2015-01-11, 18:52
1. Log in to Lubuntu desktop
In Kodibuntu (that first appeared with Kodi 14.0, Helix) login screen has changed. To log in to Lubuntu desktop, click on the icon that looks like a torn paper in top right corner of the screen, and choose Lubuntu.
Set up backend:
2. Accessing backend
Tvheadend comes preinstalled with Kodibuntu (v14).
Access it using a web browser: http://localhost:9981, default username: kodi, password:kodi.
Assuming you have a compatible tv tuner installed in the computer, it needs to be configured.
3. Selecting tuner device
Go to Configuration -> DVB inputs -> TV adapters -> General
Choose your TV tuner from the dropdown menu. In the example, it's Realtek 2832 (DVB-T).
Make sure that your tuner is able to receive the type of program you want. Many DVB-T tuners are DVB-T *only* and you won't be able to add DVB-C (cable) channels.
4. Enabling device
On Adapter configuration panel tick Enabled. Click Save.
5. Adding multiplexes and channels
DVB-T:
Automatically, using presets
Luckily the networks have presets. On Tools tab, click DVB Network by location.... Choose your region.
Manually
As an alternative you can add multiplexes (channel packs) manually under the Multiplexes tab, using Add mux(es) manually. You need to know at least the Frequency and Bandwidth, scanning is not supported. Click Add.
Make sure you enter the correct value, in Kodibuntu, the value is in kHz. Other variants, like OpenELEC tvheadend may use Hz.
Should the data be correct and be there enough signal Network, Modulation, NetworkID and MuxID are filled automatically- Find the channel(s) in the multiplex on the Services tab.
Map each channel you need to a name in Channel name column. Unmapped channels won't appear in Kodi. Click Save changes. DVB charset, Provider Network are filled automatically.
DVB-C:
TBD - I can't get my Astrometa USB device receive DVB-C yet.
Backend is now set, browser can be closed.
Set up add-on
6. Installing PVR add-on in Linux:
In System Tools -> Synaptic Package Manager click Search, look for tvheadend. Right click on kodi-pvr-tvheadend-hts, select Mark for installation. Press Apply button on the menu. Add-on will be downloaded.
Second part follows as only 6 images are allowed for each post.
In Kodibuntu (that first appeared with Kodi 14.0, Helix) login screen has changed. To log in to Lubuntu desktop, click on the icon that looks like a torn paper in top right corner of the screen, and choose Lubuntu.
Set up backend:
2. Accessing backend
Tvheadend comes preinstalled with Kodibuntu (v14).
Access it using a web browser: http://localhost:9981, default username: kodi, password:kodi.
Assuming you have a compatible tv tuner installed in the computer, it needs to be configured.
3. Selecting tuner device
Go to Configuration -> DVB inputs -> TV adapters -> General
Choose your TV tuner from the dropdown menu. In the example, it's Realtek 2832 (DVB-T).
Make sure that your tuner is able to receive the type of program you want. Many DVB-T tuners are DVB-T *only* and you won't be able to add DVB-C (cable) channels.
4. Enabling device
On Adapter configuration panel tick Enabled. Click Save.
5. Adding multiplexes and channels
DVB-T:
Automatically, using presets
Luckily the networks have presets. On Tools tab, click DVB Network by location.... Choose your region.
Manually
As an alternative you can add multiplexes (channel packs) manually under the Multiplexes tab, using Add mux(es) manually. You need to know at least the Frequency and Bandwidth, scanning is not supported. Click Add.
Make sure you enter the correct value, in Kodibuntu, the value is in kHz. Other variants, like OpenELEC tvheadend may use Hz.
Should the data be correct and be there enough signal Network, Modulation, NetworkID and MuxID are filled automatically- Find the channel(s) in the multiplex on the Services tab.
Map each channel you need to a name in Channel name column. Unmapped channels won't appear in Kodi. Click Save changes. DVB charset, Provider Network are filled automatically.
DVB-C:
TBD - I can't get my Astrometa USB device receive DVB-C yet.
Backend is now set, browser can be closed.
Set up add-on
6. Installing PVR add-on in Linux:
In System Tools -> Synaptic Package Manager click Search, look for tvheadend. Right click on kodi-pvr-tvheadend-hts, select Mark for installation. Press Apply button on the menu. Add-on will be downloaded.
Second part follows as only 6 images are allowed for each post.
