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Looks Best In 800x600	HackersCatalog.com Technical notes section is an online guide to help in answering some general questions, at no time will we answer questions on how to use our products or information for illegal purposes. All information sold on HackersCatalog.com is for educational purposes only.       Technical Notes:   VC2+ DIAGNOSTICS DATA   VC II+ DIAGNOSTIC DATA (OSD Screen notation V1.07)   About this file: It consists of 4 parts. Starting out with a simple representation of the On Screen Display using letters of the alphabet, then progressing to more information. Part 4 includes portions of the first 3 parts in an effort to have as much information handy in one place when trying to figure out what YOUR OSD is showing you. Firmware versions newer than V1.07 (circa 1990) will have a somewhat different layout, but most of the info is still correct.       P A R T 1 of 3 ----------   V1.07 1) aaaaaaaa-aa-aa b-c 2) 3:dddd 2:dddd 1:dddd 0:dddd 3) 4) ee fff-fff-fff gg-h 5) iiii-iiii iiii-iiii.ii iiii 6) jj-kk-ll m nnnn o p qqqqqq 7) rrrr-ssss-tttt u v wxxxxxx 8) y.zzE-aa/b.ccE-dd ee f:ggg   --------------------------------------------------   P A R T 2 ----------   DIAGNOSTIC DATA (Annotated; Short Version)   V1.07 Code version     1) aaaaaaaa-aa-aa b-c Unit Address IPPV   2) 3:ddd 2:dddd 1:dddd 0:dddd Tiers Tiers Tiers Tiers   3)   4) ee fff-fff-fff gg-h Geographic Location Time Zone Daylight Zone   5) iiii-iiii iiii-iiii.ii iiii General Insturment information only   6) jj-kk-ll m nnnn o p qqqqqq Category Number Sync Type Category Sequence Program Sequence Channel Number Frame Count ? Sync 24 Count   7) rrrr-ssss-tttt u v wxxxxxx Unit Address Messages Free preview Status All Messages Epoch Frame Count Frame Count Messages Sync State Service Selection   8) y.zzE-aa/b.ccE-dd ee f:ggg ? Short Term BER Audio Holds ?? ? Long Term BER Scrambling Mode ?? Authorization Status   --------------------------------------------------   P A R T 3 ----------   DIAGNOSTIC DATA (Annotated; Long Version)   V1.07   Firmware Revision       LINE 1) aaaaaaaa-aa-aa b-c   [a] Unit Address (identity) of the descrambler. Format: hexadecimal Range: 02406000 - 02FFFFFF NOTE: the unit address range will increase as necessary.   [b] IPPV Enable (IPPV) indicates whether this unit is currently enabled to purchase IPPV programs. Format: binary Values: "1" indicates unit is enabled to purchase IPPV programs. "0" indicate unit is not enabled to purchase IPPV programs.   NOTE: A value of "1" does not necessarily mean that IPPV tiers have been assigned to this unit, however.   [c] Unknown       LINE 2) 3:dddd 2:dddd 1:dddd 0:dddd   [d] Line 2 contains the tiers assigned to the unit.       LINE 3)   Line 3 is intentionally left blank.       LINE 4) ee fff-fff-fff gg-h   Line 4 displays the following information (set when a unit receives it's initial authorization).   [e] Unknown   [f] Geographic Location is a 36-bit number representing the location of the descrambler in 3 coordinates (x,y,z). Each point on the earth can be given a location in this way, accurate to with in couple of miles. This information is used for circular blackouts.   Format: hex-hex-hex Range: 000-000-000 to FFF-FFF-FFF   [g] Time Zone is the number of half-hours away from the International Dateline the descrambler is located.   Format: hexadecimal Range: 0 - 2F Values: 04 = Hawaii 08 = Pacific Standard Time (PST) 0A = Mountain Standard Time (MST) 0C = Central Standard Time (CST) 0E = Eastern Standard Time (EST) 10 = Atlantic Standard Time (AST)   [h] Daylight Savings Enable (Daylight) indicates whether the unit is to implement daylight saving time.   Format: binary Values: "1" indicates the descrambler is to implement daylight savings time when notified that daylight saving time is in effect. "0" indicates the descrambler never implements daylight savings time.       LINE 5) iiii-iiii iiii-iiii.ii iiii   [i] Line 5 is for General Instrument information only.       LINE 6) jj-kk-ll m nnnn o p qqqqqq   Line 6 displays the following information:   [j] Current Category Number Format: hexadecimal Range: 00 - FF   [k] Current Category Sequence number. This number increments by 1 each month. Since the number is derived from a decryption, it will be incorrect if the seed in the unit are lost. Format: hexadecimal Range: 00 - FF   [l] VideoCipher Channel Number, formerly known as "Provider ID". Format: hexadecimal Range: O1 - FF   [m] Known   [n] Sync-24 detection counter is the count of the sync-24 detections. Approximately 28 should be detected every second. Format: decimal Range: 0000 - 9999   [o] Sync Type identifies the kind of sync-24 being detected. Format: decimal Values: 0 = no sync-24's detected. 4 = VideoCipher sync-24 detected.   [p] Current program epoch increments after each program (modula 4). Format: decimal Range: 0 -3   [q] Current Frame Count. It should increment by 15 every 2 seconds. Format: hexadecimal Range: 000000 - FFFFFF       LINE 7) rrrr-ssss-tttt u v wxxxxxx   Line 7 contains the following information:   [r] Number of good Unit Addressed messages received. Unit Addressed messages are CATEGORY, REKEY (authorization message), PASSWORD, RESET, DESCRAMBLER POLL, or TEXT messages. Format: decimal Range: 0000 - 9999   [s] Number of all non-FRAME COUNT messages (all messages) received by the unit. Format: decimal Range: 0000 - 9999 NOTE: Count can be zeroed out by hitting a zero on keyboard.   [t] Number of Frame Count messages received by the unit. This counter is a good indicator of the VideoCipher II Plus signal quality. If the number is increasing rapidly, then signal quality is good, but this number increasing slowly or sporadically then the signal quality is poor. It should increment by 15 every 2 seconds. Format: decimal Range: 0000 - 9999 NOTE: Count can be zeroed out by hitting a zero on keyboard.   [u] Current Sync State. Format: decimal Values: 0 = Non VC channel 1 = VC sync-24 seen, waiting for messages 2 = fade has occurred. Will either recover (go to 3) or drop to 0 3 = full acquired, awaiting authorization or not authorized 4 = fully authorized, subject to circular blackout and rating lockout.   [v] Current Service Selection indicates which service is currently selected and is being output. Utility Data is available simultaneously with the VideoCipher Video/Audio service. Format: hexadecimal Values: 0 = VideoCipher Video/Audio   [w] "*" (astrick) indicates free preview is in effect.   [x] Epoch Frame Count, the frame count at which the current program   ends. Format: hexadecimal Range: 0000 - FFFF   NOTE: The message counters can be zeroed by pressing "0" on the RCU or front panel.       LINE 8) y.zzE-aa/b.ccE-dd ee f:ggg   [y] Unknown   [z] Short-term Bit Error Rate (BER) is a count of the number of detected bit errors in exponential notation over the last 4- 5- seconds.   [a] Unknown   [b] Unknown   [c] Long-term Bit Error Rate (BER) is a count of the number of detected bit errors in exponential notation over the last 45 seconds.   [d] Unknown   [e] Audio Holds represents the ability of the module to successfully descramble the scrambled input signal. Format: hexadecimal Range: 0 - FF NOTE: Video and audio are muted when this value exceeds 90 (muted at 14 for the VCII).   [f] Scrambled Mode Format: alpha Values: "S" = Full scrambled "P" = Processed Unscrambled "F" = Fixed Key   [g] Authorization State: Format: alpha Values: "-OC" Old Category rekey; Possible causes: unit hasn't received this monthly category rekey message; unit seeds have been lost due to tampering or battery failure; unplug unit for 30 seconds and retry. "-MP" Missing Program rekey information; Possible causes: tuned to a channel in a different category (e.g. DBS unit on a CATV-only channel); brand new unit (never authorized) that needs initial authorization via an instant trip message; unplug for 30 seconds and retry. "-ME" Missing Event Blackout; the unit is awaiting the receipt of ALL circular blackout messages for this event before it can calculate it's authorization status. "-CB" Circular Blackout; this program is blacked in your area. "-PL" Purchasable but Locked out; this program is offered of IPPV but a rating impediment exists. To purchase the program or to view the FREEVIEW, either raise the rating ceiling (via Rating Ceiling OSD) or over-ride the rating lockout (as prompted when the VIEW key is pressed). NOTE: rating over-ride is valid for the duration of the program even if the unit tuned to another channel and back again. The only way to cancel rating over-rides is to press the "OFF" key on the IRD. "-SL" Subscribed but Locked out; unit is subscribed to this program but a rating impediment exists. To view the program either raise the rating ceiling (via Rating Ceiling OSD) or over-ride the rating lockout (as prompted when the VIEW key is pressed). "-NS" No subscription, unit is not subscribed to this channel. "-NI" Not IPPV enabled; this unit is not enabled of IPPV purchase. To become enabled for IPPV purchases, an IPPV account must be set up with the Satellite Video Center (SVC) at 1- 800-5VIDEO (1-800-548-4336). "-TL" To Late for Purchase; the program is nearly over and is no longer available for purchase (at the programmer's discretion). "C" Can be bought (CANBUY); the current program is offered for purchase and can be bought. "B" IPPV Purchased; the current program has been purchased; if the FREEVIEW is not over, the purchase can be canceled by: * Pressing the "VIEW" key and then pressing the "ENTER" key when prompted to "Press ENTER to cancel the program purchase". * Changing channels during the FREEVIEW. NOTE: If there is no FREEVIEW portion, or if the FREEVIEW is over, there is no way of canceling the program purchase. "S" Authorized Subscriber.   --------------------------------------------------   P A R T 4 ----------     DIAGNOSTIC DATA (Annotated; The Works)     V1.07 Firmware Revision     LINE 1) aaaaaaaa-aa-aa b-c Unit Address IPPV   [a] Unit Address (identity) of the descrambler. Format: hexadecimal Range: 02406000 - 02FFFFFF NOTE: the unit address range will increase as necessary.   [b] IPPV Enable (IPPV) indicates whether this unit is currently enabled to purchase IPPV programs. Format: binary Values: "1" indicates unit is enabled to purchase IPPV programs. "0" indicate unit is not enabled to purchase IPPV programs.   NOTE: A value of "1" does not necessarily mean that IPPV tiers have been assigned to this unit, however.   [c] Unknown       LINE 2) 3:dddd 2:dddd 1:dddd 0:dddd Tiers Tiers Tiers Tiers   [d] Line 2 contains the tiers assigned to the unit.       LINE 3)   Line 3 is intentionally left blank.       LINE 4) ee fff-fff-fff gg-h ?? Geographic Location Time Zone Daylight Zone   Line 4 displays the following information (set when a unit receives it's initial authorization).   [e] Unknown   [f] Geographic Location is a 36-bit number representing the location of the descrambler in 3 coordinates (x,y,z). Each point on the earth can be given a location in this way, accurate to with in couple of miles. This information is used for circular blackouts.   Format: hex-hex-hex Range: 000-000-000 to FFF-FFF-FFF   [g] Time Zone is the number of half-hours away from the International Dateline the descrambler is located.   Format: hexadecimal Range: 0 - 2F Values: 04 = Hawaii 08 = Pacific Standard Time (PST) 0A = Mountain Standard Time (MST) 0C = Central Standard Time (CST) 0E = Eastern Standard Time (EST) 10 = Atlantic Standard Time (AST)   [h] Daylight Savings Enable (Daylight) indicates whether the unit is to implement daylight saving time.   Format: binary Values: "1" indicates the descrambler is to implement daylight savings time when notified that daylight saving time is in effect. "0" indicates the descrambler never implements daylight savings time.       LINE 5) iiii-iiii iiii-iiii.ii iiii   [i] Line 5 is for General Instrument information only.       LINE 6) jj-kk-ll m nnnn o p qqqqqq   Category Number Sync Type Category Sequence Program Sequence Channel Number Frame Count ? Sync 24 Count   Line 6 displays the following information:   [j] Current Category Number Format: hexadecimal Range: 00 - FF   [k] Current Category Sequence number. This number increments by 1 each month. Since the number is derived from a decryption, it will be incorrect if the seed in the unit are lost. Format: hexadecimal Range: 00 - FF   [l] VideoCipher Channel Number, formerly known as "Provider ID". Format: hexadecimal Range: O1 - FF   [m] Known   [n] Sync-24 detection counter is the count of the sync-24 detections. Approximately 28 should be detected every second. Format: decimal Range: 0000 - 9999   [o] Sync Type identifies the kind of sync-24 being detected. Format: decimal Values: 0 = no sync-24's detected. 4 = VideoCipher sync-24 detected.   [p] Current program epoch increments after each program (modula 4). Format: decimal Range: 0 -3   [q] Current Frame Count. It should increment by 15 every 2 seconds. Format: hexadecimal Range: 000000 - FFFFFF       LINE 7) rrrr-ssss-tttt u v wxxxxxx 7) rrrr-ssss-tttt u v wxxxxxx Unit Address Messages Free preview Status All Messages Epoch Frame Count Frame Count Messages Sync State Service Selection   Line 7 contains the following information:   [r] Number of good Unit Addressed messages received. Unit Addressed messages are CATEGORY, REKEY (authorization message), PASSWORD, RESET, DESCRAMBLER POLL, or TEXT messages. Format: decimal Range: 0000 - 9999   [s] Number of all non-FRAME COUNT messages (all messages) received by the unit. Format: decimal Range: 0000 - 9999 NOTE: Count can be zeroed out by hitting a zero on keyboard.   [t] Number of Frame Count messages received by the unit. This counter is a good indicator of the VideoCipher II Plus signal quality. If the number is increasing rapidly, then signal quality is good, but this number increasing slowly or sporadically then the signal quality is poor. It should increment by 15 every 2 seconds. Format: decimal Range: 0000 - 9999 NOTE: Count can be zeroed out by hitting a zero on keyboard.   [u] Current Sync State. Format: decimal Values: 0 = Non VC channel 1 = VC sync-24 seen, waiting for messages 2 = fade has occurred. Will either recover (go to 3) or drop to 0 3 = full acquired, awaiting authorization or not authorized 4 = fully authorized, subject to circular blackout and rating lockout.   [v] Current Service Selection indicates which service is currently selected and is being output. Utility Data is available simultaneously with the VideoCipher Video/Audio service. Format: hexadecimal Values: 0 = VideoCipher Video/Audio   [w] "*" (astrick) indicates free preview is in effect.   [x] Epoch Frame Count, the frame count at which the current program ends. Format: hexadecimal Range: 0000 - FFFF   NOTE: The message counters can be zeroed by pressing "0" on the RCU or front panel.       LINE 8) y.zzE-aa/b.ccE-dd ee f:ggg ? Short Term BER Audio Holds ?? ? Long Term BER Scrambling Mode ?? Authorization Status   [y] Unknown   [z] Short-term Bit Error Rate (BER) is a count of the number of detected bit errors in exponential notation over the last 4- 5- seconds.   [a] Unknown   [b] Unknown   [c] Long-term Bit Error Rate (BER) is a count of the number of detected bit errors in exponential notation over the last 45 seconds.   [d] Unknown   [e] Audio Holds represents the ability of the module to successfully descramble the scrambled input signal. Format: hexadecimal Range: 0 - FF NOTE: Video and audio are muted when this value exceeds 90 (muted at 14 for the VCII).   [f] Scrambled Mode Format: alpha Values: "S" = Full scrambled "P" = Processed Unscrambled "F" = Fixed Key   [g] Authorization State: Format: alpha Values: "-OC" Old Category rekey; Possible causes: unit hasn't received this monthly category rekey message; unit seeds have been lost due to tampering or battery failure; unplug unit for 30 seconds and retry. "-MP" Missing Program rekey information; Possible causes: tuned to a channel in a different category (e.g. DBS unit on a CATV-only channel); brand new unit (never authorized) that needs initial authorization via an instant trip message; unplug for 30 seconds and retry. "-ME" Missing Event Blackout; the unit is awaiting the receipt of ALL circular blackout messages for this event before it can calculate it's authorization status. "-CB" Circular Blackout; this program is blacked in your area. "-PL" Purchasable but Locked out; this program is offered of IPPV but a rating impediment exists. To purchase the program or to view the FREEVIEW, either raise the rating ceiling (via Rating Ceiling OSD) or over-ride the rating lockout (as prompted when the VIEW key is pressed). NOTE: rating over-ride is valid for the duration of the program even if the unit tuned to another channel and back again. The only way to cancel rating over-rides is to press the "OFF" key on the IRD. "-SL" Subscribed but Locked out; unit is subscribed to this program but a rating impediment exists. To view the program either raise the rating ceiling (via Rating Ceiling OSD) or over-ride the rating lockout (as prompted when the VIEW key is pressed). "-NS" No subscription, unit is not subscribed to this channel. "-NI" Not IPPV enabled; this unit is not enabled of IPPV purchase. To become enabled for IPPV purchases, an IPPV account must be set up with the Satellite Video Center (SVC) at 1- 800-5VIDEO (1-800-548-4336). "-TL" To Late for Purchase; the program is nearly over and is no longer available for purchase (at the programmer's discretion). "C" Can be bought (CANBUY); the current program is offered for purchase and can be bought. "B" IPPV Purchased; the current program has been purchased; if the FREEVIEW is not over, the purchase can be canceled by: * Pressing the "VIEW" key and then pressing the "ENTER" key when prompted to "Press ENTER to cancel the program purchase". * Changing channels during the FREEVIEW. NOTE: If there is no FREEVIEW portion, or if the FREEVIEW is over, there is no way of canceling the program purchase. "S" Authorized Subscriber.   --------------------------------------------------         WE SUGGEST PRINTING THIS OUT ON PAPER...
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