[vdr] Wish list for VDR 1.0

["Jean-Claude Repetto" <jrepetto@mxmlab.com>]

Hi,

The version number of VDR is approaching 1.0, and it is already a great
software, but in my opinion, there are a few missing important features in
the current version :

1) Subtitles
It main not seem important for german or english people, since AFAIK very
few channels are using subtitles in these countries. But in other countries
such as France, Spain or Italy, lots of movie channels are broadcasting with
two audio tracks, one in original language, and the second dubbed. Most
people prefer watching movies with the original sound track and subtitles.
According to Dave Chapman, all channels are using teletext subtitles, and
not DVB subtitles. I know that the OSD capabilities of the Siemens DVB card
are limited, that it is not possible to display full screen teletext pages,
but it should be possible to display subtitles.
In addition to display, VDR should be able to record the subtitles.

2) Recording multiple audio channels.
I haven't tried this, but I am not sure that the current version of VDR can
record several audio tracks, so that it is possible to choose the language
at replay. Very useful for foreign language learning  _ look at this message
: I really need to improve my english :-)

3) Radios
There are lots of radio channels, all commercial sat receivers can receive
them, I think lots of people are listening to radios, so VDR should be able
to receive and record them.

Jean-Claude