Cisco Headend Digital Broadband Delivery System Guida Utente
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Program Recording Options
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Authorize the VCR Commander Service for Recording Programs
Introduction
The Allow VCR Commander Authorization by Package option lets you specify
whether the VCR Commander feature is available to all subscribers who have a VCR
Commander module. If you enable this option, then the set-tops must be authorized
for a specific package to use the VCR Commander service. You must select the name
of the package that is required to authorize the set-top. If you do not enable this
option, then any subscriber who has a VCR Commander module can use it to record
programs.
Note: Because the VCR Commander service is not required to record programs on
Note: Because the VCR Commander service is not required to record programs on
the DVR, this service is not supported on DVR equipped Explorer set-tops.
Recommended Setting
Enable this option if you want to use a package to authorize the VCR Commander
service. Subscribers must pay for a service that requires a package to authorize it.
Create a Package for the VCR Commander Service
To allow subscribers to access the VCR Commander service, you must create a
package, if one does not already exist. Refer to the online Help on the DNCS for
instructions.
Authorizing the VCR Commander Service for Recording Programs
To authorize the VCR Commander service for recording programs, 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.
3.
Select Global.
Result: The Set Up Global DHCT Configuration window opens.
Result: The Set Up Global DHCT Configuration window opens.
4.
Select the Base Application tab.
Result: The Base Application tab appears in the forefront.
Result: The Base Application tab appears in the forefront.
5.
Make sure the Allow VCR Commander Authorization by Package field is
selected.
6.
In the Package Name field, do the following:
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Select None if you want all subscribers who have a VCR Commander
module to be able to record programs.
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Select a package name to authorize the set-top to record the program.