Do all of the converters have the v-chip (parental controls)

CptlA · 07-06-2009, 12:22 PM

Was just asked by someone at work whether all CECB converter boxes have te v-chip or if there were a certain brand to look for. I was under the impression that all of them had this feature? Correct?

Don_M · 07-06-2009, 01:50 PM

Correct. The ability to decode V-chip Parental Controls descriptors was among the minimum specifications for coupon-eligible converter boxes. CECBs are also required to support Closed Captioning and the Emergency Alert System, both of which also pre-date digital broadcasting.

Jay · 07-06-2009, 05:45 PM

Just as Don has described, here is the NTIA's guidlines for CECBs,

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e. Requirements for Closed Captioning, Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Parental Controls (V-Chip)
62. NTIA proposed in the NPRM that CECBs comply with FCC requirements for Closed Captioned, Emergency Alert System (EAS) and the required parental controls (V-chip).
64. NTIA believes that it is helpful to manufacturers that the Final Rule provide a comprehensive listing of features required for a CECB. With regard to Closed Captioning and Parental Controls, NTIA will require nthat CECBs comply with the FCC receiver requirements for Closed Captioning and Parental Controls and NTIA will not impose any requirements beyond those contained in the FCC Rules.

http://www.ntia.doc.gov/frnotices/20...ule_031207.pdf


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