Is slow channel changing when surfing normal?

[Mr Ranger]

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A couple of years ago a switched from Directv to Dish. I have never been happy with the long delay when switching channels with the Dish system. Is this normal or would a differnt receiver help?

[NightRyder]

Originally Posted by Mr Ranger

A couple of years ago a switched from Directv to Dish. I have never been happy with the long delay when switching channels with the Dish system. Is this normal or would a differnt receiver help?

What model receiver do you have? How long is the delay?

NightRyder

[Mr Ranger]

The delay is about two seconds. With Direct there was no delay. My receiver is a Philips DSK3061D.

Mr Ranger

[NightRyder]

Originally Posted by Mr Ranger

The delay is about two seconds. With Direct there was no delay. My receiver is a Philips DSK3061D.

Mr Ranger

2 seconds is about normal. Don't know what receiver you were using for D* but any digital service I've ever used including D*, E* and cable had roughly the same 1.5 to 2 second delay when switching channels.

NightRyder

[Poke]

Mine delays just for a few seconds on the 811! But this is normal from what I have seen as does this on ditigal cable also.

[Stargazer]

I have noticed in the past that DirecTv receivers have a noticably less delay in channel changing than Dish Network. That is one thing I like about the DirecTv receivers over Dish Network. I wonder how the DirecTv DVR's compare to Dish Network DVR's with channel changing speed?

[GaryPen]

Are you people in that much of a hurry to get to the new channel? Jeez.

If it's for surfing, then use the guide. It's easier and faster, and is less likely to annoy the spouse.

Perhaps DirecTV should be recommended over Dish not only for sports fans, but ADD sufferers, as well?

[Stargazer]

The Dish DVR's do take longer to turn channels than the receivers without the DVR built in. Some people that switch off of cable are used to quick channel changing instead of the delay where the screen blacks out.

[dlsnyder]

This is one of the main reasons why my mother will never use Dish Network again. I had set up a 3900 for her while she was visiting. The first thing she noticed was that channel surfing was extremely slow. I tried to show her how to use the guide but she repeatedly said that she just isn't good at learning technical things. What finally made her stop using the thing altogether was a power outage. When the power came back on after a few hours she turned on the TV but got no satellite channels. She just expected the picture from the satellite box to be there any time the TV was on just like cable, or the antenna she is now using. She told me she would never use it again and to just take it away.

I guess some people just need cable (or OTA) because it is easier.

[Stargazer]

Maybe this is why some people stick with cable, they are afraid of the satellite getting messed up and that it is a bit more complex to use and expensive to repair or replace if something happens.