Use Your Remote Control To: - Allow viewing based on MPAA ratings or block specific movies.
- Lock out entire channels.
- Set limited viewing times.
- Even establish spending limits on Pay Per View purchases.
We Make It Easy
- Press the "menu" button on your remote and select "Parental", then "Edit Settings". Look for the selections that indicate "Ratings", "Channel Blocks", "Spending" or "Hours".
- Follow the easy-to-understand on-screen directions.
- Select "Lock Now" and you will be asked for a personal identification number (PIN).
- After setting up, you will need to enter your PIN to access restricted programming
Get More Help with Demos
- More in-depth step-by-step tutorials are available in our Customer Care Center. You can also consult your system manual for more details.
- As a value-added benefit of directv.com, the DIRECTV Video Lounge offers streaming video that shows you how to set up the Parental Controls feature on both Hughes and RCA receiver models. Watch video for Hughes receiver models. Watch video for RCA receiver models.
- Tune in to DIRECTV BASICS on channel 201 and learn how to set up the Parental Controls feature on Hughes and RCA receiver models.
