DirecTV GAEB0, GCEB0 manual Using access controls, How to lock the system, Parental Lock

Using access controls

This chapter explains:

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•How to lock and unlock the system (this page).

•How to set a maximum ratings limit (see page 36).

•Setting maximum spending and time limits (see page 37).

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 pop-up panel appears.

PARENTAL LOCK

Lock

Fav Setup

Ratings

Limits

Watch TV

Main Menu

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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 four-digit code, you must call DIRECTV.

1.Enter a four-digit passcode using the remote control.

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.

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