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Using access controls 7
This chapter explains:
How to lock and unlock the system (this page).
How to set a maximum ratings limit (see page36).
Setting maximum spending and time limits (see page 37).
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. Th e DIRECTV Receiver must be locked for
the TV Timer, Rating and Spending limits to be en forced.

Locking & unlocking

the system

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 Fami ly 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.
How to lock the system When you SELEC T the Lock button, the LOCK SYSTEM pop-up panel appears.
1. Enter a four-digit passcode using the remote control.
Press Cancel to clear the locking
process.
2. Highlight and SELECT OK.
3. Enter the code again to confirm.
4. Highlight and SELECT OK.
If you forget your four-digit code, you
must call DIRECTV.
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 locke d.
PARENTAL LOCK
Ratings
Lock
Fav Setup
Limits
Watch TV
Main Menu
Enforce rating, spending, and
viewing limits, and restrict
access to Family list channels.
Enter the 4 digit passcode to
lock(unlock) your receiver.
Lock
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