T he Smart Lock feature is an integrated circuit that receives and processes data
sent by broadcasters, or other program providers, that contain program content advi- sories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with Smart Lock can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may be found objectionable (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.). This is a great feature to censor the type of viewing children may watch.
Smart Lock offers various BLOCKING controls from which to choose:
SMART LOCK
MOVIE RATING
G | U | |
PG | U |
PG-13 | U |
R | U |
NC-17 | U |
X | U |
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TV RATING
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TV Y | U | | |
TV Y7 | U | FV U |
TV G | U | |
TV PG | U V U S U L U D U |
TV 14 | U V U S U L U D U |
TV MA | U V U S U L U |
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Block Enable - After an access code has been programmed, you can block program- ming depending on the received rating and user setting.
Movie Ratings - Certain blocking options exist which will block programming based on ratings patterned by the Motion Pictures Association of America.
TV Ratings - Just like the Movie Ratings, programs can be blocked from viewing using standard TV ratings set by TV broadcasters.
G:General Audience - All ages admit- ted. Most parents would find this pro- gram suitable for all ages. This type of programming contains little or no vio- lence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog or situations.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested - This programming contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. It may contain one or more of the following: moderate violence, some sexual situations, infrequent coarse language, or some suggestive dialog.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned - This programming contains material that parents may find unsuitable for children under the age of 13. It contains one or more of the following: violence, sexual situations, coarse language, or suggestive dialog.
R:Restricted -This programming is specifically designed for adults. Anyone under the age of 17 should only view this programming with an accompanying par- ent or adult guardian. It contains one or more of the following: intense violence, intense sexual situations, strong coarse language, or intensely suggestive dialog.
NC-17: No children under the age of 17 will be admitted. - This type of program- ming should be viewed by adults only. It contains graphic violence, explicit sex, or crude, indecent language.
X:Adults Only - This type of program- ming contains one or more of the follow- ing: very graphic violence, very graphic and explicit or indecent sexual acts, and very coarse and intensely suggestive lan- guage.
TV-Y All children - Appropriate for all children. Designed for a very young audi- ence, including children ages 2-6. This type of programming is not expected to frighten younger children.
TV-Y7 Directed to Older Children - Designed for children age 7 and above. It may be more appropriate for children who can distinguish between make-believe and reality. This programming may include mild fantasy and comic violence (FV or fantasy violence).
TV-G General Audience - Most parents would find this programming suitable for all ages. This type of programming con- tains little or no violence, no strong lan- guage, and little or no sexual dialog or sit- uations.
TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested - Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. This type of programming contains one or more of the following: Moderate violence (V), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive dialog (D).
TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned - Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under age 14. This type of programming contains one or more of the following: intense vio- lence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialog (D).
TV-MA Mature Audience Only - Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. This type of programming con- tains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual situations (S), or crude, indecent language (L).
