Managing the Channel Banks
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The TV has four channel banks, where the administrator or installer can store groups of TV channels.
PLANNING THE CHANNEL BANKS
Generally, TV channels are grouped into “program packages”
with terms that are proposed to the end user. The user then
chooses a package. Below is an example of how TV channels
may be grouped.
You may plan your packages by using a chart like the one
after the following page.
Remember, you can “blank” a channel for accommodating
audio-only, such as an FM radio station or in-house
communication.
Sometimes, only one or two channel banks may be needed.
You may leave any unused bank with the channels entered
during Auto Program; or, you may delete the channels.
However, you may want to leave at least one channel in any
unused bank. Then, if someone selects an “unused” bank,
that channel will assure them that the TV is functional.
*Note:
Some channels from factory testing may be in the channel
banks if you have not yet run Auto Program.
ADDING / DELETING CHANNELS
A previously prepared programming chart is helpful.
1. Run Auto Program (in the Setup menu). All channels
found on your cable/antenna will be entered in Channel
Banks 1, 2, 3, and 4.
*Note:
Be advised that running Auto Program overwrites any
custom channel setups; removes Blanked, Deleted.
2. Select a channel bank with an installer remote - -press
SOURCE/BANK (and repeat). CHANNEL BANK and BANK
number will be displayed.
3. Use the ADD/DEL/BLNK option (also in the Setup menu)
to customize your program package. You may delete
channels or add some that have not been entered. You
can also “Blank” a channel for accommodating an audio-
only program source or in-house communication. The
“ADD/DEL/BLNK” option on page 15 has more details.
*Note:
The Blank Channel feature is global. A channel will be
blanked in all channel banks.
4. Repeat steps 2, and 3 to program another channel bank.
Inactive TV Display (Channel Bank 4)
The TV can be set up to be inactive; which would require an
attendant using an installer remote to change to a “billable”
active channel bank selection: Bank 1, 2, or 3.
*Note:
For institution control of patient-accessible
programming, channels in Bank 4 need to be removed.
Channel Bank
Program package
1
Basic cable channels
2
Extended cable channels
3
Extended with premium channels
4
Other cable service options
(Grouping is provided as an example only.)
The BLNK (blank) channel function is “global” -- the
same channel number is blanked in all channel banks
1, 2, 3, and 4.
CHANNEL BANK
BANK 1
Channel Bank Number Display
INACTIVE TV
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