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w_scan2 dvb-t/c satellite and cable scanning for vlc mplayer etc

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:08 pm
by stemsee

I compiled this on fatdog, its very easy. And it works well.
example scan

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 w_scan2 -c GB -M -f t >> /root/.mplayer/channels.conf

in console for options type

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w_scan2 --help
w_scan2.sfs
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Re: w_scan2 dvb-t/c satellite and cable scanning for vlc mplayer etc

Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:29 pm
by number77

Hello stemsee
I could do with a little advice on its use. Like what do I do to add it to vlc and are these scans for internet channels or
do I need a dvb receiver. And is vlc on xenial64 ok.


Re: w_scan2 dvb-t/c satellite and cable scanning for vlc mplayer etc

Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:11 pm
by Clarity

@stemsee I just found my unused ATSC USB TV-Radio stick; MyGica model U5072.

Its directions, of course, is 4Windows, but would like to try its use on PUPPY. If I connect it to my FATDOG or my Slacko64 V8.0... can you or someone walk me thru PC system discovery and local channel use?

Is this simple?


Re: w_scan2 dvb-t/c satellite and cable scanning for vlc mplayer etc

Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 11:12 pm
by dancytron
number77 wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:29 pm

Hello stemsee
I could do with a little advice on its use. Like what do I do to add it to vlc and are these scans for internet channels or
do I need a dvb receiver. And is vlc on xenial64 ok.

Here's a thread from the old forum on that.

http://oldforum.puppylinux.com/viewtopi ... 4#p1056514

VLC doesn't like to run as root. There are a couple of different work arounds for that, but just be aware.


Re: w_scan2 dvb-t/c satellite and cable scanning for vlc mplayer etc

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:24 am
by number77

Thanks stemsee that explains what it is for. I do not have a usb tuner at present only a dvb box, Sunray4.
It has usb but only for programming it.
If I get a usb tuner I will be back.
Thanks for answering.