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VCR−HOWTO − Using your GNU/Linux computer as a VCR

Table of Contents

VCR−HOWTO − Using your GNU/Linux computer as a VCR. ....................................................................1

Brian Hayward, twivel@slothmud.org. ...................................................................................................1

1. Introduction. .........................................................................................................................................1

2. Technologies. .......................................................................................................................................1

3. Implementation. ...................................................................................................................................1

4. Alternate Recorder − Creating VCD's for playback on DVD/VCD Players. ......................................1

5. Further Information.. ............................................................................................................................2

6. Getting Help. ........................................................................................................................................2

7. Concluding Remarks. ...........................................................................................................................2

8. Questions and Answers. .......................................................................................................................2

1. Introduction. .........................................................................................................................................2

1.1 Copyright. ..........................................................................................................................................2

1.2 Disclaimer. .........................................................................................................................................2

1.3 News. .................................................................................................................................................3

1.4 Credits. ...............................................................................................................................................3

1.5 Translations. .......................................................................................................................................3

2. Technologies. .......................................................................................................................................3

2.1 Tuner or Capture Card. ......................................................................................................................3

2.2 Kernel video4linux driver. .................................................................................................................4

2.3 Frame Capture Software. ...................................................................................................................4

3. Implementation. ...................................................................................................................................4

3.1 Install and Configure Tuner Card. .....................................................................................................4

3.2 Configure xawtv to function properly. ..............................................................................................4

Sample .xawtv configuration file. ..............................................................................................4

3.3 Install the avifile library. ....................................................................................................................9

Compiling and installing avifile−0.53−5. ...................................................................................9

3.4 Installing the VCR frame−grabber program. .....................................................................................9

Compiling and installing vcr−1.07. ............................................................................................9

Sample .vcrrc configuration file. ..............................................................................................10

3.5 Using cron to record your favorite program.. ..................................................................................14

Sample cron shell script. ...........................................................................................................14

Calling the script from cron. .....................................................................................................14

Calling the script from at. .........................................................................................................15

4. Alternate Recorder − Creating VCD's for playback on DVD/VCD Players. ....................................15

4.1 Introduction to VCD Creation. ........................................................................................................15

4.2 Required Hardware for VCD Creation and Playing. .......................................................................15

4.3 Required Software for VCD Creation.. ............................................................................................15

4.4 Procedure for creating a VCD.. ........................................................................................................16

5. Further Information.. ..........................................................................................................................16

5.1 MyVCR Wrapper Program proposal. ..............................................................................................16

5.2 Alternate Recorders. ........................................................................................................................16

5.3 Recording Results. ...........................................................................................................................16

5.4 Other Suggested Ideas.. ....................................................................................................................17

6. Getting Help. ......................................................................................................................................17

7. Concluding Remarks. .........................................................................................................................17

8. Questions and Answers. .....................................................................................................................17

VCR−HOWTO − Using your GNU/Linux computer

as a VCR

Brian Hayward, twivel@slothmud.org

0.04, 2001−07−30

This is a guide to setting up your GNU/Linux workstation as a digital VCR using the video4linux driver and a

supported tuner card. A section has been added for creating VCD's that can be played in any DVD/VCD

player as well.

1. Introduction

· 1.2 Disclaimer

1.1 Copyright

· 1.3 News

· 1.4 Credits

· 1.5 Translations

2. Technologies

· 2.2 Kernel video4linux driver

2.1 Tuner or Capture Card

· 2.3 Frame Capture Software

3. Implementation

· 3.2 Configure xawtv to function properly.

3.1 Install and Configure Tuner Card

· 3.3 Install the avifile library

· 3.4 Installing the VCR frame−grabber program

· 3.5 Using cron to record your favorite program.

4. Alternate Recorder − Creating VCD's for playback on

DVD/VCD Players

· 4.2 Required Hardware for VCD Creation and Playing

4.1 Introduction to VCD Creation

· 4.3 Required Software for VCD Creation

· 4.4 Procedure for creating a VCD

VCR−HOWTO − Using your GNU/Linux computer as a VCR

VCR−HOWTO − Using your GNU/Linux computer as a VCR

5. Further Information

· 5.2 Alternate Recorders

5.1 MyVCR Wrapper Program proposal

· 5.3 Recording Results

· 5.4 Other Suggested Ideas

6. Getting Help

7. Concluding Remarks

8. Questions and Answers

1. Introduction

This is a guide to setting up your GNU/Linux computer as a VCR. Setting up my VCR took a little research,

but it didn't turn out to be as difficult as I thought. I decided to publish my results so others may benefit from

what I've done. This is by no means the only method to achieve the same results as there are several

applications out there that may perform similar tasks. Hopefully any unique procedures for configuring other

software or devices may be incorporated into this document.

1.1 Copyright

Please freely copy and distribute (sell or give away) this document in any format. It's requested that

corrections and/or comments be forwarded to the document maintainer. You may create a derivative work

and distribute it provided that you:

Send your derivative work (in the most suitable format such as sgml) to the LDP (Linux

Documentation Project) or the like for posting on the Internet. If not the LDP, then let the LDP know

where it is available.

License the derivative work with this same license or use GPL. Include a copyright notice and at least

a pointer to the license used.

Give due credit to previous authors and major contributors.

If you're considering making a derived work other than a translation, it's requested that you discuss your plans

with the current maintainer.

1.2 Disclaimer

Use the information in this document at your own risk. I disavow any potential liability for the contents of

this document. Use of the concepts, examples, and/or other content of this document is entirely at your own

risk.

5. Further Information

VCR−HOWTO − Using your GNU/Linux computer as a VCR

All copyrights are owned by their 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.

You are strongly recommended to take a backup of your system before major installation and backups at

regular intervals.

1.3 News

This is the first release. No news yet.

The latest version of this document can be found at Here .

1.4 Credits

The following individuals either helped me directly or indirectly during the process of developing this

HOWTO. Several tips that were suggested by these people have not been added to this document yet, don't

worry − all in good time.

david (at) lupercalia.net −− For talking me into learning SGML

sjgoen (at) nyx.net −− The template for this HOWTO

knordberg (at) oru.edu −− Help with design and proof reading of this HOWTO

serge (at) tux.org −− Lots of Tips for expanding the document

gferg (at) hoop.timonium.sgi.com −− Help with SGML

remenyi (at) ace−net.com.au −− Suggestions for expanding this document

nando (at) antunes.eti.br −− Working on Portuguese Translation.

linuxpe (at) uol.com.br −− Working on Portuguese Translation.

sam (at) daemoninc.com −− Tips for expanding this document.

HeikoL77 (at) web.de −− Links to more information.

Henry.Kingman (at) zdnet.com −− Links to more information on supported video cards.

aoe (at) mars.tuwien.ac.at −− Alexander provided the section on creating VCD's.

1.5 Translations

Marcio Montenegro was kind enough to translate this document to Portuguese. His translation is available at

this site . Feel free to translate this document to other languages. If you send me a link, I will credit you and

include it in this document. Please note that for it to be included in the Linux Documentation Project, you

will have to provide it in sgml format.

2. Technologies

This section describes the different technologies used to build your own Linux VCR.

2.1 Tuner or Capture Card

You will need to install a supported video4linux capture card in your computer. I currently use the

Hauppauge WinTV tuner card which I purchased from Best Buy, but many other cards should work just as

well. I don't have a suggestion for which is best, I can only comment that the one I own works for me.

1.3 News

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