VBrick Systems ETHERNETV V4.4.3 - Manual (Page 181)

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Chapter 10
Amino Set Top Box
Topics in this section
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Connecting the Amino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Configuring the Amino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Configuring the Remote Control for a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Configuring the Amino for a Widescreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
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.
T To setup and connect the Amino:
1. Mount the Amino either vertically or horizontally as explained in the AmiNet110 User
Guide.