Install VCII Plus Descrambler

[BOBHUSKER]

Hello all,
I know there is no hack talk here so all I need is some help on how to hook up my used VCII Plus Descramber (came with no instructions) with my brand new Motorola 4DTV922 satellite receiver. I don't like removing screws without knowing what I am doing. If someone could direct me to a read me in this forum (I did search first), I would really appreciate it.

Good to meet you all. This looks like a great forum!! I am brand new to C-Band. I will try not to "Newby" you guys to death.
Thanks
Bob

 

[Mr Tony]

welcome to the forum

if I recall, there is no VCII programming that can be subscribed to so I dont think the board is even needed. Anything you want to subscribe to the DCII "board" (brain) in the 922 takes care of it. That is built in

 

[tdti1]

You don't need the board, that was for analog subs, there are no analog subs offered to c-band home users anymore so don't put it in, it helps keep the 4d running cooler. I still have mine in my 4d to lazy to go back there to pull it out

Question? where did you find a new 4dtv?

 

[BOBHUSKER]

Thanks Iceberg and TFTi1 for your comments. I got it cheap so it is no big deal. Not doing anything is nice and easy.

I bought it off of Ebay for $345.00 + $20.00 shipping.

 

[Corrado]

I still have my old VCII module in just in case... Even though we can't sub, there are still a couple active VCII channels up there.

If you do remove it, just make sure the receiver is unplugged.

 

[tvropro]

Mine is still in there because ESPN, ESPN2 and The Weather Channel still can go FA at any time so it's like a perk when they do

 

[BOBHUSKER]

Thanks for the info. Does anyone know a step by step procedure on how to install one? I am not what you call electronically gifted.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Remove the back cover

Slide in the VC2+ Module af far as it will go.

Replace the back cover and your done.

 

[Davage]

Remove the back cover

Slide in the VC2+ Module af far as it will go.

Replace the back cover and your done.

You missed a step Scott..

Step 1 - UNPLUG power to receiver Very important step. Attempting to install with power on will likely blow out the VC2 board and/or 4DTV receiver.

 

[tvropro]

To Remove: Unplug unit, remove screws for cover & cover, grab 2 tabs on bottom of module, slide out, replace cover & screws, plug unit in wait for boot up and your done

 

[BOBHUSKER]

Thank you to everyone!! This helps a lot. I think I can handle this.

 

[tvropro]

Thank you to everyone!! This helps a lot. I think I can handle this.

Piece of cake

 

[Mr Tony]

yep its pretty easy to do. Tore many VCII boards out of receivers before

 

[BOBHUSKER]

I was at work when I read your comments. Now that I am home and ready to try, I am still a bit confused. Would it be OK for me to post a picture of the VCII module so you guys can see it?

 

[tvropro]

Why not...

 

[BOBHUSKER]

Thanks. I just wanted to make sure. I don't understand how this big bulky unit will fit with my 4DTV922 receiver. I may have bought the wrong one. Let me know what you think.
Thanks!!

 

[ZetaMale]

That won't plug into your 4DTV, obviously. It's a commercial unit.

 

[John Popper]

I thought OP was talking about a pink box, never seen one of those commercial decoders before

 

[tvropro]

That's a commercial VC-2 to hook that up you would go baseband out of the 922 to the descrambler then run A/V leads to your tv.

The VC-2 module for the 922 is the picture I'm attaching.

 

[BOBHUSKER]

Thanks everybody. Like I said, I got it cheap so it's no loss. The picture of the correct one helps.

Thanks again. This is a great forum!!!!