eTV Openview HD channels scrambled?

[CommsPlayer]

I tuned my Deltech HD FTA receiver onto the eTV Openview HD channels on Astra 4B, but the decoder reports them to be scrambled? Are these truly free to air channels?

 

[Quantum Theory]

I tuned my Deltech HD FTA receiver onto the eTV Openview HD channels on Astra 4B, but the decoder reports them to be scrambled? Are these truly free to air channels?

Free service, but encrypted with NDS...

 

[CommsPlayer]

Rats...I'll try to get hold of an NDS CAM for my Deltech then...

 

[CommsPlayer]

...and so I guess one needs a smartcard too...

 

[Quantum Theory]

No smartcard. Chip in STB for now. Smartcard slot available for possible future pay TV services.

You will not get this service on your Deltech.

 

[CommsPlayer]

Thanks...but...my Deltech 1080P HD receiver has a slot for a CAM AFAIK?

 

[Quantum Theory]

Thanks...but...my Deltech 1080P HD receiver has a slot for a CAM AFAIK?

There is an activation procedure where you activate the OVHD boxes, using their serial numbers. How are you going to have that Deltech activated?

 

[CommsPlayer]

OK thanks, was not aware of any authentication/activation procedures...so eTV's Openview HD channels are indeed not truly FTA, e.g. like DW, TV5 etc. on Astra 4B...

 

[CommsPlayer]

BTW please advise if one would be able to receive DW, TV5, BVN etc on an "etv openmedia authorised" decoder/receiver?

 

[Quantum Theory]

BTW please advise if one would be able to receive DW, TV5, BVN etc on an "etv openmedia authorised" decoder/receiver?

Yes. The Space TV STB can. Not sure about the Ellies one.

 

[CommsPlayer]

Thanks, assume you mean this one

http://www.spacetv.co.za/pages/our-products/dsd200-hd-4346.php

 

[Quantum Theory]

Thanks, assume you mean this one

http://www.spacetv.co.za/pages/our-products/dsd200-hd-4346.php

Yes. Only available towards the end of this month.

 

[CommsPlayer]

Thanks QT. BTW has anyone had a look at those new channels yet, i.t.o. quality (is it really HD?), content etc.? Any first impressions (that would drive the need for purchasing a decoder)?

 

[Quantum Theory]

Thanks QT. BTW has anyone had a look at those new channels yet, i.t.o. quality (is it really HD?), content etc.? Any first impressions (that would drive the need for purchasing a decoder)?

I've got them playing behind me. Definitely HD broadcast on eTV, eMovies, eKasi and eToonz. Obviously not all content played on those channels will always be in HD. Content is good for a free service. More content coming in future.

 

[CommsPlayer]

Understood, thanks QT. Which decoder are you currently using?

 

[Quantum Theory]

Understood, thanks QT. Which decoder are you currently using?

The Space TV one

 

[CommsPlayer]

Aha

PS: stand a chance to win a decoder here: http://www.etv.co.za/etvs-15th-birthday-bonanza

 

[rph72]

BTW please advise if one would be able to receive DW, TV5, BVN etc on an "etv openmedia authorised" decoder/receiver?

Yes. The Space TV STB can. Not sure about the Ellies one.

I would be interested in taking the Space TV STB if I can get BVN as well. I already have TopTV. Will I be able to use them side by side?

Also what is the cost of the Space TV STB?

 

[Quantum Theory]

I would be interested in taking the Space TV STB if I can get BVN as well. I already have TopTV. Will I be able to use them side by side?

Yes, using a twin LNB.

Also what is the cost of the Space TV STB?

R999.

 

[CommsPlayer]

Here's the techical info I was originally looking for:

http://www.techcentral.co.za/openview-hd-technical-details-revealed/43743/