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The Dreambox
The Linux-based software used by Dreambox was originally developed for DBox2, by the Tuxbox project. The Dbox2 was a
proprietary design distributed by KirchMedia for their pay TV services. The bankruptcy of KirchMedia flooded the market with
unsold boxes available for Linux enthusiasts. The Dreambox shares the basic design of the DBox2, including the Ethernet port and
the PowerPC processor.
Its firmware is officially user-upgradable, since it is a Linux-based computer, as opposed to third-party "patching" of alternate
receivers. All units support Dream's own DreamCrypt conditional access (CA) system, with software-emulated CA Modules
(CAMs) available for many alternate CA systems. The built-in Ethernet interface allows networked computers to access the
recordings on the internal hard disks on some Dreambox models. It also enables the receiver to store digital copies of DVB MPEG
transport streams on Network file systems or broadcast the streams as IPTV to VideoLAN and XBMC Media Center clients. Unlike
many PC based PVR systems that use free-to-air type of DVB receiver cards, the built-in conditional access allows receiving and
storing encrypted content.
In 2007, Dream Multimedia also introduced a non-Linux based Dreambox receiver, the DM100, their sole to date, running on
unspecified hardware, but still featuring an Ethernet port and a USB port.[1] The speed of the USB port is not specified, the
manufacturer only says it is of B type, the one found on peripherals connected to PCs.
Models Available
DM 8000 HD PVR
This is the long-awaited high definition PVR. Like the DM-7025, it supports pluggable tuner modules. In addition to High Definition, it
could also have a DVD drive (slot in). And it has USB 2.0. Physically on the box it has one DVI-port, but with the supplied DVI to
HDMi Cable you get HDMI.
This product was originally announced to be available in the beginning of 2007, but its release date slipped. The actual release day
was 12.12.2008.[4] The planned features were revised as well. Originally, this model was supposed to have 128 MiB of RAM (now
256), 32 MiB of flash (now 256 MiB) and a 300 MHz processor (now 400 MHz Broadcom 7400).[5] Other Linux-based HD receivers
became available in the meantime.
[edit]Alternative firmware and plug-ins
DM 800 HD
DM 800HD / DM 800HD SE PVR
This is essentially a high definition version of the DM 600 PVR, featuring a single pluggable DVB tuner (S/S2, C
or T), a 300 MHz MIPS processor, 64 MiB of Flash memory, 256 MiB of RAM and room for an internal SATA 2.5 in
disk. It also features one DVI to HDMi Cable, two USB 2.0, one eSATA and one 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet
interfaces. It has an OLED display.
DM 800HD SE was introduced in late 2010. It does have more power, real HDMI connector and a color OLED
display as the main difference compare to the DM 800HD
DM500 HD
Powerful satellite or cable/terrestrial receiver for digital TV and Radio programs.
Main features are a 400 MHz processor, the Dreambox DM 500 HD supports the Linux TV API
Have a look to HighDefinition TV on your Dreambox
10/100MBit compatible Ethernet Interface
HDMI connector
DM 600 PVR
The DM 600 PVR is the same small size as the DM 500 but includes an IDE interface allowing to add an internal
2.5 in laptop-type hard disk drive, the box will only recognise 5600rpm drives. On the outside it adds an S-Video
output connector and an analog modem port. It is built around the same IBM STBx25xx integrated controller,
but features 32 MiB of flash and 96 MiB of RAM, of which 64 MiB are user-accessible. It is possible to change
the tuner module, selecting between Satellite, Terrestrial and Cable versions. There is still just one SCART
connector and no 7-segment LED display, just 2 status LEDs. The provided remote control unit is the same one
supplied with the 7000, 7020 and 7025 and allows one to control the TV set as well.
The DM500
is the successor to the DM5620 and is the smallest and cheapest Dreambox. It is based around an IBM
STBx25xx Digital Set-Top Box Integrated Controller, featuring notably a 252 MHz PowerPC processor
subsystem, hardware MPEG-2 video and audio decoding and smart card interfaces. The DM500 features 32 MiB
of RAM and an unspecified amount of flash memory, probably 8 MB, given that firmware images are about 5
MiB. It has the standard features of a free-to-air (FTA) satellite receiver, plus extensive Fast Ethernet
networking connectivity and a single smart card reader. It does not feature a 7-segment LED display, normally
found in other FTA decoders.
Also has the ability to be used on Digital satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts (also known as DVB-S,
DVB-C, DVB-T).
The DM500+ model has 96 MiB of RAM instead of 32, and 32 MiB of NAND flash instead of 8 MiB of NOR flash.
This makes it similar to the DM600 PVR model. It is only available in DVB-S versions.
The new DM500HD replaces this model with HD support
There was a DM 5600 and also a DM 5620 model. The only difference being that the DM 5620 included an
Ethernet port. Otherwise, the DM 56X0 models were a cut down version of the DM 7000 without an IDE
interface. They did, however, include an RF modulator allowing them to be used with older TVs that lack a
SCART connector.
[edit]DM 500 (discontinued), DM 500+, DM500HD
The factory-installed distribution on the Dreambox is mostly available under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and uses
standard Linux API's, including Linux DVB API and Linux Infrared Remote Control (LIRC). Several models (7025, 800 and 8000) use
GStreamer as a multimedia framework. This configuration encourages enthusiasts to modify its functions, particularly in the form
of so-called images.
[edit]Plug-ins
There are also many 3rd party addons & plugins available that will extend the functionality of the Dreambox too. Some plugins are
model specific, while others run all boxes. Plugins such as Jukebox and SHOUTcast playback, also external XMLTV guides, a web
browser are available, and a VLC media player interface for on demand streaming media. Games are also abundant like Pac-Man
and Tetris.
In addition, unofficial third-party conditional access software modules (CAMs or emulators) are widely circulated on the Internet
that emulate the CA systems developed by VideoGuard, Irdeto, Conax, Nagravision, Viaccess and other proprietary vendors. Many
Dreambox owners use these softcams in conjunction with card sharing software to access pay TV services without a subscription
card inserted in every connected box. This practice may be illegal in some jurisdictions.
Most popular software cams (client and/or servers):
CCcam
GBox (with CardServCS cardreader and CS2Gbox CS protocol)
Mbox
NewCam
NewCS[6]
OSCam[7]
SCam
Sbox
Camd3 (cs357 over tcp, cs378 over udp)
Newcamd (Betad and Cardserver cardreader, Cardspider cs protocol)
Chameleon2 (NewCS P2P protocol)
EvoCamd
MaGicCamd
Radegast
MPCardServer (cardreader)
OpenCam
CamX (with ServerNG cardreader)
RQCam
Nasscam SPCS
Bbox (GBox clone)
Tcam
XCam
Firecam
DreamCryptCam (official cam Dream Multimedia)
The combination of third-party developers and network connectivity which facilitates card sharing, makes Dreambox use
particularly common among enthusiasts and those who intend to obtain services without payment. Third-party software for this
purpose is neither officially endorsed nor supported by Dream Multimedia and voids the official warranty; however, unofficial web
sites support a very large community of enthusiasts.
[edit]Clones
Counterfeit versions of the DM500-S are wide spread[8] and are often sold at a price close to the original.. As a result, Dream
Multimedia introduced the DM500+, with changes to try to prevent further counterfeiting.
Clones also exist of DM500 and DM800, built around the same commodity IBM SoC chip and hence having identical or slightly
superior features but not sold under the Dreambox brand name (e.g., the Envision 500S, with 48 megabytes of RAM instead of 32,
also available in a 500C cable version, the Eagle box or the Linbox 5558). They have a retail price approaching the one of non-Linux
receivers, generally a fraction of the Dreambox 500 price. Since they contain a copy of the copyrighted original DM500 bootloader
program, the legality of these devices is questionable.
In April 2008, Dream Multimedia allegedly introduced a time bomb into their latest flash to disable the boot loader on counterfeit
models. An unofficial firmware group called Gemini who used the latest flash drivers in their firmware, found that flash corruption
would be caused on clone DM500-S receivers. Other developers of unofficial firmware groups would find boxes to be affected by
this if they use the latest drivers, providing another time bomb is to be introduced.
[edit]Problems with clones
Many box do share same one MAC address. This makes it impossible to have more than one box in one net.
Time Bomb destroys clones. (NOT an issue anymore since the latest clones have been updated.
No support
Here is some good information to see if you have a clone or not[9]
[edit]
The Linux-based software used by Dreambox was originally developed for DBox2, by the Tuxbox project. The Dbox2 was a
proprietary design distributed by KirchMedia for their pay TV services. The bankruptcy of KirchMedia flooded the market with
unsold boxes available for Linux enthusiasts. The Dreambox shares the basic design of the DBox2, including the Ethernet port and
the PowerPC processor.
Its firmware is officially user-upgradable, since it is a Linux-based computer, as opposed to third-party "patching" of alternate
receivers. All units support Dream's own DreamCrypt conditional access (CA) system, with software-emulated CA Modules
(CAMs) available for many alternate CA systems. The built-in Ethernet interface allows networked computers to access the
recordings on the internal hard disks on some Dreambox models. It also enables the receiver to store digital copies of DVB MPEG
transport streams on Network file systems or broadcast the streams as IPTV to VideoLAN and XBMC Media Center clients. Unlike
many PC based PVR systems that use free-to-air type of DVB receiver cards, the built-in conditional access allows receiving and
storing encrypted content.
In 2007, Dream Multimedia also introduced a non-Linux based Dreambox receiver, the DM100, their sole to date, running on
unspecified hardware, but still featuring an Ethernet port and a USB port.[1] The speed of the USB port is not specified, the
manufacturer only says it is of B type, the one found on peripherals connected to PCs.
Models Available
DM 8000 HD PVR
This is the long-awaited high definition PVR. Like the DM-7025, it supports pluggable tuner modules. In addition to High Definition, it
could also have a DVD drive (slot in). And it has USB 2.0. Physically on the box it has one DVI-port, but with the supplied DVI to
HDMi Cable you get HDMI.
This product was originally announced to be available in the beginning of 2007, but its release date slipped. The actual release day
was 12.12.2008.[4] The planned features were revised as well. Originally, this model was supposed to have 128 MiB of RAM (now
256), 32 MiB of flash (now 256 MiB) and a 300 MHz processor (now 400 MHz Broadcom 7400).[5] Other Linux-based HD receivers
became available in the meantime.
[edit]Alternative firmware and plug-ins
DM 800 HD
DM 800HD / DM 800HD SE PVR
This is essentially a high definition version of the DM 600 PVR, featuring a single pluggable DVB tuner (S/S2, C
or T), a 300 MHz MIPS processor, 64 MiB of Flash memory, 256 MiB of RAM and room for an internal SATA 2.5 in
disk. It also features one DVI to HDMi Cable, two USB 2.0, one eSATA and one 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet
interfaces. It has an OLED display.
DM 800HD SE was introduced in late 2010. It does have more power, real HDMI connector and a color OLED
display as the main difference compare to the DM 800HD
DM500 HD
Powerful satellite or cable/terrestrial receiver for digital TV and Radio programs.
Main features are a 400 MHz processor, the Dreambox DM 500 HD supports the Linux TV API
Have a look to HighDefinition TV on your Dreambox
10/100MBit compatible Ethernet Interface
HDMI connector
DM 600 PVR
The DM 600 PVR is the same small size as the DM 500 but includes an IDE interface allowing to add an internal
2.5 in laptop-type hard disk drive, the box will only recognise 5600rpm drives. On the outside it adds an S-Video
output connector and an analog modem port. It is built around the same IBM STBx25xx integrated controller,
but features 32 MiB of flash and 96 MiB of RAM, of which 64 MiB are user-accessible. It is possible to change
the tuner module, selecting between Satellite, Terrestrial and Cable versions. There is still just one SCART
connector and no 7-segment LED display, just 2 status LEDs. The provided remote control unit is the same one
supplied with the 7000, 7020 and 7025 and allows one to control the TV set as well.
The DM500
is the successor to the DM5620 and is the smallest and cheapest Dreambox. It is based around an IBM
STBx25xx Digital Set-Top Box Integrated Controller, featuring notably a 252 MHz PowerPC processor
subsystem, hardware MPEG-2 video and audio decoding and smart card interfaces. The DM500 features 32 MiB
of RAM and an unspecified amount of flash memory, probably 8 MB, given that firmware images are about 5
MiB. It has the standard features of a free-to-air (FTA) satellite receiver, plus extensive Fast Ethernet
networking connectivity and a single smart card reader. It does not feature a 7-segment LED display, normally
found in other FTA decoders.
Also has the ability to be used on Digital satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts (also known as DVB-S,
DVB-C, DVB-T).
The DM500+ model has 96 MiB of RAM instead of 32, and 32 MiB of NAND flash instead of 8 MiB of NOR flash.
This makes it similar to the DM600 PVR model. It is only available in DVB-S versions.
The new DM500HD replaces this model with HD support
There was a DM 5600 and also a DM 5620 model. The only difference being that the DM 5620 included an
Ethernet port. Otherwise, the DM 56X0 models were a cut down version of the DM 7000 without an IDE
interface. They did, however, include an RF modulator allowing them to be used with older TVs that lack a
SCART connector.
[edit]DM 500 (discontinued), DM 500+, DM500HD
The factory-installed distribution on the Dreambox is mostly available under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and uses
standard Linux API's, including Linux DVB API and Linux Infrared Remote Control (LIRC). Several models (7025, 800 and 8000) use
GStreamer as a multimedia framework. This configuration encourages enthusiasts to modify its functions, particularly in the form
of so-called images.
[edit]Plug-ins
There are also many 3rd party addons & plugins available that will extend the functionality of the Dreambox too. Some plugins are
model specific, while others run all boxes. Plugins such as Jukebox and SHOUTcast playback, also external XMLTV guides, a web
browser are available, and a VLC media player interface for on demand streaming media. Games are also abundant like Pac-Man
and Tetris.
In addition, unofficial third-party conditional access software modules (CAMs or emulators) are widely circulated on the Internet
that emulate the CA systems developed by VideoGuard, Irdeto, Conax, Nagravision, Viaccess and other proprietary vendors. Many
Dreambox owners use these softcams in conjunction with card sharing software to access pay TV services without a subscription
card inserted in every connected box. This practice may be illegal in some jurisdictions.
Most popular software cams (client and/or servers):
CCcam
GBox (with CardServCS cardreader and CS2Gbox CS protocol)
Mbox
NewCam
NewCS[6]
OSCam[7]
SCam
Sbox
Camd3 (cs357 over tcp, cs378 over udp)
Newcamd (Betad and Cardserver cardreader, Cardspider cs protocol)
Chameleon2 (NewCS P2P protocol)
EvoCamd
MaGicCamd
Radegast
MPCardServer (cardreader)
OpenCam
CamX (with ServerNG cardreader)
RQCam
Nasscam SPCS
Bbox (GBox clone)
Tcam
XCam
Firecam
DreamCryptCam (official cam Dream Multimedia)
The combination of third-party developers and network connectivity which facilitates card sharing, makes Dreambox use
particularly common among enthusiasts and those who intend to obtain services without payment. Third-party software for this
purpose is neither officially endorsed nor supported by Dream Multimedia and voids the official warranty; however, unofficial web
sites support a very large community of enthusiasts.
[edit]Clones
Counterfeit versions of the DM500-S are wide spread[8] and are often sold at a price close to the original.. As a result, Dream
Multimedia introduced the DM500+, with changes to try to prevent further counterfeiting.
Clones also exist of DM500 and DM800, built around the same commodity IBM SoC chip and hence having identical or slightly
superior features but not sold under the Dreambox brand name (e.g., the Envision 500S, with 48 megabytes of RAM instead of 32,
also available in a 500C cable version, the Eagle box or the Linbox 5558). They have a retail price approaching the one of non-Linux
receivers, generally a fraction of the Dreambox 500 price. Since they contain a copy of the copyrighted original DM500 bootloader
program, the legality of these devices is questionable.
In April 2008, Dream Multimedia allegedly introduced a time bomb into their latest flash to disable the boot loader on counterfeit
models. An unofficial firmware group called Gemini who used the latest flash drivers in their firmware, found that flash corruption
would be caused on clone DM500-S receivers. Other developers of unofficial firmware groups would find boxes to be affected by
this if they use the latest drivers, providing another time bomb is to be introduced.
[edit]Problems with clones
Many box do share same one MAC address. This makes it impossible to have more than one box in one net.
Time Bomb destroys clones. (NOT an issue anymore since the latest clones have been updated.
No support
Here is some good information to see if you have a clone or not[9]
[edit]
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