Tghe SmartLock feature is an inte- rated circuit that receives and
processes data sent by broadcast ers, or other program providers, that contain program content advi-
sories. When programmed by the
viewer, a TV with SmartLock can respond to the content advisories
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be found objectionable (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 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:
MASTER DISABLE: This is what
might be called the "master switch" for SmartLock. When in the ON
position, ALL blocking/censoring is turned off (or disabled). When in the
OFF position, ALL blocking based on specifically blocked settings will take place.
BLOCK UNRATED: ALL unrated
programs based on the Movie
Ratings or Parental (TV) Guidelines can be blocked if this feature is set
to ON and the MASTER DISABLE feature is set to OFF.
BLOCK NO RATINGS: ALL pro-
gramming with NO content advisor) data can be blocked if this feature is
set to ON and the MASTER DIS- ABLE feature is set to OFF.
After an access code has been pro-
grammed, you can block up to 5 individual channels. But more than
just blocking channels, certain blocking options exist which will block programming based on ratings
patterned by the Motion Pictures Association of America and TV
broadcasters. (See description of rat- ings on this page.)
G | OFF |
PG | OFF |
OFF | |
[R | ONl |
| ON |
X | ON |
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 follow- ing: Moderate violence, some sexual situa tions, infrequent coarse language, or some suggestive 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 following: violence, sexual situations, coarse language, or suggestive dialogue.
R:Restricted
sexual situations, 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 con- tains graphic violence, explicit sex, or crude indecent language.
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.
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audience, including children ages
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be more appropriate for children who have acquired the development skills needed to distinguish between
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gramming contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dia- logue or situations.
parents may find unsuit-
ablefor younger children.) This type of pro- gramming contains one or more of the fol- lowing: Moderate violence (V), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language
(L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).
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 situa- tions (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).
may be unsuituble for children under I Z) This type of programming contains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual situations (S), or crude inde- cent language (L).
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