RCA L26WD22 User Manual

42 Chapter 5Other InformationV-Chip Rating ExplanationsUS V-Chip Rating SystemTV-MA (Mature Audience Only) Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for childrenunder 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity(S), or graphic violence (V).TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for childrenunder 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned againstletting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the following contentthemes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence(V).TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Manyparents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following contentthemes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence(V).TV-G (General Audience) Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no sexualdialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).TV-Y7 (Directed to Children 7 years and older) Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more appropriatefor 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 frightenchildren under the age of 7.TV-Y (All Children) Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children fromages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.Canadian English V-Chip Rating System18+ (Adults) Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements of violence, language, and sexualcontent which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18. Violence Guidelines: May contain violence integral tothe development of the plot, character or theme, intended for adult audiences. Other Content Guidelines: May containgraphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex.14+ (Viewers 14 and over) Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers underthe age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens.Violence Guidelines: May contain intense scenes of violence. Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in arealistic fashion. Other Content Guidelines: May contain scenes of nudity and/or sexual activity. There could be frequentuse of profanity.PG (Parental Guidance) Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for youngerchildren (under the age of 8). Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by childrenaged 8-13. Violence Guidelines: Depictions of conflict and/or aggression will be limited and moderate; may includephysical, fantasy, or supernatural violence. Other Content Guidelines: May contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildlysuggestive language. Could also contain brief scenes of nudity.G (General Audience) Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups. While not designed specifically forchildren, it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience. Violence Guidelines: Will contain very littleviolence, either physical or verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child, willnot depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts. Other Content Guidelines:There may be some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity.