Smart card for TV allows you to use more features of modern digital television. With its help, television equipment decodes encrypted channels. How SMART-card works and it is easy to install it yourself?
What is a smart card
This is a regular plastic card with an electronic chip and subscriber ID (individual user number). It allows you to watch additional TV channels not only in good resolution with a quality picture, but also with a great sound.
The individual subscriber number allows the provider to control access. Thanks to this card holder, contacting the company's office, can easily connect and disconnect additional broadcast channels. Also in the case, if the contract has run out of funds, the operator may restrict access to services.
Advantages of use
The connection of additional equipment allows you to make the most of the ability to comfortably receive information from the TV screen. Thanks to the purchase and installation of SMART-cards from well-known providers (MTS, NTV +, Будинок.ру, Tricolor TV), user:
- enjoys high-quality digital broadcasting with high definition, which is less sensitive to interference and distortion with improved picture and sound;
- he chooses the list of paid channels he needs;
- has the ability to easily connect and disconnect paid channels;
- receives the text version of the TV program on its screen (depending on the provider and the capabilities of the TV model).
Example, this service is used by subscribers, MTS is the supplier of digital TV.
How to install a smart card
Such a card is installed either in a slot on the panel of the TV using the CAM-module, or in a special receiver - usually, it is a branded TV set-top box service provider, example, Tricolor. Before, how to buy a smart card and CAM module, you need to make sure, that the TV model allows the installation of such equipment. Example, modern models of LCD LED TV Samsung and Lg have a slot for connecting a digital card via the CAM-module on the rear panel.
Consider a step-by-step connection algorithm.
- The TV must be turned off before installing the equipment.
- First of all, the card is installed in the CAM-module. And that, and the rest is provided by the provider (MTS, NTV +, Будинок.ру, Tricolor TV). Module, in which the SMART card is inserted - it is not configurable equipment, it serves as a kind of adapter. When installing the electronic chip on the plastic card should be near the front wall of the module (usually, on this side is a picture, for example, the logo of the service provider).
- After, the cartridge with the card inserted in it is installed in the corresponding slot. The connectors on the installed equipment and the CI / PCMCIA input must match. It is worth noting, that most modern models of Samsung and LV TVs have a shortened connector for the CAM module. After installation, the cartridge is more than half visible. Therefore, when installing, do not try to insert it further.
- If the module with the SMART card is installed correctly, after turning on the TV, the corresponding entry will appear on the screen.
Most often, after installing such equipment, you need to manually configure digital TV programs, for example from the provider MTS or House.ru. Different TVs have their own features, so it is worth finding out, how to properly set up digital channels on tv from samsung, LG, Philips.
Where to install a SMART card, if the TV does not have a proper connector
If, if the TV does not have CI / PCMCIA for the CAM module, to be able to connect digital broadcasting, the user must purchase a set-top box (receiver). It is easy to choose a device: today on the market a wide range of devices, meeting any requirements. There should be no problems with connecting the set-top box either. Some providers, for example MTS, when connected, they install their own TV set-top boxes for subscribers, including payment for its use in a monthly payment, or providing on a free basis (usually, during the period of the company's shares). Installing the smart card and CAM module in the receiver is similar to connecting through the connector on the front of the TV.
So, Almost any user can connect digital broadcasting at home, regardless of the TV model. SMART card, which allows you to manage pay channels with high definition (HDTV) can be installed both directly into the TV itself, via CI / PCMCIA connector, and in the set-top box.
In the second case, the user will have to control the channels with two remote controls or buy and configure a universal remote control.