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dvbv5-scan /usr/share/dvb/dvb-t/uk-CrystalPalace -o channels.conf

dvbs-initial.conf

: The tool can read legacy "dvb-apps" formats, though the native DVBv5 format is preferred for its extensibility. dvbv5scan initial file

This is useful when the NIT is incorrect or missing. dvbv5-scan /usr/share/dvb/dvb-t/uk-CrystalPalace -o channels

Before we dive into the initial file, let's briefly set the stage. dvbv5scan is part of the libdvbv5 library and dvb-apps (or its modern replacement, dvb-tools ). It is the successor to the older scan utility. dvbv5scan supports newer standards like DVBv5 (which includes DVB-T2 and DVB-S2) and the Satellite Equipment Control (DiSEqC) protocol more robustly than its predecessors. dvbv5scan initial file

Once an initial file exists (e.g., my_initial.conf ), run: