Understanding the Smartlock Controls

SmartLock receives and processes data sent by broadcasters that con-

tains program content advisories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with SmartLock can respond to the content advisories and block objec- tionable program content (offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.). This is a great feature 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 BLOCK- ING controls:

Access Code: An Access Code must be set to prevent children from unblocking questionable or censored programming.

Block Channel: After an access code has been programmed, you can block individual channels, including the Audio/Video inputs.

Clear All: Allows you clear all chan- nels blocked by Channel Block.

Block All: Allows you to block ALL channels and Audio/Video inputs at one time.

Movie Ratings: Block programming based on ratings of the Motion Pictures Association of America.

TV Ratings: Just like the Movie Ratings, block viewing using standard TV ratings set by TV broadcasters.

To learn more about the ratings of the Motion Pictures Association of America and TV Broadcasters, refer to the definitions at right.

Movie Rating

GOn

PG-13

NC-17

MOVIE RATINGS

(MOTION PICTURES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA)

G:General Audience - All ages admitted. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. This type of programming con- tains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog 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 suggestive dialog.

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned - This pro- gramming contains material that parents may find unsuitable for children under the age of 13. It contains one or more of the following: vio- lence, sexual situations, coarse language, or suggestive dialog.

R:Restricted -This programming is specifically designed for adults. Anyone under the age of 17 should only view this programming with an accompanying parent or adult guardian. It con- tains one or more of the following: intense vio- lence, intense sexual situations, strong coarse language, or intensely suggestive dialog.

NC-17: No one under the age of 17 will be admitted. - This type of programming should be viewed by adults only. It contains graphic violence, explicit sex, or crude indecent lan- guage.

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 Rating

TV-YOn

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES

(TV BROADCASTERS)

TV TV-Y- (All children --This program is Y designed to be appropriate for all chil- dren.) Designed for a very young audi- ence, including children ages 2-6. This type of

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 make-believe and reality. This programming may include mild fantasy and comic violence (FV).

TV TV-G- (General Audience --Most par- G ents would find this program suitable for all ages.) This type of programming con-

tains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog or situations.

TV TV-PG- (Parental Guidance Suggested - PG - This program contains material that par- ents may find unsuitable for younger chil- dren.) This type of programming contains one or

more of the following: Moderate violence (V), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse lan- guage (L), or some suggestive dialog (D).

TV TV-14- (Parents Strongly Cautioned --14 This program contains some material that

many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.) This type of pro- gramming contains one or more of the following: intense violence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely sugges- tive dialog (D).

TV TV-MA- (Mature Audience Only --This MA 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 follow- ing: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual situa- tions (S), or crude indecent language (L).