Parental Controls And V-Chip; How V-Chip Works - RCA F32444 User Manual

Usin 9 the W°s Features
Parental Controls and V-Chip
The first three choices in theParentel Controls menu involve software inside your lV (referred to asWChip)
which allows you to block 1V programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe
children should not view
Once you block programs, you can unbloek programs by entering a password.
By default, the software inside your lV is turned "off."
How V-Chip Works
V-Chip reads the program_ age-based rating (lV-MA, 11/-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult
Language (L), etc.}]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will
receive the message,"This channel is not approved for viewing."
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will
only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. _'u can also block out programs that have been given a
rating of "Not Rated," and programs that are considered "unrated." The lV age-based ratings and content
themes you can block are listed.
IV-MA - Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for
children under 17. it contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L},
explicit sexual activity (S},or graphic violence (V).
1'7-14 - Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for
children under 14. Farentsare strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are
cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more
of the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D}, strong coarse language (L), intense sexual
situations (S}, or intense violence (V}.
TV-PG - Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger
children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more
of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L},some sexual
situations (S), or moderate violence (V).
IV-G - General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains
little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S}, no strong language (L), and little
or no violence (V).
TV-Y7 - Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more
appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-
believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV} or comedic
violence,or may frighten children under the age of 7.
IV-Y - All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including
children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
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