Parental Controls

DIRECTV helps you make family-friendly viewing decisions.

DIRECTV makes it easy for you to limit or block any programming you consider to be inappropriate for your children. Our powerful Parental Controls feature, available with every DIRECTV receiver, lets you restrict unsupervised TV viewing, block specific channels, limit viewing times and set spending limits for DIRECTV Cinema movies or live Pay Per View events.

Just follow these quick steps to set up Parental Controls:

1. Press MENU on your remote control
2. Select PARENTAL, FAV'S & SETUP
3. Select PARENTAL CONTROLS
4. Select EDIT SETTINGS

If you want to watch a restricted channel or program, just enter your PIN when requested.

Need More Help?

• Learn how to set up Parental Controls on both Hughes and RCA receiver models
• Tune in to DIRECTV BASICS channel 201 with your remote
• Consult your system manual for details

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