Commercial Mode Overview; Pass-Through Mode - LG STB-2000 Setup Manual

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Owner's manual (20 pages)

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Table of Contents

This document describes how to set up the STB-2000 for Commercial Mode operation. LG commercial

STB functionality is based on "ownership" of the Channel Map; that is, the Channel Map resides in the

STB's CPU or Protocol Translator Card (PTC) or it resides externally from the STB (i.e., in a device from

the solution provider). The STB-2000 is capable of Free-To-Guest (FTG) Mode operation via the STB CPU.

Alternatively, the STB can be configured for Pass-through Mode (default). When in Pass-through Mode, the

STB-2000 may also be controlled externally via its MPI port.

Pass-through Mode

This mode allows you to configure individual STBs for Pro:Centric and/or FTG Mode via CPU operation

or create a Master STB Setup for cloning purposes. This mode also allows external control via the MPI

port on the STB jack panel. There are two methods for configuring individual STBs that are currently in

Pass-through Mode: either using the EZ-Manager Wizard or the Custom Master STB Setup procedure.

EZ-Manager Wizard

When the STB is in a factory default state, the EZ-Manager Wizard provides automated or manual options

for configuring essential items for Pro:Centric operation and also provides an option for using a USB

memory device to configure the STB. Use the Installer Remote to make selections and complete each step.

See "EZ-Manager Wizard" on pages 15 to 22 for detailed information.

Custom Master STB Setup

The Custom Master STB Setup procedure enables you to create a customized Master STB Setup for

cloning purposes for STBs that are to remain in Pass-through Mode. Use the Installer Remote to configure

Installer Menu items as required for STB operation and set up STB features (Channel, Picture, Audio, etc.).

See "Custom Master STB Setup" on pages 35 to 38 for detailed information.

Installer Menu

To create a Master STB Setup, you will need to know how to

access the commercial controller (PTC) Installer Menu and

make changes to the default values as required. If necessary,

familiarize yourself with the Installer Menu and how to make

and save changes. Refer to pages 25 to 34 for information on

accessing the Installer Menu and for detailed descriptions of

the Installer Menu items.

STB Setup Menus

On-screen setup menus control the features of the STB/display.

Use the Installer Remote to access the STB setup menus, and

set the STB/display features to the desired configuration for the

end user.

Cloning

Cloning refers to the process of capturing a Master STB Setup

and transferring it to a Target STB. Both STBs must be identical

models. The Master STB's clonable setup menu features

should be configured as part of the Master STB Setup. If there

are features in the Master STB's setup—channel icons or

labels, digital font options, etc.—that are not set or that are set

incorrectly, those features also will not be set or will be set

incorrectly in the Target STBs. Refer to pages 40 to 44 for

detailed information on cloning requirements and procedures.

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