UNDERSTANDINGTHE AUTOLOCKa FEATURE
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he AutoLockafeature is an integratedMOVIE RATINGS Continued
Tcircuit that receives and processes dataR: Restricted - This is programming is specif-
sent by broadcasters, or other prically designed for adults. ogramAnyone under the
providers, that contain program content advi-age of 17 should only view this programming
sories. When programmed by the viewerwith an accompanying parent or adult guardian., a
TVwith AutoLockacan respond to the con-NC-17: No one under the age of 17 will
tent advisories and block program contentbe admitted. - This type of programming
that may be found objectionable (such asshould be viewed by adults only.
offensive language, violence, sexual situa-
X: Adults Only - This type of programming
tions, etc.). This is a great feature to censorcontains one or more of the following: very
the type of viewing children may watch.graphic violence, very graphic and explicit or
AutoLocka offers various BLOCKINGindecent sexual acts, very coarse and intensely
controls from which to choose:suggestive language.
Access Code - An Access Code must be
TV RATINGS
set to prevent children from unblocking ques-TV-Y -- Designed for a very young audience,
tionable or censored programming set byincluding children ages 2-6.
their parents.
TV-Y7 --It may be appropriate for children
Channel Block - After an access code hasage 7 and above who have acquired the devel-
been programmed, you can block individualopment skills needed to distinguish between
channels including the A/V inputs.
make-believe and reality.
Clear All - Allows you clear all channelsTV-G -- Suitable for most audiences, this type
being blocked from your viewing set with theof programming contains little or no violence,
Channel Block Control.no strong language, and little or no sexual dia-
Block All - Allows you to block ALL chan-logue or situations.
nels and A/V inputs at one time.TV-PG -- This program contains material that
parents may find unsuitable for younger chil-
Movie Ratings - Certain blocking options
exist which will block programming baseddren. Could contain Moderate violence (V),
some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse
on ratings patterned by the Motion Pictureslanguage (L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).
Association of America.
TV-14 -- This program contains some material
TV Ratings - Just like the Movie Ratings,that many parents would find unsuitable for
programs can be blocked from viewing usingchildren under 14 years of age. This type of
standard TV ratings set by TV broadcasters.
programming contains one or more of the fol-
MOVIE RATINGSlowing: intense violence (V), intense sexual sit-
uations (S), strong coarse language (L), or
G: General Audience - All ages admitted.intensely suggestive dialogue (D).
Most parents would find this program suit-
able for all ages.TV-MA -- This program is specifically
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested -designed to be viewed by adults and therefore
This programming contains material that par-may be unsuitable for children under 17. This
ents may find unsuitable for younger children.type of programming contains one or more of
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned - Thisthe following: graphic violence (V), explicit
programming contains material that parentssexual situations (S), or crude indecent lan-
may find unsuitable for children under the ageguage (L).
of 13.
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