Abstract: Systems and methods for media storage and retrieval. In one embodiment, a system may include a controller to receive first commands from a remote control, transmit second commands to a mass storage device, receive first signals corresponding to data from the mass storage device, and transmit second signals corresponding to the first signals to a display device or audio device configured to receive the second signals and reproduce the data for observation by a user. The mass storage device may include a mechanism to store, retrieve, and play one or more discs containing the data, and it may be configured to transmit the data to the controller using the first signals. Methods for media storage and retrieval are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a transmit controller capable of automatic configuration is provided. In another embodiment, an auxiliary user interface device for automatically configuring a transmit controller is provided. In another embodiment, an auxiliary user interface device for transmitting operational parameter settings is provided. In another embodiment, an auxiliary user interface device for receiving operational parameter settings is provided. In another embodiment, an auxiliary user interface device for updating an application program of a receiving device is provided.