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cyfra+ which CAM and receiver should work?

  • 10-10-2009 4:28pm
    #1
    yellabelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 198 ✭✭


    I have been failing to get a new Cyfra+ card initialised in a ClarkeTech 5000C (firmware 1.79p) also tried a Dreambox with various software CAMs. Would anyone know if this should be possible? I was hoping I wouldn't need to purchase a hardware CAM.
    Thanks


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  • #2
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,159 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    Hm, mine initialised in a Technomate 6900 Super (which I believe to be something similar to CT 5000) cardslot, and that's where it continues to work. Have you all dodgy stuff disabled?..


  • #3
    yellabelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 198 ✭✭yellabelly


    Well I think it should work. At the moment it pops up "Scrambled channel".
    I have the latest patched firmware 1.79p and going back to 1.58p it said seca3+seca2 card support fixed. The fact it doesn't work with the Dreambox makes me think something isn't right with the card. If I look at the card info, it shows it is enabled for 3 services, cyfra+,cyfra+ 1 and cyfra +2. I tested the ART Sports Viaccess card in the same slot and that worked fine. I'll check back with the vendor tomorrow. Thanks


  • #4
    redout
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,435 ✭✭✭✭redout


    Do you have the card inserted the right way up ? The chip is usually face down in sat receivers.


  • #5
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,159 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    Have you left the card on a Cyfra channel long enough for it to update keys?

    As I said, you should try disabling everything except Seca in menus, see if that helps (ie. maybe there's a conflict between the card, and something in that patch).


  • #6
    yellabelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 198 ✭✭yellabelly


    The card is definitely recognised in the CT 5000 receiver because I can read subscription details in the config menu. I haven't come across menus with the patch for enabling encryption types. I'm not sure if the 6900 is different or if this is something I've missed.
    I'm not that patient so I probably haven't left it long enough to update. The vendor said they could send a reactivation signal if I give them my serial number.


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  • #7
    yellabelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 198 ✭✭yellabelly


    Eventually I got the card activated in a Dreambox with CCCcam but it took about 2 days and needed to be left on the TVP1 channel. The card is working fine back in the CT5000 - the HD picture is excellent.
    Thanks


  • #8
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,159 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    Glad to see you got it working.


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