Converter/descrambler

When a descrambler is added to the Cable Converter Box in the same chassis, it is referred to as a Converter/Descrambler or sometimes a Combination Unit, and is a type of Set-top box, it allows : local broadcast channels, basic cable channels, authorized premium channels, "Pay-Per-View" (PPV), and “Video On Demand” (VOD) services to be viewed. A Combination Converter/Descrambler is generally called a Set-top box or STB it is a single (one-piece) system installed in a single cabinet and represents a single component that is capable of descrambling premium services, like HBO or Showtime, pay-per-view cable channels., Video on Demand, Games or other specialty pay services, and transposes the cable signal for RF output on channel 3 or 4. This unit contains a converter and a descrambler, enclosed in a common box and outputs the signal directly to your TV, VCR, DVR, PC, DVD or video projector.

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*cite book |title= Cable Television Technology & Operations -HDTV and NTSC Systems|last= Bartlett |first= Eugene |year= 1990 |publisher= McGraw-Hill, Inc. |location= New York, New York |isbn= 0-07-003957-7|pages= 8-9

ee also

* Business Support Systems
* Operations Support System
* Cable television headend
* Set-top box
*Cable Converter Box
* Scrambler
* Descrambler
* encryption
* Provisioning
* conditional access system
* One-time pad
* Voice inversion
* Addressable Systems
* Addressability

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*ATSC tuner
*Audio
*Cable modem
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*Digital television adapter (DTA)
*DOCSIS
*DVB
*Free-to-air
*Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting
*Interactive television
*IPTV
*QAM tuner
*QPSK
*Satellite dish
*Symbol rate