Using access controls
This chapter explains:
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•How to lock and unlock the system (this page).
•How to set maximum rating limits (see page 38).
•Setting maximum spending and time limits (see page 39).
Locking & unlocking the system
How to lock the system
Locks & Limits provides settings to help you control the viewing restrictions of DIRECTV® programming. When accompanied by the channel lists, these limits provide a great degree of control. The DIRECTV Receiver must be locked for the TV Timer, Rating and Spending limits to be enforced.
When you first receive your satellite system, it will be unlocked; (i.e., no limits or restrictions are in effect). You must lock the system to enforce the limits (spending, ratings, TV timer, and “Family” favorite list).
Note: Once the DIRECTV Receiver is locked, only existing Family list channels will be accessible. If the Family list does not contain any channels, no channels can be viewed without first unlocking the receiver. To avoid this, verify the contents of the Family list before locking the receiver.
When you SELECT the Lock button, the LOCK SYSTEM
PARENTAL LOCK
Lock
Fav Setup
Ratings
Limits
Exit
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Enforce rating, spending, and
viewing limits, and restrict
access to Family list channels.
Enter the 4 digit passcode to lock(unlock) your receiver.
Lock
Press Cancel to clear the locking process.
If you forget your
1.Enter a
2.Highlight and SELECT OK.
3.Enter the code again to confirm.
4.Highlight and SELECT OK.
Once you select OK, the satellite receiver is locked. You must enter the passcode to unlock it. A lock symbol icon appears at the top of every menu screen to remind you that the system is locked.