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he AutoLock™ feature is an integrated cir-
cuit that receives and processes data sent by
broadcasters, or other program providers, that
contain program content advisories.When pro-
grammed by the viewer, a TV with Autolock™
can respond to the content advisories and block
program content that may be found objection-
able (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 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 parents.
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 chan-
nels 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 suit-
able 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 specifi-
cally designed for adults. Anyone under the age
of 17 should only view this programming 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 devel-
opment 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 dia-
logue or situations.
TV-PG
-- This program contains material that
parents may find unsuitable for younger chil-
dren. 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 fol-
lowing: intense violence (V), intense sexual situ-
ations (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 fol-
lowing: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual situ-
ations (S), or crude indecent language (L).
