Live cache

[Mjolinor]

Is there a way to stop channel changes clearing live cache.

The problem I want to overcome is that if I am watching a channel twenty minutes behind and the programme finishes at say 8 oclock and another programme on another channel starts at 8 oclock I want to change channels at 8 oclock and still watch the live cache for twenty minutes. Currently I either miss the end or the beginning because the live cache is cleared on channel change.

[n4zmz]

If you use the record button, it will convert the live buffer into a recording.

This way, when it is time for the next show, the viewed recording is uneffected by the clearing of the live buffer.

This also works when you are approaching the limit of the live buffer.

The downside is that when you reach the end of the show, you have to answer the do you want to delete question.

This works best if you have guide data.

-- Dennis

[Mjolinor]

When I press the record button it clears the live cache and goes to live TV which is what I want to get over.

[superzap]

I believe you need v2.5 or higher to have the convert live buffer on record feature.

[Mjolinor]

Hmm, I've just taken 2.5 off and put 1.5 back on because I can't have a 4 hour live cache on it

[BubbaJ]

since you're using a standalone tivo, get an external tuner (aka vcr) hook it up to the composite inputs, and switch it as you like and keep your happy 4 hour live buffer.