Samsung pl43d450 User Manual page 20

Basic Features
MPAA Rating: You can block movies depending on
their MPAA rating. The Motion Picture Association of
America(MPAA) has implemented a rating system that
provides parents or guardians with advanced information
on which films are appropriate for children.
– 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.
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The V-Chip will automatically block any category
that deals with more sensitive material. For
example, if you block the PG-13 category, then R,
NC-17 and X will automatically be blocked.
Canadian English: You can block TV programs
depending on their Anglophone Canadian ratings.
– 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 deals with more sensitive material. For
example, if you block the G category, then PG,
14+ and 18+ will automatically be blocked.
Canadian French: You can block TV programs
depending on their Anglophone Canadian ratings.
– 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.
✎
The V-Chip will automatically block any category
that deals with more sensitive material. For
example, if you block the 8 ans+ category, then
13 ans+, 16 ans+ and 18 ans+ will automatically
be blocked also.
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English
Downloadable U.S. Rating: Parental restriction
information can be used while watching DTV channels.
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NOTE
x
If information is not downloaded from the
broadcasting station, the Downloadable U.S.
Rating menu is deactivated.
x
Parental restriction information is automatically
downloaded while watching DTV channels. It
may take several seconds.
x
The Downloadable U.S. Rating menu
is available for use after information is
downloaded from the broadcasting station.
However, depending on the information from
the broadcasting station, it may not be available
for use.
x
Parental restriction levels differ depending on
the broadcasting station. The default menu
name and Downloadable US Rating change
depending on the downloaded information.
x
Even if you set the on-screen display to another
language, the Downloadable U.S. Rating
menu will appear in English only.
x
The rating will automatically block certain
categories that deal with more sensitive
material.
x
The rating titles (For example: Humor Level..etc)
and TV ratings (For example: DH, MH, H..etc)
may differ depending on the broadcasting
station.
■ Change PIN: The Change PIN screen will appear.
Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter them. As
soon as the 4 digits are entered, the Confirm New
PIN screen appears. Re-enter the same 4 digits. When
the Confirm screen disappears, your PIN has been
memorized.
How to watch a restricted channel
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:
This channel is blocked by V-Chip. Please enter the PIN to
unblock.
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If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control buttons
in the following sequence, which resets the pin to
(off) →
"0-0-0-0": POWER
POWER(on)
→ 8 → 2 → 4 →
MUTE