Magnavox TP3285C1 Instructions For Use Manual
Instructions for use
MAGNAVOX
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safetysymbo/s
,_ This "bolt of lightning" indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical
shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.
,_The "exclamation point" calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed lit-
erature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour eviter les chocs 61ectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de Ia fiche darts la
borne correspondante de Ia prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.
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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbefore operating equipment
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and 11. Power-CordProtection - Power supply cords should be routed so
safetystandards,There are,however,some installation and operation pro- that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
cautions which you should be particularly aware of. upon or against them, payingparticular attention to cords and plugs,
convenience receptacles, andthe point where they exit from the
1. Read Instructions- All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the appliance is operated,
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference,
3. Heed Warnings- All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to,
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The applianceshould not be used near water
- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basementor neara swimming pool, etc,
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with acart or
stand that is recommended by the manufacturer,
6A. _ An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care,Quickstops, excessiveforce, and uneven sur-
faces may causethe appliance and cart combination to
overturn.
613. Till/Stability- All televisions must comply with recommended inter-
national global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its
cabinet design,
Do not compromise these design standards by applying exces-
sive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could
ultimately overturn the product,
Also, do not endangeryourself, or children, by placing elec-
tronic equipmentJtoys on the top of the cabinet, Such items
could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause
product damage and/or personal injury,
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer,
8. Ventilation - Theappliance should be situated so that its location or
position does trotinterfere with its proper ventilation, For example,
the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in abuilt-
in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the
flow of air through the ventilation openings,
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heatregisters, stoves, or other appliances (includ-
ing amplifiers) that produce heat,
10. Power Sources- Theapplianceshould be connectedto apower sup-
ply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
markedon the appliance.
appliance.
12. Cleaning - The applianceshould be cleaned only as recommended
by the manufacturer.
13. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
14. Outdoor AntennaGrounding- If an outside antenna is connected to
the receiver, be sure the antenna system isgrounded so as to pro-
vide some protection against voltage surges and built up static
charges,
Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPANo. 70-1984,
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mats
and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an anten-
na discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and require-
ments for the grounding electrode, See Fig. below,
15. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for along period oftime,
16. Object andLiquidEntry- Careshould betaken so that objectsdo not
fal/and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings,
17. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;or
B. ObJectshavefallen, or liquid hasbeenspilled intothe appliance;
or
C. The appliance has beenexposedto rain; or
O. Theappliance does not appearto operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance hasbeen dropped, or the enclosure damaged,
18. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described inthe operating instructions, All other servic-
ing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
Note to the CATVsystem installer: This reminder is provided to call the
CATVsystem installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that pro-
vides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall beconnected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cableentry as practical.
Example of Antenna Grounding
as per NEC - National Electric Code
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
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ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
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Introduction
Welcome/Registration of Your TV ............................ 2
Safety/Precautions ..................................................... 3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 4
Features ...................................................................... 5
E_ Onscreen MENU
+ Adjusting the TV Picture ......................... 6
+Activating Contrast Plus (Black Stretch) ........... 7
+Activating Noise Reduction (Picture) Control ,,.8
+Selting the TV's Clock ........................................ 9
+ Activating the Timer Control ............................ 10
+Activating the Start-Up Channel ....................... 11
+ Setting the TV's Start Time Control ................. 12
+ Setting the TV for Closed Caption ................... 13
+Using the Sleep Timer Control ......................... 14
SmartLockTM
j + Understanding the SmartLock' _ Feature,.,.,, 15
+ Setting the SmartLock Access Code .................... 16
+Selting the SmartLock to Block Channels ......... 17
+ Setting the SmartLock's Blocking Options ......... 18
+ Blocking Using the Movie Rating Feature .......... 19
+ Blocking Using the TV Rating Feature ............... 20
+ Using the SmartLock Review Screen .................. 21
+ Setting the Balance, Treble and Bass
Controls ............................................................. 22
+ Setting the TV for incredible Surround ........... 22
+ Setting the TV Volume Control ....................... 23
+ Setting the TV for Stereo and SAP Programs ,24
+ Using the Input control with the Audio/Video
input Jacks .................................................. 25-26
+ Using the Audio Video Output Jacks ............... 27
Remote Control Oaeration
Using the SmartPicturO MControl ................ 28
Using the SmartSound TM (AVL) Control ,....29
Using SmartSurf TM (Allemate Channel) ................. 30
Setting the Remote Control to Operate Accessory
Devices (Code Entry) ......................................... 31-32
Setting the Remote Control to operate Accessory
Devices (Search Method) ........................................ 33
Remote Control Direct Entry Code List ............ 34-35
Using the Remote's VCR Buttons ........................... 36
p_ Picture-In-Picture (PIP_
-- PIP Connection ........................................... 37
Choosing the PIP Picture Source ............................ 38
How to Use PIP with the TV Remote .................... 39
Adjusting the PIP Tint Controls ............................. 40
More PIP Connections ........................................ 41-42
IM General Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working ................ 43
Glossary of TV Terms .............................................. 44
index ........................................................................ 45
Factory Service Locations .................................. 46-47
Warranty ................................................................... 48
Use the simple Set-Up Guide (supplied with
,our TV information packet) for details on:
Cable/Antenna
Hook-ups
Auto-Programming
of Channels
Channel Editing
Basic TV and Remote Control Operation
Tuner Settings
External Input Naming
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SmartPictttre TM, SmartSound _M, SmmtSurP , and SmartLock are all
registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
Copyright _ 2000 Ph]l]ps Consumer Electromcs Company. All rights reserved.
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SmartLock TM feature allows you to block the view-
ing of certain channel or external audio/video con-
necfions where you might not want your children
viewing inappropriate material,
Infrared Remote Control works your TV set, VCR,
and a variety of wireless remote control Cable
Converters (Satellite Receivers, DBS, elc,).
Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channel capability.
Stereo Ready TV with buill-in audio amplifier and
twin speaker system for receiving TV programs broad-
cast in stereo sound,
Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV pro-
gram dialogue or voice conversations as onscreen text,
Automatic Programming of Channels for quick and
easy selection of favorite stations available in your
area,
Onscreen Features (in either English, French, or
Spanish) show helpful messages for setting of TV con-
trois,
Audio/Video Jackpanel for direct connections with
VCRs (or other video accessories) providing quality
TV picture and sound playback,
On 'Hmer automatically turns the TV ON at a preset
time, and channeL.
Sleep-Timer automatically turns the TV OFF at preset
times,
SmartPicture rM allows you to change the picture set-
tings (color, tint, contrast, etc.) for various types of pro-
gramming, such as Personal, Sports, Movies, or Weak
Signals, with the push of one button.
SmartSound TM controls the sudden volume changes
during program changes and commercials, It elimi-
nales the peaks and valleys in the TV's sound and cre-
ates one pleasant listening leveL. You also may tailor
the SmartSound setting to the type of program you are
watching (Music, Theatre, elc,).
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) allows you view to different
programs (or picture sources) on the TV screen at the
same time. PIP will also let you swap the pictures,
move the PIP picture to any of the four corners, and
even freeze the picture until you shut it off,
Your new television and its packing contain
materials that can be recycled and reused.
Specialized companies can recycle your
product to increase the amount of reusable
materials and minimize the amounts which
need to be properly disposed.
Your product also uses batteries which
should not be thrown away when depleted,
but should be disposed of as small chemical
waste.
Please find out about the local regulations
on how to dispose of your old television,
batteries, and packing materials whenever
you replace existing equipment.
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To adjust your TV picture con-
J- trols, select a channel and /bl!ow
the steps shou_
Press the MENU button the
on
remote to display the onscreen menu.
Press the CURSOR UP • or
<_ DOWN • buttons until the word
BRIGHTNESS is highlighted. (Or,
COLOR, PICTURE, SHARPNESS,
TINT, COL. TEMP. depending on
the adjustment you want to make.)
Press the CURSOR RIGHT ••
_ or the CURSOR LEFT "_al
buttons to increase or decrease the
brightness of the picture.
BRIGHTNESS Press the
! il_l_ or _[_l buttons until darkest
JarLs of the picture are as bright as you
3refer.
COLOR Press the 1_, or _l_l buttons
to add or eliminate color.
PICTURE Press the ]l_l_ or _[a[ but-
tons until lightest parts of the picture show
good detail.
SHARPNESS Press the IP'I_"or
buttons to improve detail in the picture.
Press the _IP" or "qla[ buttons to
obtain natural skin tones.
COLOR TEMP Press the I_1_"or
buttons to select NORMAL, COOL, or
WARM picture preferences. (NORMAL
will keep the whites, white; COOL will
make the whites, bluish; and WARM will
make the whites, reddish.)
The onscreen menu will time out and
disappear from the screen when you
finish, or you can press the
STATUS/EXIT button to clear the
menu from the screen.
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[ BRIGHTNESS I ....... 30
II COLOR I .......30
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II SHARPNESS I ....... 30
TINT ......._....... 0
COLOR I .......30
PICTURE I ....... 30
TINT .......|....... 0
COL TEMR NORMAL
I[ PICTURE I ....... 30
II SHARPNESS I .......30
I[ IT'NT ..............OI
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SHARPNESS I ....... 30
TINT ....... _ ....... O
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Tjhe Contrast Plus (Black Stretcl 0
ature helps to "sharpen" the
picture quality: 7he black portions oj
the picture become richer in dark-
hess and the whites become brightel:
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<_ Press the MENU button on Ihe
remote to display Ihe onscreen menu.
_ Press the CURSOR UP • or
CURSOR DOWN • buttons until
the words CONTRAST PLUS are
h gh ghted,
_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
• • or CURSOR LEFT -_,_1 but-
tons to activate or deactivate the
Contrast Plus (Black Stretch) fea-
ture,
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F_r;ception, such as poor cable
the picture can some-
times appear slightly "speckled" (or
signal noise shown in the pictul_,). 77w
NOISE REDUC770N control can help
eliminate this t2pe of inter/erence and
improve the quality of the picture.
<_ Press the MENU button on 1he
I remote m display the onscreen menu.
<_ Press the CURSOR UP I_ or
CURSOR DOWN I button until
the words NOISE REDUCTION are
h gh ghted.
<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
I_l_ or CURSOR LEFT _l_l but-
tons to activate or deactivate the
No se Reduction Feature.
Remember: The onscreen
yOoUr television comes with an
nscreen clock, During normal
operation the clock appears on the
screen when the STATUS/EXIT but-
ton is pressed or when a channel
change occurs.
<_ Press the CLOCK button on
the remote to display the onscreen
CLOCK menu.
_ Press the CURSOR UP• OR
CURSOR DOWN • buttons until
the words SET CLOCK are high-
ghted,
<_ Enter the current time using
the NUMBERED buttons. If the
first number is a single digit first
enter a zero then the digit (i.e.,
IPress "0", then press "8"),
<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
• • or CURSOR LEFT _ but-
tons to set either AM or PM time.
Note: The CLOCK onscreen menu
can also be accessed through the
main menu by pressing the MENU
button; then scrolling up/down
with the CURSOR UP • or
CURSOR DOWN • buttons until
the word CLOCK is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT ••
button to activate the CLOCK
menu and follow the steps above Io
set the time.
Remember: Be sure to
IJ press "0" first and then the
hour number for single digit
entries,
To clear the onscreen menu press
the STATUS/EXIT button, or wait
a few seconds after you haxe fin-
ished your adjustment and the
menu will automatically disappear
from the screen,
ISETCLOCK -- :-- AM I
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CHANNEL 12
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Note: If a power failure occurs, the TV's
(LOCK will have to be reset.
If no time is set, the time will not appear
onscreen.
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_lst like an alarm clockyou can
_J set the TV to turn itself on at the
same time ev_
Press the CLOCK button to
I display 1heClock onscreen menu.
<_ Press the CURSOR UPI* or
CURSOR DOWN • butlon until
the words TIMER ACTIVE are
high ghted,
_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
II*ll*or CURSOR LEFT _ but-
ton k) select ON (if activating) or
OFF (if deactivating) the Timer
control,
SETCLOCK 10:00 AM
IT'MERACT'VE 0EEl
CHANNEL 12
STARTTIME - : -AM
ITIMER ACTIVE 0NI
CHANNEL 12
START TIME - : - -AM
Remember: Be sure to set
:he clock to the current time,
then set the time you want the tele-
vision to turn on using the START
TIME control as described on page
12,
The onscreen menu will time out
and disappear from the screen when
you finish, or you can press the
STATUS/EXIT button to clear the
menu from the screen.
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ures, you can select a specific
channel that the television will tune
to when the Timer Active control is
turned ONi
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_ Press the CLOCK button
to
I display the Clock onscrecn menu,
_ Press the CURSOR UP• or
CURSOR DOWN • button until
the word CHANNEL is highlighted,
_ Press the number buttons to
enter the start up channel you
wou d ke the te ex s on to start on.
Remember: Be sure to set
!the Timer Active control to
ON.
The onscreen menu will time out
and disappear from the screen when
you finish, or you can press the
STATUS/EXIT button to clear the
menu from the screen,
SETCLOCK 10:OO AM
TIMER ACTIVE ON
ICHANNEL 12I
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U_t'ed along with the Clock./ea-
ure, you can select a apecific
time the television will turn on
when the 7_mer Active control is
turned ON.
Press the CLOCK button to
display 1heClock onscreen menu,
)Press the CURSOR UP]I_ or
CURSOR DOWN • button until
the words START TIME are high-
ghted,
_ Enter the time to turn on the
TV using the NUMBERED but-
tons. if the first number is a single
digit first enter a zero then the digit
I(i.e., press "0", then press "8"),
_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
or CURSOR LEFT _ but-
tons to set either AM or PM time.
TIMER ACTIVE ON
CHANNEL 12
[START TIME --:--AM]
CHANNEL 12
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if the TV is in use when lhe START
TIME control is about to be activated, lhe
screen will display a warning stating it's
going to change channels in 30 seconds,
it will appear like lhe screen shown
below and change to the selected start up
channel. Pressing any button on the
remote within this count down will cancel
the change.
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CHANGING
TO CHANNEL 6
IN 30 SECONDS
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C_.osed Captioning (CO allows
ou to read the voice content oj
television programs on the TV
screen. Designed to help the hear-
ing impaired, this jeature uses
onscreen "text boxes" to show dia-
logue and conversations while the
TV program is in progress,
<_ Press the MENU button the
on
remote to display Ihe onscreen
menu,
_ Press the CURSOR UPI_ or
CURSOR DOWN • button until
the word CC (Closed Caption) is
h gh ghted.
_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
II*ll* button Io select the CLOSED
CAPTION option you want (OFF, 1,
2, or MUTE), Dialogue (and
descriptions) for 1he action on the
captioned TV program will appear
onscrecn,
NOTE You also 1he
can
set
Closed Caption by pressing the CC
button on Ihe remote. When pressed
repeatedly the screen will display the
options: CC-OFF, CC-I, CC-2, or
CC-MUTE.
NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast
with Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither are all Closed Caption
modes (CC-1, or CC-2) necessarily being used by a broadcast station during the
transmission of a closed caption program. Refer to your area's TV program listings
for the stations and times of Closed Caption shows,
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NOTE: The CC-MUTE option
can be used to set the TV to
turn the Closed Caption mode
"ON" whenever the MUTE but-
ton on the remote is pressed.
This activates the CC-I option.
MUTE will appear smaller in
the upper center of the screen.
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-- Have you ever /bllen asleep in
I Xfront of'the TV only to have it
wake you up at two in the morning
with a test pattern screeching in
your ears? Well, your TV can save
you all that trouble by automatical-
ly turning itsd]_?[].
_ Press the SLEEP button lhe
on
remote control and lhe SLEEP timer
w appear on the screen,
_ Press the SLEEP button
repeatedly to pick the amount of
time (in 15 minute increments up to
60 minutes; 1hen 30 minute incre-
ments up to 120; 1hen 60 minute
increments up to 240) before 1he TV
will turn itself of12
An onscreen count down will appear
during the last minute before the TV
shuts itself off.
Remember: The SLEEP-
!TIMER control can also be set
within the TV's main menu
The onscreen menu will time out
and disappear from the screen when
you finish, or you can press the
STATUS/EXIT button to clear the
menu from the screen.
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During the last minute of a SLEEP /
tltne_ settltlg, all onscreen c'ount ,.
down _ilI be disillayed.
Pressing any button on the remote
during this count down will cancel
the SLEEP timer setting
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50 SEC
12
10 SEC
GOODBYE
During tile last l0 seconds of a
SLEEP timer setting, an onsereen
display will read GOOD BYE
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Tghe SmartLockjL, ature is an inte-
rated circuit that receives and
processes data sent by broadcast-
era', or other program providers,
that contain program content advi-
sories. When programmed by the
viewe_ a TV with SmartLock can
respond to the content advisories
and block program content that may
be./bund ol_/ectionable (such as
q/f_,nsive language, violence, sexual
situations, etc O, 77ds is a greatjea-
lure to censor the t?pe of viewing
children may watch.
Over the next [_w pages you 71
learn how to block channels and
certain rated programming. Below
is a brief explanation of some terms
and ratings you will #nd in the
;martLock /eature.
_martLock offers various
BLOCKING OPTION controls
from which to choose:
MASTER DISABLE: This is what
might be called the "masler switch"
for SmartLock, When in the ON
position, ALL blocking/censoring is
turned off (or disabled). When in the
OFF position, ALL blocking based
on specifically blocked settings will
take place.
BLOCK UNRATED: ALL unraled
programs based on the Movie
Ratings or Parental (TV) Guidelines
can be blocked if this feature is set
io ON and the MASTER DISABLE
feature is set io OFE
BLOCK NO RATINGS: ALL pro-
gramming with NO content advisory
data can be blocked if this feature is
set to ON and the MASTER DIS-
ABLE feature is set to OFF,
After an access code has been pro-
grammed, you can block up to 5
individual channels, But more than
just blocking channels, certain
blocking options exist which will
block programming based on ratings
patterned by the Motion Pictures
Association of America and TV
broadcasters. (See description of rat-
ings on this page.)
G OFF
PG OFF
PG-1 3 OFF
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NC-1 7 ON
X ON
G: General Audience - All ages admit-
ted. Most parents would find this pro-
gram suitable for all ages. This type of
programming contains little or no vio-
lence, no strong language, and little or no
sexual dialogue or situations.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested - This
programming contains material that parents
may find unsuitable for younger children.)
It may contain one or more of the follow-
ing: Moderate violence, some sexual situa-
tions, infrequent coarse language, or some
suggestive dialogue.
PGL13: Parents Strongly Cautioned _ This
programming contains material that parents
may find unsuitable for children under the
age of 13. It contains one or more of the
following: violence, sexual situations,
coarse language, or suggestive dialogue.
R: Restricted :l'his is programming is
specifically designed for adults. Anyone
under the age of 17 should only view this
programming with an accompanying parent
or adult guardian. It contains one or more
of the following: intense violence, intense
sexual situations, strong coarse language,
or intensely suggestive dialogue.
N(_L17: No one under the age of l 7 will
be admitted. _ 1'his type of programming
should be viewed by adults only. it con_
rains graphic violence, explicit sex, or
crude indecent language.
X: Adults Only - This type of programming
contains one or more of the following: very
graphic violence, very graphic and explicit
or indecent sexual acts, very coarse and
intensely suggestive language.
TV-Y OFF
TV-Y7 •
TV-G OFF
JTV-PG P'I
TV-1 4 •
TV-MA •
TV-Y- (All children -- 7_is program
is designed to be appropriat_ lhr all
children.) Designed for a very young
audience, including children ages 2-6. This
type of programming is not expected to
frighten younger children.
TV-Y7 - (Directed to Older
Children _- "!_is program is designed
#)r children age 7 and above.) It may
be more appropriate for children who have
acquired the development skills needed to
distinguish between make-believe and reali-
ty. This prog_ming may include mild fan-
tasy and comic violence (FV).
_ TV-G - (General Audience -- Most
parents woutd #nd this program suit-
able li_r all agc,s. ) This type of pro-
gramming contains little or no violence, no
strong language, and little or no sexual dia-
logue or situations.
TV-PG - (Parental Guidance
Suggesled _-/Tlis program contains
material that parents mav #nd unsuit-
abl_,#_ryounger children.) This type of pro-
g_ming contains one or more of the fol_
lowing: Moderate violence (V), some sexual
situations (S), infrequent coarse language
(L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).
_ TV:14 - (Parents Strongly
Cautioned -- ]his program contains
some material that maJO,par_n_;
would #nd unsuitable /or _hildren under 14
years c_/age.) This type of progrmnming
contains one or more of the following:
intense violence (V), intense sexual situa-
tions (S), strong coarse language (L), or
intensely suggestive dialogue (D).
TV:MA _ (Mature Audience Only --
This pr_gram is _7_e_!/ical!l d_signed
to be viewed by adults and thet_/hre
15
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