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ICON MENUS OPERATION
LOCK (cont.)
U.S TV Programs (cont.)
U.S. TV Programs Rating Chart Description
U.S. Movies
This TV model features the “V-Chip technology” which
allows you to use Motion Picture Ratings when viewing
movies or video tapes. This innovation allows parents to
block various types of movies and video tapes at their
discretion. PIP will also be blocked automatically.
Note: Some movies are not rated for a variety of reasons. Old
movies and foreign films are usually not rated.
Procedure
• Press CH q or CH p to move between different
ratings.
• Use t VOL or VOL u to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
• Press to return to V-CHIP SET.
• Press CH q to select HOW LONG?.
• Press t VOL or VOL u to select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ALWAYS.
• Press to return to Main Menu, then press CH p
to exit.
U.S. Movies Rating Chart Description
Canadian English
The V-CHIP used in this TV model allows you to block
various types of movies and television programs based on
the two rating systems used in Canada. PIP will also be
blocked automatically.
Customer Caution
The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking
“NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and none) per FCC
Rules Section 15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR”
programs is chosen “unexpected and possibly confusing
results may occur, and you may not receive emergency
bulletins or any of the following types of programming:”
• Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages,
weather warnings and others)
• Locally originated programming
• News
• Political
• Public Service Announcements
• Religious
• Sports
• Weather
NR Not Rated. SEE CUSTOMER CAUTION above.
TV-Y
All children. The themes and elements in this
program are specifically designed for a very young
audience, including children from ages 2-6.
TV-Y7
Directed to older children. Themes and elements
in this program may include mild physical or
comedic violence, or may frighten children under
the age of 7.
TV-G
General audience. It contains little or no violence,
no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue
or situations.
TV-PG
Parental guidance suggested. The program may
contain infrequent coarse language, limited
violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and
situations.
TV-14
Parents strongly cautioned. This program may
contain sophisticated themes, sexual content,
strong language and more intense violence.
TV-MA
Mature audiences only. This program may contain
mature themes, profane language, graphic violence,
and explicit sexual content.
FV FANTASY/CARTOON VIOLENCE
V VIOLENCE
S SEX
L OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE
D DIALOGUE WITH SEXUAL CONTENT
NR
CONTAINS NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA
(NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has
not been rated or rating does not apply.
G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.
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
13.
R
RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying
parent or adult guardian.
NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.
X ADULTS ONLY.
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