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- From: exumfox@exu.ericsson.se (Mike Fox)
- Newsgroups: sci.electronics
- Subject: Re: VIDEOCYPHER II/IIPLUS/RS
- Message-ID: <1992Aug26.213443.14691@exu.ericsson.se>
- Date: 26 Aug 92 21:34:43 GMT
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- VCII - this data stream is being shut off as we speak
- and the tecnology is moving to VCII+. Too many
- hacks broke the code.
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- VCRS - Not really used yet, however it is available.
- RS - renewable subscription - the module has
- a 'card reader' on it.
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- The modules aren't cheap (>300) and are required for
- use in the receiver for you to be able to subscribe
- to commercially available scrambled channels.
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- You will also see these acronyms
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- CSPP consumer safety protection plan - 3 year guarantee
- on the module from GI if they change scrambling
- technology you get a free upgrade (if your box
- hasn't been tampered with)
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- MOM - Modem on Module - able to call in for pay per view
- through on-screen programming.
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- Try rec.video.satellite FAQ for further info.
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