What is a V-Chip?
The V-chip is a feature on most new television sets allowing the blocking of specific programs based on their content. It is for parents to control their children’s television viewing. Most programming is given a rating based on the level of sexual and violent material it contains. The programs are coded with the rating. If the program’s rating is outside ones set up as acceptable on your television, the program is blocked if the parent has set up the v-chip to work. All 13-inch and larger televisions manufactured for the US market since 2000 are required to have the V-chip or something similar. Read your TV’s owners manual to learn how to use the V-chip or go to your TV’s manufacturer’s web site for instructions.
The V-Chip is a device built into most television sets that allows parents to block out programs they don’t want their children to see. The V-Chip electronically reads television program ratings and allows parents to block programs they believe are unsuitable for their children. They’ve been built into most televisions manufactured since 2000.
