Perhaps you have heard of the different Profanity Filters now on the market. We have evaluated them and have compiled the following chart to help you choose the one
appropriate for your needs. [The following is © Family Safe Media and is used by permission. Unauthorized duplicaiton is prohibated.]
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Use This Chart To Compare Profanity Filters
*The “Curse-Free TV” filter is a branded version of the TVGuardian Model 101.
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TV Guardian
Model 201
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TV Guardian
Model 301
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TV Guardian
Model 101
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ProtecTV
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Filters the profanity by monitoring the closed-caption signal embedded in the video signal. Source
must have 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 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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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.
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Allows for control of the closed-captioning display.
On/Off OR only when it is filtering the
scentence.
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On-screen menus for Parents, Kids, Family and Other.
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Sensitivity Settings
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Strict, Moderate, Tolerant and Off
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Strict, Moderate, Tolerant and Off
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Strict and Moderate
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None
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Has the ability to control certain word groups and types.
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Religious, Sexual References, Hell & Damn (may be toggled on and off)
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Religious, Sexual References, Hell & Damn (may be toggled on and off)
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None
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None
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Has the ability to be turned OFF to disable the filtering without having to disconnect the device.
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On-screen menu controlled
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On-screen menu controlled
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Physical switch
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None
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Audio Inputs
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Two Inputs
RCA HiFi Stereo (L/R),
Or Digital Audio
(Digital Coaxial)
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Two Inputs
RCA HiFi Stereo (L/R),
Or Digital Audio
(Digital Coaxial)
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One Input
RCA HiFi Stereo (L/R)
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One Input
RCA HiFi Stereo (L/R)
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Audio Outputs
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Three Outputs
RF (Coaxial),
RCA HiFi Stereo (L/R),
Digital Audio
(Toslink &
Digital Coaxial)
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Two Outputs
RCA HiFi Stereo (L/R),
Digital Audio
(Digital Coaxial)
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Two Outputs
RF (Coaxial),
RCA HiFi Stereo (L/R)
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Two Outputs
RF (Coaxial),
RCA HiFi Stereo (L/R)
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Video Inputs
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Two Inputs
Composite Video (RCA),
S-Video
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Two Inputs
Composite Video (RCA),
S-Video
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One Input
Composite Video (RCA)
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One Input
Composite Video (RCA)
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Video Outputs
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Three Outputs
RF (Coaxial),
Composite (RCA),
S-Video
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Two Outputs
Composite (RCA),
S-Video
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Two Outputs
RF (Coaxial),
Composite (RCA)
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Two Outputs
RF (Coaxial) OR Composite (RCA)
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Warranty
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1 Year Limited Warranty
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1 Year Limited Warranty
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None
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None
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30-day Satisfaction Guarantee when purchased from Family Safe Media.
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Phone Technical Support
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479-571-7689
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479-571-7689
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479-571-7689
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Discontinued
Out of Business
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Email Technical Support
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Discontinued
Out of Business
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Order Now
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Order Now
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Discontinued
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Discontinued
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Editorial:
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Pro: The
TVGuardian is good at what it does and is our choice for filtering profanity.
This new model has more features than the previous. Including on-screen menu control with a
password feature. Plus more choices on word control Plus Digital Audio and S-Video support.
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Pro: This new
model has the same features as the TVG Model 201 (left column) but without the RF Modulator, Digital Optical Audio and has two inputs.
If you have a TV with video inputs and you don’t have a home theater system, you will be
fine with this TVG Model 301.
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Most people turn off the filter while watching a religious show because it cannot tell the
difference between a good reference to God or a bad one.
Con: Setup
instructions are not as complete for people that have a lot of toys. Wish we could choose the words we want filtered and their replacements. S-Video or Component
Video support would be nice. Some of these features are offered in the new TV Guardian Model 201 (Left Column)
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Pro:
Installation guide is very complete. The hardware is well built
The ProtecTV filters 400 words, reportedly more than the TVGuardian, but how many offensive words
are there?
Con: It
doesn’t display the closed-captioning when it is filtering profanity -- only displays if closed- captioning is turned on for the entire movie.
Strange definition of 400 offensive words. It filtered “kill” and
“dead”, but missed “pissed”.
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