1. A method for controlling a video signal processing apparatus, comprising the steps of: coupling the apparatus to a peripheral device via a data bus network connection, wherein the data bus network connection can be used to connect a plurality of peripheral devices to the apparatus; receiving identification information from the peripheral device during a set up mode; providing an on-screen display for allowing a user to associate a selected key on a user input device associated with the apparatus with the peripheral device coupled to the data bus network connection; associating the selected key on the user input device with the peripheral device coupled to the data bus network connection in response to user input; coupling an output of the peripheral device to a display device associated with the apparatus in response to user actuation of the selected key on the user input device; and configuring the user input device to control the peripheral device in response to user actuation of the selected key.