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#3432257 9-Nov-2025 00:01

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I am also guessing this is why new microwaves have a clock so feebly lit up that its useless if there is any sun in the room.

Yes, but what if these ‘forced’ manufacturers don't implement it sensibly? For example, I can choose how long my devices should stay awake before going to sleep, or not at all. It's just that the option is required.

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#3432265 9-Nov-2025 07:50

Implementing it well is the important part. If I put a game on pause for more than 20(?) minutes, and the PlayStation is therefore not producing any sound for that length of time, then the Panasonic sound bar will turn off, and the Panasonic TV will forget it exists. I then need to go into the TV menu to get sound back again.

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#3432317 9-Nov-2025 08:56

I wonder if that one is an hdmi-cec implementation weakness on the PlayStation side.

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#3432637 10-Nov-2025 10:01

Getting home from are wedding anniversary break and discovering an odd smell in our home. My wife found the cause when she touched the controller on our Laxyboy recliner sofa. It was very hot and the sofa would recline. We believe we were very close to having a fire.

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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#3432638 10-Nov-2025 10:05

MikeB4:

Getting home from are wedding anniversary break and discovering an odd smell in our home. My wife found the cause when she touched the controller on our Laxyboy recliner sofa. It was very hot and the sofa would recline. We believe we were very close to having a fire.

Whoa. Lucky you didn't come to a burned down house.

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#3432642 10-Nov-2025 10:09

Yep, it was a shock alright. I think if we were a day longer it would have been a disaster. Its only two years old so covered by warranty and CGA. Will be contacting Lazyboy this morning.

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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#3432661 10-Nov-2025 10:44

Can you ever trust it again? That would be my question.

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#3432662 10-Nov-2025 10:45

freitasm:

MikeB4:

Getting home from are wedding anniversary break and discovering an odd smell in our home. My wife found the cause when she touched the controller on our Laxyboy recliner sofa. It was very hot and the sofa would recline. We believe we were very close to having a fire.

Whoa. Lucky you didn't come to a burned down house.

Had similar with a car auxillary to USB adapter. It's that sickly sweet smell of capacitors melting down that prompted a frantic search to see where it was coming from.

It was too hot to hold. Luckily I was waiting in the car while the driver popped in to the shop otherwise there's a reasonable chance we'd have come out to find the car on fire.

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#3432665 10-Nov-2025 10:48

That reminds me - I've got a lead acid battery on recondition-charge in the workshop. Back soon...

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#3432715 10-Nov-2025 10:50

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Had similar with a car auxillary to USB adapter. It's that sickly sweet smell of capacitors melting down that prompted a frantic search to see where it was coming from.

It was too hot to hold. Luckily I was waiting in the car while the driver popped in to the shop otherwise there's a reasonable chance we'd have come out to find the car on fire.

You have hit the nail on the head for the smell. It wasn't the normal electrical smell.

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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#3432716 10-Nov-2025 10:51

I have spoken to LazyBoy and someone will visit me today to assess the unit.

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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#3432728 10-Nov-2025 11:46

MikeB4:

geoffwnz:

Had similar with a car auxillary to USB adapter. It's that sickly sweet smell of capacitors melting down that prompted a frantic search to see where it was coming from.

It was too hot to hold. Luckily I was waiting in the car while the driver popped in to the shop otherwise there's a reasonable chance we'd have come out to find the car on fire.

You have hit the nail on the head for the smell. It wasn't the normal electrical smell.

It's a weird smell for sure. Not burning. Last time I recall that smell was some fluorescent tube holders decided to end-of-life themselves.

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#3432760 10-Nov-2025 13:18

MikeB4:

I have spoken to LazyBoy and someone will visit me today to assess the unit.

The local Lazyboy folks came here and checked what was happening. They believe they have isolated the issue to one ove the two switch sets. They have arranged for they parts and their technician to come and fix it which will be in about a week. I am very impressed with their after sales service.

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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#3432830 10-Nov-2025 15:40

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That reminds me - I've got a lead acid battery on recondition-charge in the workshop. Back soon...

Ugh, I leave a car on a trickle charger 24/7 in the garage!! Should I not?

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#3432833 10-Nov-2025 15:57

Behodar:

gzt: If you're signed in with a Google account you can opt out of gambling ads

Thanks. I didn't know you can do that. Gambling ones are also annoying, especially one that starts with "Buckle up, Noo Zealand" in an American accent!

This made me smile, although it remains to be seen whether it'll do any good. I'd reported the ones I'd seen to YouTube but that didn't get rid of them.

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