Frequently Asked Questions

Freevo Installation HOWTO: Build your own media box with Freevo and Linux
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# Chapter 7. Frequently Asked Questions

7.1. Does Freevo support DVD menus?
7.2. Does Freevo rip/encode CD's?
7.3. Why are the audio and video out of sync while watching live TV?

7.1. Does Freevo support DVD menus?

There is initial support as of Freevo 1.3.2, which allows you to browse to different chapters on the DVD, however actual DVD menus are not currently supported. Xine does support DVD menus are there is currently a plugin in development that may work with DVD menus, however I have not tried it.

7.2. Does Freevo rip/encode CD's?

There is a CD ripping plugin that should be available in CVS. For more information regarding this plugin you may wish to consult the mailing list.

7.3. Why are the audio and video out of sync while watching live TV?

Apparently, this is an MPlayer problem. Currently, the Freevo team is looking int possible fixes to the problem. The problem is that MPlayer reads video directly from your captuer card (usually /dev/video0) and sound from your sound card. The sound however, is routed through your sound card from your TV tuner card, resulting in a/v sync problems.

The solution that works for me is outlined in the tvtime section. The tvtime plugin works perfectly for me. It also offers VBI support and other onscreen display goodies.

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