How to use the Channel Editor

Minimum firmware version: 25.3.2231.6R

Introduction

The H200 has a native Channel Editor app that is built-into all firmware versions post 25.3.2231.6R.

With the default security policies, it is disabled by default and has no default method to launch it directly from the Remote Control (RCU).  This article will cover the 3 methods to access and utilize this feature.

1. Using the Remote Control (RCU)

Add the following ini parameters to the usb_boot.ini file if provisioning using a USB stick or the h200_entone_boot.ini (or however you have named the INI file) on your server if using DHCP or the parameter list in the Group if using Orchestrate.  In this example, I will enable the channel editor and map the red button on the RCU:

eelm.zapper_editor.enable=1
key.link.red=http://localhost:8090/lineupEditor/index.html

NB: The device needs to be rebooted after the configuration change.

Press the mapped button, in this case the Red button, to add/edit channels.  You can manually configure the channels using the on-screen keyboard.

2.  Using a USB keyboard

A USB keyboard can be used with the H200 by simply connecting it to either USB port on the back of the STB.  Note that only the basic universal 104/105 keys will likely work as there is no official support for proprietary media keys.

Add the following ini parameters to your .ini file.  In this example, I will enable the channel editor and map the F1 button on the USB keyboard (see the ini doc for a full list of keys eg F1-F12).

eelm.zapper_editor.enable=1
key.link.f1=http://localhost:8090/lineupEditor/index.html

NB: The device needs to be rebooted after the configuration change.

Use the arrow keys or the Tab key to navigate around the page and save.

3.  Using a PC web browser

To access the channel editor remotely via your web browser, you need to enable the management service (EELM) as well.  For more information please see - https://help.aminocom.com/hc/en-us/articles/9572122547737-H200-Enable-Enterprise-Local-Management-EELM-Server

Add the following ini settings to your .ini file:

eelm.enable=1
eelm.zapper_editor.enable=1

NB: The device needs to be rebooted after the configuration change.

You can now access the STB by using the following URL with it's IP address: http://<IP of STB>:8090/lineupEditor/index.html

e.g.
http://localhost:8090/lineupEditor/index.html for http if eelm.zapper_editor.enable is set to 1
https://localhost:10444/lineupEditor/index.html for https if eelm.zapper_editor.enable is set to 1

Using the Channel Editor

If a json channel lineup already exists on the STB then it will be shown on the main editor screen.

You can use the on-screen keyboard or a USB keyboard to enter the channel information.  Note that the URI media parameters are beyond the scope of this article since we are frequently enhancing the H200 support.

When complete, press the "Add Channel" button at the bottom of the screen to save.