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Samsung SMT - S7800
Hi,
I have the above STB and a Samsung TV. Can anybody help me to find out how to stop my STB being switched off automatically when I switch off the television (Even when I switch it off manually or by using the TV remote). I have spoken to Samsung who, after half an hour debate, say that the only way to have the box playing without the TV is to pull out the HDMI cable - surely this isn't correct? I sometimes want the STB to work independantly so that my video sender plugged into it will transmit the pictures elsewhere in the house without the main TV being on) Thanks, Mike |
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Check the TV/stb for a menu entry to turn off whatever Samsung call there version of CEC HDMI control.
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Cheers Graham - I'll have a go at that and report back! Quote:
Check the TV/stb for a menu entry to turn off whatever Samsung call there version of CEC HDMI control.
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Found the option in the TV menus - seems to have done the trick! Thank you so much for that!! Mike Quote:
Check the TV/stb for a menu entry to turn off whatever Samsung call there version of CEC HDMI control.
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Found the option in the TV menus - seems to have done the trick!
Thank you so much for that!! Mike
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Have to be honest and admit I have no idea what "Auto HDMI port selection" means in my case I agree - Samsung Tech Support could only come up with "Pull out the HDMI cable" after half an hour's debate and yet you hit the nail on the head straight away!! Much obliged to you! Mike Quote:
No problems, you will of course lose auto hdmi port selection. Wierd Samsung didn't suggest this
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Just curious,
Why would you not want it to turn off with your TV? It still records when off and uses 1/40th of the electricity. Automan. |
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Just curious,
Why would you not want it to turn off with your TV? It still records when off and uses 1/40th of the electricity. Automan. |
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Have to be honest and admit I have no idea what "Auto HDMI port selection" means in my case
I agree - Samsung Tech Support could only come up with "Pull out the HDMI cable" after half an hour's debate and yet you hit the nail on the head straight away!! Much obliged to you! Mike |
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He explained that in post 1, he wants to watch the output remotely without having the local TV on.
Or I am just getting old ![]() Automan. |
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Thanks Graham - I had an inkling that it might be that but wasn't sure - thanks again mate! Mike Quote:
CEC simply automatically selects the right hdmi socket when you turn on the pvr. If you happened to be using a different input or the TV tuner when you turn off the TV then you will have to manually select the hdmi port for the pvr when you need it.
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Found the option in the TV menus - seems to have done the trick!
Thank you so much for that!! Mike In the settings, how do I turn off "audio description" when it is highlighted and I press "OK" or right arrow, it just flits between dolby digital/dts and audio description without turning it to off. Hope someone can help. Regards. |
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Press the arrow then you are given the choice of "On" or "Off" Mike Quote:
Sorry to latch on to this thread but I need help please.
In the settings, how do I turn off "audio description" when it is highlighted and I press "OK" or right arrow, it just flits between dolby digital/dts and audio description without turning it to off. Hope someone can help. Regards. |
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Press the arrow then you are given the choice of "On" or "Off"
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Yes I re-read your post after I had replied. Quote:
Thanks for reply, but that is my problem when i press the arrow, or OK please read my origional post.
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Yes I re-read your post after I had replied.
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I'm sorry I don't have a clue - would it not be worth phoning Samsung if no-one on here can help? Quote:
Mike my problem is that when i press the ok button or the arrow button it does not turn it off, can you help please, or can anyone help please.
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I'm sorry I don't have a clue - would it not be worth phoning Samsung if no-one on here can help?
This may help others for what its worth, after trying a factory reset that did not work, I checked all cabling at the back of the box, and the hdmi cable was not pushed home properly due to my wife dusting. simple problem now resolved. |
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Brilliant!! Thanks for letting us know! Mike Quote:
Well I did not receive any help from anyone on here, but I have sorted it.
This may help others for what its worth, after trying a factory reset that did not work, I checked all cabling at the back of the box, and the hdmi cable was not pushed home properly due to my wife dusting. simple problem now resolved. |
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