[mythtv-users] Changing Channels

Gabe Rubin gaberubin at gmail.com
Thu Jan 6 15:26:35 EST 2005


> When i switch channels watching live TV it takes approximately 3 to 4
> seconds. Is this normal, and what can I do to improve the speed? I have
> a P4 1.8 Ghz with 512 MB of RAM. I have a Geforce2 MX which I suspect is
> the culprit. Any thoughts or similiar experiences, or am I doomed to
> wait every time I switch the channel?
> _______________________________________________

this is something discussed on the list many times.  The pause is due
to the 2 second (or so) buffering that myth does, and you can't
disable it.  Most users don't channel surf, but use the browse mode or
EPG to see what else is on, or don't watch live tv period (no
commercials).

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