Samsung SP-R4212 Plasma Television User Manual

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Using the V-Chip (for Canada)
The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children.
The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions are set up or
changed.
Notes :
●When the V-chip feature is activated, the PIP features do not function.
●The V-Chip does not work if the input is DTV (HD or SD).
●V-Chip function is not available in HDMI or component mode.
Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN)
1
Press the MENU button. Press...

How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip
1
Press the MENU button. Press the ▲or ▼button to select
“Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 
2
Press the ▲or ▼button to select “V-Chip”, then press the
ENTER button.
The message “Enter PIN” will appear. 
Enter your 4 digit PIN number. 
3
The “V-Chip” screen will appear. 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 ENTER button.
4 
Press the...

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How to Set up Restrictions using the “TV Parental Guidelines”
First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous section.)
Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating.
1
Press the MENU button. Press the ▲or ▼button to select
“Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
2
Press the ▲or ▼button to select “V-Chip”, then press
the ENTER button.
The message “Enter PIN” will appear. 
Enter your 4 digit PIN number....

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At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected.
Press the ENTER button. Depending on your existing 
setup, a symbol will be selected.
(Blank = Unblocked, = Blocked)
While “ ” is selected, press the ENTER button to 
block or unblock the category.
To select a different TV-Rating, press the ▲or ▼
button and then repeat the process.
Note 1: The TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA have additional options. 
See the next step to change any of the following sub-ratings:
FV: Fantasy violence
D:...

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How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR
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 objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings).
1
Press the MENU button. Press the ▲or ▼button to select
“Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 
2
Press the ▲or ▼button to select “V-Chip”, then press
the...

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How to Set up Restrictions using “Canadian English”: E, C, C8+, G, PG, 14+, 18+
First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (refer to page122)
1
Press the MENU button. Press the ▲or ▼button to select
“Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 
2 
Press the ▲or ▼button to select “V-Chip”, then press
the ENTER button.
The message “Enter PIN” will appear. 
Enter your 4 digit PIN number.
3
The “V-Chip” screen will appear. Press the ▲or ▼button to
select “Canadian English”,...

How to Set up Restrictions using “Canadian French”: E, G, 8 ans +, 13 ans +, 16 ans +, 18 ans +
First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V\
-Chip. (refer to page 122)
1
Press the MENU button. Press the ▲or  ▼button to select
“Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 
2 
Press the  ▲or  ▼button to select “V-Chip”, then press
the ENTER button. The message “Enter PIN” will appear. 
Enter your 4 digit PIN number.
3
The “V-Chip” screen will appear. Press the ▲ or  ▼button to
select...

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 number.
To resume normal viewing, tune to a different channel using CH or CH button. 
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”:
1
Press the...

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Electronic Program Guide
Your TV has an “Electronic Program Guide” to help you
navigate through all the possible viewing options. 
The EPG supplies information, such as program lists, 
start and end times of all available channels. 
In addition, detailed information about the program is 
often available in the EPG. (The availability and the 
amount of program details will vary depending on the
broadcaster.)
Viewing the Electronic Program Guide
ADisplays which channel is currently selected to show...

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Using the Electronic Program Guide
1
Press the MENU button.
Press the ▲or ▼button to select “Guide”, then 
press the ENTER button.
2
Press the ▲or ▼button to select “Default Guide”, then
press the ENTER button.
3
Press the ▲or ▼button to select “Mini Guide” or “Full
Guide”, then press the ENTER button.
•  Mini Guide : Displays the guide for one channel.
•  Full Guide : Displays the guide for all channels.
4
Press the MENU button to exit.
Mini Guide√Full Guide√Remind List√Default Guide : Mini Guide√...