Tehe AutoLock'rMJbature is an integrat-
d circuit that receives andproces_es
data sent by broadcasters, or other pn_-
gram providers, that contain prugram
content advisories. Whenprogrammed
l_v the viewez a TV with AutoLoek TM can
respond to the content advisories and
block prugram content that may be fixmd
objectionable (such cLqoffensive lan-
guage, violence, _exual _ituations, etc.).
is is a great,[eature to censor the type
of viewing children may watch.
AutoLocK rM offers various BLOCK-
ING controls from which to ehonse:
Access Code - An Access Code must be
set to prevent children from unblocking
questionable or censoled programming
set by their parents.
Channd Block - After an access code
has been programmed, you can block
individualchannels 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
channels and A/V irq_utsat one time.
Movie Ratings - Certain blocking
options exist which will block program-
ruing based on ratings patterned by the
Mot_on Pictures Association of America.
TV Ratings - Just like the Movie
Ratir_gs,progrems can be blocked from
viewing nsmg standard TV ratings set by
TV broadcasters.
MOVIE RA'IINGS
G: General Audience - All ages admit-
ted. Most parents would find this pro-
gram suitable for all ages.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested -
This pro_,_ing contains material that
parents may findunsuitable for younger
children.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned -
This programming contains material that
parents may findunsuitable for children
under the age of 13.
MOVIE RATINGS Continued
R: Restricted - This is prograr_ning is
specifically designed for adults. Anyone
under the age of 17 should only view this
programming with an accompanying par-
ent or adult guardian.
NC-17: No one under the age of 17 will
be admitted. - This type of programming
should be viewed by a_tults only.
X: Adults Only - This type of program-
ming contains one or mo_ of the follow-
ing: very graphic violence, very graphic
and explicit or indecent sexual acts, very
coarse and intensely suggestive language.
TV RATING_
TV-Y -- Designed for a veryyoung audi-
ence, including children ages 2-.6.
TV-Y7 -- it may be appropriate for chil-
dren age 7 and above who have acquired
the development skills needed to distin-
guish between make-believe and reality.
TV-G -- Suitable for most audiences, this
type of programming contains little or no
violence, no strong language, and litile or
no sexual 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), orsome
suggestive dialogue (D).
TV-14 -- This program contains some
material that many parents would find
unsuitable for children under 14yea_ of
age. This type of pmgrarnming contains
one or more of the following: intense vio-
lence (V), intense sexual situations (S),
s_ong coarse language (L), or intensely
suggestive dialogue (D).
TV-MA -- This prggram is specifically
designed to be viewed by adultsand there-
fore may be unsuitable for children under
17.This type of progrmnming contains one
or more of the following: graphic violence
(V), explicit sexual situations (S), or crude
indecent language (L).
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