Video LCD question

[lamarth]

I couldn't find any mention of this in the FAQs so maybe someone might know....

Do any/most/some of the LCDs available have some sort of automatic on/off function where if they get a video signal they'll come on, and shut off when it's not there? Or do you have to manually throw/press a power switch to turn it on and off?

Or, is it possible to mod a LCD so it's turned on by just applying power to it? Has anyone tried something like this?

Thanks!

 

[Bookmage]

Most LCDS have some form of power saving function that will switch the monitor to a sleep mode.As always, you could always read the manual of the monitor in question and see what it says.
I never turn my sony lcd off. All I do is put the monitor into sleep in windows power saving.

 

[Pagan Wizard]

The monitor should turn itself off a few seconds after the computer is shut down. If it stays on, you might want to read your owners manual, and possibly arange to RMA it.

 

[lamarth]

Ah, thanks guys. Reason why I ask is that I was thinking of doing the 'lcd in a pc case' mod, and I'm not that familiar with the functions available on a typical lcd screen (at least the types used for this kind of mod). I got to wondering how everyone else who's done the mod powers their lcds off and on- or if these lcds in general do it automatically...