UNDERSTANDING AUTOLOCK™CONTROLS
T
he AutoLock™ feature is an integrated circuit that
receives and processes data sent by broadcasters, or other
program providers, that contain program content advisories.
When programmed by the viewer, a TV with AutoLock™ 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 feature to cen-
sor the type of viewing children may watch.
AutoLock™ offers various BLOCKING 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 par-
ents.
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 channels 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 suitable for all ages.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested - This programming contains
material that parents 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 specifically designed for
adults. Anyone under the age of 17 should only view this program-
ming 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 development skills needed to distinguish between
make-believe and reality.
TV-G -- Suitable for most audiences, this type of programming
contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no
sexual 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 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 vio-
lence (V), intense sexual situations (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 sexual situations (S), or crude indecent lan-
guage (L).
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