[mythtv-users] STB off

[Daryl McDonald]

On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 2:03 PM, Michael T. Dean <mtdean at thirdcontact.com>wrote:

> On 09/09/2013 01:27 PM, Daryl McDonald wrote:
>
>> Greetings Mythizens, It seems that since adding the "check_stb" script,
>> that the stb is turned on when Myth or I turn on the PC, which is a good
>> thing because as I've read and as my limited experience confirms, The
>> DCT700 needs to be excited first before responding appropriately to IR. Now
>> that the system is setup to turn itself on and off, I'm guessing that
>> another line or so should be added to the "setwakeup.sh" to turn the stb
>> off as a further power saving factor. Can anyone confirm and or direct in
>> this endeavor? Below is "check_stb"
>>
>
> FWIW, I'd recommend measuring the at-the-wall power draw of the STB while
> powered on and off.  Many (most?) of them tend to have no appreciable
> difference in power usage.  A Kill-a-Watt is a great way to test.
>
> Mike
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Ok thanx Mike
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