Panasonic VideoCipher II Integrated Satellite Receiver/Positioner/Descrambler CRD-4500 - Manual (Page 24)

5. VideoCipher n Operation
Note: Indication with I means button on remote controller and front panel of the receiver.
■ VideoCipher n Authorization
To view scrambled programming, you will need to be authorized from your local program supplier or contact the program
distributors directry. They will set up an account for you and authorize your unit to descramble selected channels.
You can obtain the program distributor’s telephone number by tuning your satellite receiver to the channel that you wish
to watch. Most services broadcast subscription information on audio subcarriers (usually 6.8 MHz). Some VideoCipher II
channels will display a subscription phone number on the screen when your tune them in.
Your program distributor will need your address number, which can be read off your TV screen by pressing a few buttons
on the remote controller.
D] Getting Authorized
1. Turn your TV satellite system ON.
2. Use your program guide to check which satellite and channel has the VideoCipher II service that you wish to subscrible to.
3. Tune to the VideoCipher II channel. The VIDEOCIPHER SIGNAL indicator will light up, turn ON VideoCipher II, you
will see only a black screen (or text) until you subscribe to the channel and receive authorization.
When you are tuned to a VideoCipher n channel, the VIDEOCIPHER SIGNAL indicator should be ON.
4. Press [ SET UP~n and [T] on the remote controller. Your
TV will display the following;
A. Your Authorization (Address) Number will appear on the
screen. The first 8 digits of this number should be the
same as those in the window on the back of your receiver.
The last 4 digits on the screen are for Program Distributor
use. Write all 12 numbers in the page 1 of this Manual.
B. Your TV should also show 2 signal strength numbers.
For the best system performance, both numbers should
be between 45 and 50. For example, 46/48 is good, but
43/41 is not. Maximum strength is 50. Dish alignment and
weather conditions can affect the VideoCipher signal
strength.
Some VideoCipher II channels may require video fine
tuning to improve picture quality and reduce the channel
lockup time.
5. Call the program service that you want to subscribe to.
They will ask for your Authorization Number and other billing
information.
6. Once the Authorization Messages are received by your
receiver, the SERVICE ID line will say something other than
NONE. You will probably see [AO] after SERVICE ID.
The LOCATION line will say SET.
UNIT 1000 0082 FF 8A
SIGNAL LEVEL48/45
SERVICEID:NONE
LOCATION:NOT SET
UNIT:1000 0082 FF 8A
SIGNALLEVEL:48/45
SERVICEID:AO
LOCATION:SET
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