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jonjlp · 10-04-08, 07:42 PM

Can someone please explain to a newcomer why i have what looks like an open slot for a cam and above that a plastic insert which i assume is the size of a viewing card?
Is this "plastic cover" removable and can i insert just a card in there?
If so, is this what they call an embedded cam?
When i first bought the box i thought 2CI meant i could install 2 cams & cards.
Have patched with Darkman/Magic but now looking how to open up more channels via cams/cards.In anticipation,thank you.

Robbo · 10-04-08, 07:49 PM

You have not got a card slot, you have a blanking plate.

I have the TM1000D, but now I have a card reader, making it a TM1000D+

I removed the blanking plate and purchased a card reader separately. It just plugs into the main board and needs screwing down.

As you have the 2CI, I suspect that the CAM slot you have is a double one, so two CAMs could be slotted in one above the other.

Robbo

jonjlp · 10-04-08, 08:00 PM

So what are the advantages /disadvantages of me purchasing either a cam or card reader.Thanks Robbo71

Robbo · 10-04-08, 08:04 PM

Assuming that the 1600 is currently as well supported as the rest of the 1000 series, there is no real benefit of a CAM. Although the Diablo and TRex accept a Sky card apparently, but don't provide card updates.

THe card slot is necessary for an official subscription like DigitAlb for example

10-04-08, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
jonjlp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhere Posts: 145 Thanks: 82 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	TM 1600 2CI Super Can someone please explain to a newcomer why i have what looks like an open slot for a cam and above that a plastic insert which i assume is the size of a viewing card? Is this "plastic cover" removable and can i insert just a card in there? If so, is this what they call an embedded cam? When i first bought the box i thought 2CI meant i could install 2 cams & cards. Have patched with Darkman/Magic but now looking how to open up more channels via cams/cards.In anticipation,thank you.

10-04-08, 07:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,374 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: TM 1600 2CI Super You have not got a card slot, you have a blanking plate. I have the TM1000D, but now I have a card reader, making it a TM1000D+ I removed the blanking plate and purchased a card reader separately. It just plugs into the main board and needs screwing down. As you have the 2CI, I suspect that the CAM slot you have is a double one, so two CAMs could be slotted in one above the other. Robbo __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

10-04-08, 08:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
jonjlp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhere Posts: 145 Thanks: 82 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: TM 1600 2CI Super So what are the advantages /disadvantages of me purchasing either a cam or card reader.Thanks Robbo71

10-04-08, 08:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,374 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: TM 1600 2CI Super Assuming that the 1600 is currently as well supported as the rest of the 1000 series, there is no real benefit of a CAM. Although the Diablo and TRex accept a Sky card apparently, but don't provide card updates. THe card slot is necessary for an official subscription like DigitAlb for example __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

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