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PARENTAL CONTROLS MENU
The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that
children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front
panel controls.
The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve
software inside your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to block
TV programs and movies containing violence, sex, or other content
you believe children should not view. Programs can be unblocked
by entering a password.
The software inside your TV comes turned "off," so if you choose
not to implement it, you can just ignore it.
When turned "on," the software reads a code that most
broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the software the
program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes
(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.).
If you have blocked the rating or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message, "This channel is
not approved for viewing." Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no
content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block movies that have been given a
rating of "Not Rated," and programs that are considered "unrated" because no code has been sent by the broadcasten
The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the table below.
Age-Based
Rating Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for
TV-MA children under 17. 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 parents would find unsuitable for
TV-14 children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and
are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 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 for younger
children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one
TV-PG
or more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse
language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V).
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no
TV-G 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 for 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 for a young audience, including
children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
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