UNDERSTANDINGTHE AUTOLOCKa CONTROLS
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he AutoLocka 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 age
contain program content advisories.When pro-of 17 should only view this programming with
grammed by the viewer,a TV with Autolockaan accompanying parent or adult guardian.
can respond to the content advisories and blockNC-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,sexualshould be viewed by adults only.
situations,etc.).This is a great feature to censor
the type of viewing children may watch.X:Adults Only - This type of programming
contains one or more of the following: very
AutoLocka offers various BLOCKINGgraphic violence, very graphic and explicit or
controls from which to choose:indecent sexual acts, very coarse and intensely
Access Code - An Access Code must besuggestive language.
set to prevent children from unblocking
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questionable or censored programming setTV-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 type
the Channel Block Control.of programming contains little or no violence,
no strong language, and little or no sexual dia-
Block All - Allows you to block ALL chan-
nels and A/V inputs at one time.logue or situations.
TV-PG -- This program contains material that
Movie Ratings - Certain blocking optionsparents may find unsuitable for younger chil-
exist which will block programming based on
ratings patterned by the Motion Picturesdren. Could contain Moderate violence (V),
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 material
programs can be blocked from viewing using
standard TV ratings set by TV broadcasters.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-
G: General Audience - All ages admitted.lowing: intense violence (V), intense sexual situ-
Most parents would find this program suit-ations (S), strong coarse language (L), or
intensely suggestive dialogue (D).
able for all ages.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested - ThisTV-MA -- This program is specifically designed
programming contains material that parentsto be viewed by adults and therefore may be
may find unsuitable for younger children.unsuitable for children under 17.This type of
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned - Thisprogramming contains one or more of the fol-
programming contains material that parentslowing: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual situ-
may find unsuitable for children under the ageations (S), or crude indecent language (L).
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