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Understanding the SmartLock Control

T he SmartLock™ feature is an integrated cir- cuit that receives and processes data sent by

broadcasters, or other program providers, that contain program content advisories. When pro- grammed by the viewer, a TV with SmartLock™ can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may be found objection- able (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.). This is a great feature to censor the type of viewing children may watch.

SmartLock™ offers various BLOCK- ING controls from which to choose:

Access Code - An Access Code must be set to prevent children from unblocking questionable or censored programming set by their parents.

Channel Block - After an access code has been programmed, you can block individual channels including the A/V inputs.

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 - Certain blocking options exist which will block programming based on ratings patterned by the Motion Pictures Association of America.

TV Ratings - Just like the Movie Ratings, programs can be blocked from viewing using standard TV ratings set by TV broadcasters.

MOVIE RATINGS

G:General Audience - All ages admitted. Most parents would find this program suit- able for all ages.

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested - This programming contains material that par- ents may find unsuitable for younger children. PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned - This programming contains material that parents may find unsuitable for children under the age of 13.

MOVIE RATINGS Continued

R:Restricted - This is programming is specifi- cally designed for adults. Anyone under the age of 17 should only view this programming with an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

NC-17: No one under the age of 17 will be admitted. - This type of programming should be viewed by adults only.

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 RATINGS

TV-Y-- Designed for a very young audience, including children ages 2-6.

TV-Y7-- It may be appropriate for children age 7 and above who have acquired the devel- opment skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality.

TV-G-- Suitable for most audiences, this type of programming contains little or no vio- lence, no strong language, and little or no sex- ual dialogue or situations.

TV-PG-- This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Could contain Moderate violence (V), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).

TV-14-- This program contains some materi- al that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. This type of programming contains one or more of the fol- lowing: intense violence (V), intense sexual sit- uations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).

TV-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 sex- ual situations (S), or crude indecent language

(L).

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Magnavox 13MT1432/17, 13MT1433/17 user manual Understanding the SmartLock Control, Movie Ratings

13MT1432/17, 13MT1433/17 specifications

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