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An analogue (PAL) USB based device from [[Pinnacle]].
== How to get your Pinnacle PCTV USB2 device to work ==


It is supported under Linux.
* Download the latest v4l-dvb drivers:
The original drivers in my gentoo kernel
linux-2.6.22-gentoo-r9 did not work, so I had to use more recent v4l drivers.
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Download the latest v4l-dvb drivers (e.g. v4l-dvb-816f256c2973.tar.gz)
from the v4l homepage [http://linuxtv.org/hg/v4l-dvb linuxtv.org/hg/v4l-dvb]:


==Overview/Features==
* unpack, compile and install the drivers:



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# tar xzf v4l-dvb-816f256c2973.tar.gz
===Components Used===
# cd v4l-dvb-816f256c2973.tar.gz
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* LG TAPE-S701D (tuner)
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# make
* ? (audio decoder)
* EmpiaTech EM2820 (video decoder & USB bridge)

===Identification===
''output of lsusb -v''


== Making it Work==

===Firmware===
n/a

===Drivers===
The drivers built into the gentoo kernel linux-2.6.22-gentoo-r9 did not work, so a more recent set was required. You can download the latest v4l-dvb drivers from [http://linuxtv.org/hg/v4l-dvb LinuxTV's V4L-DVB repo]. Unpack, compile and install the drivers; more detailed instructions are listed on the website, but essentially the entail:
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$ tar xzf v4l-dvb-816f256c2973.tar.gz
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$ cd v4l-dvb-816f256c2973.tar.gz
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$ make
# make install
# make install


* Set the parameters for module loading:
After that, set the parameters for module loading:
In my case (I work on a gentoo system), I had to
For example, on a gentoo system, you might want to add a file em28xx in /etc/modules.d and do an update-modules -f.
add a file em28xx in /etc/modules.d and do an update-modules -f.


content of file em28xx:
content of file em28xx:
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options tuner pal=b secam=b
options tuner pal=b secam=b


The tunertype I used in older kernels (pre 2.6.22) was '''56''' but
Note: if tuner type ''38'' doesn't work for you, try ''56'' instead.
now I have to use tunertype '''38''' for some reason. My Tuner is a
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TAPE-S701D.


===Sample kernel output===
* I use the following script to watch tv:
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If you have problems, have a look at the kernel messages (dmesg) when you plug in the device and see
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if the drivers are loaded without any errors.
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Maybe you have another tuner built-in your PCTV USB2 device. So experiment with
⚫
other settings for tuner or let the driver decide, what tuner to use by not specifying the tuner type in modprobe.conf. Good luck!


===User example===
Here's a small handy script that allows one to watch tv with the device:
#!/bin/sh -x
#!/bin/sh -x
gnome-screensaver-command --exit
gnome-screensaver-command --exit
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mplayer tv://
mplayer tv://
kill $pid_sox
kill $pid_sox
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Of course, you will need to setup the channels in your .mplayer/config file; e.g.:

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* Of course, you need to setup the channels in your .mplayer/config file:


:
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:
:


* Enjoy watching TV
Now Enjoy watching TV!

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If you have problems, have a look at the kernel messages (dmesg) when you plug in the device and see
===Remote Control Support===
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if the drivers are loaded without any errors.
?
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Maybe you have another tuner built-in your PCTV USB2 device. So experiment with

⚫
other settings for tuner or let the driver decide, what tuner to use by not specifying the tuner type in modprobe.conf. Good luck!
==External Links==
* [ Pinnacle product page]

Revision as of 20:17, 29 January 2008

An analogue (PAL) USB based device from Pinnacle.

It is supported under Linux.

Overview/Features

Components Used

  • LG TAPE-S701D (tuner)
  • ? (audio decoder)
  • EmpiaTech EM2820 (video decoder & USB bridge)

Identification

output of lsusb -v


Making it Work

Firmware

n/a

Drivers

The drivers built into the gentoo kernel linux-2.6.22-gentoo-r9 did not work, so a more recent set was required. You can download the latest v4l-dvb drivers from LinuxTV's V4L-DVB repo. Unpack, compile and install the drivers; more detailed instructions are listed on the website, but essentially the entail: 

$ tar xzf v4l-dvb-816f256c2973.tar.gz
$ cd v4l-dvb-816f256c2973.tar.gz
$ make
# make install

After that, set the parameters for module loading: For example, on a gentoo system, you might want to add a file em28xx in /etc/modules.d and do an update-modules -f.

content of file em28xx: 

alias char-major-81 videodev
alias char-major-81-0 tveeprom
alias char-major-81-1 em28xx
options em28xx card=3 tuner=38
options tuner pal=b secam=b

Note: if tuner type 38 doesn't work for you, try 56 instead.

Sample kernel output

If you have problems, have a look at the kernel messages (dmesg) when you plug in the device and see if the drivers are loaded without any errors. Maybe you have another tuner built-in your PCTV USB2 device. So experiment with other settings for tuner or let the driver decide, what tuner to use by not specifying the tuner type in modprobe.conf. Good luck!

User example

Here's a small handy script that allows one to watch tv with the device: 

#!/bin/sh -x
gnome-screensaver-command --exit
sox -t ossdsp -r 48000 -q -b -c 2 /dev/dsp2 -t ossdsp /dev/dsp &
pid_sox=$!
mplayer tv://
kill $pid_sox

Of course, you will need to setup the channels in your .mplayer/config file; e.g.: 

:
vo=xv
tv=input=0:driver=v4l2:device=/dev/video0:channels=32-SF1,SE11-SF2...
:

Now Enjoy watching TV!

Remote Control Support

?

External Links

  • [ Pinnacle product page]
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