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About This Guide
11
- Introduction
  11
  - What Is Application Platform Software?
    11
- Purpose
  11
- Scope
  11
- Audience
  12
- Related Publications
  12
- Document Version
  13
Installation Process Overview
15
- Before You Begin
  16
  - When Do I Start?
    16
  - How Do I Manage the Files on My System?
    16
- What Do You Need?
  17
  - Gather These Things First
    17
  - System Requirements
    18
- Package Installation Tool
  19
  - Verifying the Package Installation Tool
    19
  - Obtaining the Package Installation Tool
    19
- What Are the Download Methods?
  21
- How Long Does Each Phase Take?
  24
- What Are Your Installation Tasks?
  26
Introduction
15
Phase One - Perform Pre-Upgrade Checks
29
- Overview
  30
- Phase One Checklist
  31
- Record Results
  33
  - Key Doctor Results
    33
  - listQpsk Results
    33
- Run updateOUI Utility
  34
  - Running updateOUI Utility
    34
- Delete Unused DHCT Types
  35
  - Deleting Unused DHCT Types
    35
- Run listOSM Utility
  36
  - Running listOSM Utility
    36
- Run listCVT Utility
  38
  - Running listCVT Utility
    38
- Clean Up the ResApp Directory (Optional)
  40
  - Cleaning Up the ResApp Directory
    40
- Verify the Download Directory
  41
- Clean Up the Download Directory
  42
  - Cleaning Up the Download Directory
    42
- Obtain Software
  43
  - Download Software from the FTP Server
    43
    - Downloading the Application Platform Software Release from the FTP Server
      43
- Install the Application Software Platform Release onto the DNCS
  45
  - Installing the Software from Files Downloaded from the FTP Server
    45
  - Installing the Software from a CD
    46
- Install the OS Check Table (Optional)
  48
- Install the Set-Top Resource File (Optional)
  50
  - Loading the Set-Top Resource File
    50
Introduction
29
Phase Two - Test New Software
53
- Overview
  54
  - Before You Begin
    54
  - When Do You Begin Phase Two?
    54
  - What Do You Need?
    54
  - Third-Party Applications
    55
- Phase Two OSM Checklist
  56
  - OSM Installation Checklist
    56
- Remove and Unassociate the OSM Software
  57
  - Unassociating and Removing the OSM Files
    57
- Install the Application Platform Software Release for OSM Downloads
  60
  - Before You Begin
    60
  - Installing the Software onto the BFS
    61
- OSM Download for Individual Test DHCTs
  64
  - Assigning the TOC File for Test DHCTs
    64
- Download Software to the Individual Test DHCTs
  65
  - Downloading Software to Individual Test DHCTs
    65
- Phase Two CVT Checklist
  66
  - CVT Installation Checklist
    66
- Create and Update CVT Test Groups
  67
  - Creating CVT Test Groups
    67
  - Updating CVT Test Groups
    69
- Load the New Image File
  70
  - Loading the Image File onto the BFS
    70
- Download to the CVT Test Groups
  72
  - Downloading Software to the CVT Test Groups
    72
Introduction
53
Phase Three - Install New Software
77
- Overview
  78
  - When Do You Begin Phase Three?
    78
  - What Do You Need?
    78
  - How Long Does it Take?
    78
    - Run the Doctor Report
      79
    - CVT Download Times
      79
    - OSM Download Times
      80
- Installation Checklist
  81
  - Installation Checklist
    81
- OSM Download Method
  82
- CVT Download Method
  86
  - Examples of File Names and Version Numbers
    86
  - Downloading Software to All DHCTs
    86
- Phase Three Completion Check
  90
  - Verifying Phase Three Installation
    90
Introduction
77
Phase Four - Clean Up
91
- Overview
  92
  - Before You Begin
    92
  - How Long Will It Take?
    92
  - What Do You Need?
    92
- Phase Four Checklist
  93
  - Installation Checklist
    93
- Force an Immediate Download
  94
  - Forcing an Immediate OSM Download to DHCTs
    94
  - Forcing an Immediate CVT Download to DHCTs
    95
Introduction
91
Customer Information
97
If You Have Questions
97
Appendix A Add the updateOUI Utility to the Chrontab File
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- Overview
  100
- Edit the chrontab File for updateOUI Utility
  101
  - Editing the crontab File for updateOUI Utility
    101
Introduction
99
Appendix B Rollback Process
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- What is the Rollback Process?
  106
Introduction
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Appendix C Recommended Frequencies for Improved CVT Download Performance
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- Frequency Plan Recommendations
  108
  - What Are the Recommended Frequencies?
    108
Introduction
107
Appendix D Using CVT Download for Staging DHCTs on HRC Systems
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- Overview
  110
- CVT Download Recommendations
  111
  - Recommendation
    111
  - Alternate Recommendation
    111
Introduction
109
Appendix E ROM Naming Conventions and Image Versions
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- ROM Image Naming Convention
  114
  - Introduction
    114
  - ROM File Name Example
    114
  - Naming Convention
    115
    - Naming Convention Features
      115
    - Software Revision Number
      116
    - Modifiers
      116
    - Hardware Type
      118
    - Build Information
      119
    - Full ROM Image Name
      119
  - Diagnostic Screens
    120
    - Component Information Diagnostic Screen
      120
    - Software Versions Diagnostic Screen
      120
- ROM to Model Matrix
  121
  - Example 1
    122
  - Example 2
    122
  - DHCTs That Support Both Download Methods
    123
Introduction
113
Appendix F Download LED Indicators
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- Overview
  132
  - DHCTs with LED Indicators
    132
  - DHCTs with Only POWER LED Indicators
    132
- LED Indicators Displayed During an OSM Download
  134
  - Understanding the LED Indicator Sequence in OSM Downloads
    134
- LED Indicators Displayed During a CVT Download
  137
  - Understanding the LED Indicator Sequence in CVT Downloads
    137
- POWER LED Indictors Displayed on DHCTs
  140
  - Understanding the POWER LED Indicators
    140
Introduction
131
Glossary
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- CVT
  143
- DhctInstantHit
  143
- DVR
  143
- EA
  143
- EMM
  143
- Explorer®
  143
- FDC
  143
- Field-return DHCT
  144
- flash memory (ROM)
  144
- FTP
  144
- Guardian mode
  144
- instant hit
  144
- IPPV
  144
- LED
  144
- MAC address
  144
- modulator
  144
- MSO
  144
- NVM
  145
- OSM
  145
- PIN
  145
- PowerKEY® Conditional Access system
  145
- PPV
  145
- provision
  145
- PVR
  145
- QAM
  145
- QAM modulator
  145
- QPSK
  146
- QPSK modulator/demodulator
  146
- RF
  146
- RMA DHCT
  146
- SAM
  146
- SARA
  146
- Service Disconnect feature
  146
- SI
  146
- SR
  147
- staging
  147
- TOC
  147
- un-config
  147
- UNIX
  147
- VCR
  147
- VOD
  147
- xOD
  147
Index
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About This Guide
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- Introduction
  7
- Purpose
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- Scope
  7
- Audience
  7
- Document Version
  7
Overview
9
- System Requirements
  10
- Software Installation
  11
  - Installing Photoshop
    11
  - Installing LogoTool
    11
- Logo Requirements and Options
  12
  - Dimensions
    12
  - Logo IDs
    12
  - Transparency Options
    13
    - Overview
      13
    - Types of Transparency Methods
      13
      - No Transparency
        13
      - Photoshop Transparency
        14
      - Color Range Transparency
        15
MSO Logos
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- Introduction
  18
- Prepare MSO Logos for Export
  19
  - Preparing MSO Logos
    19
    - New MSO Logos
      19
    - Existing MSO Logos
      20
- Export MSO Logos
  21
  - Exporting the MSO Logo
    21
  - Viewing Exported MSO Logos
    23
- Send MSO Logos to Cable Service Providers
  25
Service Logos
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Customer Information
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About This Guide
7
- Introduction
  7
- Purpose
  7
- Audience
  8
- Related Publications
  8
- Document Version
  8
Understanding Diagnostic Screens
9
Introduction
9
System-Related Diagnostic Screens
17
- Status Summary Diagnostic Screen
  19
  - Information
    19
  - Performing Tasks
    19
  - Screen Components
    19
    - Screen Fields and Values
      20
      - Initialization
        21
      - Memory
        22
      - RF Parameters
        22
      - Clocks
        23
- Post and Boot Status Diagnostic Screen
  24
  - Information
    24
  - Performing Tasks
    24
  - Screen Components
    24
    - Screen Fields and Values
      25
      - Boot Status
        25
- Software Versions and Serial Numbers Diagnostic Screen
  27
  - Information
    27
  - Performing Tasks
    27
  - Screen Components
    27
    - Screen Fields and Values
      28
      - Software Versions
        28
      - Hardware Modules
        28
      - Serial Numbers
        29
- Status and Network Parameters Diagnostic Screen
  30
  - Information
    30
  - Performing Tasks
    30
  - Screen Components
    30
    - Screen Fields and Values
      31
      - Statuses
        31
      - Ethernet
        33
      - RF Network
        34
      - MPEG Stats
        34
      - Entitlement Agents
        36
- RF Status Diagnostic Screen
  37
  - Information
    37
  - Performing Tasks
    37
  - Screen Components
    37
    - Screen Fields and Values
      38
      - Current FDC
        38
      - Current RDC
        42
      - Current QAM
        43
- QPSK SIL Information Diagnostic Screen
  45
  - Information
    45
  - Performing Tasks
    45
  - Screen Components
    45
    - Screen Fields and Values
      46
      - Receive Statistics
        46
      - Transmitted Packets
        47
- PPV Service Summary Information Diagnostic Screen
  48
  - Information
    48
  - Performing Tasks
    48
  - Screen Components
    48
    - Screen Fields and Values
      49
      - PPV Service
        50
      - PPV Event
        51
- VOD Information Diagnostic Screen
  53
  - Information
    53
  - Performing Tasks
    53
  - Screen Components
    53
    - Screen Fields and Values
      54
- Bootloader Information Diagnostic Screen
  56
  - Information
    56
  - Performing Tasks
    56
  - Screen Components
    56
    - Screen Fields and Values
      57
- SAM Information Diagnostic Screen
  59
  - Information
    59
  - Performing Tasks
    59
  - Screen Components
    59
    - Screen Fields and Values
      60
      - Downloaded Apps
        60
      - Active Services
        60
- SARA Information Diagnostic Screen
  61
  - Information
    61
  - Performing Tasks
    61
  - Screen Components
    61
    - Screen Fields and Values
      62
      - Software Information
        62
      - Software Anomalies
        63
- QAM Channel Status Diagnostic Screen
  64
  - Information
    64
  - Performing Tasks
    64
  - Screen Components
    64
    - Screen Fields and Values
      65
- DMA Channel Status Diagnostic Screen
  66
  - Information
    66
  - Performing Tasks
    66
  - Screen Components
    66
    - Screen Fields and Values
      67
- Component Information Diagnostic Screen
  68
  - Information
    68
  - Performing Tasks
    68
  - Screen Components
    68
    - Screen Fields and Values
      69
    - Name
      69
    - Version
      69
    - Quality
      69
    - Date
      69
- DVR HDD Information Diagnostic Screen
  70
  - Information
    70
  - Performing Tasks
    70
  - Screen Components
    70
    - Screen Fields and Values
      71
      - Drive
        71
      - File Systems
        72
- MPEG Encoder Status Diagnostic Screen
  73
  - Information
    73
  - Performing Tasks
    73
  - Screen Components
    73
    - Screen Fields and Values
      74
- Second Tuner Status Diagnostic Screen
  75
  - Information
    75
  - Performing Tasks
    75
  - Screen Components
    76
    - Screen Fields and Values
      76
      - Second QAM
        77
      - Second MPEG Decoder
        78
- DVR Status Diagnostic Screen
  80
  - Information
    80
  - Performing Tasks
    80
  - Screen Components
    80
    - Screen Fields and Values
      81
      - ITFS
        81
      - WDIDE
        81
      - AVFS
        81
- Audio, HDMI, HDCP, and Closed Captioning Status Diagnostic Screen
  82
  - Information
    82
  - Performing Tasks
    82
  - Screen Components
    82
    - Screen Fields and Values
      83
      - Audio Channel Status
        83
      - HDMI Status
        84
      - HDCP Status
        84
      - Digital Closed Caption Status
        85
- MPEG Decoder Status Diagnostic Screen
  86
  - Information
    86
  - Performing Tasks
    86
  - Screen Components
    86
    - Screen Fields and Values
      87
      - Decoder 1 and Decoder 2 Parameters
        87
- MPEG Display Status Diagnostic Screen
  88
  - Information
    88
  - Performing Tasks
    88
  - Screen Components
    88
    - Screen Fields and Values
      89
      - Display 1 and Display 2 Parameters
        89
- SRM Sessions Diagnostic Screen
  90
  - Information
    90
  - Performing Tasks
    90
  - Screen Components
    90
    - Screen Fields and Values
      91
      - Display 1 and Display 2 Parameters
        91
- 1394 Information Diagnostic Screen
  92
  - Information
    92
  - Performing Tasks
    92
  - Screen Components
    92
    - Screen Fields and Values
      93
- Copy Protection Diagnostic Screen
  96
  - Information
    96
  - Performing Tasks
    96
  - Screen Components
    96
    - Screen Fields and Values
      97
      - Outputs
        97
      - Policies
        98
      - CCI Events
        100
- HDD Info Diagnostic Screen
  102
  - Information
    102
  - Performing Tasks
    102
  - Screen Components
    102
    - Screen Fields and Values
      103
- Partition Info Diagnostic Screen HDC
  104
  - Information
    104
  - Performing Tasks
    104
  - Screen Components
    104
    - Screen Fields and Values
      105
- SAM EDCT Information Diagnostic Screen
  106
  - Information
    106
  - Performing Tasks
    106
  - Screen Components
    106
    - Screen Fields and Values
      107
      - General Fields
        107
      - Group Def Info
        108
      - Active GDF Statement
        109
      - GDF Syntax Errors
        109
- Switched Digital Video Diagnostic Screen
  111
  - Introduction
    111
  - Performing Tasks
    111
  - Screen Components
    111
    - Screen Fields and Values
      112
      - Client
        112
      - Server
        112
      - SDV Protocol Statistics
        113
- SDV Mini Carousel Diagnostic Screen
  115
  - Introduction
    115
  - Performing Tasks
    115
  - Screen Components
    115
    - Screen Fields and Values
      116
      - Mini Carousel Info
        116
      - MC Discovery File Info
        119
- SDV Session Info Diagnostic Screen
  121
  - Introduction
    121
  - Performing Tasks
    121
  - Screen Components
    121
    - Screen Fields and Values
      122
- CARD Information Diagnostic Screen
  125
  - Introduction
    125
  - Performing Tasks
    125
  - Screen Components
    125
    - Screen Fields and Values
      126
Introduction
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M-Card-Related Diagnostic Screens
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- CA Screen
  129
  - Introduction
    129
  - Performing Tasks
    129
  - Screen Components
    129
  - Screen Fields and Values
    130
- CA Screen - Page 2 Diagnostic Screen
  132
  - Introduction
    132
  - Performing Tasks
    132
  - Screen Components
    132
  - Screen Fields and Values
    133
- CA Screen - Active Program Diagnostic Screen
  134
  - Introduction
    134
  - Performing Tasks
    134
  - Screen Components
    134
  - Screen Fields and Values
    135
- Decryption Fail Time Diagnostic Screen
  136
  - Introduction
    136
  - Performing Tasks
    136
  - Screen Components
    136
  - Screen Fields and Values
    137
- Decrypt Fail Status Diagnostic Screen
  138
  - Introduction
    138
  - Performing Tasks
    138
  - Screen Components
    138
  - Screen Fields and Values
    139
    - CA Screen - Decrypt Fail Status - LateKey Details
      139
- POD Handler Diagnostic Screen
  140
  - Introduction
    140
  - Performing Tasks
    140
  - Screen Components
    140
  - Screen Fields and Values
    141
    - POD Handler Diagnostics
      141
- Host ID Diagnostic Screen
  142
  - Introduction
    142
  - Performing Tasks
    142
  - Screen Components
    142
  - Screen Fields and Values
    143
- IP Service Diagnostic Screen
  144
  - Introduction
    144
  - Performing Tasks
    144
  - Screen Components
    144
  - Screen Fields and Values
    145
- Network Interface - DAVIC Diagnostic Screen
  146
  - Introduction
    146
  - Performing Tasks
    146
  - Screen Components
    146
  - Screen Fields and Values
    147
- Network Interface - DAVIC RDC Diagnostic Screen
  148
  - Introduction
    148
  - Performing Tasks
    148
  - Screen Components
    148
  - Screen Fields and Values
    149
- DAVIC - Rx Statistics Diagnostic Screen
  151
  - Introduction
    151
  - Performing Tasks
    151
  - Screen Components
    151
  - Screen Fields and Values
    152
- Davic Buffer OverRun Diagnostic Screen
  153
  - Introduction
    153
  - Performing Tasks
    153
  - Screen Components
    153
  - Screen Fields and Values
    154
- System Information Tables Status Diagnostic Screen
  155
  - Introduction
    155
  - Performing Tasks
    155
  - Screen Components
    155
  - Screen Fields and Values
    156
- SI Tables Last Sent Time Diagnostic Screen
  157
  - Introduction
    157
  - Performing Tasks
    157
  - Screen Components
    157
  - Screen Fields and Values
    158
    - SI Tables Last Sent Time
      158
- Enhanced Channel Map Details
  159
  - Introduction
    159
  - Performing Tasks
    159
  - Screen Components
    159
  - Screen Fields and Values
    160
- Bfs Files Read Status Page-1 Diagnostic Screen
  161
  - Introduction
    161
  - Performing Tasks
    161
  - Screen Components
    161
  - Screen Fields and Values
    162
- CP Information Diagnostic Screen
  163
  - Introduction
    163
  - Performing Tasks
    163
  - Screen Components
    163
  - Screen Fields and Values
    164
- Diagnostics Screen
  166
  - Introduction
    166
  - Performing Tasks
    166
  - Screen Components
    166
  - Screen Fields and Values
    167
    - Diagnostics
      167
- CPU Channel Diagnostic Screen
  169
  - Introduction
    169
  - Performing Tasks
    169
  - Screen Components
    169
  - Screen Fields and Values
    170
    - CPU Channel Data and Buffer OverRun
      170
- Firmware Download Details Diagnostic Screen
  171
  - Introduction
    171
  - Performing Tasks
    171
  - Screen Components
    171
  - Screen Fields and Values
    172
  - Firmware Download Details
    172
- Extended Channel Flows Diagnostic Screen
  173
  - Introduction
    173
  - Performing Tasks
    173
  - Screen Components
    173
  - Screen Fields and Values
    174
    - Extended Channel Flows Opened
      174
- Generic Host Diags Report Diagnostic Screen
  175
  - Introduction
    175
  - Performing Tasks
    175
  - Screen Components
    175
  - Screen Fields and Values
    176
    - Generic Host Diags Report
      176
- ASD Diagnostic Screen
  177
  - Introduction
    177
  - Performing Tasks
    177
  - Screen Components
    177
  - Screen Fields and Values
    178
    - ASD-TDL
      178
- Network Interface - DSG Diagnostic Screen
  179
  - Introduction
    179
  - Performing Tasks
    179
  - Screen Components
    179
  - Screen Fields and Values
    180
Customer Information
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If You Have Questions
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Welcome to the DNCS Help
1
Network Overview
20
- View Network Status
  21
- Manage the Network
  26
Network Setup Overview
50
Manage Network Elements
75
Manage Network Features
624
Manage Regional Control System
1063
- Overview
  1064
- Topology of RCS Elements That Process System Data
  1065
- Set Up RCS Elements
  1067
- Site Summary
  1068
- RCS Settings
  1069
  - RCS Remote Site Settings
    1070
  - RCS Headend Settings
    1071
  - RCS Hub Settings
    1072
  - BFS QAM Settings
    1073
    - Basic Parameter Settings - BFS QAM Modulator
      1074
    - Connections Settings - BFS QAM Modulator
      1076
  - RCS VASP Entry Settings
    1077
- Add a Remote Site to an RCS
  1078
  - Adding a Remote Site to an RCS
    1080
- Add a Billing Reference to an RCS Site
  1082
  - Billing Reference Summary
    1083
  - Adding a Billing Reference to an RCS Site
    1084
- Add a Headend to an RNCS Site
  1085
  - Headend Summary
    1086
  - Adding a Headend to an RNCS Site
    1087
- Add a Hub to an RCS Headend
  1088
  - Adding a Hub to an RCS Headend
    1089
- Add a BFS QAM Modulator to Your RCS
  1091
- Verify the VASP Configuration in an RCS
  1101
- Add a VASP Entry to Your RCS
  1108
  - Adding a VASP Entry to Your RCS
    1109
  - Activating a VASP Entry
    1110
- Make Changes to RCS Elements
  1111
  - Modify a Site in Your RCS
    1112
  - Modifying a Billing Reference in Your RCS
    1113
  - Modify a Headend in Your RCS
    1114
  - Modify a Hub in Your RCS
    1115
  - Modify an RCS VASP Entry
    1118
  - Modify an MPEG BFS Source
    1119
  - Modify a BFS QAM Modulator
    1120
- Delete RCS Elements
  1121
  - Delete a Site in Your RCS
    1122
    - Deleting a Site in Your RCS
      1123
  - Delete a Billing Reference From Your RCS
    1124
    - Deleting a Billing Reference From Your RCS
      1125
  - Delete a Headend in Your RCS
    1126
    - Deleting a Headend in Your RCS
      1127
  - Delete a Hub in Your RCS
    1128
    - Deleting a Hub in Your RCS
      1129
  - Delete an MPEG BFS Source
    1130
  - Delete a BFS QAM Modulator
    1132
Manage a Digital Emergency Alert System
1133
Manage a Third-Party Application
1147
- Prepare the DNCS for Third-Party Applications
  1148
  - Preparing the DNCS to Support a Third-Party Application
    1151
  - Adding a VASP Entry
    1153
  - Adding a VASP Entry to Your RCS
    1156
  - Add Third-Party Devices to the DNCS Hosts Table
    1157
    - Adding Entries to the DNCS Hosts Table
      1158
- BFS Performance Recommendations
  1159
  - Inband Versus Out-of-Band Considerations
    1160
  - Inband Data Carousel Recommendations
    1161
  - Out-of-Band Data Carousel Recommendations
    1162
- Add a DNCS Source and Session for Inband Data Carousels
  1163
  - Adding a DNCS Source and Session for Inband Data Carousels
    1165
- Add a BFS Server to the DNCS
  1167
  - Adding a BFS Server to the DNCS
    1168
- Register a Server With the BFS
  1169
  - Registering a Server with the BFS
    1170
- Organize Files and Links
  1171
  - Adding Directories to the BFS List
    1172
- Add Files and Links to the BFS
  1173
  - Adding Files or Links to a BFS Server
    1175
- Add an Inband Data Carousel
  1177
  - Add Inband Carousels to the PAT
    1178
    - Adding Inband Carousels to the PAT
      1179
- Add an OOB Data Carousel
  1182
  - Adding an OOB Data Carousel
    1183
  - BFS OOB Source Settings
    1184
  - Add Out-of-Band BFS Source to the DNCS
    1185
    - Adding Out-of-Band Sources to the BFS
      1187
- Set Up a Service
  1189
  - Set Up Services Provided by a Third-Party Application
    1190
  - Add a Service Package
    1191
  - Register a Service
    1192
  - Set the Method for Launching the Third-Party Application
    1194
  - Add a Service to a Channel Map
    1195
  - Adding a Service to a Channel Map
    1197
- Remove a Third-Party Application
  1199
  - Verify the Number of Sessions Before Deleting an Inband Source
    1200
  - Delete Client BFS Servers for Inband or Out-of-Band Carousels
    1201
  - Delete the BFS Server Authorized for the Inband or Out-of-Band Carousels
    1202
  - Delete BFS Sources from the Data Carousel for Inband or Out-of-Band Carousels
    1203
  - Remove an Application from the Source List
    1204
  - Remove the Inband BFS Carousel from the BIG PAT Table
    1206
  - Stop the BFS Server Processes
    1208
  - Tear Down and Rebuild BFS Sessions
    1209
  - Restart the BFS Server Processes
    1210
  - Verify the Number of Sessions After Deleting an Inband Source
    1211
- Set Up Services
  1212
  - Overview
    1213
  - Clear Services
    1214
    - Flow Diagram of Setting Up Clear Services
      1216
  - Add a Content Source
    1217
    - Adding a Content Source
      1219
  - Define a Content Source
    1221
    - Define an Analog Source
      1222
    - Analog Source Settings
      1223
    - Defining an Analog Source
      1224
    - Define a Digital Source and Session
      1226
    - Digital Source and Session Settings
      1228
    - Defining a Digital Source and Session
      1232
  - Register a Service
    1237
    - When to Register a Service
      1239
    - Before You Begin
      1240
    - Service Registration Settings
      1242
    - Registering a Service
      1243
  - Add a Service Package
    1245
    - Guidelines for Adding Services
      1247
    - Service Package Settings
      1249
    - Adding a Service Package
      1250
  - Add a Service to a Channel Map
    1252
    - Before You Begin
      1254
    - Adding a Service to a Channel Map
      1255
  - Test a Service
    1258
- Secure Services
  1266
  - Set Up Secure Services
    1267
    - Flow Diagram for Setting Up Secure Services
      1268
    - Setting Up Secure Services
      1271
  - Add a Content Source
    1272
    - Adding a Content Source
      1274
  - Define a Content Source
    1276
    - Define an Analog Source
      1277
      - Analog Source Settings
        1278
      - Defining an Analog Source
        1279
    - Define a Digital Source and Session
      1281
      - Digital Source and Session Settings
        1283
      - Defining a Digital Source and Session
        1287
  - Encrypt a Service
    1292
    - Service Encryption Settings
      1293
    - Encrypting a Service
      1294
  - Add an Unlimited Segment
    1296
    - Unlimited Segment Settings
      1297
    - Adding an Unlimited Segment
      1299
  - Add a Secure Service to a Package
    1301
    - Adding a Secure Service to a Package
      1303
  - Register a Service
    1305
    - When to Register a Service
      1307
    - Before You Begin
      1308
    - Service Registration Settings
      1310
    - Registering a Service
      1311
  - Add a Service to a Channel Map
    1313
    - Before You Begin
      1315
    - Adding a Service to a Channel Map
      1316
  - Test a Service
    1319
- PPV Services
  1327
  - Setting Up PPV Services Flow Diagram
    1328
  - Setting Up PPV Services
    1329
- Add a Content Source
  1330
  - Adding a Content Source
    1332
- Define a Content Source
  1334
  - Define an Analog Source
    1335
    - Analog Source Settings
      1336
    - Defining an Analog Source
      1337
  - Define a Digital Source and Session
    1339
    - Digital Source and Session Settings
      1341
    - Defining a Digital Source and Session
      1345
- Encrypt a Service
  1350
  - Service Encryption Settings
    1351
  - Encrypting a Service
    1352
- Add a Service to a Channel Map
  1354
  - Adding a Service to a Channel Map
    1356
- Test a Service
  1358
  - Authorize a Set-Top or CableCARD Module for a Service
    1359
    - Authorizing a DHCT or CableCARD module for a Service
      1361
  - Verify a Successful Service Setup
    1363
    - Verifying a Successful Service Setup
      1364
  - Locating a Set-Top MAC Address
    1365
- VOD Services
  1366
  - Process Overview
    1368
  - Setting Up VOD Services Flow Diagram
    1369
  - Add a Service Package
    1372
    - Guidelines for Adding Services
      1374
    - Service Package Settings
      1376
    - Adding a Service Package
      1377
  - Determine and Convert a Package EID
    1379
    - Determining a Package EID
      1380
    - Converting a Package EID to Decimal
      1381
  - Register a Service
    1383
    - Service Registration Settings
      1385
    - Registering a Service
      1386
  - Add a Service to a Channel Map
    1388
    - Adding a Service to a Channel Map
      1390
  - Define Session Signaling Parameters
    1392
  - Protect On-Demand Content From Unauthorized Copying
    1399
    - Removing the no_vod_cci File Flag
      1401
    - Creating the no_vod_cci File Flag
      1402
  - Session-Based Encryption for VOD
    1404
    - Setting Up Session-Based Encryption for VOD
      1405
  - Test a Service
    1406
- Delete a Service
  1414
  - Delete a Service from a Channel Map
    1415
    - Deleting a Service from a Channel Map
      1416
  - Delete a Service from the SAM
    1417
    - Deleting a Service from the SAM
      1418
Maintain the Network
1419
- Maintenance Schedule
  1420
  - Twice a Day
    1421
  - Once a Day
    1423
  - Once a Week
    1425
  - Every Two Weeks
    1427
  - Once a Month
    1428
  - Once Every Three Months
    1429
  - After Every System Upgrade
    1430
  - After Every EMM CD Installation
    1431
  - After Every Session Change
    1432
  - After Every Source Definition Change
    1433
  - After Every Carousel Change
    1434
  - Spring and Fall Time Changes
    1435
- Schedule Service Updates
  1436
  - Scheduling Service Updates
    1437
- Maintain an RCS
  1439
- Database Backup and Restore
  1452
  - Recommendations
    1453
    - DNCS Recommendations
      1454
    - Database Backup Recommendations
      1455
    - Database Restore Recommendations
      1456
    - Tape Recommendations
      1457
- Power Failure Recovery
  1458
  - Power Failure Recovery Process
    1459
  - Checking the Database Log for Errors
    1460
- Help Not Available
  1461
Monitor the Network
1462
- Overview
  1463
- DNCS Administrative Console Window
  1467
  - DNCS Administrative Console Status
    1468
  - DNCS Status
    1469
  - Application Server Status
    1470
  - Monitoring Alarms
    1471
- DNCS Processes
  1475
  - Monitoring DNCS Processes
    1480
    - Descriptions of DNCS Processes
      1481
    - Working States of DNCS Processes
      1485
  - Stopping DNCS Processes
    1490
  - Restarting DNCS Processes
    1491
- Dashboard
  1492
  - Dashboard Indicators
    1493
  - Display Dashboard Indicators
    1494
  - Troubleshoot with Dashboard Indicators
    1495
    - DNCS Idle CPU %
      1497
    - DNCS Database Process CPU %
      1498
    - DNCS Process CPU %
      1499
    - Free Memory %
      1500
- SARA Application Server Processes
  1502
- Network Elements With Spectrum
  1506
  - Monitoring Network Elements With Spectrum NMS
    1508
    - SpectroGRAPH
      1509
    - Working States of Network Elements
      1510
    - Stopping Spectrum
      1512
    - Restarting Spectrum
      1513
- Session List Filter
  1514
  - Use the Filter to Display Sessions
    1515
  - Session Summary
    1516
    - Session Data
      1517
    - Display Details About a Session
      1518
    - Display Details About a Resource
      1520
  - Tear Down Sessions on Content QAM, MQAM, or GQAM Modulators
    1522
  - Restart a Session
    1523
- Monitoring DHCT Performance
  1524
- Monitoring VOD Performance
  1530
- GUI Servers
  1536
  - Check the Status of GUI Server Managers
    1537
    - Checking the Status of GUI Server Managers
      1538
  - Manage UI Servers
    1539
    - GUI Server Status
      1540
    - Check Status of UI Servers
      1541
      - Checking Status of UI Servers
        1542
    - Stop a GUI Server
      1543
      - Stopping a GUI Server
        1544
    - Start a GUI Server
      1545
      - Starting a GUI Server
        1546
- Performance Monitoring
  1547
  - Performance Monitoring Reports
    1548
  - Configure the Performance Monitoring Tool
    1550
  - Display Performance Data
    1551
    - Displaying Performance Data
      1552
- Reports
  1553
  - Add Report Writer Users
    1554
    - Adding New Users or Changing Passwords
      1555
  - Display Reports
    1556
  - Customize Reports
    1557
    - Insert Your Company Logo
      1558
    - Sort the Generated Reports
      1559
  - Generating Reports
    1560
    - Generating Database Reports
      1561
      - Descriptions
        1562
    - Generating SNMP Poll Reports
      1565
      - Descriptions
        1566
    - Generating System Reports
      1568
      - Descriptions
        1569
DNCS Security
1570
- User Accounts
  1571
  - Creating a User Account
    1572
  - Deleting a User Account
    1573
  - Who Am I?
    1574
- Password Management
  1575
  - Password Guidelines
    1576
  - Changing Your Own Password
    1577
Troubleshoot the Network
1578
- Troubleshoot a DBDS
  1579
  - DHCTs Classified as Non-Responding
    1581
  - DNCS Process Not Running
    1582
  - Program Interference
    1583
- Unlisted, Active Sessions
  1585
  - Tear Down Sessions on Content QAM, MQAM, or GQAM Modulators
    1586
  - Restart a Session
    1587
- Troubleshooting an RCS
  1588
- Reports Troubleshooting
  1589
  - General Reports Troubleshooting
    1590
    - Error Files
      1591
    - Determining if Error Files Exist
      1592
    - Displaying the Web Browser Toolbar
      1593
  - Report Writer Not Installed Properly
    1594
  - Web Server Not Running
    1595
  - Cannot Access the Report Writer URL
    1596
  - No Data or Old Data in the Report
    1597
    - No Data in Report
      1598
    - Old Data in Report
      1599
  - Runtime Errors
    1600
  - Web Browser Unable to Display Data
    1601
    - Data Files
      1603
  - SNMP Poll Reports Do Not Regenerate Data
    1604
    - Regenerating SNMP Poll Report Data
      1606
- Logging
  1607
- Troubleshooting DNCS Online Help
  1613
  - Graphics Do Not Print
    1614
  - Help Page Does Not Display Properly
    1615
Glossary of Terms
1616
- 10BASE-T
  1637
- access network
  1638
- access point
  1639
- Advanced DSG
  1640
- analog
  1641
- API
  1642
- Application Server
  1643
- AppServer
  1644
- ASI
  1645
- authentication
  1646
- authorization
  1647
- authorized service domain
  1648
- autobinding
  1649
- AVFS
  1650
- backbone
  1651
- bandwidth
  1652
- BER
  1653
- BFS
  1654
- BFS BIG
  1655
- BFS QAM
  1656
- BIG
  1657
- bind
  1658
- bit rate
  1659
- boot
  1660
- Bootloader
  1661
- BOSS
  1662
- BOSS Server
  1663
- bounce
  1664
- bps
  1665
- brick mode
  1666
- bridge
  1667
- broadband
  1668
- broadcast address
  1669
- broadcast flag
  1670
- broadcast server
  1671
- broadcast-only mode
  1672
- bsm
  1673
- BTSC
  1674
- CA
  1675
- CableCARD
  1676
- CableLabs
  1677
- CAQAM
  1678
- carousel
  1679
- CCI (Copy Control Information)
  1680
- CF session
  1681
- Channel Map
  1682
- Clear Channel
  1683
- Client, MR-DVR
  1684
- cluster
  1685
- CMTS
  1686
- combo binding
  1687
- component video
  1688
- composite audio/video cable
  1689
- composite video
  1690
- conditional access
  1691
- content QAM
  1692
- Copy protection
  1693
- Copy-protected content
  1694
- CPE
  1695
- CPU
  1696
- CRC
  1697
- CRL
  1698
- CVT
  1699
- data bus
  1700
- data carousel
  1701
- data pump
  1702
- data rate
  1703
- DAVIC
  1704
- DBDS
  1705
- decoder
  1706
- decryption
  1707
- demodulation
  1708
- demodulator
  1709
- DHCT
  1710
- DhctInstantHit
  1711
- distinguished QAM
  1712
- DNCS
  1713
- DOCSIS cable modem (CM)
  1714
- DOCSIS®
  1715
- downstream
  1716
- DTV
  1717
- DVB
  1718
- DVB common scrambling
  1719
- DVI
  1720
- DVR
  1721
- EA
  1722
- EAC
  1723
- EAM
  1724
- EARS
  1725
- EAS
  1726
- EAT
  1727
- ECM
  1728
- eCM
  1729
- EMM
  1730
- EMTA
  1731
- encoder
  1732
- encrypted service
  1733
- encryption
  1734
- EOM
  1735
- ESE
  1736
- EuroDOCSIS
  1737
- EUT
  1738
- Explorer®
  1739
- FAT Channel
  1740
- FCC
  1741
- FDC
  1742
- Field-return DHCT
  1743
- FIPS
  1744
- firewall
  1745
- flash memory (ROM)
  1746
- flash ROM
  1747
- force tuning
  1748
- forward path
  1749
- FPM
  1750
- frequency
  1751
- FTP
  1752
- gateway
  1753
- GBAM
  1754
- GoQAM
  1755
- GQAM
  1756
- HDCP
  1757
- HDMI
  1758
- HDTV
  1759
- headend
  1760
- HFC
  1761
- high-value copy-protected service
  1762
- hub
  1763
- IEEE
  1764
- IEEE 1394
  1765
- IEEE 802.11
  1766
- IEEE-802.11b
  1767
- IEE-802.3
  1768
- IEEE-802.x
  1769
- inband
  1770
- instant hit
  1771
- Internet Protocol
  1772
- interstitial
  1773
- IP
  1774
- IP address
  1775
- IP multicast
  1776
- IPG
  1777
- IPPV
  1778
- IRD
  1779
- IRT
  1780
- ISP
  1781
- LAN
  1782
- LCD
  1783
- LED
  1784
- M-Card Module
  1785
- MAC address
  1786
- manual binding
  1787
- MMM Server
  1788
- modem
  1789
- modulator
  1790
- MPEG
  1791
- MPEG-1
  1792
- MPEG-2
  1793
- MPEG-4
  1794
- MQAM
  1795
- MSO
  1796
- MTBF
  1797
- multicast
  1798
- multicast address
  1799
- multicast group
  1800
- multiplexing
  1801
- NAT
  1802
- NDS M-Card
  1803
- network elements
  1804
- NVM
  1805
- OCAP
  1806
- on-demand session
  1807
- OOB
  1808
- OSM
  1809
- Radio Frequency
  1810
- PAL
  1811
- PAT
  1812
- PCR
  1813
- PID
  1814
- PIN
  1815
- PIP
  1816
- PMT
  1817
- POD Module
  1818
- POST
  1819
- PowerKEY® Conditional Access system
  1820
- PowerTV
  1821
- PPV
  1822
- provision
  1823
- PVR
  1824
- QAM modulator
  1825
- QPSK modulator/demodulator
  1826
- RAM
  1827
- revoked
  1828
- RF
  1829
- RJ-45
  1830
- RMA DHCT
  1831
- RMT
  1832
- router
  1833
- RWT
  1834
- S-CARD
  1835
- S-Video
  1836
- SAM
  1837
- SAP
  1838
- SARA
  1839
- SCS MQAM Modulator
  1840
- SDI
  1841
- SDTV
  1842
- SDV
  1843
- Service Disconnect feature
  1844
- service gateway
  1845
- service group
  1846
- sessions
  1847
- shared key authentication
  1848
- SI
  1849
- SMTA
  1850
- SNMP
  1851
- SONET
  1852
- source
  1853
- spatial reuse
  1854
- SR
  1855
- SSID
  1856
- staging
  1857
- subnet mask
  1858
- subscriber
  1859
- switched digital video
  1860
- tar
  1861
- TCP/IP
  1862
- TOC
  1863
- transport network
  1864
- transport stream
  1865
- UN-Config
  1866
- unicast
  1867
- unicast address
  1868
- UNIX
  1869
- upstream
  1870
- USB
  1871
- VASP
  1872
- VBI
  1873
- VCS
  1874
- VOD
  1875
- VoIP
  1876
- WAN
  1877
- xOD
  1878

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