Rating Explained
General Operation
To block channels you don’t want your children to watch, you can filter them with the ratings function. MPAA lets you control ratings for movies you allow your children to watch on the TV. For regular TV programs you can use USTV settings. USTV settings lets you filter what content you want each age level, TV-Y, to TV-MA (refer to definitions below) to be able to watch. Look at the rows, you will see each age level. The columns consists of different content representations (refer to definitions below). Set the blocking on each age limit by highlighting the corresponding column and press ENTER. You can unblock the ratings by re-pressing the ENTER button at the same location. After you have finished setting ratings up, press MENU to exit. Below are definitions for each setting.
USTV
TV-Y (USTV) –For All Children
This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. Whether animated or live-action, the themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. This program is not expected to frighten younger children.
TV-Y7 (USTV)- Directed to Older Children
This program is designed for children age 7 and above. It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7. Therefore, parents may want to consider the suitability of this program for their very young children. Note: For those programs where fantasy violence may be more intense or more combative than other programs in this category, such programs will be designated TV-Y7-FV.