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== Mini HOW-TOs == |
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'''How do I scan for QAM channels?''' |
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pcHDTV 3000 supports unencrypted [[QAM]] channels over cable. You must have the [[DVB]] module drivers (cx88_dvb) loaded to use QAM. [TODO add link to pcHDTV forums on DVB driver installation.] To scan for QAM channels: |
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1. Install the 'dvb-apps' tools from cvs. See http://www.linuxtv.org. |
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TODO add cvs instructions |
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2. Save 'http://www.digitalregime.com/patches/channels.conf-qam-correct' to '~/.azap/channels.conf'. |
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You should be able to scan for QAM channels using 'azap' from the dvb-apps. Run 'azap [channel]' to scan for a specified channel, e.g., 'azap c80'. Cable channels typically begin at 80. A FE_HAS_LOCK indicates a signal lock on channel. |
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MythTV 0.17 supports automagic scanning of DVB channels. Make sure you compile it with DVB support. |
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'''How do I know if a QAM channel is encrypted?''' |
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There does not seem to be a way to tell for certain. See this [http://www.linuxtv.org/pipermail/linux-dvb/2005-March/000460.html post] and this [http://www.linuxtv.org/pipermail/linux-dvb/2005-March/000557.html reply] (March, 2005). |
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'''How do I record a stream from DVB?''' |
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You can use dvbstream and dtvstream. See this [http://www.xmission.com/~pchdtv/forum/viewtopic.php?t=591 post] (March 19, 2005). |
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== Links == |
== Links == |
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Revision as of 20:47, 20 March 2005
A U.S. based DVB Card Vendor that produces ATSC HDTV PCI cards and claims explicitly that they are working under Linux.
FAQ
TODO...
Mini HOW-TOs
How do I scan for QAM channels?
pcHDTV 3000 supports unencrypted QAM channels over cable. You must have the DVB module drivers (cx88_dvb) loaded to use QAM. [TODO add link to pcHDTV forums on DVB driver installation.] To scan for QAM channels:
1. Install the 'dvb-apps' tools from cvs. See http://www.linuxtv.org.
TODO add cvs instructions
2. Save 'http://www.digitalregime.com/patches/channels.conf-qam-correct' to '~/.azap/channels.conf'.
You should be able to scan for QAM channels using 'azap' from the dvb-apps. Run 'azap [channel]' to scan for a specified channel, e.g., 'azap c80'. Cable channels typically begin at 80. A FE_HAS_LOCK indicates a signal lock on channel.
MythTV 0.17 supports automagic scanning of DVB channels. Make sure you compile it with DVB support.
How do I know if a QAM channel is encrypted?
There does not seem to be a way to tell for certain. See this post and this reply (March, 2005).
How do I record a stream from DVB?
You can use dvbstream and dtvstream. See this post (March 19, 2005).