Commercial Mode Overview; Pass-Through Mode - LG STB-3500 Setup Manual

Commercial Mode Overview

This document describes how to set up the STB-3500 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, Protocol Translator Card (PTC), or embedded b-LAN™ (EBL) module, or it resides externally
from the STB (i.e., in a device from the solution provider). The STB-3500 is capable of Free-To-Guest
(FTG) Mode operation via the STB CPU. Alternatively, the EBL module can be configured either for Pass-
through Mode (default) or FTG Mode. When neither the CPU nor EBL is in FTG Mode, the STB-3500 may
also be controlled externally via its EXT MPI CONTROL port (on early STB-3500 models, labeled "MPI").

Pass-through Mode

This mode allows you to configure individual STBs for Pro:Centric and/or FTG Mode via CPU operation.
This mode also allows external control via the EXT MPI CONTROL 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 and 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 17 to 26 for detailed information.
Custom Master STB Setup
The Custom Master STB Setup procedure enables you to create
a customized Master STB Setup for Pass-through Mode or FTG
Mode via CPU configuration purposes. 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 42 to 44 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 31 to 41 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 using a Master STB Setup to
configure 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 45 to
50 for detailed information on cloning requirements and procedures.
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PTC INSTALLER MENU
STB_3500
CPU - CTV
000 INSTALLER SEQ 000
UPN 000-000-000-000 ASIC D279
PTC V#.##.### CPU V#.##.##.##
Typical Installer Menu
QUICK SETTINGS
Quick
Picture
Channels
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Sound
Sleep Timer
^
Off
General
Safety
Accessibility
STB Setup Menus
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