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Common Interface (CI/CI Plus) | Conditional Access module (CA module)

Common Interface (CI/CI Plus)

Common Interface, also called CI, is an interface in the TV set, into which a Conditional Access Module (CA module) can be plugged. The
CA module and the smartcard from a corresponding Pay TV supplier enable reception of encrypted channels.
CI Plus is an advanced development of the DVB Common Interface Standard. CI Plus slots are in principle downward compatible to the
previous CI standard, i.e. CA modules and Smart Cards according to the past CI standard can continue to be used in CI Plus slots, as far
as the programme provider permits this.
Programme providers who use the CI Plus standard can assign different rights for their broadcast programmes.
For instance, the programme provider can restrict or completely prevent recording or later watching of an encoded programme.
If there are such regulations, these also apply to timeshift television accordingly.
A screen message informs you of this fact, if you would like to record such a programme. Recording is carried out in such a case (an ap-
propriate entry is displayed in the list of recordings). It is then, however, depending on the program provider, no longer possible to watch
the recorded programme or only for a limited time.
Note: All restrictions mentioned here are the responsibilities of the broadcaster. The TV simply values the signalling set by the broadcaster
as neutral.
Furthermore, the programme provider can prevent external copying of protected programmes.
It could be necessary to enter the youth protection PIN of the CA module when programming the data, if you want to record a CI Plus
protected programme, which has been protected against viewing by minors.
The Parental lock PIN can also be stored in the TV set. The access code of the TV set is required for watching the programme later.
Software update for CI Plus capable CA modules
From time to time, there will be new system software for your CA module. There are two software update types.
Recommended update:
Information on an available update is displayed. You can either run this or cancel the procedure. If you do not install the update, the infor-
mation will reappear in regular intervals until the update has been installed.
Forced update:
Information on an available update is displayed. The module does no longer decode until the update has been successfully implemented.

Conditional Access module (CA module)

In order to receive coded digital channels, a Conditional Access module (CA module) and a Smart Card must be inserted in the CI slot of
your TV set.
The CA module and the Smart Card are not part of the set of equipment supplied with the TV set. They are usually available from your
dealer. Loewe does not provide any guarantee for the functioning of the CA module.
The TV set must first recognise and set up the CA module during initial operation. Therefore, it can take up to a minute until decoding
starts during initial operation.
Inserting the Smart Card into the CA module
Push the Smart Card into the CA module as far as it will go. The side of the card with the gold chip on it should be pointing towards the
thicker side of the insertion slot (see illustration). Note the direction of the arrow printed on the Smart Card.
CA module
Inserting the CA module into the TV set's CI slot
Switch off the TV by unplugging it from the socket.
Remove the cover from the rear of the set.
Insert the CA module carefully into the CI slot, ensuring that the contact side goes in first. Do not use force. Make sure the module is not
twisted in the process. Push the CA module in as far as it will go.
Finally, close the side cover.
Smart Card
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