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>`.
37 To query the attributes of a tuner applications initialize the ``index``
38 field and zero out the ``reserved`` array of a struct
39 :c:type:`v4l2_tuner` and call the ``VIDIOC_G_TUNER`` ioctl
40 with a pointer to this structure. Drivers fill the rest of the structure
41 or return an ``EINVAL`` error code when the index is out of bounds. To
42 enumerate all tuners applications shall begin at index zero,
43 incrementing by one until the driver returns ``EINVAL``.
45 Tuners have two writable properties, the audio mode and the radio
46 frequency. To change the audio mode, applications initialize the
47 ``index``, ``audmode`` and ``reserved`` fields and call the
48 ``VIDIOC_S_TUNER`` ioctl. This will *not* change the current tuner,
49 which is determined by the current video input. Drivers may choose a
50 different audio mode if the requested mode is invalid or unsupported.
51 Since this is a write-only ioctl, it does not return the actually
54 :ref:`SDR <sdr>` specific tuner types are ``V4L2_TUNER_SDR`` and
55 ``V4L2_TUNER_RF``. For SDR devices ``audmode`` field must be initialized
56 to zero. The term 'tuner' means SDR receiver in this context.
58 To change the radio frequency the
59 :ref:`VIDIOC_S_FREQUENCY <VIDIOC_G_FREQUENCY>` ioctl is available.
62 .. tabularcolumns:: |p{1.3cm}|p{3.0cm}|p{6.6cm}|p{6.6cm}|
64 .. c:type:: v4l2_tuner
66 .. cssclass:: longtable
68 .. flat-table:: struct v4l2_tuner
74 - :cspan:`1` Identifies the tuner, set by the application.
79 Name of the tuner, a NUL-terminated ASCII string.
81 This information is intended for the user.
84 - :cspan:`1` Type of the tuner, see :c:type:`v4l2_tuner_type`.
89 Tuner capability flags, see :ref:`tuner-capability`. Audio flags
90 indicate the ability to decode audio subprograms. They will *not*
91 change, for example with the current video standard.
93 When the structure refers to a radio tuner the
94 ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_LANG1``, ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_LANG2`` and
95 ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_NORM`` flags can't be used.
97 If multiple frequency bands are supported, then ``capability`` is
98 the union of all ``capability`` fields of each struct
99 :c:type:`v4l2_frequency_band`.
102 - :cspan:`1` The lowest tunable frequency in units of 62.5 kHz, or
103 if the ``capability`` flag ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_LOW`` is set, in units
104 of 62.5 Hz, or if the ``capability`` flag ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_1HZ``
105 is set, in units of 1 Hz. If multiple frequency bands are
106 supported, then ``rangelow`` is the lowest frequency of all the
110 - :cspan:`1` The highest tunable frequency in units of 62.5 kHz,
111 or if the ``capability`` flag ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_LOW`` is set, in
112 units of 62.5 Hz, or if the ``capability`` flag
113 ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_1HZ`` is set, in units of 1 Hz. If multiple
114 frequency bands are supported, then ``rangehigh`` is the highest
115 frequency of all the frequency bands.
120 Some tuners or audio decoders can determine the received audio
121 subprograms by analyzing audio carriers, pilot tones or other
122 indicators. To pass this information drivers set flags defined in
123 :ref:`tuner-rxsubchans` in this field. For example:
126 - ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_MONO``
127 - receiving mono audio
131 - receiving stereo audio and a secondary audio program
135 - receiving mono or stereo audio, the hardware cannot distinguish
139 - receiving bilingual audio
142 - ``MONO | STEREO | LANG1 | LANG2``
143 - receiving mono, stereo or bilingual audio
148 When the ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_STEREO``, ``_LANG1``, ``_LANG2`` or
149 ``_SAP`` flag is cleared in the ``capability`` field, the
150 corresponding ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_`` flag must not be set here.
152 This field is valid only if this is the tuner of the current video
153 input, or when the structure refers to a radio tuner.
158 The selected audio mode, see :ref:`tuner-audmode` for valid
159 values. The audio mode does not affect audio subprogram detection,
160 and like a :ref:`control` it does not automatically
161 change unless the requested mode is invalid or unsupported. See
162 :ref:`tuner-matrix` for possible results when the selected and
163 received audio programs do not match.
165 Currently this is the only field of struct
166 struct :c:type:`v4l2_tuner` applications can change.
169 - :cspan:`1` The signal strength if known.
171 Ranging from 0 to 65535. Higher values indicate a better signal.
174 - :cspan:`1` Automatic frequency control.
176 When the ``afc`` value is negative, the frequency is too
177 low, when positive too high.
180 - :cspan:`1` Reserved for future extensions.
182 Drivers and applications must set the array to zero.
186 .. tabularcolumns:: |p{6.6cm}|p{2.2cm}|p{8.7cm}|
188 .. c:type:: v4l2_tuner_type
190 .. flat-table:: enum v4l2_tuner_type
195 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_RADIO``
197 - Tuner supports radio
198 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_ANALOG_TV``
200 - Tuner supports analog TV
201 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_SDR``
203 - Tuner controls the A/D and/or D/A block of a
204 Software Digital Radio (SDR)
205 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_RF``
207 - Tuner controls the RF part of a Software Digital Radio (SDR)
210 .. tabularcolumns:: |p{6.6cm}|p{2.2cm}|p{8.7cm}|
212 .. _tuner-capability:
214 .. cssclass:: longtable
216 .. flat-table:: Tuner and Modulator Capability Flags
221 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_LOW``
223 - When set, tuning frequencies are expressed in units of 62.5 Hz
225 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_NORM``
227 - This is a multi-standard tuner; the video standard can or must be
228 switched. (B/G PAL tuners for example are typically not considered
229 multi-standard because the video standard is automatically
230 determined from the frequency band.) The set of supported video
231 standards is available from the struct
232 :c:type:`v4l2_input` pointing to this tuner, see the
233 description of ioctl :ref:`VIDIOC_ENUMINPUT`
234 for details. Only ``V4L2_TUNER_ANALOG_TV`` tuners can have this
236 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_HWSEEK_BOUNDED``
238 - If set, then this tuner supports the hardware seek functionality
239 where the seek stops when it reaches the end of the frequency
241 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_HWSEEK_WRAP``
243 - If set, then this tuner supports the hardware seek functionality
244 where the seek wraps around when it reaches the end of the
246 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_STEREO``
248 - Stereo audio reception is supported.
249 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_LANG1``
251 - Reception of the primary language of a bilingual audio program is
252 supported. Bilingual audio is a feature of two-channel systems,
253 transmitting the primary language monaural on the main audio
254 carrier and a secondary language monaural on a second carrier.
255 Only ``V4L2_TUNER_ANALOG_TV`` tuners can have this capability.
256 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_LANG2``
258 - Reception of the secondary language of a bilingual audio program
259 is supported. Only ``V4L2_TUNER_ANALOG_TV`` tuners can have this
261 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_SAP``
263 - Reception of a secondary audio program is supported. This is a
264 feature of the BTSC system which accompanies the NTSC video
265 standard. Two audio carriers are available for mono or stereo
266 transmissions of a primary language, and an independent third
267 carrier for a monaural secondary language. Only
268 ``V4L2_TUNER_ANALOG_TV`` tuners can have this capability.
272 The ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_LANG2`` and ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_SAP``
273 flags are synonyms. ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_SAP`` applies when the tuner
274 supports the ``V4L2_STD_NTSC_M`` video standard.
275 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_RDS``
277 - RDS capture is supported. This capability is only valid for radio
279 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_RDS_BLOCK_IO``
281 - The RDS data is passed as unparsed RDS blocks.
282 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_RDS_CONTROLS``
284 - The RDS data is parsed by the hardware and set via controls.
285 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_FREQ_BANDS``
287 - The :ref:`VIDIOC_ENUM_FREQ_BANDS`
288 ioctl can be used to enumerate the available frequency bands.
289 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_HWSEEK_PROG_LIM``
291 - The range to search when using the hardware seek functionality is
293 :ref:`VIDIOC_S_HW_FREQ_SEEK` for
295 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_CAP_1HZ``
297 - When set, tuning frequencies are expressed in units of 1 Hz
302 .. tabularcolumns:: |p{6.6cm}|p{2.2cm}|p{8.7cm}|
304 .. _tuner-rxsubchans:
306 .. flat-table:: Tuner Audio Reception Flags
311 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_MONO``
313 - The tuner receives a mono audio signal.
314 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_STEREO``
316 - The tuner receives a stereo audio signal.
317 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_LANG1``
319 - The tuner receives the primary language of a bilingual audio
320 signal. Drivers must clear this flag when the current video
321 standard is ``V4L2_STD_NTSC_M``.
322 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_LANG2``
324 - The tuner receives the secondary language of a bilingual audio
325 signal (or a second audio program).
326 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_SAP``
328 - The tuner receives a Second Audio Program.
332 The ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_LANG2`` and ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_SAP``
333 flags are synonyms. The ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_SAP`` flag applies
334 when the current video standard is ``V4L2_STD_NTSC_M``.
335 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_RDS``
337 - The tuner receives an RDS channel.
341 .. tabularcolumns:: |p{6.6cm}|p{2.2cm}|p{8.7cm}|
345 .. flat-table:: Tuner Audio Modes
350 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_MODE_MONO``
352 - Play mono audio. When the tuner receives a stereo signal this a
353 down-mix of the left and right channel. When the tuner receives a
354 bilingual or SAP signal this mode selects the primary language.
355 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_MODE_STEREO``
357 - Play stereo audio. When the tuner receives bilingual audio it may
358 play different languages on the left and right channel or the
359 primary language is played on both channels.
361 Playing different languages in this mode is deprecated. New
362 drivers should do this only in ``MODE_LANG1_LANG2``.
364 When the tuner receives no stereo signal or does not support
365 stereo reception the driver shall fall back to ``MODE_MONO``.
366 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_MODE_LANG1``
368 - Play the primary language, mono or stereo. Only
369 ``V4L2_TUNER_ANALOG_TV`` tuners support this mode.
370 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_MODE_LANG2``
372 - Play the secondary language, mono. When the tuner receives no
373 bilingual audio or SAP, or their reception is not supported the
374 driver shall fall back to mono or stereo mode. Only
375 ``V4L2_TUNER_ANALOG_TV`` tuners support this mode.
376 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_MODE_SAP``
378 - Play the Second Audio Program. When the tuner receives no
379 bilingual audio or SAP, or their reception is not supported the
380 driver shall fall back to mono or stereo mode. Only
381 ``V4L2_TUNER_ANALOG_TV`` tuners support this mode.
383 .. note:: The ``V4L2_TUNER_MODE_LANG2`` and ``V4L2_TUNER_MODE_SAP``
385 * - ``V4L2_TUNER_MODE_LANG1_LANG2``
387 - Play the primary language on the left channel, the secondary
388 language on the right channel. When the tuner receives no
389 bilingual audio or SAP, it shall fall back to ``MODE_LANG1`` or
390 ``MODE_MONO``. Only ``V4L2_TUNER_ANALOG_TV`` tuners support this
395 \begin{adjustbox}{width=\columnwidth}
399 .. flat-table:: Tuner Audio Matrix
404 - :cspan:`5` Selected ``V4L2_TUNER_MODE_``
405 * - Received ``V4L2_TUNER_SUB_``
410 - ``LANG1_LANG2``\ [#f1]_
422 - Mono/SAP (preferred) or Mono/Mono
426 - Stereo L/R (preferred) or Mono L+R
427 - Stereo L/R (preferred) or Mono L+R
428 - L/R (preferred) or L+R/L+R
432 - Stereo L/R (preferred) or Mono L+R
434 - L+R/SAP (preferred) or L/R or L+R/L+R
435 * - ``LANG1 | LANG2``
437 - Lang1/Lang2 (deprecated [#f2]_) or Lang1/Lang1
440 - Lang1/Lang2 (preferred) or Lang1/Lang1
444 \end{adjustbox}\newline\newline
449 On success 0 is returned, on error -1 and the ``errno`` variable is set
450 appropriately. The generic error codes are described at the
451 :ref:`Generic Error Codes <gen-errors>` chapter.
454 The struct :c:type:`v4l2_tuner` ``index`` is out of
458 This mode has been added in Linux 2.6.17 and may not be supported by
462 Playback of both languages in ``MODE_STEREO`` is deprecated. In the
463 future drivers should produce only the primary language in this mode.
464 Applications should request ``MODE_LANG1_LANG2`` to record both
465 languages or a stereo signal.