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13 FM Transmitter Control Reference
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16 The FM Transmitter (FM_TX) class includes controls for common features
17 of FM transmissions capable devices. Currently this class includes
18 parameters for audio compression, pilot tone generation, audio deviation
19 limiter, RDS transmission and tuning power features.
27 ``V4L2_CID_FM_TX_CLASS (class)``
28 The FM_TX class descriptor. Calling
29 :ref:`VIDIOC_QUERYCTRL` for this control will
30 return a description of this control class.
32 ``V4L2_CID_RDS_TX_DEVIATION (integer)``
33 Configures RDS signal frequency deviation level in Hz. The range and
34 step are driver-specific.
36 ``V4L2_CID_RDS_TX_PI (integer)``
37 Sets the RDS Programme Identification field for transmission.
39 ``V4L2_CID_RDS_TX_PTY (integer)``
40 Sets the RDS Programme Type field for transmission. This encodes up
41 to 31 pre-defined programme types.
43 ``V4L2_CID_RDS_TX_PS_NAME (string)``
44 Sets the Programme Service name (PS_NAME) for transmission. It is
45 intended for static display on a receiver. It is the primary aid to
46 listeners in programme service identification and selection. In
47 Annex E of :ref:`iec62106`, the RDS specification, there is a full
48 description of the correct character encoding for Programme Service
49 name strings. Also from RDS specification, PS is usually a single
50 eight character text. However, it is also possible to find receivers
51 which can scroll strings sized as 8 x N characters. So, this control
52 must be configured with steps of 8 characters. The result is it must
53 always contain a string with size multiple of 8.
55 ``V4L2_CID_RDS_TX_RADIO_TEXT (string)``
56 Sets the Radio Text info for transmission. It is a textual
57 description of what is being broadcasted. RDS Radio Text can be
58 applied when broadcaster wishes to transmit longer PS names,
59 programme-related information or any other text. In these cases,
60 RadioText should be used in addition to ``V4L2_CID_RDS_TX_PS_NAME``.
61 The encoding for Radio Text strings is also fully described in Annex
62 E of :ref:`iec62106`. The length of Radio Text strings depends on
63 which RDS Block is being used to transmit it, either 32 (2A block)
64 or 64 (2B block). However, it is also possible to find receivers
65 which can scroll strings sized as 32 x N or 64 x N characters. So,
66 this control must be configured with steps of 32 or 64 characters.
67 The result is it must always contain a string with size multiple of
70 ``V4L2_CID_RDS_TX_MONO_STEREO (boolean)``
71 Sets the Mono/Stereo bit of the Decoder Identification code. If set,
72 then the audio was recorded as stereo.
74 ``V4L2_CID_RDS_TX_ARTIFICIAL_HEAD (boolean)``
76 `Artificial Head <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_head>`__
77 bit of the Decoder Identification code. If set, then the audio was
78 recorded using an artificial head.
80 ``V4L2_CID_RDS_TX_COMPRESSED (boolean)``
81 Sets the Compressed bit of the Decoder Identification code. If set,
82 then the audio is compressed.
84 ``V4L2_CID_RDS_TX_DYNAMIC_PTY (boolean)``
85 Sets the Dynamic PTY bit of the Decoder Identification code. If set,
86 then the PTY code is dynamically switched.
88 ``V4L2_CID_RDS_TX_TRAFFIC_ANNOUNCEMENT (boolean)``
89 If set, then a traffic announcement is in progress.
91 ``V4L2_CID_RDS_TX_TRAFFIC_PROGRAM (boolean)``
92 If set, then the tuned programme carries traffic announcements.
94 ``V4L2_CID_RDS_TX_MUSIC_SPEECH (boolean)``
95 If set, then this channel broadcasts music. If cleared, then it
96 broadcasts speech. If the transmitter doesn't make this distinction,
97 then it should be set.
99 ``V4L2_CID_RDS_TX_ALT_FREQS_ENABLE (boolean)``
100 If set, then transmit alternate frequencies.
102 ``V4L2_CID_RDS_TX_ALT_FREQS (__u32 array)``
103 The alternate frequencies in kHz units. The RDS standard allows for
104 up to 25 frequencies to be defined. Drivers may support fewer
105 frequencies so check the array size.
107 ``V4L2_CID_AUDIO_LIMITER_ENABLED (boolean)``
108 Enables or disables the audio deviation limiter feature. The limiter
109 is useful when trying to maximize the audio volume, minimize
110 receiver-generated distortion and prevent overmodulation.
112 ``V4L2_CID_AUDIO_LIMITER_RELEASE_TIME (integer)``
113 Sets the audio deviation limiter feature release time. Unit is in
114 useconds. Step and range are driver-specific.
116 ``V4L2_CID_AUDIO_LIMITER_DEVIATION (integer)``
117 Configures audio frequency deviation level in Hz. The range and step
120 ``V4L2_CID_AUDIO_COMPRESSION_ENABLED (boolean)``
121 Enables or disables the audio compression feature. This feature
122 amplifies signals below the threshold by a fixed gain and compresses
123 audio signals above the threshold by the ratio of Threshold/(Gain +
126 ``V4L2_CID_AUDIO_COMPRESSION_GAIN (integer)``
127 Sets the gain for audio compression feature. It is a dB value. The
128 range and step are driver-specific.
130 ``V4L2_CID_AUDIO_COMPRESSION_THRESHOLD (integer)``
131 Sets the threshold level for audio compression freature. It is a dB
132 value. The range and step are driver-specific.
134 ``V4L2_CID_AUDIO_COMPRESSION_ATTACK_TIME (integer)``
135 Sets the attack time for audio compression feature. It is a useconds
136 value. The range and step are driver-specific.
138 ``V4L2_CID_AUDIO_COMPRESSION_RELEASE_TIME (integer)``
139 Sets the release time for audio compression feature. It is a
140 useconds value. The range and step are driver-specific.
142 ``V4L2_CID_PILOT_TONE_ENABLED (boolean)``
143 Enables or disables the pilot tone generation feature.
145 ``V4L2_CID_PILOT_TONE_DEVIATION (integer)``
146 Configures pilot tone frequency deviation level. Unit is in Hz. The
147 range and step are driver-specific.
149 ``V4L2_CID_PILOT_TONE_FREQUENCY (integer)``
150 Configures pilot tone frequency value. Unit is in Hz. The range and
151 step are driver-specific.
153 ``V4L2_CID_TUNE_PREEMPHASIS``
156 enum v4l2_preemphasis -
157 Configures the pre-emphasis value for broadcasting. A pre-emphasis
158 filter is applied to the broadcast to accentuate the high audio
159 frequencies. Depending on the region, a time constant of either 50
160 or 75 useconds is used. The enum v4l2_preemphasis defines possible
161 values for pre-emphasis. Here they are:
169 * - ``V4L2_PREEMPHASIS_DISABLED``
170 - No pre-emphasis is applied.
171 * - ``V4L2_PREEMPHASIS_50_uS``
172 - A pre-emphasis of 50 uS is used.
173 * - ``V4L2_PREEMPHASIS_75_uS``
174 - A pre-emphasis of 75 uS is used.
178 ``V4L2_CID_TUNE_POWER_LEVEL (integer)``
179 Sets the output power level for signal transmission. Unit is in
180 dBuV. Range and step are driver-specific.
182 ``V4L2_CID_TUNE_ANTENNA_CAPACITOR (integer)``
183 This selects the value of antenna tuning capacitor manually or
184 automatically if set to zero. Unit, range and step are
187 For more details about RDS specification, refer to :ref:`iec62106`
188 document, from CENELEC.