04.11.2023
plugin vti-fccextender 0.2 beta
New introduction: FCC Extender (fast channel change)
Oberhesse wrote
The FCC Extender plugin is an extension for the VTi system plugin FCC (Fast Channel Change, Wiki).
In order for the plugin to be usable, FCC must be installed and activated.
The extender also integrates FCC into the VTi channel list, Multi-EPG, Multigraph-EPG and in the direct channel change via number entry (NumberZap).
VTi Channel List / Multi-EPG:
If a station is selected in the channel list or the EPG that is not yet preloaded in the FCC (e.g. a station from another bouquet), it will be activated immediately when selected by FCC, even before the OK button is pressed. If enough time has passed to preload the channel when you press the OK button, it will be available without delay. This is the case, for example, if the user takes a quick look at the EPG description before switching.
Direct switching by entering a number:
When a channel number is entered, VTi will change channels after a delay to allow multi-digit numbers to be entered. (The delay is set under VTi -> Settings TV/Radio -> [Key assignments 2/5] -> Time limit for switching).
The plugin takes advantage of this time window and loads the channel when the number key is pressed. If the following delay is set long enough, the station will then be visible immediately.
The two options can improve the perceived switching behavior.
On my Duo4KSE with a set delay time of 2000ms and Unicable (Jultec), changing channels by entering numbers now runs smoothly.
Please note that FCC does not work for IP channels and the above functions are only usable when switching between SAT channels registered in bouquets. I couldn't test the behavior for cable reception.
A delay for the channel list can be set in the configuration. This means that a quick scroll in the channel list does not result in every channel being loaded immediately.
The FCC Extender plugin always uses the last available FCC tuner, so that the remaining stations loaded by FCC remain loaded if the channel change or number entry is canceled.
ATTENTION: This is a beta version!
Please test the plugin in everyday life and let me know whether it runs error-free in continuous operation.
Have Fun it
Mafia_DZ
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