摘要 |
A method for providing information on types of image apparatus being used and an image apparatus adopting the same are provided. The method for providing information on the types of image apparatus being used includes transmitting a request message to external devices inquiring whether or not the external device which is connected using a high definition multimedia interface consumer electronics control (HDMI CEC) standard is a device of a particular type, and receiving from the external devices a response message answering whether or not the external device is a device of the particular type, in response to the request message. Accordingly, information on the type of connected external devices is obtained, and a list of external devices or a menu of external devices is provided according to the obtained type to the user so that the user can use the image apparatus more conveniently.
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