Electronic apparatus and method therefor

Abstract

A distributed entertainment system, particularly but not exclusively a distributed entertainment system for domestic use. The distributed entertainment system comprises: at least one command unit for one or more user zones, the or each command unit being configured to receive commands from a user; and a hub for receiving command signals from the or each command unit, the hub having an output for transmitting control signals for controlling audio/visual source equipment in dependence upon received command signals; characterised by a control signal storage unit for storing dedicated control signals specific to audio/visual equipment to be controlled, and is characterised in that the hub has an input facility for receiving and storing dedicated control signals from the control signal storage unit, whereby the hub is configured to transmit dedicated control signals in dependence upon received command signals.

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