Dish Network Satellite Receiver User Manual page 70

Chapter 3
Using the System
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Programs created before MPAA rating system
NR/AO—Not Rated.
have an NR/AO rating. Also, if connection to the satellite is lost, the
NR/AO rating appears.
TV Ratings
TV Ratings contain information about the audience and a content label.
Audience Ratings of TV Ratings
This program is designed to be appropriate for all
TV-Y—All Children.
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—Directed to Older Children.
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 wish to consider the
suitability of this program for their very young children.
TV-Y7-FV—Directed to Older Children - Fantasy Violence.
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—General Audience.
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—Parental Guidance Suggested.
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 may contain one
or more of the following: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent
coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence
(V).
TV-14—Parents Strongly Cautioned.
material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 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 watch unattended. This program may contain one or more
of the following: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse
language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).
This program is designed for
Most parents would find this program
This program contains
This program contains some
For those