Sony KV-20VS42 Operating Instructions - Page 51

Canadian English Language ratings The Canadian English Language ratings are for TV programs in English broadcast in Canada. Ratings C (Programming intended for children under age 8) G (General Audience) C8+ (Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own) PG (Parental Guidance) 14+ (Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14.) 18+ (Adult) E (Exempt) Explanations There will be no realistic scenes of violence or no offensive language, nudity or sexual content. Careful attention is paid to themes, which could threaten children's sense of security and well-being. These programs contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or emotional. There may be some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity. Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict; or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television. There will be no profanity, nudity or sexual content. Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children. Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged 8-13. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens. These programs contain violence integral to the development of the plot, character or theme, intended for adult audiences. They may contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex. Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming; talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. Note The E (Exempt) rating is not shown in the menu. Canadian French Language ratings The Canadian French Language ratings are for TV programs in French broadcast in Canada. Ratings G (General) 8 ans+ (8+ General - Not recommended for young children) 13 ans+ (Programming may not suitable for children under the age of 13.) 16 ans+ (Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16.) 18 ans+ (Programming restricted to adults) E (Exempt) Explanations Programming intended for audience of all ages. These programs contain no violence, or the violence they contain is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an unrealistic manner. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that could disturb young children. Viewing with an adult is recommended for young children (under the age of 8). Viewing with an adult is strongly recommended for children under 13. These programs contain frequent scenes of violence or intense violence. These programs contain constant violence or scenes of extreme violence. Exempt programming. Note The E (Exempt) rating is not shown in the menu. Additional Operations 51