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Program Ratings
To block channels you don’t want your children to watch, you can filter them with the ratings functions under
the OSD LOCK option. MPAA allows you to control ratings for movies. For regular TV programs you can use
USTV settings, which allow you to filter what content you want at each age level, TV-Y, to TV-MA.
Below are
descriptions for each setting.
USTV Ratings
TV-Y (USTV) – For All Children
For programs 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
For programs 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.
TV-G (USTV) – General Audience
Most parents would find these programs suitable for all ages. Although this rating does not signify a
program designed specifically for children, most parents may let younger children watch this program
unattended. It contains little or no violence, no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue or
situations.
TV-PG (USTV) – Parental Guidance Suggested
For programs that contain material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many
parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The theme itself may call for parental
guidance and/or the program contains one or more of the following: moderate violence (V), some
sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).
TV-14 (USTV) – Parents Strongly Cautioned
For programs that contain some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children less
than 14 years of age. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program
and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watches unattended. This program
contains one or more of the following: intense violence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong
coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).
TV-MA (USTV) – Mature Audience Only
For programs specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for
children under 17. This program contains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V), explicit
sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L).
TV program description
FV
- Fantasy Violence
V
- Violence
S
- Sexual Situations
L
- Adult Language
D
- Sexually Suggestive Dialog
