Tghe SmartLoek feature is an inte- rated circuit that receives and
processes data sent by broadcaster. or other program providers, that contain program content advisorie_
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 ofJensive language, violence, sexual situa- tions, etc.). This is a great feature tc_ 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 e.wlanation of some terms and ratings you will find in the SmartLoek 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 advisor) 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.)
G | OFF |
PG | OFF |
| OFF |
IR | ON] |
| ON |
X | ON |
G:General Audience - All ages admitted. Most parents would find this program
suitable for all ages. This type of pro- gramming contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
PC,: 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
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.
N(7-17: 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 graph c violence, very graphic and explicit or indecent sexual acts, very coarse and intensely suggestive language.
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TV. Y - (All children
audience, including children ages
ChildrenTV.Y7 -
be more appropriate for children who have acquired the development skills needed to distinguish between
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gramming contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dia- logue or situations.
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Suggested
able for younger children,) This type of pro-
grammingcontains one or more of the fol- lowing: Moderateviolence (V), some sexual
situations(S), infrequentcoarse language
(L), or some suggestive dialogue (IS)),
Cautioned
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).
may be utt_uitable for children under 17.) This type of programming contains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual situations (S), or cnada inde- cent language (L).
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