| Curse Words Blocked by TVG Technology |
| Title |
Rating |
Before TVG
|
With TVG
|
% Filtered
|
| Spiderman |
PG 13 |
29
|
0
|
100%
|
| X Men |
PG 13 |
11
|
0
|
100%
|
| Shrek |
PG |
18
|
0
|
100%
|
| Miss Congeniality |
PG 13 |
62
|
0
|
100%
|
| Laura Croft: Tomb Raider |
PG 13 |
11
|
1
|
91%
|
| How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days |
PG 13 |
87
|
5
|
95%
|
| Haunted Mansion |
PG |
14
|
1
|
93%
|
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is TVGuardian® different from the V-Chip?
The V-Chip is an automated on/off switch. It is based on a ratings system that
is 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 or DVD. TVGuardian® fills a void left by the V-Chip. Most parents who do
not want their children to watch a certain program will simply not allow it. Other
programs, however, may be suitable for children, except for the language. TVGuardian®
solves this problem. And since it reads the CC signal, it will work on most movies
played on your own DVD player or VCR.
Q: Why does TVGuardian® mute the phrase instead of just the offensive word?
TVGuardian® mutes the entire offensive phrase instead of just the word and displays
the modified text, by design. It's too easy to fill in the blanks in your mind
when only a single word is muted. Displaying the profanity free text version
of the muted phrase makes your eyes focus on the text instead of the lips. The
TVGuardian® method makes it more difficult to know what word caused the mute.
Q: Does my TV need a closed-caption decoder for TVGuardian® to work?
No. TVGuardian® has everything it needs to filter out offensive language. As
a matter of fact, TVGuardian® can be used as a stand alone closed caption decoder.
Q: What does Closed Captioned mean?
The closed captioned signal is a hidden text signal that is embedded in the
video signal of most broadcast television programs and DVD and VHS movies, and
is made available for the hearing impaired. A closed caption decoder is required
to view this text.
Q: Is the closed-captioned text displayed all the time?
Actually, TVGuardian® has three (3) CC settings for your convenience.
- ON ALWAYS displays continuous closed-caption text. When the filter function
is on and an offensive word/phrase is detected, TVGuardian will mute the audio
and replace the text with a more appropriate text phrase.
- ON MUTE displays the edited text on your television screen only when TVGuardian®
has detected and muted an offensive phrase.
- The third setting turns off the display of closed-caption text.
Q: How do I connect TVGuardian®?
Bring your cable or satellite into the receiver or VCR. Connect the VCR output
to the TVGuardian® input. Connect the TVGuardian® output to your television input.
Please see the manual for more detailed instruction. NOTE: TVGuardian® will
not work with TV/VCR or TV/DVD combination units.
Q: What inputs and outputs are available on TVGuardian®?
TVGuardian® Model 201 supports two inputs including S-Video, Composite Video,
HiFi Stereo Audio (RCA type), Digital Coaxial Audio, and Optical Digital Audio. Model 201's
output includes S-Video, Composite Video, HiFi Stereo Audio (RCA type), Digital Coaxial Audio,
Optical Digital Audio as well as the optional RF output.
TVGuardian® 301 supports
one input: Composite Video or S-Video and HiFi Stereo Audio (RCA type)or Digital Coaxial Audio. Output includes Composite Video or S-Video and HiFi Stereo Audio (RCA type)or Digital Coaxial Audio.
Q: What is included with the unit?
Models 201 and 101 come with one coaxial cable, one RCA type cable, one power converter, one user manual, one warranty registration card. Model 301 includes two RCA type cables, one power converter, one user manual, and one warranty registration card.
TVGuardian® includes only the most commonly used cables for the application. To include more cables would drive the cost up for everyone, even if they don't require the additional cables. Therefore, additional cables must be purchased separately, as needed.
Q: What are the physical dimensions of the TVGuardian®?
The physical dimensions for Model 201 are 11"x7.5"x2". The physical dimensions for Model 301 are 5.75"x4.375"x2.5"
Q: How can I connect my DVD Player and VCR to TVGuardian®?
TVGuardian® Model 201 has two inputs available. Simply connect one device to
Input 1 and the other device to Input 2. There is no need for Audio/Video Switch
Box unless your system has more than two devices. TVGuardian® 301 has a single
input. To use multiple devices without having to disconnect one to use the other,
you will need to purchase an Audio/Video Switch Box. This will allow you to
switch between multiple sources (DVD Player, VCR, etc.) by pushing a button.
An Audio/Video Switch Box can be found at most electronics stores.
Q: Does TVGuardian® work with all TV Shows, Videos and DVDs?
TVGuardian® works with virtually all pre-scripted TV shows and DVD and VHS videos.
TVGuardian® will not work with live programs, such as news, sporting events,
talk shows, and day time dramas.
Q: Does TVGuardian® work with TV/VCR or TV/DVD Combo units?
No. TVGuardian® must be able to read the closed captioned signal before it reaches
the TV. This is not possible with the TV/VCR or TV/DVD Combo units.
Q: Does TVGuardian® work with DVD Players?
TVG® works with most DVD players. If your DVD player is equipped with "Progressive
Scan," you must turn this function off for TVG® to work properly. Progressive
Scan has been discovered to strip the closed captioned signal from the video
signal, therefore rendering TVGuardian® ineffective.
Q: Does TVGuardian® work with all DVD Movies?
TVGuardian® works with most original DVD movies. However, some companies do not
put closed captioning on all of their DVDs. Please look for one of these Closed
Captioned symbols on the back of the DVD case:
This is a generic symbol and can be used by any company.
This is a registered trademark of the National Captioning Institute (NCI) and is only used for productions that are captioned by NCI.
Q: Does it support HiFi Stereo and/or surround sound?
TVGuardian® Models 201 and 301 will mute all digital audio formats. However, there may
be a slight delay when the digital audio is unmuted. If your surround sound
amplifier causes an excessive delay that is bothersome, you may want to use
an analog audio connection. Your TVGuardian® set top box will not
selectively mute the center channel.
Q: Does TVGuardian® filter 'god' when used as an expletive?
When the Religious wordset is turned on, TVGuardian® filters all vain references to deity. To watch a religious
program, you may want to turn this wordset off.
Q: Why doesn't TVGuardian® detect every offensive word?
- The program you are watching is either not closed captioned or the captioning
is not synchronized with the audio (live TV, news, sports, talk shows, daytime
dramas using roll-up style of captioning). You may either switch the channel
and then switch it back to the original program, or turn off your VCR/Cable
Box and then turn it back on again.
- The program is being filtered, but there are captioning errors (words left
out, misspelled, not synchronized with the audio, or the closed captioning
is corrupt).
- The word is not in the TVG® dictionary.
- The TVG® Mode is not on a strict enough setting.
Q: We watch a lot of DVD movies on our computer. Is there a TVG® version for the computer?
Currently, there is not a TVG® for the computer.
Q: We live in a country other than the United States. Will TVG® work here/will TVG® work with the PAL System?
TVG works on the NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) sytem only. We have been studying ways to make TVG work with the PAL (Phase Altering Line) system that is used widely around the world, but do not yet have a PAL version.
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