Document Number: PD196-173R8
PD295-001
Page 15 of 19
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Programming the Interface Module
Keypad Programming (Mapping) Instructions
The set top box (STB) can be controlled remotely by any of the following that incorporate a keypad: PDi-Qube™, Pillow
Speaker, TV’s Keypad (Arm Mounted TV’s), or Handheld Remote Control. In other words, any control device that
incorporates a keypad capable of controlling the TV can also control the Set Top Box.
Keypad Programming or Mapping involves assigning key functions to the corresponding Set Top Box (STB) functions. It is
common practice to designate a control button to activate the STB’s Channel “Guide” feature. This feature allows for
quicker selection of satellite channels. Some common control buttons used for “Guide” are listed below. Your installation
may vary depending upon the control device’s availability of these particular buttons.
Control
Button
STB
Function
Menu
Guide
(-)
Guide
1. Enter the STB Interface Setup Menu (See STB Interface Setup Menus earlier in this manual).
2. Select menu pages 1 through 5.
3. For each “TV Key” on the left column, set the matching “STB COMMAND” on the right column to the desired STB
function.
Programming For Off-Air Non-Satellite Channels Using Off-Air RF Pass-Thru
The Set Top Box (STB) can be remotely turned off, which allows any signal connected to the “OFF-AIR” input of the STB
to be active and then viewed downstream by the TV. The Off-Air signal could be a DVD player for an in-house movie
channel, an externally connected antenna for local over-the-air channels, or cable TV channels. See pages 7 or 8 for
details regarding connection of an Off-Air signal.
NOTE: Off-Air signals are optional and may not be available at the facility, in which case this instruction section
may be skipped.
To view an Off-Air signal, the patient must turn Off the STB. A control key must be assigned to perform this function. The
control key should NOT be the TV’s POWER button as it is used to power the TV On and Off. Instead, another key must
be selected. Below are some suggestions for STB “Power” keys that might be utilized on some common control devices.
CONTROL DEVICE
SUGGESTED CONTROL KEY
Pillow Speaker
ALT, MENU, TV/AV
TV Keypad
MENU, OK, AV
Remote
TV/AV, ( - )
