Control your child's TV viewing with the V-Chip. The V-Chip is installed in most televisions and it allows you to block programs and channels you think are inappropriate---great for times when you can't monitor TV viewing.

Here's the low-down on the V-Chip:

• V-Chips use the TV Ratings and content labels to block programming.
  
  

  Rating	Target Audience
  TV-Y	All Children
  TV-Y7	Children age 7 and above
  TV-Y7-FV	Children age 7 and above, includes strong fantasy violence
  TV-G	General Audience
  TV-PG	Parental Guidance Suggested
  TV-14	Parents Strongly Cautioned
  TV-MA	Mature Audience Only

  
  
  

  Content Label	Program Content
  V	Violence
  S	Sexual situations
  L	Coarse language
  D	Suggestive dialogue
  FV	Fantasy Violence

  
  
• All televisions 13 inches or larger manufactured after 2000 are equipped with a V-Chip

Activating your V-Chip is easy. Check your TV's on-screen menu options or your owner's manual for instructions.

Learn more - Navigating your way through the TV parental guidelines and V-Chip.

Don't have a V-Chip?
You may be able to block programming with your cable set-top box or satellite provider. Your cable company may also be able to install blocking equipment if you don't have a television equipped with a V-Chip.