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An USB based analogue TV tuner device from Gadmei which uses the emPia em2820 chipset. |
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Here's the info I have about this card: |
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==Overview/Features== |
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Chips: |
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This usb tv-tuner box uses an Audio loopback cable for sound. This needs to be connected to the line-in port for Audio. So for PC's or Laptops without an proper line-in port,you need to connect the speaker directly connected to the audio port of this device to get TV Audio. |
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TDA - 9801T |
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Holtek |
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===Components Used=== |
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empia em2820 |
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* TNF 5323-MF1/TNF 5323-DF (tuner) |
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* Philips TDA9801T (demodulator) |
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* NXP/Philips SAA7113M (decoder) |
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* Empia em2820 (USB bridge) |
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Note: The Tuner can be a TNF 5323-DF for PAL B/G markets. By default the driver is loaded with TNF 5323-MF1 as tuner. So if you are having a PAL version you need to pass the tuner parameter to have it working correctly |
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SAA7113M |
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UTV310V8 |
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Tuner: TNF 5323-MF1 |
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===Identification=== |
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lsusb output: |
lsusb output: |
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Bus 001 Device 004: ID eb1a:2820 eMPIA Technology, Inc. |
Bus 001 Device 004: ID eb1a:2820 eMPIA Technology, Inc. |
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==Making it Work== |
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===Firmware=== |
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The Tuner can be a TNF 5323-DF FOr those who belonging to the PAL B/G Nationals. |
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No special firmware is needed in particular for this TV tuner box. |
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===Drivers=== |
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I got this device working perfectly after making a few changes to the Markus; updated driver code. But still I can't get my remote working. I started looking into the i2c-ir-kbd.c, but has to progress a lot. |
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The latest version of v4l-dvb drivers supports this. May be minor parameter changes are required as mentioned in the components section. Since v4l-dvb is shipped with all latest linux distributions all you may have to do is install some Tv viewing software like tvtime, xawtv etc and start watching right away. |
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If you are having an older linux distro you can build the drivers after extacting from the v4l-dvb mercurial repository. |
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If any body want my current state of driver please mail me at jeevas.v@gmail.com |
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===Sample Kernel Output=== |
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Any body who can help me with the remote is most welcome. |
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===Remote Controller Support=== |
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Update: 3/1/2007 |
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The remote is not working. Needs more investigation of i2c-ir-kbd.c. |
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==External Links== |
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Get the latest em28xx driver and follow the installation instruction at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/em28xx |
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[[Category:Analog USB Devices]] |
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Latest revision as of 10:51, 16 July 2010
An USB based analogue TV tuner device from Gadmei which uses the emPia em2820 chipset.
Overview/Features
This usb tv-tuner box uses an Audio loopback cable for sound. This needs to be connected to the line-in port for Audio. So for PC's or Laptops without an proper line-in port,you need to connect the speaker directly connected to the audio port of this device to get TV Audio.
Components Used
- TNF 5323-MF1/TNF 5323-DF (tuner)
- Philips TDA9801T (demodulator)
- NXP/Philips SAA7113M (decoder)
- Empia em2820 (USB bridge)
Note: The Tuner can be a TNF 5323-DF for PAL B/G markets. By default the driver is loaded with TNF 5323-MF1 as tuner. So if you are having a PAL version you need to pass the tuner parameter to have it working correctly
Identification
lsusb output:
Bus 001 Device 004: ID eb1a:2820 eMPIA Technology, Inc.
Making it Work
Firmware
No special firmware is needed in particular for this TV tuner box.
Drivers
The latest version of v4l-dvb drivers supports this. May be minor parameter changes are required as mentioned in the components section. Since v4l-dvb is shipped with all latest linux distributions all you may have to do is install some Tv viewing software like tvtime, xawtv etc and start watching right away.
If you are having an older linux distro you can build the drivers after extacting from the v4l-dvb mercurial repository.
Sample Kernel Output
Remote Controller Support
The remote is not working. Needs more investigation of i2c-ir-kbd.c.