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Chapter 6
Using the Set Top Box
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. Each
Start
mode has a different "start" page that is displayed at
startup. To configure
Start
mode in the STB configuration application, go to
Configuration >
Video > Setup > Start Mode
.
Topics in this chapter
Overview
Start Mode
Using the IR Remote
Using the Wireless Keyboard
Accessing the Web
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
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
details.
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.