Understanding the SmartLock Control
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he SmartLocka feature is an integrated cir-MOVIE RATINGS Continued
Tcuit that receives and processes data sent byR: Restricted - This is programming is specifi-
broadcasters, or other program providers, thatcally designed for adults. Anyone under the
contain program content advisories. When pro-age of 17 should only view this programming
grammed by the viewer, a TV with SmartLockawith an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
can respond to the content advisories and block
NC-17: No one under the age of 17 will
program content that may be found objection-be admitted. - This type of programming
able (such as offensive language, violence, sexual
should be viewed by adults only.
situations, etc.). This is a great feature to censorX: Adults Only - This type of programming
the type of viewing children may watch.
contains one or more of the following: very
SmartLocka offers various BLOCK-graphic violence, very graphic and explicit or
ING controls from which to choose:indecent sexual acts, very coarse and intensely
suggestive language.
Access Code - An Access Code must be
set to prevent children from unblockingTV RATINGS
questionable or censored programming set
TV-Y -- Designed for a very young audience,
by their parents.
including children ages 2-6.
Channel Block - After an access code hasTV-Y7 -- It may be appropriate for children
been programmed, you can block individualage 7 and above who have acquired the devel-
channels including the A/V inputs.opment skills needed to distinguish between
Clear All - Allows you clear all channelsmake-believe and reality.
being blocked from your viewing set withTV-G -- Suitable for most audiences, this
the Channel Block Control.type of programming contains little or no vio-
lence, no strong language, and little or no sex-
Block All - Allows you to block ALL chan-
nels and A/V inputs at one time.ual dialogue or situations.
TV-PG -- This program contains material
Movie Ratings - Certain blocking options
that parents may find unsuitable for younger
exist which will block programming basedchildren. Could contain Moderate violence (V),
on ratings patterned by the Motion Pictures
some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse
Association of America.language (L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).
TV Ratings - Just like the Movie Ratings,TV-14 -- This program contains some materi-
programs can be blocked from viewing using
standard TV ratings set by TV broadcasters.al that many parents would find unsuitable for
children under 14 years of age. This type of
MOVIE RATINGSprogramming contains one or more of the fol-
lowing: intense violence (V), intense sexual sit-
G: General Audience - All ages admitted.
Most parents would find this program suit-uations (S), strong coarse language (L), or
intensely suggestive dialogue (D).
able for all ages.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested -TV-MA -- This program is specifically
This programming contains material that par-designed to be viewed by adults and therefore
ents may find unsuitable for younger children.may be unsuitable for children under 17. This
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned - Thistype of programming contains one or more of
programming contains material that parentsthe following: graphic violence (V), explicit sex-
may find unsuitable for children under the ageual situations (S), or crude indecent language
of 13. (L). |
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