ARRIS DCT6412 Quick Start Guide

Any on-screen item highlighted in

ORANGE can be selected by pressing

button. (Note that some

Remotes have a

OK

Use the four Arrow buttons to move

the highlight to the right, left, up,

or down. Once the item you want is

highlighted, press

at any time to exit the

Menu and return to watching TV.

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Any on-screen item highlighted in

ORANGE can be selected by pressing

the OK button. (Note that some

OK button. (Note that some OK

Remotes have a

instead of

OK

•

Use the four Arrow buttons to move

the highlight to the right, left, up,

or down. Once the item you want is

highlighted, press

•

Press

EXIT

at any time to exit the

Menu and return to watching TV.

CHAN

button on the Remote until you see the title of a show you want to

watch – then release.

watch – then release.

Guide to the Remote Control

Interactive
Program
Guide

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CABLE Activates Remote
Control of Digital Cable
Box functions.

LOCK Accesses Parental
Blocking and Channel
Lock-out functions.

HELP Displays helpful
information about using
the GUIDE.

EXIT Removes on-screen
displays and menus to
resume watching full­screen TV.

ARROWS Moves the
ORANGE highlight up,
down, left, and right. Press

twice as a shortcut to
view the Mini-Guide (see
Mini-Guide section).

GUIDE Displays
program listings.

DAY Moves
forward or back through
the program listing one
day at a time.

INFO Displays a
description of the show
you are watching or have
selected in the Guide.

STOP, PAUSE, PLAY,
REW, REC, REPLAY,
FFWD Use these

buttons to control digital
recording and playback of
TV programs, just as you
would on a VCR. You can
also use them to Pause,
Play, Rewind, Instant
Replay and Fast Forward
live TV. (This feature
available with DVR-ready
cable boxes only.)

POWER Turns the Digital
Cable Box on or off.

MUTE Mutes the audio
portion of the program.
Press again to un-mute.

OK Selects the item
highlighted in ORANGE.
On some Remotes, this
function is labeled SELECT.

VOL Raises or lowers
volume levels.

CHAN Changes to the
next higher or lower
channel if pressed once.
If button is held down, it
quickly “surfs” through
channels. On some
remotes, this function is
labeled CH.

LAST Returns to the
previously tuned channel.
Press again to return to
the current channel.

FAV Displays your Favorite
Channels list for selection
or modi cation.

MENU Displays the
main TV menu.

PAGE Moves through
the program listings one
page at a time

Please Note: The remote
pictured here may not re ect
your actual remote, and
your remote may not have
all the buttons listed above.
However, the basic functions
and buttons should be the
same.

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Quick Reference

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other countries/regions. The names of actual companies and

of a button.
and special On Demand programming that you can order with the press
constantly updated array of top news stories and other content, weather,
and information. Simply choose News/Info from the Menu to see a
Your Digital Cable subscription gives you direct access to current news

Get the latest headlines?

With the IPG, you can zip through channels quickly – just press and hold the

Channel surf?

Only the checked channels appear in the Favorites list.
channel in turn. Then press OK to add (or delete) a check mark next to it.
Choose Change Favorites and use the Arrow buttons to highlight each
To edit your Favorite Channels list: Press the FAV button on your Remote.

and pressing OK.
Choose a program to watch by scrolling with the and Arrow buttons
Remote. You’ll see a program listing made up of only your Favorite Channels.
To select one of your Favorite Channels: Press the FAV button on your

in the Favorites list.
Press OK to add a check mark next to it. Only the checked channels appear
Arrow buttons to highlight each channel you want included on your list.
You’ll see a program listing made up of all available channels. Use the
To create your Favorite Channels list: Press the FAV button on the Remote.

symbol at the end of the program

Create and use a list of my favorite channels?

automatically, you won’t ever have to miss a show you want to watch.
capable boxes give you the capability to schedule a program to record
Note: Set Reminders is not available to DVR subscribers. Since DVR-

in front of their titles.

and press OK. The IPG will remind you with an

with
Shows for which Reminders have been set appear in the program listings

Reminder, select Clear Reminder and press OK.
on-screen message two minutes before the show begins. To cancel the

select Set Reminder
Guide, or any of the Search functions. Select the show and press OK. Then

Find a show you want to watch in the future using the Guide, the Mini-

Set a Reminder?

can also be used to block unauthorized Pay Per View purchases.
the controls you set won’t be changed without your approval. These PINs
can create up to two Personal Identi cation Numbers (PINs) to ensure that
you’ll be able to block access to shows either by channel or by rating. You
Settings from the Menu, and then select Parental Blocking. From here
Our Parental Blocking feature lets you do something about it. Select
Many parents are concerned about the programming their children watch.

Block out material that’s not suitable for children?

supports HDTV if HDTV is on the menu. Press MENU on the remote.
* Motorola models 5100, 6200, 6208 support HDTV. Your cable box

Menu or from Search by Category.
description, and can easily be found by selecting HDTV from either the
are identi ed in the Guide by a
quality this new technology has to offer. Shows being offered in HDTV
supports HDTV*, then you’re ready to enjoy the incredible picture
television. If you’ve purchased an HD-ready TV, and if your cable box
More and more people are entering the new era of High De nition

View a program in High De nition TV (HDTV)?

Recorded TV is on the menu. Press MENU on the remote.
* Motorola model 6208 supports the DVR. You have DVR capability if

accompanying Digital Video Recorder Quick Reference.
For a more complete description of DVR features, please consult the

box. You can even pause live TV, and then resume right where you left off!
TV shows—in full digital quality, and without tapes—directly to your cable
If you have a cable box with built-in DVR capability*, it’s a snap to record

Use the Digital Video Recorder (DVR)?

Per View offering for viewing at a later, more convenient time.
Subscribers with DVR capability (see below) can automatically record a Pay

instructions to complete your purchase.
Select a program and showtime that suits your schedule, and follow the
you’ll be able to view all the Pay Per View programs currently offered.
showtimes. Select Search from the Menu, and then select Pay Per View—
Unlike Video On Demand, Pay Per View programs are offered at speci c

Purchase Pay Per View programs?

and press OK.
home page. Just select News/Info from the Menu, highlight On Demand,
There is additional On Demand content accessible through the News/Info

want to watch and follow the instructions to complete your purchase.
to see the VOD titles that are currently available. Select a program you
select Video Store from the Menu (or choose Channel XX from the Guide)
anytime (and as many times as you like) within a set rental period. Simply
Video On Demand is programming that is available for you to watch

Access Video On Demand (VOD)?

OK to select it.

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SELECT button

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features.
to the main Menu of digital cable TV

• The MENU button takes you directly

program listings.

• Press GUIDE to go directly to

POWER button.
the Remote Control. Then press the
by pressing the CABLE button on

• To use the IPG, turn on the cable box

functions. For now, just remember these few simple rules:
Guide’s many features. On the facing page is a detailed description of its
Use your Remote Control to move quickly and easily through the Program

Navigating With Your Remote Control

of the most important features of the IPG and the Remote Control.
So keep this Quick Reference handy while watching TV. It contains an overview

to open up a new world of entertainment.
It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s easy to use. Just a few clicks of the Remote are all it takes

Remote Control . . . and that’s just the beginning.
stories, weather, sports, and more . . . on-screen games you can play using your
Choices like Video On Demand . . . round-the-clock access to the latest news

choices on your TV screen than ever before.
and the Interactive Program Guide (IPG), you’ve got a lot more entertainment
Welcome to the exciting, interactive world of digital cable! With digital cable

How Do I . . . How Do I . . .

Quick Tips

Welcome

Interactive Program Guide Features

1

Guide

The Guide displays a list of the
programs available to watch at the
present time and for up to  ve days
into the future. Press the GUIDE
button on your Remote Control to
access this list, or select Guide from
the Menu.

Use the Remote to navigate the
Guide while browsing through TV
listings.

• For a description of any program

listed, select it and press the INFO
button on your Remote Control.

• Use or to move through the program listings by channel.

• Use or to change the time of day displayed.

• Press

• Press and hold to skip rapidly ahead in time.

• Use PAGE or to move through the program listings one page at a time.*

• Highlight the show you wish to watch and press OK on your Remote Control. If

the show is not scheduled to be broadcast until later, you can set a Reminder** to
watch it later.

If you have a DVR-capable box, you can schedule the show for recording by selecting the show
and pressing the REC button.

* Remote Controls may vary; some may not have this button.

**DVR-capable boxes cannot set Reminders. See Quick Tips.

to expand the view to 90 minutes.

MENU (Press MENU to access this screen.)
The Menu is your gateway to all of the great features that your digital cable service

has to offer. Press MENU on your Remote Control to see the list of features and
functions. Then use the Arrow buttons to highlight the one you want, and press OK.

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Video Store

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News/Info

The News/Info Page is an exciting
new window on the world of news,
sports, and other content that you
can access any time, day or night. It
takes your TV to a whole new level
of interest and fun.

Click on a story line to read more
about it.

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Games

Have some fun by playing one of
these entertaining, one-person
games. Use the Arrow Buttons to
highlight the one you
want to play and press OK.

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2

Mini-Guide

The Mini-Guide displays program
listings while allowing you to
watch TV at the same time.
Navigate through the Mini-Guide
exactly as you do in the Guide.

• While watching TV, press
twice to view a one-line

version of the Mini-Guide.
The Mini-Guide will display
information on the show
you’re currently watching.
Press or to expand to
four channels of listings.

• While watching TV, press twice to view a four-channel version of the Mini-Guide.

3

Video Store

The Video Store is the best place
to  nd the latest On Demand
programming like movies, videos,
and special features.

Easily  nd a show you want to
order by browsing through the
available categories. In some cases
you can even watch a free preview.

Then order the program you want
with the press of a button.

4

High De nition Television (HDTV)

Now you can enjoy the awesome
picture quality of HDTV via digital
cable (if you have an HD-ready TV
and cable box*).

Easily search the TV listings for
shows being offered in HDTV. They
are identi ed in the Guide by a

symbol at the end of the

program description, and can easily
be found using the HDTV category
in the Menu.

* Motorola models 5100, 6200,
6208 support HDTV. Your cable
box supports HDTV if HDTV is on
the menu. (Press MENU on the
remote.)

5

Digital Video Recorder (DVR)

With a DVR-ready cable box* you
can record a favorite show—or an
entire series—without videotape.
You can also Pause, Rewind,
Replay, and Fast Forward live TV!

Record an upcoming show
by  nding it in the Guide,
highlighting it, and then
pressing the REC button on your
Remote. Recording takes place
automatically.

View the shows you’ve recorded
by pressing the LIST button on
your Remote and selecting a show
for viewing. Or select Recorded
TV from the Menu.

For a more complete description of DVR features, please consult the accompanying
Digital Video Recorder Quick Reference.

* Motorola model 6208 supports DVR. You have DVR capability if Recorded TV is
on the menu. (Press MENU on the remote.)

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Search

You can search the Guide for a
show by:

• Day and Time

• Program Title

• Actor or Topic

• Category – including Video
Store, Pay Per View, and HDTV

You can search for a Program Title,
Actor, or Topic by using the on-
screen keyboard to enter a program
title or keyword. Use the Arrow
buttons on your Remote Control to highlight the desired letter, press OK, then select
the next letter, and so on.

Once a show has been found (if available), it can be selected for immediate viewing.
Or you can set a Reminder* to watch it later.

If you have a DVR-capable box, you can schedule the show for recording by selecting
the show and pressing the REC button.

* DVR-capable boxes cannot set Reminders. See Quick Tips.

Parental
Controls

With Parental Controls, it’s easy to:

• Selectively block programming
by channel or by TV or Movie
rating.

• Selectively block Pay Per View
and VOD purchases.

• Set up 2 different user-de ned PINs.

9

Settings

The Settings menu allows you to:

• De ne your Favorite Channels,
which can be easily accessed
by pressing the FAV button on
the Remote.

• Remove channels you don’t
want to see in your channel
lineup.

• Choose a different language
for the Guide text on your TV
and for TV audio.

• Receive messages from your Cable Company.

• Set up Parental Blocking controls with a personalized PIN.

• Review Pay Per View and VOD purchases.

• Change audio output characteristics. See Quick Tips.

10

Help

The Help menu contains more detailed
information about the features and
functions of the IPG.

Video Tutorial
on Channel XX

Your Cable Company may choose
to offer an in-depth look at all of
the great Digital Cable features
available to you, and how you can
get the most out of them. Tune
in to Channel XX to watch this
continuously-running program. It is
also available in Spanish language
through the SAP setting on your
television set (if so equipped).