Samsung TX-R3081W manual How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines

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How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines”

The parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The “TV Parental Guidelines” or “MPAA Rating”.

1

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

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Setup

 

 

 

Plug & Play

 

√

 

 

Language

: English

√

 

Time

 

√

 

V-Chip

 

√

 

Caption

 

√

 

Menu Transparency : Medium

√

 

Function Help

: Off

√

 

 

 

 

 

2

Press the … or † button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the number buttons to enter your current 4-digit PIN.

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V-Chip

Enter PIN

3

The “V-Chip” menu is displayed.

Press the … or † button to select “TV Parental Guidelines”, then press the ENTER button.

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TV Parental Guidelines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALL FV V S L D

 

 

TV-Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV-Y7

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allow All

 

TV-G

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Block All

 

TV-PG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV-14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV-MA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

You can independently lock the TV ratings. The locked TV (FCC) ratings are indicated by the symbol

“ ”.

Press the …/†/œ/√ buttons and the ENTER button to activate the appropriate restrictions for TV (FCC) rating system.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

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TV Parental Guidelines

 

ALL FV V S L D

TV-Y

 

TV-Y7

Allow All

TV-G

Block All

TV-PG

TV-14

 

TV-MA

 

œAllow All :

Press to unlock all TV ratings. Block All :

Press to lock all TV ratings.

œTV-Y : Young children

TV-Y7 : Children 7 and over

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TV-G : General audience

TV-PG : Parent Guidance

TV-14 : Viewers 14 and over

TV-MA : Mature Audience

•These categories consist of two separate groups: “TV-Y” and “TV-Y7” (young children through age 7), and “TV-G” through “TV-MA” (everybody else).

•The restrictions for these two groups work independently: If a household includes very young children as well as young adults, the TV parental guidelines must be set up separately for each age group. (See page 62)

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Contents Owner’s Instructions English Digital Television Services Guide to Digital TVHow to View Digital Television Using a personal computer and monitorIntegrated TVs versus DTV-ready TVs and monitors How difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors? Installation Your New TVOperation Special Features TroubleshootingIdentifying Problems AppendixList of Features AccessoriesFamiliarizing Yourself with the TV Connection Jacks Side Video Input´ Video Input Audio InputConnection Jacks Rear Digital Audio Output jack OpticalInput jacks Video Input jacksRemote Control Antenna¨ Number buttons +100VCR/DVD Controls Press to add or erase channels in the TV’s memoryPress to display the memorized channels menu Controls the caption decoderConnecting VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin LeadsConnecting Cable TV Antennas with 75-ohm Round LeadsSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Cable without a Cable BoxConnecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some ChannelsConnect this cable to a two-way splitter Cable Box Switch Connecting a VCR TV Rear PanelConnecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connecting a DVD Player Connecting to Y, PB, PRConnecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box Connecting to Hdmi High Definition Multimedia InterfaceConnecting a Camcorder TV Side PanelConnecting to a Digital Audio System Connecting to an Analog Amplifier Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Plug & Play Feature Turning the TV On and OffCompleted. Time will Be updated automatically Select the time zone in which you live is displayedAuto Program Memorize Channel Auto ProgramViewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the MenusViewing the Display InputSetup Selecting a Menu LanguageSelecting the Antenna Input Press the Menu buttonSelecting the Video Signal Source Memorizing the ChannelsChannel Air Air antenna signal Cable Cable antenna Signal Storing Channels in MemoryAdding and Erasing Channels Add / DeleteUsing the Channel Buttons Using the Number ButtonsUsing the PRE-CH Button to Select the Previous Channel Changing ChannelsSelecting Your Favorite Channels To Store Your Favorite ChannelsTo View Your Favorite Channels Favorite ChannelsLabeling the Channels NameUsing Automatic Picture Settings Picture ControlPress the Enter button again PictureCustomizing the Picture ModeResetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults Adjusting the Volume Using the Mute ButtonSound Control Using Automatic Sound Settings SoundCustomizing the Sound EqualizerSetting the Clock Option 1 Setting the Clock Manually† button Press the Exit button to exit Option 2 Setting the Clock Automatically Time ZoneViewing an External Signal Source Setting the Signal SourceSelect Input Source ListAssigning Names to External Input Mode Press the Enter buttonEdit Name Fine Tuning Analog Channels Only analog TV channels can be fine tunedFine Tune Checking the Digital-Signal Strength DigitalChanging the Screen Size SizeTilt LNA Low Noise AmplifierTilt Using the R.Surf Feature Button. The on-screenPress the R.SURF button Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS track Press the Enter button to select Preferred LanguageMulti-Track Options Analog Auto Volume Choosing a Digital Sound Format BBE Setting the On/Off Timer You must set the clock firstSetting the Sleep Timer Adjust MinuteTo cancel the Set sleep timer Press the … or † button toUsing the V-Chip How to Change Your PasswordPress the number buttons 0 ~ 9 to enter a new password V-Chip menu is displayedHow to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines TV Parental GuidelinesBlock All Explanation of the Mpaa and TV FCC Rating Systems Important Notes About Parental LocksGeneral audience no restriction NC-17No children under age Adults only NR Not ratedHow to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian English SetupSetupHow to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian French V-Chip menu isSelect the appropriate Viewing Closed Captions On-Screen Text Messages Default is CC1 Digital Captions function operates on digital channels CaptionPress the Enter button to select Size Digital Caption OptionsSetting the Function Help Adjusts the transparency of the menu screenMenu Transparency Level Displays help on the menu functionsElectronic Program Guide Displays the current time and dateUsing the Electronic Program Guide Press the or buttonTo select Guide, then Press the Enter button GuideButtons and press the Info button on the remote control Viewing Information about a Single ChannelPress the Blue button or Exit button to exit Displays the program times in two hour segments Viewing Information about ChannelsSymbol will be displayed Remind ListReminded Viewing List To View the Remind List To Remove the Scheduled ProgramsCustomizing Your Remote Control Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Identifying Problems Or digitalQuality program Quality is of an SD grade visual qualityCleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another CountrySpecifications WeightAA68-03748A-00

TX-R3081W specifications

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