Cisco Headend Digital Broadband Delivery System Guida Utente
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Parental Control Options
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Select Channels to Block by Default
Introduction
The Blocked Channel Number option allows the cable service provider to specify
which channels are blocked during the staging process. When the set-top is
delivered to the home, these particular channels are automatically blocked. This
option is helpful if the cable service provider wants to automatically block channels
that offer adult content. The Blocked Channel Numbers option only appears in the
Staging Defaults window.
The Addressable Configuration window contains a similar option called “Additional
The Addressable Configuration window contains a similar option called “Additional
Blocked Channel Numbers.” On that window, this field lets you specify additional
channels that should be blocked on the set-top. It does not clear any blocked
channels that the subscriber has already set.
Recommended Setting
Select the Channel Number(s) option and enter the channels that you want to block
during the staging process. Type in the channel number with a comma between each
number, or you can type in a range of numbers, such as 1-4.
Selecting Channels to Block by Default
To select the channels that you want to block by default for the set-top, complete the
following steps.
1.
On the DNCS Administrative Console, select the Server Applications tab.
2.
Click DHCT Config.
Result: The DHCT Configure Prompt window opens.
Result: The DHCT Configure Prompt window opens.