To lock the system: 1. Move the highlight to the right with “G”in Lock On/Off box. 2. Switch On or Off by using “G”Whenever you switch the lock system on, you need to enter the password as a reminder. To set the password: 1. Move the highlight to the Set Password with “E”. 2. Enter the password by using the digit buttons on the remote control. 3. Enter the password again for verification. 5. Press “F”to return to the previous screen or press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. 99 8-19. Setting Locks Block Channel Blocks any channels that you do not want to view or that you do not want your kids to watch. If you tune in a blocked channel, a black screen with a pop-up screen will appear. You will have to enter the correct password to view the channel. Once you turn off your DIRECTV®HD Receiver, Block Channel will automatically be reactivated. To block channels: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using “E”on the remote control. 3. Select the Lock menu by pressing “”. 4. Scroll down to Block Channel using “E”. 5. Press “G”to display the Block Channel screen. 6. Use “DEFG”to move the highlight in the channel editing screen. 7. Toggle Blocked or Unblocked using “”. The screen shown at the top left will indicate if the highlighted channel is blocked or unblocked. 8. Press “F”to return to the previous screen or press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. NOTE When you tune to a blocked channel, a password is required for access. The Channel Block feature should not be used as the only parental control. Since station assignments may change from time to time, controls such as rating and spending limits should always be used as the primary parental control. Additionally, the Channel Block settings may be reset if there is an interruption to the AC power (such as if set is unplugged or there is a power failure). 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-19. Setting Locks Movie Rating Blocks movies according to the movie ratings limit, as defined by the Motion Picture Association of America, so children cannot view certain movies. You can set the ratings limit by blocking out all the movies with the ratings above a specified level. Keep in mind that the movie ratings limit applies only to movies shown on TV, not TV programs such as soap operas. To block movie programs: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using “E”on the remote control. 3. Select the Lock menu by pressing “”. 4. Scroll down to Movie Rating using “E”. 5. Select the level you want using “DE”and press “”to return to the previous level. 6. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. 101 NOTE MOVIE/MPAA rating G: General Audiences All ages admitted. PG: Parental Guidance Suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned Some material may not be appropriate for children under 13. R: Restricted Under 17 requires parent or adult guardian present. NC-17: No viewers 17 and under. X: No viewers 17 and under. NOTE The Lock feature relies on correct rating information to be provided by broadcaters and service providers. If broadcast rating information is missing or incorrect, the Lock feature cannot function as designed. 8-19. Setting Locks TV Rating for Children’s Programs Keeps children from watching certain children’s TV programs according to the ratings limit as defined by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board. This rating applies only to TV programs for children. Unless you block TV programs intended for mature audiences in the TV Rating – General menu, your children may view those programs. To block TV programs: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using “E”on the remote control. 3. Select the Lock menu by pressing “”. 4. Scroll down to TV Rating-Children using “E”. 5. Select Age or Content, if you want to lock a TV program based on age or content. 6. Select the level you want using “DE”and press “”to return to the previous level. 7. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. NOTE TV Rating Children Programs TV-Y: All Children. This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. TV-Y7: Directed to Older Children. This program is designed for children age 7 and above. 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-19. Setting Locks TV Rating for General Programs Blocks TV programs that you and your family do not wish to watch, based on the rating scheme defined by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board. To block TV programs: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using “E”on the remote control. 3. Select the Lock menu by pressing “”. 4. Scroll down to TV Rating-General using “E”. 5. Select Age or Content, if you want to lock a TV program based on age or content. 6. Select the level you want usin...