Twinhan CI (Common interface) support utility for Microsoft MediaCenter 2005 (MCE2005)
Introduction:
Microsoft's MCE2005 supports only FTA (Free To Air) channels, and this utility can enable CI
interface, so as to decrypt scrambled programs in MCE2005.
Install:
Device supported: Mantis PCI series, VP-1034, VP-3030.
878 PCI series, VP-1030, VP-1032, VP-3040.
Driver install,
Mantis PCI:install BDA driver 1.0.1.3 or later
878 PCI :install BDA driver 1.0.3.6 or later
Note: In case you are installing Mantis DVB-S CI card(VP-1034) in MCE2005, please refer to
readme4MCE.txt in \MCESupportPackage to enable DVB-S support in MCE2005,
Usage:
Assumed that channel scan is done in MCE,
1.Run MCE and add scrambled programs to the program list,
Check all the scrambled channels in Settings->TV->Guide->Edit Channels.
Note: By default, MCE does not check the scrambled programs when scanning channels.
2.Launch MCECIConsole.exe
3.Please click the ICON "MCE CI Console" on the task bar to pop up the console window.
4.Optional to enable "AutoRun on start". If it's enabled, the console will be launched automatically
on Windows start.
5.Try to play a scrambled channel in MCE, said "Program ABC".
6.Initialize CAM to decrypt the channel,
6.1 If it's DVB-T program with LCN (Logical Channel Number), MCECIConsole will start to decrypt
it automatically.
6.2 If it's a DVB-S or non-LCN program, please pop up MCECIConsole window, and double click on
"Program ABC" in the channel list to decrypt it.
It takes about 3-5 seconds for CAM initialization, then MCE should start to play "Program ABC".
Known issue and limitation:
CI menu is not supported yet.
Revision History:
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2006/08/11 v1.0.0.8
1. Fix some CAPMT table of channels not correct issue.
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2006/06/16 v1.0.0.7
1. Support dual CI cards.
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2006/04/18 v1.0.0.6
1. Send all CAPMT tables at once when "Desramble all channels" function enable.
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2006/04/07 v1.0.0.5
1. Fix a "Desramble all channels" function bug after re-disable/eanble it.
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2006/03/30 v1.0.0.4
1. Remove autorun key in registry when autorun item is disabled.
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2006/03/21 v1.0.0.3
1. Add "Desramble all channels" function.
2. Add CI Menu (MMI).
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2006/03/03 v1.0.0.2
Add 878 PCI support
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2006/03/03 v1.0
First release
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
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