VBrick Systems MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-1 manual Using the Set Top Box, Start Mode, Local Mode

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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.

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-Fullscreenstart 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.

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

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Contents EtherneTV-STB Set Top Box STB v3.7.2d Admin GuideFCC Notice About VBrick Systems CopyrightContents Index Using the Set Top BoxSerial Port Passthrough Font Conventions OrganizationRelated Documents Overview InstallationCommand Prompt Action Type Using the Command PromptUsing pman Initial SetupSetting the IP Address Connecting to the NetworkAssigning a Static IP Address Finding the Dhcp IP AddressModel Numbers PAL ConfigurationLogin ConfigurationSaving Changes ConfigurationVideo Settings Receive Address Start ModeMCS Location Local-Fullscreen Mode with MPEG-4 Multicast Local UI Location Home Page Location/Home Page EnableMain Volume/Line 1 Volume Lowest Bitrate for Buffer Check Rtsp StreamingData Buffering Seconds Buffer Check for UnderflowAux1-Aux8 Network SettingsOptions Panel Login Proxy Type, Http Proxy Host and PortManagement EthernetGeneral Display SettingsSerial Port General SettingsResolution System SecurityHardware System UpdateLanguage EtherneTV Media Distribution System Sample Interface in Local Mode Local ConfigurationDownloading to the STB Accessing the XML Configuration FileUploading from the STB Local Configuration XML Configuration ExamplesExample of live MPEG-4 stream with forced UDP streaming Example of MPEG-1 unicast entry with port address KeywordMp2 stream/Keyword Vod content keyword Stream Upgrading from v3.71 or Higher System UpgradeInstalling the Download Application \Program Files\VBrick\ Running ETV-STBDownload Before You BeginUpgrade using the SAP Editing a Configuration File Logging Upgrade Activities Creating an FTP Server with IIS Using a Web Browser to Run the UpdateUpgrading from v3.70 or Lower Removing Lock Files Verifying the File Transfer Additional Upgrade Steps for Local ModeEtherneTV Media Distribution System How Passthrough Works Serial Port PassthroughSerial Port Pinouts Using TelnetSerial Port Passthrough EtherneTV Media Distribution System Local Mode Using the Set Top BoxStart Mode Local Mode Local-Fullscreen ModeMCS Mode MCS Mode Using the IR RemoteVOD Using the Wireless KeyboardIcon Description Accessing the WebIcon EtherneTV Media Distribution System Index Index