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Beretta:

hmm that i dont know.

very "set" specific.. i've heard some models you can change it to power on automatically if you get inot the service menu (the hidden one from the factory not the end user one)

some have been able to get them to come on by sticking a tooth pick to hold the power button in.. or just shorting it.

i believe one person hooked up a IR transmitter and was able to get the computer to send a single to turn it on.
this might also work hacking the tv's remote.

im sure there would be a way to send a pulse from the computer.. or you could wire the power button to a double pole momentary switch.. assuming your going ot wire the pc's power button up to a momentary also could turn tv/pc on at the same time.

probably a bunch of ways' i can't help you with nut and bolts specifics.

GameOver:


--- Quote from: WhereEaglesDare on May 11, 2010, 06:52:42 pm ---good advice,

how do you handle the power button?  my set doesnt power on on its own, you have to hit the button to send the power on signal to the board.  can I just short that button out to be powered on whenever power is applied?

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For my set up I use a complicated device to manage this.  You may have heard of it - a remote control  ;D

Don:

In a similar question: Does anyone know how to get the TV to automatically turn onto the 'AV' channel (channel that displays composite/scart etc.)? My tv will turn on if the power button is depressed and the switch at the mains is turned on, only it will turn onto the last remembered channel, i.e. 0-99, and not the AV channel.

Sjaak:


--- Quote from: hama33 on May 12, 2010, 07:46:11 am ---In a similar question: Does anyone know how to get the TV to automatically turn onto the 'AV' channel (channel that displays composite/scart etc.)? My tv will turn on if the power button is depressed and the switch at the mains is turned on, only it will turn onto the last remembered channel, i.e. 0-99, and not the AV channel.

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Try searching on google for the 'Hotel Mode' of your TV. Most tv's have a hidden menu (used in Hotels) to set the default channel when switched on.



bkenobi:

You know, I never considered checking into service menus.  I wonder if there's a way to change this on my JVC.  I've been using WinLirc with reasonably good results forever, but if I could simplify, that would be even better!  Less stuff running in the background is always a good thing.   :cheers:

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