Delayed channel change

Spragleknas · 2006-12-11, 21:39

I use a STB (IP TV) conected to my s-video on PVR-350. Channel changing is done with blaster using and-81's EXELLENT MCE replacement-plugin.

However, blasting and channelchanging does take a couple of seconds - no big deal, but MP immidiatly gives me a black screen (probably du to channel-change - even if all channels are captured thruogh same source <- is this necessary?).

Result:
[Channel 1] --> Ch. change --> [Black screen - due to MP(?)] --> [Channel 1] --> [Black screen (due to STB)] --> [Channel 2].

Could there be an option for delaying channel change (so that blaster and STB can finnish)?

And: Does MP need to "black screen" when same capture source is used (here; s-video@350).

Hopes this makes sence.

Thanks!

geov · 2006-12-12, 13:46

I found that this is only a problem when time-shift is on…therefore I only use time-shift when I record or pause TV. But I do agree with you it would be a nice feature if it is not already available.

Cheers
GeoV

Spragleknas · 2006-12-12, 18:30

Ah.... ok... timeshift is a "must" IMO. Hope this can be "fixed" without disabling TS.

joboehl · 2006-12-12, 19:36

Okay, don't know if this has something to do with the fact that the timeshinf buffer needing to be reseted everytime you change the channel.

This way MP prevents you ask to go back on the timeshift buffer and start seeing thigs before the channel change.

Just my 2 cents. Think this is by design.

Julio

Spragleknas · 2006-12-12, 21:25

Yes, but a optional delay would be nice (MP giving "black screen" when it is black anyway).

EDIT: I-loop, thx for new nick... makes things less complicated

2006-12-11, 21:39	#1 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,816 Thanks: 179 Thanked 91 Times in 77 Posts Country: My System	Delayed channel change I use a STB (IP TV) conected to my s-video on PVR-350. Channel changing is done with blaster using and-81's EXELLENT MCE replacement-plugin. However, blasting and channelchanging does take a couple of seconds - no big deal, but MP immidiatly gives me a black screen (probably du to channel-change - even if all channels are captured thruogh same source <- is this necessary?). Result: [Channel 1] --> Ch. change --> [Black screen - due to MP(?)] --> [Channel 1] --> [Black screen (due to STB)] --> [Channel 2]. Could there be an option for delaying channel change (so that blaster and STB can finnish)? And: Does MP need to "black screen" when same capture source is used (here; s-video@350). Hopes this makes sence. Thanks! __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no

2006-12-12, 18:30	#3 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,816 Thanks: 179 Thanked 91 Times in 77 Posts Country: My System	Ah.... ok... timeshift is a "must" IMO. Hope this can be "fixed" without disabling TS. __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no

2006-12-12, 21:25	#5 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,816 Thanks: 179 Thanked 91 Times in 77 Posts Country: My System	Yes, but a optional delay would be nice (MP giving "black screen" when it is black anyway). EDIT: I-loop, thx for new nick... makes things less complicated __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no

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2006-12-12, 13:46	#2 (permalink)
geov Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cape Town Age: 35 Posts: 438 Thanks: 6 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts Country: My System	I found that this is only a problem when time-shift is on…therefore I only use time-shift when I record or pause TV. But I do agree with you it would be a nice feature if it is not already available. Cheers GeoV

2006-12-12, 19:36	#4 (permalink)
joboehl Portal Developer Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 32 Posts: 423 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Country: My System	Okay, don't know if this has something to do with the fact that the timeshinf buffer needing to be reseted everytime you change the channel. This way MP prevents you ask to go back on the timeshift buffer and start seeing thigs before the channel change. Just my 2 cents. Think this is by design. Julio