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Support using the new [[multiproto]] API has been attempted. <br/>
Support using the new [[multiproto]] API has been attempted. <br/>
A patch with remote control support was posted here: http://www.linuxtv.org/pipermail/linux-dvb/2008-March/024233.html
A patch with remote control support was posted here: http://www.linuxtv.org/pipermail/linux-dvb/2008-March/024233.html <br/>
An updated [[S2API]] based patch was posted here: http://www.linuxtv.org/pipermail/linux-dvb/2008-October/029830.html <br/>
<span style="color:#ff0000;">'''Conflicting reports suggest TS packet losses are now fixed...'''</span> <br/>


===Sample kernel output===
===Sample kernel output===

Revision as of 15:04, 6 November 2008

Top view of the S2-3600 PCB
Bottom view of the S2-3600 PCB

A DVB-S2 USB 2.0 Device from TechnoTrend.

It is currently unsupported, but experimental support has been attempted.

Overview/Features

This is a USB 2.0 device capable of receiving DVB-S and DVB-S2 tranponders.
Upon connection to the USB port, the devices' LED is orange and turns green upon module load.
The USB receiver comes with a black RC5 remote control. IR events can be read from /dev/input/eventX
Reception is not yet stable as there are packet losses from the TS!

Components Used

  • Cyrix CY7C68013A USB controller
  • STB0899 demod
  • STB6100 tuner

Identification

Vendor ID: 0B48
Product ID: 3007

Making it Work

Firmware

The device does not need any special firmware.
It is still possible to upload a new firmware to the device, although this is not implemented.

Drivers

Support using the new multiproto API has been attempted.
A patch with remote control support was posted here: http://www.linuxtv.org/pipermail/linux-dvb/2008-March/024233.html
An updated S2API based patch was posted here: http://www.linuxtv.org/pipermail/linux-dvb/2008-October/029830.html
Conflicting reports suggest TS packet losses are now fixed...

Sample kernel output

provide the relevant portion of dmesg here

Remote Control Support

The black TT remote is supported by the device.

External Links