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When a descrambler is added to the Cable Converter Box in the same chassis, it is referred to as a Converter/Descrambler or sometimes a Combination Unit, and is a type of Set-top box, it allows : local broadcast channels, basic cable channels, authorized premium channels, "Pay-Per-View" (PPV), and “Video On Demand” (VOD) services to be viewed. A Combination Converter/Descrambler is generally called a Set-top box or STB it is a single (one-piece) system installed in a single cabinet and represents a single component that is capable of descrambling premium services, like HBO or Showtime, pay-per-view cable channels., Video on Demand, Games or other specialty pay services, and transposes the cable signal for RF output on channel 3 or 4. This unit contains a converter and a descrambler, enclosed in a common box and outputs the signal directly to your TV, VCR, DVR, PC, DVD or video projector.

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United States Patent 6070001 Addressability system Patent
United States Patent 4937865 Cable TV channel security system having remotely addressable traps
Conditional Access System Indigital Corporation
ADDRESSABLE CABLE TV SYSTEMS Scatmag.com
the definition of Addressable Cable Systems, The ITV Dictionary
Plug the Revenue Leaks in Your Cable System!, Scientific Atlanta
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Bartlett, Eugene (1990). Cable Television Technology & Operations -HDTV and NTSC Systems. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc. pp. 8–9. ISBN 0-07-003957-7.

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 ==References==
-*[http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/6070001.html United States Patent 6070001] Addressability system Patent
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110612173901/http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/6070001.html United States Patent 6070001] Addressability system Patent
 *[http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4937865.html United States Patent 4937865] Cable TV channel security system having remotely addressable traps
 *[http://www.indigital.co.in/abt/default.html Conditional Access System] Indigital Corporation
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 *[http://www.itvdictionary.com/definitions/addressable_cable_system_definition.html the definition of Addressable Cable Systems], The ITV Dictionary
 *[http://www.sciatl.com/products/customers/white-papers/AddTapPaper8.pdf Plug the Revenue Leaks in Your Cable System!], Scientific Atlanta
-*[http://ultraluxfx.com/cabledescramblerquestions.html Descramblers], FAQ
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100228194513/http://ultraluxfx.com/cabledescramblerquestions.html Descramblers], FAQ
-*[http://www.rcn.com/customer/pdfs/cable/converter8610C.pdf Converter Box], RCN
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070330133632/http://www.rcn.com/customer/pdfs/cable/converter8610C.pdf Converter Box], RCN
-*[http://www.rcn.com/customer/cabletv/diagrams/index.php Troubleshooting Converter Box], RCN
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080125033222/http://www.rcn.com/customer/cabletv/diagrams/index.php Troubleshooting Converter Box], RCN
 *[http://www.tcnj.edu/~nts/tv.html  New Jersey College Converter Box Setup], TCNJ
 *[http://www.cinemasource.com/articles/TOP10%20QaboutCableTV.htm Converter Box], Cinemasource
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 *[http://www.timewarnercable.com/CustomerService/FAQ/TWCFaqs.ashx?faqMap=14683&MarketID=5 Basic Cable-Ready TV Hookup with a Cable Converter], Time Warner Cable
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-*[http://www.cable-descrambler-plan.com/faq.htm Cable Descramblers], Cable Descramblers Plan
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080415232337/http://www.cable-descrambler-plan.com/faq.htm Cable Descramblers], Cable Descramblers Plan
 *[http://safari.oreilly.com/157870135X/ch03  Cable TV Converters], O'Reilly
 *[http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/289508/434238.html Digital TV Converters], Ecoustics

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