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Paraenggu: /* Running dvbscan with an initial scan file */

2013-03-02T21:24:23Z

Running dvbscan with an initial scan file

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	$ dvbscan /usr/share/doc/dvb-utils/examples/scan/dvb-t/uk-Oxford		$ dvbscan /usr/share/doc/dvb-utils/examples/scan/dvb-t/uk-Oxford
	Obviously, you will have to adapt this command for your own situation/locality. In any regard, ''dvbscan'' will try to find programs on frequencies it takes from the initial scan file (e.g. au-Adelaide or uk-Oxford, or where ever ...).		Obviously, you will have to adapt this command for your own situation/locality. In any regard, ''dvbscan'' will try to find programs on frequencies it takes from the initial scan file (e.g. au-Adelaide or uk-Oxford, or where ever ...).
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		+	To scan only for FTA (free-to-air, unscrambled/unencrypted) channels:
		+	$ dvbscan -x 0 /path/to/initial-tuning-data-file

	===If you can't find a suitable initial scan file to use with ''dvbscan'' and:===		===If you can't find a suitable initial scan file to use with ''dvbscan'' and:===

CityK: some edits

2010-10-25T01:49:11Z

some edits

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	{{lowercase\|dvbscan}}		{{lowercase\|dvbscan}}

-	''dvbscan'' is one of the two command line [[Frequency scan\|frequency scanning]] utilities contained in the [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]]. The other one is [[Scan\|scan]]. There are also two utilities, not included in [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]], called [[W_scan\|w_scan]] and [[Scan-s2\|scan-s2]]. [[Frequency_scan#Comparison_of_DVB_frequency_scanning_commandline_utilities\|Comparison of the scanning utilities]].	+	''dvbscan'' is one of the two command line [[Frequency scan\|frequency scanning]] utilities contained in the [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]] (The other one is [[Scan\|scan]]. There are also two utilities, not included in [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]], called [[W_scan\|w_scan]] and [[Scan-s2\|scan-s2]]; See the [[Frequency_scan#Comparison_of_DVB_frequency_scanning_commandline_utilities\|Comparison of the scanning utilities]] for more information).
		+	:{{Note\|Depending on where/how you got the dvb-apps package, the program may instead be called scandvb (as some distro package managers have rebranded it as such). In the following examples, we'll use the correct name, ''dvbscan''.}}

	When using ''dvbscan'', one indirectly instructs it to search for programs streams that can be received from specified frequencies and generates a resultant channel list.		When using ''dvbscan'', one indirectly instructs it to search for programs streams that can be received from specified frequencies and generates a resultant channel list.
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-	:{{Note\|Depending on where/how you got the dvb-apps package, the program may instead be called scandvb (as some distro package managers have rebranded it as such). In the following examples, we'll use the correct name, ''dvbscan''. If you get an error 'Unable to query frontend status', try using 'scan' instead.}}

	==Documentation==		==Documentation==
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	==Scanning for channels you can receive==		==Scanning for channels you can receive==
		+	:{{Note\|If you get an error 'Unable to query frontend status', try using 'scan' instead.}}

	===Running ''dvbscan'' with an initial scan file===		===Running ''dvbscan'' with an initial scan file===

CityK: fix link

2010-10-25T01:29:04Z

fix link

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	{{lowercase\|dvbscan}}		{{lowercase\|dvbscan}}

-	''dvbscan'' is one of the two command line [[Frequency scan\|frequency scanning]] utilities contained in the [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]]. The other one is [[Scan\|scan]]. There are also two utilities, not included in [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]], called [[W_scan\|w_scan]] and [[Scan-s2\|scan-s2]]. [[Comparison of the scanning utilities]].	+	''dvbscan'' is one of the two command line [[Frequency scan\|frequency scanning]] utilities contained in the [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]]. The other one is [[Scan\|scan]]. There are also two utilities, not included in [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]], called [[W_scan\|w_scan]] and [[Scan-s2\|scan-s2]]. [[Frequency_scan#Comparison_of_DVB_frequency_scanning_commandline_utilities\|Comparison of the scanning utilities]].

	When using ''dvbscan'', one indirectly instructs it to search for programs streams that can be received from specified frequencies and generates a resultant channel list.		When using ''dvbscan'', one indirectly instructs it to search for programs streams that can be received from specified frequencies and generates a resultant channel list.

Rogerdahl at 00:53, 2 June 2010

2010-06-02T00:53:43Z

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	{{lowercase\|dvbscan}}		{{lowercase\|dvbscan}}

-	''dvbscan'' is one of the two command line [[Frequency scan\|frequency scanning]] utilities contained in the [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]]. The other one is [[Scan\|scan]]. There is also ~~a utility~~ not included in [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]] called [[W_scan\|w_scan]]. [[Comparison of the scanning utilities]]. When using ''dvbscan'', one indirectly instructs it to search for programs streams that can be received from specified frequencies and generates a resultant channel list.	+	''dvbscan'' is one of the two command line [[Frequency scan\|frequency scanning]] utilities contained in the [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]]. The other one is [[Scan\|scan]]. There are also two utilities, not included in [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]], called [[W_scan\|w_scan]] and [[Scan-s2\|scan-s2]]. [[Comparison of the scanning utilities]].
		+
		+	When using ''dvbscan'', one indirectly instructs it to search for programs streams that can be received from specified frequencies and generates a resultant channel list.

	:{{Note\|Depending on where/how you got the dvb-apps package, the program may instead be called scandvb (as some distro package managers have rebranded it as such). In the following examples, we'll use the correct name, ''dvbscan''. If you get an error 'Unable to query frontend status', try using 'scan' instead.}}		:{{Note\|Depending on where/how you got the dvb-apps package, the program may instead be called scandvb (as some distro package managers have rebranded it as such). In the following examples, we'll use the correct name, ''dvbscan''. If you get an error 'Unable to query frontend status', try using 'scan' instead.}}

Rogerdahl at 05:32, 29 May 2010

2010-05-29T05:32:07Z

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	{{lowercase\|dvbscan}}		{{lowercase\|dvbscan}}

-	''dvbscan'' is one of the two command line [[Frequency scan\|frequency scanning]] utilities contained in the [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]]. The other one is [[Scan\|scan]]. There is also a utility not included in [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]] called [[W_scan\|w_scan]]. [[Comparison of the scanning utilities]]. When using dvbscan, one indirectly instructs it to search for programs streams that can be received from specified frequencies and generates a resultant channel list.	+	''dvbscan'' is one of the two command line [[Frequency scan\|frequency scanning]] utilities contained in the [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]]. The other one is [[Scan\|scan]]. There is also a utility not included in [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]] called [[W_scan\|w_scan]]. [[Comparison of the scanning utilities]]. When using ''dvbscan'', one indirectly instructs it to search for programs streams that can be received from specified frequencies and generates a resultant channel list.

	:{{Note\|Depending on where/how you got the dvb-apps package, the program may instead be called scandvb (as some distro package managers have rebranded it as such). In the following examples, we'll use the correct name, ''dvbscan''. If you get an error 'Unable to query frontend status', try using 'scan' instead.}}		:{{Note\|Depending on where/how you got the dvb-apps package, the program may instead be called scandvb (as some distro package managers have rebranded it as such). In the following examples, we'll use the correct name, ''dvbscan''. If you get an error 'Unable to query frontend status', try using 'scan' instead.}}
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	<initial scan file>		<initial scan file>

-	Most experts or experienced users will likely find that this information conveys sufficient details in so far as how to manipulate a specific DVB hardware device with dvbscan. 'New users', however, are probably left scratching their heads by some of the options listed in the output -- but fear not!	+	Most experts or experienced users will likely find that this information conveys sufficient details in so far as how to manipulate a specific DVB hardware device with ''dvbscan''. 'New users', however, are probably left scratching their heads by some of the options listed in the output -- but fear not!

-	One thing that is noteworthy from the output above is that dvbscan does not take file system device names; instead, it cobbles them together from the adaptor, frontend and demux numbers. If you only have one tuner, you don't need to worry about this detail.	+	One thing that is noteworthy from the output above is that ''dvbscan'' does not take file system device names; instead, it cobbles them together from the adaptor, frontend and demux numbers. If you only have one tuner, you don't need to worry about this detail.

	==Scanning for channels you can receive==		==Scanning for channels you can receive==

	===Running ''dvbscan'' with an initial scan file===		===Running ''dvbscan'' with an initial scan file===
-	One of the ways that dvbscan can be used to search for channels that you can receive is by instructing it to use an initial scan file. An initial scan file provides a list of frequencies, and some other specific data that dvbscan should use, to proceed with a scan.	+	One of the ways that ''dvbscan'' can be used to search for channels that you can receive is by instructing it to use an initial scan file. An initial scan file provides a list of frequencies, and some other specific data that ''dvbscan'' should use, to proceed with a scan.

	The [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]] package supplies a large number of user submitted initial scan files for many different localities. The exact directory location where these files are installed may vary depending upon the installation of the package (for an explanation of this incongruity, see [[LinuxTV_dvb-apps#Obtaining the dvb-apps_package\|here]]). Nonetheless, the file you're looking for is:		The [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]] package supplies a large number of user submitted initial scan files for many different localities. The exact directory location where these files are installed may vary depending upon the installation of the package (for an explanation of this incongruity, see [[LinuxTV_dvb-apps#Obtaining the dvb-apps_package\|here]]). Nonetheless, the file you're looking for is:
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	$ dvbscan /usr/share/doc/dvb-utils/examples/scan/dvb-t/uk-Oxford		$ dvbscan /usr/share/doc/dvb-utils/examples/scan/dvb-t/uk-Oxford
-	Obviously, you will have to adapt this command for your own situation/locality. In any regard, dvbscan will try to find programs on frequencies it takes from the initial scan file (e.g. au-Adelaide or uk-Oxford, or where ever ...).	+	Obviously, you will have to adapt this command for your own situation/locality. In any regard, ''dvbscan'' will try to find programs on frequencies it takes from the initial scan file (e.g. au-Adelaide or uk-Oxford, or where ever ...).

	===If you can't find a suitable initial scan file to use with ''dvbscan'' and:===		===If you can't find a suitable initial scan file to use with ''dvbscan'' and:===
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	==During the scan==		==During the scan==
-	After initiating the ''dvbscan'' command, a lot of output data will be produced in the shell. The first thing that dvbscan does is to report which file it is parsing information from and with what hardware device that this information is going to be utilized.	+	After initiating the ''dvbscan'' command, a lot of output data will be produced in the shell. The first thing that ''dvbscan'' does is to report which file it is parsing information from and with what hardware device that this information is going to be utilized.
	For example:		For example:
	$ dvbscan /usr/local/share/dvb/scan/dvb-t/au-Adelaide		$ dvbscan /usr/local/share/dvb/scan/dvb-t/au-Adelaide

Rogerdahl at 05:03, 29 May 2010

2010-05-29T05:03:23Z

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	{{lowercase\|dvbscan}}		{{lowercase\|dvbscan}}

-	''dvbscan'' is one of the two command line [[Frequency scan\|frequency scanning]] utilities contained in the [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]]. When using dvbscan, one indirectly instructs it to search for programs streams that can be received from specified frequencies and generates a resultant channel list.	+	''dvbscan'' is one of the two command line [[Frequency scan\|frequency scanning]] utilities contained in the [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]]. The other one is [[Scan\|scan]]. There is also a utility not included in [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]] called [[W_scan\|w_scan]]. [[Comparison of the scanning utilities]]. When using dvbscan, one indirectly instructs it to search for programs streams that can be received from specified frequencies and generates a resultant channel list.

	:{{Note\|Depending on where/how you got the dvb-apps package, the program may instead be called scandvb (as some distro package managers have rebranded it as such). In the following examples, we'll use the correct name, ''dvbscan''. If you get an error 'Unable to query frontend status', try using 'scan' instead.}}		:{{Note\|Depending on where/how you got the dvb-apps package, the program may instead be called scandvb (as some distro package managers have rebranded it as such). In the following examples, we'll use the correct name, ''dvbscan''. If you get an error 'Unable to query frontend status', try using 'scan' instead.}}

Wirbel: not only..

2010-03-16T18:14:16Z

not only..

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	====If you're a DVB-T or DVB-C user:====		====If you're a DVB-T or DVB-C user:====
-	~~If you live in a country with the European channel frequency standart, you~~ can use the [http://wirbel.htpc-forum.de/w_scan/index2.html w_scan] app instead (in German; [http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl=en&langpair=de%7Cen&u=http://wirbel.htpc-forum.de/w_scan/index2.html English translation via Google]). w_scan doesn't need an initial scan file; instead, it scans all frequencies. Run it with:	+	You can use the [http://wirbel.htpc-forum.de/w_scan/index2.html w_scan] app instead (in German; [http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl=en&langpair=de%7Cen&u=http://wirbel.htpc-forum.de/w_scan/index2.html English translation via Google]). w_scan doesn't need an initial scan file; instead, it scans all frequencies. Run it with:

	$ w_scan -X		$ w_scan -X

Groogle: w_scan only works in Europe

2010-02-26T01:06:59Z

w_scan only works in Europe

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	====If you're a DVB-T or DVB-C user:====		====If you're a DVB-T or DVB-C user:====
-	~~You~~ can use the [http://wirbel.htpc-forum.de/w_scan/index2.html w_scan] app instead (in German; [http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl=en&langpair=de%7Cen&u=http://wirbel.htpc-forum.de/w_scan/index2.html English translation via Google]). w_scan doesn't need an initial scan file; instead, it scans all frequencies. Run it with:	+	If you live in a country with the European channel frequency standart, you can use the [http://wirbel.htpc-forum.de/w_scan/index2.html w_scan] app instead (in German; [http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl=en&langpair=de%7Cen&u=http://wirbel.htpc-forum.de/w_scan/index2.html English translation via Google]). w_scan doesn't need an initial scan file; instead, it scans all frequencies. Run it with:

	$ w_scan -X		$ w_scan -X

Risacher at 02:45, 29 January 2010

2010-01-29T02:45:05Z

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	''dvbscan'' is one of the two command line [[Frequency scan\|frequency scanning]] utilities contained in the [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]]. When using dvbscan, one indirectly instructs it to search for programs streams that can be received from specified frequencies and generates a resultant channel list.		''dvbscan'' is one of the two command line [[Frequency scan\|frequency scanning]] utilities contained in the [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]]. When using dvbscan, one indirectly instructs it to search for programs streams that can be received from specified frequencies and generates a resultant channel list.

-	:{{Note\|Depending on where/how you got the dvb-apps package, the program may instead be called scandvb (as some distro package managers have rebranded it as such). In the following examples, we'll use the correct name, ''dvbscan''.}}	+	:{{Note\|Depending on where/how you got the dvb-apps package, the program may instead be called scandvb (as some distro package managers have rebranded it as such). In the following examples, we'll use the correct name, ''dvbscan''. If you get an error 'Unable to query frontend status', try using 'scan' instead.}}

	==Documentation==		==Documentation==

SemiRocket: I believe that the author meant to put tzap config files in home dir, not root (~/ not /).

2010-01-23T21:50:32Z

I believe that the author meant to put tzap config files in home dir, not root (~/ not /).

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	For DVB-T:		For DVB-T:
	mkdir ~/.tzap		mkdir ~/.tzap
-	scan /usr/share/doc/dvb-utils/examples/scan/dvb-t/uk-Oxford > /.tzap/channels.conf	+	scan /usr/share/doc/dvb-utils/examples/scan/dvb-t/uk-Oxford > ~/.tzap/channels.conf

	mkdir ~/.tzap		mkdir ~/.tzap
-	dvbscan /usr/local/share/dvb/scan/dvb-t/au-Adelaide > .tzap/channels.conf	+	dvbscan /usr/local/share/dvb/scan/dvb-t/au-Adelaide > ~/.tzap/channels.conf

	For ATSC:		For ATSC:

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	{{lowercase\|dvbscan}}		{{lowercase\|dvbscan}}

-	''dvbscan'' is one of the two command line [[Frequency scan\|frequency scanning]] utilities contained in the [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]]. The other one is [[Scan\|scan]]. There is also ~~a utility~~ not included in [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]] called [[W_scan\|w_scan]]. [[Comparison of the scanning utilities]]. When using ''dvbscan'', one indirectly instructs it to search for programs streams that can be received from specified frequencies and generates a resultant channel list.	+	''dvbscan'' is one of the two command line [[Frequency scan\|frequency scanning]] utilities contained in the [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]]. The other one is [[Scan\|scan]]. There are also two utilities, not included in [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]], called [[W_scan\|w_scan]] and [[Scan-s2\|scan-s2]]. [[Comparison of the scanning utilities]].
		+
		+	When using ''dvbscan'', one indirectly instructs it to search for programs streams that can be received from specified frequencies and generates a resultant channel list.

	:{{Note\|Depending on where/how you got the dvb-apps package, the program may instead be called scandvb (as some distro package managers have rebranded it as such). In the following examples, we'll use the correct name, ''dvbscan''. If you get an error 'Unable to query frontend status', try using 'scan' instead.}}		:{{Note\|Depending on where/how you got the dvb-apps package, the program may instead be called scandvb (as some distro package managers have rebranded it as such). In the following examples, we'll use the correct name, ''dvbscan''. If you get an error 'Unable to query frontend status', try using 'scan' instead.}}

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:03, 29 May 2010
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	{{lowercase\|dvbscan}}		{{lowercase\|dvbscan}}

-	''dvbscan'' is one of the two command line [[Frequency scan\|frequency scanning]] utilities contained in the [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]]. When using dvbscan, one indirectly instructs it to search for programs streams that can be received from specified frequencies and generates a resultant channel list.	+	''dvbscan'' is one of the two command line [[Frequency scan\|frequency scanning]] utilities contained in the [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]]. The other one is [[Scan\|scan]]. There is also a utility not included in [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]] called [[W_scan\|w_scan]]. [[Comparison of the scanning utilities]]. When using dvbscan, one indirectly instructs it to search for programs streams that can be received from specified frequencies and generates a resultant channel list.

	:{{Note\|Depending on where/how you got the dvb-apps package, the program may instead be called scandvb (as some distro package managers have rebranded it as such). In the following examples, we'll use the correct name, ''dvbscan''. If you get an error 'Unable to query frontend status', try using 'scan' instead.}}		:{{Note\|Depending on where/how you got the dvb-apps package, the program may instead be called scandvb (as some distro package managers have rebranded it as such). In the following examples, we'll use the correct name, ''dvbscan''. If you get an error 'Unable to query frontend status', try using 'scan' instead.}}