Using Access Controls; Locking & Unlocking The System; How To Lock The System - Sony SAT-A65 Operating Instructions Manual

Locking & unlocking
the system

How to lock the system

Press Cancel to clear the locking
process.
If you forget your four-digit code, you
must call DIRECTV.

Using access controls

This chapter explains:
• How to lock and unlock the system (this page).
• How to set a maximum ratings limit (see page 36).
• Setting maximum spending and time limits (see page 37).
provides settings to help you control the viewing restrictions of
Locks & Limits
®
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 the Lock button, the
SELECT
1. Enter a four-digit passcode using the remote control.
2. Highlight and
SELECT
3. Enter the code again to confirm.
4. Highlight and
SELECT
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.
LOCK SYSTEM
OK.
OK.
Using access controls
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pop-up panel appears.
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