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T
he SmartLock feature is an inte-
grated 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 may
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 advisory
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: 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.
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TV-Y - (All children -- This program
is designed to be appropriate for all
children.) Designed for a very young
audience, including children ages 2-6. This
type of programming is not expected to
frighten younger children.
TV-Y7 - (Directed to Older
Children -- This program is 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.
TV-PG - (Parental Guidance
Suggested -- This program contains
material that parents may find unsuit-
able for 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 --
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 sexual situations (S), or crude inde-
cent language (L).
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