Unlocking the System, Session Unlock | DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver

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When the system is unlocked, the channel, spending, viewing, and ratings limits, that you have set are no longer in effect.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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DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver manual Unlocking the System, Session Unlock

Contents

DSS Receiver Personnel Safety Information Table of Contents Reference Appendix C Accessories Index First Things First Read the First TWO Chapters First Things First What is the DSS SYSTEM? WHAT’S in the BOX Programming the Remote Using this Manual Point and Select Method Point Connecting Your DSS Receiver To Your TV Protect Your Components from Power SurgesProtect Your Components from Overheating Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Video Jack and CableRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type VCR Controller Jack and Cable To receive DSS programming To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable boxTo receive off-air programming no cable box To receive off-air programming with cable box Connection B To receive cable programming with cable box To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable boxConnection C Connection D To connect TV and antenna or cable box Connecting the VCR Controller Using the VCR Remote to Locate the Remote Sensor Set VCR Type screen lets you enter a code for your VCR What does the Agile Modulator allow you to do? Resetting the Agile ModulatorChoosing a DSS Output Channel DSS Sending the DSS Signal to Multiple TVS Interactive Setup Connecting a CompatibleOrdering DSS Programming Program Guides What is a Program GUIDE? Anatomy of a Program Guide Program Guides Anatomy of the Channel Banner Grid Guide Detail GuideSurfGuide Point to Channels with the number keys Bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide Logo Guide Channel GuideAttractions Guide Exiting a Program Guide Topics Sports MoviesAll Clear All AlphaSort Scout Other Guides Help Other buttons ExitDown Arrow Main menu DON’T Forget Point Select WHAT’S a MENU?Menu System Using the Menu System Using HelpMenu System Exiting a Screen Don’t Forget about Clear button Program Guide Want More Information? Mailbox PAY-PER-VIEW Programs Buy and Record Option Point to a channel and select it Purchase Edit screen lets you cancel an upcoming purchase Spending limits are in effect only when the system is locked Recording with Timer and D-VHS VCR Recording with TimerEditing or Canceling a Timer Timers Feature Schedule a Timer with the Record Button Setting Up Timer Recordings Profiles Add or Delete All Channels You can limit viewing seven days a week Don’t Forget Your Password Session Unlock Unlocking the System Options Interactive Setup About DSS System Options Selects from among the available data on the current channel Dish Pointing Menu Screen Peak Signal Connect the Home Control Data Interface Module Install Batteries in the Data Interface Control ModuleConnect the Home Control Lamp Module Device Setup Complete the on-screen sentence to schedule a timer Customize the Fetch Menu Fetch MenuPage WHAT’S IT FOR? HOW IT ALL WorksWhat Else can IT DO? Reference Parts of the DSS System Reference Home View Controls and Buttons Back Panel Controls LEC Changing the RF Remote Code Using the Remote to Control a Second DSS Receiver Your VCR Programming the Remote to Control Other Devices Laserdisc/DVD Player Codes TV Codes Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Codes VCR Codes Glossary Reference Running the System Test Troubleshooting Appendix a Warranty Information How you get service How state law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your product outside the United States FCC Registration Information Appendix B FCC RegulationsRadio Interference Here Appendix C Accessories To place your order by phone, have your Visa United States and Canada Orders DSS Index Set VCR type 15 Signal meter 53 peak signal Page 50%