| Post 1 made on Saturday July 21, 2001 at 16:29 |
snorkledorf Historic Forum Post |
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I have a Toshiba vcr which is a toggle only brand.
All of my other components support discreet codes. I was wondering if i used an appliance module with an ir543, could i then discreetly turn the vcr on and off?
If yes, will the vcr recieve standby power (unswitched); or will the power to the vcr be completely cut (switched)?
Any information will be greatly appreciated.
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| OP | Post 2 made on Saturday July 21, 2001 at 16:36 |
mason hatcher Historic Forum Post |
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The appliance module completely cuts the power
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| OP | Post 3 made on Saturday July 21, 2001 at 18:15 |
snorkledorf Historic Forum Post |
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Thanks, i was afraid of that
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| OP | Post 4 made on Sunday July 22, 2001 at 01:22 |
David B. Historic Forum Post |
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Devices that are constantly sucking power even when "off", are part of President Bush's energy conservation plans. VCRs draw power to maintain their clock and any programming, as well as monitor the remote input for any IR commands. TVs draw power so they can appear to be "instant on". Essentially they never turn off. Big energy sin these days.
Supposedly manufacturers have new strategies for these devices that prevent them from constantly drawing power. I'm not sure what those strategies entail, but new devices implementing them would hopefully work with an appliance module for X10 power on and off.
My point? Wait a few years. You may be able to buy a new VCR you CAN X10 ON and OFF.
An alternative? Trade your VCR for one that does support discrete ON and OFF codes. That's what I did.
Dave
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