Creating service manually

To create a new service manually:

1. From the Home page, select Central Config → Services to open the Global Services List in which one can add, remove and edit services

   

   Figure: Services List

2. Click the <Add Service> button. A window appears, allowing you to define this new service:

   

   Figure: Add Service

3. In the Service name field, type in a descriptive name allowing you to easily identify this service. For example, use the content provider’s name, the station call letters, or a well-known abbreviation.

4. In the Type field, select Linear or Script to determine how the RPM encoder accesses the service when it is included in a Lineup.

   • If choosing Linear, the RPM dials digits to access the channel. Linear services need to be placed in bouquets so that the RPM encoder can dial the correct number.

   • If choosing Script, the RPM will be able to access special services such as menu navigation, VOD asset acquisition or STB diagnostics that are called up in a script, and may also dial digits to access channels.

5. Select the “System Linear Script (DEFAULT)” from the drop down list. In a new system, only the default system linear script appears. If you have created your own scripts, you can select one of these instead. For more information see the “Managing Scripts” section @0 and “Add lineup services” section @0.

6. Choose a Schedule for these tests. By default, the service is tested continuously (24x7). However, you can choose to test this service at a particular time of day and day(s) of the week.

7. Click <Add Service> to add the new service to the RPM services database

Note: A service can also be defined during Central Config → Lineups menu

Default Script (Dropdown-box)

• For a “Linear” service-type select the “Default Linear Script”

• Script selected here (service level) is the new default for the service level

• Default selected here is overridden at lineup level to allow services be used with different scripts