Via Access 4 - Cam question

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Hi,

Sorry if this is a really silly question, however to me im not so sure. I used to have Al Jazeera back in the VA3 days so bought a Via Access Cam. Now im thinking about getting another viewing card, however not sure if I can use the same cam? I know that the cards are now VA4, but will my VA Cam that I have actually work with this VA4 mode?

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Cams are old technology now and I suspect the VA3 will not have sufficient storage capacity to be re-flashed with VA4 indeed that may not even be possible as manufacturers really want profitable sales not unprofitable upgrades
 

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Is there any way of finding out what version is on my cam? I notice the external label just says Via Access.

How easy / hard is it to flash one of these things - if possible?
 

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Well inserting it into a CI slot on a compatible stb then entering the cam menu should indicate the current version of firmware
 

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The cam info is as follows;

Cam sw ver: 1.1.1
Cam hw ver: 1.3.0
Loader ver: 3.1 sequence 001
ACS sw Ver: 463-2.1.2.11-broad
Cast-64-retail

Does that mean anything to you?
 

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I think the JSC cards have to use a newer Cam. Try asking one of the site sponsors, i'm sure they would be able to help you out.

:-beer

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I know you would think that was logical - however they seem to just say "we're unsure" - hence why I thought I would seek the help of you guys. Can I reflag my cam with the latest firmware?
 

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One reply I've just had is they are unsure as works on some old cams and not others. Does anyone have a cam with that firmware / software like mine running such cards?
 
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