Does your IDTV record freeview when in Stand-by mode?

wadeyman · 13-04-2006, 07:22

This is related to a thread I posted earlier regarding a particular problem but it got me thinking.

The Question.
Does your make of IDTV allow you to record in stand-by, or which models do this?
The answers may prove useful to owners who, like me, were unaware that the TV could do this.

The Background.
I found out that my IDTV (Toshiba 32/37/42WLT 58 series) can record in stand-by mode purely by fluke. The manual (which I read from cover to cover) was not much use.
Never having had a TV with IDTV before I could only go off the experience of a friend who has a CRT IDTV. He assured me that the only way he could record freeview was to leave the TV on overnight, say. Assuming mine was the same, I recorded a DTV programme then switched the set to stand-by, waited a few minutes then switched back on. When I played back, there was no evidence that the TV had been switched off. Brilliant!
Rang my friend up, got him round, “Watch this” I said. Showed him what I did and lo and behold, damn thing recorded a blank screen. Now here’s the fluke. The first experiment was during a scheduled programme (which I must have accidentally set) the second one wasn’t. Had it not been for this I would have been none the wiser and just gone on leaving the TV on overnight to record a late night programme.

Scorpio · 13-04-2006, 07:53

I think you have answered your own question - a scheduled time recording will activate the scart sockets even if the TV screen is turned off (for recording overnight or holidays, etc) while just turning on the TV and then hitting record will be OK provided that the TV (including the screen) is left on.

On a couple of Pannys that I set up (and this really took some finding in the manual!!) you control this function by using the EPG to schedule the recording then, instead of turning off, you put the TV into a sort of 'timer/recording' mode like we used to on a VCR (remember??).

Rgds,
Scorp

wadeyman · 13-04-2006, 08:49

Scorpio

I suppose I did answer my own question but what I didn't know, but which I have found most helpful, is the bit where you said that the timer activates the SCARTs. I assume that this applies to all Panasonic IDTV's and not just a particular model.

Regards,

Wadeyman

tichtich · 13-04-2006, 10:31

Yes, my Panasonic TX28DT30 IDTV (2 1/2 years old) can do that. And it doesn't require a scheduled recording. There's also a "lock" option. If I select that option in the on-screen display (or use the Direct TV Record button on the remote), the TV will remain tuned to the current channel and outputting to Scart after it's been switched to standby. This state is indicated by a special LED on the front of the TV. (In this state it's using more power than ordinary standby, but less than if the screen is on.)

Nellie1000 · 13-04-2006, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by tichtich

Yes, my Panasonic TX28DT30 IDTV (2 1/2 years old) can do that. And it doesn't require a scheduled recording. There's also a "lock" option. If I select that option in the on-screen display (or use the Direct TV Record button on the remote), the TV will remain tuned to the current channel and outputting to Scart after it's been switched to standby. This state is indicated by a special LED on the front of the TV. (In this state it's using more power than ordinary standby, but less than if the screen is on.)

I have a Panasonic LCD tv (sorry can't remember the model number) but I think it has this feature. When you put the tv on standby does the LED light on the front glow orange? It does say stuff about this in the manual but to be honest I haven't studied it yet.

tichtich · 13-04-2006, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nellie1000

When you put the tv on standby does the LED light on the front glow orange?

On mine the LED for ordinary standby is red. The LED for the "locked" state is yellow. In the locked state, they are both on.

Nellie1000 · 13-04-2006, 11:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by tichtich

On mine the LED for ordinary standby is red. The LED for the "locked" state is yellow. In the locked state, they are both on.

Thanks, that sounds about right. Just going by memory at the moment but the light is probably yellow. Will investigate further!

Alan58 · 13-04-2006, 17:34

This posting prompted me to look at the instruction book for my Philips IDTV. It seems it can be set for timer recording of digital channels then put into standby. I'll have to give it a go!

13-04-2006, 07:22	#1
wadeyman Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 32	Does your IDTV record freeview when in Stand-by mode? This is related to a thread I posted earlier regarding a particular problem but it got me thinking. The Question. Does your make of IDTV allow you to record in stand-by, or which models do this? The answers may prove useful to owners who, like me, were unaware that the TV could do this. The Background. I found out that my IDTV (Toshiba 32/37/42WLT 58 series) can record in stand-by mode purely by fluke. The manual (which I read from cover to cover) was not much use. Never having had a TV with IDTV before I could only go off the experience of a friend who has a CRT IDTV. He assured me that the only way he could record freeview was to leave the TV on overnight, say. Assuming mine was the same, I recorded a DTV programme then switched the set to stand-by, waited a few minutes then switched back on. When I played back, there was no evidence that the TV had been switched off. Brilliant! Rang my friend up, got him round, “Watch this” I said. Showed him what I did and lo and behold, damn thing recorded a blank screen. Now here’s the fluke. The first experiment was during a scheduled programme (which I must have accidentally set) the second one wasn’t. Had it not been for this I would have been none the wiser and just gone on leaving the TV on overnight to record a late night programme.

13-04-2006, 07:53	#2
Scorpio Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,048	I think you have answered your own question - a scheduled time recording will activate the scart sockets even if the TV screen is turned off (for recording overnight or holidays, etc) while just turning on the TV and then hitting record will be OK provided that the TV (including the screen) is left on. On a couple of Pannys that I set up (and this really took some finding in the manual!!) you control this function by using the EPG to schedule the recording then, instead of turning off, you put the TV into a sort of 'timer/recording' mode like we used to on a VCR (remember??). Rgds, Scorp

13-04-2006, 08:49	#3
wadeyman Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 32	Scorpio I suppose I did answer my own question but what I didn't know, but which I have found most helpful, is the bit where you said that the timer activates the SCARTs. I assume that this applies to all Panasonic IDTV's and not just a particular model. Regards, Wadeyman

13-04-2006, 10:31	#4
tichtich Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,094	Yes, my Panasonic TX28DT30 IDTV (2 1/2 years old) can do that. And it doesn't require a scheduled recording. There's also a "lock" option. If I select that option in the on-screen display (or use the Direct TV Record button on the remote), the TV will remain tuned to the current channel and outputting to Scart after it's been switched to standby. This state is indicated by a special LED on the front of the TV. (In this state it's using more power than ordinary standby, but less than if the screen is on.)

13-04-2006, 10:39	#5
Nellie1000 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,574	Quote: Originally Posted by tichtich Yes, my Panasonic TX28DT30 IDTV (2 1/2 years old) can do that. And it doesn't require a scheduled recording. There's also a "lock" option. If I select that option in the on-screen display (or use the Direct TV Record button on the remote), the TV will remain tuned to the current channel and outputting to Scart after it's been switched to standby. This state is indicated by a special LED on the front of the TV. (In this state it's using more power than ordinary standby, but less than if the screen is on.) I have a Panasonic LCD tv (sorry can't remember the model number) but I think it has this feature. When you put the tv on standby does the LED light on the front glow orange? It does say stuff about this in the manual but to be honest I haven't studied it yet.

13-04-2006, 10:55	#6
tichtich Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,094	Quote: Originally Posted by Nellie1000 When you put the tv on standby does the LED light on the front glow orange? On mine the LED for ordinary standby is red. The LED for the "locked" state is yellow. In the locked state, they are both on.

13-04-2006, 11:07	#7
Nellie1000 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,574	Quote: Originally Posted by tichtich On mine the LED for ordinary standby is red. The LED for the "locked" state is yellow. In the locked state, they are both on. Thanks, that sounds about right. Just going by memory at the moment but the light is probably yellow. Will investigate further!

13-04-2006, 17:34	#8
Alan58 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London Posts: 979	This posting prompted me to look at the instruction book for my Philips IDTV. It seems it can be set for timer recording of digital channels then put into standby. I'll have to give it a go!

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