VBrick Systems Portal Server ETV v4.1 - Manual (Page 19)

Introduction
ETV Portal Server Admin Guide 9
Figure 3. Live Portal Server User Interface
VB-PC Remote Controller
The VB-PC Remote is a handheld infrared device you can use
to control (stop/start/pause, etc.) any stream running on the
Portal Server. The VB-PC Remote is compatible with Internet
Explorer 6.0 or higher; it is not compatible with Firefox. The
VB-PC Remote can be used for all Portal Server streams
(MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and WM) and has a
line-of-sight range of approximately 40 feet.
After you manually start a stream using the Portal Server
interface, you can use the VB-PC Remote to control it. When
using the remote controller, the computer running the Portal Server basically acts like a set
top box that you can control with the remote control. The VB-PC Remote includes an IR
Remote Control and an IR Remote Receiver. The computer to which it's attached must have
an available (1.1 or 2.0) USB port. Note that the VB-PC Remote is installed on client machines
connected to the Portal Server. It is not part of the Portal Server installation and must be installed
separately on each client machine. See the VB-PC Remote Product CD for details and installation
instructions.
Amino Set Top Box
The AmiNet110 is a compact set top box for the Portal Server manufactured by Amino
Systems. It connects to a standard TV and only plays MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 streams; no
other streams are selectable for viewing on the Portal Server interface. There is no software
installation required. Simply connect and configure the device as explained in Amino Set Top
Box on page 119. The Portal Server User Guide explains how to use the Amino infrared
remote control unit that comes with the device.