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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-
and-play." For the end user, it makes all digital video,
audio and control connections with one cable (Fig-
ure 2).
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