System Reset

[rkassl]

What is the difference between a system reset by holding in the power button or simply unpluging the receiver? If they are different when is it appropriate to use either one?

Thanks

 

[n0qcu]

It's kinda like the difference between powering off your computer and just doing a restart. One resets just the software the other resets the hardware also.

 

[MattG@DISH]

Hard reset has also been proven to be more effective than front panel resets.

 

[HIFI]

Hard reset has been shown to be more effective than front panel resets.

agreed from a tech standpoint also.

 

[Jim5506]

Soft reset may not clear all the cobwebs out of memory.

Sometimes after a software upgrade your receiver may need a power plug reboot, the software reboots just won't hack it.

 

[KAB]

I usually do a power plug reboot every two weeks. I have had zero problems for over a year.

 

[Tampa8]

Hard reset has also been proven to be more effective than front panel resets.

True dat!

 

[mx023]

also if there are grounding issues a hard reset would clear out the static electricity buildup that a front panel reset wouldn't