T
he AutoLock™ feature is an integrat-
ed circuit that receives and processes
data sent by broadcasters, or other pro-
gram providers, that contain program con-
tent advisories. When programmed by the
viewer, a TV with AutoLock™ can respond
to the content advisories and block pro-
gram content that may be found objection-
able (such as offensive language, violence,
sexual situations, etc.). This is a great fea-
ture to censor the type of viewing children
may watch.
Over the next few pages you’ll learn how
to block channels and certain rated pro-
gramming. Below is a brief explanation of
some terms and ratings you will find in the
AutoLock feature.
AutoLock™ 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 A/V 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 Association 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 SYSTEM MENU (OSD) but-
ton twice to display the AutoLock
review screen. This screen shows what is
activated within the AutoLock settings.
UNDERSTANDING THE AUTOLOCK™ CONTROLS
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 that
parents may find unsuitable for younger
children.) It may contain one or more of
the following: Moderate violence, some
sexual situations, infrequent coarse 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 of 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 - This 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.
MOVIE RATINGS
(M
OTION
P
ICTURE
A
SSOCIATION OF
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MERICA
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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 programming 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 appropriate for
children who have acquired the develop-
ment skills needed to distinguish between
make-believe and reality. This program-
ming may include mild fantasy and comic
violence (FV).
TV-G - (General Audience -- Most
parents would find this program
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.
TV-PG - (Parental Guidance
Suggested -- This program con-
tains material that parents may
find unsuitable for younger children.) 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).
TV-14 - (Parents Strongly
Cautioned -- This program con-
tains some material that many par-
ents would find unsuitable for children
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 coarse language
(L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).
TV-MA - (Mature Audience Only
-- This program is specifically
designed to be viewed by adults
and therefore may be unsuitable for chil-
dren under 17.) This type of programming
contains one or more of the following:
graphic violence (V), explicit sexual situa-
tions (S), or crude indecent language (L).
TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES
(TV BROADCASTERS)
