Continuous zapping through channels

[sjamesamuel]

Hi
Is there a way to make dreambox zap through channels automatically. So it zaps to a new channel every 5 sec for example.

[aplok]

Re: Continuous zapping through channels

try this:
enigma2-plugin-extensions-virtualzap_experimental-cvs20100618-r0_dm500hd.rar

from here:
__http://www.satlover.eu/forum/dreambox-plugin/3151-e2-plugins-for-dream.html

[herrr]

Re: Continuous zapping through channels

If they are crypted channels and you use C**am, it will be an horror movie...
In 5 sec. you barely have the time to have light...

[aplok]

Re: Continuous zapping through channels

In 5 sec. you barely have the time to have light...

... this also needs fast ecm time response

or an adaptive zapping speed

[coley65]

Re: Continuous zapping through channels

But why would you want this. I am sure there is a reason but I can not get my head round why

[sjamesamuel]

Re: Continuous zapping through channels

try this:
enigma2-plugin-extensions-virtualzap_experimental-cvs20100618-r0_dm500hd.rar

from here:
__http://www.satlover.eu/forum/dreambox-plugin/3151-e2-plugins-for-dream.html

I tried this one before (when I was look for a PIP plugin).
I couldn't do anything with it.
Do you have instructions to use it for continuous zapping?

But why would you want this. I am sure there is a reason but I can not get my head round why

Yes, to have a look at different programs on channels and stop it when there's something I want to watch.

[coley65]

Re: Continuous zapping through channels

But you still have to press a button to stop it

[sjamesamuel]

Re: Continuous zapping through channels

Yes, of course.

[coley65]

Re: Continuous zapping through channels

I suppose it would be ok in pip say you had 4 football games on at once and you could select just the 4 channels to cycle.
Maybe

[sjamesamuel]

Re: Continuous zapping through channels

No, what I'm thinking about is that if I want to have a look through a bouquet that has 100 channels, I don't have to keep pressing the button every few seconds.

[pan1300]

Re: Continuous zapping through channels

hi

isn't it easier to look for a good epg?

[coley65]

Re: Continuous zapping through channels

100 channels in 1 bouquet thats not a bouquet its sta list lol

[aplok]

Re: Continuous zapping through channels

... I want to have a look through a bouquet that has 100 channels, I don't have to keep pressing the button ...

100 [channels] * 6 [sec/channels] = 600 [sec]

... but you still need to keep you eyes (and your mind) open ...

[sjamesamuel]

Re: Continuous zapping through channels

@pan1100:
Sure. But some sats don't have epgs, especially for fta channels (Nilesat for example)

@coley65:
Yes, I keep all channels I watch in bouquets. I rarely go outside

@aplok:
Many channels don't require open mind (or eyes). There are just too many ads.

[mahrkpat]

Re: Continuous zapping through channels

hi

isn't it easier to look for a good epg?

I agree with pan1100 it is far easier even to look up on a epg or I am sure a
on line channel guide would be there for you as well as already mentioned when
you are zapping to quickly, the encrypted channels, you might even make your
box freeze therefore instead of saving time you will end losing time because you
have to reboot.

I tested with the epg on my box and a quick glance and moving to next page
only took 2s therefore I would get through 100 channels in 10s-15s and by the
zap method with 5s limit you will get through only 3 channels, on my epg there
are 12 channels per page.