Hi,
Yes, Luigi is right, it really depends on brands or even specific model of TV. Some are going to wake up and switch to AV when the proper voltage is applied to the SCART connector, others will remain in standby mode until the remote control or the control panel is used.
I'm not sure but I believe I read somewhere that for some TV, when they have a "physical" power switch (I mean one you push to switch it on), it can make a difference if the button is normaly pressed and then released, or pressed and kept pressed in its "totally pushed" position. But I've never had a chance to try this theory.
Good luck !
See you