Preferred way to keep computer idle (or asleep) while waiting for time

[snoffer]

I read that in order to record using the timer, DVBViever must be running. If I go on a 3-week vacation I would prefer not have DVBViever running on my computer continuously. DVBViever is such a good product that there must be a better way to do this, but how? Can I somehow put the computer to sleep and have it wake up automatically when it's time to record and then go back to sleep again?

[desweil]

see Recording Service http://en.DVBViewer.tv/wiki/DVBViewer_Recording_Service

[snoffer]

Ok, thanks. I must say, though, the timer functionality in DVBViewer is a little misleading...

Edited December 14, 2010 by snoffer

[majstang]

I have the Recording Service running, but I am only able to record if DVBViewer is running at the time when the recording is supposed to start. Is scheduling a recording using the Recording Service different from scheduling a recording using the timer in DVBViewer?

Then you havent followed the installation guide and got it right!

http://en.DVBViewer.tv/wiki/Recording_Service_Installation_Guide

 

To answer your question read the link desweil posted for you.

[subvertbeats]

The recording service is really worth setting up - its adds SOOOO much to the whole experience !