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7 Common Interface (CI)
At the front of the device there are two slots for modules to decode
encrypted programs.
To prevent damage only modules with the "PC Card" logo must be
inserted. Any other modules may damage the receiver beyond repair.
Do not use excessive force to insert the modules. Rather pull the
module back out of the slot and try inserting it again. Ensure that you
insert the module with the correct side up and correctly inserted into
the slot.
Smartcards are sometimes printed in a confusing way as they are often
designed to be used with other decoders. Most common-interface
modules allow cards with the golden contacts facing upward. Before
inserting a smartcard into the common-interface module, make sure
that the usually gold-coloured contacts on the smartcard are clean and
free of dust.
If a decoder module has been correctly identified, its name is displayed
in the main menu under "Encryption". When you select the entry for
this module in the list and press OK, a menu will be displayed based on
the corresponding decoder module. Please contact the module
manufacturer in case of any questions concerning the module. Note:
Some modules only register completely and provide a menu system if a
valid smartcard is inserted.
The keys OK and EXIT are used to navigate within the manufacturer-
specific menus. If a menu does not respond to the OK or EXIT
command, the dialog can be cancelled by pressing MENU. The receiver
then interrupts the connection to the module's menu system.
Please note: Not all encryption systems are available to common-
interface modules yet. Please check with your pay-TV provider, if a
matching module is available.
