Philips 51PP9910, 55PP9910 user manual Understanding Autolock Controls, Movie Ratings

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ADVANCED MENU FEATURES

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 advi- sories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with AutoLock™ can respond to the con- tent 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.

AutoLock™ 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.

Block All - Allows you to block ALL channels at one time.

Movie Ratings - Certain blocking options exist which will block program- ming 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 specifically designed for adults. Anyone under the age of 17 should only view this programming with an accompanying par- ent or adult guardian.

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

X:Adults Only - This type of program- ming contains one or more of the follow- ing: 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 audi- ence, including children ages 2-6.

TV-Y7-- It may be appropriate for chil- dren age 7 and above who have acquired the development skills needed to distin- guish 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 con- tains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual situations (S), or crude indecent language (L).