The Menu System
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Unlocking the System
When the system is unlocked, the channel, spending, viewing,
and ratings limits, that you have set are no longer in effect.
1. Point to Unlock System and press MENU•SELECT.
2. Point to Yes and press MENU•SELECT to confirm that you
want to unlock the system.
Session Unlock
If your system is locked and you attempt to access a channel or
program that is blocked by one or more limits, you are asked to
enter the four-digit system password to override the system lock.
If you enter the password to override the rating or spending
limit, all limits are unlocked until you turn off the receiver. When
you turn on the receiver again, the system will be locked, and the
Family profile channel list will be selected. You can also re-lock
the system by selecting the lock icon in the channel banner.
Choosing Your Profile
Each time that you turn on the DSS
®
receiver, the Family profile is
selected by default. To select a different Profile:
1. Press the WHO button to scroll through the profiles.
The WHO button toggles through the profiles.
2. When your profile appears, enter your four-digit personal
password to activate your profile.
• If the profile is not password protected, you can just press
MENU•SELECT to activate it.
The channel, spending, ratings and viewing limits will reflect the
chosen profile only when the system is locked.
The Lock/Unlock icons in the
channel banner provide an easy
way to lock or unlock the system.
Just point and select to change
the lock status.
Green Unlock icon The system is
unlocked. Spending, viewing and
other limits can be accessed and
changed.
Yellow Unlock icon A password
has been entered to override
family or profile limits. No limits
can be accessed or changed.
Red Lock icon No limits can be
accessed or changed. A password
is required to override limits or
access the system.