Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu
NetCommand Menu | Note: Transport buttons (rewind, play forward, stop, | |
pause and record) on the remote control are located in | ||
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Figure 11 | the bottom section of the remote control. |
Figure 11. NetCommand Menu
NetCommand
Detailed information regarding setting up and editing the NetCommand menu is found in Chapter 3. The Edit NetCommand screens allow you to add new devices, change or edit traditional and IEEE 1394 devices, turn devices and unused inputs On or Off, set up TV Guide On Screen®, delete a single device or delete the entire setup configuration. If you choose to delete the entire configuration, or if the NetCommand setup was cancelled, deleted or not completed, you can start at the Initial NetCommand screen. The Review screen shows all devices connected to the media center.
Transport Menu
Figure 12
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Figure 12. Transport Menu
NetCommand uses the Transport menu to control the VCRs, DVDs, IEEE 1394 AV Discs, digital VCRs, and similar devices. If you choose to turn off this menu when viewing the devices, the transport buttons (rewind, play forward, stop, pause and record) on the media center’s remote control will continue to operate these devices. In the Device Selection menu selecting a VCR or DVD Player will automatically display the Transport menu. You can
Select Transport menu functions by pressing ADJUST or and then ENTER. For example, to pause playback, press ADJUST or to move to PAUSE, then press ENTER. If a function is not possible, such as record for a DVD Player, the Transport menu button will be grayed out.
Default Digital Device
If multiple digital recording devices are available in NetCommand, this setting allows you to choose the device to use when recording digital programs. A digital recording can be made on either a digital or analog device although the quality will not be as good if recorded on an analog device. For best playback quality, record digital programs on a digital recording device.
If multiple devices were not connected and then added in the NetCommand setup, this setting will be unavailable (grayed out). Analog recordings can only be made on the one analog device connected to Monitor Out (usually a VCR) and are not affected by this setting. This feature is most useful when recording from ChannelView™ (page
57).
Icon Order
Figure 13
The Icon Order screen allows you to arrange the device icon order on the Device Selection menu to a different sequence, for ease of selection and operation. To
change the order, press ADJUST to highlight the icon to be moved and then press ENTER. Press
ADJUST to move the icon to the desired position and then press ENTER to release the icon.
Figure 13 Icon Order Menu
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