Kathrein UFC 861si - Manual (Page 24)

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COMMON INTERFACE
The Common Interface (CI)

of the UFC 861 is suitable for insertion of a CA (Conditional Access) module
and is located at the bottom left of the front panel of the receiver (behind the fl ap). The CA module

draws
in the Smartcard

(chip contacts pointing downwards and towards socket strip) which it then inserts into
the CI slot

. The Smartcard should be inserted into the CA module without exerting excessive force.
This also applies to inserting the CA module into the CI slot.
Do not use a lot of force and follow the instructions supplied with the Smartcard and the CA module.
To remove the CA module, press the relevant eject button . When you insert the CA module, the following
message appears:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INSERTING THE SMARTCARD AND THE CA MODULE
Always follow the operating instructions from your Pay-TV provider and the instructions
supplied with the Smartcard and the CA module!
Smartcards and CA modules are not included with this product!
The cards and modules are issued by the respective Pay TV providers, and contain
the subscriber data and details of the channels for which the subscriber has paid.
These channels are always encrypted.
Contact the Pay TV provider if you are interested in subscribing to a particular Pay TV
channel.
You are responsible for the use of the Smartcard in the CA!
The Smartcard sold by the Pay TV provider, specifi c to a particular encryption
technology, is inserted into the CA module.
Store your card and PIN code securely when not in use!
INSERTING THE CA MODULE INTO THE CI
INSERTING THE SMARTCARD INTO THE SMARTCARD READER (CONAX EMBEDDED)
The integrated Smartcard reader to take “CONAX” coded Smartcards is located under the CI slot.
The Smartcard is inserted into the Smartcard reader (Conax embedded) in exactly the same way as into the
CA module, except that in this case the chip contacts point downwards.