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Chapter 6
Using the Set Top Box
Topics in this chapter
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using the IR Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Using the IR Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Using the Wireless Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Accessing the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Overview
The look-and-feel of the STB screen depends on how it is configured. Once configured with
an IP address and powered on, the set top box opens in one of three Start modes depending
on how it is set to operate. To configure Start mode in the STB configuration application, go
to
Configuration > Video > Setup > Start Mode.
Table 6. Choosing a Start Mode
Start Mode
Local Mode
If the set top box is configured for Local mode, the start page (stbLocalUITemplate.htm) is
stored locally in the STB. The content available on the page (links to either live streams or
stored videos) is determined and programmed by an administrator and downloaded to the
STB (see Local Configuration
on page 21 for more about how to create and download the
Start Mode Description
Local In
Local start mode, the start page shows all live streams and videos
that are available for viewing. This page is created and programmed by
a system administrator and can be customized or re-created with any
look-and-feel appropriate for your site. Any live streams or videos are
pre-programmed in advance. See Local Configuration
on page 21 for
more information.
Local-Fullscreen In
Local-Fullscreen start mode, the STB is programmed to display a
single stream or a video. It can only be changed by a system
administrator. There are no user controls except
Volume and Mute.
MCS In
MCS start mode, the start page is downloaded from a VBrick ETV
Portal Server (formerly MCS). The live streams and videos displayed
on the STB are configured in the Portal Server. See the ETV Portal
Server Administrator Guide and the ETV Portal Server User Guide for
more about how to configure and use the ETV Portal Server.