Sharp LC-26SH20U Operation Manual - Page 36

Useful adjustment settings • 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 important content element to be rated, the structure developed takes into consideration other program content like language, nudity, sexuality and mature themes. • When setting the V=CHIP on the Canadian system you can choose either the Canadian English ratings or the Canadian French ratings. Canadian English ratings E Exempt: Includes news, sports, documentaries and other information programming; talk shows music videos, and variety programming. C Children: Intended for younger children under the age of 8 years. Pays careful attention to themes that could threaten their sense of security and well-being. Children over 8 years old: Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred, acceptable, or only C8+ way to resolve conflict; nor encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on the screen. G Age General: Considered acceptable for all age groups. Appropriate viewing for the entire family, contains very little violence, physical, verbal or emotional. PG Parental Guidance: Intended for a general audience, but may not be suitable for younger children (under the age of 8) because it could contain controversial themes or issues. Over 14 Years: Could contain themes where violence is one of the dominant elements of the 14+ storyline, but it must be integral to the development of plot or character. Language usage could be 3rofane and nudity present within the context of the theme. Adults: Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain depictions of violence, which 18+ while related to the development of plot, character or themes, are intended for adult viewing. Could contain graphic language and portrayals of sex and nudity. Canadian French ratings E Exempt programming. General: All ages and children, contains minimal direct violence, but may be integrated into the G 3lot in a humorous or unrealistic manner. 8ans+ General but inadvisable for young children: May be viewed by a wide public audience, but could contain scenes disturbing to children under 8 who cannot distinguish between imaginary and real Age situations. Recommended for viewing with parent. 13ans÷ Ovievewring13wyietharsp:arCenotu.ld contain scenes of frequent violent scenes and therefore recommended for 16ans+ Over 16 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence. 18ans+ Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing. Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme violence. _= 35