Philips 3139 125 29371 manual Understanding the Autolock Controls

UNDERSTANDING THE AUTOLOCK CONTROLS

T he AutoLock 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 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 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 AutoLock feature.

AutoLock offers various BLOCKING controls from which to choose:

Access Code: An Access Code must be set to prevent children from unblocking questionable or cen- sored 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 pro- gramming based on ratings pat- terned 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.

To learn more about the Motion Picture Association of America Ratings and the TV Broadcasters Television Ratings, refer to the defi- nitions listed on the columns to the right.

Movie Rating

GOn

PG

PG-13

R

NC-17

X

MOVIE RATINGS

(MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA)

G:General Audience - All ages admitted. Most parents would find this program suit- able for all ages. This type of programming contains little or no violence, no strong lan- guage, 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 following: Moderate violence, some sexual situations, infrequent coarse language, or some sugges- tive 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 fol- lowing: violence, sexual situations, coarse language, or suggestive dialogue.

R:Restricted -This is programming is specif- ically designed for adults. Anyone under the age of 17 should only view this program- ming with an accompanying parent or adult guardian. It contains one or more of the fol- lowing: intense violence, intense sexual situ- ations, 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 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 intense- ly 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 pro- gramming 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 contains little or no violence, no strong lan- guage, and little or no sexual dialogue or situa- tions.

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 follow- ing: Moderate violence (V), some sexual situa- tions (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).

TV TV-14- (Parents Strongly Cautioned -

- This program contains some material

14 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 situations (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 indecent language (L).

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