Sony SAT-A1 Overriding the System Lock, Unlocking Your System, Determining the Status of the System Lock, To unlock a locked system:, To reset a system lock override:

Overriding the System Lock	You can temporarily override any locks or limits that have been set if
	you know the system passcode.
	For example, if you try to watch a program on a locked station, a
	message identifies the lock or limit exceeded. After you press the
	joystick, the passcode screen appears. By entering the passcode, you
	can temporarily unlock the system. The system remains unlocked until
	you reset the lock.

To reset a system lock override:

YTurn off the DSS receiver, and then turn it on again. The system locks, and all locks and limits are again in effect.

Note

If you override the system lock, be sure you reset the lock. If you want to unlock the system on a more permanent basis, follow the procedures under “Unlocking Your System” below.

Unlocking Your System

Determining the Status of the System Lock

To unlock a locked system:

1 Select SET LOCKS AND LIMITS from the Custom Setup Menu.

The Set Locks and Limits screen appears, with the current settings shown next to each button. The padlock ( ) indicates that the system is currently locked.

2 Select UNLOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen.

SET LOCKS AND LIMITS

SPENDING LIMIT	$10.00	UNLOCK
		RETURN
RATINGS LIMIT	PG
		HELP
STATION LOCK	4 Stations Locked
PPV LOCK	Pay Per View Unlocked

3 When the Set Passcode screen appears, enter the correct four-digit passcode.

4 Select OK.

Your system is now unlocked, and all locks and limits previously set are no longer in effect.

While you’re watching programs, you can check the status of the system lock by pressing the DISPLAY button to bring up the Program Banner. If no padlock appears, this means the system is unlocked. A closed padlock ( ) means the system is locked. An open padlock () means the system has been temporarily unlocked using the system lock override.

58Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu