[linux-dvb] [PATCH] Updated analog only support of Avermedia A700 cards - adds RF input support via XC2028 tuner (untested)

[Matthias Schwarzott]

On Dienstag, 18. März 2008, Mauro Carvalho Chehab wrote:
> On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:31:37 +0100
>
> For this to work, you'll need to set xc3028 parameters. This device needs a
> reset during firmware load. This is done via xc3028_callback. To reset, you
> need to turn some GPIO values, and then, return they back to their original
> values. The GPIO's are device dependent. So, you'll need to check with some
> software like Dscaler's regspy.exe what pins are changed during reset.

I can only have a look at the wiring.

>
> Also, there are two ways for audio to work with xc3028/2028: MTS mode and
> non-mts. You'll need to test both ways.
>
> A final notice: most current devices work fine with firmware v2.7. However,
> a few devices only work if you use an older firmware version.
>
> Could you please send us the logs with i2c_scan=1?
>

I do not have that hardware. I only have the A700 without XC2028 soldered on 
it. But maybe Peter can help out on this.

> Please, use the latest version of v4l-dvb, since I did some fixes for cx88
> and saa7134 there recently.
>
I do use latest v4l-dvb tree and create patches on top of this.
As this card is labled Hybrid+FM I should also add a radio section, I guess.

Regards
Matthias

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Matthias Schwarzott (zzam)