Tghe SmartLock feature is an inte- rated 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 SmartLock can respond to the content advisories

and block program content that nta 3

be found objectionable (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.). This is a great fea- ture 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 SmartLock 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

PG-1 3

OFF

[R

ONl

NC-17

ON

X

ON

G:General Audience - All ages admit- ted. Most parents would find this pro- gram suitable for all ages. This type of programming contains little or no vio- lence, no strong language, 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 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 -This is programming is specifically designed for adults. Anyone 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.

NC-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 graphic violence, very graphic and explicit or indecent sexual acts, very coarse and intensely suggestive language.

TV-Y

OFF

TV-Y7

TV-G

OFF

[TV-PG

 

TV-14

TV-MA

_ V-Y- (All children --This program is designed to be appropriatefor all children.) Designed for a very young

audience, including children ages 2-6. This type of programming is not expected to frighten younger children.

ChildrenTV.Y7 - (Directed-- Ibis programto Olderis 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 reali- ty. This programming may include mild fan- tasy and comic violence (FV).

_ TV-G- (General Audience --Most parents would find this program suit- able for all ages.) This type of pro-

gramming contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dia- logue or situations.

parents may find unsuit-

ablefor younger children.) This type of pro- gramming contains one or more of the fol- lowing: Moderate violence (V), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language

(L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).

TV-14- (Parents Strongly Cautioned - 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 violence (V), intense sexual situa- tions (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).

TV-MA- (Mature Audience Only -- 7_tis program is speoficaUv designed to be vieued by adults and therefore

may be unsuituble for children under I Z) This type of programming contains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual situations (S), or crude inde- cent language (L).

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