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I can start vlc in windows with the command 'vlc channels.conf' (conf file generated via ubuntu). This plays the first playlist DVB channel, however when I try to change channel via the playlist, the channel change is indicated in the window title bar but there is no video or audio - just the cone. ...

Yes, I'm aware of that but you're missing the point - that's why I did the scan in Ubuntu and copied the channels.conf file to Windows. You can then use the same channels.conf file under Windows to view dvb channels via the Playlist.

If you read the whole post, using the Ubuntu created channels.conf file in Windows does allow you to view dvb channels as stated.

This may be useful... Using 'scan' with the relevant parameters in Ubuntu produces a channels.conf file which can be used to start vlc in a linux terminal with the command 'vlc channels.conf'. This allows you to watch dvb, viewing the Playlist shows the available channels. If you copy the same chann...

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Not a huge problem but I wanted to search for 's-video' specifically but this never returns any results. I've tried quotes, +, etc - nothing? I know it's out there because I've posted with the term included!

You can't set the capture pin when Streaming, only when Playing.

Yes - all ok in Virtualdub - only vlc 9.x streaming doesn't work.

Yes when setting up to Play, but No when setting up to 'Stream' , the Stream Output window opens to configure the streaming options, then press the 'Stream' button, you don't get the Properties windows to select Stream Format, Mixer and Crossbar as before, so you can't select a non-tv source such a...

Hi I select the capture device and click on Advance Options which opens the Advance Options window. I select the Device Properties check box and press 'ok' which closes the Advance Options window. Now, if I press 'Play' various Properties windows open to select Stream Format, Mixer and Crossbar wher...

Hi I am trying to stream s-video from one of my hybrid TV cards - this worked fine with v8.x but I can't get it to work with v9.x. Vlc will play the s-video input fine but I can't get access to the non-tv options when trying to stream from the card. The card is in the Device list and I've ticked the...