BCT 8300HD, User Manual

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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.

Program Rating Categories