Amino Set Top Box

11.Click on Watch live broadcasts, for example, to display the Live Broadcasts page (Figure 14). You can use this page to select any available MPEG-2 stream.

Figure 14. Live Broadcasts Page

Changing the IP Address

Once the Amino is initially configured as explained above, you can change the IP address as necessary using the wireless keyboard.

TTo change the IP address:

1.Go to the Amino MCS home page (Figure 13) and press Ctrl on the keyboard.

2.Click OK to toggle the Default Amino Keys to On.

3.Press Alt-mon the keyboard and use the steps listed above in Configuring the Amino to set a new IP address.

4.Press Ctrl again to toggle off the Default Amino Keys and resume normal operation.

Configuring the Remote Control for a TV

The Amino handheld IR remote control is designed to work with the Amino set top box. During normal operation, the STB/TV button (see the Portal Server User Guide) should be set for STB. It can, however, be configured to work with a standard TV. In order for the remote to transmit the correct signals to control the TV, it must be programmed with a 3-digit code that matches the TV. See the Amino Remote Controls User Guide for more information.

Configuring the Amino for a Widescreen

This procedure explains how to configure an Amino Set Top Box for MPEG-2 output to a widescreen (16:9) TV. Use one of the following methods depending on whether you are using the handheld remote control or the wireless keyboard. When done, repeat these steps if necessary for each Amino set top box.

TTo configure for widescreen with the wireless keyboard:

1.Press Ctrl to get into Amino keyboard mode.

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