Friday, January 09, 2004



9.5 Features CEC provides a number of recommended features designed to enhance the functionality and interoperability of devices within an HDMI system. A device may implement a sub-set of these features based on its device type and the level of functionality offered. The following list describes the set of features offered: • One Touch Play – A device may be played and become the active source with a single button press. • System Standby – Enables all devices to be switched to standby with a single button press. • Preset Transfer – A device’s presets can be auto configured to match those of the TV. • One Touch Record – A recording can be made with a single button press (e.g. via TV). • Timer Programming – Any device can program a timer recording on a recording device. • System Information – A device can auto-configure its language and country settings. • Deck Control – A device can control (e.g. play, fast forward etc.) and interrogate a playback device (a deck). • Tuner Control – Allows a device to manipulate the tuner of another device. • Vendor Specific Commands – Allows vendor-defined commands to be used. • OSD Display – A device can use the on-screen display of the TV to display text strings. • Device Menu Control – Enables a device to control the menu of another device. • Routing Control – Allows the control of CEC Switches for streaming of a new source device. • Remote Control Pass Through – RC commands may be passed through to other devices within the system. • Device OSD Name Transfer – Devices may request the preferred OSD name of other devices within the system.

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