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sparky08 · 13-04-09, 11:22 PM

Hi All,
I was just wondering if anyone can help me.My chipped box has stopped working after about 8 months.I bought it chipped complete with the origanal virgin card (does this mean it is paired).It has the freeview channels (bb1,itv etc)still working but all the sky sports & movies have gone off.Everytime I turn to 1 of these it comes up on screen ( you have not subscribed please contact virgin).
Is it a matter of just reprogramming my card or is there more to it.Can I do this myself & what gear would I need to buy?
Cheers

morashid679 · 13-04-09, 11:44 PM

You would need to write the card again, as it seems the card has expired.

Is there any alpha numeric digits written on the underside of the box?

If its a Samsung it would start with 3E followed by 6 more digits and then another 16 digits. 12 then 6 more on a Pace.

You would need a mosc card reader to read the card to get the box details to write a new card.

There is a cable guide or bible you could read as it would give you a better insight in how to to do things.

For now you can search, reading a mosc,writing card,box key,ird.

Read the posts whcih come up and it will give you a better idea on how to.

hope this helps.

BL4K3Y · 14-04-09, 12:09 AM

The rights and expiry dates need updating on the card. As said above, you will need a Phoenix programmer that can operate at 3.68MHz to read your card (aka a MOSC). You will also need a program called Nagra Edit to read the card and alter the dates.

sparky08 · 14-04-09, 05:48 PM

Thank you for the quick reply.

I have looked on the underside of the box & I cant find any alpha numeric numbers.
There is numbers on the back but they seem to be manufacter dates & serial num.
My box is a samsung SMT-2110C!Dont know if this box is any good.Which boxes are the best?
Where can I get the phoenix programmer & nagra edit program from?Is there any other equipment that I would need eg. funcards

I will have a read thru the threads to get a better understanding.

Thanks again for the info & help

BL4K3Y · 14-04-09, 06:19 PM

TMC sells a Phoenix programmer, you can get Nagra Edit from the Private FTA download scetion. If the card has been programmed before then all you need is a programmer.

sparky08 · 14-04-09, 06:35 PM

Cheers Blakey,
I will order 1 tonight.Where is the private FTA download section?Seem to be having bother finding it.

13-04-09, 11:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
sparky08 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help?Virgin box gone off Hi All, I was just wondering if anyone can help me.My chipped box has stopped working after about 8 months.I bought it chipped complete with the origanal virgin card (does this mean it is paired).It has the freeview channels (bb1,itv etc)still working but all the sky sports & movies have gone off.Everytime I turn to 1 of these it comes up on screen ( you have not subscribed please contact virgin). Is it a matter of just reprogramming my card or is there more to it.Can I do this myself & what gear would I need to buy? Cheers

13-04-09, 11:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
morashid679 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Herts Posts: 477 Thanks: 27 Thanked 63 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Help?Virgin box gone off You would need to write the card again, as it seems the card has expired. Is there any alpha numeric digits written on the underside of the box? If its a Samsung it would start with 3E followed by 6 more digits and then another 16 digits. 12 then 6 more on a Pace. You would need a mosc card reader to read the card to get the box details to write a new card. There is a cable guide or bible you could read as it would give you a better insight in how to to do things. For now you can search, reading a mosc,writing card,box key,ird. Read the posts whcih come up and it will give you a better idea on how to. hope this helps.

14-04-09, 12:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: Help?Virgin box gone off The rights and expiry dates need updating on the card. As said above, you will need a Phoenix programmer that can operate at 3.68MHz to read your card (aka a MOSC). You will also need a program called Nagra Edit to read the card and alter the dates.

14-04-09, 05:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
sparky08 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help?Virgin box gone off Thank you for the quick reply. I have looked on the underside of the box & I cant find any alpha numeric numbers. There is numbers on the back but they seem to be manufacter dates & serial num. My box is a samsung SMT-2110C!Dont know if this box is any good.Which boxes are the best? Where can I get the phoenix programmer & nagra edit program from?Is there any other equipment that I would need eg. funcards I will have a read thru the threads to get a better understanding. Thanks again for the info & help

14-04-09, 06:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: Help?Virgin box gone off TMC sells a Phoenix programmer, you can get Nagra Edit from the Private FTA download scetion. If the card has been programmed before then all you need is a programmer.

14-04-09, 06:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
sparky08 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help?Virgin box gone off Cheers Blakey, I will order 1 tonight.Where is the private FTA download section?Seem to be having bother finding it.

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