Magnavox 25i manual Understanding the Smartlock Controls

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UNDERSTANDING THE SMARTLOCK CONTROLS

T he SmartLock feature is an integrated circuit that receives

and processes data sent by broad- casters, or other program providers, that contain program content advisories. When pro- grammed by the viewer, a TV with SmartLock can respond to the con- tent advisories and block program content that may be found objec- tionable (such as offensive lan- guage, violence, sexual situations, etc.). This is a great feature to cen- sor 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:

Access Code: An Access Code must be set to prevent children from unblocking questionable or censored programming set by their parents.

Channel Block: After an access code has been programmed, you can block up to 5 individual chan- nels.

Clear Blocked: Allows you clear all channels being blocked from your viewing set with the Channel Block Control.

Movie Ratings: Certain blocking options exist which will block pro- gramming based on ratings pat- terned 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.

To learn more about the Motion Picture Association of America Ratings and the TV Broadcasters Television Ratings, refer to the defi- nitions listed on the columns to the right.

G

PG

PG-13

R

NC-17

X

Movie Rating

MOVIE RATINGS

(MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA)

G:General Audience - All ages admitted. Most parents would find this program suit- able for all ages. This type of programming contains little or no violence, no strong lan- guage, 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 following: moderate violence, some sexual situations, infrequent coarse language, or some sugges- tive 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 fol- lowing: violence, sexual situations, coarse language, or suggestive dialogue.

R:Restricted -This is programming is specif- ically designed for adults. Anyone under the age of 17 should only view this program- ming with an accompanying parent or adult guardian. It contains one or more of the fol- lowing: intense violence, intense sexual situ- ations, 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 contains graphic violence, explicit sex, or crude indecent lan- guage.

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 intense- ly suggestive language.

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TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

TV Rating

TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES

(TV BROADCASTERS)

TV TV-Y- (All children --This program is Y designed to be appropriate for all chil- dren.) Designed for a very young audi- ence, including children ages 2-6. This type of

programming is not expected to frighten younger children.

TV TV-Y7- (Directed to Older Children -

Y7 - 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 reality. This pro- gramming may include mild fantasy and comic violence (FV).

TV TV-G- (General Audience --Most par- G ents would find this program suitable

for all ages.) This type of programming contains little or no violence, no strong lan- guage, and little or no sexual dialogue or situa- tions.

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 follow- ing: moderate violence (V), some sexual situa- tions (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).

TV TV-14- (Parents Strongly Cautioned -

- This program contains some material

14 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 situations (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 indecent language (L).

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Contents Color Television Warranty Verification Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents If you have a Cable Converter Box If your Cable TV signal is a singleHooking UP Your TV Basic Cable TV Connections Connect the Cable TV cable toIf your antenna has flat twin-lead wire Hooking UP Your TV Basic Antenna TV ConnectionsIf your antenna has a round cable Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the in from Hooking UP Your TV Basic TV to VCR ConnectionsBasic TV/REMOTE Operations Television RemoteDescription of Remote Control Buttons Using the Language Control HOW to USE the Tuner Mode Control Press the Cursor Right button to display the LanguagePress Cursor UP or Down HOW to Automatically Program TV Channels Press Cursor UP or DownHOW to ADD or Delete TV Channels Press the Cursor Down butIf on is selected the channel is HOW to USE the Picture Adjustment Controls Press the Cursor Right or Cursor Left buttons toPress the CC button repeatedly to HOW to USE the Closed Caption ControlPress the CC button on the remote Tings. Choose CC Off, CC1, CC2 orHOW to SET UP the Sleeptimer Control Press the Sleep button onPress the Sleep button repeatedly Using the Alternate Channel Control Press the CH + or CH button orPress the A/CH button repeatedly Over the next few pages you’ll learn how to block channels Understanding the Smartlock ControlsSetting UP the Smartlock Access Code HOW to Block Channels or Block ALL Channels Press the Cursor UP or Down buttons until the Clear All HOW to Clear ALL Blocked ChannelsAccess Code control Press the Cursor Left or Cursor Right button to ClearBlocking Programming Based on Movie Ratings Press the Menu button onBlocking Programming Based on TV Ratings Repeat for the TV-G optionPress the Cursor UP or Down button to display Other Blocking Options BLOCKING, UNRATED, no RatingTroubleshooting Tips IndexFactory Service Locations CanadaHouston Limited Warranty