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ECM PIDS in channel.dat


Etienne

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Hello,

 

As many European DVBViewer users, in many countrys channels are crypted.

There are 2 solutions with DVBViewer (and legal subscription):

1) using a PCI card with PCMCIA slot

2) using a PCI card without a PCMCIA but with a PoorMansCam like interface.

 

Both solutions works perfectly with latests DVBViewer .

I use solution 2) .

In case of channel switching , the PoorMansCam pluggin takes the first (of 3) ECM that is storing in Channel.dat file for each channel.

Otherwise, the pluggin is searching itself and takes some seconds...

 

The channel management windows don't take care about ECM today.

Is it possible to implement it in future ?

 

Etienne

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The CAM of the dvbhardware does handle the ecms (the only legal way). So there is no need to change it.

 

Hello Lars

 

Does it mean that PMCAM is not legal and I must change my DVB card to a Skystar 1 card + PCMCIA (cost are very expensive!) ?

 

Etienne

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Guest Lars_MQ

There is no legal way to receive encrypted channels with a card without CI and CAM. All software solutions are illegal (at least in most of the countries the DVBViewer is used, especially the country the the company of the DVBViewer resides).

 

Even that may be against the contract with the PayTV-Provider (but thats not our concern, that's something the user is responsible of).

 

BTW the Skystar 1 (the one with the onboard MPEG-Decoder - not the Skystar1/CI (a labeled Twinhan)) does not work with the DVBViewer.

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Ok, I understand your point of view concerning PMCAM.

I would only notice that other dvb software have the requested functionality.

 

But your software is one of the best!

So i have a look at :

http://www.twinhan.com/product_satellite_5.asp

 

Is this one working with DVBViewer, and is it quick for channel swapping ?

 

Is it a place in this forum to read experiences about cards with PCMCIA interface ?

 

Regards

Etienne

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The csa algorithm is patented and also prohibits a software solution. So forget even think about it - i bet it is just a question of time till other applications (especially which are commercial) will receive lawsuits.

 

Christian

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Hello,

 

Twinhan cards will be work in DVBViewer Pro. :tongue:

 

You can use the normal driver or the newer bda-driver.

 

Also DiseqC and the CAM is supported by DVBViewer.

 

PS: also FireDTV and TechnoTrend.

 

:bye:

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Hello,

 

Twinhan cards will be work in DVBViewer Pro. :bye:

 

You can use the normal driver or the newer bda-driver.

 

Also DiseqC and the CAM is supported by DVBViewer.

 

PS: also FireDTV and TechnoTrend.

 

;)

 

Hello hdv,

 

I think I'm a little bit out of topic for my question... but i have no answer from team...

 

Have you such a card?

If yes, how fast is channel switching with DVBViewer ?

 

Etienne

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