Front panel LEDs only on when unit is not in standby?

I noticed the Roamio''s front panel LED to indicate recording only works when the Roamio is not in standby.



On my S3 the LEDs worked in Standby, so you'd always know if your show was recording or not; on my Roamio I have to take it out of standby to find out.



Is this normal behavior for the Roamio?