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THE ROAD TO #SAFETV IS EASY AS 1-2-3 1000 tvwatch SET THE PARENTAL CONTROLS The TV rating system gives parents information about the age-appropriateness and content of TV programs. It applies to all programs except news, sports and commcercials. By understanding what the different ratings mean, and finding out how different shows are rated, you can guide your children's TV viewing habits. LEARN THE RATINGS 1 AUDIENCE: Indicates the audience for which a TV TV program is intended Y7 CONTENT: Warns about violence, fantasy violence, sexual situations, course language and suggestive diaglogue. FV One or more letters may be added below the age-based audience label: D- Suggestive Dialoge L- Coarse Language S- Sexual Situations V- Violence FV - Fantasy Violence PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES TV TV Y7 Children 2 TV Y Y7 FV All Children Older Children Due to Age 7 and Older Fantasy Violence Children's Programs DECIDE WHAT SHOWS ARE RIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY Since every family uses TV differently, only you are in a position to decide what shows are appropriate for your family. Regular Programs TV TV TV TV Y PG 14 МА General Audience Parental Guidance Suggested Parents Strongly Cautioned Mature Audience Only This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore maybe be Although not specifically designed for children, most Contains material that Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Parents that parents would find unsuitable for children parents would find it appropriate for all ages, and may let young children watch this program unattended. under 14. Parents are may want to watch it with them. The theme itself may call for parental guidance. strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program. unsuitable for children under the age of 17. ET THE PARENTAL CONTROLS There are a variety of ways to place controls on your TV. The tools differ slightly depending on whether you have broadcast TV, analog cable, digital cable, or satellite TV service, etc. The good news is, virtually everyone PARENTAL has some level of control at their disposal to automatically control the CONTROLS TV content allowed in their home. АНEAD SET THE PARENTAL CONTROLS The V-Chip Enables parents to automatically block programs by TV ratings Standard in all TVs 13" and larger, built after January 2000 TO SET UP THE V-CHIP: - Press the MENU BUTTON on your remote control - SELECT V-CHIP (or smart lock, auto lock, parental controls, etc.) - Follow the ON-SCREEN PROMPTS Cable and Satellite Controls Analog Cable Activate V-Chip Standard cable customers with a set-top box are also able to block unwanted channels using a PIN number Digital Cable Under menu options, you can block and restirct content by channel, TV rating MPAA movie rating, Pay-Per-View, time and individual program Satellite Activate V-Chip Satellite companies let you block by channels, MPAA movie ratings and time YOU HAVE ARRIVED AT YOUR DESTINATION! FAMILY #SAFETV Interested in learning more? Follow us on: tvowatch f #SAFETV televisionwatch.org THE ROAD TO #SAFETV IS EASY AS 1-2-3 1000 tvwatch SET THE PARENTAL CONTROLS The TV rating system gives parents information about the age-appropriateness and content of TV programs. It applies to all programs except news, sports and commcercials. By understanding what the different ratings mean, and finding out how different shows are rated, you can guide your children's TV viewing habits. LEARN THE RATINGS 1 AUDIENCE: Indicates the audience for which a TV TV program is intended Y7 CONTENT: Warns about violence, fantasy violence, sexual situations, course language and suggestive diaglogue. FV One or more letters may be added below the age-based audience label: D- Suggestive Dialoge L- Coarse Language S- Sexual Situations V- Violence FV - Fantasy Violence PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES TV TV Y7 Children 2 TV Y Y7 FV All Children Older Children Due to Age 7 and Older Fantasy Violence Children's Programs DECIDE WHAT SHOWS ARE RIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY Since every family uses TV differently, only you are in a position to decide what shows are appropriate for your family. Regular Programs TV TV TV TV Y PG 14 МА General Audience Parental Guidance Suggested Parents Strongly Cautioned Mature Audience Only This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore maybe be Although not specifically designed for children, most Contains material that Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Parents that parents would find unsuitable for children parents would find it appropriate for all ages, and may let young children watch this program unattended. under 14. Parents are may want to watch it with them. The theme itself may call for parental guidance. strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program. unsuitable for children under the age of 17. ET THE PARENTAL CONTROLS There are a variety of ways to place controls on your TV. The tools differ slightly depending on whether you have broadcast TV, analog cable, digital cable, or satellite TV service, etc. The good news is, virtually everyone PARENTAL has some level of control at their disposal to automatically control the CONTROLS TV content allowed in their home. АНEAD SET THE PARENTAL CONTROLS The V-Chip Enables parents to automatically block programs by TV ratings Standard in all TVs 13" and larger, built after January 2000 TO SET UP THE V-CHIP: - Press the MENU BUTTON on your remote control - SELECT V-CHIP (or smart lock, auto lock, parental controls, etc.) - Follow the ON-SCREEN PROMPTS Cable and Satellite Controls Analog Cable Activate V-Chip Standard cable customers with a set-top box are also able to block unwanted channels using a PIN number Digital Cable Under menu options, you can block and restirct content by channel, TV rating MPAA movie rating, Pay-Per-View, time and individual program Satellite Activate V-Chip Satellite companies let you block by channels, MPAA movie ratings and time YOU HAVE ARRIVED AT YOUR DESTINATION! FAMILY #SAFETV Interested in learning more? Follow us on: tvowatch f #SAFETV televisionwatch.org