UNDERSTANDING THE AUTOLOCK™ CONTROLS
T he AutoLock™ feature is an integrat- ed circuit that receives and processes
data sent by broadcasters, or other pro- gram providers, that contain program con- tent advisories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with AutoLock™ can respond to the content advisories and block pro- gram content that may be found objection- able (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 pro- gramming. Below is a brief explanation of some terms and ratings you will find in the AutoLock feature.
AutoLock™ offers various BLOCKING controls from which to choose:
Access Code: An Access Code must be set to prevent children from unblocking ques- tionable programming.
Channel Block: Individual channels including the A/V inputs can be blocked.
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: Block programming based on ratings patterned by the Motion Pictures Association of America.
TV Ratings: Block programming based on standard TV ratings set by TV broad- casters.
To learn more about the Motion Picture Ratings and the TV Ratings, refer to the definitions listed on the columns to the right.
Press the STATUS/EXIT button twice to display the AutoLock review screen.
This screen shows what is activated within the AutoLock settings.
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 following: Moderate violence, some sexual situations, infrequent coarse lan- guage, or some suggestive dialogue.
R:Restricted
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 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.
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TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES
(TV BROADCASTERS)
very young audience, including children ages
above.) It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the develop- ment skills needed to distinguish between
programming contains little or no vio- lence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
find unsuitable for younger children.) This type of programming contains one or more of the following: Moderate violence (V), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).
ents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.) This type of pro- gramming contains one or more of the fol- lowing: intense violence (V), intense sexu- al situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).
TV-MA - (Mature Audience Only
--This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults
and therefore may be unsuitable for chil- dren under 17.) This type of programming contains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual situa- tions (S), or crude indecent language (L).