Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings
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Using the “Learn” Feature to Control IEEE 1394 Devices
NOTE:
See pages 32–33 for information regarding compatible IEEE 1394 devices and connection styles. The media center
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
media center
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.
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 30–31).
2. On the Name for 1394 Device screen (Figure 2, page 53) use ADJUST and ENTER to check mark the Analog Connection
box.
3. Select the device type on the IEEE 1394 Device Type screen (Figure 3, page 54) of DBS (Satellite receiver) or similar
tuning device.
4. If desired, use the ADJUST buttons enter a custom Name on the Name screen (Figure 19 , page 44).
5. At the Device Screen, Select “Other” as a manufacturer and then highlight “Learn” and press ENTER (Figure 4, page 54).
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 5, page 54) follows the learning screens. If analog connections are used, select the
correct inputs.
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 media center’s digital
channel guide. The second press will display the program guide for the device if an IEEE 1394 Guide is available.
