C't vdr

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Background

The c't VDR project is one of a few distributions that install a vdr environment on your (dedicated) home video recording PC. C't is a German IT magazine, the c't VDR project is mainly targeted at their readers, hence it is all in German. This page is to collect information on how the c't VDR distribution can be utilized for English users or others.

Scribbles so far

These are a few scribbles of what (I think) needs to be covered in this page:

1. Prerequisits the ct-vdr doesn't deliver a complete system - some components are not included on the installation for legal reasons etc. However, the setup routine is clever enough to download and install additional components directly from the internet. Hence it is best practice to install the ct-vdr on a PC that has an internet connection. Ideal is a broadband connection that is already connected, for example through your broadband modem/router.

well, and since VDR is all about the video output via a DVB device - you need one as well. Most likely this is a Nexus card for DVB-S (satelite).

2. Getting the distribution and installing it. well, get ctvdr206.iso from http://www.heise.de/ct/ftp/projekte/vdr/isodownload.shtml and burn it to a CD install it ... you might need some help to get through the German options

3. Changing the OS language to English:

  • log in as root
  • execute 'dpkg-reconfigure locales' and follow the wizard
  • reboot ... now your system should talk english to you.
  • (btw: the wizard will change the files /etc/locale.gen and /etc/environment accordingly)

4. Changing the VDR language to English:

  • use the keyboard while whatching the VDR output on your Full-Featured DVB card
  • press m (for the menu), go down to "Einstellungen" (Setup) and press Enter
  • press Enter for OSD (on screen display)
  • on "Sprache" (language) press the left cursor once to change from Deutsch (German) to English
  • press Enter to confirm ... now most the VDR stuff is in English
  • TODO: How to change the /etc/vdr/commands.conf to have English menu entries in the commands menu

5. Changing time zone and time settings:

  • the default ct-VDR installation set to Berlin, which is CET (winter) / CEST (summer)
  • run 'tzconfig' as root to change the location
  • you can manually check /etc/timezone and /etc/localtime to confirm what tzconfig did
  • I had to re-set my time with 'date -s "23:10" to the correct local time (it was 2 hours off)
  • confirm 'date' shows the correct local time and 'date -u' shows the correct UTC time - compare to http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock if not sure
  • now the time information should be OK, also the EPG time information should be corrected. For example: whatching German or French program in the UK (BST/GMT) will update the EPG -1 hour.


... to be continued ...