1 .. -*- coding: utf-8; mode: rst -*-
5 ************************************
6 ioctl VIDIOC_G_TUNER, VIDIOC_S_TUNER
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12 VIDIOC_G_TUNER - VIDIOC_S_TUNER - Get or set tuner attributes
18 .. c:function:: int ioctl( int fd, VIDIOC_G_TUNER, struct v4l2_tuner *argp )
21 .. c:function:: int ioctl( int fd, VIDIOC_S_TUNER, const struct v4l2_tuner *argp )
29 File descriptor returned by :ref:`open() <func-open>`.
32 Pointer to struct :c:type:`v4l2_tuner`.
38 To query the attributes of a tuner applications initialize the ``index``
39 field and zero out the ``reserved`` array of a struct
40 :c:type:`v4l2_tuner` and call the ``VIDIOC_G_TUNER`` ioctl
41 with a pointer to this structure. Drivers fill the rest of the structure
42 or return an ``EINVAL`` error code when the index is out of bounds. To
43 enumerate all tuners applications shall begin at index zero,
44 incrementing by one until the driver returns ``EINVAL``.
46 Tuners have two writable properties, the audio mode and the radio
47 frequency. To change the audio mode, applications initialize the
48 ``index``, ``audmode`` and ``reserved`` fields and call the
49 ``VIDIOC_S_TUNER`` ioctl. This will *not* change the current tuner,
50 which is determined by the current video input. Drivers may choose a
51 different audio mode if the requested mode is invalid or unsupported.
52 Since this is a write-only ioctl, it does not return the actually
55 :ref:`SDR <sdr>` specific tuner types are ``V4L2_TUNER_SDR`` and
56 ``V4L2_TUNER_RF``. For SDR devices ``audmode`` field must be initialized
57 to zero. The term 'tuner' means SDR receiver in this context.
59 To change the radio frequency the
60 :ref:`VIDIOC_S_FREQUENCY <VIDIOC_G_FREQUENCY>` ioctl is available.
63 .. tabularcolumns:: |p{1.3cm}|p{3.0cm}|p{6.6cm}|p{6.6cm}|
65 .. c:type:: v4l2_tuner
67 .. cssclass:: longtable
69 .. flat-table:: struct v4l2_tuner
75 - :cspan:`1` Identifies the tuner, set by the application.
80 Name of the tuner, a NUL-terminated ASCII string.
82 This information is intended for the user.
85 - :cspan:`1` Type of the tuner, see :c:type:`v4l2_tuner_type`.
90 Tuner capability flags, see :ref:`tuner-capability`. Audio flags
91 indicate the ability to decode audio subprograms. They will *not*
92 change, for example with the current video standard.
94 When the structure refers to a radio tuner the
95 ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_LANG1``, ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_LANG2`` and
96 ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_NORM`` flags can't be used.
98 If multiple frequency bands are supported, then ``capability`` is
99 the union of all ``capability`` fields of each struct
100 :c:type:`v4l2_frequency_band`.
103 - :cspan:`1` The lowest tunable frequency in units of 62.5 kHz, or
104 if the ``capability`` flag ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_LOW`` is set, in units
105 of 62.5 Hz, or if the ``capability`` flag ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_1HZ``
106 is set, in units of 1 Hz. If multiple frequency bands are
107 supported, then ``rangelow`` is the lowest frequency of all the
111 - :cspan:`1` The highest tunable frequency in units of 62.5 kHz,
112 or if the ``capability`` flag ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_LOW`` is set, in
113 units of 62.5 Hz, or if the ``capability`` flag
114 ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_1HZ`` is set, in units of 1 Hz. If multiple
115 frequency bands are supported, then ``rangehigh`` is the highest
116 frequency of all the frequency bands.
121 Some tuners or audio decoders can determine the received audio
122 subprograms by analyzing audio carriers, pilot tones or other
123 indicators. To pass this information drivers set flags defined in
124 :ref:`tuner-rxsubchans` in this field. For example:
127 - ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_MONO``
128 - receiving mono audio
132 - receiving stereo audio and a secondary audio program
136 - receiving mono or stereo audio, the hardware cannot distinguish
140 - receiving bilingual audio
143 - ``MONO | STEREO | LANG1 | LANG2``
144 - receiving mono, stereo or bilingual audio
149 When the ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_STEREO``, ``_LANG1``, ``_LANG2`` or
150 ``_SAP`` flag is cleared in the ``capability`` field, the
151 corresponding ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_`` flag must not be set here.
153 This field is valid only if this is the tuner of the current video
154 input, or when the structure refers to a radio tuner.
159 The selected audio mode, see :ref:`tuner-audmode` for valid
160 values. The audio mode does not affect audio subprogram detection,
161 and like a :ref:`control` it does not automatically
162 change unless the requested mode is invalid or unsupported. See
163 :ref:`tuner-matrix` for possible results when the selected and
164 received audio programs do not match.
166 Currently this is the only field of struct
167 struct :c:type:`v4l2_tuner` applications can change.
170 - :cspan:`1` The signal strength if known.
172 Ranging from 0 to 65535. Higher values indicate a better signal.
175 - :cspan:`1` Automatic frequency control.
177 When the ``afc`` value is negative, the frequency is too
178 low, when positive too high.
181 - :cspan:`1` Reserved for future extensions.
183 Drivers and applications must set the array to zero.
187 .. tabularcolumns:: |p{6.6cm}|p{2.2cm}|p{8.7cm}|
189 .. c:type:: v4l2_tuner_type
191 .. flat-table:: enum v4l2_tuner_type
196 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_RADIO``
198 - Tuner supports radio
199 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_ANALOG_TV``
201 - Tuner supports analog TV
202 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_SDR``
204 - Tuner controls the A/D and/or D/A block of a
205 Software Digital Radio (SDR)
206 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_RF``
208 - Tuner controls the RF part of a Software Digital Radio (SDR)
211 .. tabularcolumns:: |p{6.6cm}|p{2.2cm}|p{8.7cm}|
213 .. _tuner-capability:
215 .. cssclass:: longtable
217 .. flat-table:: Tuner and Modulator Capability Flags
222 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_LOW``
224 - When set, tuning frequencies are expressed in units of 62.5 Hz
226 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_NORM``
228 - This is a multi-standard tuner; the video standard can or must be
229 switched. (B/G PAL tuners for example are typically not considered
230 multi-standard because the video standard is automatically
231 determined from the frequency band.) The set of supported video
232 standards is available from the struct
233 :c:type:`v4l2_input` pointing to this tuner, see the
234 description of ioctl :ref:`VIDIOC_ENUMINPUT`
235 for details. Only ``V4L2_TUNER_ANALOG_TV`` tuners can have this
237 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_HWSEEK_BOUNDED``
239 - If set, then this tuner supports the hardware seek functionality
240 where the seek stops when it reaches the end of the frequency
242 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_HWSEEK_WRAP``
244 - If set, then this tuner supports the hardware seek functionality
245 where the seek wraps around when it reaches the end of the
247 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_STEREO``
249 - Stereo audio reception is supported.
250 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_LANG1``
252 - Reception of the primary language of a bilingual audio program is
253 supported. Bilingual audio is a feature of two-channel systems,
254 transmitting the primary language monaural on the main audio
255 carrier and a secondary language monaural on a second carrier.
256 Only ``V4L2_TUNER_ANALOG_TV`` tuners can have this capability.
257 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_LANG2``
259 - Reception of the secondary language of a bilingual audio program
260 is supported. Only ``V4L2_TUNER_ANALOG_TV`` tuners can have this
262 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_SAP``
264 - Reception of a secondary audio program is supported. This is a
265 feature of the BTSC system which accompanies the NTSC video
266 standard. Two audio carriers are available for mono or stereo
267 transmissions of a primary language, and an independent third
268 carrier for a monaural secondary language. Only
269 ``V4L2_TUNER_ANALOG_TV`` tuners can have this capability.
273 The ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_LANG2`` and ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_SAP``
274 flags are synonyms. ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_SAP`` applies when the tuner
275 supports the ``V4L2_STD_NTSC_M`` video standard.
276 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_RDS``
278 - RDS capture is supported. This capability is only valid for radio
280 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_RDS_BLOCK_IO``
282 - The RDS data is passed as unparsed RDS blocks.
283 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_RDS_CONTROLS``
285 - The RDS data is parsed by the hardware and set via controls.
286 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_FREQ_BANDS``
288 - The :ref:`VIDIOC_ENUM_FREQ_BANDS`
289 ioctl can be used to enumerate the available frequency bands.
290 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_HWSEEK_PROG_LIM``
292 - The range to search when using the hardware seek functionality is
294 :ref:`VIDIOC_S_HW_FREQ_SEEK` for
296 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_1HZ``
298 - When set, tuning frequencies are expressed in units of 1 Hz
303 .. tabularcolumns:: |p{6.6cm}|p{2.2cm}|p{8.7cm}|
305 .. _tuner-rxsubchans:
307 .. flat-table:: Tuner Audio Reception Flags
312 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_MONO``
314 - The tuner receives a mono audio signal.
315 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_STEREO``
317 - The tuner receives a stereo audio signal.
318 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_LANG1``
320 - The tuner receives the primary language of a bilingual audio
321 signal. Drivers must clear this flag when the current video
322 standard is ``V4L2_STD_NTSC_M``.
323 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_LANG2``
325 - The tuner receives the secondary language of a bilingual audio
326 signal (or a second audio program).
327 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_SAP``
329 - The tuner receives a Second Audio Program.
333 The ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_LANG2`` and ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_SAP``
334 flags are synonyms. The ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_SAP`` flag applies
335 when the current video standard is ``V4L2_STD_NTSC_M``.
336 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_RDS``
338 - The tuner receives an RDS channel.
342 .. tabularcolumns:: |p{6.6cm}|p{2.2cm}|p{8.7cm}|
346 .. flat-table:: Tuner Audio Modes
351 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_MODE_MONO``
353 - Play mono audio. When the tuner receives a stereo signal this a
354 down-mix of the left and right channel. When the tuner receives a
355 bilingual or SAP signal this mode selects the primary language.
356 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_MODE_STEREO``
358 - Play stereo audio. When the tuner receives bilingual audio it may
359 play different languages on the left and right channel or the
360 primary language is played on both channels.
362 Playing different languages in this mode is deprecated. New
363 drivers should do this only in ``MODE_LANG1_LANG2``.
365 When the tuner receives no stereo signal or does not support
366 stereo reception the driver shall fall back to ``MODE_MONO``.
367 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_MODE_LANG1``
369 - Play the primary language, mono or stereo. Only
370 ``V4L2_TUNER_ANALOG_TV`` tuners support this mode.
371 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_MODE_LANG2``
373 - Play the secondary language, mono. When the tuner receives no
374 bilingual audio or SAP, or their reception is not supported the
375 driver shall fall back to mono or stereo mode. Only
376 ``V4L2_TUNER_ANALOG_TV`` tuners support this mode.
377 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_MODE_SAP``
379 - Play the Second Audio Program. When the tuner receives no
380 bilingual audio or SAP, or their reception is not supported the
381 driver shall fall back to mono or stereo mode. Only
382 ``V4L2_TUNER_ANALOG_TV`` tuners support this mode.
384 .. note:: The ``V4L2_TUNER_MODE_LANG2`` and ``V4L2_TUNER_MODE_SAP``
386 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_MODE_LANG1_LANG2``
388 - Play the primary language on the left channel, the secondary
389 language on the right channel. When the tuner receives no
390 bilingual audio or SAP, it shall fall back to ``MODE_LANG1`` or
391 ``MODE_MONO``. Only ``V4L2_TUNER_ANALOG_TV`` tuners support this
398 .. tabularcolumns:: |p{1.5cm}|p{1.5cm}|p{2.9cm}|p{2.9cm}|p{2.9cm}|p{2.9cm}|
402 .. flat-table:: Tuner Audio Matrix
405 :widths: 7 7 14 14 14 14
408 - :cspan:`4` Selected ``V4L2_TUNER_MODE_``
409 * - Received ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_``
414 - ``LANG1_LANG2``\ [#f1]_
426 - Mono/SAP (preferred) or Mono/Mono
430 - Stereo L/R (preferred) or Mono L+R
431 - Stereo L/R (preferred) or Mono L+R
432 - L/R (preferred) or L+R/L+R
436 - Stereo L/R (preferred) or Mono L+R
438 - L+R/SAP (preferred) or L/R or L+R/L+R
439 * - ``LANG1 | LANG2``
441 - Lang1/Lang2 (deprecated\ [#f2]_) or Lang1/Lang1
444 - Lang1/Lang2 (preferred) or Lang1/Lang1
453 On success 0 is returned, on error -1 and the ``errno`` variable is set
454 appropriately. The generic error codes are described at the
455 :ref:`Generic Error Codes <gen-errors>` chapter.
458 The struct :c:type:`v4l2_tuner` ``index`` is out of
462 This mode has been added in Linux 2.6.17 and may not be supported by
466 Playback of both languages in ``MODE_STEREO`` is deprecated. In the
467 future drivers should produce only the primary language in this mode.
468 Applications should request ``MODE_LANG1_LANG2`` to record both
469 languages or a stereo signal.