im thinking about buying a 500-C. why? some may ask, well it because this is what i have seen working and it has the channels i need.

so far i hav been seein them selling without the card and guys here say you have to get the card programmed for the box to work.

what do i need to know, get and do to program and card correctly for my area?

is it possible to just get a card that is working and copy the stuff over to a new card?

thanks for all your help.

N3 cards have no hack yet

N3 cards have no hack yet

ok, please take it easy with a newbie like myself.

im assuming "N3" is the smart card it uses.

if it is and there is no hack for it as yet, the hack is not what im looking for.

the guys here get the cards a program them, this is what i would love to know.

thanks

You'd probably want a DM500-S not a C. C=cable. S=satellite. And anyways even a DM500S will be a clone not a true DM. Nothing wrong with it as long as you don't run an image like Gemini.

You'd probably want a DM500-S not a C. C=cable. S=satellite. And anyways even a DM500S will be a clone not a true DM. Nothing wrong with it as long as you don't run an image like Gemini.

if C stand for 'Cable' and S is for 'Satellite'. . .its the "C" i will need, this is the only thing i know for sure.

either than that the guys here program the cards (smartcards i think), but its like some BIG secret or something.

this is what i would like know, either how to program the cards or if i will be able to copy information from one card that is already programmed to another.

thanks

The only thing running on a Dream Box that Im aware of is card share.
Ill look around tonite and see what I can find out to help you out. I dont have a DB so all I can do is tell you what Ive read and I do do alot of reading.lol


Ill post back later with my finds this interests me Ive wanted a DB for a few years now.

ok thanks guy, that would be great. . .

been lookin around and doin some reading myself also. . .

im here sayin i would like to know how the guys program them. . .

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180395181422&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

but in that ebay link it says it a card reader. . .maybe i can read the stuff off one card and put that info on a blank card? maybe?

There is some stuff at you tube go to you tube and do a search for dreambox 500c I noticed some of the stuff there is for the UK too.

Ill see what else I can dig up and post back again, by the way did you look in the files section here under dreambox......

just been into the files section. . .man i have no idea what/which file i will need. . .will see what i get from youtube. . .

There are literally dozens of dreambox only based forums and linux box forums. There are a multitude of different images for DM's also. Lots of support at their sites. You haven't stated which provider you're after so not much we can really offer to help. There are some good manuals for newbies that will explain the basics of a dm. Those would be good reading to start with.

im in the caribbean (Barbados) i dont know what exactly to tell you what the provider is, we only one cable provider here (MCTV, Multi Choice TV). . .i will have to ask if you need more technical info. . .

im not a 100% sure, but are you askin when you say provider the link which they (mctv) gets there stations from?

look what i found. . .i dont know if this will tell you anything. . .

https://sslrelay.com/s99233214.oneandoneshop.co.uk/sess/utn;jsessionid=154273baf1ccb91/shopdata/0090_Card/product_overview.shopscript

im in the caribbean (Barbados) i dont know what exactly to tell you what the provider is, we only one cable provider here (MCTV, Multi Choice TV). . .i will have to ask if you need more technical info. . .

im not a 100% sure, but are you askin when you say provider the link which they (mctv) gets there stations from?

look what i found. . .i dont know if this will tell you anything. . .

https://sslrelay.com/s99233214.oneandoneshop.co.uk/sess/utn;jsessionid=154273baf1ccb91/shopdata/0090_Card/product_overview.shopscript
Do a Google Search for "dreambox forums, barbados" or just Dreambox Forums

ok i did a google. . . came up with this site. . .

http://www.dtv100.com/forums/archive/index.php/f-281.html

found this in it, its kindda old doh

http://www.dtv100.com/forums/dreambox-discussions/12133-boxkey-barbados.html

is this what i need to get the channels?

ok i did a google. . . came up with this site. . .

http://www.dtv100.com/forums/archive/index.php/f-281.html
found this in it, its kindda old doh

http://www.dtv100.com/forums/dreambox-discussions/12133-boxkey-barbados.html
is this what i need to get the channels?
You have a PM

ok i did a google. . . came up with this site. . .

http://www.dtv100.com/forums/archive/index.php/f-281.html

found this in it, its kindda old doh

http://www.dtv100.com/forums/dreambox-discussions/12133-boxkey-barbados.html

is this what i need to get the channels?

That info is three years old.

That info is three years old.


yea i know. . .but basically the bunch of numbers is what i need? just the up to date ones?

there is no stand alone DN fix right now the only thing working for Dreambox is having access too a card server ir having a Nag 3 card that has a current subscription and using RQ camd try using google and searching rqcamd doesnt exist and see what you find I would post a link to a file but it isnt that simple you have alot of research to do on the subject, I hope this helps and gets you pointed in the right direction

the questions i want to ask, i believe some of the guys may bash me for it. . .but i honestly dont know.

im tryin to understand the system, but there is so much info and it seems sometimes like it points you one direction then another site points you in the opposite direction. . .

here are my questions:

the files used to flash the box. is this standard file system through out the world or do i need one for my area?

after flashin the box what else do i need to do?

what is the card "normally" used for?

thanks

Not a stupid questions at all and one of the reasons I suggest you look for the "dreambox for newbies" file as it will explain much more to you.

Unlike other FTA boxes where you upload 1 bin, dreamboxes are more customized and have several different elements that you can alter and tweak and are independent of each other.

There are different images (think of it as your basic operating system and desktop). For example: PLi, Gemini, Nabilosat. Each has its own pros and cons.

Then there are different emulators depending on where you are and what system you're after watching. RQcamd/RQCS are geared towards DN/BEV. There are others ccamd, newcamd, etc etc.

I am not sure what else you would need for a cable set up but would think similar to satellite versions you would have to scan or create a channellist.

I hope those that have replied(not Robin) realize that he is talking about a DB 500c(cable) not a 500s(satellite).
The point Im getting at is Im thinking he is wanting a file to hack his local cable?

I hope those that have replied(not Robin) realize that he is talking about a DB 500c(cable) not a 500s(satellite).
The point Im getting at is Im thinking he is wanting a file to hack his local cable?


yes thats my main aim. . .but in the process i would also like to know a bit more about them. . .DB 500-C (cable is correct)

so far from what robin explained i know understand that the 'ima' is its operating system (its like the windows for my dreambox), so knowing this, correct me if im wrong. . .i can use any image i want.

the emulators still has me a bit confused.

just been on a site, and a guy there told me i can copy ALL the info from one box that is working to mine.

i have access to a working box for my area.

what program do i need to use?

guys, thanks for ALL your help.

i can tell you this much your gonna need a rom 10 or rom 11 card, dreamup software, an image a null cable and ethernet cable if you want to progam in 5 mins and that is it honestly i dont know the jist on how they do it but when i got the files and was shown how it was 1-2-3 thats all i can say on that issue, good luck

just been on a site, and a guy there told me i can copy ALL the info from one box that is working to mine.

i have access to a working box for my area.

what program do i need to use?

guys, thanks for ALL your help.

DreamUP would be your best bet.

But seriously, do a little reading on everything about a DM. Taking a backup image from someone won't help you understand everything. If/when things change you'll need to know what item needs to be fixed. People too often take the easy way out with dreamboxes. They're not a mystery. It just requires a little reading of the numerous well written guides that have been put together over the years.

That info is three years old.

if green wants his box fix why not call me i am in barbados too

i can tell you this much your gonna need a rom 10 or rom 11 card, dreamup software, an image a null cable and ethernet cable if you want to progam in 5 mins and that is it honestly i dont know the jist on how they do it but when i got the files and was shown how it was 1-2-3 thats all i can say on that issue, good luck
Ill say it again he is NOT trying to hack satellite so no need for a sat. card the DB 500c is for cable!

Read the whole thread twice if you have to to understand whats being discussed

if green wants his box fix why not call me i am in barbados too
Do you have the DB 500c for cable TV because thats what he is working with, it would be great if you do! :)

if green wants his box fix why not call me i am in barbados too

hey there guy. . . yes we can link/meet up sometime. . .

i spoke to a few ppl about the procedures to take while programming the boxes and ALL of them tells me the same thing $100-$300bds. . .

not sayin i dont wannt pay, but i know its a 10min job and very easy to do. . .i dont know how to yet. . .so if you are goin to run me thought the guild lines that would be great.

can you also enlighten us on the forum what we need for Barbados?

thanks

Ill say it again he is NOT trying to hack satellite so no need for a sat. card the DB 500c is for cable!

Read the whole thread twice if you have to to understand whats being discussed

thanks for clearin that up again for me. . .

ppl its a cable TV box im using. :D

thanks

i can tell you this much your gonna need a rom 10 or rom 11 card, dreamup software, an image a null cable and ethernet cable if you want to progam in 5 mins and that is it honestly i dont know the jist on how they do it but when i got the files and was shown how it was 1-2-3 thats all i can say on that issue, good luck


hi,

i have already downloaded dreamup V1.3.3.4
i have a null cable (9 pin serial that goes into the back ot the box? RS232)
i have an image (rel109-20060803.img)
i have an ethernet cable

im just waitin to receive my box, so im tryin to get all the info i need.

DreamUP would be your best bet.

But seriously, do a little reading on everything about a DM. Taking a backup image from someone won't help you understand everything. If/when things change you'll need to know what item needs to be fixed. People too often take the easy way out with dreamboxes. They're not a mystery. It just requires a little reading of the numerous well written guides that have been put together over the years.


yea, im still doin my research so i really know what is goin on behind the seens :D

thanks

i also tried lookin to the noobie post, but i cant seem to find it on here.

i also tried lookin to the noobie post, but i cant seem to find it on here.

http://www.dsstester.com/details.php?file=354

Yes I know it's old
Yes I know it's for satellite
Yes I know you're doing cable
Yes I know a bunch of it won't apply

but, it will give you a concept of some of the dealings with a DM. Also like I said before, most image sites have excellent tutorials. PLi has an awesome wiki page for example.

i got one db500-s working with charly, but via card sharing, ot got to be plugged to a internet modem and as i understand, going to a ip address to "leech" the keys and open the image.

i got one db500-s working with charly, but via card sharing, ot got to be plugged to a internet modem and as i understand, going to a ip address to "leech" the keys and open the image.
Did you read this thread at all?
He has a 500c and it is for cable not satellite so satellite techniques will not work. :no:

The 500C-OEM is the Dream Box for cable use if you just have the 500C its for satellite!

DM500C is the smallest digital Linux set-top box with DVB-C Standard universal Cable TV tuner

Product Name: DM500C-OEM

1. 250 MHz IBM PowerPC Processor (350 Mips)
2. 2 LED status
3. Linux Operating System
4. Full automatic service scan
5. Supports directly bouquet-lists (indirect unlimited)
6. Supports multiple LNB-Switching control (supports DiSEqC)
7. 1 x Smartcard-Reader
8. Unlimited channel lists for TV/Radio
9. SPDI/F nterface for digital bit stream out (AC-3 / DTS)
10. MPEG2 Hardware decoding
11. Channel-change time < 1 second
12. Fully adaptable OSD in many languages (skin-support)
13. Supports EPG (electronic program guide)
14. 1 x Scart-interfaces (fully controlled by software)

Video decoder:
Video Compression MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 compatible
Video Standard PAL and NTSC
Video Formats 4:3 / 16:9
Footage 16:9, automatic assimilation for 16:9 TV-Device (over Scart)
Letterbox precolating for 4:3 TV-Device Audio decoder:
Audiokompression MPEG-1 & MPEG-2 Layer I and II
Audio Mode Dual (main/sub), Stereo
Frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz

Video parameter:
Input Level FBAS 1 Vss +/- 0.3 dB on 75 Ohm
Teletext filter in conformity with ETS 300 472 Standard

TV-Scart:
Output: FBAS,RGB,S-VHS over OSD selectable

DBS-Tuner:
Input Symbol rate 2 .. 45 Mbaud/s, SCPC / MCPC
FEC Viterbi and Reed-Solomon
Viterbirate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, automatic assimilation
Roll-off Factor 35 %
Demultiplexing according ISO 13818-1

Ethernet:
100 MBit compatible, bi-direktional interface
Function Update of Firmware and Preprogramming

Output digital:
Output Level 0,5 Vss on 75 Ohm
Sampled Data Filtering 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
S/PDIF-Output optical (AC3)

Output analog:
Output Level L/R 0,5 Vss on 600 Ohm
THD > 60 dB (1 kHz)
Crosstalk < -65 dB

Serielle Interface RS 232:
Typ RS232 bidirectional
Bit rate 115,2 kBit/s max.
Plug Connector SUB-D-9
Function Update of Firmware and Preprogramming


DM500C

- 250 MHz IBM PowerPC Processor (350 Mips)
- Linux Operating System
- 1 x Smartcard-Reader
- MPEG2 Hardware decoding
- Common available NIMs (DVB-S, DVB-C)
- V.24/RS232 Interface
- 2 LED status
- Unlimited channel lists for TV/Radio
- Channel-change time < 1 second
- Full automatic service scan
- Supports directly bouquet-lists (indirect unlimited)
- Supports EPG (electronic program guide)
- Supports multiple LNB-Switching control (supports DiSEqC)
- Fully adaptable OSD in many languages (skin-support)
- SPDI/F Interface for digital bit stream out (AC-3 / DTS)
- 1 x Scart-interfaces (fully controlled by software)

DBS-Tuner:
Input Symbol rate 2 .. 45 Mbaud/s, SCPC / MCPC
FEC Viterbi and Reed-Solomon
Viterbirate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, automatic assimilation
Roll-off Factor 35 %
Demultiplexing according ISO 13818-1

Video decoder:
Video Compression MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 compatible
Video Standard PAL G/ 25 Hz
Video Formats 4:3 / 16:9
Footage 16:9, automatic assimilation for 16:9 TV-Device (over Scart)
Letterbox precolating for 4:3 TV-Device

Audio decoder:
Audiokompression MPEG-1 & MPEG-2 Layer I and II
Audio Mode Dual (main/sub), Stereo
Frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz

Output analog:
Output Level L/R 0,5 Vss o-n 600 Ohm
THD > 60 dB (1 kHz)
Crosstalk < -65 dB

Output digital:
Output Level 0,5 Vss o-n 75 Ohm
Sampled Data Filtering 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
S/PDIF-Output optical (AC3)

Video parameter:
Input Level FBAS 1 Vss +/- 0.3 dB o-n 75 Ohm
Teletext filter in conformity with ETS 300 472 Standard


TV-Scart:
Output: FBAS,RGB,S-VHS over OSD selectable

Serielle Interface RS 232:
Typ RS232 bidirectional
Bitrate 115,2 kBit/s max.
Plug Connector SUB-D-9
Function Update of Firmware and Preprogramming

Ethernet:
100 MBit compatible, bi-direktional interface
Function Update of Firmware and Preprogramming

I have db500s and would like to get into card sharing but have not been able to get all info and files. can you help me???