LCD TV - standby?

Kargo · 12-01-2008, 00:10

My new LCD TV does not have an off switch, just a standby button, im guessing this is the only way it is meant to be switched off?

John Currie · 12-01-2008, 00:12

Most LCD TVs do not have a mains on-off switch...you either leave it on standby or pull the mains plug out.

Praxidike · 12-01-2008, 00:32

I bought a remote control power socket thingy, £15 from Maplins for 3, useful for things like this, especially as they often make a buzzing noise which isn't pleasant if it's in your bedroom and you're trying to sleep...

Nigel Goodwin · 12-01-2008, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kargo

My new LCD TV does not have an off switch, just a standby button, im guessing this is the only way it is meant to be switched off?

It's generally not a standby button, as you can't bring it back on from the remote. It's not 100% an on/off switch either, as it leaves a very low power portion of the PSU running.

StorminNorman · 13-01-2008, 17:35

My Toshiba cant be switched off completely only put on standby by either the remote or onboard buttons, it gets switched off at the socket every night or long periods during the day.

Nigel Goodwin · 13-01-2008, 17:41

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Originally Posted by StorminNorman

My Toshiba cant be switched off completely only put on standby by either the remote or onboard buttons, it gets switched off at the socket every night or long periods during the day.

Can't you switch it 'off' with a button on the TV, and then can't bring it back 'on' from the remote?. That's how most work, and it's obviously NOT in standby, or the remote would bring it back 'on'.

iDan · 13-01-2008, 17:44

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

It's generally not a standby button, as you can't bring it back on from the remote. It's not 100% an on/off switch either, as it leaves a very low power portion of the PSU running.

Sony and Philips tend to be the only ones like that, Panasonic have a 'dead' switch on the top.

LG/Samsung/Toshiba/JVC etc are standby.

StorminNorman · 13-01-2008, 18:15

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Can't you switch it 'off' with a button on the TV, and then can't bring it back 'on' from the remote?. That's how most work, and it's obviously NOT in standby, or the remote would bring it back 'on'.

I can switch it on or off (standby) by the remote or the onboard button it can never be switched off until the socket is switched off

stargazer600 · 13-01-2008, 19:00

1 thing I love about my panasonic 32ins is that it does have a on/off button on the top which is 1 reason I went for it. What I would like to know is why companys have abondoned the switch especialy with all this global warming and saving energy melarky at the moment.

Nigel Goodwin · 13-01-2008, 20:43

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Originally Posted by stargazer600

1 thing I love about my panasonic 32ins is that it does have a on/off button on the top which is 1 reason I went for it. What I would like to know is why companys have abondoned the switch especialy with all this global warming and saving energy melarky at the moment.

If it's not a big clunky switch, then (like Sony's) it's still not completely dead, but running a lower power supply than standby.

Presumably it's low enough not be considered a concern?.

Vestels tend to have a rocker mains switch on the back, where you can't get to it? - bit bizzare!.

iDan · 14-01-2008, 10:03

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

If it's not a big clunky switch, then (like Sony's) it's still not completely dead, but running a lower power supply than standby.

Presumably it's low enough not be considered a concern?.

Vestels tend to have a rocker mains switch on the back, where you can't get to it? - bit bizzare!.

Panasonic do have a 'big clunky switch'.

Vestel have now removed their switches from the back of the TV, not entirely sure why.

Nigel Goodwin · 14-01-2008, 11:09

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Originally Posted by iDan

Panasonic do have a 'big clunky switch'.

'Might' be a mains switch then, but Sharp have a big clunky switch on the top as well, and that's not a mains switch.

Quote:

Vestel have now removed their switches from the back of the TV, not entirely sure why.

I sppose it was pretty pointless on the back?.

12-01-2008, 00:10	#1
Kargo Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 6,238	LCD TV - standby? My new LCD TV does not have an off switch, just a standby button, im guessing this is the only way it is meant to be switched off?

12-01-2008, 00:12	#2
John Currie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Lanarkshire. Scotland Posts: 2,005	Most LCD TVs do not have a mains on-off switch...you either leave it on standby or pull the mains plug out.

12-01-2008, 00:32	#3
Praxidike Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,103	I bought a remote control power socket thingy, £15 from Maplins for 3, useful for things like this, especially as they often make a buzzing noise which isn't pleasant if it's in your bedroom and you're trying to sleep...

12-01-2008, 10:27	#4
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Kargo My new LCD TV does not have an off switch, just a standby button, im guessing this is the only way it is meant to be switched off? It's generally not a standby button, as you can't bring it back on from the remote. It's not 100% an on/off switch either, as it leaves a very low power portion of the PSU running.

13-01-2008, 17:35	#5
StorminNorman Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 110	My Toshiba cant be switched off completely only put on standby by either the remote or onboard buttons, it gets switched off at the socket every night or long periods during the day.

13-01-2008, 17:41	#6
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by StorminNorman My Toshiba cant be switched off completely only put on standby by either the remote or onboard buttons, it gets switched off at the socket every night or long periods during the day. Can't you switch it 'off' with a button on the TV, and then can't bring it back 'on' from the remote?. That's how most work, and it's obviously NOT in standby, or the remote would bring it back 'on'.

13-01-2008, 17:44	#7
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin It's generally not a standby button, as you can't bring it back on from the remote. It's not 100% an on/off switch either, as it leaves a very low power portion of the PSU running. Sony and Philips tend to be the only ones like that, Panasonic have a 'dead' switch on the top. LG/Samsung/Toshiba/JVC etc are standby.

13-01-2008, 18:15	#8
StorminNorman Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 110	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin Can't you switch it 'off' with a button on the TV, and then can't bring it back 'on' from the remote?. That's how most work, and it's obviously NOT in standby, or the remote would bring it back 'on'. I can switch it on or off (standby) by the remote or the onboard button it can never be switched off until the socket is switched off

13-01-2008, 19:00	#9
stargazer600 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK Posts: 408	1 thing I love about my panasonic 32ins is that it does have a on/off button on the top which is 1 reason I went for it. What I would like to know is why companys have abondoned the switch especialy with all this global warming and saving energy melarky at the moment.

13-01-2008, 20:43	#10
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by stargazer600 1 thing I love about my panasonic 32ins is that it does have a on/off button on the top which is 1 reason I went for it. What I would like to know is why companys have abondoned the switch especialy with all this global warming and saving energy melarky at the moment. If it's not a big clunky switch, then (like Sony's) it's still not completely dead, but running a lower power supply than standby. Presumably it's low enough not be considered a concern?. Vestels tend to have a rocker mains switch on the back, where you can't get to it? - bit bizzare!.

14-01-2008, 10:03	#11
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin If it's not a big clunky switch, then (like Sony's) it's still not completely dead, but running a lower power supply than standby. Presumably it's low enough not be considered a concern?. Vestels tend to have a rocker mains switch on the back, where you can't get to it? - bit bizzare!. Panasonic do have a 'big clunky switch'. Vestel have now removed their switches from the back of the TV, not entirely sure why.

14-01-2008, 11:09	#12
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by iDan Panasonic do have a 'big clunky switch'. 'Might' be a mains switch then, but Sharp have a big clunky switch on the top as well, and that's not a mains switch. Quote: Vestel have now removed their switches from the back of the TV, not entirely sure why. I sppose it was pretty pointless on the back?.

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