S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S
Important Notes About Parental Locks
Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems:
TV (FCC)
TV-MA
Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence and explicit sexual content.
TV-14
Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
TV-PG
Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.
TV-G
General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
TV-Y7
Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of seven.
TV-Y
All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages two – six.
TV (FCC) Content Category
VFantasy violence
SSexually Suggestive Dialog
LAdult Language
DSexual situation
FV Violence
MPAA Rating System (Movies)
GGeneral audience (no restriction).
PG Parental guidance suggested.
RR (Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult).
NC-17 No children under age 17.
XX (Adults only).
NR Not rated.
•TV (FCC) ratings: The particular rating that you have selected will be locked (and indicated as a red “L” on a blue background). Also, all of the
Suppose that the
•MPAA ratings: The particular rating that you have selected will be locked. In addition, more restrictive ratings will be locked as well.
•Neither TV (FCC) ratings nor MPAA ratings apply to news programs.
