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 V-Chip feature to allow you to block access to programs that exceed the rating limits you set.

Ratings definitions

MPAA Ratings

XFor adults only.

NC17

Not intended for anyone 17 or under.

RRestricted. Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

PG13

Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may not be appropriate

 

for children under 13.

PG

Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be appropri-

 

ate for children.

GGeneral audience. Appropriate for all ages.

Youth TV Ratings

Y7, Y7FV Directed to older children. Programs rated Y7 are designed for children 7 and above. Programs in which fantasy violence may be more intense or combative than other programs in this category are rated Y7FV.

YFor all children. Programs rated Y are designed to be appropriate for all children.

TV Ratings

MA

Mature audience only. This program is specifically designed to be

 

viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children

 

under 17.

 

 

Language

Crude or indecent language.

 

Sex

Explicit sexual activity.

 

Violence

Graphic violence.

14Parents strongly cautioned. This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.

 

Dialog

Intensely suggestive dialog.

 

Language

Strong, coarse language.

 

Sex

Intense sexual situations.

 

Violence

Intense violence.

PG

Parental guidance suggested. This program contains material that

 

parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

 

Dialog

Some suggestive dialog.

 

Language

Infrequent coarse language.

 

Sex

Some sexual situations.

 

Violence

Moderate violence

GGeneral audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages.

No DLSV Programs without any Dialog, Language, Sex, or Violence ratings.

Note:

Press RECALL to see the rating of the program you are viewing.

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