A:Access the MENU function and go to LOCKS. You will be prompted to enter a four-digit code. Viewing can be restricted by channel number or program rating.

DISH Network and DIRECTV offer parental locks to block your children from viewing programs you feel are unsuitable for them.

Yes. Parental Locks restrict viewing of recorded programs. If you schedule a recording for a program you have Locked, the program will be recorded; however, audio is muted and no video will appear while the program is recording. A restricted notice remains on screen allowing you to enter your PIN to view the program during the recording.Once the program has been recorded, you can access it from My Recordings. Just enter your PIN to view.

Yes. If you disable the password, you will be informed that Parental Control is going to be disabled. This password must also be supplied to shut down the program.

You must call your local cable company to have these PINs reset. All of the PINs will be cleared. Once reset, you will need to enter new PINs.

DVD includes parental management features for blocking playback and for multiple versions of a movie on a single disc. Players (including software players on PCs) can be set to a specific parental level using the onscreen settings. If a disc with a rating above that level is put in the player, it won't play. In some cases, different programs on the disc have different ratings. The level setting can be protected with a password.

The Internet should be a fun place where children can learn and enjoy themselves too. However, the Internet is also home to websites and content that are not suitable for children. The Internet carries a wealth of information that most of us eagerly want to explore, but at the same time there is some information that you may not want your child to access. PCguard Parental Control is a content filtering service to protect your child from accessing inappropriate sites.

You can temporarily open or clear all locks if you forget your 4 digit PIN by selecting the Master Locks from the set up screen and change the option from NO to YES. You can reset the locks simply by turning off the receiver and then turning it back on.

Yes. When a child attempts to access an inappropriate Web site, a Web page pops up to advise him that Parental Control is blocking access to this site.

Yes. With DIRECTV you control the programming your children can view. Through a personal identification code (PIN) that you choose you can restrict access to programming, thus blocking the reception of certain programmes. This feature allows parents to decide, with a high level of control, the programming their children can view. For further information please contact your local DIRECTV service provider. Contact information can be found on the "Contacts" page of this website.

My New Satellite TV allows you to "lock" channels -- in other words have them require a password of your choosing before they can be watched. Follow these steps to lock channels: while running the My New Satellite TV client, right click on the channel that you would like to require a password that's it, you're done. next time you want to view this channel, the program will ask for your password.

You Don't! JE/SRP supplies double spiral locks with most of the shelf part pistons. This means you must install two locks per side for a total of four per piston. One exception would be a round wire lock.

Enter your new 4-digit Locks PIN and select your desired ratings by using the left and right arrow buttons on your remote to change the settings.

The Locks & Limits feature built into the equipment lets you restrict access to movies based on the motion picture rating system, pay per view spending limits, and block the viewing of entire channels. This is a great feature for parents who wish to control what their children watch on DIRECTV service. Consult your System Manual for more details.