Blocking programs by ratings
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) uses a rating system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters employ a similar rating system to qualify the content of television programs. The MPAA, Youth TV, and TV ratings work with the
Note:
Press RECALL to see the rating of the program you are viewing. Not all programs are rated, however. To block programs or movies that are not rated, see “Blocking unrated movies and programs” on page 23.
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Ratings definitions
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X | For adults only. | MA | Mature audience only. This program is specifically | |
NC17 | Not intended for anyone 17 or under. |
| designed to be viewed by adults and therefore | |
| may be unsuitable for children under 17. | |||
R | Restricted. Under 17 requires an accompanying |
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| Dialog | Intensely suggestive dialog | ||
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| Language | Crude or indecent language | |
PG13 | Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may |
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| Sex | Explicit sexual activity | ||
| not be appropriate for children under 13. |
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| Violence | Graphic violence | |
PG | Parental guidance suggested. Some material |
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14 |
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| may not be appropriate for children. | Parents strongly cautioned. This program contains | ||
G | General audience. Appropriate for all ages. |
| some material that many parents would find | |
| unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. | |||
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Youth TV Ratings |
| Dialog | Frequent suggestive dialog | |
| Language | Frequent coarse language | ||
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Y7, Y7FV | Directed to older children. Programs rated Y7 |
| Sex | Intense sexual situations |
| are designed for children 7 and above. |
| Violence | Intense violence |
| Programs rated Y7FV contain fantasy violence |
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| PG | Parental guidance suggested. This program | ||
| that may be more intense or combative than | |||
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Y | For all children. Programs rated Y are designed |
| for younger children. | |
| Dialog | Some suggestive dialog | ||
| to be appropriate for all children. |
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| Language | Occasional coarse language |
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| Sex | Some sexual situations |
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| Violence | Moderate violence |
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| G | General audience. Most parents would find this | |
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| No DLSV | Programs without any Dialog, Language, Sex, or | |
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Using the Features
To block programs by rating:
1.Press MENU.
2.Press x or • to highlight the SET UP menu.
3.Press y or z to highlight
4.Press x or • to display the PIN code entering screen.
5.Use the CHANNEL NUMBERS
6.Press y or z to highlight ENABLE BLOCKING.
7.Press x or • to highlight “Y,” which enables all blocking by activating the
8.Press y or z to highlight SET RATING.
SET UPSET UP
ENABLE BLOCKING | [Y] N |
| ENABLE BLOCKING | [Y] N |
SET RATING |
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SET BLOCKING OPTIONS |
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NEW PIN CODE |
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BLOCK CHANNEL |
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VIDEO LOCK | OFF |
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RECALL | MUTE | POWER |
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VOL | MENU/ | VOL | yz x • |
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VCR | EXIT |
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MOVE [ | ] SELECT [ | ] | MOVE [ | ] SELECT [ | ] |
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