Understanding Autolock Controls

T he AutoLock™ feature is an integrated cir- cuit that receives and processes data sent by

broadcasters, or other program providers, that contain program content advisories.When pro- grammed by the viewer, a TV with AutoLock™ can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may be found objection- able (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.).This is a great feature to censor the type of viewing children may watch.

AutoLock™ offers various BLOCKING 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 chan- nels and A/V inputs at one time.

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.

MOVIE RATINGS

G:General Audience - All ages admitted. Most parents would find this program suit- able 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 specifi- cally designed for adults. Anyone under the age of 17 should only view this programming with an accompanying parent 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 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 RATINGS

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

TV-Y7-- It may be appropriate for children age 7 and above who have acquired the devel- opment skills needed to distinguish 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 dia- logue or situations.

TV-PG-- This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger chil- dren. 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 fol- lowing: intense violence (V), intense sexual situ- ations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).

TV-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 fol- lowing: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual situ- ations (S), or crude indecent language (L).