If your region is not listed, or you are using an uncommon cable provider, you will need to create your own initial file.
Navigate to that directory. You should see subdirectories like:
Example for :
| Issue | Likely Cause | Solution | |-------|--------------|----------| | No lock on any frequency | Wrong initial file (wrong region/delivery system) | Obtain correct initial file | | Only partial services found | NIT missing other transponders | Use -f to force full initial list | | AUTO parameters fail | Old or buggy demodulator firmware | Specify parameters explicitly | | Permission errors | User not in video group | sudo usermod -a -G video $USER | dvbv5scan initial file
: It primarily uses the modern DVBv5 format , which supports all current digital TV standards (DVB-T/T2, DVB-S/S2, DVB-C, ATSC, and ISDB-T).
Are you using an , satellite (DVB-S) , or cable (DVB-C) ? What tuner hardware are you using?
The dvb-format-convert utility (part of v4l-utils) converts older channels.conf files to DVBv5 format: If your region is not listed, or you
[CHANNEL] DELIVERY_SYSTEM = DVBC/ANNEX_A FREQUENCY = 322000000 SYMBOL_RATE = 6900000 INNER_FEC = NONE MODULATION = QAM/256 INVERSION = AUTO
The dvbv5-scan initial file is the essential map that tells your Linux DVB hardware where to start looking. Whether you use the community-maintained tables or write your own, understanding this file is the first step toward a stable, DIY digital television setup.
# DVB-T initial file for UK Freeview # Crystal Palace transmitter Are you using an , satellite (DVB-S) , or cable (DVB-C)
Are you scanning for , satellite (DVB-S2) , or cable signals so I can provide a specific file template?
dvb-format-convert -I CHANNEL -O DVBV5 old_channels.conf > my_new_initial_file.conf