FAQ
TL;DR: For NC+ Cameleon on Dreambox/OSCam 11.577 (ratelimitecm=4), dark channels signal pairing rollout—“operator seals the system” [Elektroda, John121212, #18892282; Elektroda, John121212, #18892088; Elektroda, charlee, #18892316]. Share real OSCam logs, verify EMM/ECM flow, and consider official paired hardware; a reader snippet alone “to nie są logi” [Elektroda, vito007, post #18892305]
Why it matters: This helps NC+/Canal+ Cameleon users diagnose dark channels and choose safe, legal next steps.
Quick facts
- Reported setup: Dreambox 7080 HD + OSCam 11.577 [Elektroda, John121212, post #18892282]
- Reader shows CAIDs 0100, 0B01; internal protocol on /dev/sci0 [Elektroda, John121212, post #18892088]
- Rate/clock values: ratelimitecm=4, ratelimittime=9000 ms, mhz=450, cardmhz=2700 [Elektroda, John121212, post #18892088]
- EMM controls set: blockemm-unknown=1, blockemm-g=1, saveemm-u=1, saveemm-s=1 [Elektroda, John121212, post #18892088]
- Symptoms noted: Polsat 2 and Historia dark first; later Polsat also off [Elektroda, John121212, #18890412; Elektroda, John121212, #18892088].
Quick Facts
- Reported setup: Dreambox 7080 HD + OSCam 11.577 [Elektroda, John121212, post #18892282]
- Reader shows CAIDs 0100, 0B01; internal protocol on /dev/sci0 [Elektroda, John121212, post #18892088]
- Rate/clock values: ratelimitecm=4, ratelimittime=9000 ms, mhz=450, cardmhz=2700 [Elektroda, John121212, post #18892088]
- EMM controls set: blockemm-unknown=1, blockemm-g=1, saveemm-u=1, saveemm-s=1 [Elektroda, John121212, post #18892088]
- Symptoms noted: Polsat 2 and Historia dark first; later Polsat also off [Elektroda, John121212, #18890412; Elektroda, John121212, #18892088].
Why are some NC+/Canal+ channels dark on my Cameleon with OSCam?
The operator is rolling out card/decoder pairing. As one expert puts it, “the operator seals the system,” and channels fade out without pairing [Elektroda, charlee, post #18892316] Users observed previously working channels going dark over time [Elektroda, John121212, #18890412; Elektroda, John121212, #18892088].
Does OSCam 11.577 on Dreambox 7080 HD still work without changes?
Partially. The user reported most channels worked at first, except Polsat 2 and Historia, then Polsat also stopped [Elektroda, John121212, #18890412; Elektroda, John121212, #18892088]. As pairing expands, more services will fail unless you use paired hardware or a solution compliant with the operator’s rules [Elektroda, charlee, #18892316; Elektroda, John121212, #18890412].
What does “parka” mean here, and do I need it?
“Parka” refers to card/receiver pairing data required by the operator for decryption. “You need a special oscam and the so-called ‘parka’” to continue viewing when pairing is enforced [Elektroda, charlee, post #18892316] Without official pairing, affected channels remain dark [Elektroda, charlee, post #18892316]
How do I capture useful OSCam logs for a dark channel?
Share real logs, not only the [reader] snippet—“to nie są logi” [Elektroda, vito007, post #18892305] How-To:
- Enable OSCam webif and set loglevel to show ECM/EMM.
- Tune to a failing channel and wait for ECM/EMM entries.
- Copy ECM responses and any EMM activity when the card is queried [Elektroda, n6210, #18889814; Elektroda, n6210, #18891298].
Which reader settings in my config affect decryption behavior?
Your posted values throttle requests and set the card clock: ratelimitecm=4, ratelimittime=9000, mhz=450, cardmhz=2700, srvidholdtime=0 [Elektroda, John121212, post #18892088] These govern ECM pacing and card timing. Mis-tuning can manifest as timeouts or instability. Keep them consistent while you diagnose pairing-related issues [Elektroda, John121212, post #18892088]
Why are only some channels dark now, and will more disappear?
Users reported a gradual blackout: first Polsat 2 and Historia, then Polsat [Elektroda, John121212, #18890412; Elektroda, John121212, #18892088]. Experts note channels “start to fade out” as pairing tightens, so more can disappear without compliant pairing [Elektroda, charlee, post #18892316]
Can updating channel lists or softcam keys fix this?
No. The failure occurs at the conditional-access level due to operator pairing, not outdated service lists or public keys [Elektroda, charlee, post #18892316] Seek legal, operator-supported solutions rather than key swaps. “Operator seals the system,” so non-paired access will fail [Elektroda, charlee, post #18892316]
What are safe, legal next steps to keep watching?
Use official, paired equipment (operator-supplied decoder or CI+ CAM) and ensure your subscription is active. The thread indicates Canal+/NC+ changes are intentional and require pairing [Elektroda, John121212, #18886955; Elektroda, charlee, #18892316]. Contact your provider for a compliant migration path [Elektroda, charlee, post #18892316]
Will sharing full logs really help others diagnose my issue?
Yes. Helpers asked specifically for logs to see card inquiries and matches [Elektroda, n6210, post #18889814] Without logs, guidance is limited—“Does this answer mean you will not share logs…? Well wait until the other channels disappear” [Elektroda, n6210, post #18891298] Include ECM/EMM lines, not just config [Elektroda, vito007, post #18892305]
Edge case: can my EMM blocking settings worsen the problem?
Your config blocks unknown and global EMMs (blockemm-unknown=1, blockemm-g=1) while saving unique/shared EMMs (saveemm-u=1, saveemm-s=1) [Elektroda, John121212, post #18892088] If legitimate EMMs do not reach the card, entitlements won’t refresh, risking more dark screens. Verify EMM flow in logs during troubleshooting [Elektroda, John121212, post #18892088]
Do I need both CAIDs 0100 and 0B01 in the reader?
Your working reader lists caid=0100,0B01 [Elektroda, John121212, post #18892088] Keep these as posted while diagnosing. Removing a needed CAID can break decryption for some services that still work [Elektroda, John121212, #18890412; Elektroda, John121212, #18892088].
What minimum details should I include when asking for help?
Provide: box model, OSCam version, full logs (ECM/EMM), and your [reader] settings. Helpers explicitly asked for box/OSCam info and real logs, not just config [Elektroda, charlee, #18892254; Elektroda, John121212, #18892282; Elektroda, n6210, #18889814; Elektroda, vito007, #18892305].
