Cisco DNCS System Release 2.8.1 3.8.1 4.3.1 User Guide

After you add a content source to the DNCS for a clear, secure, or PPV service, define parameters for that
source in the DNCS. You do not need to define a source for a VOD service.

Note: You do not need to build a session for an analog source.

Important: If you are sending the same source content through more than one QAM, MQAM, or GQAM
modulator, you must define the source for each modulator. For example, if you are sending the same source
content through six QAM modulators, you must define the source six times    once for each modulator.

Before you define an analog service source, you must have the following information:

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If the service source is going to only one hub, name of that hub as defined in your network (refer to

your network map)

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Number of the channel where the service will be displayed

Important: Before you set up a secure analog service in the DNCS, you must configure your analog system
to support DHCTs that descramble analog services. Refer to Analog Descrambling Support for the Digital
Broadband Delivery System Application Guide (part number 716370) for details. To obtain a copy of this
document, go to 

Defining an analog source takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Defining an analog source does not impact network performance. You can complete this procedure at any time.