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jakeyseven · 24-01-10, 01:25 PM

i have just purchased a samsung tv. looking through the manual i came across viewing common interface and after inspecting tv it has a slot on the side to use acard what is this for i have not got a clue cheers

jakeyseven · 24-01-10, 01:26 PM

what on earth is a common interface , i have as lot on the side of tv to recieve one but i have not got a clue what it is cheers daz

Mickha · 24-01-10, 01:27 PM

If it has a Freeview tuner then it will probably be for Top Up TV, check topuptv.com.
One of the channels, ESPN, is supposed to be free this weekend, worth checking.

Analoguesat · 24-01-10, 01:52 PM

If its a Freeview TV then its probably so you can stick a TopUpTV cam in it.

Robbo · 24-01-10, 02:27 PM

It is a slot to accept a CAM, which in turn will accept a card. This is normally so that you watch Pay TV channels. Many satellite boxes also have CI slots.

Mickha · 24-01-10, 02:51 PM

I have merged your two threads, as they are regarding the same subject, in future please do not multi post the same question in different forums.

24-01-10, 01:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
jakeyseven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	samsung tv with common interface i have just purchased a samsung tv. looking through the manual i came across viewing common interface and after inspecting tv it has a slot on the side to use acard what is this for i have not got a clue cheers

24-01-10, 01:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
jakeyseven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	cam slot what on earth is a common interface , i have as lot on the side of tv to recieve one but i have not got a clue what it is cheers daz

24-01-10, 01:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,799 Thanks: 42 Thanked 1,203 Times in 850 Posts	Re: samsung tv with common interface If it has a Freeview tuner then it will probably be for Top Up TV, check topuptv.com. One of the channels, ESPN, is supposed to be free this weekend, worth checking.

24-01-10, 01:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: cam slot If its a Freeview TV then its probably so you can stick a TopUpTV cam in it. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

24-01-10, 02:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,230 Thanks: 93 Thanked 1,967 Times in 1,590 Posts	Re: cam slot It is a slot to accept a CAM, which in turn will accept a card. This is normally so that you watch Pay TV channels. Many satellite boxes also have CI slots. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

24-01-10, 02:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,799 Thanks: 42 Thanked 1,203 Times in 850 Posts	Re: samsung tv with common interface I have merged your two threads, as they are regarding the same subject, in future please do not multi post the same question in different forums.