Samsung 560 User Manual page 31

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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'.
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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. → M MUTE → 8 →  → 4 → Power On.
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Allow all: Press to unlock all TV ratings. / Block all: Press to lock all TV ratings.
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V-Chip Lock → Off / On
Turns the V-Chip function on/off.
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TV Parental Guidelines
First, set up a personal identiication 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.
• Base Categories
- TV-Y: Young children / TV-Y: 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
N The V-Chip will automatically block certain categories that are more restrictive.
For example, if you block TV-Y category, then TV-Y 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.
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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).
• G: General audience (no restrictions).
• PG: Parental guidance suggested.
• PG-1: Parents strongly cautioned.
• R: Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult.
• NC-1: No children under age 17.
• X: Adults only.
• NR: Not rated.
N While a particular category is selected, press the ENTER
The " \ " symbol will be displayed. Press the ENTER
N The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is More restrictive.
For example, if you block the PG-1 category, then R, NC-1 and X will automatically be blocked also.
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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.
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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.
• 1 ans+: Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13.
• 1 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 is More restrictive.
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For example, if you block 8 ans+ category, then 1 ans+, 1 ans+ and 18 ans+ will
automatically be blocked also.
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button to activate it.
E button to block or unblock the category.
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TV Parental Guidelines
Allow All
Block All
Move Enter Return
MPAA Rating
Allow All
Block All
Move Enter Return
Canadian French
Allow All
Block All
Move Enter Return
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