ANUTV

Set-top-box

Set-top-boxes (STBs) are used to connect television displays or projectors to the ANUTV service. The STB is connected to the ANU network where it picks up the video streams and converts them to analogue signals that are transmitted to the display via the A/V connection.

Connecting

• Network Cable
  • The STB is connected to the network via a standard UTP patch cable. The network outlet needs to be configured specifically to allow the TV service to work, so STBs cannot be moved to another outlet without notifying Networks and Communications.
• AV Cable
  • The AV cable has a multi-pin connector that plugs into the STB, and standard RCA or S-Video plugs that connect to the AV inputs of the display device. The television must be set to the AV connection in order to display the TV content.
  • STBs at Kinloch Lodge use a SCART connector. This is a one plug solution that frees up the standard AV connection for use with other devices.
• Power Cable
  • The STB is powered via a low voltage plug pack. There is no power switch, so if the STB needs to be powered off or rebooted, the power cable should be disconnected from the back of the STB.

Turning on

When the STB is initially powered on, it will take a minute to come up with an ANUTV channel list display. The STB can be switched to stand-by mode by pressing the red power button on the remote control.

Channel lists

From the home screen, channels can be selected by keying in the channel number, or using the channel up and down keys on the remote control.

Selecting channel 0 or pressing the Home button on the remote will bring you back to the home screen. The home screen shows a channel list for the local TV services and a selection of network TV channels.

Channel 1 displays a list of the mainly international TV channels sourced from Satellite.

As channels are added or removed from the TV service, these paged will be updated with the new information, and the new channel numbers applied.

Remote Control

• The Amino remote control is capable of controlling both the STB and the television.
• To change modes between STB and TV, press the STB or TV button at the top of the remote.
• To control the TV, the remote must be configured with a brand code to suit.
  • Simultaneously press and hold the TV and OK buttons on the remote - after
    approximately 2 seconds, the TV button will light.
  • Release the TV and OK buttons – the TV button remains illuminated.
  • Now enter the 3-digit brand code according to the make of the TV that is being controlled.
    • 010 works for the ViewSonic displays at Unilodge2
    • Other manufacturer codes
  • As each of the digits are entered, the TV button will briefly flash off and on again
  • When the third digit has been entered, the TV button will go out.
• Once the TV code has been configured, the volume and mute buttons will work while the remote is in STB mode.

Locations

TV displays with ANU Digital TV set-top-boxes are located in the following areas

• Graduate House
• Menzies Library
• Chifley Library
• Institute of Arts Library
• School of Music Library
• Coombs Building
• Baldessin Precinct Building
  • Language Centre
  • BPBW 121
  • Tatami Room
  • MEL
  • China Centre 3-21
  • Seminar Room
• John XXIII College
• Ursula Hall
• Kinloch Lodge

Troubleshooting

• If the remote control doesn't seem to be working, press the STB button near the top of the remote to ensure that the device is set to control the STB. The remote is capable of controlling both a TV and the STB, and if the TV button has been pressed, it won't control the STB.
• If the STB or TV button does no illuminate when pressed, check the batteries in the remote.
• If you are not getting a picture on the TV the first things to look at would be:
  • Is the TV set to the correct input for the STB (eg. AV1)
  • Is the set-top-box (STB) turned on? There should be a red light showing on the front. If not, you can turn it on using the remote by pressing the STB button and then the red on/off button. The light on the STB should blink in response to pressing buttons on the remote.
  • Is the cable between the STB and TV plugged in properly at both ends?
  • Is the blue network cable plugged in to the STB and to the wall outlet?
  • Is the power pack plugged in properly to the wall and into the STB?
  • If none of these work, you can try rebooting the STB by turning it of and then on again at the power point
• The Aminet 124 model STBs have a tendency to lock up occasionally. If your TV stream has stopped, or the STB fails to respond to the remote (the red light on the front of the STB should blink when you use the remote) you will need to reboot the box. This is done by removing the power cable from the back of the box, waiting a few seconds, then plugging it back in. The STB should then restart and display the home screen. (The 124 model STBs are due to be replaced early 2009.)