§ 76.1200   Definitions.

   As used in this subpart:

   (a) Multichannel video programming system. A distribution system that makes
   available for purchase, by customers or subscribers, multiple channels of
   video programming other than an open video system as defined by § 76.1500(a).
   Such systems include, but are not limited to, cable television systems,
   BRS/EBS systems, direct broadcast satellite systems, other systems for
   providing direct-to-home multichannel video programming via satellite, and
   satellite master antenna systems.

   (b) Multichannel video programming distributor. A person such as, but not
   limited  to,  a cable operator, a BRS/EBS provider, a direct broadcast
   satellite  service,  or  a  television  receive-only satellite program
   distributor, who owns or operates a multichannel video programming system.

   (c)  Navigation  devices. Devices such as converter boxes, interactive
   communications equipment, and other equipment used by consumers to access
   multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel
   video programming systems.

   (d) Affiliate. A person or entity that (directly or indirectly) owns or
   controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership or control
   with, another person, as defined in the notes accompanying § 76.501.

   (e) Conditional access. The mechanisms that provide for selective access and
   denial of specific services and make use of signal security that can prevent
   a signal from being received except by authorized users.

   [ 63 FR 38094 , July 15, 1998, as amended at  69 FR 72046 , Dec. 10, 2004]

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