How to set up parental controls on my Bell Satellite TV

Parental controls give adults the ability to lock certain type of programs on their PVR to prevent children from accessing them. Once the programs are locked, the child will be asked for a password when trying to access the program, either when broadcast live or when recorded on the PVR.

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Set a password

1. Press MENU on your remote control and select Locks
2. Select Lock System
3. Create a password and select Ok
4. Confirm password and select Ok.

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Set locks by channel or by rating

Locks allow you to password-protect programming based on ratings, or on a channel-by-channel basis.

Set locks by channel or by rating

1. Press MENU on your remote control and select Locks.
2. Enter your password and select Ok.
3. Choose Channel Locks or Rating Locks.
4. Select the channel or rating you wish to lock out.
5. A check box will appear to confirm your selection. Select SAVE/DONE.

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Set locks by category

1. Press MENU on your remote control and select Locks
2. Select Lock System
3. Select Lock PPV to lock out all Pay-per-Vu! programs.
   Note: You can also select Hide Adult to remove adult channels from view.

    

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Channel ratings

PG (Parental guidance)

Suitable for children over 8, but supervision recommended for those between 8 and 13

Over 14

Suitable for those over 14

Over 18

Suitable for adults only

NR/AO (No rating/Adult oriented)

Contains graphic language, violence, nudity, adult oriented profanity or strong sexual content

NOTE: Ratings are set by the programmers. 

Last Update:14/03/2012