[vdr] Tuning with Diseqc

[Joerg Riechardt <J.Riechardt@gmx.de>]

Slobodan Tomic wrote:

>   Hi,
>
>   I have a problem with tuning using DVB-S card (SkyStar1 - Philips
> Semiconductors SAA7146 [rev 01]) and diseqc with two lnbs (astra 19.2
> and hotbird). I turned diseqc support in VDR (1.0.4, using DVB 0.9.4).
> After loading driver I can tune to some channels, but not to others
> (even on same satellite). Later I unload dvb drivers and use dbv
> receiver (samsung 9500 viaci) to tune to certan channel, and than reload
> dvb drivers and everything is ok. DVB receiver is connected throught
> loop (pass-trough) connector on DVB card (also tried opposite setup and
> setup without dvb receiver).
>
>   Also, after I unload driver and use dvb receiver to tune to channel,
> it seems it is also unable to tune, but after switching to different
> channels everything is working again. Like diseqc (or lnb?) gets
> confused?

yes
does it work without diseqc switch?

>   Here is my setup on dvb receiver which works all the time (when not
> using dvb card):
>   - Diseqc A: Astra
>   - Diseqc B: HotBird
>   - LNB Lower LO: 9750 MHz
>   - LNB Upper LO: 10600 MHz
>   - Tone 22KHz: Auto
>   - Switch 0/12V: 0V
>   - Positioner DiseqC 1.2: No
>
>   Any ideas?

how long is your cable to the diseqc/dish?
try different diseqc
put HSE Italia TEST:11842:v:1:27500:522:750:0:1:8545 in your channels.conf,
if this is receiveable always, probably your diseqc responds to the 22kHz
but not to the diseqc signals

Jörg