Sharp LC20S7U - 20" LCD TV Operation Manual page 27

Useful Features (Continued)
Canadian Rating Systems
• The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television programming.
• While violence is the most important content element to be rated, the structure developed takes into
consideration other program content like language, nudity, sexuality and mature themes.
• When setting the V-CHIP on the Canadian system, you can choose either the Canadian English ratings or
the Canadian French ratings.
Canadian English ratings
Age
C
C8+
G
PG
Children: Intended for younger children under the age of 8 years. Pays careful
attention to themes that could threaten their sense of security and well-being.
Children over 8 years old: Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred,
acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict; nor encourage children to imitate
dangerous acts which they may see on the screen.
General: Considered acceptable for all age groups. Appropriate viewing for the entire
family, contains very little violence, physical, verbal or emotional.
Parental Guidance: Intended for a general audience, but may not be suitable for
younger children (under the age of 8) because it could contain controversial themes
or issues.
14 + Over 14 Years: Could contain themes where violence is one of the dominant elements
of the storyline, but it must be integral to the development of plot or character.
Language usage could be profane and nudity present within the context of the theme.
18 + Adults: Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain depictions of
violence, which while related to the development of plot, character or themes, are
intended for adult viewing. Could contain graphic language and portrayals of sex and
nudity.
Canadian French ratings
Age
26 @
G
8ans+
13ans+
16ans+
18ans+
General: All ages and children, contains minimal direct violence, but may be
integrated into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner.
General but inadvisable for young children: May be viewed by a wide public
audience, but could contain scenes disturbing to children under 8 who cannot
distinguish between imaginary and real situations. Recommended for viewing with
parent.
Over 13 years: Could contain scenes of frequent violent scenes and therefore .
recommended for viewing with parent.
Over 16 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence.
Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing. Could contain frequent violent scenes and
extreme violence.