[mythtv-users] Can you select a channel to view from the EPG?

[Dave Johansen]

>>2009/4/28 sonofzev at iinet.net.au sonofzev at iinet.net.au>:
>>> I'm not sure if there is a way to do this especially from the EPG, but I also
>>> don't believe it is desirable.
>>
>>Why not? you can already do it... Just the choice of key (M) is a poor choice.
>
> He was asking to be able to do it without using an additional key to select the
> channel.. (on my remote it is the okay button)
>
>>
>>
>>> The reason being is due to the fact you are recording all LiveTV there is a few
>>> seconds delay on switching channels. This means that if you were to "channel
>>> surf" you would find the system would be constantly trying to keep up with your
>>> channel switching.
>>
>>Provided it's something you can already do, it's a moot argument I think
>>)
>
> This I agree with but as above he was asking to do it without pressing a key to
> get to the channel..

Just to be clear, I meant that when I press OK for it to go to that
channel instead of bringing up the recording options, and the "Use
select to change the channel in the program guide" on page 2 of
Utilities/Setup->Setup->TV Settings->Program Guide does just that.

Dave