: The tool locks onto a known frequency listed in the initial file.
-v (Optional): Enables verbose mode. Use this if the scan fails, as it shows real-time signal strength (SNR) and locking status. Troubleshooting Common Errors 1. "dvbv5-scan: Engine failed to lock"
Example custom file for an unknown DVB-T frequency:
For example, to scan an Astra satellite, you might use an existing file located at /usr/share/dvb/dvb-s/Astra-28.2E . dvbv5scan initial file
dvbv5-scan offers several command-line options that give you fine-grained control over the scanning process. Some of the most useful ones include:
You will see lines like:
Save it as myscan.conf and point dvbv5-scan toward it. Troubleshooting "No Signal" Errors : The tool locks onto a known frequency
dvbv5-scan -a 1 --sat_number=13 /path/to/hotbird-initial-file.conf
Example for :
ls /usr/share/dvb/dvbv5/dvb-t/
cannot efficiently scan every possible frequency. The initial file provides a list of known "transponders" or physical channels for a specific region or provider. The Scanning Process dvbv5-scan
dvbv5-scan can start from this single point. When it locks onto the signal and reads the NIT, it should discover all other transponders on that network, allowing for a full scan.
to a channels.conf file: