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42 SrnartLock
SmartLock enables parents to prevent their children from watch-
ing inappropriate material on T_
SmartLock reads the ratings for programming
(except for news
and sports programs, unedited movies on premium cable channels,
and Emergency Broadcast System signals),then denies access to
programming
if the program's rating meets or exceeds the limita-
tions you select.The ratings are defined on page 45.
To block ratings, follow the steps below.
I
eressthe.ENO
button
I
•
SMARTLOCK
PRESS_
REVIEW
EXIT
PRIM SETUP
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jVCR PROGRAM
2
Press the PLAYIA
button
or the STOP/V
button
to select
SMARTLOCK.Then,
press the F.FWDil_
button.
Enter Your Access
Code
3
Use the Number
buttons
to enter
your
access code,
The default code is 071 I. If you have not set up your personal
access code, you should use 071 I. (To set up your personal access
code, see page 44,)
The SMARTLOCK
menu will appear.
SMA_TLOCK
Enter
Your Access
Code
4
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOPIV
button to select
BLOCK.Then,
press the F.FWD/I_
button.
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SMARTLOCK
•
BLOCK
CHANGE
COOE
SELECT
&V
CHOOSE
I_
END
PRESS
EXIT
PHILIPS
Helpful Hints
If the 'Incorrect Access Code..." mes-
sage appears after step 3, enter the
correct
0ccess
code.
Programming may be rated by the
Motion Picture Association of
America (MPAA) or according to the
Television Parental Guidelines. In
order to block any inappropriate
programming, set your limits in both
places (Movie Ratings and Parental
Guidelines).
You will complete steps I-7 twice,
choosing Movie Ratings at step 5
the first time, then choosing
Parental Guidelines at step 5 the
second time.
Tape playback will not be available
if the rating of the tape is blocked.
If you enter the access code once,
you may change channels without
seeing the "CHANNEL XX
BLOCKED" message again. If you
turn off the TV/VCR power, you will
be asked for the access code again
when you tune to a blocked chan-
nel.
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