MTS Satellite TV: CAM module. What is a cam module for a TV and why is it needed? The module itself for satellite television

To use the cam module you need:

• connection to a digital television network
• Availability on TV:
  — built-in digital tuner that receives a signal in DVB-C format;
  — built-in MPEG-2/MPEG-4 decoder;
  — CI (Common Interface) slot for installing a CAM module.

As a rule, all TVs younger than 2013 allow you to install a cam module (for Samsung TVs - starting from 2009, Philips - from 2011). Setting up the cam module to receive signals from any digital television operators is identical, since you are not setting up the cam module, but the TV itself. Below are the cam module settings for the main brands of TVs.

Installing the CAM module

1. Disconnect the TV from the power supply.
2. Carefully insert the CAM module without the access card. Make sure the module is completely seated in the slot.
3. Insert the access card into the CAM module with the logo from the TV. The side of the card with the chip should face the CAM module. The edges of a correctly installed access card should not extend beyond the CAM module. For MTS television, the card must be activated.
4. Connect your TV to the network.
   After turning on, information about the presence of a CAM module will appear on the TV screen.

Setting up the CAM module

• Setting up a cam module on a SAMSUNG TV
  Enter the menu (green button) - “Channel” (icon “Satellite dish”) - “Auto-tuning” - signal source - “Cable” - “Digital” - “Start”
• Setting up a cam module on a PHILIPS TV
  On the back of the TV you need to find a sticker where for each tuner (DVB-T and DVB-C) there is a list of countries in which, according to Philips, digital television is available (at the time the TV was released). If Russia is not there, then another one will need to be installed.
  “Home” icon - “Configuration” - “Installation” - “Reinstall channels” - “the country indicated on the sticker on the back panel” - “Digital mode” - “Cable” - “Automatic” - “Start”
  Philips TV models 2011:
  “Home” - “Installation” - “Search for channels” - “Reinstall channels” - “the country indicated on the sticker on the rear panel” (usually France, Finland or Germany) - digital mode “Cable (DVB-C)” - in the “Network frequency” line, enter the frequency; in the “Transmission speed” line, enter the speed; select the “Frequency scanning” line.
• Setting up a cam module on a SHARP TV
  If the “DTV MENU” item is not on your TV, then you need to select another country - France, Switzerland, Sweden or Finland.
  Button - “DTV” - “DTV MENU” - “Installation” - “Auto installation” - “OK”
• Setting up a cam module on a SONY TV
  Not all SONY TVs are equipped with a tuner for digital television (DVB-C), so first check whether your TV receives the signal: models with a DVB-C tuner are marked KDL-**EX*** or KDL-**NX** *. In models KLV-**BX***, etc. There are no DVB tuners.
  “MENU” (or “HOME”) button on the remote control (green) - “Settings” - “Digital configuration” - “Auto search for digital stations” - connection type “cable” - scan type “full scan” or “manual” - enter frequency — Access code “Auto” — enter the symbol rate — “start” — wait until the channel search ends.
• Setting up a cam module on a Panasonic TV
  “Menu” - “Settings” - “Menu analogue. settings" - "Add TV signal" - check the box "DVB-C" - "Start auto-tuning"
  After completing the search for channels in the main menu, in the “Settings” item, the line “DVB-C setup menu” will appear, where you can adjust the settings manually (set the frequency and speed). If your TV asks for a search step, enter 8 MHz.
• Setting up a cam module on a Toshiba TV
  Language “Russian” - DTV tab manual tuning - OK - enter frequency, modulation, symbol rate - OK - channel search will begin
• Setting up a cam module on an LG TV
  “Menu” - “Options” - country Finland or Germany - menu “Settings” - “Auto search” - method of connecting to TV “Cable” - “Settings”: search type fast, Frequency (kHz), Speed. characters, Modulation, Network ID: auto - save all parameters.
  Be sure to turn off “Automatic channel updates”, otherwise the TV will periodically reset the channel list you have configured.

A CAM module is a device that decodes a television channel with a certain encoding. Simply put, a CAM module is a slot into which a channel access card is inserted, and a recognition device for this card. The CAM module itself is inserted into the CI slot of the receiver or TV, thereby ensuring the operation of the TV or other receiving equipment with a channel access card.

Since television operators use different encodings to encode channels, different modules are needed for each encoding. For example, the Russian provider NTV+ is encoded in Viaccess, and the Ukrainian XtraTV in Conax. Accordingly, to use an NTV+ access card you need a Viaccess CAM, and to use an XtraTV card you need a Conax CAM. Cable and broadcast operators also often use channel coding. The Ukrainian cable operator Volya Kabel encodes its channels in Conax, and the terrestrial digital DVB-T2 operator Zeonbud encodes its broadcasts in Irdetto Cloaced. To access operator data channels, you also need the CAM modules: Conax for Volya and Irdetto Cloaced for Zeonbud. By the way, Irdetto Cloaced CAM, due to its narrow focus, is called a CAM module for DVB-T2.

It is worth remembering that the module itself is a decoder. If you don’t need a specific key to watch an encrypted TV channel, then by inserting just the module, you can already view the channels as if they were in the public domain. This scheme works in particular in Ukrainian DVB-T2 broadcasting. To watch TV channels, just buy and insert a CAM module. There is no pay per view.

Also a very important detail is the technical aspect of the CAM module’s compatibility with a specific TV model. Here, special attention is given to the type of slot into which the CAM is inserted. The fact is that there are two types of connectors into which modules are inserted. These are the so-called CI slot and CI+ slot. Externally, the slots are identical. However, they are different. To understand what type of slot is installed in your TV, you need to look at its instructions or contact your TV service center. Based on the cards, you need to look at the specific technical characteristics of the CAM of a particular manufacturer. Generally speaking, all CAMs, for example CAM modules for Will, work with a CI slot. The exception is the DVB-T2 module itself from the Ukrainian operator Zeonbud. This module requires the presence of a CI+ module for installation.

By the way, CI and CI+ slots differ only in software. That is, if your device has CI, and you need CI+, for example, to watch Ukrainian DVB-T2, then you can hope that the manufacturer of your receiving device will reprogram it via the Internet or release a new version of the software for your device in order to convert the CI slot in CI+.

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The development and widespread distribution of digital television required manufacturers of television receivers to provide technical solutions that would allow them to receive television programs broadcast both directly from satellites and from cable or satellite TV providers. Many well-known companies dealt with this problem quite easily by equipping television panels with built-in digital receivers (tuners). And the issue of additional viewing of paid video content from different providers was resolved using a special module for TV. The types and capabilities of this equipment, as well as the rules for its installation, are described in the material below.

What is a CAM module

As of the end of 2018, almost all modern TVs (LG, Samsung, etc.) allow you to receive digital television programs, for which you just need to connect the cable coming from the satellite dish (dish) to the appropriate input. However, in this case it is possible viewing digital channels only unencrypted- after all, the tuners built into TVs do not have the keys necessary for paid video content. Also, television receiver manufacturers, as a rule, do not provide the ability to flash built-in receivers and/or enter keys using a smart card, which eliminates the possibility of watching pay TV channels coming from satellite and cable television providers.

In order for TV owners to be able to view paid content, TV receivers are provided by manufacturers with the ability to connect an external CAM module, with which you can decode the received television signal and tune in channels. In general, a CAM module for a TV (Conditional Access Module) is a small computer designed to decrypt a digital video signal and then match it with the model of the television receiver on which the owner installed it.

Principle of operation

This device only works with a special smart card, which is purchased from the provider and installed in the CAM module. And the module directly connects to the TV through the Common Interface slot (CI slot) or is connected to it using a special CI adapter (5V only), which is usually included in the delivery package of the TV receiver.

Important! After the CAM module with the inserted smart card is installed and connected to the television receiver, the subscriber is identified, and the program will begin to independently read the video signal decryption keys and decode them into a format acceptable for the TV.

Only in this way does the user have the opportunity to receive digital television, both free and commercial channels.

Advantages

According to reviews from owners of modern TVs with built-in receivers (Sony Bravia, etc.), CAM modules have a number of advantages, including:

• reception of coded TV channels;
• the ability to do without purchasing an expensive external receiver;
• ease of installation of the CAM module and automatic tuning of the TV receiver;
• control the module using the TV remote control.

Types of CAM modules

Based on technical features and functionality, several types of CAM modules are distinguished.

Installing the CAM module in the TV

Depending on the model of the television receiver, there may be two options for installing the CAM module:

• via CI slot.
• using a special CI adapter.

Attention! Before you buy a CAM module, you should make sure that your television panel can receive uncoded (free) digital channels. If such a broadcast is not provided, then installing the CAM module seems useless.

Algorithm

The installation sequence for the CAM module is the same in all cases and boils down to:

• disconnecting the television receiver from the power supply;
• installing the smart card into the module so that the contact pads of the CHIP are facing the side where the colored label is glued (in this case, the smart card must be inserted all the way);
• connecting the CAM module to the television receiver in accordance with its operating instructions;
• turn on the TV and check the reception of encrypted channels.

Precautionary measures

To ensure the safety and functionality of the CAM module, you must adhere to some recommendations. Thus, rough mechanical influences should be avoided, which could result in damage to the device body and the components inside it. And the installation and connection of modules must be carried out in strict accordance with the instructions supplied with the television receiver. In addition to this you should:

• do not overheat the module;
• do not bend the smart card or store it near sources of strong electromagnetic radiation;
• do not remove the smart card from the module unless absolutely necessary;
• Do not remove the CAM module from the television receiver unless absolutely necessary.

Provider protection and the possibility of hacking

Due to the fact that there is quite fierce competition among providers offering paid television content, they are forced to somehow label their products. They do this using various methods. signal coding, which allows you to provide your client with the opportunity to receive the content ordered and paid for by him.

However, the main encoding formats have long been known and standardized, making it easy for unscrupulous users to hack access codes to broadcast TV channels. To protect against hacking, providers are forced to constantly change code combinations, which naturally complicates hacking. Satellite codes are also changed, which are then transmitted to service providers for flashing client smart cards.

Providers most often use an encryption technique based on key redundancy algorithm. It consists of the following: a package of television programs is formed from the corresponding lists of codes. In this case, each channel receives a unique combination, which includes the provider key and many codes of users who paid for the service. Based on this cipher, consisting of a specific digital set, the client is able to accept the software package he ordered.

However, after a certain period of time the provider changes his code, and then the entire set of client keys should stop working. Having changed the combination, the service provider writes a new key to the smart cards only for those clients who paid for the package of commercial channels on time. For other users, programs will no longer be accepted.

Interesting! Currently, the BetaCrypt 2 code system, which uses a sophisticated method of enumerating and assigning keys, has become widespread. In the previously used Conax and BetaCrypt encoding systems, the algorithm for creating digital combinations is completely decrypted.

So, thanks to the CAM module for television receivers, many pay TV channels from various providers become available to users. As you can see, installing such equipment is not particularly difficult, but for its long and successful operation, precautions must be taken during operation.

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MYSELF-module – a device that provides user access to paid digital content. The module is needed so that you can watch unique programs from pay TV channels, selections of exclusive news releases and specific films ordered by the provider. The system decoding TV signals is contained and reads using a CAM adapter.

What is CAM - module

CAM module – adapter for access cards to pay television channels. Abbreviation CAM Means conditional-access module. MYSELF-the module catches streaming video, decrypts the content and sends the signal to the TV.

The card is received by a digital TV subscriber after signing up for a paid subscription to the channel. You can order a card from your television operator. Each card has a special number associated with it. You can receive temporary channel access keys to this number. These keys are needed to CAM-the module decrypted the TV signal and transmitted it to the TV. Keys remain relevant only for a limited period of time. The frequency with which access keys are updated is determined by the encryption algorithm.

The card is installed in the slot on CAM-module To CAM-the module worked, it must be placed in C.I.-slot on the TV or receiver. What's happened C.I.?

C.I.-module is a kind of intermediary between the TV and CAM-adapter, specialized. C.I. can be designed for 1 or 2 access cards. Modern version of the interface – CI+, technologically complicates piracy and sets many restrictions for the content user. Some content owners make it impossible to skip ads or prevent you from downloading videos.

C.I.-module is Common Interface on the TV, it is equipped with a slot for smart cards. Since this is an interface, it is used to connect the television device to the plastic card adapter.

What your TV must have so that you can install a CAM module in it:

• C.I.-slot;
• Built-in DVB-C tuner;
• Support HD Ready and Full HD formats.

The common interface on the TV is installed to protect the interests of pay TV content providers.

Principle of operation

The client purchases a plastic card with a tiny chip from the operator. The so-called “Smart card” plays the role of an identification document. Each card is assigned its own number and the operator undertakes to notify the client about changes in encryption keys. Access to paid subscriptions is provided through a smart card.

The smart card is placed in MYSELF-module. MYSELF-the module is sent to C.I.-slot on the TV. Next, the card owner configures the list of channels he needs and enjoys the subscription. The setting also allows the device to play videos of different quality or extension. Using special modern technologies, the image will be processed and enhanced to meet certain standards.

Now MYSELF-modules can be programmed to schedule a recording of a program in order to play it back later.

IMPORTANT! Slot for CAM-adapter for TVs Samsung And LG shortened CAM the module will not fit into LG more than half. If the device cannot be easily pushed deeper into the slot, you should not even try - there is a risk of damaging the module or its connector.

What are there MYSELF– modules

CAM adapters are:

• Universal;
• Single-system;
• With the possibility of additional programming functionality.

Single system

Single system MYSELF-the module is designed for only one specific signal encoding system. Many operators provide MYSELF-module along with a pre-installed map, after subscribing. This system is used by Tricolor, MTS, DomRu companies. In case of concluding an agreement with NTV-plus, the user will be required to install the received card into an empty module.

CAM-the adapter can be provided by the operator free of charge or purchased separately by the client. Rostelecom, for example, sold an adapter along with a card for a thousand rubles. If you change service provider, you may need to get another CAM-module.

Universal

The universal adapter decrypts encodings for several modular systems at the same time. Such an adapter itself can change the signal and program settings, adapting to the card installed in its slot.

The price range for universal KAM modules ranges from approximately 1,500 to 6,000 rubles. Adapters from 1500 to 3000 rubles are inexpensive, but are already somewhat outdated. Adapters in the range of 5-6 thousand are adapted to modern broadcasting standards and the latest technological advances, so they will be usable longer.

Benefits of use

Why buy a TV with a CAM adapter input:

• CAM-module cheaper than a set-top box;
• Ease of operation and configuration;
• Compactness;
• Teams on CAM-the module can be sent via a regular remote control;
• Consumes electricity directly through the TV;
• If available on TV CI-cam, there are no hassles with a cable and an external decoder;
• Built-in digital tuners are equipped by default with a decoder for HDTV-systems.

Important! To the benefits of use CAM One can also attribute an improvement in the image due to the absence of an extra step in the video processing process. U CAM-adapter, unlike an external decoder, does not need to convert the digital signal to analog.

How to install a CAM module in a TV

So, you purchased a TV device with a CI slot. How to start using it:

• Face the card with the operator's logo facing you;
• Place the card into the adapter. The card chip should face up when installed in the slot;
• Then the adapter with the card is placed in PCMCIA slot on the TV. In this case, the television receiver should be turned off, and the adapter should be turned facing outward;
• Only then turn on the device. On its screen you will see a warning that a new device has been connected;
• To make sure it works correctly CAM-module, go to the automatic search for programs. You will see the connection status in the device menu.

IMPORTANT! only possible after installing the module in PCMCIA slot

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