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Channel Selection Options 
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Skip Unauthorized Channels While Channel Surfing 
Introduction 
The Skip Unauthorized Channels option allows subscribers to skip over 
unauthorized channels while channel surfing.  
Benefits of Enabling or Disabling the Skip Unauthorized Channels Option 
Before you implement this feature, you should consider how many packages you 
offer and how you arrange your channels. For example, if you arrange all HBO 
channels in the 900 range, subscribers who are not authorized for HBO must scroll 
through all the 900s to find channels that do not require authorization. In this 
scenario, you may want to enable the Skip Unauthorized Channels option to 
prevent the inconvenience of stopping on every unauthorized channel. However, if 
you interlace premium channels, such as Showtime and HBO, with channels that all 
subscribers can view, you may want to disable the Skip Unauthorized Channels 
option. When you disable this option, the set-top displays the unauthorized service 
text to let subscribers know about other channels that are available. This scenario 
provides you with a “marketing opportunity” for your premium services. 
Recommended Setting 
Enable the option to allow subscribers to skip unauthorized channels. 
Allowing Subscribers to Skip Unauthorized Channels While Channel Surfing 
To allow subscribers to skip unauthorized channels while channel surfing, 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. 
3. 
Select Global
Result:  The Set Up Global DHCT Configuration window opens. 
4. 
Select the Base Application tab. 
Result:  The Base Application tab appears in the forefront. 
5. 
Do you want to allow subscribers to skip unauthorized channels while 
channel surfing? 
• 
If yes, be sure the Skip Unauthorized Channels option is selected. 
• 
If no, be sure the Skip Unauthorized Channels option is not selected. 
When your subscribers surf to an unauthorized channel, the set-top 
displays a screen with text that the service is unauthorized.