Yes HD Channels Using PC Card

[charly20]

Hello Charly,

now it's more clear for me.

My friend have to buy :

-1- A HD Tuner Satellite for PC "S2" like Technisat Skystar HD2 or Digital Everywhere S2.
-2- Dragon or T-Rex CAM (last version)
-3- Loader Card to program the CAM to make it run with the NDS Encryption.
-4- A programmer (like the SmartMouse programmer) to load the software into the Loader Card.

And I have also to find the sofware in the net.

Glooops.

I never do it in the past but I hope that it's not too hard... )(-red

I will keep you informed.

BR, Joseph.

Joseph:

you are correct; it's a bit intimidating at first but you'll manage.

One point though: does the PCI have a CAM slot? Also, Technisat products have poor compability with many CAMs. Be careful.

Good luck anyhow.

 

[joni2000]

Hello Charly,

I will do my best to succeed...

I will also check carefully the compatibility between the Tuner and the CAM.

I will keep in touch.

Regards, Joseph.

 

[charly20]

you can reach me at e-mail removed

 

[joni2000]

Ooops Charly, your email has been removed...

Is it possible to send a Private Message through this forum ?

Joseph.

 

[HB13DISH]

Ooops Charly, your email has been removed...

Is it possible to send a Private Message through this forum ?

Joseph.

Sorry for the removal, but we have to follow the forum rules.
You need to post few more posts before your PM is activated and also it will take few more weeks.
As this forum is based on the exchange of information for the benefits of all members, then please ask all your questions in the open forum.

 

[joni2000]

Ok I understand HB13DISH. No pb.

Now, I'm looking for dealers for the necessary hardware.

Again, thank to you and Charly for your precious help.

We'll keep in touch.

Joseph.

 

[Nachmany]

Nice to read about Yes Package....
I prefer other packages like SKY-@K ,CSAT, Preimer, but good luck with your new mission.

 

[HB13DISH]

Ok I understand HB13DISH. No pb.

Now, I'm looking for dealers for the necessary hardware.

Again, thank to you and Charly for your precious help.

We'll keep in touch.

Joseph.

Hello Joseph,
I didn't get a reply about how many points there are in the house.
I recommend to leave the setup as it is now and run another cable so as to connect it to the sat card.
Remember to NEVER connect the coaxial cable to the receiver or the card in PC when it is on. Always shutdown the PC before doing the actual connection, otherwise there is a chance to damage the LNB or the card or the receiver.
Until you get the card and CAM, arrange for Yes to come and add the second cable, if it is is not already there.
I don't know if they will charge extra for another HD enabled point, but this is something that your friend has to know now and not after buying all the parts.

 

[joni2000]

Hello HB13DISH,

I think that there is 2 points in the house.

The idea is to replace 1 of those 2 "Yes receiver" by a strong computer to have better image quality and more possibilities to record programs, EPG, time shifting etc...

Regards, Joseph.

 

[HB13DISH]

I think that this model can be of interest.
_http://www.hauppauge.co.uk/site/products/data_hdpvr.html
This will enable recording to the PC, using the Yes HD receiver out, instead of a DVB-S2 card.
Does the Yes receiver has Component output connectors, or only HDMI connector that goes to the HD TV?

 

[joni2000]

There is a componant output in the Yes receiver but I think that you are reducing the quality of the video because at the end, you are converting the signal 2 times : from digital to analogic (componant out) and analogic to digital (in the LCD TV) ! I am right ?

From my opinion, a full digital solution must be better in terms of quality.

Joseph.

 

[HB13DISH]

There is a componant output in the Yes receiver but I think that you are reducing the quality of the video because at the end, you are converting the signal 2 times : from digital to analogic (componant out) and analogic to digital (in the LCD TV) ! I am right ?

From my opinion, a full digital solution must be better in terms of quality.

Joseph.

You are probably right. Just wanted to cover all possibilities.
A DVD recorder with a HDMI input would be a better solution.

 

[HB13DISH]

Hello Joseph,
I have deleted the post.
Please don't ask again about this subject. Read the forum rules.

 

[torusJKL]

Hello Charly,

I will do my best to succeed...

I will also check carefully the compatibility between the Tuner and the CAM.

I will keep in touch.

Regards, Joseph.

Did you succeed?
I'm looking into subscribing to YES and using it with my own HTPC as well. Would much apriciate if you'd share your experience.

Thanks

 

[HB13DISH]

Did you succeed?
I'm looking into subscribing to YES and using it with my own HTPC as well. Would much apriciate if you'd share your experience.

Thanks

As Nachmany pointed out before (Post #27), other European packages are preferred.
I can add to the list Sky Italia and Cyfra+ (Polish) using the English (or original language) audio option, where applicable.
But please note that a subscription to Yes HD means a 36 months contract, last time I checked.
I would recommend to subscribe the least binding contract. You can always upgrade when you are absolutely sure that you are happy with what they give and that you get good value for money.
The picture quality is not as stunning as the ones you are probably accustomed to see from SRG which have a very high bitrate of 6,500 kb/s.

 

[joni2000]

Not yet TorusJKL. I hope to start this project soon. I will keep you informed.

 

[torusJKL]

As Nachmany pointed out before (Post #27), other European packages are preferred.

My girlfriend likes to watch the Russian Channel 9 (Israel Plus). To my knowledge this is distributed with YES and HOT.
Or is it also available on some other Satellite and Package?

 

[HB13DISH]

My girlfriend likes to watch the Russian Channel 9 (Israel Plus). To my knowledge this is distributed with YES and HOT.
Or is it also available on some other Satellite and Package?

Please don't mention C a b l e providers in this forum.
Israel Plus is not available in other packages.
It is part of the Basic Package which costs 199 NIS (~ $50) !!!

 

[dodli]

Hey guys,

Just wanted to know, if there are any news?

Jony, did you manage to see the HD channels in your computer?

 

[torusJKL]

Did you have success with watching YES?

Thanks for your update!