Using
Unlocking the System
When the system is unlocked, the channel, spending, viewing, and ratings limits that you set are no longer in effect. To unlock:
1.Highlight and select Unlock System in the Profiles menu.
2.Highlight and select Yes to confirm that you want to unlock the system. The unlock icon should be displayed in the channel banner.
When you attempt to access a channel that is blocked by one or more limits (and the system is locked), you will be asked to override limits by entering the
If you enter the password to override a limit, all limits are unlocked until you turn off the digital satellite receiver (a “T” appears on the lock icon). When you turn on the receiver again, the system will be locked, and the Family profile channel list will be selected. If you want to
Program/Video Unlock
If the system is locked and you want to access a blocked program without unlocking all settings, press the remote control’s INFO button and highlight the Lock icon in the channel banner. Make sure to check the box beside Unlock this program only, and enter the system password. This program is no longer blocked, but all other settings remain in effect. The unlock icon with a P should be displayed in the channel banner.
•Use the Lock and Unlock icons in the Channel Banner to lock or unlock the system. To access the Lock/Unlock Menu, press the INFO button on the remote control and use the arrow buttons to select the Lock icon. Use the remote control’s number buttons to enter the proper password and follow
•Unlock icon: The system is unlocked. No limits are in effect. Spending, viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed.
•Program Unlock icon: The system is locked, but no limits are in effect for the duration of the current program because a password has been entered to override the current program’s limits. No limits can be accessed or changed. After the program ends, the system will return to Lock status.
•Video Unlock icon: The system is temporarily unlocked with no limits in effect until the receiver is placed in standby mode. A password has been entered to override the system limits. No limits can be accessed or changed without entering the system password. When the system is turned off, it will return to Lock status.
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