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User Guide
DCX3501–M
High-Definition All-Digital Dual Tuner DVR
Set-top
b
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MOTOROLA and the Stylized M logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. CableCARD, M-Card , and DOCSIS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of JDMI Licensing LLC. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Macrovision is a registered trademark of Macrovi
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Safety & Regulatory Information B Safety & Regulatory Information i IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth. • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. • Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (includ
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Safety & Regulatory Information B During Installation • Do not place the 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 register
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Safety & Regulatory Information B FCC Declaration Of Conformity Motorola Mobility Inc., 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044, 1-215-323-1000, declares that the DCX3501-M set- top complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Canada Industry Canada (IC) This Class B digital device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Caring for the Environment by Recycling When you see
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Software License B Software License ii 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 LEGAL
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Table of Contents B Contents Safety & Regulatory Information .................................................................................................. i Software License .......................................................................................................................... iv Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1 Overview ...............................
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Table of Contents B Connecting an A/V Receiver — Audio ........................................................................................... 16 Connecting Your DCX Set-top to an HDTV — Alternate Audio ..................................................... 17 Connecting an SDTV ...................................................................................................................... 18 Connecting Your DCX Set-top to an SDTV ..................................................
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Introduction B Introduction 1 Overview Congratulations on receiving a Motorola DCX3501-M Series High-Definition All-Digital Dual Tuner Cable Set-top, one of the most advanced interactive digital cable set-tops available today. 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 a dual tuner-digital video recorde
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Introduction B Front Panel 1 Cursor — Menu navigation Select — Selects menu options 2 Power — Turns the set-top on and off (standby) 3 Menu — Displays the menu 4 Guide — Displays the program guide 5 Info — Displays current channel and program information 6 Format * — Change the video output format 7 Channel — Changes channel up or down * Availability of certain features is dependent upon application support. 2 High-Definition All-Digital Dual Tuner DVR Set-top DCX3501–M • Us
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Introduction B Rear Panel 1 Cable In — Connects to cable signal from your service provider 2 RF Out — Ch 3/4 modulated audio/video (SDTV) to TV or VCR 3 S-Video — Connects to S-Video (SDTV) input of TV or VCR ® 4 Digital Audio (Coaxial S/PDIF) — Provides Dolby Digital or PCM output ® Digital Audio (Optical S/PDIF) — Provides Dolby Digital or PCM output 5 Video outputs / YPbPr — Component video output (HDTV) 6 Video Out — Composite Video (SDTV) 7 Audio Out — L/R audio 8 eSATA* — E
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Operation B Operation 2 Turning Power On and Off Press power on the front panel or remote control to turn the DCX set-top on or off (standby). When using the remote control, be sure it is in cable mode by pressing cable before pressing power. When using the front panel please note that the front panel buttons are touch-sensitive, so simply touch the power icon to turn on the set-top. Changing Channels You can change channels in three ways: • Press channel + or – on the front panel
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Operation B Front Panel Format Button The Format button located on the front panel of the DCX3501-M set-top allows you to quickly change the video output format used by the Component Video (YPbPr) and HDMI outputs. The DCX3501-M set-top is capable of providing the following video formats on the YPbPr and HDMI video outputs: • High Definition 1080i (1920 x 1080 pixels) • High Definition 720p (1280 x 720 pixels) • Enhanced Definition 480p (720 x 480 pixels) • Standard Definition 480i (7
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Operation B 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. 6 High-Definition All-Digital Dual Tuner DVR Set-top DCX3501–M • User Guide 365-095-16095-x.2
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Digital Video Recorder (DVR) B Digital Video Recorder (DVR) 3 The DCX3501-M set-top is equipped with an internal hard drive for DVR (Digital Video Recorder) functionality, which provides the ability to record both Standard Definition TV (SDTV) and High Definition TV (HDTV) programs. Storage time varies based on the video format and specific channel. The DCX3501-M set-top is also equipped with an eSATA interface on the rear panel. This interface allows the connection of an extern
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Digital Video Recorder (DVR) B 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 DVR while recording up to two other programs at the same time. You can also easily switch from viewing the pre-recorded program and either of the programs you’re recording. Play Recorded Programming On Networked Set-tops In Your Home. Using integrated MoCA network
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Digital Video Recorder (DVR) B Using the External DVR Expansion Feature To use the external DVR expansion feature of the DCX3501-M, first ensure that your service provider has authorized your DCX3501-M for external DVR functionality. If authorized, follow these steps to begin using the external DVR feature: 1. Power on your DCX3501-M and your television and ensure that you have a picture. 2. Connect a compatible eSATA hard disk drive to the DCX3501-M using the eSATA cable supplied with
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Connecting Your DCX Set-top B Connecting Your DCX Set-top 4 Instructions and diagrams are included for the following connections: • High-Definition Television (HDTV) • A/V receiver — Audio • Standard-Definition TV (SDTV) • Standard-Definition TV (SDTV) and VCR/DVD Recorder • A/V receiver, Standard-Definition TV (SDTV), and VCR/DVD Recorder Before you move or change components on your entertainment system, review the following: • For basic cable connections, use 75 ohm coaxial
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Connecting Your DCX Set-top B HDMI or IEEE-1394 — HDTV and SDTV HDMI and IEEE-1394 offer higher quality HD video than component video. • If your TV has an HDMI input, this is for both audio and video. Connect a Standard HDMI cable to the TV and to the HDMI connector on your DCX set-top. • HDMI and IEEE-1394 outputs provide video and audio, so no separate audio connections are required if you plan to use your TV’s speakers as the primary audio source. • On-screen graphics will not be di
