Basic features 77
Rating system
Independent rating system for broadcasters:
Ratings: Description and Content themes:
TV-MA Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed to be viewed
by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17. L) Crude or
indecent language S) Explicit sexual activity V) Graphic violence
TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program contains some material that
many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age).
D) Intensely suggestive dialogue L) Strong, coarse language S) Intense
sexual situations V) Intense violence
TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested (This program contains material parents
may find unsuitable for younger children). D) Some suggestive dialogue L)
Infrequent coarse language S) Some sexual situations V) Moderate violence
TV-G General Audience (Most parents would find this program suitable for all
ages).
TV-Y7,
TV-Y7FV
Directed to Older Children (This program is designed for children age 7 and
above.
NOTE: Programs in which fantasy violence may be more intense or more
combative than other programs in this category are designated TV-Y7FV).
TV-Y All Children (This program is designed to be appropriate for all children).
Independent rating system for movies
Ratings: Description and Content themes:
X X-rated (For adults only)
NC-17 Not intended for anyone 17 and under
R Restricted (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult)
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned (Some material may be inappropriate for children
under 13)
PG Parents Strongly Cautioned (Some material may be inappropriate for children
under 13)
G General Audience (Appropriate for all ages)
Indication other than rating system
Display: Description:
NONE The program is rated None.
(No rating appears) No rating information is provided.
NOTE
If you place an “X” in the box next to “Rated “None””, programs rated “None”
or “Not Rated” will be blocked; Programs that do not provide any rating
information will not be blocked.
Using parental controls