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Using the TVNCR's IFoaturos
Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
Rating
TV-MA Mature Audience Only. Spucifically designed to bu viewed by adults and may bu unsuitable f_)r children
under i7. 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 pamms would find unsuitable fbr children
TV-14 under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned
against letting children undur the age of i4 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 ff)r younger children. Many
TV-PG 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).
TV-G GeneralAudience. Most parents would find this program suitable fbr all ages. It contains
lit!le 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 for children ages 7 and above, it may be more
TV-Y7 appropriate fbr 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.
TV-Y All children. Themes and elements in this program are designed fbr a young audience, including children
from ages 2-6. It is not expected to fiighten younger children.
MENU ]
\|tTIMER REC SET
- | TV SET-UP
\ ITV SET-UP
| V-CHIP SET
/
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V-CHIP SET
_/V-CHIP : OFF
- II TV RATING : OFF
/|\MOVIE RATING : OFF
| CHANGE PASSWORD
(+/-/ENTER/MENU}
V-Chip TV Rating
The V-Chip TVRating lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be
viewed.
To set TV programming limits:
1. Press MENU on the remote 0he M!_2NUappears).
2. Select TVSET-UP, then press ENTER.
3. Select V-CHIP SP;';t, then press ENTER.
4. Enter your password using the number buttons on your remote control,
then press ENTER 0he V-CHIP SETmenu appears).
5. Select TVRATING, then press ENTER.
6. Press the up or down arrow butlon to display the lowest rating you don't
want the child to watch. For example, if you would want your child to
watch "I_-G and loweL select TV-PG.
7. Press ENTER to confirm llle rating you have chosen.
8. Press the MENU bulton until the M!_2NUscreen disappears.
Note: If you are viewing a TV-PG program and you have blocked the
TV-PG Rating, the screen turns blue.
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