Re: DVB_T2 Multistream support (PLP)

[Antti Palosaari <crope@iki.fi>]

On 01/31/2013 04:27 PM, Michael Stilmant-Rovi wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I would like to know the support status of Multiple PLPs in DVB-T2.
> Is someone know if tests were performed in a broadcast with an
> effective Multistream? (PLP Id: 0 and 1 for example)
>
> I'm out of range of such multiplex but I'm trying some tunes on London
> DVB-T2 (CrystalPalace tower)
> "unfortunately" that mux seems Single PLP and everything work well :-(
>    ( yes tune always succeed :-D )
>
> I'm using DVB API 5.6.
> If I tune with FE_SET_PROPERTY without or with DTV_DVBT2_PLP_ID set to
> 0, 1 or 15. the tune succeed.
>
> I'm not sure of the expected behavior, I was expecting if I tune with
> plp_id 1 that the tuner would fail somewhere finding that stream.
>
> So in short I don't understand what is the requirements to be able to
> use the DVB_T2 Multistream support proposed in APIs:
>   o I see that the DVB API 5.8(?) had some patch at that level and so
> it is maybe requested?
>   o How can I know if my driver support that feature on DVB API 5.6?
> (PCTV nanoStick T2 290e)?
>
> Thank you for all indications.
>
> -Michael

nanoStick T2 290e Linux driver does not support multiple PLPs. I did 
that driver and I has only Live signal with single TS. What I think 
Windows driver either supports that feature. It just tunes to first PLP 
regardless of whole property and that's it.

regards
Antti

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