Samsung BN68-02426A-00 - Manual (Page 27)

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V-Chip
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The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. The user must enter a PIN
(personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions are set up or changed.
V-Chip N function is not available in HDMI or Component mode.
The default PIN number of a new TV set is ‘0-0-0-0’ N .
If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control buttons in the following sequence,
N
which resets the pin to ‘0-0-0-0’ : Power Off. → MMUTE → 8 → 2 → 4 → Power On.
Allow all
N
: Press to unlock all TV ratings. / Block all: Press to lock all TV ratings.
V-ChipLock→Off/On „
Turns the V-Chip function on/off.
TV Parental Guidelines
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First, set up a personal identification number (PIN) and enable the V-Chip.
Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the
MPAA rating.
Base Categories •
TV-Y - : Young children / TV-Y7: Children 7 and over / TV-G: General audience /
TV-PG: Parental guidance / TV-14: Viewers 14 and over / TV-MA: Mature audience
Sub-ratings •
All - : Lock all TV ratings. / FV: Fantasy violence / V: Violence / S: Sexual situation
/ L: Adult Language / D: Sexually Suggestive Dialog
The V-Chip will automatically block certain categories that are more restrictive. N
For example, if you block TV-Y category, then TV-Y7 will automatically be blocked. Similarly, if you block the TV-G category,
then all the categories in the young adult group will be blocked ( TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 and TVMA). The sub-ratings (D, L, S, V)
work together similarly.
MPAA Rating
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The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
system and its main application is for movies. When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will
automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings
(either MPAA or TV-Ratings).
G • : General audience (no restrictions).
PG • : Parental guidance suggested.
PG-13 • : Parents strongly cautioned.
R • : Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult.
NC-17 • : No children under age 17.
X • : Adults only.
NR • : Not rated.
While a particular category is selected, press the
N
ENTER E button to activate it.
The “ \ ” symbol will be displayed. Press the ENTER E button to block or unblock the category.
The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is
N
More restrictive.
For example, if you block the PG-13 category, then R, NC-17 and X will automatically be blocked also.
Canadian English
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You can block TV programs depending on their Canadian English rating.
C • : Programming intended for children under age 8.
C8+ • : Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own.
G • : General programming, suitable for all audiences.
PG • : Parental Guidance.
14+ • : Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14.
18+ • : Adult programming.
The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is N More restrictive.
For example, if you block G category, then PG, 14+ and 18+ will automatically be blocked also.
MPAA Rating
Allow All
Block All
Return Enter Move
TV Parental Guidelines
Allow All
Block All
Return Enter Move
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