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TV Guardian Frequently Asked Questions
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How does the TVGuardian work? TVGuardian uses the hidden closed caption signal to find profanity. The process consists of monitoring the closed captioned signal, each captioned word is checked against a dictionary of offensive words stored in the TVGuardian. If an offensive word is detected, the audio is muted for the sentence, the offensive word is removed from the closed captioned signal. A suitable word is substituted for the profanity, when appropriate, and the replacement sentence is displayed on the screen in text form. Example:
Top Back What are the different settings available with TVGuardian Model 101? TVGuardian Model 101 has two switches, and both switches have three settings. The first switch controls the filter setting. The filter options are: The second switch is the closed-caption switch. It controls what happens when an offensive word is detected. The closed-caption options are: 1. Off The following illustrates how Strict Mode and Display Text During Mute Only operates: Mrs. Doubtfire: E.T.: Back to the Future: Independence Day: What type of warranty do I get with TVGuardian? TVGuardian comes with a one year limited warranty. Is there a money back Satisfaction Guarantee? Yes. If you are not completely satisfied with TVGuardian, just return it to us within 30 days after delivery for a full refund of the purchase price not including shipping and handling. More information. Top Back How do I connect TVGuardian to my TV? Simply plug the included A/V cable into your VCR's Audio & Video Out jacks, and plug the other end into TVGuardian's Audio & Video In jacks. Then plug the supplied coaxial cable from TVGuardian into your television's ANT IN jack. TVGuardian also has A/V OUT jacks for use with stereo TV sets. One coaxial cable and one 3-pronged A/V cable is included with each TVGuardian. For additional installation diagrams, click here Also see the 3-port Video Switch for easy setup between multiple devices. VCRs that don't support closed captioning and, therefore, are not compatible with
the TVGuardian: If your JVC VCR has 'video stabilization mode' in the menu. You will need to turn this feature off (it strips the CC). Top
Back Will the TVGuardian work with my DVD player? The TVGuardian works with most DVD players by using the regular, non-digital, 3-pronged A/V connections. To have the TVGuardian technology and enjoy high-end video and optical audio, we recommend the TVG DVD Player. Top Back Does the TVGuardian support S-video and Composite Video? The TVGuardian model 101 doesn't have S-video or Composite video connections. The new TVG DVD Player does support these newer technologies. The TVGuardian DVD Player, models 201 and 301 supports S-video and Composite Video. Top Back What is the closed captioned signal? The closed captioned signal is a hidden signal that is embedded in the video signal of most broadcast television and video tapes. It is intended for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Closed-captioning service officially began in the early 1980's. On August 7, 1997, the FCC approved a new law which will mandate captioning on virtually all television programming in the United States. This mandate will be phased in over the coming years. However, today the closed captioned signal is in almost every new video release and major network broadcast. Again, TVGuardian reads this hidden signal to detect offensive words. This closed caption signal is not available on DVDs produced by Universal Studios. Top
Back Does my TV have to be equipped with the Closed-Caption feature? No. The TVGuardian is equipped with everything needed. All you have to do is connect one cable from your VCR to TVGuardian, and another cable from TVGuardian to your television. Top Back How do I know if a movie is closed captioned? You can normally expect any movie released or rereleased since the mid-1980's to be closed-captioned, this includes almost every movie including old movies. For instance, Gone With The Top
Back Does it work on regular TV? Yes it does. Virtually all programs broadcast on the major networks today are closed-captioned. This means TVGuardian works on regular TV programs such as Friends, Seinfeld, ER, Law and Order, etc. It also works on pay-per-view, and other cable channels such as HBO, USA, TBS, WGN, Cinemax and many more. New laws were passed in 1997 requiring 95% of all new programs, and 75% of all old programs to be closed-captioned. This law applies to all television, and it will be implemented over the next few years. Top Back Why doesn't it detect every profane word? Since TVGuardian is dependent on the accuracy of the closed captioning to detect offensive words, it cannot know if an offensive word is spoken unless it is captioned. The closed captioned signal is approximately 95% accurate on scripted, or prerecorded programs. Therefore, TVGuardian is approximately 95% accurate on these programs. However, it is not going to detect offensive words when the following occurs: 1. An offensive word is not captioned in the video signal. Top
Back Why should I buy TVGuardian when the V-Chip is here? TVGuardian and the V-Chip are two very different parental control devices. They are complimentary products, not competing products. The V-Chip is merely an automated on/off switch, while TVGuardian is an automatic editing device. In order for the V-Chip to work, a ratings system must be broadcast with the television signal. If a program's rating exceeds the allowed rating set by the parents, the V-Chip blocks the entire program. Since the V-Chip is based on the broadcast ratings system, it does not work on movies played on a VCR, Laser Disc Player, etc. However, the V-Chip can prevent entire programs from being viewed that you deem unsuitable for your children. TVGuardian, on the other hand, fills a void left by the V-Chip. Most parents that don't want their children watching certain programs, simply don't let their children watch them. We believe the biggest problem is programs made for children, with content suitable for children, except for the offensive language. TVGuardian solves this problem by automatically editing out the offensive language. In addition, it works on movies played on your own VCR. For more information on the V-Chip, click here. Top Back How do I know TVGuardian is really working? While watching TV or a movie, when TVGuardian finds a close-caption signal it will display 'TVG' in the bottom, left-hand corner of the screen. If there is no close-caption signal available the TVGuardian will display 'No TVG' in the bottom, left-hand corner of the screen. Top Back
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Wind is closed-captioned. However, if you want to be sure. Look at the movie label, or box. Some are captioned, yet don't contain a notice. However, most have "Closed-Captioned" or "CC" symbols. |
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