Philips 25TS56C1 manual Understanding the Smartlock C Ontrol, Movie Ratings

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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

PG-13OFF

RON

NC-17ON

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.

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 -This is 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 contains one or more of the following: intense violence, intense 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.

TV-YOFF

TV-Y7

TV-GOFF

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES

(TV BROADCASTERS)

TV TV-Y- (All children --This program Y is designed to be appropriate for all

children.) Designed for a very young audience, including children ages 2-6. This type of programming is not expected to frighten younger children.

TV TV-Y7- (Directed to Older

Y7 Children --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 reali- ty. This programming may include mild fan- tasy and comic violence (FV).

TV TV-G- (General Audience --Most G parents would find this program suit-

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.

TV TV-PG- (Parental Guidance PG Suggested --This program contains

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 --This program contains

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).

TV TV-MA- (Mature Audience Only --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 following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual situations (S), or crude inde- cent language (L).

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Contents Cover L9 25TS56C1 Warranty Verification Safety Instructions Read before operating equipment Table of Contents Hooking UP Your TV Basic Cable TV Connections Push the round end Hooking UP Your TV Basic Antenna TV ConnectionsIf your antenna has a round If your antenna has flat twin-leadConnect the OUT to TV plug on the VCR to the 75Ω plug on Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the in fromHooking UP Your TV Basic TV to VCR Connections Remote Basic TV/REMOTE Operations TelevisionTV Remote Buttons Press the Cursor Right Button repeatedly to select ENG Using the Language ControlPress the Cursor Right button to display the Setup menu Press Cursor UP or Down buttons to scrollUsing the Tuner Control Press the Cursor Right Using the Auto Program ControlBered or the CH + or buttons HOW to ADD and Delete ChannelsScroll down using the CUR- SOR UP or Down buttons Press the Cursor UP or Down buttons to scrollVCD, VCR, LD, or SAT Using the External ControlPress the Cursor UP or Down buttons until HOW to Adjust the TV PicturePress the Menu button on Activating the Contrast Plus Black Stretch Control Press the Cursor Right or Cursor Left buttons to Activating the Noise Reduction Picture ControlActivating the TV’S on Timer Control Setting the TV’S ClockPress the Clock button to Setting the TV’S Start UP TimeActivating the Start UP Channel Press the Cursor UP or Cursor Down button until Using the Closed Caption Control240 MIN Using the Sleep Timer ControlPress the Menu button to dis Using the TV Volume BAR ControlMovie Ratings Understanding the Smartlock C OntrolUsing the Numbered but- tons, enter 0, 7, 1, 1 Understanding the Smartlock C Ontrol Access CodeClear ALL Understanding the Smartlock C Ontrol Block ChannelUnderstanding the Smartlock C Ontrol Blocking Options Using the Numbered butUse the Cursor Right or Cursor Left buttons on Understanding the Smartlock Control Movie RatingsUnderstanding the Smartlock C Ontrol Parental Guideline Understanding the Smartlock C Ontrol Review Screen Block Unrated Block no RatingSetting the Bass and Treble Boost Controls HOW to SET the TV for Stereo Programs Press the Cursor UP or Cursor Down buttons HOW to USE the Input Control A/V InputsConnect the Video yellow Turn the VCR and the TV onUsing the Smart Picture C Ontrol Press the Smart Sound but Using the Smartsound C OntrolPress the Channel + or Using the TV’S Smartsurf C OntrolTips if Something Isnt Working TV Displays Wrong Channel or No Channels AboveIndex Glossary to Television TermsPhilips Consumer Electronics Company Texas Limited Warranty