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dvb frequencies for VLC Player in dublin

  • 08-09-2011 10:54pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,285 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    I want to set up RTE2 on VLC Player and stream it to watch the rugby world cup in work.
    Anyone know what frequency RTE 2 HD is on?

    Cheers

    Eoin


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    738MHZ

    You can set up a shortcut by the way.

    "C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" dvb-t:// :dvb-frequency=738000000"


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,285 ✭✭✭eoinf


    cheers but all i get is a radio station am i doing something wrong.

    Is there a scan.conf file i can use to watch all DVB channels in VLC?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,285 ✭✭✭eoinf


    yeah just listening to Pat Kenny Waffling on.

    its bugging me cause i have used it before but i cant seem to get the correct channel frequency.

    is there anything else i can use to strem RTE2?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,077 ✭✭✭parasite


    are the channels not there in the menu: playback -> program ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,285 ✭✭✭eoinf


    ok got it up but its very very very jumpy.

    any tips on how best to stream this feed?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    eoinf wrote: »
    ok got it up but its very very very jumpy.

    any tips on how best to stream this feed?

    Define jumpy ? If it is not signal related ie pixelated signal break up content (if its an indoor aerial, its best left by window cill for max reception) then its processing power.... lots needed for h264 content. VLCs X264 decoder is normally fine though.

    BTW....... http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/worldcup/live.html (would that not be simpler ???)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,285 ✭✭✭eoinf


    a frame every couple of seconds.

    Its not signal related as i can watch DVB in WMC MediaPortal and the crappy software that came with the USB stick.

    maybe it is the processor in the HTPC.

    we have no access to the net in work but i was going to bring the iphone/Ipad to work.

    I must admit i was also just messing around to see if i could do the same with live TV.

    cheers for your help.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 sigfridb


    Guys,

    Here is the complete list of shortcuts for all channels:

    RTE one
    "C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" dvb-t:// :dvb-frequency=738000000 :dvb-bandwidth=8 :program=1101
    
    RTE 2
    "C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" dvb-t:// :dvb-frequency=738000000 :dvb-bandwidth=8 :program=1102
    
    TV3
    "C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" dvb-t:// :dvb-frequency=738000000 :dvb-bandwidth=8 :program=1103
    
    TG4
    "C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" dvb-t:// :dvb-frequency=738000000 :dvb-bandwidth=8 :program=1104
    
    RTE NEWS
    "C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" dvb-t:// :dvb-frequency=738000000 :dvb-bandwidth=8 :program=1105
    
    3e
    "C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" dvb-t:// :dvb-frequency=738000000 :dvb-bandwidth=8 :program=1106
    
    RTE jr
    "C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" dvb-t:// :dvb-frequency=738000000 :dvb-bandwidth=8 :program=1107
    
    RTE one+1
    "C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" dvb-t:// :dvb-frequency=738000000 :dvb-bandwidth=8 :program=1108
    


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 sigfridb


    For the ones interested, I've made a little program to stream with unicast the Saorview channels onto you network.

    Copy the below code onto a text file and save it as a *.bat file.

    don't forget to change your VLC path at the begining of the code:

    scsaorviewstreaming.jpg

    [PHP]@echo off

    set vlc_path=C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\

    goto main

    :main

    cls

    echo ________________________________
    echo.
    echo SAORVIEW VLC STREAMING
    echo.
    echo.
    echo ________________________________
    echo.
    echo.
    echo Enter the IP address of the destination device:
    echo.
    set /p destip=IP address:
    echo.
    set /p destport=Port:
    echo
    :menu
    cls
    echo ________________________________
    echo.
    echo SAORVIEW VLC STREAMING
    echo.
    echo Destination (%destip%:%destport%)
    echo ________________________________
    echo.
    echo.
    echo Choose the channel you want to stream:
    echo.
    echo 1. RTE one
    echo 2. RTE two
    echo 3. TV3
    echo 4. TG4
    echo 5. RTE news
    echo 6. 3e
    echo 7. RTE jr
    echo 8. RTE one +1
    echo.
    echo 9. Change the destination IP and port
    echo 10. Quit
    echo.
    :choice
    set /P C=Selection:

    if "%C%"=="1" goto ch1
    if "%C%"=="2" goto ch2
    if "%C%"=="3" goto ch3
    if "%C%"=="4" goto ch4
    if "%C%"=="5" goto ch5
    if "%C%"=="6" goto ch6
    if "%C%"=="7" goto ch7
    if "%C%"=="8" goto ch8
    if "%C%"=="9" goto main
    if "%C%"=="10" exit

    goto choice

    :ch1
    set ch_id=1101
    set ch_name=RTE one
    goto streamtv

    :ch2
    set ch_id=1102
    set ch_name=RTE two
    goto streamtv

    :ch3
    set ch_id=1103
    set ch_name=TV3
    goto streamtv

    :ch4
    set ch_id=1104
    set ch_name=TG4
    goto streamtv

    :ch5
    set ch_id=1105
    set ch_name=RTE news
    goto streamtv

    :ch6
    set ch_id=1106
    set ch_name=3e
    goto streamtv

    :ch7
    set ch_id=1107
    set ch_name=RTE jr
    goto streamtv

    :ch8
    set ch_id=1108
    set ch_name=RTE one +1
    goto streamtv

    :streamtv
    cls
    echo ________________________________
    echo.
    echo SAORVIEW VLC STREAMING
    echo.
    echo.
    echo ________________________________
    echo.
    echo.
    echo STREAMING IN PROGRESS
    echo.
    echo Channel: %ch_name%
    echo.
    echo Destination IP: %destip%
    echo Destination port: %destport%
    cd "%vlc_path%"
    vlc dvb-t://frequency=738000000 :adapter=0:dvb-bandwidth=8 --program=%ch_id% --sout #duplicate{dst=std{access=udp,mux=ts,dst=%destip%:%destport%,sap}
    goto menu
    [/PHP]


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 112 ✭✭captainbirdseye


    VLC looks "interlaced" compared to Media Centre.
    Media Centre is jumpy because it writes to and reads from the HDD.
    Any ideas?


    Fix: In VLC - Video > Deinterlace > Automatic
    > Deinterlace mode > Blend.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 112 ✭✭captainbirdseye


    Is there a way to get the program info to show in VLC?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭snaps


    cant you just watch rte player?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 112 ✭✭captainbirdseye


    I could but then I'd be using an online catch up service. I'd rather watch sport live before I find out the score from some muppet on facebook.

    Of course I could watch it live online (rte live, aertv, etc.) but then the quality of DVB-T (Saorview) is far superior and the Euros are on RTE 2 HD which I can receive using a €7 aerial plugged into my laptop.

    http://www3.buyincoins.com/details/digital-tv-hdtv-dvb-t-usb-stick-dongle-tuner-recorder-receiver-product-70.html


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 594 ✭✭✭rurs


    Is there a way to get the program info to show in VLC?

    Tools>Program Guide


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 112 ✭✭captainbirdseye


    Thanks rurs!
    At the moment I have shortcuts to individual channels in a folder so when I go to program guide I get information for only that channel.
    Do you know if there a better way to do this?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 Nalydyenlo


    Thanks rurs!
    At the moment I have shortcuts to individual channels in a folder so when I go to program guide I get information for only that channel.
    Do you know if there a better way to do this?

    Here's a VLC playlist for the Saorview TV channels I made using notepad. It's handy because you don't need shortcuts. Plus you don't have to go to 'playback -> programme' every time you want to change the channel - simply use the navigator. You can only view the program guide for the channel you're currently viewing but all you have to do is change channel with the navigator and you can see the guide for that channel. Paste the code into notepad and change the dvb frequency in each track to that of your local transmitter and then save it with the extension .xspf instead of .txt. Frequencies can be found here: http://www.mpeg4ireland.com/dtt-muxes#mapping
    It's set to work in Cork city, so change the frequency of each channel from 666000000 to whatever yours is and it should work. When you edit and save it as an .xspf file, clicking on it should open VLC player with the playlist loaded. If not right, click it and open it with VLC.

    <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
    <playlist xmlns="http://xspf.org/ns/0/" xmlns:vlc="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/playlist/ns/0/" version="1">
    	<title>Saorview Playlist</title>
    	<trackList>
    		<track>
    			<title>RTE 1</title>
    			<location>dvb-t://</location>
    			<duration>2700000</duration>
    			<extension application="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/playlist/0">
    				<vlc:id>0</vlc:id>
    				<vlc:option>dvb-frequency=666000000</vlc:option>
    				<vlc:option>dvb-bandwidth=8</vlc:option>
    				<vlc:option>program=1101</vlc:option>
    			</extension>
    		</track>
    		<track>
    			<title>RTE 2</title>
    			<location>dvb-t://</location>
    			<duration>2700000</duration>
    			<extension application="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/playlist/0">
    				<vlc:id>1</vlc:id>
    				<vlc:option>dvb-frequency=666000000</vlc:option>
    				<vlc:option>dvb-bandwidth=8</vlc:option>
    				<vlc:option>program=1102</vlc:option>
    			</extension>
    		</track>
    		<track>
    			<title>TV 3</title>
    			<location>dvb-t://</location>
    			<duration>2700000</duration>
    			<extension application="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/playlist/0">
    				<vlc:id>2</vlc:id>
    				<vlc:option>dvb-frequency=666000000</vlc:option>
    				<vlc:option>dvb-bandwidth=8</vlc:option>
    				<vlc:option>program=1103</vlc:option>
    			</extension>
    		</track>
    		<track>
    			<title>TG 4</title>
    			<location>dvb-t://</location>
    			<duration>2700000</duration>
    			<extension application="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/playlist/0">
    				<vlc:id>3</vlc:id>
    				<vlc:option>dvb-frequency=666000000</vlc:option>
    				<vlc:option>dvb-bandwidth=8</vlc:option>
    				<vlc:option>program=1104</vlc:option>
    			</extension>
    		</track>
    		<track>
    			<title>RTE NEWS NOW</title>
    			<location>dvb-t://</location>
    			<duration>2700000</duration>
    			<extension application="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/playlist/0">
    				<vlc:id>4</vlc:id>
    				<vlc:option>dvb-frequency=666000000</vlc:option>
    				<vlc:option>dvb-bandwidth=8</vlc:option>
    				<vlc:option>program=1105</vlc:option>
    			</extension>
    		</track>
    		<track>
    			<title>3 e</title>
    			<location>dvb-t://</location>
    			<duration>2700000</duration>
    			<extension application="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/playlist/0">
    				<vlc:id>5</vlc:id>
    				<vlc:option>dvb-frequency=666000000</vlc:option>
    				<vlc:option>dvb-bandwidth=8</vlc:option>
    				<vlc:option>program=1106</vlc:option>
    			</extension>
    		</track>
    		<track>
    			<title>RTE Junior</title>
    			<location>dvb-t://</location>
    			<duration>2700000</duration>
    			<extension application="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/playlist/0">
    				<vlc:id>6</vlc:id>
    				<vlc:option>dvb-frequency=666000000</vlc:option>
    				<vlc:option>dvb-bandwidth=8</vlc:option>
    				<vlc:option>program=1107</vlc:option>
    			</extension>
    		</track>
    		<track><title>RTE one + 1</title>
    			<location>dvb-t://</location>
    			<duration>2700000</duration>
    			<extension application="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/playlist/0">
    				<vlc:id>7</vlc:id>
    				<vlc:option>dvb-frequency=666000000</vlc:option>
    				<vlc:option>dvb-bandwidth=8</vlc:option>
    				<vlc:option>program=1108</vlc:option>
    			</extension>
    		</track>
    	</trackList>
    </playlist>
    


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 Nalydyenlo


    sigfridb wrote: »
    Guys,

    Here is the complete list of shortcuts for all channels:........

    Where did you get the channel/program codes. Have you got the codes for the Saorview radio stations? I made a VLC playlist using your program codes (see my previous post above) and I want to include the radio stations too. Thanks.


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