Frequently Asked Questions Embertec SmartSwitch™
What audio visual equipment should I connect to the ‘Always On’ socket?
Some audio visual equipment needs to receive power permanently such as those that have
program guides or timers for recording; e.g. pay-tv, cable or satellite set top boxes, or personal
video and DVD recorders. All those appliances should be connected to the‘Always On’ socket.
Other appliances that should be connected to‘Always On’are:
• Home theatre projectors that require a cool down period including rear projection televisions.
• All appliances that contain hard drives such as games consoles e.g. Xbox, Playstation 3.
What audio visual equipment can I connect to the‘Power Saver’ socket?
You can connect all your audio visual appliances that can be automatically switched o when
not in use to this socket. For example; TV, DVD and Blu-ray players or stereo systems.
Can I plug more than one device into the Embertec SmartSwitch™ AV ‘Always On’ socket?
Yes. When there is more than one device that needs to be connected to the ‘Always On’ socket,
any power board or surge board may be connected to this socket. Please note; these devices
will remain always on unless switched o manually or are unplugged from the Embertec
SmartSwitch™ AV.
How can I reset the timer for Active Powerdown?
The settings can be changed to 2 hours or 3 hours. To change the settings, you can follow
these instructions:
1. The TV needs to be switched on.
2. Press the button on top of the sensor and hold it down for at least 3 seconds.
3. As soon as you lift your nger, the light will start ashing.
4. As soon as it stops ashing (immediately) press the button quickly 2 times (for 2 hours)
OR 3 times (for 3 hours).
5. Wait for about 3-4 seconds and you should get either 1, 2, or 3 ashes back from the
sensor. These ashes are your conrmation that it has now been set.
Why does my TV switch o after an hour?
The SmartSwitch™ AV is designed to switch the TV o after an hour if it has not received any
infra-red activity from your remote controls. The Embertec SmartSwitch™ will switch o the
TV if you are not watching or if you have forgotten to turn it o. If the Embertec SmartSwitch™
has not received any infra-red activity (e.g. If you have not used your remote) for an hour,
it will start ashing as a warning signal that it is going to turn the TV and audio visual
equipment o. If you are still watching or using the appliances, all that you need to do is let
the Embertec SmartSwitch™ know by pressing ANY button on your remote. This will send an
infra-red signal to the Embertec SmartSwitch™. It will stop ashing and it will not switch o
the TV. If however, you did forget to turn o the TV, it will not receive any infra-red signal and
it will switch the TV o for you.
Do I need to change any settings on my computer/laptop in order to achieve savings
with the Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC?
Yes. Please ensure the power management settings on your computer/laptop are active so
the computer enters sleep or standby after a short period of time (15 minutes). This function
is normally found in a menu called‘Power Options’in a PC; and ‘Energy Saver’in a Mac.
Can I connect a Laptop to the Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC?
Yes, you can connect one computer (PC or Mac), or one Laptop, Notebook or Mini-PC to the
‘Computer Only’Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC socket. The Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC does not
discriminate which type or brand of computer you use.
What can I connect to the Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC ‘Computer Only’ socket?
You should connect ONLY ONE computer (PC or Mac) or laptop to this socket.
What can I connect to the Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC ‘Power Saver’ socket?
You can connect all your computer peripherals that can be automatically switched o when
not in use to this socket. For example the monitor, speakers, printer, scanner and desk lamp.
Is there any appliance that I should not connect to the Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC
‘Power Saver’ socket?
We advise you not to connect equipment that you need to keep always on to the‘Power
Saver’ socket, such as fax machines, external Hard Drives, internet modems and routers, and
some home theatre projectors that require a cool down period.
