DirecTV DVR120 User Manual
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Motion Picture Association of America ratings for movies
Ratings for television movies and programs (including content ratings):
G: General Audiences. Most parents would find this material suitable
for all ages.
for all ages.
R: Restricted. This material is specifically designed to be viewed by
adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.
adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested. Parents may find portions of this
material unsuitable for younger children.
material unsuitable for younger children.
NC-17: Adult Content. This material contains intense, disturbing, or
graphically portrayed themes or content that are not suitable for
viewing by children under 17.
graphically portrayed themes or content that are not suitable for
viewing by children under 17.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned. This material contains portions
many parents would find unsuitable for children under 13 years of age.
many parents would find unsuitable for children under 13 years of age.
X: Explicit Sexual Content. This material contains explicit sexual
content and is intended to be viewed by adults ONLY.
content and is intended to be viewed by adults ONLY.
NR: (Not Rated). This program has not been rated.
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.
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-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 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).
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-Y7. Directed to older children. This program is designed for
children age 7 and above. Themes and elements in this program may
include mild fantasy or comedic violence, or may frighten children
under the age of 7. Programs where fantasy violence that may be more
intense or more combative than other programs in the TV-Y7 category
are designated TV-Y7-FV.
children age 7 and above. Themes and elements in this program may
include mild fantasy or comedic violence, or may frighten children
under the age of 7. Programs where fantasy violence that may be more
intense or more combative than other programs in the TV-Y7 category
are designated TV-Y7-FV.
TV-14. Parents strongly cautioned. This program contains some
material that 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 contains one or
more of the following: intense violence (V), intense sexual situations
(S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).
material that 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 contains one or
more of the following: intense violence (V), intense sexual situations
(S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).
TV-G. General audience. Most parents would find this program
appropriate 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, sexual dialogue, or situations; and no strong language.
appropriate 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, sexual dialogue, or situations; and no strong language.
TV-MA. Mature audiences only. This program is 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).
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).