[mythtvnz] FrontEnds Controlling Audio Mains Power

[Nick Rout]

On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 1:00 PM, tortise <tortise at paradise.net.nz> wrote:
> On 13/12/2010 11:29 a.m., Brett 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.
>
> Can the AV control cables (e.g. Sony Control A1 II / S-link) be
> integrated into mythtv, I've yet to see how?
>
>> Panasonic stuff uses something called viera link ??
>
> I think that works over the HDMI cable using "CEC" version 5 technology
> (aka HDAVI control 5) that has yet to make its way into the NVIDIA
> cards.  It works well, e.g. a Sony CAM connected via HDMI is controlled
> by the TV's remote.  Nice.  Shame its not more extensibe.  My AV amps
> are older than the newer HDMI ones, I suppose I could upgrade them ($$)
> but that still would not integrate mythtv.
>
>> 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 ?
>
> Complete electrical disconnection seems the better goal, but with some
> really low current device running to turn everything back on.
>
>> IMO made a good TV choice
>
> Thank you.
>
>> but the default setup is wrong for home use.
>> The default setting is to compete with LCDs under harsh lighting etc.
>
> Yes it didn't take long to work out that the best viewing came from the
> (home) "dynamic" setting, which is the only setting that realistically
> stands besides the best bright LCD's in the current competitive
> marketplace.
>
> Great deals currently available on this TV with Blu ray players thrown
> in.  Some other comments - they do not take 1080p via component but do
> over HDMI, most peers of a similar standard do both.  Their website also
> says the TH-P42V20Z Power Consumption (Normal Use) is 139 W and Power
> Consumption (Standby) 0.4 W (Great if that is what it is?) however the
> back of the unit says 1.8A, which is ~423W, presumably peak power
> drawer.  What is normal use? The most cut down dullest mode showing all
> blacks with no sound?

Almost all electrical circuits draw peak load when switched on. That's
probably when it draws peak current.

Nick, BE (failed)