HE4000 Encoding System
Conditional Access
B.4 Configuring BISS from a Remote Unit
Before beginning to configure the encoder for BISS conditional access, remote unit with a
communications program installed, such as ProComm must be present.
Connect to a Remote Unit
1.
Ensure that the remote unit has a communications program installed, such as ProComm.
2.
Connect an RS-232 null modem cable from the PC COM port 1 to the HE4000 Remote
RS-232 port.
3.
Start the ProComm software. Configure ProComm to communicate via COM port 1 at a
baud rate of 38400 bps.
4.
Power on the encoder.
5.
Wait for the main menu to display on the encoder’s front panel.
6.
ProComm should display various messages and then end with the prompt >.
If the > prompt does not display, ensure that you have a null modem 9 pin cable (not a
straight serial cable) connected. Press the Enter key on the keyboard several times. The
> prompt should display .
Configure BISS Parameters
1.
Review the current BISS configuration parameters for all active services. Type CA then
press Enter. The current conditional access settings are displayed. Information includes:
BISS and PGCA enable status and key information.
2.
Enable BISS for a service. Type CA BISS1 ENABLE ON (or CA BISSE ENABLE ON) to
activate BISS scrambling.
3.
Enter the Scramble key for the selected service. The key is a 12-digit hexadecimal number
for BISS1. (For BISS E type CA BISSE ESW, 16-digit hexadecimal number, and CA BISSE
STD, 14-digit hexadecimal number).
BISS cannot be enabled if PGCA is enabled.
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