Me TV compatability with WinTV-HVR-950Q

Hi,

You should try to create a channel.conf file with "w_scan" then import it in
me-tv.

I'll send you the exact command when I'll get home.

Cheers,
Fred
On Sep 17, 2011 3:55 PM, "jabberwv" <email address hidden>
wrote:
> New question #171493 on Me TV:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/me-tv/+question/171493
>
> First of all, let me thank you for your hard work in creating what is a
very usable program (I am hoping;)). I just purchased a WinTV-HVR-950Q USB
stick tuner. I love Linux and am currently using Ubuntu's Natty Narwhal. Now
to my point: Your program installed wonderfully. My research indicated that
I needed VLC, which I also installed with no problems. Me TV indicates an
Auvitek AU8522 QAM/8VSB Frontend device. My problem is when I go with the
auto scan for the US, no channels are found. I currently use a very high
quality OTA antenna with no problem finding 15 local HD channels for my HD
TV. I have tried everything I can think of!
>
> --
> You received this question notification because you are a member of Me
> TV Maintenance, which is an answer contact for Me TV.

Thank you Mr. Cote! (sorry, I don't know how to place the accent marks) I look forward to the solving of my conundrum.

Here's the command:
w_scan -c US /usr/share/dvb/atsc/us-ATSC-center-frequencies-8VSB -X >
channels.conf

To be sure, you can check if the file us-ATSC-center-frequencies-8VSB exist.

Then in me-tv you can import it...

Good luck ;o)
Fred

On Sat, Sep 17, 2011 at 4:25 PM, jabberwv <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Question #171493 on Me TV changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/me-tv/+question/171493
>
> jabberwv posted a new comment:
> Thank you Mr. Cote! (sorry, I don't know how to place the accent marks)
> I look forward to the solving of my conundrum.
>
> --
> You received this question notification because you are a member of Me
> TV Maintenance, which is an answer contact for Me TV.
>

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"In a world without walls, who really needs Windows"
"Nothing is foolproof because fools are so ingenious"

Mr. Cote,

Thank you for the information. I downloaded w_scan and input the command you sent me. I got the following information back:

w_scan version 20101001 (compiled for DVB API 5.2)
WARNING:

COUNTRY CODE IS NOT DEFINED. FALLING BACK TO "DE"

using settings for GERMANY
DVB aerial
DVB-T Europe
frontend_type DVB-T, channellist 4
output format czap/tzap/szap/xine
Info: using DVB adapter auto detection.
main:2960: FATAL: ***** NO USEABLE DVB CARD FOUND. *****
Please check wether dvb driver is loaded and
verify that no dvb application (i.e. vdr) is running.

I plugged in the tuner, but I may have to re-start the computer for w_scan to recognize it but I am worried about the country code. Should I use USA instead of US?

Thanks again!

The parameter is definitely -c US. I just discover that when we specify the
country it is not mandatory to specify the file so the command is :
w_scan -c US -X > channels.conf

Did you installed w_scan with the "Software Center" (or apt-get) or you
installed it from the source code ? (I have the same question for me-tv)

On Sat, Sep 17, 2011 at 5:10 PM, jabberwv <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Question #171493 on Me TV changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/me-tv/+question/171493
>
> jabberwv posted a new comment:
> Mr. Cote,
>
> Thank you for the information. I downloaded w_scan and input the
> command you sent me. I got the following information back:
>
> w_scan version 20101001 (compiled for DVB API 5.2)
> WARNING:
>
> COUNTRY CODE IS NOT DEFINED. FALLING BACK TO "DE"
>
> using settings for GERMANY
> DVB aerial
> DVB-T Europe
> frontend_type DVB-T, channellist 4
> output format czap/tzap/szap/xine
> Info: using DVB adapter auto detection.
> main:2960: FATAL: ***** NO USEABLE DVB CARD FOUND. *****
> Please check wether dvb driver is loaded and
> verify that no dvb application (i.e. vdr) is running.
>
> I plugged in the tuner, but I may have to re-start the computer for
> w_scan to recognize it but I am worried about the country code. Should
> I use USA instead of US?
>
> Thanks again!
>
> --
> You received this question notification because you are a member of Me
> TV Maintenance, which is an answer contact for Me TV.
>

--
"In a world without walls, who really needs Windows"
"Nothing is foolproof because fools are so ingenious"

I installed it with apt-get. I also noticed that in the option to use an initial scan file, "us-ATSC-center-frequencies-8VSB" is there. I used that file but got the same results. I will use the command you just sent me and see if that fixes it.

Thank you sir.

Okay, I just use your command and got the following info back:

w_scan version 20101001 (compiled for DVB API 5.2)
using settings for UNITED STATES
ATSC
VSB US/CA, DVB-T TW
frontend_type ATSC, channellist 1
output format czap/tzap/szap/xine
Info: using DVB adapter auto detection.
main:2960: FATAL: ***** NO USEABLE DVB CARD FOUND. *****
Please check wether dvb driver is loaded and
verify that no dvb application (i.e. vdr) is running.

I think the dvb driver comes with this version of Ubuntu (11.04)

Does this help?

I forgot to ask if you've installed the firmware for your device ? if not,
here's the file you have to copy in /lib/firmware:
http://www.kernellabs.com/firmware/xc5000/dvb-fe-xc5000-1.6.114.fw

For more info:
http://linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Hauppauge_WinTV-HVR-950Q

2011/9/17 Frédéric Côté <email address hidden>

> Question #171493 on Me TV changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/me-tv/+question/171493
>
> Frédéric Côté proposed the following answer:
> The parameter is definitely -c US. I just discover that when we specify the
> country it is not mandatory to specify the file so the command is :
> w_scan -c US -X > channels.conf
>
> Did you installed w_scan with the "Software Center" (or apt-get) or you
> installed it from the source code ? (I have the same question for me-tv)
>
>
> On Sat, Sep 17, 2011 at 5:10 PM, jabberwv <
> <email address hidden>> wrote:
>
> > Question #171493 on Me TV changed:
> > https://answers.launchpad.net/me-tv/+question/171493
> >
> > jabberwv posted a new comment:
> > Mr. Cote,
> >
> > Thank you for the information. I downloaded w_scan and input the
> > command you sent me. I got the following information back:
> >
> > w_scan version 20101001 (compiled for DVB API 5.2)
> > WARNING:
> >
> > COUNTRY CODE IS NOT DEFINED. FALLING BACK TO "DE"
> >
> > using settings for GERMANY
> > DVB aerial
> > DVB-T Europe
> > frontend_type DVB-T, channellist 4
> > output format czap/tzap/szap/xine
> > Info: using DVB adapter auto detection.
> > main:2960: FATAL: ***** NO USEABLE DVB CARD FOUND. *****
> > Please check wether dvb driver is loaded and
> > verify that no dvb application (i.e. vdr) is running.
> >
> > I plugged in the tuner, but I may have to re-start the computer for
> > w_scan to recognize it but I am worried about the country code. Should
> > I use USA instead of US?
> >
> > Thanks again!
> >
> > --
> > You received this question notification because you are a member of Me
> > TV Maintenance, which is an answer contact for Me TV.
> >
>
>
> --
> "In a world without walls, who really needs Windows"
> "Nothing is foolproof because fools are so ingenious"
>
> You received this question notification because you are a member of Me
> TV Maintenance, which is an answer contact for Me TV.
>

--
"In a world without walls, who really needs Windows"
"Nothing is foolproof because fools are so ingenious"

You can also use CA as option for the country because Canada use the same
frequency (I'm in Quebec city and I'm able to scan my channel with -c US
instead of -c CA)

On Sat, Sep 17, 2011 at 5:30 PM, jabberwv <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Question #171493 on Me TV changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/me-tv/+question/171493
>
> Status: Answered => Open
>
> jabberwv is still having a problem:
> I installed it with apt-get. I also noticed that in the option to use
> an initial scan file, "us-ATSC-center-frequencies-8VSB" is there. I
> used that file but got the same results. I will use the command you
> just sent me and see if that fixes it.
>
> Thank you sir.
>
> --
> You received this question notification because you are a member of Me
> TV Maintenance, which is an answer contact for Me TV.
>

--
"In a world without walls, who really needs Windows"
"Nothing is foolproof because fools are so ingenious"

As I wrote a few mail back (2mins ago :P ) you have to copy this firmware
file to /lib/firmware:
http://www.kernellabs.com/firmware/xc5000/dvb-fe-xc5000-1.6.114.fw

And, yes the driver is include in Natty.

On Sat, Sep 17, 2011 at 5:35 PM, jabberwv <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Question #171493 on Me TV changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/me-tv/+question/171493
>
> jabberwv gave more information on the question:
> Okay, I just use your command and got the following info back:
>
> w_scan version 20101001 (compiled for DVB API 5.2)
> using settings for UNITED STATES
> ATSC
> VSB US/CA, DVB-T TW
> frontend_type ATSC, channellist 1
> output format czap/tzap/szap/xine
> Info: using DVB adapter auto detection.
> main:2960: FATAL: ***** NO USEABLE DVB CARD FOUND. *****
> Please check wether dvb driver is loaded and
> verify that no dvb application (i.e. vdr) is running.
>
> I think the dvb driver comes with this version of Ubuntu (11.04)
>
> Does this help?
>
> --
> You received this question notification because you are a member of Me
> TV Maintenance, which is an answer contact for Me TV.
>

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"In a world without walls, who really needs Windows"
"Nothing is foolproof because fools are so ingenious"

By the way, the light is on on the tuner, so It is at least powered.

Yes, that file is in /lib/firmware

>
>
>
> Yes, that file is in /lib/firmware
>
The file must be the one in the link I sent you. The one there by default is
not recent enough.

>
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"In a world without walls, who really needs Windows"
"Nothing is foolproof because fools are so ingenious"

Okay, I have moved the file using sudo. I got no error messages so I think it moved. I am scanning now . . .still nothing. I am sorry I am being such a pain!

The computer and the problem is moving to Marshall University now. I will have to continue this conversation when my son comes home next Saturday. Thank you so very much for all the help you have been. Have a good week!

It was not problem. We all need help at some point and I want to give back
all the help I received (and still get).

Together, we are stronger they said :)

Have a nice week too,
Fred

On Sat, Sep 17, 2011 at 6:20 PM, jabberwv <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Question #171493 on Me TV changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/me-tv/+question/171493
>
> jabberwv posted a new comment:
> The computer and the problem is moving to Marshall University now. I
> will have to continue this conversation when my son comes home next
> Saturday. Thank you so very much for all the help you have been. Have
> a good week!
>
> --
> You received this question notification because you are a member of Me
> TV Maintenance, which is an answer contact for Me TV.
>

--
"In a world without walls, who really needs Windows"
"Nothing is foolproof because fools are so ingenious"

I have a Hauppauge WinTV-HVR 950 (without the Q - I'm not sure what the difference is, if there is a difference). I have been trying for 2-3 years to get it to work with Ubuntu without success. I have tried to install w-scan in the past, but it never worked for me. Maybe I was trying to use the wrong version. Where is the best place to get a good working version of w-scan? Should I get it from the Software Center or from apt-get? Do I also need to get the firmware or does it already come with Ubuntu 11.04? If I finally get this to work it will be amazing!

I am just a newbie. All I know is what I have read on this post. If I get it working, I'll let you know.

Best regards,

Steve

Juan Collao <email address hidden> wrote:

>Your question #171493 on Me TV changed:
>https://answers.launchpad.net/me-tv/+question/171493
>
>Juan Collao posted a new comment:
>I have a Hauppauge WinTV-HVR 950 (without the Q - I'm not sure what the
>difference is, if there is a difference). I have been trying for 2-3
>years to get it to work with Ubuntu without success. I have tried to
>install w-scan in the past, but it never worked for me. Maybe I was
>trying to use the wrong version. Where is the best place to get a good
>working version of w-scan? Should I get it from the Software Center or
>from apt-get? Do I also need to get the firmware or does it already come
>with Ubuntu 11.04? If I finally get this to work it will be amazing!
>
>--
>You received this question notification because you asked the question.

>
>
> I have a Hauppauge WinTV-HVR 950 (without the Q - I'm not sure what the
> difference is, if there is a difference).

*The 950 work only with NTSC & ATSC. The 950Q also work with ClearQAM (Q =
QAM)*

I have been trying for 2-3
> years to get it to work with Ubuntu without success. I have tried to
> install w-scan in the past, but it never worked for me. Maybe I was
> trying to use the wrong version. Where is the best place to get a good
> working version of w-scan? Should I get it from the Software Center or
> from apt-get?

*The installed version don't depend on the packet manager you used. You can
use Software Center, apt-get or synaptic. You can see, in previous message,
how to use w_scan*

> Do I also need to get the firmware or does it already come
> with Ubuntu 11.04?

*Officially yes, you have to change something, here's a how-to for the 950
(the 950Q is easier to install):*
*http://linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Hauppauge_WinTV-HVR-950#Making_it_Work*
*
*
*But unofficially I would try the 950Q solution, the chipset used in both
stick seems very similar. You just have to copy this file in /lib/firmware :
*
*http://www.kernellabs.com/firmware/xc5000/dvb-fe-xc5000-1.6.114.fw *

If I finally get this to work it will be amazing!
>
*It will, eventually :) *

>
> --
"In a world without walls, who really needs Windows"
"Nothing is foolproof because fools are so ingenious"

Forget about the "unofficial" part. The demodulators are completely different.

Thank you for your help. So I was able to download w-scan from the Software Center without a problem. Then I followed the instructions provided here:

http://linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Hauppauge_WinTV-HVR-950#Making_it_Work*

I was able to download the zip file containing the Windows driver and then I extracted the file indicated in the instructions and now I have the file hcw85bda.sys on my home directory. Here is where I got stuck. The instructions say:

run the extract_xc3028.pl script found in linux/Documentation/video4linux:

./extract_xc3028.pl

When I first ran the command it gave me the obvious response: File not found. Then I searched for the file and I found the file extract_xc3028.pl in the directory usr/src/linux-headers-2.6.38-8/Documentation/video4linux/. Now here is my question: The file I extracted from the zip package is on my home directory and the executable file extract_xc3028.pl is on the video4linux folder. Do I need to move the file hcw85bda.sys to the video4linux folder for the command to work properly or should I just execute the command extract_xc3028.pl from the video4linux folder and it will find the driver on my home directory?

Thank you for your help.

Kind regards,

Juan

I would try something like this:

1 - Go to your home directory "cd ~/" (where the driver is),
2 - Then execute the script with all the path. From what I saw in your
post it will look like this:
      /usr/src/linux-headers-2.6.38-8/Documentation/video4linux/
extract_sc3028.pl
3 - Then follow the rest of the instruction in the "making it work"

Good luck,
Fred

On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 5:05 PM, Juan Collao <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Question #171493 on Me TV changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/me-tv/+question/171493
>
> Juan Collao posted a new comment:
> Thank you for your help. So I was able to download w-scan from the
> Software Center without a problem. Then I followed the instructions
> provided here:
>
> http://linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Hauppauge_WinTV-
> HVR-950#Making_it_Work*
>
> I was able to download the zip file containing the Windows driver and
> then I extracted the file indicated in the instructions and now I have
> the file hcw85bda.sys on my home directory. Here is where I got stuck.
> The instructions say:
>
> run the extract_xc3028.pl script found in
> linux/Documentation/video4linux:
>
> ./extract_xc3028.pl
>
> When I first ran the command it gave me the obvious response: File not
> found. Then I searched for the file and I found the file
> extract_xc3028.pl in the directory usr/src/linux-
> headers-2.6.38-8/Documentation/video4linux/. Now here is my question:
> The file I extracted from the zip package is on my home directory and
> the executable file extract_xc3028.pl is on the video4linux folder. Do I
> need to move the file hcw85bda.sys to the video4linux folder for the
> command to work properly or should I just execute the command
> extract_xc3028.pl from the video4linux folder and it will find the
> driver on my home directory?
>
> Thank you for your help.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Juan
>
> --
> You received this question notification because you are a member of Me
> TV Maintenance, which is an answer contact for Me TV.
>

--
"In a world without walls, who really needs Windows"
"Nothing is foolproof because fools are so ingenious"

Unfortunately, no luck. I tried to run:

sudo /usr/src/linux-headers-2.6.38-8/Documentation/video4linux/extract_xc3028.pl

First I tried without sudo and I got: Permission denied. Then I used sudo but I got the error message: command not found

That is strange because I see the file: extract_xc3028.pl

In the folder: /usr/src/linux-headers-2.6.38-8/Documentation/video4linux/

I checked the path and the file name multiple times and everything matches. I must be doing something wrong. Any ideas? Thank you so much for all your help up to this point.

Kind regards,

Juan

Add "perl" in front of the command:
perl /usr/src/linux-headers-2.6.38-8/Documentation/video4linux/
extract_sc3028.pl

On Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 11:20 PM, Juan Collao <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Question #171493 on Me TV changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/me-tv/+question/171493
>
> Juan Collao posted a new comment:
> Unfortunately, no luck. I tried to run:
>
> sudo /usr/src/linux-
> headers-2.6.38-8/Documentation/video4linux/extract_xc3028.pl
>
> First I tried without sudo and I got: Permission denied. Then I used
> sudo but I got the error message: command not found
>
> That is strange because I see the file: extract_xc3028.pl
>
> In the folder: /usr/src/linux-
> headers-2.6.38-8/Documentation/video4linux/
>
> I checked the path and the file name multiple times and everything
> matches. I must be doing something wrong. Any ideas? Thank you so much
> for all your help up to this point.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Juan
>
> --
> You received this question notification because you are a member of Me
> TV Maintenance, which is an answer contact for Me TV.
>

--
"In a world without walls, who really needs Windows"
"Nothing is foolproof because fools are so ingenious"

Fred,

I got it to work! I cannot thank you enough for your help. Ever since I switched from Windows to Linux, my wife gave me a hard time for not being able to make the TV USB to work. Now we can watch TV on our computer and the quality is amazing! METV is a really great program. Easy to use and has all the features I need.

Thanks a million,

Juan

PS. jabberwv - At some point I got the same error message you got:

main:2960: FATAL: ***** NO USEABLE DVB CARD FOUND. *****
Please check wether dvb driver is loaded and
verify that no dvb application (i.e. vdr) is running.

I re-started the computer with the device plugged in and it worked. Good luck!