Blocking programs by ratings
The Motion Picture A_ssociation of America (MPAA) uses a rating
system to qualify motion picture contenc "l_levision broadc&sters
employ a similar rating system to qu_ify the content of television
programs. The MPAA, Youth "I_V,and "I_Vratings work with the
V-Chip feature to allow you to block access to pmgn-tms that exceed
the rating limits you set.
Note:
PressRECALL to seetherating oftheprogram
you are viewing Not allprograms arerated
however.Toblockprograms or moviesthat are
not rated see "Blockingunratedmoviesand
programs" onpage 23.
M PAP. Ratings
X For adults only.
N017 Not intended for anyone 17 or under.
R Restricted. Under 17 requires an accompanying
parent or adult guardian.
PG13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may
not be appropriate for children under 13.
PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material
may not be appropriate for children.
G General audience. Appropriate for all ages.
Youth "IV Ratings
Y7 Y7FV Directed to older children. Programs rated Y7
are designed for children 7 and above.
Programs rated YTFV contain fantasy violence
that may be more intense or combative than
YTrated programs.
Y For all children. Programs rated Y are designed
to be appropriate for all children.
"IV Ratings
MA Mature audience only. This program is specifically
designed to be viewed by adults and therefore
may be unsuitable for children under 17.
Dialog Intensely suggestive dialog
Language Crude or indecent language
Sex Explicit sexual activity
Violence Graphic violence
14 Parents strongly cautioned. This program contains
some material that many parents would find
unsuitable for children under 14years of age.
Dialog Frequent suggestive dialog
Language Frequent coarse language
Sex Intense sexual situations
Violence Intense violence
PG
Parental guidance suggested. This program
contains material that parents may find unsuitable
for younger children.
Dialog Some suggestive dialog
Language Occasional coarse language
Sex Some sexual situations
Violence Moderate violence
G
No DLSV
General audience. Most parents would find this
program suitable for all ages.
Programs without any Dialog, Language, Sex, or
Violence ratings.
To block programs by rating:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press < or _ to highlight the SET UP menu.
3. Press A or v to highlight V-CHIP CONTROL.
4. Press _ or _ to display the PIN code entering screen.
5. Use the CHANNEL NUMBERS (0-9) to enter your four-digit
PIN code. After the code is entered, the V-Chip Control menu
appears.
6. Press A or v to highlight ENABLE BLOCKING.
7. Press _ or _ to highlight "Y," which enables all blocking by
activating the V-Chip. (Note: Highlight "N" to deactivate the
V-Chip Control feature and disable blocking.)
8. Press A or v to highlight SET R_YING.
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