Re: [vdr] analog input with TT C-2300??

2007-04-17 Thread Simon Baxter
> > Does this mean there's an MPEG2-encoder onboard as well? How do I use > > this? With v4l2/ivtv and pvrinput? > Yes it's a full featured card(lacking in some areas like rf-out though) > with hw mpeg2 encoding. I'm also considering buying this card and > any comments or experiences from users o

Re: [vdr] analog input with TT C-2300??

2007-04-17 Thread mikke
On Wed, Apr 18, 2007 at 01:53:06AM +0100, Simon Baxter wrote: > I'm looking at getting a Technotrend C-2300 card. > > The card specs on dvbshop.net indicate: > > Bu 1 Audio-In 3,5mm Jack-plug > Bu 2 Composite-Video-In Cinch-female connector > > Does this mean there's an MPEG2-encoder onboard as

[vdr] analog input with TT C-2300??

2007-04-17 Thread Simon Baxter
I'm looking at getting a Technotrend C-2300 card. The card specs on dvbshop.net indicate: Bu 1 Audio-In 3,5mm Jack-plug Bu 2 Composite-Video-In Cinch-female connector Does this mean there's an MPEG2-encoder onboard as well? How do I use this? With v4l2/ivtv and pvrinput? Thanks

[vdr] EFF Europe petition against IPRED2

2007-04-17 Thread Johannes Stezenbach
Hi, IANAL so forgive me if it is irrelevant, but to me it seems important enough to pass the information on. Quoting http://www.copycrime.eu/ : "On April 24th, the European Parliament will vote on IPRED2, the Second Intellectual Property Enforcement Directive. ... If IPRED2 passes in its

[vdr] Question about epg.data updating.

2007-04-17 Thread VDR User
When VDR compares epg data to see whether its been updated, does it actually compare the show description/info data or just certain fields in the epg data entry? I'm guessing the latter because I've noticed that when I populate extended epg data, a lot of shows will have a generic description. I

Re: [vdr] Question about audio on FF C2300/Nexus-CA

2007-04-17 Thread Torgeir Veimo
On 17 Apr 2007, at 20:09, Simon Baxter wrote: Hi everyone. Can you use a fully-featured card (with MPEG decoder) without using the decoder? I've read you need to attach an external cable from the card audio output to the PC soundcard. Is this necessary??? Can you just use xineliboutpu

Re: [vdr] CAM/CI Dumb Question

2007-04-17 Thread Ruediger Dohmhardt
Simon Baxter wrote: >>> Question is, when you're using a CAM to decrypt channels, can it decrypt >>> multiple channels simultaneously like the above for FTA??? >>> >> AFAIK, yes, under certain conditions: >> 1) vdr 1.5.x needed >> 2) your CAM must support multiple streams >> 3) your CAM must

Re: [vdr] Question about audio on FF C2300/Nexus-CA

2007-04-17 Thread Reinhard Nissl
Hi, my answers are based on vdr-xine -- just give it a try ;-) Simon Baxter wrote: > Can you use a fully-featured card (with MPEG decoder) without using the > decoder? yes. > I've read you need to attach an external cable from the card audio output to > the PC soundcard. Is this necessary???

[vdr] Question about audio on FF C2300/Nexus-CA

2007-04-17 Thread Simon Baxter
Hi everyone. Can you use a fully-featured card (with MPEG decoder) without using the decoder? I've read you need to attach an external cable from the card audio output to the PC soundcard. Is this necessary??? Can you just use xineliboutput or vdr-xine as a soft device instead?? _