Samsung HCM653W User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 62

SPECIAL FEATURES 3 The "V-chip Mode" screen will appear. Move the joystick down to highlight "MPAA Rating," press the joystick to enter. 4 The "MPAA rating" screen will appear. MPAA category. Moving the joystick up or down will cycle through the MPAA categories: G General audience (no restrictions). PG Parental guidance suggested. PG-13 PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned). R R (Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult). NC-17 No children under age 17. X X (Adults only). NR Not rated. While a particular category is highlighted, move the joystick to the right to activate it. A blinking letter ("U" or "B") will be displayed. Move the joystick up or down to select "U" or"B". Move the joystick to the right to save the settings. Note: The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is "more restrictive." For example, if you block the "PG13" category, then "R," "NC-17," and "X" will automatically be blocked also. How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel ("Emergency Escape") If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: "Excessive rating." To resume normal viewing, tune to a different channel using the number buttons. Under certain conditions (depending on the rating of the local TV programs) the V-Chip might lock out all the channels. In this case, use the V.Chip button for an "emergency escape": Press the V-chip button on the remote control. Enter your PIN number, and move the joystick to the right to temporarily disable the V-Chip Lock. 4.19 CHAPTER FOUR: SPECIAL FEATURES