Samsung PN50B430P2D User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 28

❑ V-Chip 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. N V-Chip function is not available in HDMI or Component mode. N 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, which resets the pin to '0-0-0-0' : Power Off. → MMUTE → 8 → 2 → 4 → Power On. N Allow all: Press to unlock all TV ratings. / Block all: Press to lock all TV ratings.  V-Chip Lock → Off / On Turns the V-Chip function on/off.  TV Parental Guidelines 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. TV Parental Guidelines Allow All Block All • 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 Move Enter Return N The V-Chip will automatically block certain categories that are more restrictive. 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 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). MPAA Rating Allow All Block All • 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. Move Enter Return N While a particular category is selected, press the ENTERE button to activate it. The " \ " symbol will be displayed. Press the ENTERE button to block or unblock the category. N The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is More restrictive. For example, if you block the PG-13 category, then R, NC-17 and X will automatically be blocked also.  Canadian English 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. N The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is More restrictive. For example, if you block G category, then PG, 14+ and 18+ will automatically be blocked also.  Canadian French You can block TV programs depending on their French Canadian rating. • G: General • 8 ans+: Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. • 13 ans+: Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13. • 16 ans+: Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16. • 18 ans+: Programming restricted to adults. N The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is More restrictive. For example, if you block 8 ans+ category, then 13 ans+, 16 ans+ and 18 ans+ will automatically be blocked also. English - 28 Canadian French Allow All Block All Move Enter Return Continued...