Samsung LN46B500  Mpaa Rating,  Canadian English,  Canadian French,  Downloadable U.S. Rating

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 advance 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.

	MPAA Rating
G
PG		Allow All
PG-13		Block All
R
NC-17
X
NR
	nMove EEnter	RReturn

NThe V-Chip will automatically block any category that is ‘More restrictive’. For example, if you block the PG-13category, then R, NC-17and X will automatically be blocked also.

Canadian English

●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.

NThe 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.

Canadian French

●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.

NThe V-Chip will automatically block any category that is ‘More restrictive’. For example, if you block 8 ans+ category, then 13 ans+, 16 ans+ and 18 ans+ will automatically be blocked also.

Downloadable U.S. Rating

Parental restriction information can be used while watching DTV channels

N If information is not downloaded from the broadcasting station, the Downloadable U.S. rating menu is deactivated.

N Parental restriction information is automatically downloaded while watching DTV channels. It may take several seconds.

N 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.

N Parental restriction levels differ depending on the broadcasting station. The default menu name and Downloadable US rating changes depending on the downloaded information.

		The number of current				The number of all
Rating title			rating information			rating information
	Downloadable U.S. Rating
Humor Level				►	1/2
				Allow All
DH
MH				Block All
H
VH
EH
		nMove EEnter			RReturn

NEven if you set the On-screen display to your desired language, the Downloadable U.S. Rating menu will appear in English only.

NThe rating will automatically block certain categories that are more restrictive.

NThe 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.

NIf you forget the PIN, press the remote-control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0 : POWER (Off) → MUTE → 8 → 2 → 4 → POWER (On).

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:

1.Enter your PIN, then press the ENTEREbutton and press the ▲ or ▼ button to temporarily disable the V-Chip Lock.

NIf you forget the PIN, press the remote-control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0 :POWER (Off) → MUTE → 8 → 2 → 4 → POWER (On)

Received Rating: TV-14/NL

This channel is blocked by a Parental Lock. Prees enter the PIN to unblock.

CH Change 0~9 Enter PIN

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