What is V-Chip?
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The V-Chip is an electronic chip which works in conjunction with your television, VCR, or cable box. If you choose to utilize the V-chips feature, you select a rating level you feel appropriate for your children. V-chip reads the transmitted ratings code for all programming and will automatically deny access to programming which exceeds your preset ratings limitations. The V-chip intercepts a ratings code transmitted by broadcasters or video. It then interprets the code and transmits a signal to your television giving instructions to deny access to all programming or video exceeding your preset ratings limitations. When the television receives this code, channels displaying inappropriate programming, will display an "unauthorized to receive message" on a blank screen. Any device equipped with V-chips will have a controlled access button, allowing adults the choice to activate or deactivate V-chip. V-chips work similarly to closed captioning, the user determines whether to utilize it's capabilities. If a user prefers unlimited programming options, simply don't turn on V-chips. |
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