[mythtv-users] Additional recording time per channel

[James Linder]

> On 25 Aug 2018, at 12:27 am, mythtv-users-request at mythtv.org wrote:
> 
>> 
>> We have recently had ION tv channel added to our line up, and I notice that they overrun about 15 seconds or so between shows.
>> 
>> To capture the last 15 seconds of the show, I would like to add an additional 15 seconds PER channel. 
>> 
>> Is there a setting somewhere that would permit this by channel? I found 2 different settings, one that adds per recording rule,
>> And one that adds globally for all recordings on all channels.

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> And you really should count yourself very lucky that ION is the only
> channel you have that runs late.  In most parts of the world, it is
> normal to add 4 minutes to all recordings to make it likely you will
> record the last few minutes.  And there are often channels that are
> worse than that.  I have one here in New Zealand (TV2) where in the
> late evenings I have to add 7 minutes after and 3 minutes before to
> ensure I get the entire programme.  Yes - they really do start early
> sometimes!

<monty python>
Shee luxary
</monty python>

In Perth (Oz) I’ve got 20 min added and on 7 and 10 I often miss the end of a show. Sloth is the reason I’ve not upped that to 30min

James