Usa v-chip rating system – RCA 27F524T User Manual

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USa V-Chip Rating System

TV-MA

(Mature Audience Only) Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may

be unsuitable for children under 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 children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise

greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children

under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of

the following content themes: 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. Many parents may want to watch it with their

younger children. The program contains one or more of the following content

themes: 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 sexual dialogue (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 appropriate for 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 frighten children under the age of 7.

TV-Y

(All Children) Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young

audience, including children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger

children.

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 conflict 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.

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