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rating systems
• The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) policy on violence in television programming.
• While violence is the most importantcontent element to be rated, the structuredeveloped takes into consideration other
program content like language, nudity, sexuality and mature themes.
o When setting theV-CHIP on the Canadian system you can choose either the Canadian English ratings or the Canadian
French ratings.
Canadian
English ratings
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E
Exempt: Includes news, spods, documentar{es and other informationprogramming; talk shows, music
videos, and variety p.ro.gramming.
Children: Intended for younger children under the age of 8 years. Pays careful attention to themes that
C
could threaten their sense ofsecurity and well-being.
C8+
Children over 8 years old: Containsno portrayal of v_olsnce as the preferred,acceptable, or only way to resolve
conflict; n or encourage children to imitatedangerous acts wh{chthey may see on the screen.
G
General: Considered acceptable for all age groups. Appropriate viewing for the entire family, contains very
Age
littleviolence, physical,verbal or emotional.
PG
Parental Guidance: Intended for a general audience, but may not be suitable for younger children (under
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the age of 8) because {tcould containcontroversial themes or issues.
Over 14 Years: Could contain themes where violence is one of the dominant elements of the storyline, but
14+
it must be integral to the development of plot or character. Language usage could be profane and nudity
present withinthe context of the theme.
Adults: Intended for viewers IB years and orderand might Containdepictionsof violence, which while
18+
related to the development of plot, character or themes, are intended for adult viewing.
Could containgraphic language and portrayals of sex and nudity.
Example: If you select "G", this will automatically block 1hehigher ratings "PG", "14+" and "18+".
Canadian
French ratings
E
Exempt programming.
General: All ages and children, contains minimal direct violence, but may be integrated into the plot in a
G
humorous or unrealistic manner.
General but inadvisable for young children:May be viewed by a wide public audience, but could contain
8 ans+
scenes disturbing to children under B who cannot distinguish between imaginary and real situations.
Age
Recommended for viewing with parent.
Over I3 years: Could contain scenes of frequent violent scenes and therefore recommended for viewing
13ans+
with parent.
16 ans+ Over 16 years: Could contain frequentviolent scenes and intense violence.
18 ans+
Over 18years: Only for adult viewing. Could containfrequent violent scenes and extreme violence.
Example:
If you select "8 ans+", this will automatically
block the higher ratings "I3 ans+", "16 ans+ ='and "18 ans+".
1 Repeat steps I and 2 in "iV parental Guidelines
(TV Guidelines).
2 Select "CAN ENG Rating",then pressENTER.
Press ,_/T to selectE, C, C8+, G, PG, 14+ or 18+,
then press ENTER.
3 PressEXIT toreturnto the normalscreen.
The V-Chip block is workingand censorsa broadcast,
"This program has been blocked!" displays.
1 Press MUTE while the V-Chip is workingand then
the password enteringmenu displays.
2 Enter your 4-digit password with0-9, then press
ENTER.
At th{stime V=Chipblocktemporarilyreleases=
1 Repeat steps I and 2 in TV parental Guidelines
('i3/Guidelines).
2 Select"CAN FRE Rating", t hen pressENTER.
Press ./_' to select E ,G, 8 ans+, 13 ans+, 16 ans+
or 18 ans+,then press ENTER.
3 Press EXIT toreturn to the normal screen.
Reactivating the temporarily released V-Ch_pblock
Method 1: Change tothe other channel.
Method 2: Switchoffthe TV power.
• Performing any of the two above will activate the V-Chip
block.
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