Using access controls
This chapter explains:
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Locking & unlocking the system
How to lock the system
Press Cancel to clear the locking process.
If you forget your
Unlocking the system
The button used to lock the system is also used to unlock the system.
Setting ratings limits
•How to lock and unlock the system.
•How to set maximum rating, spending, and time limits.
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
1.Enter a
2.Enter the code again to confirm, then 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.
To remove the lock and its restrictions:
1.Highlight the Locks & Limits tab from the MAIN MENU.
2.SELECT the Unlock menu button.
3.Enter the same code you entered to lock the system.
Once the system is unlocked, all limits and restrictions are removed! Choose Cancel to keep the lock in effect.
Program ratings help you determine if a program’s content is appropriate for a
RATINGS LIMITS |
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Fav Setup |
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Ratings | Children | Allow All |
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Limits | General Audience | Allow |
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Watch TV | Dialogue | Allow |
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Main Menu |
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Sex | Allow |
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| Violence | Allow |
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| Language | Allow |
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| Movies | Allow PG |
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| Not Rated | Allow All |
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