Using Harman Kardon's minimalist, curvy new iPod dock, the Bridge, listeners can control their 3G and newer 'Pods from the HK remote and actually view menu items and track info on either their TV screen or the receiver's display.

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We had to back out to the main menu, and select the 'remote' option.

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For added versatility, when the HDMI CEC cradle is connected to a high-definition Samsung digital television, end users can navigate the TL34HD's menu using their TV's remote control.

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TheMagic Remote has been redesigned to fine-tune content and menu navigation, making interaction as simple and intuitive as possible.

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Recordings are most easily accessed by hitting the List button on the remote, but can also be accessed via the Recordings option on the main menu.

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FiOS TV customers will be able to access EPIX content simply by pressing the "On Demand" button on their remote control, by choosing "VOD" in FiOS TV's interactive media guide main menu, or by selecting channel 900 (FiOS TV's VOD channel).

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The main menu of Game World also provides a tutorial, with manuals and instructions for playing with a Magic Remote or a game pad.

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