Beaumont Products MPEG - 4 Network Card User Manual
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1. full screen 19 21 Full Screen Mode 23 26 General System Update 12 Global Message Display 27 Handheld IR remote control 7 hardware 5 Home 3 8 17 22 25 27 hostname 21 hostname or numeric IP address 13 ifconfig ethO 8 IR Remote Control 6 IR Remote Control Unit 18 live VBrick streams 6 Local 5 Local Mode 7 14 17 Local Mode Settings 13 Location 22 Manually selecting the video 20 MCS 5 MCS Control 17 MCS Location 11 16 MCS mode 5 MCS Mode 23 MDS 5 Media Control Server 5 Media Control Server MCS Settings 14 Media Distribution System 5 Message Board 24 27 MPEG 1 5 6 18 20 MPEG 2 5 6 18 20 MPEG 4 5 6 18 20 26 Multicast Location 20 Navigation 26 Network 10 numeric IP address 13 21 Password 20 Play Control 23 26 Receive Address 11 receive address or URL 13 Record 24 RTSP URL or Multicast Location 20 Scheduled Programs 4 25 27 28 Select Channel 23 Select Video 20 26 Set Top Box 5 Source 20 static IP 7 Static IP 13 stored content 6 Stream Type 3 20 21 stream types 20 Title Display 27 Toolbar 21 URL or Multicast Location 20 Video on Demand 3 5 6 18 20 25 27 28 Video Setup 11 Watch Television 23 Watch TV 19 21 25 27 wireless keyboard 7 World Wide Web 22 WWW 222. the set top box is directed to the Media Control Server for user control the graphics and user interface reside on the EtherneTV MCS In instances where the set top box is deployed independent of the MCS it comes equipped in local mode with a user interface and internal graphics The set top box internal graphics are accessed through the set top box and displayed on a monitor The set top box is configured through a web browser on a PC whether in Local or MCS mode The main difference is that the set top box uses a hardware chip to perform the MPEG decoding on a television monitor while the PC uses VBrick StreamPlayer components to perform a software based decode EtherneTV Live Video Feed Video On Demand NXG mewn sin aa LL seen VBrick MPEG 1 Encoders EtherneTV Media Control Server MUN VBrick MPEG 2 amp 4 Encoders IP Network veer DEEN ZS EE Users with laptops Users with Desktop Computers mmm iss l EtherneTV Set Top Box y with Remote Control Se Television Stand Alone Applications The VBrick EtherneTV Set Top Box contains software that enables it to work as a stand alone device When used in stand alone applications the set top box features and options are similar to but are controlled independent from an EtherneTV Media Control Server Media Control Server When installed with VOD Video on Demand NXG server the features and options of the VBric
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4. comes configured for DHCP and set in Local Mode To change To Config Service on to a static IP address Use the Network pital Ethernet settings Uncheck the box for DHCP Enable Uncheck the box for DNS via DHCP Uncheck the box for Hostname via GE DHCP Enable DHCP Nema EE Enter a Hostname if desired ls the IP address statically Configured or acquired through DAHLET Enter the static IP address Netmask and Gateway Apply must be selected before the changes will take effect Use the Video Setup settings to enable or SSES change these and other selections Config Service on Boot Mode Change the setting to Local e e Choose whether to boot inte hiss Boot Modo Local GUI or Fullscreen Video Local Full Screen MCS Location Reoove Addross Receive Address The receive address or nami URL of the desired video There are six options ig eae for stream type HTTP Proxy Pon Option panel login NOTE It is possible to use a hostname or Ge numeric IP address wherever an lt ipaddr gt is called for only if the hostname is in the DNS server Multicast MPEG 1 RTSP MULTICAST_MPEG1 group port Multicast MPEG 2 RTSP MULTICAST_MPEG2_TRANSPORT group port Multicast MPEG 4 a Please refer to the release notes for information on how to FTP the SDP file to the SET TOP BOX b RTSP ISMA_SDP_FILE wfs lt path to file gt e g RTISP ISMA_SDP_FILE wfs mpg currentmp4 sdp RTSP MPEG 1 fo
5. end of the text string and enter a location using a keyboard Use the delete key or backspace to erase Browser buttons are 0 from left to right Back Forward Stop Refresh Search and Home NOTES chrome purple content purpleBrowser html QSAR 2 While using this feature to access the World Wide Web if there are fields on a page the tab key can be used the same as on a computer to move to the next entry field Entries must be made using a combination of the IR Remote Control Unit Navigation and Left Mouse button and the keyboard In Local mode Home returns the viewer to the Local Mode home page If the set top box is working through the MCS Home returns the viewer to the MCS home page The Watch Television menu displays a list of multicast streams Unless there is a channel assigned see next section the list is in alphabetical order and contains brief information about the program Select Channel Use the handheld IR remote control to position the cursor over the Scroll Up and Down selections The single arrow makes the menu scroll slow the double arrow makes it scroll faster Once the stream is selected using the left IR remote control button video will play in the Preview Window Play Control To Stop Start and Pause the video use the buttons on the bottom of the preview window or use the buttons along the top of the IR remote control unit NOTE Video must be playing
6. first stop the video When playing a new stream the last frame of the previous stream persists for a few seconds Select Video Manually selecting the video to view using local mode of the set top box requires the use of a keyboard Attach a keyboard using the directions in Chapter one or use the wireless keyboard available from VBrick Systems Use the IR remote control unit to Select Video and use the left mouse button to enter Enter Password VBRICKSYSTEMS Entering the password requires the use of a keyboard Maneuver the IR remote control cursor over the box and use the ae left mouse button or the lt TAB gt o ell key on the keyboard to select the uuu box in order to enter text Select Video Default password admin select enter from the keyboard Enter Video Source Information VBRICKSYSTEMS Stream Type Choose from the drop down menu using the IR remote control unit or use the lt TAB gt and arrow keys RTSP URL or Multicast Location Enter the URL or location in eege tl the format provided in the Select Vides following table NOTE The format of the text is not the same as it is for the web configuration pages View Video The stream types are Multicast MPEG 1 Multicast MPEG 2 Multicast MPEG 4 RTSP MPEG 1 for Video on Demand EtherneTV VOD RTSP MPEG 2 for Video on Demand EtherneTV VOD RTSP MPEG 4 Internet Streaming Media Alliance ISMA
7. is entered in the server administration MCS configuration options the text entered will be displayed in this position Please refer to Chapter 3 of the MCS Users Guide Message Board The Message Board can be used to convey additional information about a selection such as details about the channel a general message or a security camera display containing date and time Please refer to Chapter 3 of the MCS Users Guide Viewers may select from the menu at the bottom of the screen O to switch between selections using the left mouse button Home Watch TV Video on Demand Scheduled Programs In Local mode Home returns the viewer to the Local Mode home page If the set top box is working through the MCS Home returns the viewer to the MCS home page Etherne MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Your Name Here A 00 search E ED i C demo AN 1 CD_MPEG4_ 104 1101303164158 24sec Key Words 1_CD_MPEG4_104_ 2101303164445 Q 0 0 0 O 34sec Key Words MESSAGES Your Message Here CA VBrick d 2 CNN_2 mpg 5min Key Words Smpk asset SCROLL W SCROLL A en v DOWN v UP A MENU 1 57 PM CNN_Live mpg en Your Name Here MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 00 search M E EI ug C demo 1_CD_MPEG4_ 104 1101303164158 24sec Key Words 34sec Key Words 1_CD_MPEG4 104 2101303164445 Q gt 0 9 O Watch TV Video on Demand CNN_Live mpg Scheduled Programs SCROLL W SCROLL A Y Down v UP w
8. sensitive oer name Password o The Password tuxia was used in the prerelease If it is necessary to enter this password the set top root ig currently logged in box was shipped prior to product release Please contact VBrick Support Services at 203 303 0222 Select the Start button Configuration settings for the set top box are fe ple im adress Ire 72 1 2 Minarapa htn Video 8 Config Service on localhost Network og out AIEE Display General These settings are used to enable or change the settings that specify the set top box location necessary to perform an upgrade FTP server login name Login name of the FTP server on the set top box Not set by user Y Webeondiq nal ene Esplorer pri Config Service on FTP server password Password of the naea FTP server on the set top box Not set by user FTP home directory The home directory for FTP files on the set top box Not set by user Default Nameserver Nameserver addresses Used to enable or change the DNS configuration when configuring a static IP address Used when not configuring the Domain Nameserver through DHCP Config Service on localhost These settings are used to enable or change these changes DHCP Enable To change to Static uncheck Refresh the box DHCP Enable DNS via DHCP When using DHCP If the aer DNS settings should come from the DHCP esr P IP address server check
9. the box for yes If not dE uncheck the box for no ot Hostname via DHCP WHen using DHCP If the host and domain name should come from the DHCP server check the box for yes If not uncheck the box for no Hostname Enter a hostname if desired IP Address If the IP address is static rather than set through DHCP enter it here Netmask Set when using a static IP address Gateway Set when using a static IP address These settings enable or change these and other selections Boot Mode There are three supported modes MCS If the installation includes the oO Config Service on EtherneTV Media Control Server this selection should be set Local If the installation is for an EtheneTV Set Top Box connected directy to a network this selection should be set Local Fullscreen If the HTP Prox Hon installation is for an EtherneTV Set edo ds Top Box tuned to one channel this selecton should be set NOTE If Local Fullscreen mode is selected a Receive Address must also be entered MCS Location If the set top box is part of an installation that includes an MCS enter the IP address of the MCS server here Main Volume Change the volume level if desired Line 1 Volume Change the volume level if desired Receive Address The receive address or URL of the desired video NOTE A Receive Address must be entered if Local Full Stream mode is selected Jj Web
10. to cable TV The set top box connects to the MCS server which provides a list of streams available on the network EtherneTV Set Top Box with EtherneTV Video on Demand Stored Content Control Set top boxes work with a EtherneTV VOD server using Real Time Streaming Protocols or RTSP to control start stop play pause fast forward and rewind for MPEG 1 and MPEG 2 There is currently no fast forward or rewind for MPEG 4 Decodes MPEG 1 MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 unicast streams stored on a Video on Demand Server The VBrick EtherneTV Set Top Box is shipped with Audio Video S Video and power cables Handheld IR remote control unit NOTE An optional wireless keyboard is available from VBrick AA Los Ve e E o f 7 Power VGA S Video Video In Audio Left and Rightin Network PS2 Keyboard A F ES a Nbr Connect the set top box to a video monitor and to the network Using the provided cables attach the set top box video in to a monitor using the left yellow connector or the S Video connector Using the provided cables connect the set top box audio out left and right to a monitor left and right monitor Using the provided cables connect the set top box to the network using the LEFT Ethernet port The set top box comes configured to assign an IP address using DHCP To find the IP address it is necessary to attach a keyboard using the PS2 port connection O NOTE A wireless keyboa
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12. Enter a corresponding address in the form Multicast MPEG 1 group port Multicast MPEG 2 group port Multicast MPEG 4 a See following section for information on how to FTP the SDP file to the SET TOP BOX wfs lt path to file gt RTSP MPEG 1 for Video on Demand EtherneTV VOD lt ipaddr gt program RTSP MPEG 2 for Video on Demand EtherneTV VOD lt ipaddr gt program RTSP MPEG 4 Internet Streaming Media Alliance ISMA lt ipaddr gt program NOTE It is possible to use a hostname or numeric IP address wherever an lt ipaddr gt is called for only if the hostname is in the DNS server To watch the programmed channel use the IR remote control unit to Watch TV and use the left button to select To decode multicast MPEG 4 in Local or Local Fullscreen modes it is necessary to put an SDP file on the set top box This can be done through the set top box internal FTP server First obtain an SDP file for the MPEG 4 multicast stream When streaming from VBXcast see the instructions on page 23 of the VBXcast Supplement Version 3 0 0 on SDP files Use an FTP client to place the SDP file on the set top box A sample FTP session to use an set top box with the IP address of 172 22 117 70 would be NOTE Prompts are in bold C gt ftp 172 22 117 70 User 172 22 117 70 none root 331 Password required for root Password admin 230 User root logged in ftp gt bin 200 Type set to l ftp gt cd wfs 250 CWD comma
13. EtherneTV SET TOP BOX MPEG 1 2 amp 4 VBrick EtherneTV Set Top Box Users Guide Version 3 6 9 November 10 2003 4410 0099 0000 VBrick Systems Inc Telephone 1 203 265 0044 12 Beaumont Road Toll Free USA Only 1 866 VBrick 1 Wallingford Connecticut 06492 www VBrick com VBrick Systems Inc copyrights this manual with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be reproduced in any form in whole or in part without the prior written permission of VBrick Systems Inc VBrick Systems Inc 2003 VBrick Systems Inc has reviewed this manual to insure it is an easy to use guide All statements technical information and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed to be reliable but accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted and they are not intended to be nor should they be understood to be representations or warrants concerning the products described VBrick reserves the right to make changes in the specifications of the product without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes VBrick VBrick Systems StreamPlayerll and StreamPlayer Plus are registered trademarks of VBrick Systems Inc Other brand and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners ie d E EE 2 DISCLAIMER c 0occococcncoconcncnnn non nera na ranas 2 EES 2 TABLE OF ON nh KEE 3 1 VBRICK ETHERNETV
14. In both cases move the cursor away from the icon to correctly determine the state record or no record o If the maximum record time is reached the set top box must be refreshed in order for the record button to indicate the correct state To refresh the screen access a different screen or menu and return to the current screen If the record button is pressed again after reaching the maximum record time a new recording will begin Title Message Display Ifa Your Name Here Etherne j title message is entered in the e an server administration MCS gp LIVE Search MN a z H configuration options the text EE RE k H entered will be displayed in this Eh area For additional information 0 Andy Linux Test an please refer to Chapter 3 of the c nn 000009 MCS Users Guide A 0 O O NM MP2 Cable 1 MESSAGES gt Message Board The Message SEE ak Board can be used to convey A additional information about a O NM MP2 DVD selection such as details about the channel a general message or a security camera display containing date and time Please refer to Chapter 3 of the MCS Users Guide O NM MP2 Cable 2 SCROLL 4 SCROLL A v DOWN v a up a MENU 1 57 PM Your Name Here Etherne Viewers may select from the MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM menu at the bottom of the screen Su Search Ea aol E to switch between selections i E i f LCMP4E ENG using the left mouse button Home Returns the O An
15. before control buttons on the IR remote control unit or on the screen can be used Record Full screen Channel Assignments If the entry has been assigned a specific channel assignment it will appear to the left of the text Channel assignments are made in MCS administration For more information please refer to the MCS Users Guide Full Screen Mode Once the clip has begun playing Full Screen mode can be selected by positioning e Your Name Here Etherne MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PvE search Rm g s asl E NAAA A y S LCMP4E ENG 7 Em j 4 H 0 Andy Linux Test O Andy MPEG 20000 O NM MP2 Cable 1 MESSAGES _ O NM MP2 Cable 2 Your Message Here O NM MP2 DVD SCROLL W SCROLL A S v DOWN UP As MENU 1 57 PM a Your Name Here Etherne Su Search MN MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 2 LCMP4E ENG 3 0 Andy Linux Test ar 0009 O NM MP2 Cable 1 MESSAGES gt O NM MP2 Cable 2 Your Message Here O NM MP2 DVD y SCROLL VY a SCROLL amp MENU 1 57 PM A DOWN W UP ES OF Eh VBrick LIVE Homeland KZ EW WW wore EF ICIENT TO CONCLUDE NAME DISPARAGING TO AMERICAN IP the IR remote control cursor over the select Full Screen icon and using the remote control left mouse to select Exit Full Screen Mode To exit full screen use the IR remote control to position the cursor over the lower portion of the screen until the toolbar appears Selec
16. d Down arrows to EE CH _MPEG4 04 Szen aganel 900006 until the on screen cursor can be 3Asec Key Words Sc ositioned over the desired F o E CNN 2mp 5min Key Words Simpk asset Play the clip by highlighting the MET selection using the handheld IR v S wn y cup SA MENU 1 57 PM control unit and use the left mouse vier button to select The selection will play in the Preview Window FastRewind Play Play Control Use the buttons on the bottom of the preview ON window or those along the top of the IR remote control to Stop Start Pause Fast Forward or Rewind the video or use the IR remote control unit to maneuver the cursor over the lower portion of the screen until the toolbar O Fullscreen screen appears NOTES The file must be playing before control buttons on the IR remote control unit or on the screen can be used Fast Forward and Rewind are not currently available for MPEG 4 Full Screen Mode o Once the clip has begun playing the user can select Full Screen mode through the IR remote control unit by positioning the on screen mouse cursor over the icon and using the remote control left mouse to select Exit Full Screen Mode To exit full screen use the IR remote control maneuver the cursor over the lower portion of the screen until the toolbar appears and use the icon with the inward facing arrows to exit full screen mode Title Display If a title message
17. dy Linux Test viewer to the MCS home O Andy MPEG1 O O O S page A O O NM MP2 Cable 1 Home Watch TV nent SA Video on Demand me Cabet Vegan Demand Scheduled Programs AE The System Administrator WC ys scent mem Tier Ce determines which channel to make the default through the Options Features menu For example s he might make the local free air channel the default If no default is specified then the first alphabetical channel in the SAP list is displayed first This default channel is displayed in the video preview window located in the upper left hand section of the display screen When the installation includes e B Video on Demand this menu do Etherne ee presents a list corresponding to ADNOD search MN E the folders located on Etherne V GT C ee VOD server This folder file TT demo Sa ER Kn information is obtained from 1 CD MPEG4 104 1101303164158 a lt 24sec Key Words eeng EtherneTV VOD by the Media Fee Control Server or MCS and A AAA 0 O E emm presented in an HTML page 34sec Key Words MESSAGES gt The folders are listed in ECH g CNN_2 mpg Your Message Here alphabetical order by default IR smin Key Words Simpie asset NOTE The interface can be DE CNN_Live mpg a modified to eliminate support v own y UR MENU 157PM Ke systems v for folder name at the top level interface so that the user can skip folder Your Name Here EtherneTV navigation and search ene nm el through the f
18. e To continue making the entries in the Command Line of the set top box 6 7 8 9 10 Enter pman to enter the setup program Select Parameters using the down arrow and the enter key Select Network using the down arrow and the enter key Select Ethernet using the down arrow and the enter key Select IP address using the down arrow and the enter key Enter the IP address using the keyboard and the enter key NOTE To change entries indicated with a use the down arrow to move to the correct entry and use the spacebar to select When prompted for a User name and Password lower case and case sensitive User name root Password admin Select enter key to reach OK and enter key NOTE The first units shipped on 7 18 03 were given the case sensitive default password tuxia If this is an upgrade and this is a set top box that requires the password tuxia please contact VBrick Support Services at 203 303 0222 Enter other parameters at this time Gateway address netmask Current Configuration using the keyboard and the enter key To set the IP address to a static IP address Change DHCP Enable to Static NOTE To change entries indicated with a use the down arrow to move to the correct entry and use the spacebar to select If DHCP Enable is configured as Static or if DNS via DHCP is no Enter the IP address of the Nameserver as follows Select Network using the down arrow and
19. ilenames 2 VOD Search MI e E directly This is only LA T a recommended if the size of amin Key Words chico o e b we E z EtherneTV VOD asset library is relatively small a ez 10MFull mpg eene 2min Key Words chico O 0 O O e 14MFull mpg MESSAGES 2min Key Words chico Your Message Here 15MFull mpg 2min Key Words chico The Video on Demand folders contain files that can be requested by and played back O AA a A either on a computer or through id SES ue MENU240PM VBrick 8 a set top box on a monitor The Dum En inn nm File selections can either be indicated by an Icon or by a Thumbnail image from the video Thumbnail images are created in the Administrative Section of the MCS Please refer to the MCS Users Guide for information on how to create a Thumbnail Each listing displays a thumbnail image of the clip as well as information entered in the MCS when the file is created Please refer to the MCS Users Guide Select a folder by using the left button on the IR control which corresponds to the left button on a mouse Use the folder icon on the menu bar to navigate up a level Navigation through the file system F th e can be made using an optional AA Cerner Y keyboard or through the provided ADNOD search MIN handheld IR remote control unit gt demo Select Video Use the handheld 1 CH MPEG4 104 1101303164158 IR remote control cursor button 24sec Key Words over the Up an
20. ire 1 vrolumo ETC cE microsoft internet Lsplorer provided by Vikick Systems em mt wn Rees AI 5 Config Service on LuanaSTB Apply Retesh Choose whether to boot nio M S Boot Moda Local 511 or Pullscraan Widen MES Locatia Receme Address Mam eolurree Lime 1 eylume Proxy Type HTTP Pinay Host HTTP Frig Dog Dont Moda Local Local Fullecrean Options panel login Ausl Aux Wi Aa IW To configure the set top box to an MCS address T webtonlig Microsoft Internet Laplorer provided by Wirick Systems alos I Pn gi per Fgvoriten ok Hein cere 48 usa 16 135 Eilereng Iert sl My m A am a f m ym db 8 g PA Ch Y Config Service on UNEI VONTQuUI deo Setu LuanaSTE Enter the MCS Location O Enter the IP Address of the MCS ter the URL of your Media Control Server P Ling 1 volume BCS Location Prony Type 172 22 162 100 HTTP Prony Host HTTP Prony Port Opisna panel egin Aug M gp gen fer E te em pap gu dm de Y YA OS a Ps TAGA yr ene fe WW eas EE GA ul Ge A Vd D a After making all the required entries select Apply to apply the changes Changes are not active until they are applied NOTE Use the arrows above menu on left side of the screen to move backwards or up through screen levels and enter to select When turned on for the first time the VBrick EtherneTV Set Top Box displays a Home Page If the set top box has not been configu
21. k EtherneTV Set Top Box are controlled through the Media Control Server Please refer to the Etherne TV Media Control Server Users Guide for additional information Features The VBrick EtherneTV Set Top Box is capable of decoding MPEG 1 MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 live VBrick streams and stored content originating from the EtherneTV VOD server Browser Control The set top box interface through the EtherneTV EtherneTV Set Top Box MCS enables MPEG 1 MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 live streams and content stored on the entire network to be viewed within web pages IR Remote Control The handheld IR remote control unit included with each EtherneTV Set Top Box controls the display of both live streams and stored content Quality Video Etherne TV Set Top Boxes provide TV quality video and high quality audio for MPEG 4 streams and DVD quality for MPEG 2 streams Program Control Provides a user interface similar to cable TV including program selection through an on screen program guide Live Streams o Decodes live or multicast MPEG 1 MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 streams decoded from VBrick Encoders o Decodes MPEG 4 live unicast streams through RTSP EtherneTV Set Top Box with EtherneTV Media Control Server Plays live streams or stored content Automatically detects VBrick live MPEG 1 MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 multicast streams and displays previews of the stream in a web page using Session Announcement Protocols or SAPs in a program guide similar
22. nd successful ftp gt put vbs1d1 200 PORT command successful 150 Opening BINARY mode data connection for vbs1d1 226 Transfer complete ftp 739 bytes sent in 0 12 Seconds ftp gt bye C gt Full Screen To set the video to full screen start the video Use the icon with the outward facing arrows on toolbar below the window Toolbar selections for Selecting Video include from left to right Rewind Fast Forward Play Pause Stop and Full Screen To exit Full Screen mode use the IR remote control unit to maneuver the cursor over the top portion of the screen until the control bar appears Use the button with the inward facing arrows to return from full screen mode or the square to stop the video NOTE In order to leave one stream selection and choose another it is necessary to stop the video first VBRICKSYSTEMS Watch TV www Select Video The WWW or World Wide Web feature of the set top box requires the use of a keyboard Attach a keyboard using the directions in Chapter one or use the wireless keyboard available from VBrick Systems WWW must be enabled in the set top box Configuration General Security If WWW is enabled select the WWW button to access to the World Wide Web The tool bar at the top of the screen contains a toolbar Enter a web location either IP address or URL in the box provided Use the IR remote control unit to position the cursor at the beginning or
23. oonlig Miorosalt Internet Laplorer prowided by Vilrick System SI hipe 72 16 2 Loireterstwe himi There are no user configurable parameters in the Display General and the Display Resolution settings OD Config Service on andreac600 vb loc Use the Configuration General settings to set the following Root password Changes the root password User password Changes the user password Enable WWW Enable or disable web access from the set top box QU Weboonlig Microsoft Internet Lsplorer provided by Wilnick Systema Upgrades to the EtherneTV are handled through the General System Update menu Please refer to the EtherneTV Set Top Box MON Config Service on Release Notes Use the General System Se Update settings to enter the location and change settings when using the FTP for updates Heres Relative directory path PIP user FTP Server Enter the location folder name of the FTP server to be used for updates Relative Directory Path Path to the FTP Always full updates se rver Auto check for update Dun poetupdate script DANGEROUS FTP User User name to be used in accessing the FIP server FTP Password Password to be used in accessing the FIP server There are no user configurable parameters in the General Language and the General Hardware settings It is necessary to login before making changes J KOU UE ered a by irik Syiar The EtherneTV Set Top Box
24. r RTSP KASENNA_MPEG1 lt ipaddr gt program Video on Demand Etherne TV VOD RTSP MPEG 2 for RTSP KASENNA_MPEG2_TRANSPORT lt ipaddr gt program Video on Demand Etherne TV VOD RTSP MPEG 4 RTSP ISMA lt ip addr gt program Internet Streaming e g RTSPOISMA 172 22 117 2 vbrickvideo1 or Media Alliance ISMA RTSP ISMA 172 22 119 119 Complete Movies enterprogramname Media Control Server MCS Settings The EtherneTV Set Top Box comes configured for Local Mode The administrator should make the following changes if the configuration involves an MCS Network Select Network and the enter key Select Network Select Network again from the left menu Select Default Nameserver from the left menu Enter the Default Nameserver IP address es NOTE Only necessary if Network Ethernet DNS via DHCP box is not checked or a static IP is configured Enter Apply After making the required entries select Apply to apply the changes Changes are not active until they are applied Od webconfa Microsoft Internet Laphoner prowided by fllrick Systems Be ER Gen Favores Tools Heb e ZEN es des Ash rotos Fr A BR A Address fats 072 2581 eerie heal hal fe Ep eu Favores Iris Hele Akies 18 hito 11172 50 1 A ietscnge hol zl Config Service on tuxia el Il ieme 3 Wwebconfia Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by VUrick Systems De Edt We
25. rd is available from VBrick Systems Connect the power cord If desired connect a VGA monitor The VBrick EtherneTV Set Top Box is configured for DHCP Dynamic Host Control Protocol enabled by default and will automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server if one is present lfa DHCP server is unavailable please use the following instructions to manually assign a static IP address The set top box is sent with DHCP enabled and in Local Mode ready to view the video selected by the administrator The settings that do not affect the operation of the set top box in VBrick stand alone or MCS applications are not covered in this section To determine the IP address of the set top box when configured using DHCP 1 Connect a keyboard and TV monitor to the set top box and apply power or use the optional wireless keyboard Wait for the set top box to completely power up before continuing to the next step Press CTL ALT F1 on the keyboard to reach the command line Enter ifconfig at the prompt This lists the network interface configuration and some statistics All set top boxes are shipped with DHCP enabled If there is a DHCP server the set top box will report its assigned address as inet addr If no DHCP server is available proceed to the next step NOTES After finding the IP address it is preferable to exit the set top box and use the web interface to complete the changes Press CTL ALT F2 to return to the Home pag
26. red to work with the Media Access Server MCS the home page resides on the set top box If the set top box has been configured to work with MCS the Home page resides on the MCS If the set top box is set up in local mode internal control launches this screen for access The choices are Watch Television WWW Select Video If the set top box is configured to work with the MCS control originates from the MCS and the initial screen that appears is different than local mode VBRICK SYSTEMS Watch TV WWW Select Video Your Name Here MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IR Remote Control Unit Only the indicated buttons are enabled in this release 1 Stop Play Pause and Power Once a stream is selected using the left IR remote control button the buttons along the top of the IR remote control unit and can be used to Stop Start and Pause live video 2 When using Video on Demand the user can Forward and Rewind MPEG 1 and MPEG 2 using the middle two buttons Fast Forward and Fast Rewind do not work in this release but the center two buttons are active NOTE Fast forward and Rewind do not currently work with MPEG 4 content Left IR remote button Corresponds to left button on a mouse IR remote control cursor button Depress and move for control Corresponds to mouse movement Right IR remote button Not operational If WWW is enabled in the set top box Configuration General Security selec
27. t Exit Full Screen Record Once the stream is playing it can be recorded The location of the recorded files is entered through the administrative area of MCS For more information please refer to the MCS Users Guide WARNING Recorded files are stored in the root area of the VBrick EtherneTV Video on Demand server If this area becomes filled it can overwrite and corrupt system files causing a catastrophic failure Please monitor the amount of disk space remaining on the server at all times and frequently remove unnecessary files Record from the Preview Window To start recording use the IR remote control unit to position the cursor over the selection and use the left mouse button to select When recording is initiated the button changes from a red circle on a dark blue oval to a red circle on a lighter blue oval To stop the recording move the IR remote control unit cursor over the record button and use the left mouse button to select The icon changes back to a red circle on a light blue oval Record in Full Screen Mode Use the IR remote control unit to position the cursor over the lower portion of the screen until the toolbar appears Select the oval with the red circle When video is being recorded the oval changes from red to yellow and the oval from the background color to blue To stop the recording position the IR remote control unit cursor over the record button and use the left mouse button to select NOTES o
28. the enter key Select Network again using the down arrow and the enter key NOTE If there is more than one Nameserver separate the entries with the pipe or vertical bar e g 172 16 1 11 172 16 1 10 15 Use the up arrow to reach lt gt and select using the Enter key on each screen Answer Yes when prompted to apply changes and Exit to return to the user prompt level 16 Press the ESC key until reaching the main screen answer Yes when prompted to apply changes and then select Exit to return to the user prompt level 17 Wait until the changes are applied NOTE It is important to WAIT until the interface returns Configuration changes might be lost if the set top box is rebooted too soon 18 Press CTL ALT F2 to return to the Home page Once the IP address is obtained through the webconfig_rcrovaft Internet Prplove provided Wirick Sytem Command Line Interface please refer to the el SE d previous section to find the IP address access the set top box by typing the IP fom DEE address into the Address line of a PC browser and select the enter key Select Log in ou are not logged in 3 Webcoonfig Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by brick Systems 5 RK ell Pe D mew Favorites Tools Helo eres L betpcf1172 20 1 46 retecape howd Enter User name and Password Default User name root Default Password admin i ee NOTES o User name and password are lower case and case
29. ting the WWW button provides access to the World Wide Web NOTE Other buttons will be enabled in the following release Local Mode Watch Television The administrator can set a default channel to be viewed when the unit is powered on through the web browser interface in Configuration Options This is done by setting the receive address or URL in the Video Setup Configurations Please refer to the Administrator Settings in the Chapter Two of this document www Select Video VBRICKSYSTEMS w e _ po S es Watch TV To watch the programmed channel use the IR remote control unit to Watch TV O and use the left button to select Full Screen To set the video to full screen start the video in the Preview Window Use the button with the outward facing arrows below the window to select Stop or Full Screen mode or use the IR remote control unit to position the cursor over the button and use the Left IR remote control button to select Homeland SECURITY a Use the IR remote control unit to position the cursor over top portion of the screen until the control bar appears Position the cursor using the IR remote control unit over e HOMELAND GESCHTER Ap the button with the inward facing KI A NO E arrows and use the Left IR remote control button to select To stop the video select the square J NOTES In order to leave one stream selection and choose another it is necessary to
30. w Y Ze CNN_2 mpg 5min Key Words Smpk asset Select Scheduled Programs from the Menu to access the content When connected to an MCS the set top box allows a viewer to view scheduled content directly from this page If there are scheduled programs information is displayed indicating the time of schedule NOTE When a program is playing it will be displayed in the Live Video selection Scheduled programs can be played directly from this location the same as they would be from Live or Video on Demand Your Name Here Due Search ME LCMP4E ENG O Andy Linux Test 0 Andy MPEG1 Etherne MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 0008 O NM MP2 Cable O NM MP2 Cable 2 Video on O NM MP2 DVD SCROLL W SCROLL 4 v DOWN v am UP A Your Name Here Scheduled Programs MENU 1 57 PM Watch TY Demand 3 GG MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM GH SCHED Search O gao d Test 6 25 PM to 10 12 PM Now Playing Testtwo 6 30 PM to 10 18 PH Now Playing Testthree 5 20 PM to 9 07 PM Now Playing y SCROLL v DOWN W AMS SCROLL 4 T MENU 4 44 PM 00009 TEC CA VBrick n address 21 Apply 3 13 14 16 Boot Mode 15 Browser Control 6 cables 7 Change Boot Mode 15 Channel 23 Channel Assignments 23 command line 8 Configuration settings 10 corresponding address 21 cursor button 18 26 DHCP 7 exit Full Screen 21 Exit Full Screen Mode 23 26 Files 25 Folders 25
31. w Favorites Tools Help Address hetped ft 72 28 1 apbeter we Pemi FTP server login name FTP server password FTP home directory Default Nameserver 172161 10 177161 11 Del II IT Change Boot Mode The set top box is shipped by default in Local Mode meaning that the graphics and control are internal The Boot Mode must be changed in order to direct the set top box to the MCS select Configuration Select Video select Setup Select Boot Mode Enter the mode MCS Aj websconilia Microsoft internet Liploner provided by Vilrich Sgstem 2 re r gen Favores gods pep Address i rep DU 19 175 B elege Hai ell Ay Administration System Information Syeber Tine Adrunstraborn Aywebconfia Mice set internet Laplaner provided GA Sysbend Ble Er mew Favores Iech pt ess ei ren 7172 16 135 50retacane Hat Config Service on LuanaSTB Apply Defberh configuration EMEI Micradagt Dnbernet Lipliner provided by MA KLL Ge t Wen Favoritas Toole pep dire L ren 16 135 Steiger Hiel Config Service on LuanaSTB Apply Relresh Configuration A webconiig Microsoft Interne Liplones provided Ey Wilrick Sy shen i i Ge fb en Foote pek peip gehen i rip 11172 16 135 50 netscape Ped Config Service on LuanaSTB Apply Ratrech LO sm e Cor ds uraborn Boot Mode P Recene Address P Main volume P L
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