[mythtv-users] serial / usb controlled power outlets

[Anthony Messina]

On Thursday 06 November 2008 12:04:28 pm David Brodbeck wrote:
> > thanks to the OP who turned me onto this idea.  i believe i'll get one of
> > these.  no need to have the antenna amp, the cable box, or the
> > receiver/amp on when myth is off!
>
> Although you might want to check your cable box's start-up time before
> deciding to power it down.  Mine takes several minutes to come up from a
> cold start and get all its channel information, longer than my Myth box
> by a fair margin.

good point.  i tested this today.  it's about 1-2 minutes for full guide data, 
etc on the dct700 with comcast in chicago.  i have my myth box start up about 
4 minutes prior to a recording to get any houskeeping/scheduling tasks 
complete prior to the start of the recording; it's been more stable this way.

-- 
Anthony -  http://messinet.com - http://messinet.com/~amessina/gallery
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