[linux-dvb] Re: Hauppauge WinTV Nova-S SE ----> Unknown device 1016

[Andrew de Quincey <adq_dvb@lidskialf.net>]

On Wednesday 01 Dec 2004 11:46, Lucian Muresan wrote:
> Andrew de Quincey wrote:
> > Obviously it would be good to support the card; however, if you're
> > looking to actually _use_ the card in the near future, I'd say return it
> > quickly. If it is using the PN1010, I can't can say when it would be
> > supported - if the docs are unavailable, it would be a matter of taking
> > the windows drivers apart, which could take a while.
>
> Well, as there is the possibility that inside the tin box there is this
> unknown PN1010, I'll try to evaluate if the tin box can be safely opened
> whithoult scratching or something, to be able to still return the card.
> But if it's the S5H1420 for which there is some documentation, do you
> think it's doable? For now, this card is not installed yet in my HTPC on 
> which I'm using VDR & Freevo, but in my desktop PC, which is
> dual-booting linux and windows. But I might consider also the fact that
> in my 4/1 Diseqc switch setup this card doesn't seem to do a perfect job
> under windows either. It seems to have switching problems, I can only
> reliable switch to channels on the first LNB, but not on the other 3.
> Maybe I should I try the Technotrend BDA driver/App under Windows. I
> first thought it's only for DVB-T according to the info on their HP, but
> now I looked in the INF-Files, too. Maybe I'll keep the card if the BDA
> drivers work better, the tinbox can be opened and there is the Samsung
> S5H1420 demodulator inside. I'll see tonight after work...

Most likely it is doable yeah - although you'll need to know more info about 
the rest of the tuner itself as well... there is likely to be one other chip 
in it - the PLL synth. Hopefullly I just missed the tuner docs on the site.