Specifications

1. Introduction

This document was written to assist the reader in setting up and configuring TV tuner cards based on the

Bt848 or Bt878 chipsets in the Linux operating system. It outlines how to enable the necessary kernel and/or

software support and various television applications and software methods of capture usable with your device.

While there is some attempt to catalog individual cards and features in Appendix C, the ultimate best source

of information about your card and its capabilities will be found in the printed manual that came with your

device or the manufacturer's website.

1.1. Copyright Information

Permission is granted to copy, distribute, and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free

Documentation License, Version 1.2 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation with no

Invariant Sections, no Front−Cover Texts, and no Back−Cover Texts. A copy of the license can be found in

Appendix F.

1.2. Disclaimer

No liability for the contents of this document can be accepted. Use the concepts, examples and other content

entirely at your own risk. There may be technical or other inaccuracies that may result in the loss of

irreplaceable data. In any case, proceed with caution, and realize that although errors are unlikely, the author

can accept no responsibility for them.

All copyrights are held by their respective owners, unless specifically noted otherwise. Use of a term in this

document should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark.

Naming of particular products or brands should not be seen as endorsements.

1.3. New Versions

This is the first release of the initial rewrite.

The latest version number of this document can be found here.

1.4. Credits

Eric Sandeen deserves profuse thanks for writing the original Bttv−HOWTO and allowing me to assume its

maintenance. Thanks also to Greg Watson for use of the script in Appendix D

Also, I would like to thank Marla, without whose encouragement this project would not have been possible.

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