All tests in this section are to be performed with the assumption that the CableCARD under test is being used to test interoperability with “vendor XXX” hosts on the Harmonic head-end network. The power level of the FAT channel should be amplified to +15dBmV and verified on a spectrum analyzer. This test will ensure interoperability of the CableCARD under test “vendor XXX” hosts combination at maximum power levels.
12.3.3.1Verify the ability of NDS CableCARD, “vendor XXX” host combination to tune clear analog channels. Tune “vendor XXX” host to displayed an analog channel. Verify audio and video on TV.
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12.3.3.2Verify the ability of NDS CableCARD, “vendor XXX” host combination to tune unencrypted QAM64.Tune “vendor XXX” host to QAM64 channel. Verify audio and video on TV.
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12.3.3.3Verify the ability of NDS CableCARD, “vendor XXX host combination to tune unencrypted QAM256. Tune “vendor XXX” host to QAM256 channel. (Refer to NDS/Harmonic Channel map) Verify audio and video on the TV.
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12.3.3.4Authorize a NDS CableCARD “vendor XXX” host combination for an encrypted digital service through the NDS system. Verify the host can display the encrypted digital service.
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12.3.3.5De-authorize a NDS CableCARD “vendor XXX” host combination for an encrypted digital service through the NDS system. Verify the host cannot display the encrypted digital service.
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12.3.3.6Verify NDS CableCARD and “vendor XXX” host ability to re-acquire QAM64 FAT channel. Tune NDS CableCARD and “vendor XXX” host combination, to QAM64 multiplex. Physically remove F-connector from the back of the host. Wait 10 seconds and reconnect. Verify that the NDS CableCARD and “vendor XXX” host combination can re-acquire QAM64 FAT channel and display audio and video on TV.
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12.3.3.7Verify NDS CableCARD and “vendor XXX” host ability to re-acquire QAM256 FAT Channel. Tune NDS CableCARD and “vendor XXX” host combination to display QAM256 channel. (Refer to NDS/Harmonic Channel map) Physically remove F-connector from the back of the host. Wait 10 seconds and reconnect. Verify that the NDS CableCARD and “vendor XXX” host combination can re-acquire QAM256 FAT channel and display audio and video on TV.
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12.3.3.8Verify that the NDS CableCARD and “vendor XXX” host combination can pass through content advisory information present in the VBI lines to a TV with a V-Chip present. To do this set up a TV with rating control via remote control for TV. Set up V-Chip to block any content over a rating “G”. Channel through the channel map for analog and digital services and verify the TV has the ability to read the VBI lines and block the video with a rating above “G”.
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12.3.3.9Tune the NDS CableCARD, “vendor XXX” host combination to an analog service. Send an EAS message from the NDS/Harmonic head-end and verify EAS message is displayed correctly on a TV.
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12.3.3.10Tune the NDS CableCARD, “vendor XXX” host combination to digital service. Send an EAS message from the NDS/Harmonic head-end and verify EAS message is displayed correctly on a TV.