Programming dragon cam?

[Mickha]

You can enter the keys manually in Predator 364 and it should work, or try Predator 363, but you will need to update the keys for Premier, Polsat, SRG and Digi TV.

[mike bb]

HI mickha.

tried 4 different pred files still no picture?
i must be doing something wrong when programing or cam or cas 3 faulty?.
but freinds still working.
is there anywhere i can send cam to be tested or repaired?.

regards mike.

[Mickha]

If your cam states that predator 364 is loaded, and you can enter the cams menu I would say that the problem might lie with your receiver.
I noticed you mentioned esciap900.in , I think I would update your receivers software:
_http://www.echostareurope.com/support_stb_software.asp
This is quite easy to do and only requires your computer and a null modem cable.
Before doing this can you check your cam in your friends receiver?
Which version of the Dragon Cam have you got?
You can find this information on the bottom of the cam.
There have been problems with later Predator files and early versions of the cam.

[mike bb]

Hi mickha.

my friend tried my cam on astra chanels incl orf, which i assume it would work on?,but no picture.
my dragon version is rev:3.01 p/n:8105/2003.
is this helpfull?.
it would be good to see if someone else programed my cam if it would work.
just tried freind cam and its not now decoding mtvsn so i assume codes have changed?.
regards mike.

[Mickha]

TPS, which has the Multivision channels, might have turned the AES encryption back on again, as I have see a few posts concerning these channels.
In this case tune your receiver to Sci Fi, or other channel on 10876 V 27500, until it clears and then you can view as normal.
I think it could be the 3.01 cams that have been experiencing problems with the later Predator files, but I'll check around to see if I can locate any posts on the subject.

[mike bb]

Hi mickha
any luck with finding out about my dragon 301?.
i'm considering buying a new dragon cam,but i'm not sure if it will work as i dont know whats wrong with my original cam.
if i do buy one which would you suggest?.
the two i've seen are 401 t rex/dragon, or t rex 4.6 super module?.
regards mike.

[mike bb]

Hi mickha

good news and bad.
have just tried to program my mates drag cam and it worked!.

which means mine must be faulty?,i tried to repair it using my cas3 but no good.
do you know where i could get repaired?.

what does dcw mean, i notice some keys have this next to them, i assume they need mannualy inputing?, if so how is this done?.

many thanks for your help and patience,your advice was good but my cam was'nt.

regards mike.

[Mickha]

There are some reported faults with earlier Dragon Cams and the later Predator files but as yours loaded Predator 364 there shouldn't be a problem loading Predator 365.
There are issues with some Technomate receivers that mean Premiere will not AU and you need to put the keys in manually.
I have already uploaded a Predator 365 file, a few days ago so some keys will have to be updated manually, Premeire and Polsat, which can both be found in OhlAladin, after going into the cams menu and debug.
http://www.techwatch.co.uk/forums/private-fta.html
Click on the first thread, some download links, and copy the first link Satellite TV.
Go into the Dragon/T-Rex folder and download predator 365.
Try this file on your cam and post back.
DCW is Direct Control Words and can be entered in the Predator file using a utility like Prededit, in the biss keys section, you can not enter them using your remote control.

[mike bb]

Hi Mickha

have loaded pred 365 on my mates cam,works fine a/u seems ok,but this is still a bit new after a couple of years of trying to load a faulty cam.

cant load my cam, i think its broken?.maybe i can get it fixed?.

i dont think my mate wants his cam back, so i'll just use his for the time being.

the dcw stuff seems a bit complicated,can you do it with a cas3?.

many thanks regards mike

[Mickha]

You require Preedit, or something simailar, as you are updating the keys, and other information, in the Predator file before loading it onto your cam.
When I have a bit of time I'll upload Prededit and a few instructions on how to use it.