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What does a V-chip do and how does it work?

As of 1999, all new television sets sold in the United States have to contain a V-chip. How does the V-chip screen for undesirable content?

What is all the flickering when I try to record a television set picture with a video camera?

If you've ever tried to record the picture on a TV with a video camera, you know the results can be messy. Learn what causes flickering when you try to record a television set with a video camera, and how you can avoid it.