Shaw HDDSR 605 User manual

SHAWDIRECT SATELLITE TV
HDDSR 605 & HDPVR 630 User Guide

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A. PREFACE
© 2010 Shaw Satellite G.P.
All trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
Version 1.9– Drumheller 12.1
Last Updated: July 14, 2010
Created & Maintained by: Shaw Direct Product Development

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B. TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. PREFACE.................................................................................II
B. TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................III
C. HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL.................................................. IV
1. THE BASICS ............................................................................ 1
1A. CONNECTIONS AND VIDEO SETTINGS............................................ 1
1B. CURRENT VERSION.................................................................. 3
1C. ACTIVATING YOUR RECEIVER...................................................... 3
1D. USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL ................................................. 3
1E. INTERACTIVE MENU BAR........................................................... 5
2. FINDING WHAT YOU WANT, WHEN YOU WANT.......................... 8
2A. THE GUIDE ............................................................................ 8
2B. SEARCH TOOLS..................................................................... 11
2C. INFO PAGES ......................................................................... 12
2D. THE PROGRAM OPTIONS MENU ................................................ 13
2E. THE UPCOMING AIR DATES SCREEN .......................................... 14
2F. MUSIC SEARCH..................................................................... 14
3. CUSTOMIZE YOUR VIEWING EXPERIENCE .............................. 16
3A. PARENTAL CONTROLS............................................................. 16
3B. FAVOURITES......................................................................... 19
3C. GUIDE SETTINGS................................................................... 20
4. HDDSR 605: SMART REMINDER TECHNOLOGY....................... 22
4A. SETTING REMINDERS ............................................................. 22
4B. VIEWING REMINDERS ............................................................. 23
4C. MANAGING REMINDERS .......................................................... 23
4D. USING AUTO-TUNES .............................................................. 24
5. HDPVR 630: SMART PVR TECHNOLOGY ................................. 25
5A. SETTING RECORDING EVENTS .................................................. 25
5B. CUSTOMIZING YOUR RECORDING EVENT OPTIONS ........................ 26
5C. VIEWING UPCOMING RECORDINGS ............................................ 28
5D. RECORDING SYMBOLS ........................................................... 28
5E. DUAL RECORDINGS ............................................................... 29
5F. MANUAL TIMERS .................................................................. 29
6. THE PVR LIST ....................................................................... 30
6A. PLAYING BACK YOUR RECORDED PROGRAMS .............................. 30
6B. PLAYBACK CONTROLS ............................................................ 32
7. CONTROLLING LIVE TV WITH LIVE-OFF-DISK (LOD) ................ 34
8. OTHER MENUS ..................................................................... 35
8A. INTERACTIVE APPLICATIONS .................................................... 35
8B. RECEIVER MAIL.................................................................... 35
8C. CALLER ID LOG .................................................................... 35
9. RECEIVER OPTIONS .............................................................. 36
9A. “1. FAVORITE LISTS” ............................................................ 36
9B. “2. PARENTAL CONTROLS”..................................................... 36
9C. “3. PURCHASE HISTORY”....................................................... 36
9D. “4. SYSTEM SETTINGS” ......................................................... 36
9E. “5. PVR SETTINGS”.............................................................. 39
9F. “6. (OMITTED)”.................................................................... 39
9G. “7. GUIDE SETTINGS” ........................................................... 39
9H. “8. MENU BAR” .................................................................. 39
10. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS................................... 40

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C. HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL

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1. THE BASICS
1A. CONNECTIONS AND VIDEO SETTINGS
When installing your HDDSR, 1 direct coax line is required to connect to your satellite dish or
multiswitch. If you have an HDPVR, 2 direct coax lines are required. The HDPVR will have
limited functionality if only 1 line is connected. If you would like us to take care of the
installation, call Customer Service – we’re here 24/7 to discuss available options and help you
book an appointment.
If you are unsure of how to connect your satellite receiver to your TV or home theatre system,
please refer to the corresponding product manual or the directions that came with your satellite
receiver.
CABLE TYPES
Note that the following cable types must be used to provide high definition (HD) picture:
•COMPONENT: Look for 3 connectors on each end, coloured Green, Blue, and Red. This
cable does not carry sound.
•DVI-TO-HDMI:This cable allows you to connect a DVI-only device to an HDMI-only device.
This cable does not carry sound.
•HDMI: This cable carries both video and sound. It has a single identical connector on
both ends.
The following cable types will provide Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound when connected to a capable
home theatre receiver:
•OPTICAL: This thin cable has a small square connector at each end.
•HDMI: If supported by your home theatre receiver, you can use a single HDMI cable to
connect your receiver to your home theatre system, and another HDMI cable to connect
the home theatre system to the TV. Both video and sound are carried in the cable.
For the best television experience, it is recommended that you connect your HD receiver with one
of the above video and audio connections.

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VIDEO SETTINGS
After connecting your satellite receiver, taking a moment to optimize your video settings will
ensure the best viewing experience. Press OPTIONS on your remote control, then enter the
numbers 4, 5. The following Video Settingsoptions will be available:
•OUTPUT FORMAT: This determines the primary resolution that is used to send video to your
TV. On most HDTVs, 1080i is optimal. For SDTVs, use 480i.
•4X3 OVERRIDE: Turning this on will “override” the primary output format when tuned to
standard definition stations. Turning on the override allows most TVs to automatically
stretch SD content to fill the whole screen. If you’d prefer to control this yourself using
the ASPECT button, leave it Off.
•TV TYPE: This option specifies what type of TV you have. Widescreen TVs are 16x9 (such
as most HDTVs); traditional square TVs (such as most SDTVs) are 4x3. Select whichever
is applicable to you.
On a regular HDTV, recommended settings are 1080i, 480i, and 16x9 and will normally result in
standard definition channels automatically “stretched” by your TV to fit the screen.
On an SDTV, recommended settings are 480i, Off, and 4x3 Letterbox.
Select “SAVE” and press ENTER after changing the settings and EXIT to return to live TV.
If you select an output format that is not supported by your TV, video may be
lost. If this occurs, press EXIT, OPTIONS, 4, 5, and then 6 repeatedly until
video returns. The selected output format will be displayed on the Front Panel
of the receiver with each change.
You can use the ASPECT or B button while watching any program or recording
to Stretch (“str”) or Zoom (“zoo”) the picture. You can return the aspect to
Normal (“nor”) when the program has finished. The current aspect mode is
shown on the front panel of your receiver each time you press the button.

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1B. CURRENT VERSION
Pressing OPTIONS, 4, 7 will display the System Status menu. Line H shows the version of your
receiver software, listed as “Current Version”. This manual applies to Current Version 00.12.
Individual menus, options, or functionality may be slightly different depending on your Current
Version. If you have questions about whether your receiver has the most recent version, please
inquire with the Shaw Direct agent when you activate your receiver.
1C. ACTIVATING YOUR RECEIVER
Once connected, your receiver must be activated on your Shaw Direct account in order to access
programming and function properly. You can reach Shaw Direct customer service anytime at
1-888-554-7827 to activate your receiver.
1D. USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL
For a full list of all buttons and their function, refer to the manual that came with your remote or
the Welcome Guide that came with your receiver. Throughout this manual, refer to the green
table on the right side of the page to know which buttons access a particular functionality.
NAVIGATING THE ONSCREEN MENUS
The following keys will allow you to navigate through the menus on your Shaw Direct HD receiver:
The DIRECTIONAL ARROW keys allow you to move up, down, left, and
right through the onscreen menus. Your current selection is always shown
in YELLOW.
The ENTER or OK button will “select” the item in yellow and display
available options or confirm the current selection. For example:
1. Pressing ENTER will display the Program Options menu for Angry Planet.
2. Pressing ENTER will confirm deletion of the recording schedule.
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The LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys also allow you to change options for the
selected item in applicable menus, as indicated by the “a d” symbols on
screen. For example:
3. Pressing the LEFT arrow key will change the Screen Saver delay to 14 Minute, pressing the
RIGHT arrow key will change the Screen Saver delay to 16 Minute.
4. Pressing the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys will toggle between New episodes and All episodes.
The CHwand CHskeys (or CH+ and CH-, depending on your remote) allow you
to move through lists one page at a time. For example:
5. Pressing CHwwill page up and show channels 283-290, pressing CHs
will page down and show channels 314-321.
6. Pressing CHwwill page up and show episodes starting with A, pressing CHswill page down
and show episodes from K onwards.
The GO BACK key will save your changes and return to the previous menu.*
The EXIT key will save your changes in the current menu and exit all the way back
to live TV.* Note that if you have made changes in intermediate menus, these
may be lost by using EXIT instead of GO BACK.
All menus are “circular”, and will continue from the beginning when you reach the end
of the menu.
*Within the “System Settings” menus, you must select “SAVE” to save your
changes. Pressing GO BACK or EXIT will discard any changes you have made.
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1E. INTERACTIVE MENU BAR
The menu bar is your portal to all the great features available on your Shaw Direct HD receiver.
Many tools and menus found here can also be accessed directly by using the appropriate key on
your remote control.
The menu bar can be accessed in any of the following ways:
•Pressing either the MENU or INTERACTIVE button on your remote
control
•Pressing the Abutton on your remote control
•Pressing the OPTIONS button on the remote control and selecting
“8. Menu Bar” -
The menu bar will always appear at the bottom of your screen and will exit you from any active
menus. Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to view available options and the ENTER button to
access that menu option or submenu.
A complete listing of all menu selections on the HDPVR and HDDSR receivers is contained on
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HDPVR MENU BAR
The following menu bar selections are available on the HDPVR receiver:
MENU BAR SUB MENU DETAILS PAGE
Watch TV
Guide
Access the Guide, where you can browse up to 14 days of
programming information. 8
Recordings
Access the PVR List, where you can watch a previously-
recorded program. 30
Music
Allows you to search for commercial free digital music stations
by genre, or radio stations by city. 14
PVR
Recordings
Access the PVR List, where you can watch a previously-
recorded program. 30
Options
The PVR Options menu allows you to customize your recording
preferences for each show you have scheduled to record. 26
Upcoming
In PVR Upcoming, you can view a list of all upcoming
programs which are scheduled to record. 28
Manual Timers
Manual Timers can be used to record programs manually by
timeslot, rather than by program. 29
Search
Title Search
Find programs or movies by title. 11
Interests
Search for something to watch or record by genre. 11
Music
Allows you to search for commercial free digital music stations
by genre, or radio stations by city. 14
Interactive
Launch the Shaw Direct Interactive Weather Application 35
Messages
Mail
Read mail messages from Shaw Direct 35
Call Log
Check out your Caller ID log 35
Settings Menu
Access the main receiver Options Menu. 36

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HDDSR MENU BAR
The following menu bar selections are available on the HDDSR receiver:
MENU BAR SUB MENU DETAILS PAGE
Guide
Access the Guide, where you can browse up to 14 days of
programming information. 8
Music
Allows you to search for commercial free digital music stations
by genre, or radio stations by city. 14
Reminders
Options
The Reminders Options menu allows you to customize your
reminder preferences for each show you have scheduled. 23
Upcoming
In Upcoming Reminders, you can view a list of all upcoming
programs which have reminders or auto-tunes set. 23
Search
Title Search
Find programs or movies by title. 11
Interests
Search for something to watch by genre. 11
Music
Allows you to search for commercial free digital music stations
by genre, or radio stations by city. 14
Interactive
Launch the Shaw Direct Interactive Weather Application 35
Messages
Mail
Read mail messages from Shaw Direct 35
Call Log
Check out your Caller ID log 35
Settings Menu
Access the main receiver Options Menu. 36

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2. FINDING WHAT YOU WANT, WHEN YOU WANT
2A. THE GUIDE
One of the greatest features of your Shaw Direct digital satellite TV is the onscreen interactive
program Guide. With the Guide, you can instantly see what’s airing right now and into the
future, on every channel you subscribe to!
When accessed, the Guide will appear with the channel you’re watching highlighted. You can
browse the onscreen Guide while watching your favourite show in the corner of the screen, or you
can press GUIDE on the remote again to change to the full-screen Guide.
NAVIGATING THE GUIDE
awsd Use the DIRECTIONAL ARROW keys to move up, down, left, or right through the listings.
Pressing ENTER on a program which is currently airing will tune to that program; pressing
ENTER on a program which is not currently airing will bring up the Program Options menu.
CHw/ s You can move an entire page at a time (4 channels in the regular guide, 6 channels in
the full-screen guide) by using CHwand CHs.
5 6 Use REWIND and FAST FORWARD to move backwards or forward in the listings 6 hours at
a time.
9 0 The SKIP BACK and SKIP AHEAD buttons skip 24 hours at a time, for example from
8:00pm Monday to 8:00pm Tuesday.
2 1 Pressing PAUSE or PLAY while in the Guide will always take you back in the listings to the
channel and program you’re currently watching. If you’re watching a recording, it will take you to
the channel the receiver is currently tuned to in the background.
Press EXIT or GO BACK to leave the Guide and return to whatever you were watching.
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UNDERSTANDING THE GUIDE
All listings in the Guide and Search Results are colour-coded to help you find what you’re looking
for faster. When you select a program, broadcasting symbols help you understand more about it,
such as the parental rating, whether it is presented in high definition, or if it is a new episode.

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COLOUR CODING
BLUE GENERAL PROGRAMMING: Includes network series, specials, news, and other
regularly airing programs
GREEN SPORTS: Includes most sports-related programs such as sports talk, live sporting
events and replays, and sports-related series programming
PURPLE MOVIES: Includes films and most documentaries
ORANGE KIDS AND FAMILY: Most programming intended for young children and family
viewing
AQUA PAY-PER-VIEW: PPV movies, sports, and events available for purchase
RED SHAW DIRECT CHANNELS:Information and promotional channels, and the Shaw
Direct TV network
GREY
UNSUBSCRIBED: Channels not included in your Shaw Direct programming package
appear in grey. These channels can be hidden from your Guide, as described on
page 20.
YELLOW CURRENT SELECTION: The program or menu item currently selected is always shown
in yellow.
BROADCAST SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used to tell you about each program:
Program Attributes Television Ratings Movie Ratings
Broadcast in High
Definition Children General
Broadcast with Dolby®
5.1 Surround Sound
Children over 8 years
Parental Guidance
Episode airing for the
first time General Adult 14+
Available with Closed
Captions
Parental Guidance
Adult 18+
Available with
Descriptive Video
Over 14 years
Restricted
Program is Subject to
Blackout
Adults
Adults Only
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2B. SEARCH TOOLS
With over 400 channels and two weeks of programming information, sometimes it can be
difficult to find what you’re looking for using the Guide. By using the Search Tools built into
your receiver, you can easily find programs by title, time, or genre.
TITLE SEARCH
Title Search allows you to input the name of the show or movie you’re looking for. Matching
results will be displayed on the right side of the screen, where you can tune into the program,
see upcoming air dates, set up a recording or reminder, or get information about the show.
After selecting “Title Search” from the Menu Bar, use the DIRECTIONAL ARROWS and ENTER
button to type letters into the Search tool. Results will begin to narrow as soon as the first letter
is entered. Once you see what you’re looking for, use the RIGHT ARROW to select the list, and
the UP or DOWN keys to select the program. Pressing ENTER will give you the Program Options
menu on the HDPVR, and the Upcoming Air Dates screen on the HDDSR.
Note: You cannot input accented characters into Title Search. Simply enter part of the title
which does not contain any accented characters (for example, “journal” in “téléjournal”) and
Search will find the program.
INTERESTS SEARCH
Interests Search is useful when you’re not looking for a specific show, don’t know the title of the
show you’re looking for, or just want to find a particular genre to watch or record. Similar to Title
Search, as you select the time, category, and genre you are looking for, results will narrow or
expand on the right side of the screen.
After selecting “Interests” from the Menu Bar, use the UP and DOWN keys to select the time you
would like to search in. Examples include “anytime”, “up next”, or “this week”. Then, use the
RIGHT ARROW to select the middle column where you can pick a broad category using the UP
and DOWN keys. A variety of choices are available here, including “Movies”, “Sports”,
“Children”, and “HD”. Use the RIGHT ARROW again to select the third column, which will show
the available genres, such as “Action”, “Musical Comedy”, “Nature”, or “Talk”. Once the genre
you’re looking for has loaded, use the RIGHT ARROW to select the list, and the UP or DOWN
keys to browse through the available programs. Pressing ENTER will give you the Program
Options menu on the HDPVR, and the Upcoming Air Dates screen on the HDDSR.
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Any series Recording Events created from the top-level search results (before
selecting “view upcoming air dates”) will default to record on all channels,
unless changed in the PVR Options menu. See section 5 for more details on
Recording Events.
2C. INFO PAGES
Expanded Information for most programs is available by pressing the INFO button on the remote
control, or selecting “Show more information” from the Program Options menu. Use the LEFT
and RIGHT arrow keys to move between the available pages and GO BACK to return to the
location you started from.
REGULAR PROGRAMMING
If available, the following information will be shown for regular programming. Note that not all
broadcasters send the same amount of information, so it is normal for certain programs to have
more or less information than others.
All pages show the channel name, logo, and number the program airs/aired on; the date and time
it airs/aired; the program attributes and parental rating; and the program name and episode title.
The following information appears on each page:
•DESCRIPTION: A description of the program is provided on this page.
•CAST (HDPVR ONLY):This page shows the main cast members featured in this program.
•MORE INFO: This page shows the original airdate of the program; specific parental
advisories such as “violence” or “strong language”; and genres which apply to the
program.
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MOVIES AND DOCUMENTARIES
If available, the following information will be shown for movies and documentaries, including
those airing on PPV. Note that not all broadcasters send the same amount of information, so it is
normal for certain movies to have more or less information than others.
All pages show the channel name, logo, and number the movie airs/aired on; the date and time it
airs/aired; star rating from 0.5 to 4 stars; the program attributes and parental rating; and the
movie title. The following information appears on each page:
•DESCRIPTION: A description of the movie is provided on this page, followed by the main
cast members.
•CAST (HDPVR ONLY):This page shows the cast members featured in this title.
•MORE INFO: This page shows the year the movie was released; specific parental advisories
such as “language” or “graphic violence”; and genres which apply to the program.
2D. THE PROGRAM OPTIONS MENU
The Program Options menu is your gateway to many of the great program-related features
contained in your Shaw Direct receiver, including setting recordings or reminders and viewing
upcoming air dates.
While in the Guide, Info Pages, Upcoming Air Dates screen, or Search results, press the ENTER
key on the desired program to view the Program Options menu. If the program is currently airing,
pressing ENTER will tune to it. In this case, press INFO and then ENTER to access the menu.
REGULAR PROGRAMMING
For regular programming the following Program Options may be available:
•TUNE TO THIS CHANNEL:Change to this channel, regardless of what is currently airing.
•RECORD NEW EPISODES (HDPVR) or SET A REMINDER FOR NEW EPISODES: Sets a recurring
Recording or Reminder Event
•RECORD ALL EPISODES (HDPVR) or SET A REMINDER FOR ALL EPISODES: Sets a recurring
Recording or Reminder Event
•RECORD THIS PROGRAM (HDPVR) or SET A REMINDER FOR THIS PROGRAM: Sets a one-time
Recording or Reminder Event
•AUTOMATICALLY TUNE TO THIS AIRING: Sets an Auto-tune event for this episode
•VIEW UPCOMING AIR DATES: View the Upcoming Air Dates screen for this program
•SHOW MORE INFORMATION: View the Info Pages for this episode

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MOVIES AND DOCUMENTARIES
For films, the following Program Options may be available:
•TUNE TO THIS CHANNEL:Change to this channel, regardless of what is currently airing.
•RECORD THIS PROGRAM (HDPVR) or SET A REMINDER FOR THIS PROGRAM: Sets a one-time
Recording or Reminder Event
•AUTOMATICALLY TUNE TO THIS AIRING: Sets an Auto-tune event for this airing
•VIEW UPCOMING AIR DATES: View the Upcoming Air Dates screen for this movie
•SHOW MORE INFORMATION: View the Info Pages for this movie
Full details on Reminder Events can be found in section 4. Full details on Recording Events can
be found in section 5.
2E. THE UPCOMING AIR DATES SCREEN
The Upcoming Air Dates screen gives a convenient listing of all known upcoming air dates of the
selected program or movie, on all available channels. You can press ENTER on any entry to view
the Program Options menu, or use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to sort alphabetically by
Episode, or chronologically by Start Time. Press GO BACK to return to the location you started
from.
Any series Recording Events created from the Upcoming Air Dates screen will
record on the currently selected channel only, unless changed in the PVR
Options menu. See section 5 for more details on Recording Events.
2F. MUSIC SEARCH
Shaw Direct carries 40 commercial-free Galaxie digital music stations and over 50 radio stations
from all over North America. The Music Search tool allows you to easily find whatever you’re in
the mood for.
After selecting “Music” from the Menu Bar, use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to choose between
commercial free “Music” stations, or regular “Radio” stations.
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MUSIC
After selecting Music, use the RIGHT ARROW to select the genre column, where you can use the
UP and DOWN keys to select a genre such as “Classical”, “Jazz”, or “Rock”. Corresponding
stations appear on the right side of the screen, much like the other Search tools. Use the RIGHT
ARROW again to select the results column and the UP and DOWN to select the station you want
to listen to. Pressing ENTER will tune directly to the selected station.
By default, when tuned to a commercial-free music stations the track information will be
displayed for each song. The receiver screensaver will activate over this information after the
specified activation period. Both of these settings can be changed in the Guide Settings menu,
as described in section 3C.
RADIO STATIONS
If you have selected Radio in the first column, use the RIGHT ARROW to select the city column,
where you can use the UP and DOWN keys to select a city. Corresponding radio stations will
appear on the right side of the screen. When you see the station you want, use the RIGHT
ARROW to get to the results column and the UP and DOWN keys to select the station you want
to listen to. Pressing ENTER will tune directly to the selected station.
Radio stations do not have track information available.
If you have a favourite music or radio station, you can always enter the 3-digit
channel number listed on the right side of the screen to tune directly without
using the Music Search tool.
It is not possible to record content from the Music or Radio stations. Live-off-disk functionality
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3. CUSTOMIZE YOUR VIEWING EXPERIENCE
3A. PARENTAL CONTROLS
Parental Control options allow you to keep locked content from being accessed or viewed without
the 4-digit parental password being entered. When activated, Parental Controls apply uniformly
across the entire system, preventing access via the Guide, Search results, direct channel entry,
LOD playback, and the PVR List. If you are activated for instant Pay Per View, the password will
also have to be entered to make a PPV purchase.
SETTING PARENTAL CONTROLS
You can access the Parental Controls menu by selecting “2. Parental Controls” from the Options
Menu, or by pressing LOCKS on your remote control. If Parental Controls are currently disabled,
you will be prompted to create a 4 digit numeric password.
The following Parental Control options are available:
•ENABLE LOCKS [ENABLED, DISABLED]:Allows you to turn all locks on (“enabled”) or off
(“disabled”). When locks are disabled, all settings (with the exception of the password)
are retained and will be saved for the next time you enable locks.
•TV RATING [C8+, G, PG, 14+, 18+, NO LOCKS]:Allows you to select the lowest rating you want
to lock access to. For example, by setting TV Rating to “14+”, all TV programs rated 14+
and 18+ will be locked. Choices available correspond to the Television Ratings listed on
page 10.
•MOVIE RATING [PG, 14+, 18A, RESTRICTED, ADULT, NO LOCKS]:Allows you to select the lowest
rating you want to lock access to. For example, by setting Movie Rating to “18A”, all
movies rated 18A, Restricted and Adult will be locked. Choices available correspond to
the Movie Ratings listed on page 10.
•LOCKED CHANNELS [SHOW, HIDE]:Allows you to show or hide locked channels from the
Guide. Locked channels can still be tuned directly by entering the applicable channel
number, but will always require a password to view.
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