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Some TV models and DVB-S receivers from different brands share the same 3rd party DVB-S tuner hardware, firmware and file format, so even if your TV brand and model is not in the following list, there is a chance that it is supported by ChanSort anyway.
On the other hand it's possible that a manufacturer uses a file format for certain models that's not (yet) supported by ChanSort.

Samsung

  • .scm files: B (2009)*, B (2013), C, D, E, F, H, J series
  • .zip files (Tizen OS): H, J, K, M, N and Q, R series

*: The "clone.bin" format is not supported. In the "*.scm" format the "Air Analog"-list of the 2009 B-series doesn't support all editing features due to a lack of test files.

Instructions for transferring the channel list can be found on: https://github.com/PredatH0r/ChanSort/wiki/Samsung

LG

  • Series based on NetCast OS exporting a xx*.TLL file:
    CS, DM, LA, LB*, LD, LE, LF, LH, LK, LM+, LN, LP#, LS, LT, LV, LW, LX, PM, PN, PT, UB*
  • Series based on webOS 2-5 exporting a GlobalClone00001.TLL file

*: Some devices behave erroneously due to firmware issues.
+: xxLM640T is not supported due to its firmware limitations.
#: Only satellite channels supported.

Models with the NetCast operating system don't have the export/import function in the menu. Instead you need to press+hold the settings button on the remote control until the settings disappear again, then enter 1105 and select the "TV Link Loader" menu. With the latest firmware for the LM series the special "service remote control" is no longer needed, "1105" works now too.

IMPORTANT: It is REQUIRED to select special options during the channel search on the TV. If you select a provider / country / satellite specific list, it will be pre-ordered and your TV will behave erratic after an export+import. Always select "none / other / all" and never your cable TV provider or something like "Astra 19.2E list" and blindscan.

Sony

  • Android-TVs: "sdb.xml" files using format "FormateVer" 1.1.0
  • KDL 2012/2014: "sdb.xml" files using "FormatVer" 1.0.0, 1.1.0 and 1.2.0

Hisense

  • Some older models like LTDN40D50TS use the same .csv files as Sharp. See Sharp for instructions.
  • 2016 "Smart" models with a channel.db file, i.e. H65M5500
  • 2017 models with a servicelist.db file

Special thanks to Hisense for supporting ChanSort with technical information and a test device!

Panasonic

Most Viera models since 2011 with channel list formats

  • svl.bin
  • svl.db

Philips

Philips uses countless incompatible file formats for various TV models. ChanSort currently supports the formats:

  • PhilipsChannelMaps\ChannelMap_45, 100, 105 and 110
  • Repair\ChannelList\channellib\*Table and s2channellib\*.dat
  • Repair\CM_TPM1013E_LA_CK.xml (sometimes that file is hidden and only a .bin file is visible)

Sharp (and some models from Dyon, Blaupunkt, Hisense, Changhong, Grundig, alphatronics, JTC Genesis)

Some of these TVs share similar hardware and can export/import a .csv file allowing to change the channel order:

  • DVBS_Program.csv (alongside cvt_database.dat)
  • DVBS_CHANNEL_TABLE.csv (alongside dtv_cmdb*.bin)
  • MS*_DVBS_CHANNEL_TABLE.csv (alongside MS*_HOTELMODE_TABLE.json)

Blaupunkt B40A148TCSFHD, B32B133T2CSHD, ...
Changhong LED32E2200ST2, ...
Dyon Live 22 Pro, Live 24 Pro, ENTER 32 Pro X, ...
Hisense LTDN40D50TS, ...
Sharp LC-xxCFE4142E, LC-xxCFF6002E, LC-xxFI5542E, LC-xxFG5242E, LC-xxUI7552E, LC-xxUI7652E, xxBJ1E, xxBJ3E, xxBJ5E, ...
Grundig 24 GHB 5944

Depending on the actual TV the import/export function can be part of the regular user menu, a hotel menu or a service menu and the exported files may be different. Some models like Sharp Aquos xxBJ1E have a sub menu for exporting. You need to export all 4 type of files for the import to work.
To access the secret hotel / service menus, there are several possible key combinations on the remote control:
hotel menu: MENU 7906 / MENU 4588
service menu: MENU 1147 / MENU 11471147 / SOURCE 2580
Do not make any changes in the service menu, as this could damage your TV. Only use the import/export functions.

Toshiba

  • Models that export a .zip file containing chmgt.db, dvbSysData.db and dvbMainData.db files.
    (e.g. RL, SL, TL, UL, VL, WL, XL, YL models of series 8xx/9xx)
  • Models with a settingsDB.db file

Grundig

  • Models that export files named dvb*_config.xml.
  • Models that export a cvt_database.dat file, e.g. 24 GHB 5944: see Sharp

SatcoDX (supplier for ITT, Medion, Nabo, ok., PEAQ, Schaub-Lorenz, Silva-Schneider, Telefunken)

Various brands use the same hardware for DVB-S, which exports .sdx files

VDR (Linux Video Disk Recorder)

Supports the channels.conf file format.
Implementation for this was provided by TCr82 from the VDR project.

m3u (SAT>IP)

Supports SAT>IP .m3u files with extended information holding channel names and program numbers.

Enigma2 (Dreambox, VU+ and many other Linux based receivers)

Requires a local copy of the files "lamedb", "bouquets.*" and "userbouquet.*" from /etc/Enigma2/.