[mythtv-users] Way to turn off VGA output on command line?

[Adam Stylinski]

Richard Shaw wrote:
> My TV is newer than my Onkyo HT receiver and I'm using the remote for
> LIRC. Currently I have to manually turn off the TV or use the TV
> remote.
>
> Is there a way to turn off the video output from the VGA port on the
> command line? Prior to getting DMPS turned off I noticed the TV will
> "SLEEP" if it's not receiving a signal over VGA and I'd like to take
> advantage of that fact. I'm looking for something I can toggle using
> the exec feature of lirc.
>
> Thanks,
> Richard
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although I can definitely see things getting hairy if your lirc receiver
receives your "off" signal but your TV does not.