RCA 27F650TYX3KCY User Manual

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UsiHg tlhe Featu resHow V-Chip WorksV-Chip reads the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, _V-14, ate.) and content themes[(Violenee (V), Adult Language (k), etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or contentthemes that the program contains, you will receive the message This channel has notbeen approved for viewing. Change channel or press OK to enter password andtemporarily deactivate the Parental ControlBroadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received withno content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You canalso block out programs that have been given a rating of Not Rated, and programsthat are considered unrated. The lV age-based ratings and content themes you canblock follow:USA V-Chip Rating SystemW-MA (Mature Audience Only) Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and maybe unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following contentthemes: crude indecent language ik), explicit sexual activity iS), or graphic violence(V)._/-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) Contains some material that many parents wouldfind unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greatercare in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under theage of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the followingcontent themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intensesexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).IV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Contains material that parents may findunsuitable for younger ehildren. Many parents may want to watch it with theiryounger children. The program contains one or more of the following contentthemes: some suggestive dialogue iD], infrequent coarse language iL), some sexualsituations iS), or moderate violence (V).WiG (General Audience) Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages.It contains little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S),no strong language (k), andlittle or no violence (V}.W-Y7 (Directed to Children 7 years and older) Designed for children ages 7 andabove. It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmentalskills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Themes and elementsin this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or eomedie violence, or mayfrighten children under the age of 7._/-Y (All Children) Themes and elements in this program are designed for a youngaudience, including children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten youngerchildren.Canadian English V-Chip Rating System18+ (Adults) Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elementsof violence, language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewersunder 18. Violence Guidelines: May contain violence integral to the development ofthe plot, character or theme, intended for adult audiences. Other Content Guidelines:May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex.16 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 3