1.15. Codec Control Reference

Below all controls within the Codec control class are described. First the generic controls, then controls specific for certain hardware.

Note

These controls are applicable to all codecs and not just MPEG. The defines are prefixed with V4L2_CID_MPEG/V4L2_MPEG as the controls were originally made for MPEG codecs and later extended to cover all encoding formats.

1.15.1. Generic Codec Controls

1.15.1.1. Codec Control IDs

V4L2_CID_CODEC_CLASS (class)

The Codec class descriptor. Calling ioctls VIDIOC_QUERYCTRL, VIDIOC_QUERY_EXT_CTRL and VIDIOC_QUERYMENU for this control will return a description of this control class. This description can be used as the caption of a Tab page in a GUI, for example.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_STREAM_TYPE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_stream_type -

The MPEG-1, -2 or -4 output stream type. One cannot assume anything here. Each hardware MPEG encoder tends to support different subsets of the available MPEG stream types. This control is specific to multiplexed MPEG streams. The currently defined stream types are:

V4L2_MPEG_STREAM_TYPE_MPEG2_PS

MPEG-2 program stream

V4L2_MPEG_STREAM_TYPE_MPEG2_TS

MPEG-2 transport stream

V4L2_MPEG_STREAM_TYPE_MPEG1_SS

MPEG-1 system stream

V4L2_MPEG_STREAM_TYPE_MPEG2_DVD

MPEG-2 DVD-compatible stream

V4L2_MPEG_STREAM_TYPE_MPEG1_VCD

MPEG-1 VCD-compatible stream

V4L2_MPEG_STREAM_TYPE_MPEG2_SVCD

MPEG-2 SVCD-compatible stream

V4L2_CID_MPEG_STREAM_PID_PMT (integer)

Program Map Table Packet ID for the MPEG transport stream (default 16)

V4L2_CID_MPEG_STREAM_PID_AUDIO (integer)

Audio Packet ID for the MPEG transport stream (default 256)

V4L2_CID_MPEG_STREAM_PID_VIDEO (integer)

Video Packet ID for the MPEG transport stream (default 260)

V4L2_CID_MPEG_STREAM_PID_PCR (integer)

Packet ID for the MPEG transport stream carrying PCR fields (default 259)

V4L2_CID_MPEG_STREAM_PES_ID_AUDIO (integer)

Audio ID for MPEG PES

V4L2_CID_MPEG_STREAM_PES_ID_VIDEO (integer)

Video ID for MPEG PES

V4L2_CID_MPEG_STREAM_VBI_FMT

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_stream_vbi_fmt -

Some cards can embed VBI data (e. g. Closed Caption, Teletext) into the MPEG stream. This control selects whether VBI data should be embedded, and if so, what embedding method should be used. The list of possible VBI formats depends on the driver. The currently defined VBI format types are:

V4L2_MPEG_STREAM_VBI_FMT_NONE

No VBI in the MPEG stream

V4L2_MPEG_STREAM_VBI_FMT_IVTV

VBI in private packets, IVTV format (documented in the kernel sources in the file Documentation/userspace-api/media/drivers/cx2341x-uapi.rst)

V4L2_CID_MPEG_AUDIO_SAMPLING_FREQ

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_audio_sampling_freq -

MPEG Audio sampling frequency. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_SAMPLING_FREQ_44100

44.1 kHz

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_SAMPLING_FREQ_48000

48 kHz

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_SAMPLING_FREQ_32000

32 kHz

V4L2_CID_MPEG_AUDIO_ENCODING

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_audio_encoding -

MPEG Audio encoding. This control is specific to multiplexed MPEG streams. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_ENCODING_LAYER_1

MPEG-1/2 Layer I encoding

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_ENCODING_LAYER_2

MPEG-1/2 Layer II encoding

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_ENCODING_LAYER_3

MPEG-1/2 Layer III encoding

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_ENCODING_AAC

MPEG-2/4 AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_ENCODING_AC3

AC-3 aka ATSC A/52 encoding

V4L2_CID_MPEG_AUDIO_L1_BITRATE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_audio_l1_bitrate -

MPEG-1/2 Layer I bitrate. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L1_BITRATE_32K

32 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L1_BITRATE_64K

64 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L1_BITRATE_96K

96 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L1_BITRATE_128K

128 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L1_BITRATE_160K

160 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L1_BITRATE_192K

192 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L1_BITRATE_224K

224 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L1_BITRATE_256K

256 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L1_BITRATE_288K

288 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L1_BITRATE_320K

320 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L1_BITRATE_352K

352 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L1_BITRATE_384K

384 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L1_BITRATE_416K

416 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L1_BITRATE_448K

448 kbit/s

V4L2_CID_MPEG_AUDIO_L2_BITRATE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_audio_l2_bitrate -

MPEG-1/2 Layer II bitrate. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L2_BITRATE_32K

32 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L2_BITRATE_48K

48 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L2_BITRATE_56K

56 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L2_BITRATE_64K

64 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L2_BITRATE_80K

80 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L2_BITRATE_96K

96 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L2_BITRATE_112K

112 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L2_BITRATE_128K

128 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L2_BITRATE_160K

160 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L2_BITRATE_192K

192 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L2_BITRATE_224K

224 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L2_BITRATE_256K

256 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L2_BITRATE_320K

320 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L2_BITRATE_384K

384 kbit/s

V4L2_CID_MPEG_AUDIO_L3_BITRATE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_audio_l3_bitrate -

MPEG-1/2 Layer III bitrate. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L3_BITRATE_32K

32 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L3_BITRATE_40K

40 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L3_BITRATE_48K

48 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L3_BITRATE_56K

56 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L3_BITRATE_64K

64 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L3_BITRATE_80K

80 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L3_BITRATE_96K

96 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L3_BITRATE_112K

112 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L3_BITRATE_128K

128 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L3_BITRATE_160K

160 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L3_BITRATE_192K

192 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L3_BITRATE_224K

224 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L3_BITRATE_256K

256 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_L3_BITRATE_320K

320 kbit/s

V4L2_CID_MPEG_AUDIO_AAC_BITRATE (integer)

AAC bitrate in bits per second.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_audio_ac3_bitrate -

AC-3 bitrate. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE_32K

32 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE_40K

40 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE_48K

48 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE_56K

56 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE_64K

64 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE_80K

80 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE_96K

96 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE_112K

112 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE_128K

128 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE_160K

160 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE_192K

192 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE_224K

224 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE_256K

256 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE_320K

320 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE_384K

384 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE_448K

448 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE_512K

512 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE_576K

576 kbit/s

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_AC3_BITRATE_640K

640 kbit/s

V4L2_CID_MPEG_AUDIO_MODE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_audio_mode -

MPEG Audio mode. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_MODE_STEREO

Stereo

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_MODE_JOINT_STEREO

Joint Stereo

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_MODE_DUAL

Bilingual

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_MODE_MONO

Mono

V4L2_CID_MPEG_AUDIO_MODE_EXTENSION

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_audio_mode_extension -

Joint Stereo audio mode extension. In Layer I and II they indicate which subbands are in intensity stereo. All other subbands are coded in stereo. Layer III is not (yet) supported. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_MODE_EXTENSION_BOUND_4

Subbands 4-31 in intensity stereo

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_MODE_EXTENSION_BOUND_8

Subbands 8-31 in intensity stereo

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_MODE_EXTENSION_BOUND_12

Subbands 12-31 in intensity stereo

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_MODE_EXTENSION_BOUND_16

Subbands 16-31 in intensity stereo

V4L2_CID_MPEG_AUDIO_EMPHASIS

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_audio_emphasis -

Audio Emphasis. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_EMPHASIS_NONE

None

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_EMPHASIS_50_DIV_15_uS

50/15 microsecond emphasis

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_EMPHASIS_CCITT_J17

CCITT J.17

V4L2_CID_MPEG_AUDIO_CRC

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_audio_crc -

CRC method. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_CRC_NONE

None

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_CRC_CRC16

16 bit parity check

V4L2_CID_MPEG_AUDIO_MUTE (boolean)

Mutes the audio when capturing. This is not done by muting audio hardware, which can still produce a slight hiss, but in the encoder itself, guaranteeing a fixed and reproducible audio bitstream. 0 = unmuted, 1 = muted.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_AUDIO_DEC_PLAYBACK

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_audio_dec_playback -

Determines how monolingual audio should be played back. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_DEC_PLAYBACK_AUTO

Automatically determines the best playback mode.

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_DEC_PLAYBACK_STEREO

Stereo playback.

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_DEC_PLAYBACK_LEFT

Left channel playback.

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_DEC_PLAYBACK_RIGHT

Right channel playback.

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_DEC_PLAYBACK_MONO

Mono playback.

V4L2_MPEG_AUDIO_DEC_PLAYBACK_SWAPPED_STEREO

Stereo playback with swapped left and right channels.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_AUDIO_DEC_MULTILINGUAL_PLAYBACK

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_audio_dec_playback -

Determines how multilingual audio should be played back.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_ENCODING

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_encoding -

MPEG Video encoding method. This control is specific to multiplexed MPEG streams. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_ENCODING_MPEG_1

MPEG-1 Video encoding

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_ENCODING_MPEG_2

MPEG-2 Video encoding

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_ENCODING_MPEG_4_AVC

MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) Video encoding

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_ASPECT

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_aspect -

Video aspect. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_ASPECT_1x1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_ASPECT_4x3

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_ASPECT_16x9

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_ASPECT_221x100

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_B_FRAMES (integer)

Number of B-Frames (default 2)

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_GOP_SIZE (integer)

GOP size (default 12)

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_GOP_CLOSURE (boolean)

GOP closure (default 1)

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_PULLDOWN (boolean)

Enable 3:2 pulldown (default 0)

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_BITRATE_MODE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_bitrate_mode -

Video bitrate mode. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_BITRATE_MODE_VBR

Variable bitrate

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_BITRATE_MODE_CBR

Constant bitrate

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_BITRATE_MODE_CQ

Constant quality

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_BITRATE (integer)

Average video bitrate in bits per second.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_BITRATE_PEAK (integer)

Peak video bitrate in bits per second. Must be larger or equal to the average video bitrate. It is ignored if the video bitrate mode is set to constant bitrate.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_CONSTANT_QUALITY (integer)

Constant quality level control. This control is applicable when V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_BITRATE_MODE value is V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_BITRATE_MODE_CQ. Valid range is 1 to 100 where 1 indicates lowest quality and 100 indicates highest quality. Encoder will decide the appropriate quantization parameter and bitrate to produce requested frame quality.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_FRAME_SKIP_MODE (enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_frame_skip_mode -

Indicates in what conditions the encoder should skip frames. If encoding a frame would cause the encoded stream to be larger then a chosen data limit then the frame will be skipped. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_FRAME_SKIP_MODE_DISABLED

Frame skip mode is disabled.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_FRAME_SKIP_MODE_LEVEL_LIMIT

Frame skip mode enabled and buffer limit is set by the chosen level and is defined by the standard.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_FRAME_SKIP_MODE_BUF_LIMIT

Frame skip mode enabled and buffer limit is set by the VBV (MPEG1/2/4) or CPB (H264) buffer size control.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_TEMPORAL_DECIMATION (integer)

For every captured frame, skip this many subsequent frames (default 0).

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MUTE (boolean)

“Mutes” the video to a fixed color when capturing. This is useful for testing, to produce a fixed video bitstream. 0 = unmuted, 1 = muted.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MUTE_YUV (integer)

Sets the “mute” color of the video. The supplied 32-bit integer is interpreted as follows (bit 0 = least significant bit):

Bit 0:7

V chrominance information

Bit 8:15

U chrominance information

Bit 16:23

Y luminance information

Bit 24:31

Must be zero.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_DEC_PTS (integer64)

This read-only control returns the 33-bit video Presentation Time Stamp as defined in ITU T-REC-H.222.0 and ISO/IEC 13818-1 of the currently displayed frame. This is the same PTS as is used in ioctl VIDIOC_DECODER_CMD, VIDIOC_TRY_DECODER_CMD.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_DEC_FRAME (integer64)

This read-only control returns the frame counter of the frame that is currently displayed (decoded). This value is reset to 0 whenever the decoder is started.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_DEC_CONCEAL_COLOR (integer64)

This control sets the conceal color in YUV color space. It describes the client preference of the error conceal color in case of an error where the reference frame is missing. The decoder should fill the reference buffer with the preferred color and use it for future decoding. The control is using 16 bits per channel. Applicable to decoders.

8bit format

10bit format

12bit format

Y luminance

Bit 0:7

Bit 0:9

Bit 0:11

Cb chrominance

Bit 16:23

Bit 16:25

Bit 16:27

Cr chrominance

Bit 32:39

Bit 32:41

Bit 32:43

Must be zero

Bit 48:63

Bit 48:63

Bit 48:63

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_DECODER_SLICE_INTERFACE (boolean)

If enabled the decoder expects to receive a single slice per buffer, otherwise the decoder expects a single frame in per buffer. Applicable to the decoder, all codecs.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_DEC_DISPLAY_DELAY_ENABLE (boolean)

If the display delay is enabled then the decoder is forced to return a CAPTURE buffer (decoded frame) after processing a certain number of OUTPUT buffers. The delay can be set through V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_DEC_DISPLAY_DELAY. This feature can be used for example for generating thumbnails of videos. Applicable to the decoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_DEC_DISPLAY_DELAY (integer)

Display delay value for decoder. The decoder is forced to return a decoded frame after the set ‘display delay’ number of frames. If this number is low it may result in frames returned out of display order, in addition the hardware may still be using the returned buffer as a reference picture for subsequent frames.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_AU_DELIMITER (boolean)

If enabled then, AUD (Access Unit Delimiter) NALUs will be generated. That could be useful to find the start of a frame without having to fully parse each NALU. Applicable to the H264 and HEVC encoders.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_ENABLE (boolean)

Enable writing sample aspect ratio in the Video Usability Information. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_IDC

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_h264_vui_sar_idc -

VUI sample aspect ratio indicator for H.264 encoding. The value is defined in the table E-1 in the standard. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_IDC_UNSPECIFIED

Unspecified

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_IDC_1x1

1x1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_IDC_12x11

12x11

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_IDC_10x11

10x11

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_IDC_16x11

16x11

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_IDC_40x33

40x33

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_IDC_24x11

24x11

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_IDC_20x11

20x11

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_IDC_32x11

32x11

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_IDC_80x33

80x33

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_IDC_18x11

18x11

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_IDC_15x11

15x11

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_IDC_64x33

64x33

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_IDC_160x99

160x99

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_IDC_4x3

4x3

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_IDC_3x2

3x2

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_IDC_2x1

2x1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_SAR_IDC_EXTENDED

Extended SAR

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_EXT_SAR_WIDTH (integer)

Extended sample aspect ratio width for H.264 VUI encoding. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_VUI_EXT_SAR_HEIGHT (integer)

Extended sample aspect ratio height for H.264 VUI encoding. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_h264_level -

The level information for the H264 video elementary stream. Applicable to the H264 encoder. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_1_0

Level 1.0

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_1B

Level 1B

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_1_1

Level 1.1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_1_2

Level 1.2

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_1_3

Level 1.3

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_2_0

Level 2.0

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_2_1

Level 2.1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_2_2

Level 2.2

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_3_0

Level 3.0

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_3_1

Level 3.1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_3_2

Level 3.2

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_4_0

Level 4.0

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_4_1

Level 4.1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_4_2

Level 4.2

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_5_0

Level 5.0

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_5_1

Level 5.1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_5_2

Level 5.2

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_6_0

Level 6.0

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_6_1

Level 6.1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LEVEL_6_2

Level 6.2

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG2_LEVEL

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_mpeg2_level -

The level information for the MPEG2 elementary stream. Applicable to MPEG2 codecs. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG2_LEVEL_LOW

Low Level (LL)

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG2_LEVEL_MAIN

Main Level (ML)

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG2_LEVEL_HIGH_1440

High-1440 Level (H-14)

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG2_LEVEL_HIGH

High Level (HL)

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_LEVEL

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_mpeg4_level -

The level information for the MPEG4 elementary stream. Applicable to the MPEG4 encoder. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_LEVEL_0

Level 0

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_LEVEL_0B

Level 0b

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_LEVEL_1

Level 1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_LEVEL_2

Level 2

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_LEVEL_3

Level 3

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_LEVEL_3B

Level 3b

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_LEVEL_4

Level 4

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_LEVEL_5

Level 5

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_PROFILE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_h264_profile -

The profile information for H264. Applicable to the H264 encoder. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_PROFILE_BASELINE

Baseline profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_PROFILE_CONSTRAINED_BASELINE

Constrained Baseline profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_PROFILE_MAIN

Main profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_PROFILE_EXTENDED

Extended profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_PROFILE_HIGH

High profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_PROFILE_HIGH_10

High 10 profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_PROFILE_HIGH_422

High 422 profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_PROFILE_HIGH_444_PREDICTIVE

High 444 Predictive profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_PROFILE_HIGH_10_INTRA

High 10 Intra profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_PROFILE_HIGH_422_INTRA

High 422 Intra profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_PROFILE_HIGH_444_INTRA

High 444 Intra profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_PROFILE_CAVLC_444_INTRA

CAVLC 444 Intra profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_PROFILE_SCALABLE_BASELINE

Scalable Baseline profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_PROFILE_SCALABLE_HIGH

Scalable High profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_PROFILE_SCALABLE_HIGH_INTRA

Scalable High Intra profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_PROFILE_STEREO_HIGH

Stereo High profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_PROFILE_MULTIVIEW_HIGH

Multiview High profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_PROFILE_CONSTRAINED_HIGH

Constrained High profile

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG2_PROFILE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_mpeg2_profile -

The profile information for MPEG2. Applicable to MPEG2 codecs. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG2_PROFILE_SIMPLE

Simple profile (SP)

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG2_PROFILE_MAIN

Main profile (MP)

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG2_PROFILE_SNR_SCALABLE

SNR Scalable profile (SNR)

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG2_PROFILE_SPATIALLY_SCALABLE

Spatially Scalable profile (Spt)

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG2_PROFILE_HIGH

High profile (HP)

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG2_PROFILE_MULTIVIEW

Multi-view profile (MVP)

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_PROFILE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_mpeg4_profile -

The profile information for MPEG4. Applicable to the MPEG4 encoder. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_PROFILE_SIMPLE

Simple profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_PROFILE_ADVANCED_SIMPLE

Advanced Simple profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_PROFILE_CORE

Core profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_PROFILE_SIMPLE_SCALABLE

Simple Scalable profile

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_PROFILE_ADVANCED_CODING_EFFICIENCY

Advanced Coding Efficiency profile

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MAX_REF_PIC (integer)

The maximum number of reference pictures used for encoding. Applicable to the encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MULTI_SLICE_MODE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_multi_slice_mode -

Determines how the encoder should handle division of frame into slices. Applicable to the encoder. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MULTI_SLICE_MODE_SINGLE

Single slice per frame.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MULTI_SLICE_MODE_MAX_MB

Multiple slices with set maximum number of macroblocks per slice.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MULTI_SLICE_MODE_MAX_BYTES

Multiple slice with set maximum size in bytes per slice.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MULTI_SLICE_MAX_MB (integer)

The maximum number of macroblocks in a slice. Used when V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MULTI_SLICE_MODE is set to V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MULTI_SLICE_MODE_MAX_MB. Applicable to the encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MULTI_SLICE_MAX_BYTES (integer)

The maximum size of a slice in bytes. Used when V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MULTI_SLICE_MODE is set to V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_MULTI_SLICE_MODE_MAX_BYTES. Applicable to the encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LOOP_FILTER_MODE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_h264_loop_filter_mode -

Loop filter mode for H264 encoder. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LOOP_FILTER_MODE_ENABLED

Loop filter is enabled.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LOOP_FILTER_MODE_DISABLED

Loop filter is disabled.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LOOP_FILTER_MODE_DISABLED_AT_SLICE_BOUNDARY

Loop filter is disabled at the slice boundary.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LOOP_FILTER_ALPHA (integer)

Loop filter alpha coefficient, defined in the H264 standard. This value corresponds to the slice_alpha_c0_offset_div2 slice header field, and should be in the range of -6 to +6, inclusive. The actual alpha offset FilterOffsetA is twice this value. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_LOOP_FILTER_BETA (integer)

Loop filter beta coefficient, defined in the H264 standard. This corresponds to the slice_beta_offset_div2 slice header field, and should be in the range of -6 to +6, inclusive. The actual beta offset FilterOffsetB is twice this value. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_ENTROPY_MODE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_h264_entropy_mode -

Entropy coding mode for H264 - CABAC/CAVALC. Applicable to the H264 encoder. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_ENTROPY_MODE_CAVLC

Use CAVLC entropy coding.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_ENTROPY_MODE_CABAC

Use CABAC entropy coding.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_8X8_TRANSFORM (boolean)

Enable 8X8 transform for H264. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_CONSTRAINED_INTRA_PREDICTION (boolean)

Enable constrained intra prediction for H264. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_CHROMA_QP_INDEX_OFFSET (integer)

Specify the offset that should be added to the luma quantization parameter to determine the chroma quantization parameter. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_CYCLIC_INTRA_REFRESH_MB (integer)

Cyclic intra macroblock refresh. This is the number of continuous macroblocks refreshed every frame. Each frame a successive set of macroblocks is refreshed until the cycle completes and starts from the top of the frame. Setting this control to zero means that macroblocks will not be refreshed. Note that this control will not take effect when V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_INTRA_REFRESH_PERIOD control is set to non zero value. Applicable to H264, H263 and MPEG4 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_INTRA_REFRESH_PERIOD_TYPE (enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_intra_refresh_period_type -

Sets the type of intra refresh. The period to refresh the whole frame is specified by V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_INTRA_REFRESH_PERIOD. Note that if this control is not present, then it is undefined what refresh type is used and it is up to the driver to decide. Applicable to H264 and HEVC encoders. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_INTRA_REFRESH_PERIOD_TYPE_RANDOM

The whole frame is completely refreshed randomly after the specified period.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_INTRA_REFRESH_PERIOD_TYPE_CYCLIC

The whole frame MBs are completely refreshed in cyclic order after the specified period.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_INTRA_REFRESH_PERIOD (integer)

Intra macroblock refresh period. This sets the period to refresh the whole frame. In other words, this defines the number of frames for which the whole frame will be intra-refreshed. An example: setting period to 1 means that the whole frame will be refreshed, setting period to 2 means that the half of macroblocks will be intra-refreshed on frameX and the other half of macroblocks will be refreshed in frameX + 1 and so on. Setting the period to zero means no period is specified. Note that if the client sets this control to non zero value the V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_CYCLIC_INTRA_REFRESH_MB control shall be ignored. Applicable to H264 and HEVC encoders.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_FRAME_RC_ENABLE (boolean)

Frame level rate control enable. If this control is disabled then the quantization parameter for each frame type is constant and set with appropriate controls (e.g. V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H263_I_FRAME_QP). If frame rate control is enabled then quantization parameter is adjusted to meet the chosen bitrate. Minimum and maximum value for the quantization parameter can be set with appropriate controls (e.g. V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H263_MIN_QP). Applicable to encoders.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MB_RC_ENABLE (boolean)

Macroblock level rate control enable. Applicable to the MPEG4 and H264 encoders.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_QPEL (boolean)

Quarter pixel motion estimation for MPEG4. Applicable to the MPEG4 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H263_I_FRAME_QP (integer)

Quantization parameter for an I frame for H263. Valid range: from 1 to 31.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H263_MIN_QP (integer)

Minimum quantization parameter for H263. Valid range: from 1 to 31.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H263_MAX_QP (integer)

Maximum quantization parameter for H263. Valid range: from 1 to 31.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H263_P_FRAME_QP (integer)

Quantization parameter for an P frame for H263. Valid range: from 1 to 31.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H263_B_FRAME_QP (integer)

Quantization parameter for an B frame for H263. Valid range: from 1 to 31.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_I_FRAME_QP (integer)

Quantization parameter for an I frame for H264. Valid range: from 0 to 51.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_MIN_QP (integer)

Minimum quantization parameter for H264. Valid range: from 0 to 51.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_MAX_QP (integer)

Maximum quantization parameter for H264. Valid range: from 0 to 51.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_P_FRAME_QP (integer)

Quantization parameter for an P frame for H264. Valid range: from 0 to 51.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_B_FRAME_QP (integer)

Quantization parameter for an B frame for H264. Valid range: from 0 to 51.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_I_FRAME_MIN_QP (integer)

Minimum quantization parameter for the H264 I frame to limit I frame quality to a range. Valid range: from 0 to 51. If V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_MIN_QP is also set, the quantization parameter should be chosen to meet both requirements.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_I_FRAME_MAX_QP (integer)

Maximum quantization parameter for the H264 I frame to limit I frame quality to a range. Valid range: from 0 to 51. If V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_MAX_QP is also set, the quantization parameter should be chosen to meet both requirements.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_P_FRAME_MIN_QP (integer)

Minimum quantization parameter for the H264 P frame to limit P frame quality to a range. Valid range: from 0 to 51. If V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_MIN_QP is also set, the quantization parameter should be chosen to meet both requirements.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_P_FRAME_MAX_QP (integer)

Maximum quantization parameter for the H264 P frame to limit P frame quality to a range. Valid range: from 0 to 51. If V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_MAX_QP is also set, the quantization parameter should be chosen to meet both requirements.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_B_FRAME_MIN_QP (integer)

Minimum quantization parameter for the H264 B frame to limit B frame quality to a range. Valid range: from 0 to 51. If V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_MIN_QP is also set, the quantization parameter should be chosen to meet both requirements.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_B_FRAME_MAX_QP (integer)

Maximum quantization parameter for the H264 B frame to limit B frame quality to a range. Valid range: from 0 to 51. If V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_MAX_QP is also set, the quantization parameter should be chosen to meet both requirements.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_I_FRAME_QP (integer)

Quantization parameter for an I frame for MPEG4. Valid range: from 1 to 31.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_MIN_QP (integer)

Minimum quantization parameter for MPEG4. Valid range: from 1 to 31.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_MAX_QP (integer)

Maximum quantization parameter for MPEG4. Valid range: from 1 to 31.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_P_FRAME_QP (integer)

Quantization parameter for an P frame for MPEG4. Valid range: from 1 to 31.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_B_FRAME_QP (integer)

Quantization parameter for an B frame for MPEG4. Valid range: from 1 to 31.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VBV_SIZE (integer)

The Video Buffer Verifier size in kilobytes, it is used as a limitation of frame skip. The VBV is defined in the standard as a mean to verify that the produced stream will be successfully decoded. The standard describes it as “Part of a hypothetical decoder that is conceptually connected to the output of the encoder. Its purpose is to provide a constraint on the variability of the data rate that an encoder or editing process may produce.”. Applicable to the MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 encoders.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VBV_DELAY (integer)

Sets the initial delay in milliseconds for VBV buffer control.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MV_H_SEARCH_RANGE (integer)

Horizontal search range defines maximum horizontal search area in pixels to search and match for the present Macroblock (MB) in the reference picture. This V4L2 control macro is used to set horizontal search range for motion estimation module in video encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MV_V_SEARCH_RANGE (integer)

Vertical search range defines maximum vertical search area in pixels to search and match for the present Macroblock (MB) in the reference picture. This V4L2 control macro is used to set vertical search range for motion estimation module in video encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_FORCE_KEY_FRAME (button)

Force a key frame for the next queued buffer. Applicable to encoders. This is a general, codec-agnostic keyframe control.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_CPB_SIZE (integer)

The Coded Picture Buffer size in kilobytes, it is used as a limitation of frame skip. The CPB is defined in the H264 standard as a mean to verify that the produced stream will be successfully decoded. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_I_PERIOD (integer)

Period between I-frames in the open GOP for H264. In case of an open GOP this is the period between two I-frames. The period between IDR (Instantaneous Decoding Refresh) frames is taken from the GOP_SIZE control. An IDR frame, which stands for Instantaneous Decoding Refresh is an I-frame after which no prior frames are referenced. This means that a stream can be restarted from an IDR frame without the need to store or decode any previous frames. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEADER_MODE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_header_mode -

Determines whether the header is returned as the first buffer or is it returned together with the first frame. Applicable to encoders. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEADER_MODE_SEPARATE

The stream header is returned separately in the first buffer.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEADER_MODE_JOINED_WITH_1ST_FRAME

The stream header is returned together with the first encoded frame.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_REPEAT_SEQ_HEADER (boolean)

Repeat the video sequence headers. Repeating these headers makes random access to the video stream easier. Applicable to the MPEG1, 2 and 4 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_DECODER_MPEG4_DEBLOCK_FILTER (boolean)

Enabled the deblocking post processing filter for MPEG4 decoder. Applicable to the MPEG4 decoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_VOP_TIME_RES (integer)

vop_time_increment_resolution value for MPEG4. Applicable to the MPEG4 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MPEG4_VOP_TIME_INC (integer)

vop_time_increment value for MPEG4. Applicable to the MPEG4 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_SEI_FRAME_PACKING (boolean)

Enable generation of frame packing supplemental enhancement information in the encoded bitstream. The frame packing SEI message contains the arrangement of L and R planes for 3D viewing. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_SEI_FP_CURRENT_FRAME_0 (boolean)

Sets current frame as frame0 in frame packing SEI. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_SEI_FP_ARRANGEMENT_TYPE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_h264_sei_fp_arrangement_type -

Frame packing arrangement type for H264 SEI. Applicable to the H264 encoder. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_SEI_FP_ARRANGEMENT_TYPE_CHEKERBOARD

Pixels are alternatively from L and R.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_SEI_FP_ARRANGEMENT_TYPE_COLUMN

L and R are interlaced by column.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_SEI_FP_ARRANGEMENT_TYPE_ROW

L and R are interlaced by row.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_SEI_FP_ARRANGEMENT_TYPE_SIDE_BY_SIDE

L is on the left, R on the right.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_SEI_FP_ARRANGEMENT_TYPE_TOP_BOTTOM

L is on top, R on bottom.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_SEI_FP_ARRANGEMENT_TYPE_TEMPORAL

One view per frame.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_FMO (boolean)

Enables flexible macroblock ordering in the encoded bitstream. It is a technique used for restructuring the ordering of macroblocks in pictures. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_FMO_MAP_TYPE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_h264_fmo_map_type -

When using FMO, the map type divides the image in different scan patterns of macroblocks. Applicable to the H264 encoder. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_FMO_MAP_TYPE_INTERLEAVED_SLICES

Slices are interleaved one after other with macroblocks in run length order.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_FMO_MAP_TYPE_SCATTERED_SLICES

Scatters the macroblocks based on a mathematical function known to both encoder and decoder.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_FMO_MAP_TYPE_FOREGROUND_WITH_LEFT_OVER

Macroblocks arranged in rectangular areas or regions of interest.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_FMO_MAP_TYPE_BOX_OUT

Slice groups grow in a cyclic way from centre to outwards.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_FMO_MAP_TYPE_RASTER_SCAN

Slice groups grow in raster scan pattern from left to right.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_FMO_MAP_TYPE_WIPE_SCAN

Slice groups grow in wipe scan pattern from top to bottom.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_FMO_MAP_TYPE_EXPLICIT

User defined map type.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_FMO_SLICE_GROUP (integer)

Number of slice groups in FMO. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_FMO_CHANGE_DIRECTION

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_h264_fmo_change_dir -

Specifies a direction of the slice group change for raster and wipe maps. Applicable to the H264 encoder. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_FMO_CHANGE_DIR_RIGHT

Raster scan or wipe right.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_FMO_CHANGE_DIR_LEFT

Reverse raster scan or wipe left.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_FMO_CHANGE_RATE (integer)

Specifies the size of the first slice group for raster and wipe map. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_FMO_RUN_LENGTH (integer)

Specifies the number of consecutive macroblocks for the interleaved map. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_ASO (boolean)

Enables arbitrary slice ordering in encoded bitstream. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_ASO_SLICE_ORDER (integer)

Specifies the slice order in ASO. Applicable to the H264 encoder. The supplied 32-bit integer is interpreted as follows (bit 0 = least significant bit):

Bit 0:15

Slice ID

Bit 16:32

Slice position or order

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_HIERARCHICAL_CODING (boolean)

Enables H264 hierarchical coding. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_HIERARCHICAL_CODING_TYPE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_h264_hierarchical_coding_type -

Specifies the hierarchical coding type. Applicable to the H264 encoder. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_HIERARCHICAL_CODING_B

Hierarchical B coding.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_HIERARCHICAL_CODING_P

Hierarchical P coding.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_HIERARCHICAL_CODING_LAYER (integer)

Specifies the number of hierarchical coding layers. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_HIERARCHICAL_CODING_LAYER_QP (integer)

Specifies a user defined QP for each layer. Applicable to the H264 encoder. The supplied 32-bit integer is interpreted as follows (bit 0 = least significant bit):

Bit 0:15

QP value

Bit 16:32

Layer number

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_HIER_CODING_L0_BR (integer)

Indicates bit rate (bps) for hierarchical coding layer 0 for H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_HIER_CODING_L1_BR (integer)

Indicates bit rate (bps) for hierarchical coding layer 1 for H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_HIER_CODING_L2_BR (integer)

Indicates bit rate (bps) for hierarchical coding layer 2 for H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_HIER_CODING_L3_BR (integer)

Indicates bit rate (bps) for hierarchical coding layer 3 for H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_HIER_CODING_L4_BR (integer)

Indicates bit rate (bps) for hierarchical coding layer 4 for H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_HIER_CODING_L5_BR (integer)

Indicates bit rate (bps) for hierarchical coding layer 5 for H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_H264_HIER_CODING_L6_BR (integer)

Indicates bit rate (bps) for hierarchical coding layer 6 for H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_FWHT_I_FRAME_QP (integer)

Quantization parameter for an I frame for FWHT. Valid range: from 1 to 31.

V4L2_CID_FWHT_P_FRAME_QP (integer)

Quantization parameter for a P frame for FWHT. Valid range: from 1 to 31.

1.15.2. MFC 5.1 MPEG Controls

The following MPEG class controls deal with MPEG decoding and encoding settings that are specific to the Multi Format Codec 5.1 device present in the S5P family of SoCs by Samsung.

1.15.2.1. MFC 5.1 Control IDs

V4L2_CID_MPEG_MFC51_VIDEO_DECODER_H264_DISPLAY_DELAY_ENABLE (boolean)

If the display delay is enabled then the decoder is forced to return a CAPTURE buffer (decoded frame) after processing a certain number of OUTPUT buffers. The delay can be set through V4L2_CID_MPEG_MFC51_VIDEO_DECODER_H264_DISPLAY_DELAY. This feature can be used for example for generating thumbnails of videos. Applicable to the H264 decoder.

Note

This control is deprecated. Use the standard V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_DEC_DISPLAY_DELAY_ENABLE control instead.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_MFC51_VIDEO_DECODER_H264_DISPLAY_DELAY (integer)

Display delay value for H264 decoder. The decoder is forced to return a decoded frame after the set ‘display delay’ number of frames. If this number is low it may result in frames returned out of display order, in addition the hardware may still be using the returned buffer as a reference picture for subsequent frames.

Note

This control is deprecated. Use the standard V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_DEC_DISPLAY_DELAY control instead.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_MFC51_VIDEO_H264_NUM_REF_PIC_FOR_P (integer)

The number of reference pictures used for encoding a P picture. Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_MFC51_VIDEO_PADDING (boolean)

Padding enable in the encoder - use a color instead of repeating border pixels. Applicable to encoders.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_MFC51_VIDEO_PADDING_YUV (integer)

Padding color in the encoder. Applicable to encoders. The supplied 32-bit integer is interpreted as follows (bit 0 = least significant bit):

Bit 0:7

V chrominance information

Bit 8:15

U chrominance information

Bit 16:23

Y luminance information

Bit 24:31

Must be zero.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_MFC51_VIDEO_RC_REACTION_COEFF (integer)

Reaction coefficient for MFC rate control. Applicable to encoders.

Note

  1. Valid only when the frame level RC is enabled.

  2. For tight CBR, this field must be small (ex. 2 ~ 10). For VBR, this field must be large (ex. 100 ~ 1000).

  3. It is not recommended to use the greater number than FRAME_RATE * (10^9 / BIT_RATE).

V4L2_CID_MPEG_MFC51_VIDEO_H264_ADAPTIVE_RC_DARK (boolean)

Adaptive rate control for dark region. Valid only when H.264 and macroblock level RC is enabled (V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MB_RC_ENABLE). Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_MFC51_VIDEO_H264_ADAPTIVE_RC_SMOOTH (boolean)

Adaptive rate control for smooth region. Valid only when H.264 and macroblock level RC is enabled (V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MB_RC_ENABLE). Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_MFC51_VIDEO_H264_ADAPTIVE_RC_STATIC (boolean)

Adaptive rate control for static region. Valid only when H.264 and macroblock level RC is enabled (V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MB_RC_ENABLE). Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_MFC51_VIDEO_H264_ADAPTIVE_RC_ACTIVITY (boolean)

Adaptive rate control for activity region. Valid only when H.264 and macroblock level RC is enabled (V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_MB_RC_ENABLE). Applicable to the H264 encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_MFC51_VIDEO_FRAME_SKIP_MODE

(enum)

Note

This control is deprecated. Use the standard V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_FRAME_SKIP_MODE control instead.

enum v4l2_mpeg_mfc51_video_frame_skip_mode -

Indicates in what conditions the encoder should skip frames. If encoding a frame would cause the encoded stream to be larger then a chosen data limit then the frame will be skipped. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_MFC51_VIDEO_FRAME_SKIP_MODE_DISABLED

Frame skip mode is disabled.

V4L2_MPEG_MFC51_VIDEO_FRAME_SKIP_MODE_LEVEL_LIMIT

Frame skip mode enabled and buffer limit is set by the chosen level and is defined by the standard.

V4L2_MPEG_MFC51_VIDEO_FRAME_SKIP_MODE_BUF_LIMIT

Frame skip mode enabled and buffer limit is set by the VBV (MPEG1/2/4) or CPB (H264) buffer size control.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_MFC51_VIDEO_RC_FIXED_TARGET_BIT (integer)

Enable rate-control with fixed target bit. If this setting is enabled, then the rate control logic of the encoder will calculate the average bitrate for a GOP and keep it below or equal the set bitrate target. Otherwise the rate control logic calculates the overall average bitrate for the stream and keeps it below or equal to the set bitrate. In the first case the average bitrate for the whole stream will be smaller then the set bitrate. This is caused because the average is calculated for smaller number of frames, on the other hand enabling this setting will ensure that the stream will meet tight bandwidth constraints. Applicable to encoders.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_MFC51_VIDEO_FORCE_FRAME_TYPE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_mfc51_video_force_frame_type -

Force a frame type for the next queued buffer. Applicable to encoders. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_MFC51_FORCE_FRAME_TYPE_DISABLED

Forcing a specific frame type disabled.

V4L2_MPEG_MFC51_FORCE_FRAME_TYPE_I_FRAME

Force an I-frame.

V4L2_MPEG_MFC51_FORCE_FRAME_TYPE_NOT_CODED

Force a non-coded frame.

1.15.3. CX2341x MPEG Controls

The following MPEG class controls deal with MPEG encoding settings that are specific to the Conexant CX23415 and CX23416 MPEG encoding chips.

1.15.3.1. CX2341x Control IDs

V4L2_CID_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_SPATIAL_FILTER_MODE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_cx2341x_video_spatial_filter_mode -

Sets the Spatial Filter mode (default MANUAL). Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_SPATIAL_FILTER_MODE_MANUAL

Choose the filter manually

V4L2_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_SPATIAL_FILTER_MODE_AUTO

Choose the filter automatically

V4L2_CID_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_SPATIAL_FILTER (integer (0-15))

The setting for the Spatial Filter. 0 = off, 15 = maximum. (Default is 0.)

V4L2_CID_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_LUMA_SPATIAL_FILTER_TYPE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_cx2341x_video_luma_spatial_filter_type -

Select the algorithm to use for the Luma Spatial Filter (default 1D_HOR). Possible values:

V4L2_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_LUMA_SPATIAL_FILTER_TYPE_OFF

No filter

V4L2_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_LUMA_SPATIAL_FILTER_TYPE_1D_HOR

One-dimensional horizontal

V4L2_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_LUMA_SPATIAL_FILTER_TYPE_1D_VERT

One-dimensional vertical

V4L2_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_LUMA_SPATIAL_FILTER_TYPE_2D_HV_SEPARABLE

Two-dimensional separable

V4L2_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_LUMA_SPATIAL_FILTER_TYPE_2D_SYM_NON_SEPARABLE

Two-dimensional symmetrical non-separable

V4L2_CID_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_CHROMA_SPATIAL_FILTER_TYPE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_cx2341x_video_chroma_spatial_filter_type -

Select the algorithm for the Chroma Spatial Filter (default 1D_HOR). Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_CHROMA_SPATIAL_FILTER_TYPE_OFF

No filter

V4L2_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_CHROMA_SPATIAL_FILTER_TYPE_1D_HOR

One-dimensional horizontal

V4L2_CID_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_TEMPORAL_FILTER_MODE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_cx2341x_video_temporal_filter_mode -

Sets the Temporal Filter mode (default MANUAL). Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_TEMPORAL_FILTER_MODE_MANUAL

Choose the filter manually

V4L2_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_TEMPORAL_FILTER_MODE_AUTO

Choose the filter automatically

V4L2_CID_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_TEMPORAL_FILTER (integer (0-31))

The setting for the Temporal Filter. 0 = off, 31 = maximum. (Default is 8 for full-scale capturing and 0 for scaled capturing.)

V4L2_CID_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_MEDIAN_FILTER_TYPE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_cx2341x_video_median_filter_type -

Median Filter Type (default OFF). Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_MEDIAN_FILTER_TYPE_OFF

No filter

V4L2_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_MEDIAN_FILTER_TYPE_HOR

Horizontal filter

V4L2_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_MEDIAN_FILTER_TYPE_VERT

Vertical filter

V4L2_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_MEDIAN_FILTER_TYPE_HOR_VERT

Horizontal and vertical filter

V4L2_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_MEDIAN_FILTER_TYPE_DIAG

Diagonal filter

V4L2_CID_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_LUMA_MEDIAN_FILTER_BOTTOM (integer (0-255))

Threshold above which the luminance median filter is enabled (default 0)

V4L2_CID_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_LUMA_MEDIAN_FILTER_TOP (integer (0-255))

Threshold below which the luminance median filter is enabled (default 255)

V4L2_CID_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_CHROMA_MEDIAN_FILTER_BOTTOM (integer (0-255))

Threshold above which the chroma median filter is enabled (default 0)

V4L2_CID_MPEG_CX2341X_VIDEO_CHROMA_MEDIAN_FILTER_TOP (integer (0-255))

Threshold below which the chroma median filter is enabled (default 255)

V4L2_CID_MPEG_CX2341X_STREAM_INSERT_NAV_PACKETS (boolean)

The CX2341X MPEG encoder can insert one empty MPEG-2 PES packet into the stream between every four video frames. The packet size is 2048 bytes, including the packet_start_code_prefix and stream_id fields. The stream_id is 0xBF (private stream 2). The payload consists of 0x00 bytes, to be filled in by the application. 0 = do not insert, 1 = insert packets.

1.15.4. VPX Control Reference

The VPX controls include controls for encoding parameters of VPx video codec.

1.15.4.1. VPX Control IDs

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_NUM_PARTITIONS

(enum)

enum v4l2_vp8_num_partitions -

The number of token partitions to use in VP8 encoder. Possible values are:

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_1_PARTITION

1 coefficient partition

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_2_PARTITIONS

2 coefficient partitions

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_4_PARTITIONS

4 coefficient partitions

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_8_PARTITIONS

8 coefficient partitions

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_IMD_DISABLE_4X4 (boolean)

Setting this prevents intra 4x4 mode in the intra mode decision.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_NUM_REF_FRAMES

(enum)

enum v4l2_vp8_num_ref_frames -

The number of reference pictures for encoding P frames. Possible values are:

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_1_REF_FRAME

Last encoded frame will be searched

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_2_REF_FRAME

Two frames will be searched among the last encoded frame, the golden frame and the alternate reference (altref) frame. The encoder implementation will decide which two are chosen.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_3_REF_FRAME

The last encoded frame, the golden frame and the altref frame will be searched.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_FILTER_LEVEL (integer)

Indicates the loop filter level. The adjustment of the loop filter level is done via a delta value against a baseline loop filter value.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_FILTER_SHARPNESS (integer)

This parameter affects the loop filter. Anything above zero weakens the deblocking effect on the loop filter.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_GOLDEN_FRAME_REF_PERIOD (integer)

Sets the refresh period for the golden frame. The period is defined in number of frames. For a value of ‘n’, every nth frame starting from the first key frame will be taken as a golden frame. For eg. for encoding sequence of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 where the golden frame refresh period is set as 4, the frames 0, 4, 8 etc will be taken as the golden frames as frame 0 is always a key frame.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_GOLDEN_FRAME_SEL

(enum)

enum v4l2_vp8_golden_frame_sel -

Selects the golden frame for encoding. Possible values are:

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_GOLDEN_FRAME_USE_PREV

Use the (n-2)th frame as a golden frame, current frame index being ‘n’.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_GOLDEN_FRAME_USE_REF_PERIOD

Use the previous specific frame indicated by V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_GOLDEN_FRAME_REF_PERIOD as a golden frame.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_MIN_QP (integer)

Minimum quantization parameter for VP8.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_MAX_QP (integer)

Maximum quantization parameter for VP8.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_I_FRAME_QP (integer)

Quantization parameter for an I frame for VP8.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VPX_P_FRAME_QP (integer)

Quantization parameter for a P frame for VP8.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VP8_PROFILE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_vp8_profile -

This control allows selecting the profile for VP8 encoder. This is also used to enumerate supported profiles by VP8 encoder or decoder. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP8_PROFILE_0

Profile 0

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP8_PROFILE_1

Profile 1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP8_PROFILE_2

Profile 2

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP8_PROFILE_3

Profile 3

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_PROFILE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_vp9_profile -

This control allows selecting the profile for VP9 encoder. This is also used to enumerate supported profiles by VP9 encoder or decoder. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_PROFILE_0

Profile 0

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_PROFILE_1

Profile 1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_PROFILE_2

Profile 2

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_PROFILE_3

Profile 3

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_LEVEL (enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_vp9_level -

This control allows selecting the level for VP9 encoder. This is also used to enumerate supported levels by VP9 encoder or decoder. More information can be found at webmproject. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_LEVEL_1_0

Level 1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_LEVEL_1_1

Level 1.1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_LEVEL_2_0

Level 2

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_LEVEL_2_1

Level 2.1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_LEVEL_3_0

Level 3

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_LEVEL_3_1

Level 3.1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_LEVEL_4_0

Level 4

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_LEVEL_4_1

Level 4.1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_LEVEL_5_0

Level 5

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_LEVEL_5_1

Level 5.1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_LEVEL_5_2

Level 5.2

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_LEVEL_6_0

Level 6

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_LEVEL_6_1

Level 6.1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_VP9_LEVEL_6_2

Level 6.2

1.15.5. High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC/H.265) Control Reference

The HEVC/H.265 controls include controls for encoding parameters of HEVC/H.265 video codec.

1.15.5.1. HEVC/H.265 Control IDs

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MIN_QP (integer)

Minimum quantization parameter for HEVC. Valid range: from 0 to 51 for 8 bit and from 0 to 63 for 10 bit.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MAX_QP (integer)

Maximum quantization parameter for HEVC. Valid range: from 0 to 51 for 8 bit and from 0 to 63 for 10 bit.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_I_FRAME_QP (integer)

Quantization parameter for an I frame for HEVC. Valid range: [V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MIN_QP, V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MAX_QP].

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_P_FRAME_QP (integer)

Quantization parameter for a P frame for HEVC. Valid range: [V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MIN_QP, V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MAX_QP].

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_B_FRAME_QP (integer)

Quantization parameter for a B frame for HEVC. Valid range: [V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MIN_QP, V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MAX_QP].

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_I_FRAME_MIN_QP (integer)

Minimum quantization parameter for the HEVC I frame to limit I frame quality to a range. Valid range: from 0 to 51 for 8 bit and from 0 to 63 for 10 bit. If V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MIN_QP is also set, the quantization parameter should be chosen to meet both requirements.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_I_FRAME_MAX_QP (integer)

Maximum quantization parameter for the HEVC I frame to limit I frame quality to a range. Valid range: from 0 to 51 for 8 bit and from 0 to 63 for 10 bit. If V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MAX_QP is also set, the quantization parameter should be chosen to meet both requirements.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_P_FRAME_MIN_QP (integer)

Minimum quantization parameter for the HEVC P frame to limit P frame quality to a range. Valid range: from 0 to 51 for 8 bit and from 0 to 63 for 10 bit. If V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MIN_QP is also set, the quantization parameter should be chosen to meet both requirements.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_P_FRAME_MAX_QP (integer)

Maximum quantization parameter for the HEVC P frame to limit P frame quality to a range. Valid range: from 0 to 51 for 8 bit and from 0 to 63 for 10 bit. If V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MAX_QP is also set, the quantization parameter should be chosen to meet both requirements.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_B_FRAME_MIN_QP (integer)

Minimum quantization parameter for the HEVC B frame to limit B frame quality to a range. Valid range: from 0 to 51 for 8 bit and from 0 to 63 for 10 bit. If V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MIN_QP is also set, the quantization parameter should be chosen to meet both requirements.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_B_FRAME_MAX_QP (integer)

Maximum quantization parameter for the HEVC B frame to limit B frame quality to a range. Valid range: from 0 to 51 for 8 bit and from 0 to 63 for 10 bit. If V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MAX_QP is also set, the quantization parameter should be chosen to meet both requirements.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_HIER_QP (boolean)

HIERARCHICAL_QP allows the host to specify the quantization parameter values for each temporal layer through HIERARCHICAL_QP_LAYER. This is valid only if HIERARCHICAL_CODING_LAYER is greater than 1. Setting the control value to 1 enables setting of the QP values for the layers.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_HIER_CODING_TYPE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_hevc_hier_coding_type -

Selects the hierarchical coding type for encoding. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_HIERARCHICAL_CODING_B

Use the B frame for hierarchical coding.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_HIERARCHICAL_CODING_P

Use the P frame for hierarchical coding.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_HIER_CODING_LAYER (integer)

Selects the hierarchical coding layer. In normal encoding (non-hierarchial coding), it should be zero. Possible values are [0, 6]. 0 indicates HIERARCHICAL CODING LAYER 0, 1 indicates HIERARCHICAL CODING LAYER 1 and so on.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_HIER_CODING_L0_QP (integer)

Indicates quantization parameter for hierarchical coding layer 0. Valid range: [V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MIN_QP, V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MAX_QP].

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_HIER_CODING_L1_QP (integer)

Indicates quantization parameter for hierarchical coding layer 1. Valid range: [V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MIN_QP, V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MAX_QP].

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_HIER_CODING_L2_QP (integer)

Indicates quantization parameter for hierarchical coding layer 2. Valid range: [V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MIN_QP, V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MAX_QP].

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_HIER_CODING_L3_QP (integer)

Indicates quantization parameter for hierarchical coding layer 3. Valid range: [V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MIN_QP, V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MAX_QP].

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_HIER_CODING_L4_QP (integer)

Indicates quantization parameter for hierarchical coding layer 4. Valid range: [V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MIN_QP, V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MAX_QP].

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_HIER_CODING_L5_QP (integer)

Indicates quantization parameter for hierarchical coding layer 5. Valid range: [V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MIN_QP, V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MAX_QP].

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_HIER_CODING_L6_QP (integer)

Indicates quantization parameter for hierarchical coding layer 6. Valid range: [V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MIN_QP, V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MAX_QP].

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_PROFILE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_hevc_profile -

Select the desired profile for HEVC encoder.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_PROFILE_MAIN

Main profile.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_PROFILE_MAIN_STILL_PICTURE

Main still picture profile.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_PROFILE_MAIN_10

Main 10 profile.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LEVEL

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_hevc_level -

Selects the desired level for HEVC encoder.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LEVEL_1

Level 1.0

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LEVEL_2

Level 2.0

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LEVEL_2_1

Level 2.1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LEVEL_3

Level 3.0

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LEVEL_3_1

Level 3.1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LEVEL_4

Level 4.0

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LEVEL_4_1

Level 4.1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LEVEL_5

Level 5.0

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LEVEL_5_1

Level 5.1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LEVEL_5_2

Level 5.2

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LEVEL_6

Level 6.0

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LEVEL_6_1

Level 6.1

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LEVEL_6_2

Level 6.2

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_FRAME_RATE_RESOLUTION (integer)

Indicates the number of evenly spaced subintervals, called ticks, within one second. This is a 16 bit unsigned integer and has a maximum value up to 0xffff and a minimum value of 1.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_TIER

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_hevc_tier -

TIER_FLAG specifies tiers information of the HEVC encoded picture. Tier were made to deal with applications that differ in terms of maximum bit rate. Setting the flag to 0 selects HEVC tier as Main tier and setting this flag to 1 indicates High tier. High tier is for applications requiring high bit rates.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_TIER_MAIN

Main tier.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_TIER_HIGH

High tier.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MAX_PARTITION_DEPTH (integer)

Selects HEVC maximum coding unit depth.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LOOP_FILTER_MODE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_hevc_loop_filter_mode -

Loop filter mode for HEVC encoder. Possible values are:

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LOOP_FILTER_MODE_DISABLED

Loop filter is disabled.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LOOP_FILTER_MODE_ENABLED

Loop filter is enabled.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LOOP_FILTER_MODE_DISABLED_AT_SLICE_BOUNDARY

Loop filter is disabled at the slice boundary.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LF_BETA_OFFSET_DIV2 (integer)

Selects HEVC loop filter beta offset. The valid range is [-6, +6].

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LF_TC_OFFSET_DIV2 (integer)

Selects HEVC loop filter tc offset. The valid range is [-6, +6].

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_REFRESH_TYPE

(enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_hevc_hier_refresh_type -

Selects refresh type for HEVC encoder. Host has to specify the period into V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_REFRESH_PERIOD.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_REFRESH_NONE

Use the B frame for hierarchical coding.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_REFRESH_CRA

Use CRA (Clean Random Access Unit) picture encoding.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_REFRESH_IDR

Use IDR (Instantaneous Decoding Refresh) picture encoding.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_REFRESH_PERIOD (integer)

Selects the refresh period for HEVC encoder. This specifies the number of I pictures between two CRA/IDR pictures. This is valid only if REFRESH_TYPE is not 0.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_LOSSLESS_CU (boolean)

Indicates HEVC lossless encoding. Setting it to 0 disables lossless encoding. Setting it to 1 enables lossless encoding.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_CONST_INTRA_PRED (boolean)

Indicates constant intra prediction for HEVC encoder. Specifies the constrained intra prediction in which intra largest coding unit (LCU) prediction is performed by using residual data and decoded samples of neighboring intra LCU only. Setting the value to 1 enables constant intra prediction and setting the value to 0 disables constant intra prediction.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_WAVEFRONT (boolean)

Indicates wavefront parallel processing for HEVC encoder. Setting it to 0 disables the feature and setting it to 1 enables the wavefront parallel processing.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_GENERAL_PB (boolean)

Setting the value to 1 enables combination of P and B frame for HEVC encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_TEMPORAL_ID (boolean)

Indicates temporal identifier for HEVC encoder which is enabled by setting the value to 1.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_STRONG_SMOOTHING (boolean)

Indicates bi-linear interpolation is conditionally used in the intra prediction filtering process in the CVS when set to 1. Indicates bi-linear interpolation is not used in the CVS when set to 0.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_MAX_NUM_MERGE_MV_MINUS1 (integer)

Indicates maximum number of merge candidate motion vectors. Values are from 0 to 4.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_TMV_PREDICTION (boolean)

Indicates temporal motion vector prediction for HEVC encoder. Setting it to 1 enables the prediction. Setting it to 0 disables the prediction.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_WITHOUT_STARTCODE (boolean)

Specifies if HEVC generates a stream with a size of the length field instead of start code pattern. The size of the length field is configurable through the V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_SIZE_OF_LENGTH_FIELD control. Setting the value to 0 disables encoding without startcode pattern. Setting the value to 1 will enables encoding without startcode pattern.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_SIZE_OF_LENGTH_FIELD (enum)

enum v4l2_mpeg_video_hevc_size_of_length_field -

Indicates the size of length field. This is valid when encoding WITHOUT_STARTCODE_ENABLE is enabled.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_SIZE_0

Generate start code pattern (Normal).

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_SIZE_1

Generate size of length field instead of start code pattern and length is 1.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_SIZE_2

Generate size of length field instead of start code pattern and length is 2.

V4L2_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_SIZE_4

Generate size of length field instead of start code pattern and length is 4.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_HIER_CODING_L0_BR (integer)

Indicates bit rate for hierarchical coding layer 0 for HEVC encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_HIER_CODING_L1_BR (integer)

Indicates bit rate for hierarchical coding layer 1 for HEVC encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_HIER_CODING_L2_BR (integer)

Indicates bit rate for hierarchical coding layer 2 for HEVC encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_HIER_CODING_L3_BR (integer)

Indicates bit rate for hierarchical coding layer 3 for HEVC encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_HIER_CODING_L4_BR (integer)

Indicates bit rate for hierarchical coding layer 4 for HEVC encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_HIER_CODING_L5_BR (integer)

Indicates bit rate for hierarchical coding layer 5 for HEVC encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_HEVC_HIER_CODING_L6_BR (integer)

Indicates bit rate for hierarchical coding layer 6 for HEVC encoder.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_REF_NUMBER_FOR_PFRAMES (integer)

Selects number of P reference pictures required for HEVC encoder. P-Frame can use 1 or 2 frames for reference.

V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_PREPEND_SPSPPS_TO_IDR (integer)

Indicates whether to generate SPS and PPS at every IDR. Setting it to 0 disables generating SPS and PPS at every IDR. Setting it to one enables generating SPS and PPS at every IDR.