On-Screen Display Menu
US Movie Ratings Lock Setting
Canada French Ratings Lock Setting
Over 14 years: Could contain themes
where violence
is
one
of
the dominant
elements
of
the storyline, but
it
must be
14+
integral to the development
of
plot
or
character. Language usage could
be
profane and nudity present within
the
context
of
the theme.
Adults: Intended for viewers 18 years
and older and might contain depictions
of violence, which while related to the
18+
development
of
plot, character or themes,
are intended for adult viewing. Could
contain graphic language and portrayals of
sex and nuditv.
None.
General audiences. All a es admitted.
Parental guidance suggested. Some
material ma not be suitable for children.
Parents strongly cautioned. Some material
may be inappropriate for children under
13.
Restricted. Under 17 requires
accompanying parent or adult guardian
(a
e varies
in
some jurisdictions).
R
PG-13
This section describes
how
to
control viewing of
movies based on their Motion Picture Association of
America (MPAA) rating.
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Canada English Ratings Lock Setting
X is an older rating that is unified with
X NC-17 but may be encoded
in
the data of
older movies.
Exempt programming.
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 viewin with arent.
Over 16 years: Could contain frequent
violent scenes and intense violence.
Over 13 years: Could contain scenes of
frequent violent scenes and therefore
recommended for viewin with arent.
E
G
8ans+
16ans+
13ans+
No one 17 and under admitted.
NC-17
Canadian Rating Systems (Canadian English ratings
and Canadian French ratings).
• 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.
Region Ratings Lock Setting
This section describes
how
to
control access
to
digital programs based on downloaded region ratings.
Before you download a ratings table, ensure that
regional ratings are broadcast.
• Each rating has a box-graphic
in
front of
it
to indicate
whether
it
is
locked
• A box with X indicates that the rating is locked.
• An empty box indicates that the rating is not locked
Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing.
Could contain frequent violent scenes and
extreme violence.
18ans+
Children: Intended for younger children
under the age of 8 years. Pays careful
attention
to
themes that could threaten
their sense
of
securi and well-bein .
Exempt: Includes news, sports,
documentaries and other information
programming; talk shows, music videos,
and variety
ro
rammin .
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.
E
C
C8+
G
General: Considered acceptable for
all
age groups. Appropriate viewing for the
entire family, contains very little violence,
ph sical, verbal or emotional.
PG
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.
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