Formuler’s Buffer Time applies after channel loading/zapping, while the described three-bar indicator represents buffered material. Use one supported setting comparison for the actual edition. Neither the bar display nor a preferred buffer value identifies a universal Internet speed or the location of every playback fault.
Choose the symptom to compare
Record whether the issue is waiting after changing channel or a later interruption during steady playback. Keep the channel/source, app edition and output route unchanged for the initial comparison. A shorter wait and fewer later stalls are different outcomes.
The three-bar explanation comes from a legacy MYTVOnline interface description. Use it only where that indicator is actually present. Do not assume every MYTVOnline 4 screen exposes the same gauges.
Locate the actual Buffer Time control
The checked guide gives MYTVOnline 2/3 Menu > Settings > Player Options > Buffer time. MYTVOnline 4 uses Menu > Settings > Profile Settings > Player Options > Buffer time. Numeric or short/medium/long choices vary by edition.
Record the current value and compare one available alternative if the owner wants it changed. Formuler does not give a universal best setting. Keep the same permitted channel and avoid combining the change with new decoder, network or account settings.
Use a two-part observation
Compare the current setting with one supported alternative on the same authorised channel. Observe a similar viewing interval for each setting and keep the decoder and connection fixed.
| Phase | Observation |
|---|---|
| After channel selection | Approximate wait until the intended picture/sound starts. |
| During a consistent viewing interval | Whether interruptions occur and when. |
| Visible reserve indicator, if present | Its observed state at the relevant moment. |
| Final preference | The value retained and the task it helps. |
Retain the limited conclusion
The bar indicates available buffered material. Record its state alongside the startup wait or interruption time. Use a separate measurement to check network rate and a controlled comparison to locate the affected stage.
If one value shortens startup while later stalls continue, keep both observations. Restore the earlier value if the new trade-off is unsuitable. Investigate the remaining interruption with the actual source and route recorded.