Description
The Canal Digitaal PCMCIA Card (CI+ Module) is an official conditional-access module designed to decode Canal Digitaal’s encrypted satellite television channels directly on a compatible TV or receiver with a PCMCIA/CI+ slot. This module includes the integrated smart card required to receive Dutch TV channels via satellite (often on systems like DVB-S2). It provides a slim, convenient way to access Canal Digitaal programming without an external set-top box, as long as your TV or receiver supports the CI+ interface and Canal Digitaal broadcast standards.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is a Canal Digitaal PCMCIA Card?
A: It’s a PCMCIA conditional-access module with an integrated smart card that enables the decryption of Canal Digitaal satellite TV channels such as Dutch national and regional broadcasters when inserted into a TV or receiver with a CI+ slot.
Q: Do I need a special receiver?
A: Yes — your TV or satellite receiver must have a CI+ / PCMCIA slot and be compatible with Canal Digitaal broadcasts. Without a compatible CI+ interface, the card won’t function.
Q: Does this include a subscription?
A: The card itself includes the smart card required for Canal Digitaal access, but it does not include other subscription services beyond Canal Digitaal access rights that come with the card or platform-specific registration requirements. Registration with Canal Digitaal may be needed to activate the service.
Q: What channels or content can I watch?
A: With this card and a compatible device, you can access Dutch satellite channels offered by Canal Digitaal — including entertainment, news, sports and regional programming — giving you a solid selection of Dutch TV directly via CI+. Examples include popular national TV channels, drama series, talk shows, sports highlights and live events broadcast in the Netherlands.
Q: How is this installed?
A: Simply insert the PCMCIA module into the CI+ slot on your CI+-compatible TV or satellite receiver, then run a channel scan for satellite channels to begin receiving Canal Digitaal content.
This Canal Digitaal PCMCIA Card lets you enjoy Dutch TV broadcasts directly on your TV — from live news and local talk shows to sports highlights, children’s programming and evening dramas — without needing a separate set-top box. With a compatible CI+ slot, you can easily toggle between Dutch channels, stream national events in high definition, and view favorites like NOS Journaal (national news), regional talk series, and popular entertainment shows right in your living room.
