Cisco DNCS System Release 2.8.1 3.8.1 4.3.1 User Guide

Complete these steps to encrypt service content.

Note: This procedure applies to secure and PPV services. It does not apply to clear or VOD services.

1.

On the DNCS Administrative Console, click the DNCS tab.

2.

Click the System Provisioning tab.

3.

Click Source. The Source List window opens.

4.

Click once on the row containing the service source you want to encrypt.

5.

Click File > Security Modes. The Security Mode List window opens for the service source you

selected.

6.

Click File > New. The Set Up Security Mode window opens.

7.

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Use the following fields when you encrypt a service in the DNCS.

Security Mode

Determines whether the service is encrypted.

Security Mode

The security mode of the service:

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Select the Clear option to distribute the service in the clear

(unencrypted)

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Select the Encrypted option to distribute the service as an

encrypted service

Date/Time

Allows you to define when subscribers can start viewing content from this source:

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Now - The service is available for viewing immediately



Custom - Set a specific date and time for service availability in

the Effective Date and Effective Time fields

Effective Date

The month, day, and year you want subscribers to be able to start viewing
content from this source.

You must type two digits for the month and day, and four digits for the year. 

Example: Type July 4, 2008, as 07042008. The system inputs the slashes for
you and displays 07/04/2003.

This option is only activated if you select the Custom option in Date/Time.

Effective Time

The hour, minute, and second you want subscribers to be able to start seeing
content from this source.

You must type two digits for each value. 

Example: Type eight o'clock as 080000. The system inputs the colons for you
and displays 08:00:00. 

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Make sure the time you enter is at least 15 minutes into the

future.

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You can also represent time in the 24-hour format. For example,

18:30:00 would represent 6:30 p.m.

This option is only activated if you select the Custom option in