[mythtv-users] Dvico Lite channel change time

[Hunter McDaniel]

Tom R. wrote:
> I recently bought a Winfast DTV 1000-t but was dissapointed with the 3 
> - 5 seconds it often takes to change channels. I'm told it's 'just the 
> card'. I'm now looking at the Dvico Lite as a second tuner, but am 
> interested to know whether the extra $70 is worth it. Does it change 
> channels any faster? Is the reception any better?
>
> And how do I get rid of the "LMS Lock" box that takes up half my 
> screen when I change channels? It's not something I want the end user 
> to see.
>
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I have the Fusion 5 Lite (not the RT lite) and it also takes right 
around 3 seconds to change channels.  It's not worth $70 more than some 
other card; heck I only paid $50 for it on e-bay.

Someone more in the know may correct me, but I believe the reason for 
slow channel changes is is that Live TV in myth always runs a couple 
seconds behind and when you switch to a new channel it has to refill 
that buffer.  If you've ever tried to push the 'skip forward' button 
when watching live TV, you'll notice that it jumps to a point to a point 
a couple seconds less than the current length of the recording.