Implementation of Section 17 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992; and Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment

The Commission has revised and clarified certain aspects of its regulations for assuring compatibility between consumer electronics equipment and cable systems. In particular, the Commission has clarified the requirement for cable operators to offer subscribers set- top devices with multiple tuners; eliminated the prohibition on changing the infrared codes used with remote controls; clarified its policy with regard to the Decoder Interface connector standard; and, refined the ``cable ready'' TV receiver standards. These revisions and clarifications will further the Commission's goals of promoting greater compatibility between cable systems and consumer electronics equipment. This action is in response to ten Petitions for Reconsideration of the First Report and Order in this proceeding.