Philips DSX5250 Channel Lock, Set Purchase Limit, Maturity Rating, To set the Purchase Limit

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Channel Lock

Locking channels prevents a viewer from accessing the channels by requiring that the password be entered first.You must lock the system to enforce these settings. Locked channels are indicated by the lock icon to their right. Use the

3and 4 buttons to choose Manual Lock, Lock All, or Unlock All.

Manual lock lets you lock individual channels.When you choose this option, a list of all available channels displays. A lock icon to the right of the channel name indicates that it is locked. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to navigate to a channel. Use the PAGE +/- buttons to scroll by a full page. Press BACK to confirm the selections and go the previous menu.

Lock All lets you lock all channels. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to highlight either Yes or No, then press OK to confirm the selection and go the previous menu.

Unlock All lets you unlock all channels. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to highlight either Yes or No, then press OK to confirm the selection and go the previous menu.

Press BACK to return to the previous menu.

Set Purchase Limit

You can set a price limit on pay per view programs up to $655.35.This limit is per program; it is not a cumulative limit.

To set the Purchase Limit:

1. Choose Purchase Limit from the Access Control menu and press OK. A dialog displays the current purchase limit.

2. Enter the purchase limit using the numeric buttons on the remote. Or, use the 1 and 2 buttons to move from digit to another, then use the 3 and 4 buttons to scroll the numeric entry for each digit.

3. Press OK to confirm the selection.

Maturity Rating

Maturity ratings help you determine a program’s content, similar to the way films are rated. For example, a rating of “G” is a program suitable for general audiences, while a rating of “R” might be suitable for adult only viewing.When you lock a particular rating, all ratings exceeding the locked rating are automatically locked as well. For example, if you lock “NC-17”, “R” will be automatically locked. Locked programs are displayed in the Guide and the Lock icon is displayed in the banner.To view a locked program, you must first enter an access code.You must lock the system to enforce these settings.

To set the Maturity Rating:

1. Choose Maturity Rating from the Access Control menu and press OK.

 

A ratings list displays. A lock icon to the right of the rating indicates that it is locked.

2.

Use the 3 and 4 buttons to navigate to a rating.

3.

Press OK to confirm the selection.

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Contents Page Accessories Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Read InstructionsIII This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC U.S.A. Rules FCC Regulations and InformationGeneral Information FCC Part 68 Analog Device WarningsDirectv DirectvContents Using Menu Mode Before You Start FeaturesOverview Standby Mode TV ModeGuide Mode Menu ModeRear View About your Directv PLUSsatellite receiverFront View About the remote Preparing your remote for use Fitting BatteriesConnecting to your existing equipment If your Television has RF Connection OnlyIf your Television has A/V Connectors If you have a TV and a VCR VCRInserting your Access Card Replacing the Access CardInstallation Switching Your Receiver On and OffTo access the installation menu Enter Zip CodeSystem Test Dish ConfigurationPoint Dish Operation About the bannerZap Banner Short banner Long bannerBrowse Banner Song ID DisplaysNotification Displays While watching a program, you canUsing the Directv Programming Guide What’s in the GuideHelp Menu Taglist Go to Date Other GuidesDo this Using the GuideTo do this To enter the password To tag a non-PPV programTo tag a PPV program To untag a programPay Per View PPV To purchase a PPV programTo change audio tracks when available Favorite ChannelsThemes Alternate AudioOptions menu Other GuidesGo to Date TaglistMenu HelpUsing menu mode Using Menu ModeNavigating in Menu Mode Menu mode defaultsBanner Duration General settingsScreen Format To edit a Favorites List Name To change the contents of a Favorites ListFavorite Channel Access Control Change PasswordTo change your password Lock/Unlock the SystemChannel Lock Set Purchase LimitMaturity Rating To set the Purchase LimitReplace the Access Card To replace the Access CardPreferred language To choose the preferred languageUpgrades PurchasesCompleted Purchases Pending PurchasesTo delete a message MailTo view mail Symptom Possible Solutions TroubleshootingWhere to Find Help Access card problems Remote control doesn’t workVolume too high You see a message that says a software upgrade is availableGlossary CAMEPG IppvSPG MPGPPV Application Type Appendix a Installation in expert ModeTelephone Prefix Specifications Keep in a Safe Place for Future ReferencePhilips