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Understanding the SmartLock Control
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T
he SmartLock™ feature is an integrated cir-
cuit that receives and processes data sent by
broadcasters, or other program providers, that
contain program content advisories. When pro-
grammed by the viewer, a TV with SmartLock™
can respond to the content advisories and block
program content that may be found objection-
able (such as offensive language, violence, sexual
situations, etc.). This is a great feature to censor
the type of viewing children may watch.
SmartLock™ offers various BLOCK-
ING controls from which to choose:
Access Code - An Access Code must be
set to prevent children from unblocking
questionable or censored programming set
by their parents.
Channel Block - After an access code has
been programmed, you can block individual
channels including the A/V inputs.
Clear All - Allows you clear all channels
being blocked from your viewing set with
the Channel Block Control.
Block All - Allows you to block ALL chan-
nels and A/V inputs at one time.
Movie Ratings - Certain blocking options
exist which will block programming based
on ratings patterned by the Motion Pictures
Association of America.
TV Ratings - Just like the Movie Ratings,
programs can be blocked from viewing using
standard TV ratings set by TV broadcasters.
MOVIE
RATINGS
G: General Audience - All ages admitted.
Most parents would find this program suit-
able for all ages.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested -
This programming contains material that par-
ents may find unsuitable for younger children.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned - This
programming contains material that parents
may find unsuitable for children under the age
of 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 vio-
lence, no strong language, and little or no sex-
ual dialogue 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).