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AutoLock _r_l leature is an integrat-
d circuit that receives and processes
data sent by broadcasters, or other pro-
gram providers, that contain program con-
tent advisories. When programmed _v the
viewer, a TV with AutoLock _r'lcan respond
to the content aAvisories and block pro-
gram content that may be fimnd objection-
able (such as"offensive language, violence,
sexual situations, eto.), This is a great lea-
ture to censor the type of viewing children
may watch.
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Over the
next few
pages" you'll
learn how
to block channels
and certain rated pro-
drumming.
Below is a brief explanation
of
some terms and ratings you will jitM in the
AuloLoek
fealure,
AutoI,ock
TM
offers various BLOCKING
controls from which to choose:
Access Code: Azl Access (k_de must be set
to g_event children
fi_nn tmblocking
ques-
tionable
pmgramrning.
Channel
Block: Individual
chmtne]s
including
the AA: inputs can be blocked.
Clear
All: Allows
you clear al] channels
being blocked
from your viewing
set with
file Channel
Block Control.
Block All: Allows you to block ALL chan-
nels and A/W inputs at one time.
Movie Ratings: Block programming
b_rsed on ratings patterned by the Motion
Picture, s Asscx:iation 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 fire TV Ratings, _efer to fire
definitions listed on the coltmms to fl_e
right.
Press the SYSTEM MIEN [1 (OSD) but-
ton twice to display the AotoLock
reGew screen. This scTeen shows what is
actiwffed within the Autolmck settings.
Um_
NO Rang
G: General Audience - All ages admit-
ted. Most parents would find this Wo-
gram suitable for 'all ages. This type of
programming con'tains little or no vio-
lenoe, no strong ]ang_aage,and little or
no sexual di',dogue or situations.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested -
This progr_mmaingcontains muterkd th_a
parents may find masuitable for yomager
children.) It may coot_fin ooe or more of
the tbllowing: Moderate violence, s_mae
sexual situations, hffrequent coarse l_m-
garage,or scmle suggestive dialogue.
PG-13 : Pt_,nO_ Strongly Catai.oned-
This progrtmmfing
contains muterkd thtff
parents may find masuitable for diildren
reader the age of 13, It c_ontai!as one or
more of the following:
violence, sexu_ sit-
uatiens, coarse larigqtuge, or suggestive
dialogue.
R: Resttleted -This is prograngning is
specifically desi_ied fbr adults, Anyone
reader ttie age of 17 should only view dais
progr_,mmaing with an ecc_ptmyk_g
par-
ent or _Iult guarditm. It contains one or
more of the following: kitense violence,
intense sexual situations, stroog coarse
l_mguage, or intensely suggestive diNogue.
NC-17: No one, under the age of 17 will
be admitted.
- This type of progr_maing
should be viewed by adults only. It c_n-
tains graphic violence,
explicit sex, or
crude indecent language.
X: Adults Only - This type of pmgnun-
mhag
contahas
one or more
of the follow-
ing: ve_ gruphic violence, very gr_aphic
arm explicit or indecent sexuN acts, very
coarse _mdintensely suggestive l_mguage.
16
TV-Y - (All children -- This pro-
gram is designed to be appropriate
for all children.) Designed for a
very young audience, including children
ages 2-6. This type of progr_,mmaing is not
expected to frighten younger children.
TV-Y7 - (Directed to Older
Children -- This program is
designed for children age 7 and
above,) It may be more appropriatefbr
children who have acquired the develop-
merit skills needed to distingtti_ between
make-believe _mdreality. This program-
ming may include mild tkntasy and c_maic
violence (FV).
TV-G - (General Audience -- Most
parents would find this program
suitable for all ages,)'" This type of
progranmaing
COll_drls
lit[le
Or no
vie-
lence, no stroog larigqtage,tad little or no
sexuM dialogue or sittuNens.
TV-PG - (Parental Guidance
Suggested -- This ptvgram con-
tains material that parent_ _,
find unsuitable for younger children.) This
type of progrtmmaing contains one or more
of the tbllowing: Moderate violence (V),
scmaesexual situatiens (S), kifYequent
coarse hmguage (L), or s_e
suggestive
diNogue (D).
TV-I4 - (Parents Strongly
Cautioned -- This ptvgram con-
tains some material that many par-
ent_ would,find unsuitable for children
under t4 years _*f age,) This type of pro-
gr*,mm_]ng contains one or more of the fbl-
lowing: intense violence (V), intense sexu-
al situufioos (S), strong coarse ltmguage
(L), or intensely suggestive di_flegue tD).
TV-MA - (mature Audience Only
-- This program i_ specifically
designed to be viewed by adults
and therefore r,m'ybe unsuitable for chil-
dren under 170 This type of pmgraumaing
contains one or more of the following:
gr_aphicviolence (V), explicit sexual situa-
fioos (S), or crude indecent larigqtage (L),
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