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IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Control
See pages 32 and 33 for information regarding compatible IEEE 1394 devices and connection styles. The TV is not able
to control IEEE 1394 devices that use other types of control protocols. Incompatible digital audio, video and/or control
information will still be able to pass from one device through the TV to another device on the network. These incompatible
devices may not appear on the Device Selection menu or in the Review screen of the Edit NetCommand menu.
NetCommand Control of Digital Devices Using the “Learn” Feature.
Some IEEE 1394 devices, such as cable boxes or satellite receivers, will not have compatible digital control signals
or require the use of the device’s own remote control. Some of these IEEE 1394 devices will not display on-screen
information through the IEEE 1394 connection and will require using an analog connection for on-screen displays. In
many cases, to control these digital devices, the Learning feature of NetCommand can be used.
1. Place an IR Emitter for NetCommand in front of the
device’s remote control sensor (see IR Emitters, page
31).
2. On the Name for 1394 Device screen (Figure 29,
page 52) use ADJUST and ENTER to check mark the
Analog Connection box.
3. Select the device type on the IEEE 1394 Device Type
screen (Figure 30, page 53) of SAT or similar tuning
device
4. If desired, using the ADJUST buttons enter a custom
Name on the Name screen (Figure 20, page 48).
5. At the Device screen, Select “Other” as a
manufacturer and then highlight “Learn” and press
Next (Figure 31, page 53).
6. Follow the device learning instructions found on
the screen(s) or in the Edit NetCommand section of
Chapter 3.
7. The Connection screen (Figure 32, page 53) follows
the learning screens. If analog connections are used,
select the correct inputs. If only digital connections
are used, do not check the video or audio boxes.
8. Proceed with the Finish screen.
This will allow NetCommand to use the learned remote
control signal to control these IEEE 1394 devices.
Note: When using the NetCommand learning feature
for IEEE 1394 devices that do not have analog
connections, the GUIDE function will require pressing
GUIDE twice. The first press of GUIDE will display
the TV’s digital channel guide. The second press will
display the program guide for the device if an IEEE
1394 Guide is available.
