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Menu Operation
Use the navigation buttons to select the desired rating to be blocked. All ratings above this level
will also be marked to be blocked.
For example, if it is desired to block all PG-13 movies:
Select PG-13 using the navigation buttons. The lock indicator dots will be added to all PG-13 and
higher categories.
NOTE: All PG-13 and higher movies will be blocked. When the CB receives broadcasts of those
movies, the CB will block both video and audio signals to the output, and a suggestive message will
appear on the screen.
Entering in the password will temporarily override the block settings for this program so that it can be
viewed.
Downloadable RRT
The current V-Chip recognizes the current RRT, which is communicated as part of the Program and
System Information Protocol. It depends on broadcasts which could communicate a new rating system
via the PSIP that both the chip and a TV’s software can understand. With downloadable RRT, blocking
of program shall occur when a program rating is received that meets the pre-determined user
requirement. User could program the open V-Chip with numbers of filters that go beyond the general
descriptors.
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Menu Operation
Movie Rating
The MPAA Rating sub-menu allows the user to block broadcast movies based on the MPAA (Motion
Picture Association of America) ratings, which are age ratings based on violence, language and sexual
content. It is possible to block all movies with ratings at and above a specified level. It is also possible
to block un-rated movies, such as MPAA Not Rated movies.
The following are the descriptions for each rating:
NOTE: When a specific rating is selected, all settings above that rating will also be selected to be
blocked.
After accessing the LOCK sub-menu, use the navigation buttons to select Movie Rating, and
press the navigation button or the ENTER button to access Movie Rating.
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Age Rating Description
NR Not Rated by MPAA
G
General Audience
Suitable for all audiences.
PG
Parental Guidance Suggested
Some material may not be suitable for
children.
PG-13
Parents Strongly Cautioned
Some material may be inappropriate for
children under age 13.
R
Restricted
Under age 17 requires accompanying parent
or guardian.
NC-17
No One 17 and Under Admitted
S ome material is intended to be viewed by
adults only.
X
No One 17 and Under Admitted
Some material is explicitly sexual and is
intended to be viewed by adults only.
Figure 32. Movie Rating