DCT6412 TVPASS Card OR NOT?

jrockow · Post by **jrockow** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:17 am

I recently picked up a DCT6412/2305 and when powered up it justs keeps looping thru some diagnostic type codes.
I noticed the "TVPASS card" slot is empty.
Should there be a card in there; is that my problem?
If so, does anyone know where I can get one?
Thanx.

UserName · Post by **UserName** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:01 am

must be connected cable and download new tv guide.

jrockow · Post by **jrockow** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:37 am

What about the missing card?

GideonOmega · Post by **GideonOmega** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:05 am

as far as I know most providers are not currently using the TV pass card -- it is a secondary security upgrade if the primary mechanism becomes compromised.

Jason · Post by **Jason** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:27 am

I have noticed some providers will not download to the settop if it's not in there system. When a box is in hunt mode (fr1,fr2,,,) it's plat was erased. If it does not allow for the download you must replace the missing plat with a matching nvram. This worked many times for me.

bkholy · Post by **bkholy** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 1:51 pm

Jason, can you elaborate on replacing missing plat with a matching nvram. My understanding of it, is that I can use any current plat, and would only have to replace the NVRAM that is pertained to my area. Is that correct?

sphinx · Post by **sphinx** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 4:03 pm

Technically, you could use anyone's nvram with the same tuner/model on your CC. You just have to have the right channel map. Using someone's nvram from Florida for example with a DCT6412 and using it in Washington (assuming you live in Washington), while copying over a channel map from a DCT700 in your area would work fine.

bkholy · Post by **bkholy** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:53 pm

Thank you for the explanation. I think I got it. I can use the NVtool to copy over the channel map from DCT700 to DCT6412. is that correct?

I guess the only thing thats left is find someone in my area with a DCT6412/Phase 3 box. Anyone in 60035?

sphinx · Post by **sphinx** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:36 pm

Actually nvtool is only compatible with dct700/2500 and dct2000 series. I believe you would have to copy the channel map through a hex editor which is more challenging.

UserName · Post by **UserName** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:01 am

dvrs are complex..not easy to change nvram.

bkholy · Post by **bkholy** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:16 am

Funny part I don't even care about the DVR functionality, I just want to test out the HD part of it. I figure if I can get my hands on a working DCT6412 nvram, i should be able to copy it over to my DCT6412. Maybe you guys can recommend another box thats easier to test but thats also HD?

UserName · Post by **UserName** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:52 am

once you get that dvr going you will be hooked..you wont even use VOD anymore....trust me.

jrockow · Post by **jrockow** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:07 pm

Every now and then I read some posts about the 6412 that indicate people are actually using them to watch TV.
I thought this was not possible yet; no way to fake UID.
I thought unless you fake the UID the box will be de-authed.
If someone knows how to safely use this box I wish they would share the info.

sphinx · Post by **sphinx** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:19 pm

People are using them, however they get deauthed within a couple months at most.

bkholy · Post by **bkholy** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 3:29 pm

In that case, can anyone recommend an HD box that I can use to test? Since 6412 is having problems, do any one know if 2500 or 2000 is HD?

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