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52 Chapter 5: Using the Options Menu
Setting Locks and Limits
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).
Note
Your DSS receiver is shipped to you unlocked, with the default settings as
described below.
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 55.
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.
RETURN
SET LOCKS AND LIMITS
SPENDING LIMIT
RATINGS LIMIT
PAY-PER-VIEW
STATION LOCKS
$10.00
R
UNLOCKED
0 STATIONS CURRENTLY LOCKED
LOCK
HELP
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 56 for details.