Sharp LC-50LE440U User Guide

 : The content rating can be set, but this 

rating is not normally broadcast by TV stations.

 :  Content rating can be set.

Canadian Rating Systems (Canadian English 

ratings and Canadian French ratings)

•  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.

MPAA

TV Guidelines

Can. French Ratings

E
C
C8+
G
PG
14+
18+
NONE

Can. English Ratings

Press    /    to adjust the item to your desired 

position. "   " indicates the item is blocked. 

Press 

MENU to exit.

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.

C8+: Children over 8 years old: Contains no portrayal 

    of violence as the preferred, acceptable, or only way 

    to resolve confl ict; nor encourage children to imitate 

    dangerous acts which they may see on the screen.

G: 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.

14+: Over 14 years: Could contain themes where 

    violence is one of the dominant elements of the 

    storyline, but it must be integral to the development of 

    plot or character. Language usage could be profane 

    and nudity present within the context of the theme.

18+: Adults: Intended for viewers 18 years and older and 

    might contain depictions of violence, which 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.

You can reactivate the temporarily released 

V-CHIP BLOCK as shown below.

•  Select "Status" setting from the Parental CTRL menu to 

reactivate BLOCK. (See page 32.)

•  Select "V-Chip" setting ("MPAA", "TV Guidelines", "Can. 

English Ratings" or "Can. French Ratings") from the 

Parental CTRL to reactivate BLOCK. (See pages 33 to 34.)

•  Switch off the TV power.

•  Performing any of the three above will activate the V-CHIP BLOCK.

1. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and 

    then press    /    to select "Information". 

2. Press    /    to select a specific adjustment item, 

    and then press 

ENTER.

3. Press    /    (or    /   ) to select the desired 

    setting, and then press 

ENTER.

4. Press MENU to exit.

Press    /    to adjust the item to your desired 

position. "   " indicates the item is blocked. Press 

MENU to exit.

E: Exempt programming.

G: General: All ages and children, contains minimal 

    direct violence, but may be integrated into the plot 

    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 

    situations. Recommended for viewing with parent.

13ans+: Over 13 years: Could contain scenes of 

    frequent violent scenes and therefore recommended 

    for viewing with parent.

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.

When the V-CHIP BLOCK is working and 

censors a broadcast, "V-CHIP HAS BEEN 

ACTIVATED." displays.

1. Press ENTER while the V-CHIP is working, and 

    then the secret number setting menu displays.

2. Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0–9. 

    At this time V-CHIP BLOCK temporarily releases.

Menu

Identification

Information

Information

The current version of the TV software is displayed.

TV

USB

PC

MENU

RETURN

EXIT

ENTER

MPAA

TV Guidelines

Can. French Ratings

Can. English Ratings

8ans+

13ans+

16ans+

18ans+

NONE

G

E