Samsung SPN4235 Owner's Instructions Manual page 47

How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X
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 objection-
able ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings).
Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN
1
button to select "Function", then press the ENTER
button.
Press the UP or DOWN button to select "V-Chip",
2
then press the ENTER button.
The message "Enter Pin" will appear. Enter your
3
4-digit PIN number.
The "V-Chip" screen will appear. Press the UP or
4
DOWN button to select "MPAA Rating," press the
ENTER button.
The "MPAA Rating" screen will appear. MPAA category.
5
Pressing the UP or DOWN button will cycle through the
MPAA categories:
General audience (no restrictions).
G
Parental guidance suggested.
PG
PG-13 PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned).
R (Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult).
R
NC-17 No children under age 17.
X (Adults only).
X
Not rated.
NR
While a particular category is selected, press the RIGHT button to activate it.
A selected letter ("U" or "B") will be displayed. Press the UP or DOWN button to select "U" or "B".
Press the RIGHT button to save the settings.
Note: 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.
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Function
Language English
Time
Caption
NR
Off
Auto Power Off Off
V-Chip
Film Mode Off
Move Select Menu
Function
Language English
Time
Caption
NR Off
Auto Power Off
On
V-Chip
Film Mode Off
Move Enter Menu
V-Chip
Enter Pin
Enter Pin : - - - -
V-Chip
V-Chip Lock No
TV GuideLines
MPAA Rating
Change Pin
Move Enter Menu
MPAA Rating
G U
B : Blocked
PG U
U : Unblocked
PG-13 U
R U
NC-17 U
X U
NR U
Move Enter Menu
How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel ("Emergency Escape")
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: "Excessive rating."
To resume normal viewing, tune to a different channel using the number buttons.
Under certain conditions (depending on the rating of the local TV programs) the V-Chip might
lock out all the channels. In this case, use the V.Chip function for an "emergency escape":
Press the MENU button.
1
Press the UP or DOWN button to select "V-Chip", then press the ENTER button.
2
Enter your PIN number, and press the RIGHT button to temporarily disable the V-Chip
3
Lock.
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