Viewing DVB-CI Information

The Common Interface (CI) slot is located behind the door on the front panel. They allow use of a CAM (Conditional Access Module) Smartcard to decrypt purchased programming.

Note: You must be authorized to view the programming available via the Smart Card from your service provider.

Note: CAMs must be purchased from Cisco. For a list of the supported CAMs, see Common Interface Modules, on page 3-5.

For more information on configuring the CI information, see Configuring the Common Interface (CI) Information, on page 5-28.

To View the Current DVB-CI Information

Proceed as follows to view the DVB-CI information:

From the Info screen, select DVB-CIand press OK.

The DVB-CI Information screen displays the following information:

DVB-CI Information

Description

 

 

CI System Name

Indicates the system name of the CAM.

 

 

CAM Manufacturer

Displays the manufacturer name of the CAM.

 

 

CAM Serial Number

Indicates the unique serial number of the CAM.

 

 

CAM Product Name

Displays the product name of the CAM.

CAM Hardware Version Displays the hardware version number of the CAM.

CAM Application

Displays the software version number of the CAM.

Version

 

 

 

CAM Status

Displays the status of the CAM (Ready or Not

 

Ready).

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