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==Installation and Channel Setup== |
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'''1. Install the package'''<BR> |
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Instructions on doing so will vary by distribution. For example, with [http://www.debian.org/ Debian GNU/Linux] and Debian-derived distributions (such as [http://www.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu]), one can install from the GNOME desktop using Synaptic or from the command-line with one of these commands: |
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aptitude install {{{frontend}}} |
aptitude install {{{frontend}}} |
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apt-get install {{{frontend}}} |
apt-get install {{{frontend}}} |
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'''2. Channel Setup '''<BR> |
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Next, create the channels list using the [[scan]] utility from the [[LinuxTV dvb-apps]]: |
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mkdir ~/.xine |
mkdir ~/.xine |
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scan ''/ |
scan ''/path_to/initial_tuning_file'' >~/.xine/channels.conf |
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{{{frontend}}} dvb:// |
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You should now see a broadcast TV channel. |
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{{{frontend_specific}}} |
{{{frontend_specific}}} |
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Revision as of 01:50, 28 November 2007
Installation and Channel Setup
1. Install the package
Instructions on doing so will vary by distribution. For example, with Debian GNU/Linux and Debian-derived distributions (such as Ubuntu), one can install from the GNOME desktop using Synaptic or from the command-line with one of these commands:
aptitude install {{{frontend}}}
apt-get install {{{frontend}}}
2. Channel Setup
Next, create the channels list using the scan utility from the LinuxTV dvb-apps:
mkdir ~/.xine scan /path_to/initial_tuning_file >~/.xine/channels.conf
Usage
Now start up {{{frontend}}} and choose DVB from the menu. Alternatively, you may accomplish this on the command line with:
{{{frontend}}} dvb://
You should now see a broadcast TV channel.
{{{frontend_specific}}}
Methods of changing channel other than the previous/next keys will cause a channel list to be displayed; this will display some now/next information, depending on what's been received on the current multiplex and any previously visited (this information is not remembered when you quit {{{frontend}}}).
Notes
- Xine appears to only tune DVB-S channels via the channels.conf file if you are using a Universal type lnbf. That is one with an LO: 9750/10600. C-Band LO: 5150 and Ku band LO:10750 commonly used in North America seem to be unsupported as yet unless Deadfly missed something.
- xine-lib 1.2 will follow the XDG Base Directory Specification; by default, it will use ~/.config/xine-lib/channels.conf.
External Links
- xine Digital TV (DVB) - HOWTO use xine for DVB
- Official xine homepage