Using the TV’s Features
Chapter 3
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Viewing Specifi c Content Themes
If you block specifi c content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the them back to
(
) View
:
1. Determine the content themes you want to change to
(
) View
.
2. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change, such as under
language (L) corresponding with TV-14.
3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status.
4. Press the OK button to change the status back to
. Your child would then be able to watch programs with the TV-14
adult language content, but not programs with TV-MA language content.
Note:
Only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14 (L) language changes to (V) View. Higher rated content
themes, such as that for TV-MA language, do not change.
Canada V-Chip Ratings
Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English and French.
Rating
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System
18+
Adults.
Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements of violence, language, and
sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18. Violence Guidelines: May contain
violence integral to the development of the plot, character or theme, intended for adult audiences. Other
Content Guidelines: May contain graphic 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
under the 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 a realistic fashion. Other Content Guidelines: May contain scenes of nudity
and/or sexual activity. There could be frequent use of profanity.
PG
Parental Guidance.
Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for
younger children (under the age of 8). Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised
viewing by children aged 8-13. Violence Guidelines: Depictions of confl ict and/or aggression will be limited
and moderate; may include physical, fantasy, or supernatural violence. Other Content Guidelines: May
contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildly suggestive language. Could also contain brief scenes of nudity.
G
General Audience.
Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups. While not designed
specifi cally for children, it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience. Violence Guidelines:
Will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive to themes which
could frighten a younger child, will not 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.
C8+
Children 8 and older.
Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to
watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable,
or only way to resolve confl ict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on
television. Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and will show
the consequences of the acts. Other Content Guidelines: There will be no profanity, nudity or sexual
content.
C
Children.
Programming intended for children under age 8. Violence Guidelines: Careful attention is paid to
themes which could threaten children’s sense of security and well being. There will be no realistic scenes
of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly
imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature. Other Content Guidelines: There will be no offensive language,
nudity or sexual content.
