Cisco Headend Digital Broadband Delivery System Guia Do Utilizador
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Parental Control Options
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Block Programs by Rating
Introduction
The Block: Rating option lets you specify whether subscribers can block programs by
rating. If this field is selected, the General Settings menu on the set-top lets
subscribers block programs based on their rating. If you do not enable this option,
subscribers cannot block programs by rating.
Important: We recommend that you allow subscribers to block programs by rating.
Note: The Block Programs Rated option allows the cable service provider to specify
Important: We recommend that you allow subscribers to block programs by rating.
Note: The Block Programs Rated option allows the cable service provider to specify
which ratings are blocked during the staging process. When the set-top is delivered
to the home, these particular ratings are automatically blocked. This option is helpful
if the cable service provider wants to automatically block certain ratings. For more
information, see Select Ratings to Block by Default, later in this chapter.
Recommended Setting
Enable this option to allow subscribers to block programs by rating.
Blocking Programs by Rating
To allow subscribers to block programs by rating, complete the following steps.
1.
On the DNCS Administrative Console, select the Server Applications tab.
2.
Click DHCT Config.
Result: The DHCT Configure Prompt window opens.
Result: The DHCT Configure Prompt window opens.
3.
Select Global.
Result: The Set Up Global DHCT Configuration window opens.
Result: The Set Up Global DHCT Configuration window opens.
4.
Select the General Settings tab.
Result: The General Settings tab appears in the forefront.
Result: The General Settings tab appears in the forefront.
5.
Do you want to allow subscribers to block programs by rating?
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If yes, be sure the option for Block:Rating is selected.
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If no, be sure the option for Block:Rating is not selected.
6.
Click Save.
Result: If you selected yes in step 5, subscribers can now block programs by
Result: If you selected yes in step 5, subscribers can now block programs by
rating from the General Settings menu on the set-top.
7.
Click Cancel.
Result: The DHCT Configure prompt opens.
Result: The DHCT Configure prompt opens.
8.
Click File and Close to close the DHCT Configure prompt.