ARRIS DCT6412 Quick Start Guide

Any on-screen item highlighted in

ORANGE can be selected by pressing

button. (Note that some

Remotes have a

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

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Use the four Arrow buttons to move

the highlight to the right, left, up,

or down. Once the item you want is

highlighted, press

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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.

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

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Quick Reference

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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.

SELECT button

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

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.

Video Store

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.

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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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.

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.

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.)

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.)

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.

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.

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).