Locking Your System

DON’T FORGET YOUR PASSCODE. You’ll need this number to unlock your system or to make any changes to the locks and limits you’ve set. If you do forget your passcode, call your program provider for assistance.

To lock an unlocked system:

1 Select LOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen.

2 Enter a four-digit passcode number. Use the 0-9 buttons to enter the numerical value.

SET LOCKS AND LIMITS

SPENDING LIMIT

 

 

 

 

 

RETURN

 

LOCK SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOCK

RATINGS LIMIT

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HELP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAY-PER-VIEW

UNLOCKED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STATION LOCKS

4 STATIONS LOCKED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each number you enter appears as an asterisk (), which keeps your passcode secret.

3 When prompted, enter your passcode again. (This confirms your

 

selection of a passcode number.)

 

Your system is now locked, as indicated by the closed padlock ( ) in

 

the Set Locks and Limits screen. All locks and limits you’ve set are now

 

in effect. The padlock also appears in the Program Banner to remind

 

you of the locked status.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

button, the Temporary Unlock window appears. By entering the

 

passcode and then selecting when you want the system to

 

automatically relock, you can temporarily unlock the system.

 

Note

 

If you override the system lock, you can reset the lock by turning the power off

 

and then on again. If you want to unlock the system on a more permanent

 

basis, follow the procedures under “Unlocking Your System” on page 56.

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