Cisco Model D-PCG1000 PowerKEY CAS Gateway
Configure Power On Channel Options
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Configure Power On Channel Options
Some service providers set all of their set-tops to tune to a specific channel (often
channel 2) whenever the set-top box is powered on. Other service providers allow
their subscribers to choose the channel that they want to see when the set-top box is
powered on. These settings are controlled through the Set Up DHCT Configuration
window, on the Base Application tab and the General Settings tab.
In SR 4.4.1, you can change the power-on channel that is set for most of your
In SR 4.4.1, you can change the power-on channel that is set for most of your
subscribers without affecting the subscribers who have chosen a different power-on
channel for themselves.
Configuring Power On Channel Options Globally
Follow these steps to configure the power-on channel feature globally:
1 On the DNCS Administrative Console, select the Server Applications tab.
2 Click DHCT Config. The DHCT Configure window opens.
3 Click Global. The Set Up Global DHCT Configuration window opens.
4 Click the General Settings tab.
5 Clear the checkbox beside Power On Channel.
1 On the DNCS Administrative Console, select the Server Applications tab.
2 Click DHCT Config. The DHCT Configure window opens.
3 Click Global. The Set Up Global DHCT Configuration window opens.
4 Click the General Settings tab.
5 Clear the checkbox beside Power On Channel.
Important: Do not click Save yet. Once you click Save, your subscribers can no
longer specify a power-on channel from the set-top menu. To minimize this
disruption, follow these steps as written.