Sony SAT-A4, SAT-B3 Setting Locks and Limits, To display the Locks and Limits screen

Setting Locks and Limits

If your system is locked, the padlock symbol appears ( ), and you must first unlock it before you can make any changes to the locks and limits settings. See “Unlocking Your System” on page 53 for details.

The Locks and Limits feature gives you control over the use of your system. You can restrict program viewing by cost, ratings, and station. You can also set a lock to prevent the ordering of pay per view programs.

To display the Locks and Limits screen:

1 Select LOCKS AND LIMITS from the Options Menu.

The Set Locks and Limits screen appears, with the current settings shown next to each button.

2 Select a lock or limit from the screen (see the descriptions below).

SET LOCKS AND LIMITS
	SPENDING LIMIT	$10.00	RETURN
			LOCK
	RATINGS LIMIT	R
			HELP
	PAY PER VIEW	UNLOCKED
	STATION LOCKS	0 STATIONS CURRENTLY LOCKED

Note

Your Digital Satellite Receiver is shipped to you unlocked, with the default settings as described below.

Spending Limit	Lets you set a maximum spending limit for a single pay
	per view program. When the system is locked, you
	cannot purchase a program that costs more than the
	amount set. The default setting is $10.00.
Ratings Limit	Allows you to set a maximum ratings limit. When the
	system is locked, you cannot view programs rated
	higher than the rating set. The default rating is R.
Pay Per View	Allows you to prevent PPV purchases. When the
	system and the PPV option are locked, pay per view
	programs cannot be purchased. The default setting is
	unlocked.
Station Locks	Lets you prevent the viewing of stations that you lock.
	When the system is locked, programs that appear on
	locked stations cannot be viewed. The default is no
	stations locked.

Note

After you’ve set a lock or limit, you must lock the system before any locks or limits take effect. Locking the system is described on page 52.

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