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Samsung TX R1635, TX R2035, TX-R2028, TX-R2035, TX-R1635 How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (Emergency Escape)

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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 black 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 to display the menu.Press the ▲or ▼button three times to select the “Function”

menu and press the ˇ

or

ˆbutton.

Press the ▲or ▼button to highlight the “V-chip” menu and press the ˇ

or

ˆbutton.

Enter your PIN number, and press the ˆbutton to temporarily disable the V-chip Lock.

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Repeatedly press the ▲or

▼ button to select a

particular MPAA category.

Pressing the ▲or ▼but-

ton will cycle through the

MPAA categories:

GGeneral audience (no restrictions).

PG Parental guidance suggested.

PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned.

RRestricted. Children under 17 should

be accompanied by an adult.

NC-17 No children under age 17.

XAdults only.

NR Not rated.

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The “V-chip” screen will

appear.

Press the ▲or ▼button,

and select “MPAA rat-

ing”.

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While “MPAA rating” is

selected, press the ˇ

or

ˆbutton. The “MPAA

rating” screen will appear.

While a particular category is selected, press ˆto activate it.

A letter (“U” or “B”) will be displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “U” or”B”.

Press the EXITbutton to save the settings and to clear all screens.

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.

V-chip Lock : Yes

TV guidelines ˆˆ

MPAArating ˆˆ

Change pin ˆˆ

Function

Move Select Exit

B/U

GˆˆU

PG ˆˆU U: Unblocked

PG-13 ˆˆU B: Blocked

RˆˆU

NC-17 ˆˆU

XˆˆU

NR ˆˆU

Function

Move Select Exit

B/U

GˆˆU

PG ˆˆU U: Unblocked

PG-13 ˆˆU B: Blocked

RˆˆU

NC-17 ˆˆU

XˆˆU

NR ˆˆU

Function

Move Select Exit

Contents

Main C Chapter 1: Your New TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chapter 2: Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Chapter 3: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 C Chapter 4: Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 List of Features Chapter One Accessories Familiarizing Yourself with The TV TX-R2035 / TX-R1635 TX-R2028 TX-R2028 / TX-R2035 TX-R1635 TX-R2028 TX-R1635 TX-R2035 Page Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Chapter Two Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Page Page Connecting a VCR A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store). Connecting an S-VHS VCR (Depends on the model) Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a Camcorder Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Note: This figure shows the Standard remote control. The actual configuration may be dif- ferent. Chapter Three Turning the TVOn and Off Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Selecting a Menu Language Memorizing the Channels Selecting the Video Signal-source Press the or button. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) Press the or button to select Auto program. Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Changing Channels Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel. Customizing the Picture After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear (after about 5 seconds). Using Automatic Picture Settings Adjusting the Volume Using Mute At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the Mute button. Customizing the Sound Using Automatic Sound Settings After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear (after about 5 seconds). Setting the Clock The time will appear every time you press the INFO button. Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape You must select the appropriate mode in order to view the VCR or Camcorder signal on the TV. or Press the or button. Chapter Four Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. Selecting the Color Tone Changing the Screen Size Using the Surf Feature Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack The text at the bottom of the menu tells you if the incoming audio is Stereo, SAP or Mono. Extra Sound Settings Setting the On/Off Timer Before using the timer, you must set the TVs clock. (See Setting the Clock on page 28). To deactivate the On time, select Off during this step. Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 10 to 180 minutes). Viewing Closed Captions Using the V-Chip Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) 0-0-0-0. How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelines How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Page How to Set up Restrictions Using the MPAA Ratings:G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (Emergency Escape) Identifying Problems Chapter Five T Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another Country Specifications A