Originally Posted by andz111

hi

I use a skystar 2

the best s/w for the ss2 is dvd dream its the best to start with as it is easy to set up and hardly ever crashes
dvdviewer is rubbish and progdvb is a bit hard to set up for a newbie

have you had a pc card b4? if not a good read on a skystar forum is worth the time.

dont install the drivers that come with the card go to the technisat site and d/l 4.4.1 drivers (ive had probs with the new 4.4.3 ones)

install these and then install dvd dream
quiet easy to set up
choose lnb
choose device B2C2 direct
add a satellite to the diseqc
point the sat at that sat
and scan or d/l a sat list or ask for mine

there are 2 softcams to use
vplug uses v-keys and v-sids
s2-emu uses softcam keys

vplug does most of the major channels and s2 is good for a few
both work together ok

most channels are autoupdate you just need to put a new key in
for polesat and absat when they change

if you have a motor you have to do a couple of things to make it work
as the original drivers dont support motors

if you have a motor let me know and ill tell you how to do it.

if you are looping through a stb make sure to turn it off b4 connecting the plugs and make sure everthing is secure b4 turning the computer on you can easily blow up a sat card. also they do use a bit of power so make sure you have a 400w+ psu 500 for a motor

hope that helps just ask if you need any s/w or help

andz