Abstract: A method and apparatus for enhancing the performance in displaying a large bitmap image transferred from a producer device to a consumer device. When using EIA775A to transfer large bitmap images from a producer device to a consumer device performance can suffer. This is especially the case for very large images such as program guides and graphical user interfaces. Performance can be enhanced by determining if the bitmap image is larger than a predetermined threshold. If so, an audio/video control message can be sent from the producer device to the consumer device to switch from a digital connection to an analog connection. The large bitmap image can then be transferred as an analog signal rather than digital to enhance performance.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling a digital device is provided. A user interface is provided with controls the user can select. These controls correspond to controls found on the digital device. When a user selects one of the selectable controls, a control command is sent through a translation process where the control command is translated from a first protocol to a second protocol. The translated command is then sent to the digital device, which executes the control command.