Use the following chart to decide which TVGuardian will work best for you.
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Use This Chart To Compare Profanity Filters *There are a number of other models. |
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| Filters the profanity by monitoring the closed-caption signal embedded in the video signal. The source must have a closed-caption signal to filter. |
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| Hooks between the TV and VCR/DVD/Satellite Receiver or Cable Tuner. |
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| Works with most TV shows and movies. |
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| When an offensive word is detected, the filter mutes the sound for the entire closed-captioned phrase (not just the word). |
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| When the filter mutes the sound it displays the muted sentence on the screen with a replacement word. |
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| Acts like a smart remote control to quickly use the remote control signal (IR) to mute the sound when foul language is detected. |
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| When the filter mutes the sound for the offending sentence it ‘xxx’ out the offending word. Only if you have the closed captioning turned on, otherwise, it will not display anything. | ||||||
| Allows for control of the closed-captioning display. On/Off OR only when it is filtering the sentence. |
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| On-screen menus for Parents, Kids, Family, and Other. |
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| Sensitivity Settings |
Strict, Moderate, Tolerant, and Off |
Strict, Moderate, Tolerant, and Off |
Strict, Moderate, Tolerant, and Off |
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| Has the ability to control certain word groups and types. |
Religious, Sexual References, Hell & Damn (may be toggled on and off) |
Religious, Sexual References, Hell & Damn (may be toggled on and off) |
Religious, Sexual References, Hell & Damn (may be toggled on and off) |
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| Has the ability to be turned OFF to disable the filtering without having to disconnect the device. |
Button Controlled |
On-screen menu controlled |
On-screen menu controlled |
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Audio Inputs |
No Audio Connections Required |
Two HDMI |
Two Inputs |
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Audio Outputs |
No Audio Connections Required |
Two HDMI |
Three Outputs |
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Video Inputs |
No Video Connections Required |
Two HDMI |
Two Inputs |
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Video Outputs |
No Video Connections Required |
Two HDMI |
Three Outputs |
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| Warranty |
1 Year Limited Warranty |
1 Year Limited Warranty |
1 Year Limited Warranty |
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| 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee when purchased from Family Safe Media. |
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| Phone Technical Support |
Yes |
Yes |
Out of Warranty |
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None of these models support TV or Movies downloaded over the Internet, otherwise known as streaming video. |
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Editorial: |
Pro: This model works great with the latest technology, including HDMI and digital audio connections. It acts like a smart remote control using the TV’s remote mute signal to mute the sound when it detects foul language. The yellow video cable connection is still required to detect the closed-caption information. Please Note: |
Pro: This new model has more features than all the previous models. Including on-screen menu control with a password feature. Plus more choices on word control Plus HDMI and Digital Audio support The yellow video cable connection is still required to detect the closed-caption information. |
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