External Control of the TVIn most applications the commercial TV is controlled by a third-party device hard wired to the set. This is accomplished in on...._eoftwo ways.1. Digital Serial Communication lntert:ace (DSCI)2. Patient Remote Pendant plug (PRP)The DSCI provides more control of the TV then the Pendant. The DSCIuses serial communication, IR communication and is capable of two-waycommunication. It also provides + 12Vdc power for third-party use. ThePRP is used primarily in Healthcare applications.Interactive Systems (Set-Top Boxes)There are several different interactive systems available today.The most common ones are: On Command Video and Lodgenet.Most use a set-top box to provide interaetivity. When connected tothe DSCI, the set-top box can provide pay-per-view movies, media-retrieval and control, patient and staff education, guest services,and other automated control of the TV. The fundamental equipmentrequired for an interactive system includes; in-room hardware (set-top box), head-end (MATV), and communication system. The set-top box is hardwired to the TV's DSCI jack. See MCR ModuleConnections on page 27 for a pin out of the DSCI.[Set-top Box I/-._[Control Center]Figure 3-l; Set-top Box Block DiagramPleadendDistributionCenter