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Title: Turn on Monitor automatically
Post by: fsa317 on December 28, 2014, 01:02:04 pm

My monitor is a Magnavox LCD connected via HDMI to a raspberry pi. After powering off the whole system and powering on (by turning on power strip) the monitor doesn't turn on automatically, I have to hit the power button manually... not good. Is there a way around it?

Title: Re: Turn on Monitor automatically
Post by: PL1 on December 28, 2014, 01:28:45 pm

Several possible ways to address this issue:

1. Check the LCD's menus for a "power on restore"-type setting.

2. Use a toothpick or small screw to wedge the LCD power button so it is always pressed. (works on some models, not on others)

3. Wire a switch in parallel with the LCD power switch.

    3a Wire a switch in parallel with the LCD power switch and plug the LCD into the master slot of a smart strip. (preferably one with a sensitivity adjustment screw like the Smart Strip brand ones have IIRC)


Scott

Title: Re: Turn on Monitor automatically
Post by: lamprey on December 29, 2014, 02:50:09 pm

Quote from: PL1 on December 28, 2014, 01:28:45 pm

Several possible ways to address this issue:

1. Check the LCD's menus for a "power on restore"-type setting.

Just to follow-up on Scotts post; If you don't have a "power on restore"-type setting on the normal menus your monitor might have a hidden/service menu that may have it. I had to do that on my TV for my cabinet.

Cheers!

Title: Re: Turn on Monitor automatically
Post by: pbj on December 29, 2014, 02:57:16 pm

Toothpick trick has always been a winner for me.