[mythtvnz] FrontEnds Controlling Audio Mains Power

[Nick Rout]

On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 11:29 AM, Brett <mythicalbeast at slingshot.co.nz> wrote:
> Most good HT amps have a daisy chain serial link for the IR RC.
> Some may assume master but my amp has RC input/output via cable.
> Most good hi-fi gear uses the same open command set.
>
> Panasonic stuff uses something called viera link ??
> Probably not open standard on purpose.
> I would doubt the possible ethernet commands are easily usable. It suits
> the manufacturer to make it difficult.
> Maybe wireshark & some other Panasonic gear would allow reverse
> engineering of some protocol or standby command ?
>
> You could possibly use any RC serial link or IR link from a PC IR
> transmitter.
>
> Are you trying to achieve auto standby of everything or really low off
> current by complete electrical disconnection ?
>
> IMO made a good TV choice but the default setup is wrong for home use.
> The default setting is to compete with LCDs under harsh lighting etc.
>
>

Most comments I have seen on this sort of thing favour using something
like a smart remote where you can programme a button to send signals
to a number of devices, like "turn everything on and set the tv to
Bluray input and the amp to full surround" or "turn everything off" -
it doesn't rely on the devices communicating with each other, but on
the remote communicating with all devices.

Logitech springs to mind, but the remotes are not cheap!