Sony KV-20M42 Operating Instructions - Page 30

Operating Instructions Using PARENTAL CONTROL The PARENTAL CONTROL feature is designed to help parents monitor what their children watch on television. This section shows you the different rating systems available and how to set your TV's rating. Overview of the Ratings Once you have become familiar with these rating systems, you should be ready to set your TV's rating. TV RATINGS The TV ratings are divided into two groups: age-based and content-based. Age Content Age TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Defined as All children Directed to older children General audience Parental Guidance suggested Parents Strongly cautioned Mature Audience only Contents FV D L S V Defined as Fantasy Violence Suggestive dialogue Strong language Sexual situations Violence
The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age-based rating. For example, a program with a TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence) rating may contain more intense violence. 18