T_he AutoLock TM j;_atur(, is an integrat-
d circuit that receives and processes
clam sent by broadcasters, or other pro-
gram providers, that _ontuin program _on-
tent advisories. When programmed by the
viewer; a TV with AutoLock TM _an respond
to the _onnmt advisories and block pro-
gram content that may be found ol]ic_tion-
abl_ (such as qffensi]e language, viol_m_e,
sexual situations, etc.), This is a great f!_a-
ture to censor the type of viewing _hihhvm
may watch.
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* NC-17
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Over the next few pages you'll learn how
to bloek channels and certain ran_d pro-
gramming. Below is a brief explanation of
some n_rms and ratings you will find in the
AutoLo_ k.f!_uture,
AutoLock TM offers various BLOCKING
controls from which to choose:
Access Code: An Access Code must be set
to prevent children from unblocking ques-
tionable programming,
Channel Block: Individual channels
including the AiV inputs can be blocked.
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: Block programming
based on ratings patterned by the Motion
Pictures Associa/ion of America,
TV Ratings: Block programming based
on standard TV ratings set by TV broad-
casters,
To learn more about the Motion Picture
Ratings and the TV Ratings, refer to the
definitions listed on the columns to the
right,
Press the STATUS/EXIT button twice to
display the AotoLock review screen.
This screen shows what is activated within
the AutoLock settings,
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 lhat
parents may find unsuitable for younger
children.) It may contain one or more of
the following: Moderate violence, some
sexual situations, infrequent coame lan-
guage, 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 sit-
uations, 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 par-
ent 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 o,1"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 - "l_is type of program-
ming contains one or more of the follow-
ing: very graphic violence, very graphic
and explicit or indecent sexual acts, very
coarse and intensely suggestive language.
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N V-Y - (All children -- Thispm-
gram 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.
N V.Y7 - (Directed to Older
Children -- This program is
designed fi)r _hildren age 7 and
above,) It may be more appropriate for
children who have acquired the develop-
ment skills needed to distinguish between
make-believe and reality. This program-
ruing may include mild fantasy and comic
violence (FV).
_ V-G - (General Audience -- Most
parents would find this program
suitable for all ages,) "l_is type of
programming contains little or no vio-
lence, no strong language, and little or no
sexual dialogue or situations.
_/_ V-PG - (Parental Guidance
Suggested -- This program _on-
rains material that parents may
.[i'M unsuitable for younger chiMren.) This
type of programming contains one or more
of the following: Moderate violence (V),
some sexual situations (S), infrequent
coarse language (L), or some suggestive
dialogue (D),
_ V.14 - (Parents Strongly
Cautioned -- This program con-
tains some material that many par-
ents would find unsuitable jbr chiMren
under 14 years of age,) This type of pro-
gramming contains one or more of the fol-
lowing: intense violence (V), intense sexu-
al situations (S), strong coame language
(L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D),
TV-MA - (Mature Audience Only
-- This program is specifi'_ally
designed to be _iewed by adults
and therefore may be unsuitable for chil-
dren under ! 7,) "l_is type of programming
contains one or more of the following:
graphic violence (V), explicit sexual situa-
tions (S), or crude indecent language (L),
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