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

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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