Scientific Atlanta Explorer User Manual page 14

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ATEGORIES
The following list describes the rating categories and codes associated with movies
and television programs in the United States.
TVY The program is appropriate for children of all ages, and specifically
designed for children ages 2 through 6 years.
TVY7 The program is appropriate for children age 7 years or older. This rating
can include the code FV, indicating mild fantasy or comedy violence.
G, TVG The program is appropriate for viewers of all ages.
PG, TVPG Parental guidance is suggested. The program contains material that
parents can find unsuitable for young children. This rating can also
include the following codes:
• V - Some violence
• S - Some sexual situations
PG-13 Parental guidance is suggested. Parents can find some program
material unsuitable for children under 13 years. Additional codes may be
included with the rating.
TV14 Parents are strongly cautioned as some program material may be
unsuitable for children under 14 years. This rating can also include the
following codes:
• V - Intense violence
• S - Intense sexual situations
• L - Strong indecent language
• D - Suggestive dialog
TVMA Mature audience. The program is designed for an adult audience.
Parents can find the program material unsuitable for children under 17
years. This rating can also include the following codes:
• V - Graphic violence
• S - Explicit sexual situations
• L - Crude or indecent language
R Restricted to adult audiences only. The program contains material
unsuitable for children.
NC17 Under 18 never admitted. The program or movie is considered too adult
(containing violence, sex, or drug use) for viewers under 17.
NR This program or movie is not rated.
NR-Adult No one under age 17 permitted. This program or movie is not rated (NR)
but is considered too adult (containing violence, sex, or drug use) for
viewers under 17.