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==Connecting XBMC to VDR==
==Connecting XBMC to VDR==
To connect XBMC to a backend system (VDR in our case) you first need the PVR extension (which is part of XBMC since version 12 "Frodo") and a addon depending on the backend you choose. There are multiple addons to connect XBMC to VDR. They are very similar but are developed from different teams. We try to list them here to allow you to choose your favorite connection type:
; VNSI: https://github.com/opdenkamp/xbmc-pvr-addons/
; XVDR: https://github.com/pipelka/xbmc-addon-xvdr
The situation gets a little more complicated, as the above addons have been forked a few times. Each "fork" is based on one of the above addons and extend it for a specific need. Some extend the number of supported graphic cards or try some nice features. Normally the authors of a fork "push" their changes back into their corresponding base to improve the overall situation. This is normally done, when they finished developing their specific "need".
Because PVR extension in general and also XBMC-VDR connection is very new, there are lots of forks. If you want to stay safe, we recommend to use one of the above addons (and not a derived fork). However, there may be reasons to use a derived fork.
{{PVR repo notice}}
{{PVR repo notice}}
#Download the VDR PVR client add-on through the [[add-on manager]] in XBMC: {{highlight|Settings -> Add-ons -> Get add-ons -> XBMC.org -> PVR Clients}}
#Download the VDR PVR client add-on through the [[add-on manager]] in XBMC: {{highlight|Settings -> Add-ons -> Get add-ons -> XBMC.org -> PVR Clients}}

Revision as of 10:22, 23 November 2012

PVR/Contents Editor note: Needs a short introduction and any important notes in context to XBMC, like limitations, pros, cons, whatever. Nothing too in depth, but something that people might want to be aware of before they choose this backend.


Installing VDR

See: PVR/Backend/VDR/Installation

VDR quick start guide

If your tuner hardware is not detected or is having issues, check http://linuxtv.org for driver support.

Editor note: No guide has been created yet for this topic on the XBMC Wiki. Here are some links to hold you over till someone does:

Connecting XBMC to VDR

To connect XBMC to a backend system (VDR in our case) you first need the PVR extension (which is part of XBMC since version 12 "Frodo") and a addon depending on the backend you choose. There are multiple addons to connect XBMC to VDR. They are very similar but are developed from different teams. We try to list them here to allow you to choose your favorite connection type:

VNSI
https://github.com/opdenkamp/xbmc-pvr-addons/
XVDR
https://github.com/pipelka/xbmc-addon-xvdr

The situation gets a little more complicated, as the above addons have been forked a few times. Each "fork" is based on one of the above addons and extend it for a specific need. Some extend the number of supported graphic cards or try some nice features. Normally the authors of a fork "push" their changes back into their corresponding base to improve the overall situation. This is normally done, when they finished developing their specific "need".

Because PVR extension in general and also XBMC-VDR connection is very new, there are lots of forks. If you want to stay safe, we recommend to use one of the above addons (and not a derived fork). However, there may be reasons to use a derived fork.

Template:PVR repo notice

  1. Download the VDR PVR client add-on through the add-on manager in XBMC: Settings -> Add-ons -> Get add-ons -> XBMC.org -> PVR Clients
  2. Go to Settings -> Add-ons -> Enabled add-ons -> PVR Clients and select the VDR add-on
  3. Select "Configure"


VDR VNSI Client.settings.png
VDR Hostname or IP
?
VNSI Port
?
Priority
?
Character Set Conversion
?
Connect timeout(s)
?
Allow VDR Messages
?
Create channel groups automatically on the server
?



Next step: Configuring XBMC


Additional guides and links