A system for receiving network video includes a remote control with a power control
input. A video receiver, controlled by the remote control, powers up or powers
down based on a control signal indicating activation of the power control input.
The video receiver receives video signals from a gateway or gateway source connected
to the video network. The gateway decodes signals received from the network into
a format acceptable by the receiver. If the gateway receives a control signal from
the remote control indicating activation of the power control input and the gateway
is currently in the "on" state, the gateway toggles to the "off" state and outputs
a predefined channel to the receiver.