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T
he AutoLock™ feature is an integrated cir-
cuit that receives and processes data sent by
roadcasters, or other program providers, that
ontain program content advisories. When pro-
rammed by the viewer, a TV with AutoLock™
an respond to the content advisories and block
rogram content that may be found objection-
ble (such as offensive language, violence, sexual
tuations, etc.). This is a great feature to censor
he type of viewing children may watch.
AutoLock™ offers various BLOCKING
ontrols from which to choose:
Access Code -
An Access Code must be
et to prevent children from unblocking
uestionable or censored programming set
y their parents.
Channel Block -
After an access code has
een programmed, you can block individual
hannels including the A/V inputs.
Clear All -
Allows you clear all channels
eing blocked from your viewing set with
he Channel Block Control.
Block All -
Allows you to block ALL chan-
els and A/V inputs at one time.
Movie Ratings -
Certain blocking options
xist which will block programming based on
atings patterned by the Motion Pictures
Association of America.
TV Ratings -
Just like the Movie Ratings,
rograms can be blocked from viewing using
tandard TV ratings set by TV broadcasters.
MOVIE RATINGS
G: General Audience -
All ages admitted.
Most parents would find this program suit-
ble for all ages.
G: Parental Guidance Suggested -
This
rogramming contains material that parents
may find unsuitable for younger children.
G-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned -
This
rogramming contains material that parents
may find unsuitable for children under the age
f 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
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 materi-
al 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 sit-
uations (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 following: graphic violence (V), explicit sex-
ual situations (S), or crude indecent language
(L).
