Adjusting The V-Chip Settings (V-Chip) - Sharp LL-M15X1 Operation Manual

Adjusting the V-chip settings (V-CHIP)

This function allows TV programs to be restricted and TV usage to be controlled based on FCC data. It
prevents children from watching violent or sexual scenes that may be harmful.
- Restriction of TV programs includes two ratings that contain information about the program: the MPAA
rating and the TV Parental Guidelines. The MPAA rating is restricted by age. TV Parental Guidelines
are restricted by age and content.
- Since a TV program may use either the MPAA rating or the TV Guidelines, both should be adjusted for
complete control.
MPAA rating
Rating
GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.
G
PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PG
Age
PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
PG-13
base
RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
R
NO ONE UNDER 17 ADMITTED.
NC-17
X is an older rating that is unified with NC-17 but may be encoded in the data of older movies.
X
For example:
PG-13 in the age-based rating is blocked, this will also automatically block the higher ratings (R, NC-17
and X).
Note:
- The MPAA rating is only age-based.
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