Motorola DCT6400 DVR User Manual
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1. CABLE ANTENNA IN AUDIO RIGHT 26 DCT6400 Series User Guide Connecting a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR 1 2 5 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT Connect a stereo audio cable to the AUDIO OUT R and L connectors on the DCT and the INPUT AUDIO R and L connectors on the stereo VCR Connect a video cable to the VIDEO OUT connector on the DCT and the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo VCR Connect a stereo audio cable to the OUTPUT AUDIO R and L connectors on the Stereo VCR and the INPUT AUDIO RIGHT and LEFT connectors on the stereo TV Connect a video cable to the OUTPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo VCR and the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo TV The video connection method does not support HD video For more information see Connecting your DCT to an HDTV Video Only on page 18 27 o MOTOROLA CONNECTING YOUR DCT TO AN A V RECEIVER TV AND VCR Ww 0 9 75 ohm Video Audio Digital audio Optical connection connection connection connection connection DCT6400 Series Cable in Stereo VOR Stereo TV INPUT S VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT CABLE AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO CABLE AUDIO LEFT ANTENNA IN AUDIO RIGHT AN receiver DIGITAL INPUT COAX OPTICAL TV MONITOR SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS VIDEO S VIDEO DCT6400 Series Use2. to an A V Receiver Audio Only 22 Connecting Your to a Stereo 24 Connecting Your to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR 26 Connecting Your DCT to an A V Receiver TV and VCR 28 o MOTOROLA Recording Your Connections 30 Data 31 Data Feat res center rre rcr rre een nean rna 31 Troubleshooting e ertt 32 DCT6400 Series User Guide INTRODUCTION Welcome and congratulations on receiving a Motorola DCT6400 Series High Definition Dual Tuner DVR Cable Receiver one of the most advanced interactive digital cable receivers available today With the Motorola has merged the extraordinary features of digital cable the seemingly endless programming options interactive program guides Video on Demand VOD and commercial free CD quality music with the flexibility of dual tuner digital video recording DVR and the incredible picture quality and sound of high definition TV HDTV The includes an Entertainment Package that enables a direct digital connection to consumer audio and video devices through 1394 DTV and DVI interfaces The is fully equipped with a factory installed hard drive for hours of DVR functionality which includes the capabilit
3. 1394 Connects to audio and video devices Y Pb Pr Delivers component video OPTICAL SPDIF 1 Provides Dolby Digital 5 1 audio or PCM audio S Video Connect to S Video input of TV or VCR Your DCT may not support all of the inputs and outputs shown o MOTOROLA OPERATION Turning Power On and Off Press POWER on the front panel to turn the DCT on or off When using the remote control be sure it is in cable mode by pressing CABLE before pressing POWER Changing Channels You can change channels in two ways Press CHANNEL A or V on the front panel of the or press CHANNEL or on the remote control to step through the channel selection Enter the number of the channel you wish to view using the number keys on the remote control Adjusting the Volume Press VOLUME or on the remote control to adjust the volume When you adjust the volume the volume scale is displayed on the screen Press MUTE on the remote control to turn the sound off and on again For best audio quality use the remote control to set the DCT to approximately 34 of the maximum volume level and then adjust the audio levels on external devices such as your TV or A V Receiver Interactive Program Guide The interactive program guide displays information about TV programs and enables you to access features such as Parental Control or Pay Per View Interactive program guides can vary with each cable service provider Refer to the
4. bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the equipment Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the equipment and to protect it from overheating The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or similar surface Equipment should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided Power sources This product should be operated only from the type of power sources indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your local power company For equipment intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Ground or polarization This equipment may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit c
5. Statement for a Class B Device This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Increase the separation between the equipment and the affected receiver Connect the equipment on a circuit different from the one the receiver is on Ensure that the cover plate for the security card is secured and tight Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Declaration of Conformity According to 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals and or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers Motorola Inc 6450 Sequence Drive San Diego CA 92121 1 800 225 9446 declares under sole res
6. a higher level of standard definition video quality than RCA video The video connection method does not support HD video For more information see Connecting your DCT to an HDTV Video Only on page 18 29 o MOTOROLA RECORDING YOUR CONNECTIONS Use this diagram to record connections between your home entertainment components Later you can use this diagram to reconnect your system if you move the eguipment or add new eguipment Disconnect the power from the DCT before connecting or changing cable connections Do not place another component or object on top of the DCT DCT6400 Series ETHERNET CABLE ANTENNA IN 9 L MONO OPTICAL SPDIF SPDIF DVI HDTV R L AUDIOIN VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT IEEE 1394 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO AM receiver TV MONITOR SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS VIDEO S VIDEO DCT6400 Series User Guide DATA DEVICES DCT6400 Series USB Audio Video devices devices Do not attempt to connect data devices without contacting your service provider Advanced data features require the proper application and network infrastructure to operate Data Features In addition to high quality audio and video the DCT has the capability to deliver high speed data services such as Internet access e mail IP Tel
7. interactive program guide instruction manual for detailed instructions DCT6400 Series User Guide DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER DVR The DCT is equipped with an internal hard drive for DVR functionality which provides the ability to record both standard definition TV SDTV and high definition TV programs Storage time depends on the video format and the bit rate at which it is received What is DVR DVR stands for Digital Video Recorder A standard VCR records and plays analog video DVR records and plays digital video Unlike an analog cassette tape the DCT s hard drive allows recording and playback to occur simultaneously DVR offers the ability to control your viewing experience by pausing time shifting live TV and providing trick playback modes pause fast forward slow forward fast rewind slow rewind You may experience a slight delay between time shifted and live TV With the you can Record Programming Record hours of TV programming The total hours of recorded content will vary based on the storage capacity of your DCT and type of content digital analog or HD being recorded Maintain a Personal Program Library Maintain a personal library of recorded programming accessed by using the electronic program guide EPG Control Live TV Pause rewind and fast forward live TV Simultaneously Watch Two Programs Watch two programs and easily switch between them using the SWAP key on your
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9. whole or in part to any other person except as permitted under the TRANSFER paragraph above 2 Copy or translate the User Guide included with the Software other than for personal use 3 Copy alter translate decompile disassemble or reverse engineer the Software including but not limited to modifying the Software to make it operate on non compatible hardware 4 Remove alter or cause not to be displayed any copyright notices or startup message contained in the Software programs or documentation 5 Export the Software or the Product components in violation of any United States export laws The Product is not designed or intended for use in on line control of aircraft air traffic aircraft navigation or aircraft communications or in design construction operation or maintenance of any nuclear facility MOTOROLA AND ITS THIRD PARTY LICENSORS DISCLAIM ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR SUCH USES YOU REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU SHALL NOT USE THE PRODUCT FOR SUCH PURPOSES Title to this Software including the ownership of all copyrights mask work rights patents trademarks and all other intellectual property rights subsisting in the foregoing and all adaptations to and modifications of the foregoing shall at all times remain with Motorola and its third party licensors Motorola retains all rights not expressly licensed under this License The Software including any images graphics photographs animation video audio
10. Defaults to AUTO Options are AUTO WHITE BLACK RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW MAGENTA or CYAN Sets the background opacity for closed captions Defaults to AUTO Options are AUTO TRANSPARENT TRANSLUCENT SOLID or FLASHING Sets the service for closed captions Defaults to AUTO Options are AUTO PRIMARY LANGUAGE SECONDARY LANGUAGE 3 4 5 or 6 Sets the default settings for closed captions AUTO or the settings you have configured USER Defaults to AUTO Options are AUTO or USER Resets the on screen display options to their default settings o MOTOROLA ON SCREEN GRAPHICS The DCT can generate graphics that overlay the video programming or fill the entire television screen Common examples include on screen menus such as the User Setting menu closed captions and interactive program guides The DCT overlays these graphics whenever you open a menu enable closed captions or scroll through a program grid On screen graphics are not available on all DCT Y Pb Pr output setting and video output combinations On screen graphics are always available if your DCT is connected through the HD outputs DVI or Y Pb Pr Standard definition connections S Video or composite Video will only display on screen graphics if the YPbPr Output is set to 480i On screen graphics will not be displayed when you are using the IEEE 1394 connection on the rear panel of the DCT The YPbPr Output setting can be configu
11. E 1394 connector you can use the IEEE 1394 for both your video and audio connection connect an IEEE 1394 cable to the IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 connectors on your HDTV and DCT On screen graphics will not be displayed when you are using the IEEE 1394 connection on the rear panel of the DCT DVI If your TV has a DVI input use the DVI connection for your video Connect a DVI cable to the OUT connector on the and the DVI HDTV connector on your TV This connection supports only the high definition video connection between the DCT and the HDTV To connect the audio connections for your HDTV proceed to the following page To connect your audio connections for an A V receiver go to Connecting Your DCT to an A V Receiver Audio Only o MOTOROLA CONNECTING YOUR DCT TO A HDTV AUDIO ONLY E Audio Optical connection connection DCT6400 Series lt l Optional E OPTICAL SPDIF ANTENNA IN 20 DCT6400 Series User Guide Connecting HDTV Audio Only Connect the stereo audio cable to the AUDIO R connectors on the DCT and the AUDIO LEFT and AUDIO RIGHT connectors on the HDTV If your equipment supports it The optical OPTICAL SPDIF or coaxial digital SPDIF audio outputs may be used in place of the stereo audio outputs AUDIO R and L In most case
12. Problem Possible Solution There is no video on the TV screen Verify that the TV is powered on and set to the appropriate input source for the DCT Verify that the DCT is powered on and tuned to an authorized cable channel Verify that the coaxial cable feed is firmly connected to the DCT and the wall jack The DCT DVI output may not yet be enabled Use the component video Y Pb Pr output instead If the DCT video output is connected to a home theater unit verify that the home theater unit is powered on and set to the appropriate input source Not all HDTVs can display every output format 1080i 720p 480p or 480i available on the DCT Enter the User Settings menu and cycle through the available output formats until a picture displays on the TV Verify that all video cables between the DCT and the TV are firmly connected There are no graphics closed captions or program guides appearing on the TV screen The DCT cannot generate graphics on all video outputs at all times If the DCT is set to 1080i 720p or 480p output format graphics are only available on the HD video outputs DVI and component video If the DCT is set to 480i graphics are available on all video outputs If the DCT is connected to a standard definition TV verify that the DCT is configured to use the 480i output mode Verify that closed captions on the DCT have been enabled in the User Settings menu If you are using
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14. User Guide DCT6400 Series High Definition Dual Tuner DVR Cable Receiver MOTOROLA intelligence everywhere CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Graphical symbols and supplemental warning marking locations on bottom of terminal WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence REPAIRS If you find the unit in need of repair call Motorola Support at 1 866 668 2271 or 1 866 MOT BCS1 NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines f
15. an IEEE 1394 connection on screen graphics including closed captions and program guides will not be displayed 34 DCT6400 Series User Guide Problem Possible Solution There are black bars to the right and left of the picture Wide screen TVs display 4 3 programs in this format unless set to Stretch Turn on the 4 3 OVERRIDE feature in the User Settings menu This enables most wide screen TVs to stretch the video to fill the screen see your TV manual for information about stretching 4 3 video If the DCT is connected to a wide screen TV verify that the TV TYPE is set to 16 9 in the User Settings menu Many HD programs are broadcast in pillar box format with black bars to the left and right of the picture These programs are broadcast in 16 9 HD formats even though the video is not 16 9 There are black bars above and below the picture All 4 3 HDTVs display HD programs in letterbox format black bars above and below the picture because of the shape of the display screen Turn on the 4 3 OVERRIDE feature in the User Settings menu This enables most standard screen TVs to display a full screen picture when the is tuned to a 4 3 program Set the TV TYPE to 4 3 Pan Scan This enables the DCT to remove the black bars above and below the picture when possible Some SD programs are broadcast in the letterbox format with black bars above and below the picture Some wide screens TVs off
16. ephony E Commerce and home banking Your DCT may be equipped with the interface connections illustrated but their functionality depends on the services offered by your service provider 31 o MOTOROLA TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling your service provider review this troubleshooting guide This information is to help you quickly solve a problem If your problem still exists contact your service provider Problem Possible Solution The DCT will not Verify that the AC power cord is connected to the DCT power on and an AC outlet If the DCT is connected to a switched outlet on another unit verify that that unit is powered on Press the PowER button on the DCT front panel instead of the remote control The batteries in the remote control may be depleted The DCT may have received a software update and may not power on while the new software is being installed Try again in a few minutes The remote control does not work Verify that the remote control is in Cable mode Verify that there are no obstructions between the remote control and the DCT Aim the remote control directly at the DCT front panel not the TV or VCR The angle between the remote control and the DCT may be too large Stand in front of the DCT and not too far to either side Press and release operation keys one at a time firmly and deliberately Try changing channels using the buttons on the DCT front panel Check t
17. er or other video device AUDIO IN R L Connects to a CD player or stereo tuner CABLE IN ETHERNET DVI Connects to cable signal Supports PC Connects DCT from your service provider networking to a high definition TV ETHERNET IR o Pass Card Enables DCT to control a VCR while recording a selected program Not supported by all program guides USB Connects to support devices AUDIO OUT R L Connects to audio input of a stereo receiver DCT6400 Series User Guide RECORD Indicator Lights to indicate the DVR is recording SELECT switch Selects menu options GUIDE switch Displays the program guide OPTION switch Records programming using the DVR feature 7 SHARTCARD peer A REMOTE indicator CARD Q MOTOROLA Lights to indicate Supports electronic commerce using a remote control Smart Card is in use Display CHANNEL Displays channel number Scrolls down or and time of day up through the channels SPDIF Provides Dolby Digital 5 1 audio or PCM audio VIDEO IN Connects to baseband video output from B AC a VCR camcorder or other video device VIDEO OUT AC Switched Outlet Delivers video to an external Connect AC power cord from device such as a TV or VCR another device such as a TV or VOR VIDEO SPDIF IN OUT OOPS OPTICAL SPDIF IEEE 1394
18. er a zoom feature that may be able to remove the black bars see your TV manual for information about zooming 4 3 video 35 MOTOROLA Problem Possible Solution There are black bars on all four sides of the picture This may occur on a 4 3 TV if the 4 3 OVERRIDE setting is OFF To cause 4 3 SD programming to fill the screen depending on the capabilities of the TV set 4 3 OVERRIDE to 480i or 480p This may occur on a 16 9 TV if the active video for an SD broadcast is in letterbox format To confirm wait for a commercial or look for a graphic such as a network logo If the commercial fills the screen from top to bottom or the graphic appears below the active video the program is being letterboxed by the broadcaster You can minimize this by activating the zoom feature on the TV A broadcaster may include black bars on either side of a wide screen broadcast This is called a hybrid aspect ratio and results in a black border surrounding the video on a 4 3 TV Because this is part of the broadcast the DCT cannot correct the video You may be able to minimize the border using the zoom feature on the TV The DCT is making a humming noise The includes an integrated hard drive and a fan for cooling During normal operation the DCT emits a low humming noise similar to a personal computer The noise varies in volume occasionally when the speed of the internal fan adjusts to changes i
19. he batteries in the remote control Install new batteries if needed 32 DCT6400 Series User Guide Problem Possible Solution There is no audio when viewing cable channels Verify that the MuTE button on the DCT or the remote control has not been pressed Press MUTE on the remote control to restore sound If the DCT audio output is connected to the TV verify that the MUTE button on the TV has not been pressed If the DCT audio output is connected to a home theater receiver verify that the receiver is set to the appropriate input source and the mute button on the receiver has not been pressed Verify that you have the correct cables for the audio ports Verify that the audio cables are firmly connected between the DCT and the audio playback device TV receiver DVD player etc There is no audio from the center and or surround speakers of a home theater receiver connected to the DCT Not all Dolby Digital programs feature full 5 1 surround sound In some cases the programs may only contain left and right stereo audio Verify that the SPDIF cable coaxial or optical is firmly connected to the DCT and the home theater receiver Verify that the home theater receiver is set to a surround sound audio mode Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic I Dolby Pro Logic Verify that the receiver is properly configured to work with all connected speakers 33 MOTOROLA
20. ir component video inputs Y Pb Pr Check the TV user manual for more information Graphics overlaying the video are displayed e 480p converts non high definition TV programs to a higher quality 480p format Some TVs cannot display 480p format on their component video inputs Y Pb Pr Check the TV user manual for more information Graphics overlaying the video are not displayed e Stretch automatically stretches all standard definition programming to fill your widescreen display Stretch can only be selected if you have TV Type set to 16 9 Turns closed captions off or on The LED panel displays the status of the closed captions Defaults to DISABLED Options are ENABLED or DISABLED Sets the font size for closed captions Defaults to AUTO Options are AUTO STANDARD LARGE or SMALL Sets the font style for closed captions Defaults to AUTO Options are AUTO MONO SERIF PROPORTION SERIF MONO NO SERIF PROPORTION NO SERIF CASUAL CURSIVE or SMALL Sets the foreground color for closed captions Defaults to AUTO Options are AUTO WHITE BLACK RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW MAGENTA or CYAN Sets the opacity of the closed captions foreground Defaults to AUTO Options are AUTO TRANSPARENT TRANSLUCENT SOLID or FLASHING DCT6400 Series User Guide Setting Background Color Background Opacity Service Selection Settings Restore Defaults Description Sets the background color for closed captions
21. l If your TV is on the on screen display menu appears listing the settings you can configure USER SETTINGS Ty TYPE 15 4 DVI YPbPr OUTPUT 10801 4 3 OVERRIDE CLOSED CAPTION DABLED RESTORE DEFAULTS o MOTOROLA Use your remote control or the cursor keys on the front panel to navigate the on screen display Press the a and v keys to highlight the setting you wish to change Press the key to select an option for that setting To exit the setting and move to another setting use the a and v keys To the menu and save your settings press POWER MENU key The HD settings are described in the table on the following pages The DVI YPbPr OUTPUT setting is displayed as YPbPr OUTPUT if you are not using the DVI video connection The user settings will also be displayed on the front panel LED whether your TV is off or on If the on screen display menu does not appear on your HDTV screen your TV may not support the default video output setting Use the DCT front panel LED to view and change your settings DCT6400 Series User Guide User Settings Setting TV Type DVI YPbPr Output Description Sets the aspect ratio The LED panel displays the type you select Defaults to 16 9 Options are 16 9 for wide screen TVs or 4 3 LETTERBOX or 4 3 PAN SCAN for standard TVs 4 3 LETTERBOX fits widescreen programming on the screen by placing black bars at the top and bott
22. n the temperature around the Please note the hard drive will stay even when the DCT is turned off 36
23. nectors on the DCT and the AUDIO LEFT and AUDIO RIGHT connectors on the A V receiver For information on configuring your DCT settings see Optimizing Your DCT for High Definition TV 23 o MOTOROLA CONNECTING YOUR DCT TO A STEREO TV i RF 75 ohm S Video Video Audio connection connection connection connection DCT6400 Series Cable in 2 Either or S VIDEO VIDEO Stereo TV ll Either or EL CABLE AUDIO LEFT ANTENNA IN 5 AUDIO RIGHT 24 DCT6400 Series User Guide Connecting a Stereo TV 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT 2 Connect the stereo audio cable to the AUDIO R and L connectors on the DCT and the AUDIO LEFT and AUDIO RIGHT connectors on the stereo TV Connect a video cable to the vipEo our connector on the DCT and the INPUT VIDEO on the TV or an S video cable to the S VIDEO connectors on the DCT and the TV This video connection method does not support HD video For more information see Connecting your DCT to an HDTV Video Only on page 18 25 o MOTOROLA CONNECTING YOUR DCT TO A STEREO TV AND STEREO VCR y RF 75 ohm Video Audio connection connection connection DCT6400 Series Cable in Stereo VCR Stereo TV INPUT S VIDEO INPUT CABLE AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO LEFT
24. om e 4 3 PAN SCAN fills the screen by cropping the left and right edges of widescreen programming Sets the video display format for the component video outputs The LED panel displays the format you select Defaults to 1080i Options are 1080i 720p 480p or 480i Some TVs only support certain display formats Check your TV user manual for more information If you are not using an HDTV with the DCT selecting a format other than 480i causes the on screen display to go blank If this occurs you can view the settings on the LED panel to change the YPbPr Output back to 480i If you are not using the DVI video connection the DVI YPbPr OUTPUT setting displays as YPbPr OUTPUT MOTOROLA Setting 4 3 Override Closed Caption Pen Size Font Style Foreground Color Foreground Opacity Description Sets the display format for 4 3 standard definition programming If the YPrPb Output is set to 1080i 720p or 480p this setting defaults to 480i If the YPrPb Output is set to 480i this setting defaults to OFF and cannot be changed Options are OFF displays non high definition programs having 4 3 aspect ratio in wide screen format On an HDTV black bars display on the left and right of the picture Selecting OFF for a 4 3 TV may result in a small picture with black bars around it e 480i displays non high definition programs in their original 480i format Some TVs cannot display 480i format on the
25. on e lf the equipment has been dropped or cabinet has been damaged f When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operational condition IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 23 Battery usage Notwithstanding any information provided by Motorola in this manual regarding the use of batteries the end user assumes all responsibility and liability to use and dispose of batteries in accordance with all applicable laws rules and regulations Motorola will not be liable to anyone for the end user s failure to use and or dispose of batteries in the proper manner and in accordance with such laws rules and regulations or for any defect contained in batteries which may cause injury damage to persons or property 24 Heat This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Regulatory Information Federal Communications Commission Radio and Television Interface
26. ontact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Alternate warnings This equipment may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This pin will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug Power cord protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment be sure the antenna or cable System is grounded as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Lightning For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable System This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges Power lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of ove
27. or proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close as possible to the point of cable entry as practical EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING Electric service Ground equipment clamp Antenna lead in wire Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Grounding conductors clamps NEC Section 810 21 Power service grounding electrode system NECArticle 250 Part H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 10 11 12 13 Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended as they may cause hazard Water and moisture Do not use this equipment near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod
28. ouble D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners Motorola Inc 2004 DCT6400 Series User Guide CONTENTS Introduction uu ue nn ed eee NU udo oo 3 Operation MIDI 6 Turning Power On 6 Changing 6 Adjusting the Volu me cnn 6 Interactive Program 6 Digital Video Recorder DVR 7 Whatis DVR A a 7 Optimizing Your For High Definition 9 User 5 11 On Screen 14 Connecting Your nennen 15 Video Options fete HR a AN YN A TH 16 Important Safety Considerations 17 Connecting Your to a HDTV Video Only 18 Connecting Your to a HDTV Audio Only 20 Connecting Your
29. place anything on top of the DCT Do not position the DCT in an enclosed space that would restrict airflow around the unit Do not position the DCT near any external heat source that could raise the temperature around the unit Do not place the DCT on top of another heat producing electronic device Allow for adequate ventilation around the to maintain normal operating temperature Do not place the DCT in a sealed enclosure without providing for adequate airflow Do not plug the AC power cord into a switched power outlet o MOTOROLA CONNECTING YOUR DCT TO A HDTV VIDEO ONLY DVI Component video IEEE 1394 connection connection connection DCT6400 Series DCT6400 Series User Guide Connecting HDTV Video Only 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT 2 Connect the component video cables to the Y Pb and Pr connectors on your HDTV and These connections support only the high definition video connection between the DCT and the HDTV To connect the audio connections for your HDTV proceed to the following page To connect your audio connections for an A V receiver go to Connecting Your DCT to an A V Receiver Audio Only For information on configuring your DCT settings see Optimizing Your DCT for High Definition TV IEEE 1394 If your HDTV has an IEE
30. ponsibility that the product identifies with 47 CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47 CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following condition This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47 CFR Paragraphs 15 101 to 15 109 The Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interface Causing Equipment Regulations Software License IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE LICENSE CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU USE ANY SOFTWARE FIRMWARE AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH MOTOROLA S DIGITAL CABLE RECEIVER OR HOME THEATER SYSTEM EACH SHALL BE REFERRED TO IN THIS LICENSE AS A RECEIVER BY USING THE RECEIVER AND OR USING ANY OF THE SOFTWARE YOU INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF EACH OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE UPON ACCEPTANCE THIS LICENSE WILL BE A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND MOTOROLA THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE APPLY TO YOU AND TO ANY SUBSEQUENT USER OF THIS SOFTWARE IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE
31. pplied with your TV Use the guidelines below to determine the best video connection for your home entertainment system Component video Y Pb Pr HDTV and SDTV The Y Pb Pr connectors on your DCT provide HD component video S Video SDTV If component video connections are not available on your TV use the S Video connection Video also referred to as composite video SDTV If S Video is not available use the composite video VIDEO connection RF Input SDTV If your TV only has an RF input you can connect to the DCT using a RF Modulator which can be purchased at most electronics stores DVI or IEEE 1394 HDTV and SDTV DVI and IEEE 1394 offer higher quality HD video than component video If your TV has a DVI input connect to the DVI D connections on your instead of the IEEE 1394 connection The IEEE 1394 is a video and audio connection so no audio connections are required if you are using the IEEE 1394 connection and you plan to use your TV s speakers as the primary audio source HD video can only be viewed with DVI IEEE 1394 or component video connections DCT6400 Series User Guide Important Safety Considerations puto DUET 2 Follow these important safety guidelines when positioning and connecting the DCT Position the with least 2 inches of space above and on all sides Do not block the slots and openings in the DCT Do not
32. r Guide Connecting an A V Receiver TV and VCR 1 2 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT Connect a stereo audio cable to the AUDIO OUT R and L connectors on the DCT and the INPUT R and L connectors on the A V receiver Connect a video cable to the vipEo our connector on the DCT and the CABLE TV VIDEO connector on the A V receiver Connect a stereo audio cable to the VCR AUDIO OUT R and L connectors on the A V receiver and the INPUT AUDIO R and L connectors on the stereo VCR Connect a stereo audio cable to the OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R and L connectors on the stereo VCR and the VCR AUDIO IN R and L connectors on the A V receiver Connect a video cable to the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo VCR and the VIDEO VCR OUT connector on the A V receiver Connect a video cable to the OUTPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo VCR and the VIDEO VCR IN connector on the A V receiver Connect a video cable to the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo TV and the TV MONITOR OUTPUT video connector on the A V receiver If your equipment supports it The optical OPTICAL SPDIF or coaxial SPDIF audio outputs may be used in place of the stereo audio outputs AUDIO R and L In most cases these outputs offer a higher level of audio quality including support for 5 1 surround sound S video connections may be used in place of the standard RCA video connections In most cases S video offers
33. red from the on screen menu DCT6400 Series User Guide CONNECTING YOUR DCT This section describes how to connect the DCT to your home entertainment system Instructions and diagrams are included for the following connections to the DCT High Definition Television HDTV A N Receiver Audio e Stereo TV Stereo TV and Stereo VCR A N Receiver TV and VCR In this manual DCT refers to the DCT6400 Series of High Definition Cable Receivers the DCT6408 DCT6412 and DCT6416 Before you move or change components on your entertainment system review the following For basic cable connections use 75 ohm coaxial cables equipped with F type connectors Disconnect power from the DCT before connecting or changing cable connections For information on connecting for HDTV see Video Options on the next page CAUTION Do not place anything on top of the especially other home entertainment components Be sure to provide adequate ventilation to prevent overheating o MOTOROLA Video Connection Options The DCT offers five different video connection options Component video DVI and IEEE 1394 allow you to view both HD and standard TV programming Composite video and RF coaxial connections allow you to view only standard definition TV programming To determine whether your TV features component video DVI IEEE 1394 S Video or composite video check the manual su
34. remote control Dependent upon program guide support Simultaneous Watch and Record Record one program in the background while viewing another live broadcast at the same time o MOTOROLA Simultaneously Record Two Shows Record two programs from two different channels at the same time Simultaneously Record Two Shows and Watch a Recorded Program Watch a program recorded on your DCT while recording up to two other programs at the same time You can also easily switch viewing the pre recorded program and either of the programs you re recording DCT6400 Series User Guide OPTIMIZING YOUR DCT FOR HIGH DEFINITION TV The DCT enables you to view HD programming HDTV provides up to twice the color resolution and up to six times the sharpness of standard definition TV The Motorola DCT delivers high quality video for HDTVs using the Y Pb Pr component DVI D and IEEE 1394 connectors This section describes how to use the on screen display to set your DCT to automatically optimize both standard and HD video based on your HDTV and personal preferences If you use the IEEE 1394 connector no adjustments to your settings are required You can use your on screen menu to configure your HD settings for TV type DVI and or Y Pb Pr video output and closed captioning To access your HD settings 1 Ensure that your DCT is plugged into a power outlet and is turned off 2 Press the MENU key on the front pane
35. rhead power lines or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them may be fatal Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock Object and liquid entry Never push objects of any kind into this equipment through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage requiring service Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b if the equipment has been exposed to rain or water If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment d Ifthe equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the equipment to its normal operati
36. s all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respects toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Contact Us For technical support of your Receiver call Motorola Support at 1 866 668 2271 or 1 866 MOT BCS1 For questions about your cable TV service call your local cable service provider For Motorola consumer cable products education and support http www motorola com broadband Copyright 2004 Motorola Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work such as translation transformation or adaptation without written permission from Motorola Inc Motorola reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of Motorola to provide notification of such revision or change Motorola provides this guide without warranty of any kind either implied or expressed including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Motorola may make improvements or changes in the product s described in this manual at any time MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent amp Trademark Office Dolby Digital manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby Dolby Digital ProLogic and the d
37. s these outputs offer a higher level of audio quality including support for 5 1 Surround Sound For information on configuring your DCT settings see Optimizing Your DCT for High Definition TV 21 o MOTOROLA CONNECTING YOUR DCT TO AN A V RECEIVER AUDIO ONLY o 8 Audio Digital audio Optical connection connection connection DCT6400 Series 1 AUD IB FL 19 CABLETV 15 VIDEO DIGITAL INPUT 5 Either or k TV MONITOR SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS VIDEO S VIDEO A V receiver VIDEO 9 22 DCT6400 Series User Guide Connecting an A V Receiver Audio Only There are three options available for audio connections to your A V receiver Optical OPTICAL SPDIF Coaxial SPDIF Stereo audio AUDIO R and L If your equipment supports it the optical OPTICAL SPDIF or coaxial SPDIF audio outputs may be used in place of the stereo audio outputs AUDIO R and L In most cases these outputs offer a higher level of audio quality including support for 5 1 surround sound Optical SPDIF Connect the optical SPDIF cable to the OPTICAL SPDIF connector on the DCT and the OPTICAL connector on the A V receiver SPDIF Connect the digital audio cable to the SPDIF connector the DCT and the DIGITAL INPUT COAX connector on the A V receiver Stereo audio Connect the stereo audio cable to the AUDIO R and L con
38. y of recording high definition HD programs and watch and record functionality This User Guide introduces you to the basic features of the outlines important safeguards and provides several options for integrating this component into your current entertainment system Please take a few moments to read through this User Guide as the configuration diagrams on screen menu description and troubleshooting section will help you make the most of your home entertainment experience To determine which features of digital cable are provided in your service area please check with your local cable operator They will be happy to provide instructions for these optional services In this manual DCT refers to the DCT6400 Series of High Definition Cable Receivers the DCT6408 DCT6412 and DCT6416 o MOTOROLA Message Indicator Lights when a message is waiting POWER switch Turns the DCT on or off MENU switch Displays the menu area INFO switch Displays current channel and program information CURSOR tions 909 USB VIDEO IN L AUDIDIN R Tuner DVR HDTV Capable EXER cn RR ES CURSOR POWER Moves cursor around program indicator guide and menu screens Lights to indicate AUDIO IN L R DCT is on Connects to a CD player or stereo tuner USB VIDEO IN Connects to Connects to baseband video output of a support devices VCR camcord
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