How V-Chip Works - GE 27GT630YX51AA5 User Manual

Using the Features
How V-Chip Works
When turned "on," the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the
software the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-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," when you tune to that particular channel.
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. You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of "Not Rated," and
programs that are considered "unrated" because no code has been sent by the broadcasten The TV age-based ratings and
content themes you can block are listed in the following table.
Age-Based
Rating
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
TV-Y
Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
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).
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children
under 14. Parents are 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).
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).
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).
Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed ff)r children ages 7 and above. It may be more appropriate
ff)r 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.
All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed ff)r a young audience, including children
from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
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