NetCommand 3.0
NetCommand allows most common home theater products to be connected and controlled by way of the TV's re- mote control by simply selecting on- screen icons. See Figure 1.
The control interface can be by one of two means.
•IEEE1394/Firewire
•Infrared (IR Blaster)
The 3rd generation of NetCommand offers additional functionality and a simplier user interface.
When using the Firewire, NetCommand is "plug-
All other configuration is automatic. For control, the industry standard sofware supported includes:
•AV/C - Includes common functions such as Stop, Play, FF, RWD, etc.
•HAVi - Includes AV/C but also allows a higher level of sofware communication for a more interactive interface.
When using IR, an IR blaster must be connected to the TV and placed in front of the device to be con- trolled. The TV must then be configured so the proper IR codes will be used.
Like previous versions of NetCommand, an "IR Library" is loaded in the TV's soft- ware so that most common devices can be selected for immediate use. New for NetCommand 3.0 is the "Learning" fea- ture. For devices that are not included in the IR Library, NetCommand can memo- rize the IR code from that devices remote. A series of menus walks the customer through the learning process. Once loaded, the TV can then control the de- vice using the IR blaster. This makes NetCommand almost 100% compatable with all other IR controlled devices.
Figure 1: NetCommand Icons
Figure 2: FireWire Connection
Figure 3: IR Learning Menu
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