(Satellite/Cable) The rate at which symbols are transmitted. 2. Using the Initial File with dvbv5-scan
If you have used older tools like scan or w_scan , you might be familiar with the single-line DVBv3 format:
Every file format starts with a header block defining the delivery system type: : Marks the beginning of a tuning parameter block. dvbv5scan initial file
Currently, dvbv5-scan requires a physical "initial tuning file" containing specific frequencies and parameters (transponders) to start the scanning process. If this file is outdated or missing for your region, the tool is essentially unusable without manual research. Feature Concept: "Discovery Mode" ( --blind-init )
The exact parameters required in an initial file depend entirely on your delivery medium. 1. DVB-T / DVB-T2 (Digital Terrestrial) (Satellite/Cable) The rate at which symbols are transmitted
Cable files generally depend on your specific internet/TV service provider.
An initial file (often with a .ini extension) is not a channel list. It is a . BANDWIDTH_HZ for DVB-T
The structure of these files has evolved. While older formats used a simple single-line syntax, DVBv5 files use a key-value format that is much easier to read and extend. A typical entry might look like a block of text defining the DELIVERY_SYSTEM BANDWIDTH_HZ
: Required keys vary by standard (e.g., BANDWIDTH_HZ for DVB-T, MODULATION and SYMBOL_RATE for DVB-C). DVB-T (Terrestrial)