Cisco DNCS System Release 2.8 3.8 4.3
Configuring Hidden Channels in
System Release 3.8/4.3 and Later
Configuration Guide
System Release 3.8/4.3 and Later
Configuration Guide
Overview
Introduction
The hidden channel feature has been developed for third-party application
developers and headend technicians. This feature allows third-party developers to
use applications that require system information (SI) data on set-tops. For service
providers, this feature provides the ability to uniquely identify the DNCS that a
set-top is associated to inside a network.
Typically, the service provider designates a unique value to each DNCS by
assigning this value in the channel number field. In turn, the set-top uses this
value to determine which program information is displayed on the set-top. Once
the channel is configured as hidden, it is not viewable by the subscriber.
developers and headend technicians. This feature allows third-party developers to
use applications that require system information (SI) data on set-tops. For service
providers, this feature provides the ability to uniquely identify the DNCS that a
set-top is associated to inside a network.
Typically, the service provider designates a unique value to each DNCS by
assigning this value in the channel number field. In turn, the set-top uses this
value to determine which program information is displayed on the set-top. Once
the channel is configured as hidden, it is not viewable by the subscriber.
Site Requirements
To configure this feature on your DNCS, your system must meet the following
criteria:
criteria:
Operating at System Release (SR) 3.8 or SR 4.3 or later
A DOCSIS
®
license must be enabled on your network
Audience
This document is written for system operators, application developers, and
headend technicians. Our engineers may also find this document to be useful.
headend technicians. Our engineers may also find this document to be useful.
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