SONY SAT-A65A
Service Manual

Using access controls
This chapter explains:

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� How to lock and unlock the system (this page). � How to set maximum rating limits (see page 38). � Setting maximum spending and time limits (see page 39).
Locks & Limits provides settings to help you control the viewing restrictions of

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.

Locking & unlocking the system

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.

How to lock the system When you SELECT the Lock button, the LOCK SYSTEM pop-up panel appears.
PARENTAL LOCK Lock Fav Setup Ratings Limits Exit Return Wed, Jul 18 Enforce rating, spending, and viewing limits, and restrict access to Family list channels. Enter the 4 digit passcode to lock(unlock) your receiver. Lock 9:15 AM

1. Enter a four-digit passcode using the remote control.
Press Cancel to clear the locking process.

2. Highlight and SELECT OK. 3. Enter the code again to confirm. 4. Highlight and SELECT OK.

If you forget your four-digit code, you must call DIRECTV.

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.

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