Samsung PN50B450 User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 30
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❑ 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, Component or PC 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. Move Enter Return • X: Adults only. • NR: Not rated. 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 - 30 Canadian French Allow All Block All Move Enter Return Continued...