VDR does need some of its core functionality upgraded - for example something like the Reel channel scan is badly missing, you should be able to easily scan for transponders from within VDR, just like most satellite receivers.
+1
Hmmm. My VDR automatically updates its channel list by itself, and adds all channels and transponders I ever needed. (which is far from what other receivers I know do.) The only thing I miss is a built-in way to get rid of channels that are gone. (I do have my own solution though.)
ah, you are watching the Astra 19.2 E , yes ? Astra has corrected service tables (nit, sdt,...) due to this vdr can update and add new channels. Please, try to delete your channels.conf and start to scan Astra with reelchannelscan, Will you find dvb-s2 channels ??
Goga