Viewing The V-Chip - Samsung SyncMaster 211MP Owner's Instructions Manual

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Using the V-Chip
Main Menu
V-Chip (US only)
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 in USA requires that every television made, starting in 1998, must be equipped with
the technological device named V-Chip. The V-Chip can block certain rated television shows off television (if chosen) so
children cannot watch programs that their parents do not approve. With this device, program-rating information will be
transmitted along with the television signal, and be decoded by the chip in each television.
The chip will then compare the rating codes to values preset by the viewer, which is meant to be the parents. If the
rating codes are higher than the preset values, the television signal will be blocked, and a blank screen will be displayed.
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Adjusting Your LCD TV/Monitor
Sub-Menus
Function
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Sleep Timer Off
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PIP
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PBP
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Caption
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V-Chip
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Language English
Move Select Exit
When the V-Chip function is active, the PIP and channel auto program functions
does not work.
Function
V-Chip
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Enter Pin
O~9Select Exit
Function
V-Chip Lock : No
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TV GuideLines
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MPAA Rating
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Change Pin
Move Select Exit
Function
V-Chip Lock : Yes
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TV GuideLines
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MPAA Rating
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Change Pin
Move Select Exit
Function Descriptions
The V-Chip function automatically locks out
programming that is deemed inappropriate for children.
The user must first enter a PIN (Personal ID Number)
before any of the V-Chip restrictions can be set up or
changed.
Enter your 4-digit PIN number.
The default PIN number is 0000.
If you enter an incorrect pin number, Incorrect
message will be displayed for 3 seconds.
You can do directly by pressing the V.CHIP button
on the remote control.
Use the numeric buttons enter a new pin number.
Confirm New Pin appears. Again, use the numeric
buttons to enter the pin number you entered at the
previous step. If the two pin numbers do not match,
Incorrect message will be displayed for 3 seconds.
To activate the V-Chip function, set the V-Chip Lock to
Yes by pressing the - or + button.
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