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motorola DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide

1. If your equipment supports it S video connections may be used in place of the standard RCA video connections In most cases S video offers a higher level of standard definition video quality than RCA video 6 If your eguipment supports it the optical OPTICAL SPDIF or coaxial digital SPDIF audio outputs may be used in place ofthe stereo audio outputs AUDIO R and L In most cases these outputs offer a higher level of audio guality including support for 5 1 Surround Sound If you are connecting a coaxial cable from the TO TV VCR connector on the DCT to the coaxial CABLE ANTENNA IN connector on the TV you must tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 to view the DCT output Connecting the DCT in this manner will remove its high definition video capability Disconnect power from the before connecting or changing cable connections The DCT offers Component and DVI video outputs These outputs provide a high level of video quality If your High Definition television HDTV or home theater receiver supports either of these connections use one or the other instead of the RCA type or S Video connections For more information on connecting High Definition video see Connecting your DCT to an HDTV Video Only on page 16 CAUTION Do not place anything on top ofthe DCT especially other home entertainment components Be sure to provide adeguate ventilation to prevent overheating MOTOROLA RF B
2. 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 Dolby Pro Logic Verify that the receiver is properly configured to work with all connected speakers 36 DCT6200 DCT6208 User Guide 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
3. Video Only on page 16 27 MOTOROLA CONNECTING YOUR DCT TO A STEREO TV VCR AND DVD i 0009 75 5 Video Audio connection connection connection connection DCT6200 DCT6208 VCR Stereo TV INPUT INPUT OUTPUT svo SERRE AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO vo auo CABLE ANTENNA IN AUDIORICHT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO S VIDEO COAX OPTICAL L DIGITAL ANALOG Either or li 28 DCT6200 DCT6208 User Guide Connecting a Stereo TV VCR and DVD This cable configuration may be used for a mono or stereo VCR because the VCR audio and video jacks are not used If your TV supports multiple sets of video and audio inputs such as VID1 VID2 etc see the diagram Connecting a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR to connect your DCT VCR and TV When you have completed those connections refer to the diagram illustrated here to connect your DVD to your TV 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT 2 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the TO TV VCR connector on the DCT and the CABLE ANTENNA IN connector on the VCR 3 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the TO TV connector on the VCR and the CABLE ANTENNA IN connector on the stereo TV 4 Connect a stereo audio cable to the INPUT AUDIO LEFT and RIGHT co
4. 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 e Connect the equipment on a circuit different from the one the receiver is on e 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 responsibility that the produc
5. 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 music and text i
6. Selects the video display for the DVI and YPbPr component video outputs The LED panel will display the format you have selected Defaults to 1080i Options are 10801 720p 480p or 4801 Some TVs can only support certain display formats Check your TV User Guide for more information f you are not using an HDTV selecting a format other than 480i will cause the on screen display to go blank If this happens you can still view your settings on the LED panel to change the format back to 480i 12 DCT6200 DCT6208 User Guide Setting Description 4 3 Override Selects the DVI or YPbPr Component video output format of the DCT when itis tuned to 4 3 standard definition programs Defaults to 480i Options are OFF 480i or 480p f the DVI YPbPr Output is set to 480i this setting becomes redundant and defaults to OFF This setting provides the ability to specify how 4 3 pictures are to be displayed on your TV Most TV programming is 4 3 aspect ratio square Selecting OFF will display regular TV programs that are 4 3 aspect ratio in widescreen format If you have a widescreen TV black bars will be placed on the left and right of the picture to fit your screen Selecting OFF when you have a 4 3 TV Type may result in a small picture with black bars on all four sides of the screen Selecting 480i will transmit TV programs that are not high definition in their original 480i format Some TVs cannot display 480i forma
7. Connects to audio input of a stereo receiver DCT6200 DCT6208 User Guide AIB Indicator Lights if optional switch is activated SELECT switch Selects menu options GUIDE switch Displays the program guide AIB switch Manually enables RF bypass function optional CHANNEL REMOTE indicator Lights to indicate Supports electronic commerce using a remote control Smart Card is in use Display CHANNEL Displays channel number and time of day Scrolls down or up through the channels SPDIF Provides DolbyG Digital 5 1 audio or PCM audio VIDEO IN Connects to baseband video output from a VCR camcorder or other video device VIDEO OUT Delivers video to an external device such as a TV or VCR BACK PANEL AC Switched Outlet Connect AC power cord from another device such as a TV or VCR OPTICAL SPDIF SOOV Bde EBTT video IEEE 1394 Connects to audio and video devices OPTICAL SPDIF Provides Dolby Digital 5 1 audio or PCM audio S Video Connect to S Video input of TV or VCR Your DCT6200 DCT6208 may not support all of the inputs and outputs shown Q MOTOROLA BASIC 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 Y
8. 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 the batteries in the remote control Install new batteries if needed 35 MOTOROLA 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 etc
9. 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 eguipment 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 eguipment during a lightning storm or when itis 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 overhead power lines or where
10. 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 User Guide DCT refers to both the DCT6200 and DCT6208 High Definition Cable Receivers Q 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 Q MOTOROLA 0009 VIDEO IN L AUDIOIN R MSGS 510 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 camcorder or other video device TO TV VCR AUDIO IN R L Connects to TV or VCR CABLE IN Connects to cable signal from your service provider Connects to a CD player or stereo tuner ETHERNET DVI Supports PC Connects DCT networking br ETHERNET DVI D OUT IR Pass Card Enables DCT to control a VCR while recording a selected program Not supported by all program guides USB Connecis to support devices AUDIO OUT RIL
11. 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 high definition video For more information see Connecting your DCT to an HDTV Video Only on page 16 25 Q MOTOROLA CONNECTING YOUR DCT TO AN A V RECEIVER TV AND VCR i OB RF 75 ohm Video Audio Digital audio Optical connection connection connection connection connection DCT6200 DCT6208 Cable in Stereo VCR Stereo TV UT ANTERNA IN AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO Pa AUDIO LEFT CABLE ANTENNA IN AUDIO RIGHT AIV receiver DIGITAL INPUT COAX OPTICAL TVIMONITOR SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS VIDEO S VIDEO oo o o i 26 DCT6200 DCT6208 User Guide Connecting an A V Receiver TV and VCR 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT 2 Connect a stereo audio cable to the AUDIO OUTR and L connectors on the DCT and the INPUTR and L connectors on the A V receiver 3 Connect a video cable to the VIDEO OUT connector on the DCT and the CABLE TV VIDEO connector on the A V receiver 4 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 5 Connect a stereo audio cable to the OUTPUT AUDIO
12. 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 high definition 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 SD 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 37 MOTOROLA Problem Possible Solution There are black bars to the right and left of the picture There are black 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 the 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 All 4 3 HDTVs display HD programs in letterbox format bars above and below the picture black bars
13. IGITAL INPUT COAX OPTICAL VIDEO S VIDEO TV MONITOR SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS 31 MOTOROLA GRAPHICS OVERLAYING THE VIDEO 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 enables closed captions or scrolls through a program grid Overlaying graphics are not available on all DCT video output and mode combinations The following table summarizes the availability of overlaying graphics for each DCT video output combination DVIor DCT6200 DCT6200 Secondary Video Output YPbPr Primary Video Output Output S Video Out RF Out Mode or YPbPr Out 1080i Graphics overlay Video only Video only Video only supported 720p Graphics overlay Video only Video only Video only supported 480p Graphics overlay Video only Video only Video only supported 480i Graphics overlay Graphics Graphics Graphics supported overlay overlay overlay supported supported supported The 4 3 Override feature enables you to specify a different Output Mode for high definition DVI or YPbPr programming and standard definition 4 3 programming If the 4 3 Override is set to 480i and the subscriber tunes to a 4 3 standard channel the DCT displays graphics overlays on
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15. NTRODUCTION Welcome and congratulations on receiving a Motorola DCT High Definition 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 guality music with personal video recording PVR and the incredible picture guality and sound of High Definition TV The DCT6200 is the next generation of Motorola s DCT5100 platform enhanced with an 800 MIPS internal processor The DCT6200 also includes an Entertainment Package that enables a direct digital connection to consumer audio and video devices via 1394 DTV and DVI interfaces The DCT6208 is fully equipped with an integrated 80 GB hard drive for hours of PVR functionality including the capability of recording high definition programs The DCT62068 also features a 1394 Firewire digital interface to enable external hard drive expansion for increased storage or connection to future networked video devices This User Guide introduces you to the basic features of the DCT 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
16. OUT R and L connectors on the stereo VCR and the VCR AUDIO IN R and L connectors on the A V receiver 6 Connect a video cable to the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo VCR and the vIDEO VCR OUT connector on the A V receiver 7 Connect a video cable to the OUTPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo VCR and the VIDEO VCR IN connector on the A V receiver 8 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 If your equipment supports it S video connections may be used in place of the standard RCA video connections In most cases S video offers a higher level of standard definition video quality than RCA video The optional connections marked with an allow you to use the DCT and TV without powering on the VCR and A V Receiver Connect RF coaxial cable to the TO TV VCR connector on the DCT and the CABLE ANTENNA IN connector on the stereo VCR e Connect an RF coaxial cable to the TO TV connector on the stereo VCR and the CABLE ANTENNA IN connector on the stereo TV The video connection method does not support high definition video For more information see Connecting your DCT to an HDTV
17. TO Opacity Options AUTO TRANSPARENT TRANSLUCENT SOLID or FLASHING Service Selects the service to be used for closed captions Defaults to Selection AUTO Options are AUTO PRIMARY LANGUAGE SECONDARY LANGUAGE 3 4 5 or 6 Settings Selects the default settings for closed captions AUTO or the settings you have configured USER Defaults to AUTO Options are AUTO or USER Restore Resets the on screen display options to their default settings Defaults 14 DCT6200 DCT6208 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 AN Receiver Audio Stereo TV Stereo TV and Stereo VCR AN Receiver TV and VCR Stereo TV VCR and DVD In this User Guide DCT refers to both the DCT6200 and DCT6208 High Definition Cable Receivers 15 Q MOTOROLA CONNECTING YOUR DCT TO A HDTV VIDEO ONLY DVI Component video connection connection DCT6200 DCT6208 ANTENNA IN 16 DCT6200 DCT6208 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 DCT Or Connect a DVI cable to the Dvi D oUT connector on the DCT and the DVI HDTV co
18. User Guide MOTOROLA intelligence everywhere DCT6200 DCT6208 High Definition Cable Receiver 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 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 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 for proper ground
19. YPASS i RF 75 ohm connection DCT6200 DCT6208 To TV DCT6200 DCT6208 User Guide The DCT may be eguipped with an optional RF Bypass switch When the optional RF bypass switch is activated it routes the cable signal directly to a cable ready TV bypassing the DCT This configuration enables you to view clear unscrambled analog programming on the direct cable signal should the DCT be powered off The RF bypass is not available on all cable systems Q MOTOROLA OPTIMIZING YOUR DCT OUTPUT SETTINGS The Motorola DCT delivers high quality video for high definition TVs using the YPbPr component and DVI D video connectors This section describes how to use the on screen display to set your DCT to automatically optimize both standard and high definition video based on your HDTV and personal preferences You can use your on screen menu to configure your high definition settings for TV type DVI and or YPbPr video output and closed captioning To access your high definition settings ensure that your DCT is plugged into a power outlet and is turned off Press the MENU key on the front panel If your TV is on the on screen display menu appears listing the settings you can configure USER SETTINGS gt TVTYPE 16 9 DVI YPbPr OUTPUT 10801 4 3 OVERRIDE 480i CLOSED CAPTION DISABLED Use your remote control or the cursor keys on the front panel to n
20. 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 DCT 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 offer a zoom feature that may be able to remove the black bars see the TV manual for information about zooming 4 3 video 38 DCT6200 DCT6208 User Guide 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 res
21. all outputs even if the DVI or YPbPr Output Mode is 1080i 720p or 480p 32 DCT6200 DCT6208 User Guide DATA DEVICES DCT6200 DCT6208 USB Audio Video devices devices Do not attempt to connect data devices without contacting your service provider Advanced data features reguire the proper application and network infrastructure to operate 33 MOTOROLA 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 Telephony 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 34 DCT6200 DCT6208 User Guide 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
22. avigate the on screen display Press the 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 Y keys To exit the menu and save your settings press the POWER or MENU key The high definition settings are described in the table on the following pages 10 DCT6200 DCT6208 User Guide The DVI YPbPr OUTPUT setting displays 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 TVis 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 11 Q MOTOROLA User Options Setting Description TV Type Selects the type of TV The LED panel will display the output type you have selected Defaults to 16 9 Options are 16 9 for wide screen TVs 4 3 LETTERBOX or 4 3 PAN SCAN for normal TVs 4 3 LETTERBOX allows you to view widescreen programming in a letterbox format through the S video composite video or RF video outputs when the DCT is tuned to a widescreen program 4 3 PAN SCAN allows you to view widescreen programming in 4 3 full screen format through the S video composite video or RF video outputs when the DCT is tuned to a widescreen program Y Pb Pr Output
23. e to the TO TV VCR connector on the DCT and the CABLE ANTENNA IN connector on the TV Or 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 OUT 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 High Definition video For more information see Connecting your DCT to an HDTV Video Only on page 16 23 MOTOROLA CONNECTING YOUR DCT TO A STEREO TV AND STEREO VCR i 0 y RF 75 ohm Video Audio connection connection connection DCT6200 DCT6208 Cable in Stereo VCR Stereo TV S VIDEO vor AUDIOLEFT CABLE ANTENNA IN S aunio RICHT 24 DCT6200 DCT6208 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 OUTR 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 AUDIOR and L connectors on the Stereo VCR and the INPUT AUDIO RIGHT and LEFT connectors on the stereo TV
24. ing 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 I Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Antenna lead in wire 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 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 bracket or table The p
25. 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 a 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 If the 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 operation Ifthe equipment ha
26. l 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 connectors 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 Output Settings 21 Q MOTOROLA CONNECTING YOUR DCT TO A STEREO TV i 0 9 RF 75 ohm S Video Video Audio connection connection connection connection DCT6200 DCT6208 Cable in Cl 5 Either or m I Either or S VIDEO VIDEO SABLE AUDIO LEFT ANTENNA IN E ier AUDIO RIGHT 22 DCT6200 DCT6208 User Guide Connecting a Stereo TV 1 2 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT Connect a second RF coaxial cabl
27. ncorporated therein is owned by Motorola or its third party licensors and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions Except as otherwise expressly provided in this License the copying reproduction distribution or preparation of derivative works of the Software any portion of the Product or the documentation is strictly prohibited by such laws and treaty provisions Nothing in this License constitutes a waiver of Motorola s rights under United States copyright law This License and your rights regarding any matter it addresses are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without reference to conflict of laws principles THIS LICENSE SHALL TERMINATE AUTOMATICALLY if you fail to comply with the terms of this License Motorola is not responsible for any third party software that is provided as a bundled application or otherwise with the Software or that is downloaded to or otherwise installed on the Product 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 requirement
28. nnector on your TV 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 Output Settings 17 MOTOROLA CONNECTING YOUR DCT TO A HDTV AUDIO ONLY Of Audio connection DCT6200 DCT6208 AUDIO LEFT CABLE ANTENNA IN AUDIO RIGHT 18 DCT6200 DCT6208 User Guide Connecting HDTV Audio Only e 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 HDTV For information on configuring your DCT settings see Optimizing Your DCT Output Settings 19 MOTOROLA CONNECTING YOUR DCT TO AN A V RECEIVER AUDIO ONLY w 9 Audio Digital audio Optical connection connection connection DCT6200 DCT6208 1 Either or VIDEO DIGITAL INPUT COAX OPTICAL TVIMONITOR SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS VCR VIDEO S VIDEO A V receiver 20 DCT6200 DCT6208 User Guide Connecting an A V Receiver Audio Only There are three options available for audio connections to your A V receiver Optica
29. nnectors on the stereo TV and the AUDIO OUT ANALOG R and L connectors on the DVD 5 Connect a video cable to the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo TV and the VIDEO OUT VIDEO connector on the DVD Or Connect an S video cable to the INPUT S VIDEO connector on the stereo TV and the VIDEO OUT S VIDEO connector on the DVD The video connection method illustrated here does not support high definition video For more information see Connecting your DCT to an HDTV Video Only on page 16 29 Q 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 equipment or add new equipment Disconnect the power from the DCT before connecting or changing cable connections Do not place another component or object on top of the DCT 30 DCT6200 DCT6208 User Guide DCT6200 DCT6208 VCR TV R L icd INPUT OUTPUT owon ANTENNA IN AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN 6 9 9169 9 CABLE R ANTENNA IN 6 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT 9 DVD Stereo receiver AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO S VIDEO COAX OPTICAL amp DIGITAL ANALOG AN receiver D
30. ou can change channels in two ways e Press CHANNEL A or V 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 want to tune 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 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 interactive program guide instruction manual for detailed instructions DCT6200 DCT6208 User Guide AUDIO VIDEO CONNECTIONS Before you move or change components on your entertainment system review the following For basic cable connections use 75 ohm coaxial cables eguipped with F type connectors A 6 foot coaxial cable is provided to connect the DCT to your cable wall outlet A 6 foot component video cable and left right audio cables are also provided to connect the DCT to your TV
31. r product or service names are the property of their respective owners Motorola Inc 2003 DCT6200 DCT6208 User Guide CONTENTS IntroduCtion 5 3 Basic Operation ANEKA ee trente ERES EH EA ANA 6 Turning Power On and Off 6 Changing Channels ss 6 Adjusting the Volume 6 Interactive Program Guide 6 Audio Video Connections ss 7 eis MS 8 Optimizing Your Output Settings 1 10 User Options KAGEN A ma 12 Connecting Your esses nnne nnne 15 Connecting Your DCT to HDTV Video Only 16 Connecting Your DCT to a HDTV Audio Only 18 Connecting Your DCT to an A V Receiver Audio Only 20 Connecting your to a Stereo 22 Connecting your to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR 24 Connecting your to an A V Receiver TV and VCR 26 Connecting your to a Stereo TV VCR and DVD 28 Recording Your Connections mms 30 Graphics Overlaying the Video 32 Q MOTOROLA Data Devices serren 33 Data Features il 34 Troubleshooting sssaaa aukraad n nn 35 SpecifICatiOns use NA e nu 40 Physical Dimensions 40 DCT6200 DCT6208 User Guide I
32. roduct 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 contact your electrician to
33. s 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 Statement for a Class B
34. s 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 2003 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 is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories All othe
35. t 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 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 TERMS OF THIS LICE
36. t on their component video inputs Y Pb Pr Check your TV User Guide for more information Selecting 480p will convert TV programs that are not high definition to a higher quality 480p format Some TVs cannot display 480p format on their component video inputs Y Pb Pr Check your TV User Guide for more information Closed Caption Turns closed captions off or on The LED panel will display the status of the closed captions Defaults to DISABLED Options are ENABLED or DISABLED Pen Size Selects the font size for closed captions Defaults to AUTO Options are AUTO STANDARD LARGE or SMALL Font Style Selects 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 Fore ground Color Selects the foreground color for closed captions Defaults to AUTO Options are AUTO WHITE BLACK RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW MAGENTA or CYAN Fore ground Opacity Selects the opacity of the closed captions foreground Defaults to AUTO Options are AUTO TRANSPARENT TRANSLUCENT SOLID or FLASHING 13 Q MOTOROLA Setting Description Back Selects the background color for closed captions Defaults ground to AUTO Options are AUTO WHITE BLACK RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW MAGENTA or CYAN Back Selects the background opacity for closed captions Defaults ground to AU
37. ults 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 39 Q MOTOROLA SPECIFICATIONS Physical Dimensions Size 17 13 in x 12 75 in x 2 75 in Weight 9 5 pounds 40 Visit our website at www motorola com O MOTOROLA 494289 001 08 03 MGBI

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