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
R
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.
R:Restricted
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.
18
TV Rating
TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES
(TV BROADCASTERS)
TV
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
TV
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
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).