Setting locks and limits, To display the locks and limits screen, Chapter 5: using the options menu 49 – Sony SAT-A3 User Manual

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Setting Locks and Limits

If your system is locked, the padlock
symbol appears (J^ ), 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

RATINGS LIMIT R

RETURN

LOCK

PAY-PER-VIEW UNLOCKED

HELP

STATION LOCKS 0 STATIONS CURRENTLY LOCKED

Note

Your DSS 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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