Motorola DCT2000 TV Converter Box User Manual
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1. INFO In the Program Guide shows more information about highlighted programs in the Settings Menu shows help screen for the highlighted item EQUIPMENT Pressing any individual button will enable the remote control to operate programmed TV VCR or Audio equipment as well as the receiver SELECT ARROWS Tunes to the highlighted c current program in the guide AN pud Selects any highlighted item browse through other in the Settings Menu channels without changing the channel you are GUIDE currently watching Also Press GUIDE to display the moves the cursor one row channel program or selection while in the on screen guide or menu program grid by time Press GUIDE second time to sort programs by theme Press GUIDE a third time to sort programs by title A While in the Program Guide sorts program listings by Time TWANVW ISN TVLIA EXIT Exit the current Cox On screen Guide item channel banner Program Guide menu help etc c While in the Program Guide sorts program listings by Title MENU Displays the Settings Menu CH amp CH Tunes to next or previous channel PAGE A amp PAGE V Displays next or previous page in the Program Guide B While in the Program Guide sorts program listings by Theme ALQH 3AG LAST Tunes to the previously viewed channel FAV Tunes to the next favorite channel while watching TV or highligh2. Fay EN R ox own Kisa Se alow oor Rm Seow hax Cable in DCT2000 ke 6 5 71 Stereo VCR INPUT AUDIO VIDEO voco CABLE ANTENNA IN INPUT AUDIO VIDEO CABLE ANTENNA IN women DIGITAL INPUT COAX OPTICAL 63 Stereo TV A V receiver TV MONITOR SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS VIDEO S VIDEO Optical connection TWANVW ISN TVLIA ALGH 3AG AINO ALGH Connecting the DCT Connecting Dolby 5 1 TV VCR and A V Receiver 1 Connect an RF cable between the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT 2 Connect the RF coaxial cable supplied with the DCT between the RF IN and TO RF IN connectors on the DCT 3 Connect an optical audio cable between the OPTICAL connector on the DCT2000 and the OPTICAL connector on the A V receiver 4 Connect a stereo audio cable between the VCR AUDIO OUT and L connectors on the A V receiver and the INPUT AUDIO R and L connectors on the stereo VCR 5 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO connector on the DCT and the CABLE TV VIDEO connector on the A V receiver 6 Connect a stereo audio cable between the OUTPUT AUDIO R and L connectors on the stereo VCR and the AUDIO VCR IN R and L connectors on the A V receiver 7 Connect a video cable between the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo VCR and the VIDEO VCR OUT conn
3. CURRENT FAVORITES 2 4 A Favorite Channels 4 Favorites Set v Skipped Channels Timer Review Purchase Review Choosing menu settings 1 In the Settings Menu press the UP or DOWN arrow button to highlight the preference you want to specify 2 Press the RIGHT arrow button The settings for the selection appear in a column to the right Note If you have selected a setting limited by Parental Control refer to page 26 3 Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to select the setting you want to specify For multiple columns press the RIGHT or LEFT arrow button to access the settings menu columns 4 Press the SELECT button to select the setting The table on the next page shows all the Settings Menu preferences you can specify and gives a brief description of each preference 37 TWANVW ISN TVLIA ALAH XAA AINO This preference Favorite Channels Skipped Channels Timer Review Purchase Review Parental Control Change PIN Parental Control Purchasing Parental Control Locking Lets you Specify channels as favorites you can tune to them with the FAV button Specify channels that you want to skip while tuning with the CH button Review and cancel pending timers and PPV purchases Review and cancel PPV purchases Change the number for the PIN you use for Parental Control and purchasing Specify whether you want to require household members to enter th
4. Parental Control Purchasing and canceling Pay Per View programs You can also set purchasing up so that household members must enter the PIN before they can purchase programs 24 DCT 2000 front panel om X Your receiver terminal may vary e Key Function gt c A Turns terminal on off 77 m Changes channel up or down m Cc When enabled this switches an add on module from one function to another function D Selects function options and Pay Per View events and gt tunes channels from the electronic Program Guide E Displays Main Menu F Displays current channel and program information g G Moves the cursor in Menu and Program Guide screens s H Displays the Interactive Program Guide E Lights if optional switch is activated Lights to indicate that a message is present lt K Normally displays current channel number or time in the diagnostic mode displays diagnostic codes L Flashes when an error free signal is received from the remote control M Lights when unit is on Option may not be available in your area AINO 25 DCT 2500 front panel mi J nj o m Your receiver terminal may vary Function Moves the cursor in menus and electronic program guide screens Lights to indicate that a message is present Lights when the unit is turned on Displays current channel number or time of day Flashes when a signal is received fro the remote control Changes the
5. You will need to verify that the next movie is one you want fo purchase 51 TWANVW ISN TVLIA ALAH XAA AINO Purchasing Cox iN DEMAND 5 Press SELECT to purchase the program If you enabled the PIN for purchasing a screen appears asking you for your PIN Enter your four digit PIN 6 Press SELECT again to confirm your purchase You are now confirmed for the purchase and will automatically tune to the purchased program when it becomes available Purchasing future Cox iN DEMAND Pay Per View PPV programs from the Program Guide 1 Press the GUIDE button The Program Guide displays The current program is highlighted in the time grid 2 Press the UP DOWN or RIGHT arrow button to highlight the future PPV program you want to purchase 3 Press the SELECT button You see a screen asking you to buy the PPV program 4 Press the SELECT button to purchase the program IF you enabled the PIN for purchasing a screen appears asking you for your PIN Enter your four digit PIN 5 Press the SELECT button again to confirm your purchase You are now confirmed for the purchase and will automatically tune to the purchased program when it becomes available Note If you have purchased a PPV program you must cancel it before the start time if you don t want to be charged See page 36 for how to cancel a PPV Requiring the PIN for purchasing You can specify whether you want PPV purchasing restricted by the
6. channel up and down Selects menu options Pay Per View PPV events and tunes channels from the electronic program guide Turns the DCT2500 on and off Displays the main menu Displays current channel and program information Displays the electronic program guide 26 Getting Started This section describes how to use the remote control to turn on the TV receiver and VCR as well as display and use the channel banner and Program Guide About the remote control Your Cox Digital Cable smart remote allows you to control not only your receiver but also your TV VCR and audio component For information on programming your remote please refer to the user manual that you received with your remote Simply press the button on your remote for the component you want to use then whatever function keys you desire The remote will remember which component you want to operate until you tell it differently For example if you want to turn the VCR on and play a tape simply press the VCR button on the remote then the power button then use the remote keys to control the Remember that many of the function keys like Play Stop Rewind may be hidden under a sliding compartment in some models When yov re done using the VCR and want to return to watching Cox Digital Cable simply press the CABLE button on the remote and return to normal use Always remember to point the remote at the receiver if you are using it to c
7. is a future program you will see a message asking if you want fo set a timer Press the button indicated if you wish to choose this option Press GUIDE to return to the Program Guide Viewing more information about a program You can use the Program Guide to get additional information about a program 1 3 In the Program Guide press the arrow buttons to highlight the program for which you want more information Press the INFO button The Cox Program Guide displays an extended description of the selected program To exit the extended description press the EXIT button The screen below shows an example of additional information in the Program Guide HBO EAST Big Momma s House cox 12 30 pm 2 15 pm 11 A federal agent poses as a grandmother to nail a crook Starring Martin Lawerence Nia Long Paul Giamatti Terrence Howard Anthony Anderson Ella Mitchell Directed by Raja Gosnell 2000 98 min Rated PG 13 Violence Adult Language Adult Situations Program Type Movie Comedy Movie Surround Sound es sae Exit Actual programming may vary 32 Using the Program Guide Displaying the Program Guide by Theme 1 In the Program Guide press the GUIDE button multiple times until THEME is highlighted at the bottom of the screen A list of themes appears for you to select from 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to scroll through the list of themes For each theme highlighte
8. program title and time information with the channel banner This allows you to continue watching the current program while checking program information for other channels and other times The following procedure describes how to display and browse the channel banner Note The channel banner automatically displays when you change channels 34 Using the Program Guide To display the channel banner 1 While watching a program press the INFO button The channel banner displays 2 To browse other channel programming info such as program titles and times use the arrow buttons as shown below View programming info for next channel up from A what is on channel banner View programming info for next channel down from what is on channel banner View info on next program scheduled from what v gt 15 View info on prior program scheduled from what is on channel banner 3 To tune to a channel shown in the channel banner press the SELECT button Setting a timer to tune to a future program 1 Press GUIDE 2 Use UP DOWN and RIGHT buttons to highlight a future program 3 Press SELECT If the PIN is required for purchasing or if Parental Control is selected for this program a screen appears asking you for the PIN Enter PIN 4 Press SELECT again to set the timer The selected program background will turn red in the guide You can check all pre selected programs in the Settings Me
9. If you re still experiencing difficulties after trying these remedies please call Cox Customer Service at the number provided at the front of this guide Damage that requires service IF your equipment has damage that requires service unplug your equipment from the electrical outlet Call Cox Customer Service when any of the following occurs There is damage to the power cord or plug liquid enters the equipment A heavy object falls on the equipment There is exposure to rain or water Operation is not normal instructions in this book describe the proper operation If the equipment is dropped or if the cabinet of this equipment is damaged If this equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance To schedule a repair appointment contact Cox Customer Service at the number provided at the front of this guide No picture distorted picture Plug your television and the settop into an electrical outlet Make sure all cables are properly connected and that all connections are tight Make sure the TV power is turned on If your system includes a VCR and or stereo make sure they are properly connected to the settop Make sure your TV is tuned to the proper input channel 3 or 4 Make sure Parental Control is OFF See page 27 56 Troubleshooting TV will not turn on when TV is plugged into settop IF you have selected AC OUTLET OFF your television will not come on until the setti
10. PIN If you choose to require the PIN household members must enter the PIN before they can purchase a program It does not matter whether Parental Control is on or off If you do not require a PIN anyone can purchase programs To require the PIN for purchasing 1 Press the MENU button The Settings Menu appears 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow to highlight the Parental Control preference 52 Purchasing Cox iN DEMAND 3 Press the RIGHT arrow button The following message appears SETTINGS MENU cox Press arrows to highlight and OK or SELECT to enter a preference ELG PIN Entry Enter your PIN to access Parental Control options Clear PIN Entry Exit Settop v vuucc 4 Press the numbered buttons to enter the four numbers of your PIN You now see the Option column 5 Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to highlight the Purchasing option TWANVW ISN TVLIA 6 Press the RIGHT arrow button to move to the Setting column SETTINGS MENU cox Highlight a setting Press OK SELECT to activate it PREFERENCE OPTION SETTING Parental Control Purchasing PIN Not Required PIN Required ALQH 3AG 7 Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to highlight the PIN Required option 8 Press the SELECT button Household members now must enter the PIN before they can purchase a program 9 To exit the Settings Menu press the EXIT button AINO 53 Purchasing Cox iN DEMAND Canceling p
11. R connector on the DCT to the coaxial CABLE ANTENNA IN connector on the TV you must tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 Disconnect power from the DCT before connecting or changing cable connections Do not place anything on top of the DCT especially other home video components 59 V IVANVW 45 1VLIOIG ALQH 3AG AINO Connecting the DCT i RF 75 ohm S Video Video Audio connection connection connection connection DCT2000 Cable in Stereo Ht Either or INPUT Q svoo voto dL n CABLE ANTENNA IN i Connecting a Stereo TV 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable between the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT 2 Connect the RF coaxial cable supplied with the DCT between the RF IN and TO RF IN connectors on the DCT 3 Connect a RF coaxial cable between the TO TV VCR connector on the DCT and the CABLE ANTENNA IN connector on the TV 4 Connect a stereo audio cable between the AUDIO R and L connectors on the DCT and the AUDIO LEFT and AUDIO RIGHT connectors on the stereo TV 5 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO connector on the DCT and the VIDEO connector on the TV OR Connect a Svideo cable between the S VIDEO connector on the DCT and the S VIDEO connector on the stereo TV 60 Connecting the DCT Connecting Your DCT i i i RF 75 ohm S Video Video Audio connection connection conne
12. Section 2 This manual describes the Cox Interactive Program Guide with Motorola s Digital Converter Terminal DCT and remote control Your remote control may be slightly different Although general functionality is the same you may wish to refer to the instructions that came with your remote control rather than the ones described within this manual 22 Important Tips for Safe Operation Don t move your DCT Your Cox Digital Converter Terminal DCT is really a computer that communicates with our network It is set up to operate from only one cable outlet in your home If you move your DCT it is possible that it will not work properly in its new location If you must move your settop equipment for any reason please contact Cox Customer Service at the number provided at the front of this guide for instructions Read and retain your User Manual Read all of the instructions before you operate this equipment Cive particular attention to the safety precautions You ll find your Cox Digital Cable User Manual is a user friendly reference for any questions you may have Safeguard your equipment Avoid personal injury and damage to your equipment Place all electronic equipment on a stable surface that is sturdy enough to support the size and weight of your equipment Be sure your equipment is always located close enough to an electrical outlet to accommodate the length of the power cord TWANVW ISN TVLIA CAUTION An overext
13. age appears You then have the option to enter your PIN and unlock all locks To unlock Parental Control from the Settings Menu 1 Press the MENU button The Settings Menu appears 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow to highlight the Parental Control preference 3 Press the RIGHT arrow button The following message appears PIN Entry Enter your PIN to access Parental Control options Clear PIN Entry SX Exit 4 Press the numbered buttons to enter the four numbers of your PIN You now see the Option column 5 Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to highlight the Locking option 6 Press the RIGHT arrow button to move to the Setting column 46 SETTINGS MENU cox Highlight a setting Press OK SELECT to activate it PREFERENCE OPTION Parental Control Locking Off Off Relock On 7 Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to highlight the Off or Off Relock option When you select the Off Relock option Parental Control unlocks but relocks automatically when you turn the settop off and then back on To relock Parental Control manually refer to Activating Parental Control on page 25 8 Press the SELECT button 9 Parental Control is now unlocked To exit the Settings Menu press the EXIT button V IVANVW 313Sn 1VLIOIQ ALQH 3AG AINO 47 Changing your PIN 1 2 Press the MENU button The Settings Menu appears Press the UP or DOWN arrow to highlight the Parental Co
14. audio The default language is English 1 Press the MENU button The Settings Menu appears 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to highlight the Settop Audio preference 3 Press the RIGHT arrow button and the Language Option appears 4 Press the RIGHT arrow button and the language settings that are available appear 5 Using the UP or DOWN arrows highlight the language that you want 6 Press SELECT 7 Press EXIT This sets the Language Setting Note For channels below 100 analog channels SAP is only available through your TV To set Second Audio Language on analog channels please follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of your TV SETTINGS MENU cox Highlight setting Press OK SELECT to activate it PREFERENCE OPTION SETTING Settop Audio Language English Spanish if Available 40 The Cox Interactive Program Guide rovides you with Parental Control so 9 sm P you can restrict PPV purchasing and viewing of specific channels ratings and programs during a certain time period If you tune to a locked program when Parental Control is on a screen appears informing you that the program is locked Only those household members who know the PIN can turn Parental Control off and view locked channels or programs To set up Parental Control you will need to 1 Set up your PIN 2 Specify channels ratings and time periods you want to lock 3 Lock Parental Control If you do not lock Pare
15. ction connection DCT2000 Ur AUX AUDIO SPDIF 9 AN 9 9 ia uc Cd 500W Mono VCR TWANVW ISN TVLIA OUTPUT ANTENNA IN VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO CABLE ANTENNA IN AUDIO LEFT AUDIO RIGHT ALQH 3AG AINO 61 Connecting the DCT Connecting a Stereo TV and Mono VCR 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable between the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT Connect the RF coaxial cable supplied with the DCT between the RF IN and TO RF IN connectors on the DCT Connect a RF coaxial cable between the TO TV VCR connector on the DCT and the CABLE ANTENINA IN connector on the mono VCR Connect a RF coaxial cable between the To TV connector on the mono VCR and the CABLE ANTENNA IN connector on the stereo TV Connect a stereo audio cable between the AUDIO OUT R and L connectors on the DCT and the INPUT AUDIO RIGHT and LEFT connectors on the stereo TV Connect a video cable between the VIDEO connector on the DCT and the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo TV OR Connect a S video cable between the S VIDEO connector on DCT and the INPUT S VIDEO connector on the stereo TV 62 Connecting the DCT Connecting Your DCT d d RF 75 ohm S Video Video Audio connection connection connection connection VQ uius m se etur seese A nuo m
16. d the Program Guide displays all available programs for that theme in the column on the right 3 Press the RIGHT arrow button Then press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the list Displaying the Program Guide by Title 1 In the Program Guide press the GUIDE button multiple times until TITLE is highlighted An alphabetical list of letters appears 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to highlight the first letter of the program title for which you want to view information For each letter highlighted at the bottom screen the Program Guide displays all available programs for that letter in the column on the right V IVANVW 45 1VLIOIG 3 Press the RIGHT arrow button Then press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the list Exiting the Program Guide 1 To exit the Program Guide press the EXIT button ALQGH 3AG AINO 33 Displaying and browsing with the channel banner The Cox Interactive Program Guide m includes a channel banner to provide quick access to information about the program title and the program s start and end times The figure below shows the channel banner BROWSE gt E Actual programming may vary The channel banner shows the following information The channel number and call letters The program title start time and end time The current time Program Guide symbols where appropriate for example the star symbol for a favorite channel You can browse
17. e PIN to purchase programs Specify whether you want to turn Parental Control locking on off or off temporarily This preference Lets you Parental Control Lock Ratings Parental Control Lock channels Parental Control Lock time Audio Clock Options AC Outlet Use 38 Specify the program ratings you want to lock when Parental Control is on Specify the channels you want to lock when Parental Control is on Specify a time period to lock when Parental Control is on Specify the receiver s audio modes such as a language the volume level sound options and compression levels Specify whether the receiver LED displays the time the current channel or channel numbers while you are tuning Specify the power settings for the receiver s AC outlet Choosing Menu Settings Getting help for menu preferences 1 Press MENU 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to highlight the preference for which you want help 3 Press the INFO button A message shows a description of the preference 4 To exit the help screen press the EXIT button Exiting the Settings Menu 1 Press the EXIT button The Settings Menu disappears and you return to the channel you were watching 39 V IVANVW 43SN 1VLIOIG ALQH 3AG AINO How to use Language Settings Use this feature to select the language you want to use for channels over 100 digital channels that support more than one language for
18. e Parental Control preference V IVANVW NISN 1VLIOIQ 3 Press the RIGHT arrow button The following message appears PIN Entry Enter your PIN to access Parental Control options Clear PIN Entry SU Exit ALQH 3AG 4 Press the numbered buttons to enter the four numbers of your PIN You now see the Option column 5 Press the DOWN arrow button to highlight the Lock Time option AINO ALGH 43 6 Press the RIGHT arrow button The Start Time menu appears SETTINGS MENU cox Highlight a start time Press OK SELECT to accept it PREFERENCE OPTION START 12 30 pm 1 00 pm 1 30pm Parental Control Lock Time 2 00 pm 2 30 pm 3 00 pm 3 30 pm 7 To lock a 24 hour period select the Lock All option 8 To delete the current time lock select the Clear All option 9 To specify the time period to lock press the UP DOWN arrow button to highlight the hour and minutes when you want the locked time period to begin 10 Press the SELECT button to set the start time The End Time menu appears 11 Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to highlight the hour and minutes when you want the locked time period to end 12 Press the SELECT button to set the end time 13 To exit the Settings Menu press the EXIT button 14 To lock Parental Control continue with the section below Activating Parental Control Before you activate Parental Control you must have specified which channels ratings or time period you
19. e following message appears PIN Entry Enter your PIN to access Parental Control options Clear PIN Entry Exit Press the numbered buttons to enter the four numbers of your PIN You now see the Option column Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to highlight the Lock Channels or Lock Ratings option Press the RIGHT arrow button A list of channels or ratings appears SETTINGS MENU cox Highlight option Press OK SELECT for related settings PREFERENCE Change PIN SELECTED RATINGS Purchasing PG TV PG 13 Locking a TM Parental Control Lock Ratings R TV MA v Lock Channels NC 17 Lock Time Not Rated Channels or ratings that are currently selected for locking have a locked or unlocked symbol 42 7 To lock all channels select the Lock All option at the top of the channel list 8 To unlock all channels or ratings select the Clear All option at the top of the channel list 9 To lock specific channels or ratings press the UP or DOWN arrow button to highlight the channel or rating you want to lock 10 To lock the highlighted channel or rating press the SELECT button 11 To lock additional items return to step 9 To unlock this item press SELECT again 12 To exit the Settings Menu press the EXIT button 13 To activate Parental Control refer to page 29 Specify a time period 1 Press the MENU button The Settings Menu appears 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to highlight th
20. ector on the A V receiver 8 Connect a video cable between the OUTPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo VCR and the VIDEO VCR IN connector on the A V receiver 9 Connect a video cable between the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo TV and the TV MONITOR OUTPUT VIDEO connector on the A V receiver Cable connections marked with an are optional These connections allow the use of the DCT and TV without powering on the VCR and A V Receiver The optional connections are e Connect a RF coaxial cable between the TO TV VCR connector on the DCT and the CABLE ANTENNA IN connector on the stereo VCR Connect a RF coaxial cable between the To TV connector on the stereo VCR and the CABLE ANTENNA IN connector on the stereo TV When using the Dolby 5 1 optical output the SPDIF and left right baseband audio connections to the A V receiver are not used 64 Copyright O 2005 by Cox Communications Inc Printed in the United States of America All rights reserved No parts of this publication shall be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the written permission from the publisher Cox Communications Inc assumes no liability nor responsibility for the use of any content materials or techniques included in this book Trademarks brand names and products mentioned in this book are the property of their respective owners A
21. ended cord can cause wires to fray and fail CAUTION An unstable surface can cause equipment to fall Keep your equipment clean Dust can interfere with the performance of electronic equipment and so can cleaning supplies Do not use a liquid cleaner or an aerosol cleaner directly on the surfaces Use a damp cloth to clean this equipment ALQH 3AG CAUTION Be sure to unplug all equipment from the electrical outlet before cleaning CAUTION Dust removers or any magnetic static cleaning device may harm your equipment Avoid contact with liquid or moisture Placing your equipment on a wet surface or placing wet objects such as plants or beverages on top of your equipment can cause electrical damage AINO 23 Introducing Cox Interactive Program Guide The Cox Interactive Program Guide IPG provides you with the following features Channel Banner This is a graphic that displays at the bottom of your TV screen It shows program information for the currently tuned program You can browse with the channel banner to display program information for programs and channels other than the one you are tuned to Program Guide The Program Guide shows what s on TV You can also use it to tune to programs to set timers purchase Pay Per View PPV programs and access On Demand programming Settings Menu The Settings Menu allows you to set many Cox Interactive Program Guide preferences such as Parental Contr
22. enture comedy drama and more ALQH 3AG Best of all you get free access with Cox Digital Cable All you have to do is tune to channel 998 and order your On Demand event today OnOG060 DEMAND AINO 49 Using ON DEMAND On Demand Instructions 1 TO GET STARTED Go to channel 998 and select a category 2 SELECT A PROGRAM Using the UP DOWN arrow keys Choose a category and press SELECT Choose a program and press SELECT Synopsis rating run time and price will appear Press SELECT on BUY NOW Additional fees may apply from the movies On Demand category 3 CONFIRM YOUR SELECTION Press SELECT to VIEW NOW the program will start automatically 4 RESUME VIEWING From the MAIN MENU choose the previously viewed category i e HBO On Paron Select RESUME VIEWING e Choose the title to resume viewing and n SELECT To begin where you left off press the UP arrow on your remote 5 TO EXIT Press the EXIT button on your remote Press GUIDE then select your new channel REMOTE FUNCTIONS PLAY Up Arrow STOP Down Arrow FAST FORWARD Right Arrow REWIND Left Arrow PAUSE Select Button You can specify whether you want PPV purchasing restricted by the PIN If you choose to require the PIN household members must enter the PIN before they can purchase a program It does not matter whether Parental Control is on or off If you do not require a PIN anyone can purchase programs To r
23. equire the PIN for purchasing 1 Press the MENU button The Settings Menu appears 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow to highlight the Parental Control preference 50 Purchasing Cox iN DEMAND The Cox Interactive Program Guide gives you the flexibility to purchase Cox iN DEMAND Pay Per View PPV programs in two different ways Purchase PPV programs by channel Purchase future programs from the Program Guide Purchasing programs from Cox iN DEMAND Pay Per View channels You can purchase programs directly from PPV channels An example of a PPV channel is shown below Channel 501 Pay Per View Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles 5 30 pm 7 30 pm The Aussie adventurer mixes it up with smugglers in L A Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles Starring paul hoga Linda Kozlowski Directed by Simon Wincer From USA Australia 2001 92 min Rated PG Violence Adult Language Program Type Movie Comedy Surround Sound es sae O Buy until 5 47 pm 3 95 Purchase Review Buy To purchase PPV programs by channel 1 While watching TV press PPV 2 Press GUIDE PPV listings appear 3 Press DOWN UP or RIGHT to highlight the PPV program you want to purchase 4 Press SELECT to choose the highlighted program Notes You can order a movie until 15 minutes after the start time then the next start time will appear If it is past the ordering window the next movie on this channel will automatically be selected
24. erring to the handbook provided by the manufacturer of your TV For channels above 100 check the Language Preference setting in the Settings Menu AINO ALGH 57 Troubleshooting No color Make sure the current TV program is broadcast in color Adjust the color controls on your television Remote control does not work Verify that the batteries are working by pressing the power button to see if the red light at the top of the remote turns on If it does not replace the batteries Point the remote control directly at the receiver when changing channels Make sure you properly programmed the remote control refer to the guide you received with your remote f you purchased new equipment refer to the guide you received from the manufacturer to re program your remote Settop does not power on Make sure the receiver is properly plugged into an electrical outlet Make sure all cables are properly connected If the electrical outlet is controlled by a wall switch make sure the switch is in the ON position 58 Connecting the DCT Audio Video Connections Before you begin to hook up your DCT review the following For basic cable connections use 75 ohm coaxial cables equipped with connectors You can find coaxial cables in your local electronics store For audio or video outputs use cables equipped with RCA and S Video connectors If you are connecting the coaxial TO TV VC
25. h his mother s tude second husband in this y KXDJ 58 This Boy s Secrets Passport to Paradise 61 T Tracing the Past GJ Theme Search 2004 Pioneer Digital Technologies Inc Actual programming may vary The Program Guide shows yov The station call letters and channel number of the currently highlighted program The title start and end time rating a brief description of the currently highlighted program and symbols if appropriate For symbols refer to page 20 The time grid or a list of programs by theme or title Displaying the Program Guide 1 Press the GUIDE button The Program Guide shows the time grid The currently tuned program is highlighted in the time grid Note To display information in the Program Guide for a day ahead press the DAY or FAST FORWARD button To display information for the previous day press the DAY or REWIND button These features are not available in all areas 31 TWANVW ISN TVLIA ALAH XAA AINO Using the Program Guide Tuning to a program from the Program Guide 1 3 In the Program Guide press the arrow buttons to highlight the program you want to tune to or press the numbered buttons to enter the channel number This highlights the current program for that channel Press the SELECT button to tune to the program The Program Guide disappears and the selected program appears Note If the program you selected
26. ll such references are used strictly in an editorial fashion with no intent to convey any affiliation with the name or the product s rightful owner The Cox Interactive Program Guide is a customized version of the Pioneer PASSPORT DCT Pioneer and the Pioneer logo are registered trademarks of the Pioneer Electronic Corporation PASSPORT DCT and the PASSPORT DCT logo are trademarks of Pioneer Digital Technologies Inc All other product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks of their respective owners Cox is a registered trademark of Cox Communications Inc 65 LIVANVW 23S5n IVLISIG ALGH 3AG AINO
27. ng is changed in the preferences section of the Settings Menv To access your television you must Unplug your television from the receiver Plug your television into a wall outlet and using the power button on the television controls turn the power ON Using your Cox Digital Remote press MENU to return to the Settings Menu Use the right arrow button to highlight AC Outlet Use the up and down arrow buttons and select ON WITH receiver Press SELECT then press EXIT Turn the receiver OFF and plug the TV into the receiver Press the CABLE or TV button then the POWER button to turn your television ON and OFF Be sure your television is tuned to channel 3 or 4 and that the receiver is on by checking the power light on the right side of your receiver screen If the cable box is not on press CABLE or TV and then press POWER to turn on the receiver V IVANVW 45 1VLIOIG No sound Properly plug your television and receiver into an electrical outlet Verify that the MUTE button is not in use Make sure all cables are properly connected Make sure the TV power is turned ON ALGH 3AG Your equipment includes a VCR and may include a stereo Make sure they are properly connected to the receiver Make sure your TV is tuned to the proper output channel 3 or 4 Make sure the volume is turned up e If the problem is with channels below 100 check the SAP setting on your television ref
28. ntal Control all channels ratings and times are available to all household members For more information on activating Parental Control refer to page 28 Setting up Parental Control When you set up Parental Control you can specify what channels rating or time periods you want fo lock This section describes how to do this V IVANVW 45 1VLIOIG You need to know your PIN to be able to set up Parental Control If you forget your PIN call Cox Customer Service at the number provided at the front of this guide If you receive a new PIN number your favorite channels and other Setting preferences may need to be reset Note Items that are currently selected for Parental Control locking show a locked or unlocked symbol in the Settings menu For descriptions of these symbols refer to page 20 Set up your PIN 1 Press MENU The Settings Menu displays 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow to highlight the Parental Control preference ALQH 3AG 3 Press the RIGHT arrow button The PIN entry screen appears 4 Enter four digit PIN 5 Enter your PIN again If you make a mistake while entering your PIN press the LEFT arrow button to clear your entry 6 Your PIN is now set Press EXIT to resume watching TV AINO 41 Specify channels and ratings 1 2 Press the MENU button The Settings Menu appears Press the UP or DOWN arrow to highlight the Parental Control preference Press the RIGHT arrow button Th
29. ntrol preference Press the RIGHT arrow button The following message appears PIN Entry Enter your PIN to access Parental Control options Clear PIN Entry Exit Press the numbered buttons to enter the four numbers of your new PIN Press the numbered buttons to enter the four numbers of your new PIN again Press the EXIT button to accept the message and return to the Settings menu 48 ON DEMAND On Demand is here Now you can rent movies right from your TV and control them like a VCR No more late fees more hassles with the video store With On Demand you can e Choose from hundreds of movies right from your TV e Pick from new releases old favorites children s videos and more On Demand will deliver the movie right to your TV Easily find movie titles and get detailed program information On Demand movies are in digital quality picture and sound e Start them whenever you want e Pause fast forward and rewind without a VCR e Watch them again and again for 24 hours Free access with Cox Digital Cable e Unlimited access to On Demand Cinemax On Demand and STARZ On Demand when you subscribe to the corresponding premium channel V IVANVW NISN 1VLIOIQ You decide what s on TV Since you have Cox Digital Cable you not only have access to up to 250 channels of great entertainment you also have hundreds of movie choices with On Demand including new releases action adv
30. nu under Timer Review Notes If you currently purchased a PPV movie you cannot set a timer during this movie Note You can only set one timer per time frame Time frames cannot overlap 35 V IVANVW 45 1VLIOIG ALGH 3AG AINO Understanding the Cox Interactive Using the Program Guide Program Guide symbols There are several symbols that you may see in the on screen guide for example a star in the Settings Menu The table below describes each symbol This symbol Indicates A lt m A program locked by channel rating or time period with Parental Control currently locked A program locked by channel rating or time period with Parental Control currently unlocked A channel marked as a favorite channel A channel marked as a skipped channel 36 This symbol Indicates O EJ A program with stereo sound A program with closed caption information subtitles for hearing impaired viewers A program with secondary audio viewers can choose to hear audio in another language A program that has been purchased A program with a timer The on screen guide provides a Settings Menu to help you tailor the Cox Interactive Program Guide to your needs The figure below shows the Settings Menu Displaying the Settings Menu 1 Press the MENU button The Settings Menu displays SETTINGS MENU cox Press arrows to highlight and OK or SELECT to enter a preference
31. ol cable settop preferences favorite channels and skipped channels Parental Control Parental Control allows you to restrict the channels ratings and time periods your household members can watch Cox iN DEMAND Pay Per View Pay Per View allows you to purchase Pay Per View programs and to set PIN number to restrict who can purchase On Demand With On Demand exclusively on Cox Digital Cable you have 100 s of programs to choose from Start them whenever you want and enjoy pause rewind and fast forward functionality through your remote And when you subscribe to HBO Cinemax or Starz get free unlimited access to their library of On Demand programming Plus you can also access exclusive Local On Demand programming or rent box office hits with Movies On Demand With On Demand there is always something on About this manual This manual helps you fo start using the Cox Interactive Program Guide by including the instructions for the following Using the remote control to turn on off the TV VCR and cable settop and displaying the channel banner Using the Program Guide including displaying it navigating in it and searching program information by theme and title Specifying menu settings such as Favorite and Skipped channels Parental Control settings and receiver preferences Setting up Parental Control including changing the PIN specifying which channels ratings and time periods you want locked and activating
32. ontrol Cox Digital Cable TWANVW ISN TVLIA Your remote may vary slightly but basic functionality is the same See the following remote control diagrams on page 10 to reference the remote model that you have ALAH XAA AINO 27 Basic Operations Turning on the TV receiver and VCR To turn on the TV Press the TV button then the POWER button The TV turns on To turn on receiver Press the CABLE button then the POWER button The receiver turns on To turn on the VCR Press the VCR button then the POWER button The VCR turns on Changing channels If you know the channel number enter the number using the numbered buttons Press the SELECT button for immediate tuning To go one channel up from the current channel press CH or the top CHANNEL button To go one channel down from the current channel press CH or the bottom CHANNEL button To see the previously tuned channel press the LAST button To see the next channel that you specified as a favorite channel press the FAV button For more information refer to Choosing Menu Settings on page 18 Adjusting the volume level To increase the volume press VOL or the top VOL button To decrease the volume press VOL or the bottom VOL button To turn the volume off completely press the MUTE button To restore the volume and continue listening to the program press the MUTE button again 28 Remote A Universal
33. ts the next favorite channel in the Program Guide AINO 29 The table below lists some additional remote control buttons with a description of each Press this button To Press this button To Turn the selected device PLAY on or off NUES Turn the volume off or on FF Adjust the volume Plays in VCR DVD Mode or On Demand programs Fast Forwards in VCR DVD Mode or On T press to increase the Demand programs VOL volume level press to AES 24 hours d the vol level orward in Program ecrease the volume leve REC Guide BYPASS Bypass the receiver fo tune directly on TV STOP Records in VCR Mode DAY View Program Guide ess in VCR DVD d information for the or Deman PAUSE Programs DAY e TV VCR lt REW previous day where available View Program Guide information one day ahead Activate VCR s TV VCR switch Rewinds in VCR DVD Mode or On Demand programs Jumps to previous day in Program Guide 30 Pauses in VCR DVD Mode or On Demand programs Using the Program Guide The Cox Interactive Program Guide IPG gives you an overview of what is playing on different channels during the day From the Program Guide you can get information about programs tune to a program set timers and purchase programs The figure below shows the Program Guide This Boy s Secrets 30 pm 9 30 pm xxx hip 1950 s teen butts heads wit
34. urchases You can cancel a purchased program when the program has not started yet and when the purchase allows cancellation To cancel purchases 1 Press the menu button The settings menu displays 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to highlight the Purchase Review preference 3 Press the RIGHT arrow button A list similar to the one below appears showing your PPV purchases SETTINGS MENU cox Highlight a purchase Press SELECT to cai PREFERENCE SUMMARY Purchase Review 11 29 5 30pm 7 30pm 501 11 29 11 30am 1 00pm 502 4 Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to highlight the program you want to cancel The status bar at the top shows whether you can cancel a purchase 54 Purchasing Cox iN DEMAND 5 Press the SELECT button to cancel the purchase The following screen appears Sweet November Cox 5 30 pm 7 30 pm A kooky gamin changes a selfish ad man s outlook on life ATTENTION You selected a purchased event Choose from the options below Natia Cancel Purchase Exit Title Note You may get a message that you cannot cancel the purchase Press the SELECT button to accept the message TWANVW ISN TVLIA 6 Press the SELECT button to cancel the purchase You return to the Settings menu ALQH 3AG AINO 55 Troubleshooting The following list includes common situations that might prevent the full enjoyment of your Cox Digital Cable
35. want to lock 44 To activate Parental Control 1 Press the MENU button The Settings Menu appears 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to highlight the Parental Control preference 3 Press the RIGHT arrow button The following message appears SETTINGS MENU cox Press arrows to highlight and OK or SELECT to enter a preference fot PIN Entry Enter your PIN to access Parental Control options Clear PIN Entry 33 Exit Settop v vuuce 4 Press the numbered buttons to enter the four numbers of your PIN You now see the Option column TWANVW ISN TVLIA 5 Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to highlight the Locking option 6 Press the RIGHT arrow button to move to the Setting column SETTINGS MENU cox Highlight a setting Press OK SELECT to activate it PREFERENCE OPTION ALQH 3AG Parental Control Locking Un Off Relock Off 7 Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to highlight the On option 8 Press the SELECT button This locks Parental Control All channels ratings and time periods selected for locking are now locked 9 To exit the Settings Menu Press the EXIT button AINO 45 Deactivating Parental Control You can unlock Parental Control permanently or temporarily When you unlock Parental Control temporarily it relocks automatically when you turn the settop off and then turn it back on Note If you tune to a locked channel a pop up mess
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