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User Guide
DCT6400 Series
High Definition
Dual uner T DVR
Cable R eceiver
INFO
MSGS.
ON
MENU
OPTION
RECORD
GUIDE
REMOTE
POWER
SELECT
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 UNLE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2 Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4 Follow instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14 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. 15 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 pre
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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 co
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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 BETWEEN YOU
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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., Broadband Communications Sector, 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044. Canadian Compliance This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of
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DCT6400 Series User Guide CONTENTS Introduction......................................................................................... 3 Operation............................................................................................. 6 Turning Power On and Off............................................................ 6 Changing Channels ...................................................................... 6 Adjusting the Volume ..............................................
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Recording Your Connections ........................................................... 30 Data Devices...................................................................................... 31 Data Features.............................................................................. 31 Troubleshooting................................................................................ 32 2
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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 DCT*, 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
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Message Indicator Lights when a message is waiting POWER switch Turns the DCT* on or off FRONT PANEL MENU switch Displays the menu area INFO switch Displays current channel and program information CURSOR POWER Moves cursor around program indicator guide and menu screens Lights to indicate DCT* is on AUDIO IN (L/R)* Connects to a CD player or stereo tuner USB* VIDEO IN* Connects to Connects to baseband
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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 REMOTE SMART indicator CARD* 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 Dolb
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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 or on the front panel of the DCT*, 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 contr
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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, th
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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. 8
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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
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Use your remote control or the cursor keys on the front panel to navigate the on-screen display: • Press the 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 keys. • To exit the menu and save your settings, press the POWER or MENU key. The HD settings are described in the table on the following pages. The DVI/YPbPr OUTPUT setting is displayed as YPbP
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DCT6400 Series User Guide User Settings Setting Description TV Type 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 bottom. • 4:3 PAN/SCAN fills the screen by cropping the left and right edges of widescreen programming. DVI/YPbPr Sets the video display format for
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Setting Description 4:3 Override 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 a 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
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DCT6400 Series User Guide Setting Description Background Sets the background color for closed captions. Defaults to Color AUTO. Options are AUTO, WHITE, BLACK, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, or CYAN. Background Sets the background opacity for closed captions. Defaults to Opacity AUTO. Options are AUTO, TRANSPARENT, TRANSLUCENT, SOLID, or FLASHING. Service Sets the service for closed captions. Defaults to AUTO. Selection Options are AUTO, PRIMARY LANGUAGE, SECONDARY LANGUAGE, 3
