VBrick Systems Portal Server ETV v4.2.1 - Manual (Page 150)

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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.
T To 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.
T To 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.
Setting the TV Display Format
As noted, you can change the
TV Display Format
from the
Preferences
menu. The following
tables show the output from normal and widescreen TVs depending on how the
TV Display
Format
is set. Be sure to power cycle the STB to implement any changes you make.
Table 17. Video Output with a Normal (4:3) TV:
TV Display Format Video Output
Standard (4:3) Mode Normal (4:3) video plays normally and 16:9 video has the left and
right sides cropped off (center cutout).
Letterbox Mode Normal (4:3) video plays normally and 16:9 video has all the
picture viewable with black bars on the top and bottom (letterbox).
Widescreen TV Normal (4:3) video plays normally and 16:9 video displays all the
picture but it is squashed in.