Setting Locks And Limits - Sony SAT-A4 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

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
RATINGS LIMIT
PAY PER VIEW
STATION LOCKS
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.
$10.00
R
UNLOCKED
0 STATIONS CURRENTLY LOCKED
RETURN
LOCK
HELP
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