Manual tuning mode

Normally MIS permanently assigns a probe ingress port, called an encoder to each channel. This enables MIS to archive the channel constantly. Optionally one or more ingress ports may be configured for manual control using a virtual set-top-box (STB). This allows the viewer to be switched between multiple programs. Channels thus configured will have a set-top-box icon left of the <Favorites> star.

When using this feature the player connects in Live mode and most player controls are locked out except for volume and hour span.

Manual mode control options

An ingress port configured for manual mode may be in one of several states. In addition to direct user control MIS allows the capture of specific channels and programs be performed automatically under scheduler control. To take control of an idle channel hover over a green idle STB icon and click.

Figure: Manual STB operational modes

Figure: Manual tuning controls

When this feature is activated a remote control tuning bar is displayed above the normal player controls. From Left to right controls are as follows:

Table: STB manual tuning controls

Dial by service	Opens list of preprogramed STB channels - Bouquet
Dial by command	Toggle between service and command
Command	Send direct text commands to STB
Send command	Sends command to STB
Info	STB displays info about current program
Previous channel	Switches to previous channel
Next channel	Switched to next channel
Last channel	Switches STB to last view channel
Open remote	Displays image of remote control (optional)
Power	Switches STB between normal and standby

Bouquets

In manual tuning mode the Channel list displays station names, eliminating the need to remember specific channel dial numbers. This association is called a Bouquet, a high level grouping of channels accessible from the specific STB.

Virtual remote control

You can configure the system with a virtual remote control. In that case an image of the STB hand held remote control appears to the right of the player. Hover over a function and click just as if you were using a physical remote.

Figure: Virtual remote control