Understanding Autolock Controls, Movie Ratings

UNDERSTANDING AUTOLOCK CONTROLS

The AutoLock™ feature is an integrat- ed circuit that receives and processes data sent by broadcasters, or other pro-

gram providers, that contain program content advisories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with AutoLock™ can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may be found objectionable (such as offensive lan- guage, violence, sexual situations, etc.). This is a great feature to censor the type of viewing children may watch.

AutoLock™ offers various BLOCK- ING 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 individual channels including the A/V inputs.

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

Block All - Allows you to block ALL channels and A/V inputs at one time.

Movie Ratings - Certain blocking options exist which will block program- ming 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.

MOVIE RATINGS

G:General Audience - All ages admit- ted. Most parents would find this pro- gram suitable for all ages.

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested - This programming contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned - This programming contains material that parents may find unsuitable for children under the age of 13.

MOVIE RATINGS Continued

R:Restricted - This is 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.

NC-17: No one under the age of 17 will be admitted. - This type of programming should be viewed by adults only.

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, very coarse and intensely suggestive language.

TV RATINGS

TV-Y-- Designed for a very young audi- ence, including children ages 2-6.

TV-Y7-- It may be appropriate for chil- dren age 7 and above who have acquired the development skills needed to distin- guish between make-believe and reality.

TV-G-- Suitable for most audiences, this type of programming contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.

TV-PG-- This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Could contain Moderate violence (V), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).

TV-14-- This program contains 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 vio- lence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).

TV-MA-- This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and there- fore 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).