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User Guide
DCT3400 Series
High-Definition
DVR Set-Top Box
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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 REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK, 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
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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 grounding 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 E
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If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
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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 Y
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Contact Us For technical support for your cable terminal, call Motorola Support at 1-866-668-2271 or 1-866-MOT-BCS1. For questions about your cable TV service, call your service provider. For Motorola consumer cable products, education, and support: http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/home_entertainment.asp For an overview of high definition television (HDTV): http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/hdtv ____________________________________
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DCT3400 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 ..............................................................28 Data Devices..........................................................................................29 Troubleshooting....................................................................................30 2
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DCT3400 User Guide INTRODUCTION Congratulations on receiving a Motorola DCT3400 Series High Definition Advanced DVR Cable Terminal. 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 recorder (DVR) and the incredible picture quality and sound of high definition TV (HDTV). HDTV provides u
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R O S Message Indicator Lights when message is waiting POWER switch Turns unit on or off FRONT PANEL MENU switch Displays menu INFO switch Displays current channel and program information INFO MSGS. MENU ON POWER DCT3412 I Dual Tuner DVR / HDTV Capable POWER indicator Lights when unit is on CURSOR Moves cursor around guide and menu screens VIDEO OUT Video output to TV, VCR, or other device IR Enables you to control VCR S-VIDEO while recording selected program Output to (Not supported by al
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L E N N DCT3400 User Guide RECORD Indicator Lights when DVR is recording SELECT switch Selects menu options GUIDE switch Displays program guide OPTION switch Reserved OPTI ON RECORD GU I D E REMO T E SELECT REMOTE indicator CHANNEL Lights when remote Scrolls up or down control is in use through the channels Display Displays channel number and time of day BACK PANEL AC Switched Outlet Y Pb Pr ETHERNET* Provides AC power to TV, HDTV video RJ-45 connector VCR, or other device output VIDEO Y S-
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OPERATION Turning Power On and Off Press POWER on the front panel to turn the cable terminal 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 cable terminal front panel, 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 rem
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DCT3400 User Guide DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER (DVR) The DCT3400 contains a hard drive for the digital video recorder (DVR) to record standard- and high-definition TV (HDTV) programs. A standard VCR records and plays analog video. DVR records and plays digital video. Unlike an analog tape, the hard drive allows simultaneous recording and playback. A DVR offers the ability to control your viewing experience by pausing (time shifting) live TV and providing trick playback modes (pause, fas
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OPTIMIZING YOUR CABLE TERMINAL FOR HIGH DEFINITION TV The DCT3400 outputs HD video through its Y Pb Pr (component), HDMI, or IEEE 1394 connectors. This section describes how to optimize standard and HD video based on your HDTV and personal preferences. If you use the IEEE 1394 output, no adjustments to the settings are required. For a TV with an HDMI connection, be sure the TV is on and connected to the HDMI OUT connector before adjusting the settings. Motorola recommends using HDM
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DCT3400 User Guide Use your remote control or the cursor keys on the front panel to navigate the on-screen display: • Press the ▲ and ▼ keys to highlight the setting you wish to change. • Press the ► key to select an option. • To exit the setting and move to another setting, use the ▲ and ▼ keys. If the User Settings menu does not display on the HDTV screen, the TV may not support the default video output setting. Use the front panel LED to adjust the settings as described in “T
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Setting Description 4:3 Override Sets the display format for 4:3 standard-definition programming. If the YPbPr Output is set to 1080i, 720p, or 480p, this setting defaults to 480i. If the YPbPr 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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DCT3400 User Guide Setting Description Font Opacity Sets the opacity. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO, TRANSPARENT, TRANSLUCENT, SOLID, or FLASHING. Font Edge Type Sets the edge appearance — AUTO, NONE, RAISED, DEPRESSED, UNIFORM, LEFT SHADOWED, or RIGHT SHADOWED. The default is AUTO. Font Edge Color Sets the edge color — AUTO, WHITE, BLACK, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, or CYAN. The default is AUTO. Background Sets the background color for closed captions. Defaults to
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ON-SCREEN GRAPHICS The DCT3400 can generate on-screen 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 cable terminal overlays these graphics whenever you display a menu, enable closed captions, or scroll through a program grid. On-screen graphics are available for all DCT3400 video outputs except IEEE 1394. 12
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DCT3400 User Guide CONNECTING YOUR CABLE TERMINAL This section describes connecting the cable terminal to your home entertainment system. Instructions and diagrams are included for connections to: • High definition television (HDTV) • A/V Receiver – Audio • Stereo TV • Stereo TV and Stereo VCR • A/V Receiver, TV, and VCR Before you move or change components on your entertainment system, review the following: • For basic cable connections, use 75-ohm coaxial cables equipped wit
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Video Connection Options The DCT3400 offers the following video outputs: HDTV Component video, HDMI, or IEEE 1394 Standard Composite video, S-Video, or RF coaxial To determine the available inputs on your TV, check the manual supplied with the TV or the TV itself. Use the following guidelines to determine the best video connection for your home entertainment system: • Component video (Y Pb Pr) – HDTV and standard The Y, Pb, and Pr outputs provide component video, which is the mos
