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Converter-
An electronic tuning device that transposes all available channel
from the cable company into either channel 3 or 4. A converter is
simply a "channel changer" that cannot by itself descramble encoded premium
channels.
Descrambler-
A device that restores the picture and sound of a scrambled channel.
A descrambler must be used with a converter (in a two-piece configuration)
to be able to descrambler all the premium channels of a cable system.
Converter/Descrambler-
A single (one-piece) unit capable of descrambling premium cable
channels. This unit contains a converter and a descrambler, enclosed in
a common box. This is also the most common type of equipment supplied
by the cable company to subscribing customers. Customers usually
pay specified monthly rental fee for such equipment.
Addressable Converter/Descrambler-
A converter/descrambler that can be controlled by the cable company
from their office location. Through remote coded signals sent via
the cable system, the cable company can "address" the customer's unit,
to begin descrambling selected premium or pay-per-view channels.
Coaxial Cable-
An insulated and shielded wire, approximately 0.25" in diameter
used to carry high frequency audio/video signals, such as TV or cable transmission.
The coaxial cable is usually sold with two connectors, on at each end.
Basic Cable Service-
The least expensive cable service provided by the cable companies
to their customers. This service usually includes Local TV channels
which can also be received directly from the broadcast signal of the TV
stations.
Premium Cable Service-
Additional programming service provided by the cable company to
subscribing customers. The extra fee for such additional service
may be based on a per channel, per group of channels, or any other combination.
Pay-Per-View-
Selected channels that offer movies and special events such as sports
or adult entertainment, for an additional fee, on a per-movie or per-program
basis. A special "addressable" converter is furnished by the cable
company to subscribers of this service. Through the use of special
equipment, the cable company can "address" the customers converter to descramble
the program for which the fee was paid.
A variety of cable systems are in use in the continental US and in Canada. In fact, it is common for two cable companies to operate adjacent areas and yet use different cable systems. Also, because of the massive corporate take-overs and mergers in the cable industry, many cable companies ended up with several different cable systems in a single cable territory. Although we carry most all popular brands, it is possible that your particular unit is not listed on this web page. Please email to check if we can substitute your unit with one of our compatible units. Also, we have a limited supply of some types that are not listed in the catalog.
