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USER GUIDE
DCH100
Standard-Definition All-Digital
Cable Receiver
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. • Clean only with dry cloth. • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. • Do not install near any heat sourc
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IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Be sure to follow these requirements during transportation and installation. The plug is the mains disconnect device. It shall remain readily accessible and operable. During Transportation to the Subscriber Home Transport the cable terminal in its shipping box or an equally padded container. Do not expose the terminal to rain or moisture. ii
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During Installation Do not place the cable terminal in an enclosed area where the cooling vents are blocked or impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. Install the terminal so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not place the terminal on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that could block the ventilation openings. Install the terminal away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers and stoves. Installation of
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this de
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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 BETWE
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You may not: (1) Loan, distribute, rent, lease, give, sublicense or otherwise transfer the Software, in 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,
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U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The Product and documentation is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (c)(1)(ii) of The Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 52.227-7013. The contractor/manufacturer is Motorola, Inc., Connected Home Solutions, 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044. © 2007 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. MOTOROLA and t
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CONTENTS CONTENTS 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................1 Front Panel ................................................................................................2 Rear Panel.................................................................................................3 2 Operation .......................................................................................................4 Turning Power On and O
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1 INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on receiving a Motorola DCH100 Standard- Definition All-Digital Cable Receiver. This User Guide introduces you to the product’s basic features, 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
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1 INTRODUCTION Front Panel 1 Power Indicator — Lit when the unit is powered ON, unlit when unit is OFF 2 Message Indicator* — Lit when a new message is waiting to be read, unlit otherwise 2
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1 INTRODUCTION Rear Panel 1 RF In — Connects to cable signal from your service provider 2 RF Out — Ch 3/4 modulated audio/video (SDTV) to TV or VCR 3, 5 Digital Audio (S/PDIF) — Provides Dolby® Digital 5.1 audio or PCM output 4 S-Video — Connects to S-Video (SDTV) input of TV or VCR 6, 7 Video/Audio Out — Composite video (SDTV)/audio outputs 8 USB* 1.1 — High-speed peripheral device connection 9 Serial — Service only 10 External IR connector 11 Power supply connector 12 M-Card —
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2 OPERATION 2 OPERATION Turning Power On and Off Press POWER on the remote control to turn the DCH receiver on or off (standby). 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 three ways: • 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. • Select the channe
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2 OPERATION the interactive program guide instruction manual for detailed instructions. M-Card™ The M-Card is required to view cable television programs, previously recorded programs on the DVR, or interactive on-demand programs. The M-Card should not be removed. 5
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3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER 3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER Instructions and diagrams are included for the following connections: • A/V receiver (audio only) • Stereo standard-definition TV (SDTV) (audio and video) • Stereo SDTV and stereo VCR (audio and video) • A/V receiver, SDTV, and VCR (audio and video) 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 connect
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3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER Connecting Your DCH Receiver to an A/V Receiver (Audio Only) There are three options available for audio connections to your A/V receiver: • Digital audio (OPTICAL S/PDIF) — optical and coaxial • Digital audio (COAXIAL S/PDIF) — optical and coaxial • Stereo audio (AUDIO L and R) If your A/V receiver supports it, the optical S/PDIF or coaxial S/PDIF audio outputs offer a higher level of audio quality, including support for Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, than
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3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER Note: Only one audio connection is necessary. 8
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3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER Video Connection Options The DCH receiver offers several different video connection options. Composite video, S-Video, and RF coaxial connections allow you to view standard-definition TV programming. To determine whether your TV features RF coaxial, S-Video or composite video, check the manual supplied with your TV. Use the guidelines below to determine the best video connection for your home entertainment system. • Use S-Video connections if your TV ha
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3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER Connecting Your DCH Receiver to a Standard-Definition Stereo TV L/R audio S-video Video connection connection connection (composite) DCH100 DIGITAL AUDIO L RF OUT AUDIO EXT IR R RF IN POWER VIDEO S-VIDEO USB SERIAL ™ M-CARD DEVICE ONLY Cable in either / or INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO LEFT CABLE/ ANTENNA IN AUDIO RIGHT Note: If your equipment supports it: • The digital audio optical (optical S/PDIF) or digital audio coaxial (S/PDIF) audio outputs may be used
