[mythtv-users] How to ensure STB is powered ON? Re: SA3250HD is turning itself off?

[Evuraan::ഏവൂരാന്‍]

On Jan 8, 2008 7:19 PM, Robin Gilks <g8ecj at gilks.org> wrote:
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> > What if there was a small power disruption? My backend machine would
> > boot back all the way up, I wonder what stage would the STB be? Is
> > there a way one can ensure that the STB stays powered on, rather than
> > finding out from recordings with blank/black display? thanks.
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> Does it have to use the power key to power up? A lot of STBs will power up
> on any channel change selection key (as my TV does) in which case use the
> channel change to power up and the power key to power down.
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Yeah, it needs the power key to power up :(. . It is an Explorer 3100 (SD)

http://www.scientificatlanta.com/products/consumers/new_explorer2100.htm

> I'm not clear on whether you are using an IR blaster to talk to the STB or
> not
> but a few experiments with the original remote may be useful...
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> Robin Gilks
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