Samsung LN-S5797D Lcd Tv Owners Guide

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Using the V-Chip
Access to channels and programs is controlled by a password (i.e., a 4-digit secret code that is defined by the user). 
The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a password (you can change it later, if necessary).
1
Press the MENUbutton.            
Press the  or  button to select “Setup”, 
then press  the 
ENTERbutton.
Press the  or  button to select “V-Chip”, 
then press the 
ENTERbutton.
2
Press the  button.      
Press the number buttons to enter your current 
4-digit PIN.
(The default PIN for a new TV set is “0000”.)
The “V-Chip” menu is displayed.
3
Press the  or  button to select “Change PIN”,
then press the 
ENTERbutton.
4
Press the  button.                    
Press the number buttons to enter your new 
4-digit PIN.
Re-enter your new PIN to confirm.
The message will automatically disappear, 
and return to the previous menu after a few 
seconds, even if the 
ENTERbutton is not
pressed.
Select “Return” by pressing the  or  button, 
then press the 
ENTERbutton to return to the 
previous menu. Press the 
EXITbutton to exit.
The PIP doesn’t function when 
the V-Chip is active.
If you forget the pin number, 
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).
The V-Chip function only works in
TV, AV mode and S-Video mode.
How to Change Your Password
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How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls
1
Press the MENUbutton.            
Press the  or  button to select “Setup”, 
then press  the 
ENTERbutton.
Press the  or  button to select “V-Chip”, 
then press the 
ENTERbutton.
2
Press the  button.   
Press the number buttons to enter your current 
4-digit PIN.
(The default PIN for a new TV set is “0000”.)
The “V-Chip” menu is displayed. 
3
The “V-Chip” screen will appear.  
Press the  or  button to select “V-Chip Lock”.
To enable the V-Chip feature, press the 
ENTER
button so that the “V-Chip Lock” field is “On”.
(Pressing the  or  button will alternate between
“On” and “Off”.)  Press the 
ENTERbutton.
Select “Return” by pressing the  or  button, 
then press the 
ENTERbutton to return to the 
previous menu. Press the 
EXITbutton to exit.
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How to Set up Restrictions Using “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 MENUbutton.            
Press the  or  button to select “Setup”, 
then press  the 
ENTERbutton.
Press the  or  button to select “V-Chip”, 
then press the 
ENTERbutton.
2
Press the  button.      
Press the number buttons to enter your 
current 4-digit PIN.
(The default PIN for a new TV set is “0000”.)
The “V-Chip” menu is displayed.
3
Press the  or  button to select “TV Parental
Guidelines”, then press the 
ENTERbutton.
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You can independently lock the TV ratings. 
The locked TV (FCC) ratings are indicated by the symbol “ ”.
Press the  / / / buttons and the 
ENTERbutton to activate the 
appropriate restrictions for TV (FCC) rating system.
To unlock items that are locked, press the 
ENTERbutton again.
TV-Y : Young children
TV-Y7 : Children 7 and over
TV-G : General audience
TV-PG   : Parent Guidance
TV-14   : Viewers 14 and over
TV-MA : Mature Audience
Select “Return” by pressing the  or  button, then press the 
ENTERbutton to 
return to the previous menu. Press the 
EXITbutton to exit.
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 74.)
Allow All : Press to unlock 
all  TV ratings.
Block All : Press to lock
all TV ratings.
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How to Set up Restrictions Using “MPAA Rating”
The Movie rating system uses the “MPAA” (Motion Picture Association of America) system, and its main application is for movies.
When the rating control is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings 
(either “MPAA Rating” or “TV Parental Guidelines”).
1
Press the MENUbutton.            
Press the  or  button to select “Setup”, 
then press  the 
ENTERbutton.
Press the  or  button to select “V-Chip”, 
then press the 
ENTERbutton.
2
Press the  button.      
Press the number buttons to enter your 
current 4-digit PIN.
(The default PIN for a new TV set is “0000”.)
The “V-Chip” menu is displayed.
3
Press the  or  button to select “MPAA Rating”,
then press the 
ENTERbutton.
4
You can independently lock the movie ratings. 
The locked movie ratings are indicated by the 
symbol “ ”.
Press the  / /
ENTERbuttons to activate the
appropriate restrictions for movie rating system.
To unlock items that are locked, press the 
ENTERbutton again.
Select “Return” by pressing the  or  button, 
then press the 
ENTERbutton to return to the 
previous menu. Press the 
EXITbutton to exit.
Allow All : Press to unlock all 
TV ratings.
Block All : Press to lock all 
TV ratings.
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Important Notes About Parental Locks
Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems:
TV (FCC) Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA
Mature audiences only. This program may  
contain mature themes, profane language, graphic 
violence and explicit sexual content.
TV-14
Parents strongly cautioned. This program may 
contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, 
strong language and more intense violence.
TV-PG
Parental guidance suggested. The program may 
contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence,
some suggestive sexual dialog and situations.
TV-G
General audience. It contains little or no violence, 
no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog 
or situations.
TV-Y7
Directed to older children. Themes and elements in 
this program may include mild physical or comedic 
violence, or may frighten children under the age of
seven.
TV-Y
All children. The themes and elements in this 
program are specifically designed for a very young
audience, including children from ages two – six.
TV (FCC) Content Category
VViolence.
SSexual content.
LOffensive language.
DDialog sexual innuendo.
FVFantasy or cartoon violence.
MPAA Rating System (Movies)
GGeneral audience. No restriction.
PGChildren under 13 should be accompanied 
by an adult.
PG-13Parental guidance suggested. Children 
under 13 should be accompanied by an adult.
RRestricted. Viewers should be 17 or older.
NC-17Not classified. Viewers should be 17 or older.
XAdults only.
NRNot rated.
•TV (FCC) ratings : The particular rating that you have selected will be locked (and indicated as a red “L” on a blue 
background). Also, all of the age-based ratings will be locked within the particular group (i.e., “group 1” or “group 2”).
Suppose that the TV-G rating and all of its contents (V, S, L, and D) are locked. In that case, more restrictive ratings 
(TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA) and all of their contents (V, S, L, and D) are automatically locked as well.
• MPAA ratings : The particular rating that you have selected will be locked. In addition, more restrictive ratings will be
locked as well.
• Neither TV (FCC) ratings nor MPAA ratings apply to news programs.
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How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian English
1
Press the MENUbutton.            
Press the  or  button to select “Setup”, 
then press  the 
ENTERbutton.
Press the  or  button to select “V-Chip”, 
then press the 
ENTERbutton.
2
Press the  button.      
Press the number buttons to enter your 
current 4-digit PIN.
(The default PIN for a new TV set is “0000”.)
The “V-Chip” menu is displayed.
3
Press the  or  button to select “Canadian
English”, then press the 
ENTERbutton.
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4
Press the  or  button to select a appropriate restriction.
Press the 
ENTERbutton to activate the restriction selected.
The “ ” symbol is indicated.
To unlock items that are locked, press the 
ENTERbutton again.
Select “Return” by pressing the  or  button, then press the 
ENTERbutton to return to the previous menu.
Press the EXITbutton to exit.
Allow All : Press to unlock 
all  TV ratings.
Block All : Press to lock
all TV ratings.
EExempt programming includes...news, sports, documentaries and other information
programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
CProgramming intended for children under age 8.
C8+Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and 
over to watch on their own.
GGeneral programming, suitable for all audiences.
PGParental Guidance.
14+Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for 
viewers under the age of 14.
18+Adult programming.
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How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian French
1
Press the MENUbutton.            
Press the  or  button to select “Setup”, then 
press  the 
ENTERbutton.
Press the  or  button to select “V-Chip”, then 
press the 
ENTERbutton.
2
Press the  button.      
Press the number buttons to enter your current 
4-digit PIN.
(The default PIN for a new TV set is “0000”.)
The “V-Chip” menu is displayed.
3
Press the  or  button to select “Canadian 
French”, then press the 
ENTERbutton.
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4
Press the  or  button to select a appropriate restriction.
Press the 
ENTERbutton to activate the restriction selected.
The “ ” symbol is indicated.
To unlock items that are locked, press the 
ENTERbutton again.
Select “Return” by pressing the  or  button, then press the 
ENTERbutton to return to the previous menu.
Press the EXITbutton to exit.
Allow All : Press to unlock 
all  TV ratings.
Block All : Press to lock
all TV ratings.
EExempt programming includes...news, sports, documentaries and other information 
programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
GGeneral.
8 ans+Not recommended for young children.
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.
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