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@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Iomega Buz:
28* Philips saa7111 TV decoder 28* Philips saa7111 TV decoder
29* Philips saa7185 TV encoder 29* Philips saa7185 TV encoder
30Drivers to use: videodev, i2c-core, i2c-algo-bit, 30Drivers to use: videodev, i2c-core, i2c-algo-bit,
31 videocodec, saa7111, saa7185, zr36060, zr36067 31 videocodec, saa7111, saa7185, zr36060, zr36067
32Inputs/outputs: Composite and S-video 32Inputs/outputs: Composite and S-video
33Norms: PAL, SECAM (720x576 @ 25 fps), NTSC (720x480 @ 29.97 fps) 33Norms: PAL, SECAM (720x576 @ 25 fps), NTSC (720x480 @ 29.97 fps)
34Card number: 7 34Card number: 7
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ Linux Media Labs LML33:
39* Brooktree bt819 TV decoder 39* Brooktree bt819 TV decoder
40* Brooktree bt856 TV encoder 40* Brooktree bt856 TV encoder
41Drivers to use: videodev, i2c-core, i2c-algo-bit, 41Drivers to use: videodev, i2c-core, i2c-algo-bit,
42 videocodec, bt819, bt856, zr36060, zr36067 42 videocodec, bt819, bt856, zr36060, zr36067
43Inputs/outputs: Composite and S-video 43Inputs/outputs: Composite and S-video
44Norms: PAL (720x576 @ 25 fps), NTSC (720x480 @ 29.97 fps) 44Norms: PAL (720x576 @ 25 fps), NTSC (720x480 @ 29.97 fps)
45Card number: 5 45Card number: 5
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ Linux Media Labs LML33R10:
50* Philips saa7114 TV decoder 50* Philips saa7114 TV decoder
51* Analog Devices adv7170 TV encoder 51* Analog Devices adv7170 TV encoder
52Drivers to use: videodev, i2c-core, i2c-algo-bit, 52Drivers to use: videodev, i2c-core, i2c-algo-bit,
53 videocodec, saa7114, adv7170, zr36060, zr36067 53 videocodec, saa7114, adv7170, zr36060, zr36067
54Inputs/outputs: Composite and S-video 54Inputs/outputs: Composite and S-video
55Norms: PAL (720x576 @ 25 fps), NTSC (720x480 @ 29.97 fps) 55Norms: PAL (720x576 @ 25 fps), NTSC (720x480 @ 29.97 fps)
56Card number: 6 56Card number: 6
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ Pinnacle/Miro DC10(new):
61* Philips saa7110a TV decoder 61* Philips saa7110a TV decoder
62* Analog Devices adv7176 TV encoder 62* Analog Devices adv7176 TV encoder
63Drivers to use: videodev, i2c-core, i2c-algo-bit, 63Drivers to use: videodev, i2c-core, i2c-algo-bit,
64 videocodec, saa7110, adv7175, zr36060, zr36067 64 videocodec, saa7110, adv7175, zr36060, zr36067
65Inputs/outputs: Composite, S-video and Internal 65Inputs/outputs: Composite, S-video and Internal
66Norms: PAL, SECAM (768x576 @ 25 fps), NTSC (640x480 @ 29.97 fps) 66Norms: PAL, SECAM (768x576 @ 25 fps), NTSC (640x480 @ 29.97 fps)
67Card number: 1 67Card number: 1
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ Pinnacle/Miro DC10(old): *
84* Micronas vpx3220a TV decoder 84* Micronas vpx3220a TV decoder
85* mse3000 TV encoder or Analog Devices adv7176 TV encoder * 85* mse3000 TV encoder or Analog Devices adv7176 TV encoder *
86Drivers to use: videodev, i2c-core, i2c-algo-bit, 86Drivers to use: videodev, i2c-core, i2c-algo-bit,
87 videocodec, vpx3220, mse3000/adv7175, zr36050, zr36016, zr36067 87 videocodec, vpx3220, mse3000/adv7175, zr36050, zr36016, zr36067
88Inputs/outputs: Composite, S-video and Internal 88Inputs/outputs: Composite, S-video and Internal
89Norms: PAL, SECAM (768x576 @ 25 fps), NTSC (640x480 @ 29.97 fps) 89Norms: PAL, SECAM (768x576 @ 25 fps), NTSC (640x480 @ 29.97 fps)
90Card number: 0 90Card number: 0
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ Pinnacle/Miro DC30: *
96* Micronas vpx3225d/vpx3220a/vpx3216b TV decoder 96* Micronas vpx3225d/vpx3220a/vpx3216b TV decoder
97* Analog Devices adv7176 TV encoder 97* Analog Devices adv7176 TV encoder
98Drivers to use: videodev, i2c-core, i2c-algo-bit, 98Drivers to use: videodev, i2c-core, i2c-algo-bit,
99 videocodec, vpx3220/vpx3224, adv7175, zr36050, zr36016, zr36067 99 videocodec, vpx3220/vpx3224, adv7175, zr36050, zr36016, zr36067
100Inputs/outputs: Composite, S-video and Internal 100Inputs/outputs: Composite, S-video and Internal
101Norms: PAL, SECAM (768x576 @ 25 fps), NTSC (640x480 @ 29.97 fps) 101Norms: PAL, SECAM (768x576 @ 25 fps), NTSC (640x480 @ 29.97 fps)
102Card number: 3 102Card number: 3
@@ -123,11 +123,11 @@ Note: use encoder=X or decoder=X for non-default i2c chips (see i2c-id.h)
123 123
124The best know TV standards are NTSC/PAL/SECAM. but for decoding a frame that 124The best know TV standards are NTSC/PAL/SECAM. but for decoding a frame that
125information is not enough. There are several formats of the TV standards. 125information is not enough. There are several formats of the TV standards.
126And not every TV decoder is able to handle every format. Also the every 126And not every TV decoder is able to handle every format. Also the every
127combination is supported by the driver. There are currently 11 different 127combination is supported by the driver. There are currently 11 different
128tv broadcast formats all aver the world. 128tv broadcast formats all aver the world.
129 129
130The CCIR defines parameters needed for broadcasting the signal. 130The CCIR defines parameters needed for broadcasting the signal.
131The CCIR has defined different standards: A,B,D,E,F,G,D,H,I,K,K1,L,M,N,... 131The CCIR has defined different standards: A,B,D,E,F,G,D,H,I,K,K1,L,M,N,...
132The CCIR says not much about about the colorsystem used !!! 132The CCIR says not much about about the colorsystem used !!!
133And talking about a colorsystem says not to much about how it is broadcast. 133And talking about a colorsystem says not to much about how it is broadcast.
@@ -136,18 +136,18 @@ The CCIR standards A,E,F are not used any more.
136 136
137When you speak about NTSC, you usually mean the standard: CCIR - M using 137When you speak about NTSC, you usually mean the standard: CCIR - M using
138the NTSC colorsystem which is used in the USA, Japan, Mexico, Canada 138the NTSC colorsystem which is used in the USA, Japan, Mexico, Canada
139and a few others. 139and a few others.
140 140
141When you talk about PAL, you usually mean: CCIR - B/G using the PAL 141When you talk about PAL, you usually mean: CCIR - B/G using the PAL
142colorsystem which is used in many Countries. 142colorsystem which is used in many Countries.
143 143
144When you talk about SECAM, you mean: CCIR - L using the SECAM Colorsystem 144When you talk about SECAM, you mean: CCIR - L using the SECAM Colorsystem
145which is used in France, and a few others. 145which is used in France, and a few others.
146 146
147There the other version of SECAM, CCIR - D/K is used in Bulgaria, China, 147There the other version of SECAM, CCIR - D/K is used in Bulgaria, China,
148Slovakai, Hungary, Korea (Rep.), Poland, Rumania and a others. 148Slovakai, Hungary, Korea (Rep.), Poland, Rumania and a others.
149 149
150The CCIR - H uses the PAL colorsystem (sometimes SECAM) and is used in 150The CCIR - H uses the PAL colorsystem (sometimes SECAM) and is used in
151Egypt, Libya, Sri Lanka, Syrain Arab. Rep. 151Egypt, Libya, Sri Lanka, Syrain Arab. Rep.
152 152
153The CCIR - I uses the PAL colorsystem, and is used in Great Britain, Hong Kong, 153The CCIR - I uses the PAL colorsystem, and is used in Great Britain, Hong Kong,
@@ -158,30 +158,30 @@ and is used in Argentinia, Uruguay, an a few others
158 158
159We do not talk about how the audio is broadcast ! 159We do not talk about how the audio is broadcast !
160 160
161A rather good sites about the TV standards are: 161A rather good sites about the TV standards are:
162http://www.sony.jp/ServiceArea/Voltage_map/ 162http://www.sony.jp/ServiceArea/Voltage_map/
163http://info.electronicwerkstatt.de/bereiche/fernsehtechnik/frequenzen_und_normen/Fernsehnormen/ 163http://info.electronicwerkstatt.de/bereiche/fernsehtechnik/frequenzen_und_normen/Fernsehnormen/
164and http://www.cabl.com/restaurant/channel.html 164and http://www.cabl.com/restaurant/channel.html
165 165
166Other weird things around: NTSC 4.43 is a modificated NTSC, which is mainly 166Other weird things around: NTSC 4.43 is a modificated NTSC, which is mainly
167used in PAL VCR's that are able to play back NTSC. PAL 60 seems to be the same 167used in PAL VCR's that are able to play back NTSC. PAL 60 seems to be the same
168as NTSC 4.43 . The Datasheets also talk about NTSC 44, It seems as if it would 168as NTSC 4.43 . The Datasheets also talk about NTSC 44, It seems as if it would
169be the same as NTSC 4.43. 169be the same as NTSC 4.43.
170NTSC Combs seems to be a decoder mode where the decoder uses a comb filter 170NTSC Combs seems to be a decoder mode where the decoder uses a comb filter
171to split coma and luma instead of a Delay line. 171to split coma and luma instead of a Delay line.
172 172
173But I did not defiantly find out what NTSC Comb is. 173But I did not defiantly find out what NTSC Comb is.
174 174
175Philips saa7111 TV decoder 175Philips saa7111 TV decoder
176was introduced in 1997, is used in the BUZ and 176was introduced in 1997, is used in the BUZ and
177can handle: PAL B/G/H/I, PAL N, PAL M, NTSC M, NTSC N, NTSC 4.43 and SECAM 177can handle: PAL B/G/H/I, PAL N, PAL M, NTSC M, NTSC N, NTSC 4.43 and SECAM
178 178
179Philips saa7110a TV decoder 179Philips saa7110a TV decoder
180was introduced in 1995, is used in the Pinnacle/Miro DC10(new), DC10+ and 180was introduced in 1995, is used in the Pinnacle/Miro DC10(new), DC10+ and
181can handle: PAL B/G, NTSC M and SECAM 181can handle: PAL B/G, NTSC M and SECAM
182 182
183Philips saa7114 TV decoder 183Philips saa7114 TV decoder
184was introduced in 2000, is used in the LML33R10 and 184was introduced in 2000, is used in the LML33R10 and
185can handle: PAL B/G/D/H/I/N, PAL N, PAL M, NTSC M, NTSC 4.43 and SECAM 185can handle: PAL B/G/D/H/I/N, PAL N, PAL M, NTSC M, NTSC 4.43 and SECAM
186 186
187Brooktree bt819 TV decoder 187Brooktree bt819 TV decoder
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ was introduced in 1996, is used in the BUZ
206can generate: PAL B/G, NTSC M 206can generate: PAL B/G, NTSC M
207 207
208Brooktree bt856 TV Encoder 208Brooktree bt856 TV Encoder
209was introduced in 1994, is used in the LML33 209was introduced in 1994, is used in the LML33
210can generate: PAL B/D/G/H/I/N, PAL M, NTSC M, PAL-N (Argentina) 210can generate: PAL B/D/G/H/I/N, PAL M, NTSC M, PAL-N (Argentina)
211 211
212Analog Devices adv7170 TV Encoder 212Analog Devices adv7170 TV Encoder
@@ -221,9 +221,9 @@ ITT mse3000 TV encoder
221was introduced in 1991, is used in the DC10 old 221was introduced in 1991, is used in the DC10 old
222can generate: PAL , NTSC , SECAM 222can generate: PAL , NTSC , SECAM
223 223
224The adv717x, should be able to produce PAL N. But you find nothing PAL N 224The adv717x, should be able to produce PAL N. But you find nothing PAL N
225specific in the registers. Seem that you have to reuse a other standard 225specific in the registers. Seem that you have to reuse a other standard
226to generate PAL N, maybe it would work if you use the PAL M settings. 226to generate PAL N, maybe it would work if you use the PAL M settings.
227 227
228========================== 228==========================
229 229
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ Here's my experience of using LML33 and Buz on various motherboards:
261 261
262VIA MVP3 262VIA MVP3
263 Forget it. Pointless. Doesn't work. 263 Forget it. Pointless. Doesn't work.
264Intel 430FX (Pentium 200) 264Intel 430FX (Pentium 200)
265 LML33 perfect, Buz tolerable (3 or 4 frames dropped per movie) 265 LML33 perfect, Buz tolerable (3 or 4 frames dropped per movie)
266Intel 440BX (early stepping) 266Intel 440BX (early stepping)
267 LML33 tolerable. Buz starting to get annoying (6-10 frames/hour) 267 LML33 tolerable. Buz starting to get annoying (6-10 frames/hour)
@@ -438,52 +438,52 @@ importance of buffer sizes:
438> -q 25 -b 128 : 24.655.992 438> -q 25 -b 128 : 24.655.992
439> -q 25 -b 256 : 25.859.820 439> -q 25 -b 256 : 25.859.820
440 440
441I woke up, and can't go to sleep again. I'll kill some time explaining why 441I woke up, and can't go to sleep again. I'll kill some time explaining why
442this doesn't look strange to me. 442this doesn't look strange to me.
443 443
444Let's do some math using a width of 704 pixels. I'm not sure whether the Buz 444Let's do some math using a width of 704 pixels. I'm not sure whether the Buz
445actually use that number or not, but that's not too important right now. 445actually use that number or not, but that's not too important right now.
446 446
447704x288 pixels, one field, is 202752 pixels. Divided by 64 pixels per block; 447704x288 pixels, one field, is 202752 pixels. Divided by 64 pixels per block;
4483168 blocks per field. Each pixel consist of two bytes; 128 bytes per block; 4483168 blocks per field. Each pixel consist of two bytes; 128 bytes per block;
4491024 bits per block. 100% in the new driver mean 1:2 compression; the maximum 4491024 bits per block. 100% in the new driver mean 1:2 compression; the maximum
450output becomes 512 bits per block. Actually 510, but 512 is simpler to use 450output becomes 512 bits per block. Actually 510, but 512 is simpler to use
451for calculations. 451for calculations.
452 452
453Let's say that we specify d1q50. We thus want 256 bits per block; times 3168 453Let's say that we specify d1q50. We thus want 256 bits per block; times 3168
454becomes 811008 bits; 101376 bytes per field. We're talking raw bits and bytes 454becomes 811008 bits; 101376 bytes per field. We're talking raw bits and bytes
455here, so we don't need to do any fancy corrections for bits-per-pixel or such 455here, so we don't need to do any fancy corrections for bits-per-pixel or such
456things. 101376 bytes per field. 456things. 101376 bytes per field.
457 457
458d1 video contains two fields per frame. Those sum up to 202752 bytes per 458d1 video contains two fields per frame. Those sum up to 202752 bytes per
459frame, and one of those frames goes into each buffer. 459frame, and one of those frames goes into each buffer.
460 460
461But wait a second! -b128 gives 128kB buffers! It's not possible to cram 461But wait a second! -b128 gives 128kB buffers! It's not possible to cram
462202752 bytes of JPEG data into 128kB! 462202752 bytes of JPEG data into 128kB!
463 463
464This is what the driver notice and automatically compensate for in your 464This is what the driver notice and automatically compensate for in your
465examples. Let's do some math using this information: 465examples. Let's do some math using this information:
466 466
467128kB is 131072 bytes. In this buffer, we want to store two fields, which 467128kB is 131072 bytes. In this buffer, we want to store two fields, which
468leaves 65536 bytes for each field. Using 3168 blocks per field, we get 468leaves 65536 bytes for each field. Using 3168 blocks per field, we get
46920.68686868... available bytes per block; 165 bits. We can't allow the 46920.68686868... available bytes per block; 165 bits. We can't allow the
470request for 256 bits per block when there's only 165 bits available! The -q50 470request for 256 bits per block when there's only 165 bits available! The -q50
471option is silently overridden, and the -b128 option takes precedence, leaving 471option is silently overridden, and the -b128 option takes precedence, leaving
472us with the equivalence of -q32. 472us with the equivalence of -q32.
473 473
474This gives us a data rate of 165 bits per block, which, times 3168, sums up 474This gives us a data rate of 165 bits per block, which, times 3168, sums up
475to 65340 bytes per field, out of the allowed 65536. The current driver has 475to 65340 bytes per field, out of the allowed 65536. The current driver has
476another level of rate limiting; it won't accept -q values that fill more than 476another level of rate limiting; it won't accept -q values that fill more than
4776/8 of the specified buffers. (I'm not sure why. "Playing it safe" seem to be 4776/8 of the specified buffers. (I'm not sure why. "Playing it safe" seem to be
478a safe bet. Personally, I think I would have lowered requested-bits-per-block 478a safe bet. Personally, I think I would have lowered requested-bits-per-block
479by one, or something like that.) We can't use 165 bits per block, but have to 479by one, or something like that.) We can't use 165 bits per block, but have to
480lower it again, to 6/8 of the available buffer space: We end up with 124 bits 480lower it again, to 6/8 of the available buffer space: We end up with 124 bits
481per block, the equivalence of -q24. With 128kB buffers, you can't use greater 481per block, the equivalence of -q24. With 128kB buffers, you can't use greater
482than -q24 at -d1. (And PAL, and 704 pixels width...) 482than -q24 at -d1. (And PAL, and 704 pixels width...)
483 483
484The third example is limited to -q24 through the same process. The second 484The third example is limited to -q24 through the same process. The second
485example, using very similar calculations, is limited to -q48. The only 485example, using very similar calculations, is limited to -q48. The only
486example that actually grab at the specified -q value is the last one, which 486example that actually grab at the specified -q value is the last one, which
487is clearly visible, looking at the file size. 487is clearly visible, looking at the file size.
488-- 488--
489 489