> 1. In the CARDLIST file (patched for saa7134 v 0.14), what do > the model numbers (e.g., for type=0, Temic PAL (4002 FH5)) refer to? > The TV tuner block, or the ICs used in the tuner device? > [I ask because I can't find anything that matches against that list] see below. > 2. Should I try tuner types such as for Temic, ALPS, etc. or should > I only try the Phillips tuner types as the ICs in the tuner block > has Phillips TDA9800T and TDA6503AT devices? (Tuner is for PAL BG std) Tuner type can be determined by reading the model printed on the sticker. Note: Often the tuner manufacturer sticker is hidden by the card vendor sticker. You must remove the latter to find the tuner model ! > 4. I can modprobe almost any tuner type and the dmesg output indicates > that the specified tuner is registered. Does it mean it actually > detected that the given tuner type exists? No. It just echoes your selection. Quality card vendors encode the tuner type to eeprom or GPIO (or PCI subsystem ID).
