Amino Set Top Box, Connecting the Amino | VBrick Systems ETV v4.2.1

Chapter 10

Amino Set Top Box

Topics in this chapter

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Connecting the Amino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Configuring the Amino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Configuring the Remote Control for a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Configuring the Amino for a Widescreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Overview

The AmiNet110 is a compact set top box for the Portal Server manufactured by Amino Systems. It connects to a standard TV and plays MPEG-2 streams only—no other streams are selectable for viewing or adding. These pages explain how to connect and configure the Amino set top box. There is no software installation required: simply connect and configure the device as explained below and you are done. The Portal Server User Guide explains how to use the Amino remote control unit to select streams and navigate Portal Server pages after the Amino is configured and running as explained here. The Amino does not support the following Portal Server functionality:

•Access Logging

•Scheduling

•Custom Fields

•Device Control

•Priority Alert

•Copyright Restrictions

Connecting the Amino

Connect the Amino STB to a standard TV and to your Ethernet network as explained below. If necessary, refer to the illustrations in the AmiNet110 User Guide that came with the device. Check the components for damage as you unpack the device. The AmiNet110 includes a power supply, a mounting stand, a remote control, and an A/V cable.

TTo setup and connect the Amino:

1.Mount the Amino either vertically or horizontally as explained in the AmiNet110 User Guide.

2.Connect the Amino to your network using a standard Ethernet cable (not supplied) with an RJ-45 connector.

3.Connect the Amino to the TV as follows.

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Contents

VBrick EtherneTV Portal Server Copyright Contents Server Administration Users and User Groups Configuring for SSL VBPresenter Auto Content IngestionEtherneTV Backup Network Video Recording Amino Set Top Box Acns ConfigurationNXG-to-VOD-W Content Migration Purchased Content Ingestion Index Manual System Backup Organization Portal Server v4.2.1 Admin Guide Getting Help Font Conventions Related DocumentsPrinter-Friendly Xii Preface Introduction Portal Server OverviewTopics in this chapter Desktop Requirements Server Requirements PC Type Requirements Copyright Protection Portal Server Features End User FeaturesMySQL ETV Portal Server Live Broadcasts Administrative Features Portal Server Components VBrick Encoders/DecodersETV VOD Servers Server Type Description Zone ETV Internet-Based Servers ETV Network Video Recorder ETV Set Top Box Live Portal Server User Interface VB-PC Remote Controller Windows PCs Portal Server InstallationWM IP Receiver Downloading Components Locked-Down Windows PCs Macintosh PCsOperating System Browser Operating System Browser † Configuring a Macintosh for Tunneled StreamsLinux PCs Environment Supported Streams Closed Captions Zone Ports Protocol Description Port Requirements Installing Portal Server License Files Events. See the ETV Portal Server User Guide for License File Description License Errors Admin Console Login Option Description Admin Console Options Enable Internet Explorer 7.0 Configuration Global Assignments Global Settings Submit. Example There will be an all hands meeting today at Only be done if advised by a VBrick technician or Network Restrictions page or the Modify VOD Content page will \Program Files\VBrick\MCS\Presentations Previously configured machines. The settings here apply to Custom Fields Stream Restrictions Servers Using Secure FTP Adding NXG, VOD-W, and VOD-D Servers Add/Modify VOD/FTP Servers Ftp\root Http Adding WM Servers Global Settings Adding Publishing Points to a WM Server Valid publishing point on the server Creating a VOD-WM FTP Server Adding FTP Servers Creating a VOD-D FTP Server Add/Modify Video On Demand Content Folders Creating Subfolders VBricks Security IWS Server Port Control Devices Advanced Settings Adding Control Devices To define a control device Global Settings Adding User-Defined VBIRs Connecting Control Devices Configuring Control Devices Device ConnectorDevice Baud Rate Passthrough State Learning IR Commands Downloading External Libraries Set Top BoxesControl Device VBIRs To add an STB configuration Recorders Select Add Recorders and click Submit Synchronizing the Portal Server and the NVR Script Devices To add a Script Device configuration Creating a Script Scripts Select Add Scripts and click Submit Example Finding VBrick Parameters and Values Add/Modify a URL for a Live Video Stream URLs Stream Type URL Syntax Valid URL Examples Stream Type URL Syntax Add VOD Content Add Non-VOD Content Priority Alert VBrick Systems, Inc Global Settings VBrick Systems, Inc Program Names Manage Playlists Access Logging Extended Logging Properties Using an Excel Spreadsheet Using EthernetTV Reporter Imported Access Log Server Administration ChannelsChannel Guide Stations Add Custom Stations List Add TV Stations Add New Links Add Custom Programs Custom Programs Custom Program Data Modify VOD Content Purchased Content ExpirationEdit Custom Programs VBrick Systems, Inc Status Diagnostics Access Control Expired Content Log Using Ldap Servers LDAP// Points to a specific position in the Ldap tree Using Single Sign-On Configuring IIS for Single Sign-On Using Ldap Servers with SSL Using Single Sign-OnInstalling the Root Certificate Click Browse Resolving Other Security Alerts Live Presentations Help UsersUser Groups Resource Groups Logout VBrick Systems, Inc Users and User Groups OverviewDefinitions Resources and Resource Groups AuthenticationAuthorization VBrick Database Configuring Users and User Groups Setup and Configure ETV ComponentsChoose an Authentication Method Ldap Directory Server Create User Groups on the Portal Server Assign Resources to Users or User Groups Configuring UsersCreate Resource Groups on the Portal Server Create Users on the ETV Portal Server VBrick Systems, Inc Add/Modify User Information Assigning Privileges to Users Add/Modify Users Group AssignmentsAdd/Modify Users Resource Group Assignments Add/Modify Live Channel Privileges Allow Access to Specific VOD Content Allow Access to Specific FTP ServersAllow Access to Specific Recorder Servers Allow Access to Specific VOD Servers Allow VBrick Access Allow Content PublishingAllow Content Recording Default Content Recording Priority Alert Privileges Configuring User GroupsSTB Access Schedule Privileges Add/Modify Group Information Add/Modify Groups User AssignmentsAdd/Modify Groups Resource Assignments Add/Modify Resource Group Information STB Authentication Authentication by PINAdd/Modify Users Resource Assignments Authentication by Host Name or IP Address 104 Generate a Certificate Request Configuring for SSL Submit a Certificate Request Install the Certificate Securing the Portal Server User Pages Configure ETV Resources for SSL Web Security Securing the Portal Server Admin Pages NVR Overview Network Video Recording NVR 10 Record Licenses NVR 40 Record Licenses NVR Hardware Standalone NVR NVR TypesNVR Performance Considerations Standard NVR NVR Installation NVR ConfigurationConfiguring a Standard NVR Configuring a Standalone NVR Using an NVR Portal Server Schedule Record VBPresenter Configuring MCS for VBPresenter Configuring an MCS FTP User AccountWorking with Presentations Configuring for Live Presentations Configuring an MCS Presentation User Removing a Live Presentation Launching a Live Presentation Launching a Stored Presentation Configuring for Stored Presentations 120 AutoIngest Content Auto Content Ingestion Example ETV Portal Server Admin Guide 123 AutoIngest Content via XML Using the XML Template Mode DescriptionAutoIngestXML Modes Server. The format for this data is Tag Description Removing MPEG-4 Closed Captions EtherneTV Backup Profile Name MCS Folder Location ETV Backup Profiles Enable the Warm Backup Server Configuring ETV Backup Configure the Scheduler Enter License KeySet Profile IP Addresses Reset Database Backup Versioning Test the Configuration Bringing a Failed Machine Online as a Warm Backup Turning a Warm Backup Server into a Live Server Bandwidth Throttling Software Installation Amino Set Top Box Connecting the Amino Configuring the Amino Changing the IP Address Configuring a Direct Connection Configuring the Remote Control for a TV Configuring the Amino for a WidescreenSetting the TV Display Format Video Output with a Widescreen 169 TV 140 Acns Configuration Acns ConfigurationVOD-W Server Configuration Portal Server Configuration Acns Server Configuration Verify Installation Topics in this document Rebranding the User InterfaceCustomizing the Portal Server Changing the Title and Header Image Header Image Rebranding the Portal ServerPortal Server Webpage Background Header Search Bar Margins and BordersHeader Search Bar Background Header Search Bar Navigation Text Channel Guide Time Navigation Player’s Title TextChannel Guide Search TextBox Channel Guide Background Search Area Footer Channel Guide Content ListLive Content List Channel Guide Station Menu STB List and Related Html Rebranding Other ETV ComponentsVBrick Set Top Box VBrick IP Receiver Creating an Asset List NXG-to-VOD-W Content Migration Sample Asset List Using the Migration Tool Running the Migration Tool Increasing the Ingestion Rate Destination VoD Server Source VoD Server Recovering from Migration Errors Verifying the MigrationSchedule 156 Configuring IIS Purchased Content Ingestion 158 Configuring a VOD-W Server Ingesting Content To ingest purchased content to your VOD servers Ingesting Purchased Content Backing Up the Database 162 System Backup Manual System Backup System Restore Index 166