JVC AV-48WP30 - Manual (Page 33)

V-Chip
V-Chip
Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables TV Parental Guideline and Movie
(MPAA) Guideline controls. V-Chip technology allows you to program your TV to receive, or not
to receive, programs based on content according to the guidelines. Programs which exceed the
ratings limits you set will be blocked from viewing.
U.S. Parental Rating Systems
Programs with the following Ratings are appropriate for Children.
TV-Y is Appropriate for All Children. Programs are created for very young viewers
and should be suitable for all ages, including children ages 2 - 6.
TV-Y7 is for Older Children. Most parents would find such programs suitable for
children 7 and above. They may contain some mild fantasy violence or comedic violence,
which children should be able to discern from reality.
Programs with the following Ratings are designed for the entire
audience
.
TV-G stands for General Audience. Most parents would find these programs
suitable for all age groups. They contain little or no violence, no strong language, and little or
no sexual dialog or situations.
TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested. May contain some, but not much, strong
language, limited violence, and some suggestive sexual dialog or situations. It is recommended
that parents watch these programs first, or with their children.
TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned. Programs contain some material that may be
unsuitable for children under the age of 14 including possible intense violence, sexual
situations, strong coarse language, or intensely suggestive dialog. Parents are cautioned
against unattended viewing by children under 14.
TV-MA Mature Audiences Only. These programs are specifically for adults and may
be unsuitable for anyone under 17 years of age. TV-MA programs may have extensive V, S, L,
or D
.
Viewing Guidelines
In addition to general ratings, programs may include specific information on content. The
following codes are used:
• V/FV is for VIOLENCE/FANTASY VIOLENCE
• S stands for SEXUAL CONTENT
• L stands for strong LANGUAGE
• D stands for suggestive DIALOG
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