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3. Press Alt-m on 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.

Configure a Direct Connection

In some cases you may wish to connect the Amino directly to a VBrick MPEG-2 appliance
without using the Portal Server. In this case the attached monitor will display the single
stream from the appliance in full screen mode.
TTo connect an Amino directly to an MPEG-2 appliance:
1. Open the management interface on the Amino (Alt-m).
2. Navigate to Browser Setup > Home Page.
3. In the Home Page field, enter the IP address of the VBrick appliance in the following
format: igmp://<vbrick_ipaddress>:port
4. Reboot the Amino to display the MPEG-2 stream from the VBrick in full screen mode
on the monitor.
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.
2. Press Alt-p to get to Preferences.
3. On the Preferences menu select TV system and Audio Settings.
4. Change the TV Display Format to Widescreen TV.
5. Save changes, exit Preferences, and power cycle the STB.
6. Be sure to set the widescreen TV monitor to Full mode.
TTo configure for widescreen using the remote control:
1. Select the Menu button on the Remote Control to get to Preferences.
2. On the Preferences menu select TV system and Audio Settings.
3. Change the TV Display Format to Widescreen TV.
4. Save changes, exit Preferences, and power cycle the STB.
5. Be sure to set the widescreen TV monitor to Full mode.