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Lkundrak: usbtv007 update

2013-06-11T14:02:10Z

usbtv007 update

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	==== Making it work ====		==== Making it work ====

-	~~There is a very experimental (for testing purposes only) userspace~~ driver ~~for this device~~:	+	Patch with kernel driver posted on LKML: [https://lkml.org/lkml/2013/6/10/381 https://lkml.org/lkml/2013/6/10/381]

-	[https://github.com/memeruiz/usbtv007 http://github.com/memeruiz/usbtv007]	+	Also, a very experimental (for testing purposes only) userspace driver is available on github: [https://github.com/memeruiz/usbtv007 http://github.com/memeruiz/usbtv007]

	----		----

Memeruiz: /* Making it work */

2013-05-12T05:08:42Z

Making it work

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	There is a very experimental (for testing purposes only) userspace driver for this device:		There is a very experimental (for testing purposes only) userspace driver for this device:

-	[https://github.com/memeruiz/usbtv007]	+	[https://github.com/memeruiz/usbtv007 http://github.com/memeruiz/usbtv007]

	----		----

Memeruiz: /* Making it work */

2013-05-12T05:07:23Z

Making it work

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	==== Making it work ====		==== Making it work ====

-	~~This device~~ is ~~currently not supportet under Linux~~	+	There is a very experimental (for testing purposes only) userspace driver for this device:

-	~~----~~	+	[https://github.com/memeruiz/usbtv007]

		+	----

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

Andlandl: usbtv007

2012-08-24T14:36:39Z

usbtv007

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	=== USBTV007 EasyCAP ===		=== USBTV007 EasyCAP ===

-	This EasyCAP is based on a single ~~Fushicai~~ UTV007 chip.	+	This EasyCAP is based on a single UTV007 labeled chip.
		+
		+	'''lsusb''' reports
		+	* Manufacturer: Fushicai
		+	* Product: usbtv007

	====Components Used====		====Components Used====
-	* ~~Fushicai~~ UTV007 A614231.1 1136L1BK ~~chip~~	+	* Single chip: UTV007 A614231.1 1136L1BK
		+	* Inscriptions on the board: FSC VIDEO DVR

	==== Indentification ====		==== Indentification ====

	# lsusb		# lsusb
-	Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1b71:3002	+	Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1b71:3002
		+	[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1949993 Full lsusb -v]

	==== Making it work ====		==== Making it work ====

Andlandl: audio support

2012-08-24T09:39:00Z

audio support

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:39, 24 August 2012
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	STK1160 based devices are supported (video and audio) under Linux by the easycap kernel module (kernel 2.6.38 and later) and further on by the stk1160 kernel module (kernel 3.7). More information on this wiki: [[Stk1160]]		STK1160 based devices are supported (video and audio) under Linux by the easycap kernel module (kernel 2.6.38 and later) and further on by the stk1160 kernel module (kernel 3.7). More information on this wiki: [[Stk1160]]
-		+	===== Audio support =====
		+	More information on this wiki: [[Stk1160#Drivers]]
	----		----

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	====Components Used====		====Components Used====
-	* Empia EM2860 (USB video bridge)	+	* Empia EM2860 (EM2861 ?) (USB video bridge)
	* Silan SC8113 (Philips SAA7113 compatible video decoder)		* Silan SC8113 (Philips SAA7113 compatible video decoder)
	* AC'97 audio processor		* AC'97 audio processor
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	==== Making it work ====		==== Making it work ====

-	EM2860 based devices are supported in Linux by the em28xx kernle module. More information on this wiki: [[Em28xx_devices]]	+	EM2860 (EM2861) based devices are supported in Linux by the em28xx kernle module. More information on this wiki: [[Em28xx_devices]]
-		+
		+	===== Audio support =====
		+	The em28xx kernel module should create a '''Em28xx Audio''' ALSA soundcard which can be used for sound capturing.
	----		----

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	More information on this wiki: [[Somagic]]		More information on this wiki: [[Somagic]]
-		+	===== Audio support =====
		+	Audio support is provided by the easycap-somagic-linux driver at an unknown stage.
	----		----

Andlandl: corrections

2012-08-18T11:00:31Z

corrections

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-	Many USB video capture devices are sold as EasyCAP.	+	[[File:Easycap001.png\|right]]Many USB video capture devices are sold as EasyCAP.

-	It seems that EasyCAP is not a companys or brand name, but some manufacturers use this label for at least ~~four completly~~ '''hardware different''' ~~clones~~ of ~~this USB analogue~~ audio- and ~~videocapturedevice~~. EasyCAP devices and clones are vastly sold in onlineshops at low prices.	+	It seems that EasyCAP is not a companys or brand name, but some chinese manufacturers use this label for at least '''four completly hardware different clones''' of equally looking audio and video capture devices. EasyCAP devices and clones are vastly sold in onlineshops at low prices.

	This article describes, how to identify the chipset of the known EasyCAP devices and if they are supported/ working under Linux.		This article describes, how to identify the chipset of the known EasyCAP devices and if they are supported/ working under Linux.
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	===Identification===		===Identification===
-	==== Indentify ~~your~~ device before buying ====	+	==== Indentify the device before buying ====
	It is hard to identify the chipset of any EasyCAP device before buying because most onlineshops (ebay, amazon) do not mention in the provided technical data the chipset of the device.		It is hard to identify the chipset of any EasyCAP device before buying because most onlineshops (ebay, amazon) do not mention in the provided technical data the chipset of the device.
	[http://www.logilink.de/showproduct/VG0001.htm Example from logilik.de where the chipset is declared]		[http://www.logilink.de/showproduct/VG0001.htm Example from logilik.de where the chipset is declared]
-	===== Identify device using ~~installationinstructions~~ for Windows =====	+	===== Identify device using installation instructions for Windows =====
-	[[File:windows-installer.png\|right\|150px]]If the chipset is not mentioned in device specifications on the website, one way to figure out the chipset inside the EaysCAP is to read through the ~~installationinstructions~~ for Windows (if provided for download).	+	[[File:windows-installer.png\|right\|150px]]If the chipset is not mentioned in device specifications on the website, one way to figure out the chipset inside the EaysCAP is to read through the installation instructions for Windows (if provided for download).
	Screenshots of the windowsinstaller often reveal the devicename.		Screenshots of the windowsinstaller often reveal the devicename.

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	* AC'97 audio processor (In the 4 inputs model this chip is missing. Audio capturing is done by the STK1160 chips built-in ADC for mono microphone audio recording.)		* AC'97 audio processor (In the 4 inputs model this chip is missing. Audio capturing is done by the STK1160 chips built-in ADC for mono microphone audio recording.)

-	==== ~~Indentify after buying~~ ====	+	==== Indentification ====

	# lsusb		# lsusb
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	STK1160 based devices are supported (video and audio) under Linux by the easycap kernel module (kernel 2.6.38 and later) and further on by the stk1160 kernel module (kernel 3.7). More information on this wiki: [[Stk1160]]		STK1160 based devices are supported (video and audio) under Linux by the easycap kernel module (kernel 2.6.38 and later) and further on by the stk1160 kernel module (kernel 3.7). More information on this wiki: [[Stk1160]]
		+
		+	----


	=== Empia EasyCAP ===		=== Empia EasyCAP ===

-	The Empia EasyCAP is based on the EM2860 chip from ~~empia~~.	+	The Empia EasyCAP is based on the EM2860 chip from Empia.

	====Components Used====		====Components Used====
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	* AC'97 audio processor		* AC'97 audio processor

-	==== ~~Indentify after buying~~ ====	+	==== Indentification ====

	# lsusb		# lsusb
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	EM2860 based devices are supported in Linux by the em28xx kernle module. More information on this wiki: [[Em28xx_devices]]		EM2860 based devices are supported in Linux by the em28xx kernle module. More information on this wiki: [[Em28xx_devices]]
		+
		+	----


	=== Somagic EasyCAP ===		=== Somagic EasyCAP ===

-	The Somagic EasyCAP is based on the SMI-2021 chip from ~~somagic~~. It needs a firmware for operation.	+	The Somagic EasyCAP is based on the SMI-2021 chip from Somagic. It needs a firmware for operation.

	====Components Used====		====Components Used====
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	* Cirrus Logic 5340-CZZ audio processor		* Cirrus Logic 5340-CZZ audio processor

-	==== ~~Indentify after buying~~ ====	+	==== Indentification ====

	# lsusb		# lsusb
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	More information on this wiki: [[Somagic]]		More information on this wiki: [[Somagic]]
		+
		+	----


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	* Fushicai UTV007 A614231.1 1136L1BK chip		* Fushicai UTV007 A614231.1 1136L1BK chip

-	==== ~~Indentify after buying~~ ====	+	==== Indentification ====

	# lsusb		# lsusb
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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	[http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=ja&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fplaza.rakuten.co.jp%2Fjashi%2Fdiary%2F%3Fctgy%3D16&act=url Jashi's ROOM]		[http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=ja&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fplaza.rakuten.co.jp%2Fjashi%2Fdiary%2F%3Fctgy%3D16&act=url Jashi's ROOM]
-	User information about the ~~three~~ different EasyCAPs with hardware pictures (Japanese site translated with Google)	+	User information about the four different EasyCAPs with hardware pictures (Japanese site translated with Google)

	[http://usbeasycap.info/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4 www.usbeasycap.info] Site of a chinese EasyCAP manufacturer/ retailer where at some Easycap products the chipset is declared and at some it is not declared.		[http://usbeasycap.info/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4 www.usbeasycap.info] Site of a chinese EasyCAP manufacturer/ retailer where at some Easycap products the chipset is declared and at some it is not declared.

Andlandl: Fushicai

2012-08-17T15:59:51Z

Fushicai

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-	=== USBTV007 ~~based~~ EasyCAP ===	+	=== USBTV007 EasyCAP ===

-	~~The~~ EasyCAP is based on a single Fushicai ~~USBTV007~~ chip.	+	This EasyCAP is based on a single Fushicai UTV007 chip.

	====Components Used====		====Components Used====
-	* Fushicai UTV007 chip	+	* Fushicai UTV007 A614231.1 1136L1BK chip

	==== Indentify after buying ====		==== Indentify after buying ====

	# lsusb		# lsusb
-	Bus ~~001~~ Device ~~016~~: ID 1b71:3002	+	Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1b71:3002

	==== Making it work ====		==== Making it work ====

Andlandl: components

2012-08-17T15:41:12Z

components

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	It seems that EasyCAP is not a companys or brand name, but some manufacturers use this label for at least four completly '''hardware different''' clones of this USB analogue audio- and videocapturedevice. EasyCAP devices and clones are vastly sold in onlineshops at low prices.		It seems that EasyCAP is not a companys or brand name, but some manufacturers use this label for at least four completly '''hardware different''' clones of this USB analogue audio- and videocapturedevice. EasyCAP devices and clones are vastly sold in onlineshops at low prices.

-	This article describes, how to identify the chipset of the known EasyCAP devices and if they are supported/ working in Linux.	+	This article describes, how to identify the chipset of the known EasyCAP devices and if they are supported/ working under Linux.

	== Overview/Features ==		== Overview/Features ==
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	===Components Used===		===Components Used===
-	The components of the different EasyCAP labeled devices are mentioned in the [[Easycap#Known_Easycap_devices]] section below.	+	The components of the different EasyCAP labeled devices are mentioned in the [[Easycap#Known_Easycap_devices\| "Known Easycap devices"]] section below.

	===Other Images===		===Other Images===
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	* Empia EasyCAP is in Windows: '''USB 2861 Device''' or '''EMP'''		* Empia EasyCAP is in Windows: '''USB 2861 Device''' or '''EMP'''
	* Somagic EasyCAP is in Windows: '''SM-USB 007''' or '''SMI Grabber Device'''		* Somagic EasyCAP is in Windows: '''SM-USB 007''' or '''SMI Grabber Device'''
-	* UTV007 based EasyCAP is in Windows: '''~~OEM Capture Device~~'''	+	* UTV007 based EasyCAP is in Windows: '''USBTV007'''


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	=== STK1160 EasyCAP ===		=== STK1160 EasyCAP ===
-	~~For the~~ [[stk1160]] based EasyCAPs exists another article on this wiki with further information~~: [[Stk1160~~]]	+	[[stk1160\|For the stk1160 based EasyCAPs exists another article on this wiki with further information.]]

	It is assumed that the stk1160 based "EasyCAP DC60" ist the "originally" EasyCAP device. This device is sold in different varieties (models) and even under different names like: EzCap, LogiLink, Mumbi, Weltbild, and some more.		It is assumed that the stk1160 based "EasyCAP DC60" ist the "originally" EasyCAP device. This device is sold in different varieties (models) and even under different names like: EzCap, LogiLink, Mumbi, Weltbild, and some more.
		+
		+	====Components Used====
		+	* Syntek STK1160 (USB video bridge)
		+	* Silan SC8113 (Philips SAA7113 compatible video decoder)
		+	* AC'97 audio processor (In the 4 inputs model this chip is missing. Audio capturing is done by the STK1160 chips built-in ADC for mono microphone audio recording.)

	==== Indentify after buying ====		==== Indentify after buying ====
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	The Empia EasyCAP is based on the EM2860 chip from empia.		The Empia EasyCAP is based on the EM2860 chip from empia.
		+
		+	====Components Used====
		+	* Empia EM2860 (USB video bridge)
		+	* Silan SC8113 (Philips SAA7113 compatible video decoder)
		+	* AC'97 audio processor

	==== Indentify after buying ====		==== Indentify after buying ====
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	The Somagic EasyCAP is based on the SMI-2021 chip from somagic. It needs a firmware for operation.		The Somagic EasyCAP is based on the SMI-2021 chip from somagic. It needs a firmware for operation.
		+
		+	====Components Used====
		+	* Somagic SMI-2021CBE (USB video bridge)
		+	* SAA7113 compatible video decoder
		+	* Cirrus Logic 5340-CZZ audio processor

	==== Indentify after buying ====		==== Indentify after buying ====
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	For SMI-2021 based devices exists a proceeding Linux-driver project: [http://code.google.com/p/easycap-somagic-linux/ easycap-somagic-linux]		For SMI-2021 based devices exists a proceeding Linux-driver project: [http://code.google.com/p/easycap-somagic-linux/ easycap-somagic-linux]

-	More information on this wiki: [[~~somagic~~]]	+	More information on this wiki: [[Somagic]]


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	The EasyCAP is based on a single Fushicai USBTV007 chip.		The EasyCAP is based on a single Fushicai USBTV007 chip.
		+
		+	====Components Used====
		+	* Fushicai UTV007 chip

	==== Indentify after buying ====		==== Indentify after buying ====

Andlandl: usbtv007

2012-08-17T11:34:30Z

usbtv007

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-	=== ~~UTV007~~ based EasyCAP ===	+	=== USBTV007 based EasyCAP ===

-	The EasyCAP is based on a single ~~UTV007~~ chip.	+	The EasyCAP is based on a single Fushicai USBTV007 chip.

	==== Indentify after buying ====		==== Indentify after buying ====
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	# lsusb		# lsusb
	Bus 001 Device 016: ID 1b71:3002		Bus 001 Device 016: ID 1b71:3002
-

	==== Making it work ====		==== Making it work ====

Andlandl: Switch to template f

2012-08-17T11:05:34Z

Switch to template f

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:05, 17 August 2012
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-	== Known ~~EasyCAP~~ devices ==	+	== Known Easycap devices ==

	=== STK1160 EasyCAP ===		=== STK1160 EasyCAP ===
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	==== Indentify after buying ====		==== Indentify after buying ====
-	~~USB ID '''05e1:0408'''~~

-	~~'''~~lsusb~~''' reports~~:	+	# lsusb
		+	Bus 001 Device 003: ID 05e1:0408 Syntek Semiconductor Co., Ltd STK1160 Video Capture Device

-	~~Bus 001 Device 002: ID Syntek Semiconductor Co., Ltd STK1160 Video Capture Device~~	+	==== Making it work ====

-	~~==== Linux support ====~~	+	STK1160 based devices are supported (video and audio) under Linux by the easycap kernel module (kernel 2.6.38 and later) and further on by the stk1160 kernel module (kernel 3.7). More information on this wiki: [[Stk1160]]
-		+
-	STK1160 based devices are supported (video and audio) in Linux by the easycap kernel module (kernel 2.6.38 and later) and further on by the stk1160 kernel module (kernel 3.7). More information on this wiki: [[Stk1160]]	+


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	==== Indentify after buying ====		==== Indentify after buying ====
-	~~USB ID '''eb1a:2861'''~~
-
-	~~'''lsusb''' reports:~~

		+	# lsusb
	Bus XXX Device XXX: ID eb1a:2861 eMPIA Technology, Inc.		Bus XXX Device XXX: ID eb1a:2861 eMPIA Technology, Inc.

-	==== ~~Linux support~~ ====	+	==== Making it work ====

	EM2860 based devices are supported in Linux by the em28xx kernle module. More information on this wiki: [[Em28xx_devices]]		EM2860 based devices are supported in Linux by the em28xx kernle module. More information on this wiki: [[Em28xx_devices]]
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	==== Indentify after buying ====		==== Indentify after buying ====
-	~~USB ID '''1c88:0007''' (before loading the firmware)~~
-
-	~~USB ID '''1c88:003c''' (after loading the firmware)~~
-
-	~~'''lsusb''' reports:~~

		+	# lsusb
	Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:0007 Somagic, Inc.		Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:0007 Somagic, Inc.
	and after loading the firmware		and after loading the firmware
		+	# lsusb
	Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:003c Somagic, Inc. or Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:003f Somagic, Inc.		Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:003c Somagic, Inc. or Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:003f Somagic, Inc.

-	==== ~~Linux support~~ ====	+	==== Making it work ====

	For SMI-2021 based devices exists a proceeding Linux-driver project: [http://code.google.com/p/easycap-somagic-linux/ easycap-somagic-linux]		For SMI-2021 based devices exists a proceeding Linux-driver project: [http://code.google.com/p/easycap-somagic-linux/ easycap-somagic-linux]

	More information on this wiki: [[somagic]]		More information on this wiki: [[somagic]]
		+
		+
		+	=== UTV007 based EasyCAP ===
		+
		+	The EasyCAP is based on a single UTV007 chip.
		+
		+	==== Indentify after buying ====
		+
		+	# lsusb
		+	Bus 001 Device 016: ID 1b71:3002
		+
		+
		+	==== Making it work ====
		+
		+	This device is currently not supportet under Linux
		+
	----		----


-	== Links ==	+	== External Links ==
	[http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=ja&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fplaza.rakuten.co.jp%2Fjashi%2Fdiary%2F%3Fctgy%3D16&act=url Jashi's ROOM]		[http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=ja&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fplaza.rakuten.co.jp%2Fjashi%2Fdiary%2F%3Fctgy%3D16&act=url Jashi's ROOM]
	User information about the three different EasyCAPs with hardware pictures (Japanese site translated with Google)		User information about the three different EasyCAPs with hardware pictures (Japanese site translated with Google)

	[http://usbeasycap.info/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4 www.usbeasycap.info] Site of a chinese EasyCAP manufacturer/ retailer where at some Easycap products the chipset is declared and at some it is not declared.		[http://usbeasycap.info/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4 www.usbeasycap.info] Site of a chinese EasyCAP manufacturer/ retailer where at some Easycap products the chipset is declared and at some it is not declared.