Dish Network HDTV DVR Satellite Receiver User Manual page 46

Chapter 6
Creating or Changing Ratings Locks
R—Restricted. Children Under 17 Require Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian. An
R-rated motion picture, in the view of the Rating Board, contains some adult material. An
R-rated motion picture may include adult themes, adult activity, hard language, intense or
persistent violence, sexually-oriented nudity, drug abuse or other elements, so that
parents are counseled to take this rating very seriously. Children under 17 are not allowed
to attend R-rated motion pictures unaccompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Parents
are strongly urged to find out more about R-rated motion pictures in determining their
suitability for their children. Generally, it is not appropriate for parents to bring their young
children with them to R-rated motion pictures.
NC-17—No One 17 and Under Admitted. An NC-17 rated motion picture is one that, in
the view of the Rating Board, most parents would consider patently too adult for their
children 17 and under. No children will be admitted. NC-17 does not mean "obscene" or
"pornographic" in the common or legal meaning of those words, and should not be
construed as a negative judgment in any sense. The rating simply signals that the content
is appropriate only for an adult audience. An NC-17 rating can be based on violence, sex,
aberrational behavior, drug abuse or any other element that most parents would consider
too strong and therefore off-limits for viewing by their children.
NR/AO—Not Rated. Programs created before MPAA rating system 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
TV-Y—All Children. This program is 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—Directed to Older Children. This program is 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 wish to consider the suitability of this
program for their very young children.
TV-Y7-FV—Directed to Older Children - Fantasy Violence. 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—General Audience. Most parents would find this program 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. This program contains material that parents
may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their
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