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diff --git a/DOCS/man/en/options.rst b/DOCS/man/en/options.rst index 6299894b7a..5e64c641db 100644 --- a/DOCS/man/en/options.rst +++ b/DOCS/man/en/options.rst @@ -321,6 +321,12 @@ from slow media, but can also have negative effects, especially with file formats that require a lot of seeking, such as mp4. See also ``--no-cache``. + Note that half the cache size will be used to allow fast seeking back. This + is also the reason why a full cache is usually reported as 50% full. The + cache fill display does not include the part of the cache reserved for + seeking back. Likewise, when starting a file the cache will be at 100%, + because no space is reserved for seeking back yet. + --cache-pause=<no|percentage> If the cache percentage goes below the specified value, pause and wait until the percentage set by ``--cache-min`` is reached, then resume |