RCA pmn manual Unlocking the System, Session Unlock, Choosing Your Profile

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THE MENU SYSTEM

Unlocking the System

When the system is unlocked, the channel, spending, viewing, and ratings limits, that you have set are no longer in effect.

1.Point to Unlock System and press MENU•SELECT.

2.Point to Yes and press MENU•SELECT to confirm that you want to unlock the system.

Session Unlock

If your system is locked and you attempt to access a channel or program that is blocked by one or more limits, you are asked to enter the four-digit system password to override the system lock.

If you enter the password to override the rating or spending limit, all limits are unlocked until you turn off the receiver. When you turn on the receiver again, the system will be locked, and the Family profile channel list will be selected. You can also re-lock the system by selecting the lock icon in the channel banner.

CHOOSING YOUR PROFILE

Each time that you turn on the DSS® receiver, the Family profile is selected by default. To select a different Profile:

1. Press the WHO button to scroll through the profiles.

The WHO button toggles through the profiles.

2.When your profile appears, enter your four-digit personal password to activate your profile.

•If the profile is not password protected, you can just press MENU•SELECT to activate it.

The channel, spending, ratings and viewing limits will reflect the chosen profile only when the system is locked.

The Lock/Unlock icons in the channel banner provide an easy way to lock or unlock the system. Just point and select to change the lock status.

Green Unlock icon The system is unlocked. Spending, viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed.

Yellow Unlock icon A password has been entered to override family or profile limits. No limits can be accessed or changed.

Red Lock icon No limits can be accessed or changed. A password is required to override limits or access the system.

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Contents Satellite Receiver Users Guide Care and Cleaning Safety InformationTable of Contents Reference Rest of the Manual First Things FirstRead the First TWO Chapters First Things FirstWhat is the DSS SYSTEM? Programming the Remote Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlWHAT’S in the BOX Important Note about this USER’S Manual Using this ManualSelect Point and Select MethodPoint Protect Your Components from Overheating Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TVThings to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power SurgesRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Jacks and CablesVideo Jack and Cable Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeBest Picture and Sound Quality Connection aVery Good Picture and Sound Quality Connection BTo receive cable programming with cable box Connection CGood Picture and Sound Quality To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable boxTo connect TV and antenna or cable box Connection DUsing the VCR Remote to Locate the Remote Sensor Connecting the VCR ControllerLocating the VCR’S Infrared Remote Control Sensor Selecting a VCR Type Ordering DSS Programming Interactive SetupProgram Guides What is a Program GUIDE?Program Guides Bringing UP the Program Guides Anatomy of a Program GuideHighlighted Scout binoculars icon a Scout has found Anatomy of the Channel BannerGetting around in the Guides Using the Guide ButtonOther Program Guides Tuning to a ProgramExiting a Program Guide Channel GuideLogo Guide Attractions GuideTopics Sorting the GuidesAll MoviesSports Backspace or Clear All AlphaSortScout Other Guides Main menu Other buttons ExitHelp Down ArrowMenu System Menu SystemWHAT’S a MENU? DON’T Forget Point and SelectExiting a Screen Using the Menu SystemUsing Help Exit and HelpDON’T be Afraid to Explore Menu DescriptionsWant More Information? Program GuideAnatomy of a Program Guide Checking Your Mail HOW to Tell When YOU have MailMailbox Purchasing and Previewing Tuning to a PPV ProgramPAY-PER-VIEW Programs Buy and Record Option Using the Program Guide for PPV ProgramsUsing the Attractions Guide Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Using the Purchases MenuSpending Limits Spending limits are in effect only when the system is lockedRecording with Timer Timers FeatureSetting Up Timer Recordings Editing or Canceling a Timer Schedule a Timer with the Record ButtonCreating a Profile Channel List ProfilesAdd or Delete All Channels Setting the Ratings LimitViewing Hours Setting UP Spending LimitsLocking the System Don’t Forget Your PasswordLocking a USER’S Profile Choosing Your Profile Unlocking the SystemSession Unlock Options Interactive SetupLook and Feel About DSSSystem Options Alternate Data Audio LanguageDish Pointing Menu Screen Peak Signal Using the ON-SCREEN Signal MeterHome Control Home Control setupDevice Setup Device Control Select Set TimerCustomize the Fetch Menu Fetch MenuWhat Else can IT DO? ReferenceHOW IT ALL Works WHAT’S IT FOR?World View Parts of the DSS SystemHome View Front Panel Controls Controls and ButtonsBack Panel Controls Remote Control Buttons Transport Buttons REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, Record Programming the Remote ControlUsing the Remote to Control a Second DSS Receiver Programming the Remote to Control Your VCR Programming the Remote to Control Your TVProgramming the Remote to Control Other Devices Using the Remote Buttons to Control a DeviceTV Codes Remote CodesVCR Codes Glossary Point and Select MailboxMain Menu Past PurchasesRunning the System Test TroubleshootingRCA Digital Satellite System Limited Warranty Appendix a Warranty InformationTo receive a replacement receiver before you return yours How you get serviceIf you purchased your product outside the United States What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty Product RegistrationNotification to the Local Telephone Company Appendix B FCC RegulationsFCC Registration Information Radio InterferencePlease complete other side also Appendix C AccessoriesUnited States and Canada Orders Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PADSS IndexIndex Page Tocom North Meridian Street Indianapolis,