UNDERSTANDING THE SMARTLOCK™ C ONTROL
T he SmartLock feature is an inte- grated 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 and block program content that may 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 advisory 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.)
GOFF
PGOFF
RON
XON
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 follow- ing: Moderate violence, some sexual situa- tions, infrequent coarse language, or some suggestive dialogue.
R:Restricted
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 PARENTAL GUIDELINES
(TV BROADCASTERS)
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children.) Designed for a very young audience, including children ages
TV TV-Y7 - (Directed to Older
Y7 Children
be more appropriate for children who have acquired the development skills needed to distinguish between
TV
able for all ages.) This type of pro- gramming contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dia- logue or situations.
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material that parents may find unsuit- able for 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).
TV TV-14 - (Parents Strongly
Cautioned
14 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 violence (V), intense sexual situa- tions (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).
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to be viewed by adults and therefore 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 inde- cent language (L).
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