Magnavox MS3652S User manual, English (US) - Page 12

UNDERSTANDING THE SMARTLOCK CONTROLS SmartLock receives and processes data sent by broadcasters that contains program content advisories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with SmartLock can respond to the content advisories and block objectionable program content (offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.). This is a great feature to censor the type of viewing children may watch. Over the next few pages you'll learn how to block channels and certain rated programming. Below is a brief explanation of some terms and ratings you will find in the SmartLock feature. SmartLock offers various BLOCKING controls: Access Code: An Access Code must be set to prevent children from unblocking questionable or censored programming. Block Channel: After an access code has been programmed, you can block individual channels, including the Audio/Video inputs. Clear All: Allows you clear all channels blocked by Channel Block. Block All: Allows you to block ALL channels and Audio/Video inputs at one time. Movie Ratings: Block programming based on ratings of the Motion Pictures Association of America. TV Ratings: Just like the Movie Ratings, block viewing using standard TV ratings set by TV broadcasters. To learn more about the ratings of the Motion Pictures Association of America and TV Broadcasters, refer to the definitions at right. Movie Rating G On PG PG-13 R NC-17 X MOVIE RATINGS (MOTION PICTURES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA) G: General Audience - All ages admitted. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. This type of programming contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog 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 language, or some suggestive dialog. 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 situations, coarse language, or suggestive dialog. R: Restricted -This programming is specifically designed for adults. Anyone under the age of 17 should only view this programming with an accompanying parent or adult guardian. It contains one or more of the following: intense violence, intense sexual situations, strong coarse language, or intensely suggestive dialog. NC-17: No one under the age of 17 will be admitted. - This type of programming should be viewed by adults only. It contains graphic violence, explicit sex, or crude indecent language. X: Adults Only - This type of programming contains one or more of the following: very graphic violence, very graphic and explicit or indecent sexual acts, very coarse and intensely suggestive language. TV Rating TV-Y On TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES (TV BROADCASTERS) TV TV-Y - (All children -- This program is Y 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 TV-Y7 - (Directed to Older Children -- Y7 This program is designed for children age 7 and above.) It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the development skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. This programming may include mild fantasy and comic violence (FV). TV TV-G - (General Audience -- Most par- G ents would find this program suitable for all ages.) This type of programming contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog or situations. TV TV-PG - (Parental Guidance Suggested - PG - This program contains 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 dialog (D). TV TV-14 - (Parents Strongly Cautioned -- 14 This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.) This type of programming contains one or more of the following: intense violence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialog (D). TV TV-MA - (Mature Audience Only -- This MA program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.) This type of programming contains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual situations (S), or crude indecent language (L). 12