34 Chapter 2. Connecting
Helpful Hints for NetCommand Connections
Q. My VCR (or other device) does not have t wo sets of stereo audio output s. How can I connect this device’s
audio to both the TV and th e A/V Receiver?
A. Connect the single set of stereo audio outputs to the TV only. Use Edit NetComman d® to change the setup of this
device. In the Connection screen of “Change” make sure both audio and video fo r the TV input are check marked
and the audio for the AVR input is not check marked. This will allow the NetCommand system to use the T V
outputs to transfer the device’s audio to the A/V Receiver. See Edit NetCommand in the nex t chapter for details.
Q. I have both th e TV stereo audio output a nd TV digital audio outp ut connected to the same inp ut
designations on my A/ V Receiver. How do I switch between ana log audio and digital audio?
A. In most setups, analog audio is also output as digital audio, so no switchi ng is required, and there is no need to
connect the analog output. In some circumstances , however, you may also need analog audio from the TV. For
example, MP3 audio is only output in analog format, so you must connec t the TV’s analog AUDIO OUTPUT to the
A/V Receiver if you want to hear MP3 audio through the A /V receiver. Refer to your A/V Receiver user’s guide to
find out how analog/digital audio switching works.
• If your A/V Receiver’s remote control has an Analog /Digital Audio key, you can use the GUIDE key with the
following models to control switching:
Mitsubishi M-VR900 Integra DTR-9.1
Denon AVR-2700 Kenwood VR-2080
To make the switch, press the Device key on the TV’s remote control, and from the Device Selection menu,
press the Audio key. Then, with the A/V Receiver highlighted, pres s the GUIDE key to make the switch.
• If you have some other A/V Receiver model, use the T V’s learn function to learn the analog/digital audio
code for the GUIDE key. Follow the instructions above for using the GUIDE key.
• If your A/V Receiver has an Analog/ Digital selection key on the front panel only, and not on the remote,
then your only option is to use that key to perform switching.
Q. The front panel of my A/ V Receiver is too tall or too convex for the I R emitter signal to reach th e remote
control sensor of the A /V Receiver. What can I do?
A. There are several possible solutions.
1. Mount the IR Emit ter on the top, front edge of the A/V Receiver over the remote control senso r. Use tape to
secure it in place.
2. Mount the IR Emitter on the underside of the s helf above the A/V Receiver (if the A/ V Receiver is in a cabinet).
Use double sided tape to secure it in place.
3. Some small stick-on emitters from other m anufacturers may be compatible with this TV’s IR Emitter jacks.
These may be used instead of the supplied IR Emitters.
Q. I occasi onally need to see the menu fro m my A/V Receiver. How can I connect i t to the TV for this purpose?
A. You can connect the video output of the A/V Receiver to an unuse d input on the TV. Then use Edit NetCommand
to “Add” this as an “Other” device, not an A/V Receiver. On the “Connection” scree n, indicate which TV input was
used and check mark the video box. Make sure the TV input audi o box and both the audio and video boxes for
the AVR input are not check marked. You should also name this device so you can easily identify it o n the Device
Selection Menu. You can also use Input 3 on the front panel.
Q. I have a high de finition receiver I would like to c onnect and it also has an S-vid eo output I would like to be
able use as well. Is there any wa y to connect this receiver both w ays?
A. Yes, this item will appear twice in the Device Selection Menu. Just add this unit onc e using the Component-1 and
once using one of the S-video inputs. Make sure you indicate that this is the same m anufacturer for both. We
suggest that you connect stereo audio outputs with the S-vide o to the TV so that you do not need to use two inputs
on the A/V Receiver. If this is a NetCommand compatible HDT V receiver and HD or SD outputs can be switched by
remote control, see Edit NetCommand in the next chapter for NetCo mmand control of this feature.