[mythtv] [patch]prolong active time of LCD menu

[Leo Weppelman]

On Tue, Oct 12, 2004 at 10:15:52PM +0100, Darren wrote:
> Leo,
> 
> > This patch makes the menu popup on the LCD-device for 30 seconds instead
> > of 5 seconds. 5 seconds is awfully short when navigating through the menu.
> 
> I personally like the 5 seconds and find this a great way of having the
> LCD operate. Also when you change from item to item you get another 5
> seconds to read the new item selected.
> 
> Its usually only one line at a time, so whats the issue for you, 5
> seconds to read one line seems perfectly okay to me ?

I sometimes use it to navigate and if you just get distracted for
whatever reason, the menu is gone and I have to bow to read the tv below
or use the up/down arrow to get the display back on again ;-)

> If you really want to have the display time extended can I suggest that
> you add something to the setup to make it configurable instead.

This is a good idea, I'll look into it and send a revised patch...

Leo.