Magnavox TS2746C1 manual Understanding the Smartlock C Ontrol, Movie Ratings

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UNDERSTANDING THE SMARTLOCK™ C ONTROL

T he SmartLock feature is an inte- grated circuit that receives and

processes data sent by broadcast- ers, or other program providers, that contain program content advi- sories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with SmartLock 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 fea- ture to censor the type of viewing children may watch.

Over the next few pages you’ll learn how to block channels and certain rated programming. Below is a brief explanation of some terms and ratings you will find in the SmartLock feature.

SmartLock offers various BLOCKING OPTION controls from which to choose:

MASTER DISABLE: This is what might be called the "master switch" for SmartLock. When in the ON position, ALL blocking/censoring is turned off (or disabled). When in the OFF position, ALL blocking based on specifically blocked settings will take place.

BLOCK UNRATED: ALL unrated programs based on the Movie Ratings or Parental (TV) Guidelines can be blocked if this feature is set to ON and the MASTER DISABLE feature is set to OFF.

BLOCK NO RATINGS: ALL pro- gramming with NO content advisory data can be blocked if this feature is set to ON and the MASTER DIS- ABLE feature is set to OFF.

After an access code has been pro- grammed, you can block up to 5 individual channels. But more than just blocking channels, certain blocking options exist which will block programming based on ratings patterned by the Motion Pictures Association of America and TV broadcasters. (See description of rat- ings on this page.)

GOFF

PGOFF

PG-13OFF

RON

NC-17ON

XON

MOVIE RATINGS

(MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA)

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 dialogue 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 follow- ing: Moderate violence, some sexual situa- tions, infrequent coarse language, or some suggestive dialogue.

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 dialogue.

R:Restricted -This is programming is specifically designed for adults. Anyone under the age of 17 should only view this programming with an accompanying parent or adult guardian. It contains one or more of the following: intense violence, intense sexual situations, strong coarse language, or intensely suggestive dialogue.

NC-17: No one under the age of 17 will be admitted. - This type of programming should be viewed by adults only. It con- tains graphic violence, explicit sex, or crude indecent language.

X:Adults Only - This type of programming contains one or more of the following: very graphic violence, very graphic and explicit or indecent sexual acts, very coarse and intensely suggestive language.

TV-YOFF

TV-Y7

TV-GOFF

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES

(TV BROADCASTERS)

TV TV-Y- (All children --This program Y is designed to be appropriate for all

children.) Designed for a very young audience, including children ages 2-6. This type of programming is not expected to frighten younger children.

TV TV-Y7- (Directed to Older

Y7 Children --This program is designed for children age 7 and above.) It may

be more appropriate for children who have acquired the development skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reali- ty. This programming may include mild fan- tasy and comic violence (FV).

TV TV-G- (General Audience --Most G parents would find this program suit-

able for all ages.) This type of pro- gramming contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dia- logue or situations.

TV TV-PG- (Parental Guidance PG Suggested --This program contains

material that parents may find unsuit- able for younger children.) This type of pro- gramming contains one or more of the fol- lowing: Moderate violence (V), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).

TV TV-14- (Parents Strongly

Cautioned --This program contains

14 some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.) This type of programming contains one or more of the following: intense violence (V), intense sexual situa- tions (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).

TV TV-MA- (Mature Audience Only --

MA This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore

may be unsuitable for children under 17.) This type of programming contains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual situations (S), or crude inde- cent language (L).

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Contents Cover L9 TS2746C1 Warranty Verification Safety Instructions Read before operating equipment Table of Contents Hooking UP Your TV Basic Cable TV Connections Hooking UP Your TV Basic Antenna TV Connections AntennaIf your antenna has a round If your antenna has flat twin-leadTV connecting cable supplied with the VCR Hooking UP Your TV Basic TV to VCR ConnectionsBasic TV/REMOTE Operations Television RemoteTV Remote Buttons Using the Language Control Press the Cursor Right button to display the Setup menuPress Cursor UP or Down buttons to scroll Press the Cursor Right Button repeatedly to select ENGSetup features until the word Tuner is highlighted Using the Tuner ControlSetup is highlighted Using the Auto Program Control Setup features until the words Auto Program are highlightedPress the Cursor Right button to start the Auto Program Scanning of channelsHOW to ADD and Delete Channels Scroll down using the CUR- SOR UP or Down buttonsPress the Cursor UP or Down buttons to scroll Numbered or the Cursor Right or Left buttonsVCD, VCR, LD, or SAT Using the External ControlSetup features until the word External is highlighted HOW to Adjust the TV Picture Press the Menu button onPress the Cursor UP or Down buttons until the word Press the Cursor Right or the Cursor Left buttonsActivate or deactivate the Noise Reduction Feature Activating the Noise Reduction Picture ControlHighlighted Press the Cursor Right or Cursor Left buttons to Using the Closed Caption Control Press the Cursor UP or Cursor Down button until Word CC Closed Caption is highlighted Press the Cursor RightUsing the Sleeptimer Control 240 MINUsing the TV’S Alternate Channel Button Press the Channel + orButtons or the Number buttons to select a channel Buttons or the Number buttons to select a second channelUnderstanding the Smartlock C Ontrol Movie RatingsPress the Menu button on the remote to display the onscreen Understanding the Smartlocktm Control Access CodeUsing the Numbered but- tons, enter 0, 7, 1, 1 Use the Cursor Down Understanding the Smartlocktm Control Block ChannelPress the Cursor UP or Cursor Down button Using the Numbered Each feature can be turned on orUnderstanding the Smartlocktm Control Blocking Options Words SmartLock are highlightedUsing the Numbered but Using the Cursor Right or Cursor Left buttons onUnderstanding the Smartlocktm Control Movie Ratings Remote to turn the rating option on or OFFUnderstanding the Smartlocktm Control Parental Guideline Understanding the Smartlocktm Control Review Screen SmartLock Review will be high- lightedHOW to SET the TV for Stereo Programs Or Cursor Left but- tons to choose between Stereo or MonoUsing the TV Volume BAR Control Press the Menu button to disPlay the onscreen menu Decrease the soundHOW to USE the Input Control A/V Inputs Connect the Video yellowTurn the VCR and the TV on Press the Cursor UP or Cursor Down buttonsTV Displays Wrong Channel or No Channels Above Tips if Something Isnt WorkingGlossary to Television Terms Index Philips Consumer Electronics Company Texas Page Limited Warranty