E = Exempt
Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information
programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming=
C = Programming intended for Children
Violence Guidelines: There will be no realistic scenes of violence= Depictions of aggressive
behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or
unrealistic in nature.
08+ = Programming intended for Children 8 and Over
Violence Guidelines: Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low
intensity and will show the consequences of the acts. There will be no offensive language,
nudity or sexual content.
G = General Audience
Programming will contain little violence and will be sensitive to themes which could affect
younger children=
PG = Parental Guidance
Programming intended for a general audience, but which may not be suitable for younger
children. Parents may consider some content not appropriate for children aged 8-13=
14+ = 14 Years and Older
Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and
early teens. Programming may contain mature themes and scenes of intense violence=
18+ = Adult
Material intended for mature audiences only.
Press the MENUbutton
,&V To V-CHIP
_ To operate (lock icon I_ appears)
(_ Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options
,&V To SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG (for English)
_ To enter ratings menu
For example:
To block viewing of programming rated 14+ and 18+:
AV To the 18+ Column
_ To turn on the lock
,&_F To the 14+ Column
i_ To turn on the lock
,&'_ To FINISH
_ To save settings and exit
(_ Press the EXIT button when finished
,_ INITIAL SETUP>V-CHIP> dv8
SET MOVIE RATINGS
FIN!SH
SELECT B"/_3_
OPERATE BY_3[_ EXiT BYIS_Sitl
Note:
. For instructions on "SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE (in French)", please see page 30 in the
French side of this user's guide.