subject: Digital Descrambler, True Or False? Well... Both. [print this page] If you're a long time cable user similar to myself, you remember the pre-digital age with "descramblers". This is not that. What we have here is totally different and thankfully so. This new adaptation of an old trick is legal to have and use as long as your regional cable provider is made aware of its use. More on that in a minute.
Cable filters as they are known as don't make an attempt to thwart the cable network to view unauthorized channels. After all, it's not like there's a good deal on those stations anyway. Every box communicates with a server, this alters that. It filters that exiting signal producing a delay which lasts as long as the filter is attached to the cable box. How will this effect you?
If an OnDemand or PPV order is made, it is automatically approved by the box while the box transmits the information on the order to the cable company. Toss this bad boy on and the signal carrying the information will in no way be received by the cable company servers. This should make some sense to you at this point. Yet again, cable box filters simply effect the signal departing the box which belongs to you, consequently because of the manner by which it behaves its legal and protected by the federal government as long as it is being used for testing only. As long you're a tester and you make your company informed of the testing you are doing, you're in the clear.
So you will screw it to the box, screw the cable into the rear of the filter and start ordering away. Appears like a nice idea. Hmmm, well let's not jump the gun quite yet.
Like anything else high-tech, cable television boxes have memory. Inside this memory the provider stores your purchase information. Take a look at your specific data with your remote if you have initiated recent purchases. While the filter will not erase the signal or delete the records saved in the memory, if that filter is detached, the data with your order history will be transmitted to the company. Consequently because of this, there are a few points of wisdom to consider.
The memory that contains this type of data is exceedingly limited and isn't meant to be employed for extended term data storage. Because of this, boxes react differently to the swelling of data.
Filling the memory totally is a ordinary occurrence and can occur with or without a filter. Throw away a large amount of cash purchasing programs and you'll see what I mean. Your cable box will continue to work, you just won't be able to place anymore purchases. Once this occurs, cable boxes will by and large clear themselves in sixty days give or take a month based on your cable box. If you don't want to wait then you'd erase it manually, by means of either your remote control or methods within the menu.
When clearing manually, each manufacturer has their specific manner with which this can be completed, but that is not what this piece is about. Particulars on erasing the memory arrives in in-depth fashion along in addition to your cable filters if purchased from a vendor. This information is only to be employed for testing only. The memory contains your data and can legally be erased as long as your company is aware you're doing this for testing. After all, you pay a subscription fee for the cable box, consequently you're legally permitted to check and make sure it is working as it should.
As a consumer, it is good to prevail for once, finally. Knowledge is certainly power, as well as cash in your checkbook.
