Pinnacle PCTV 40i

An analogue TV tuner PCI card from Pinnacle.

It is supported under Linux.

Overview/Features

The Pinnacle PCTV 40i is similar to the Pinnacle PCTV 50i, with the main difference being it does not have remote control.

• PCI interface, 3.3V / 5V

Card connectors:

• TV signal: IEC connector (PAL/SECAM)
• FM radio signal: IEC connector
• Video Inputs: S-video (Hosiden-socket), Composite video (RCA socket, via included adapter), 2.5 mm header (internal)
• IR-Remote input, 2.5 mm stereo socket
• Audio Outputs: 2.5 mm header (internal)
• Audio Inputs: 2.5 mm header (internal)
• Wake-Up: 2.5 mm header (internal)

http://www.bttv-gallery.de/pict1693.jpg_pinnacle_50i_a.jpg

Components Used

• NXP/Philips tda8275a (tuner)
• NXP/Philips SAA7133 (A/V decoder)

Identification

output of lspci -vnn:

Making it work

The card should be autodetected.

Drivers

If by chance your card is not autodetected, try using the module option

  modprobe saa7134 card=77

External Links

• Pinnacle PCTV 40i product homepage - provides general info