Motorola DCT6412 User Manual

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User’s Reference Manual

The Power of i.

™

Table of Contents

Welcome

Motorola DCT6412 (Set-Top Box)

ecording Capacity

Basic i-Guide Navigation Tips

Remote Control Features

Your Access to Digital Cable

Search Categories and Listings

The DCT6412 Front Panel

The DCT6412 Back Panel

Important Safety Instructions

Main Menu

Picture in Guide

On-Screen Program Guide

Quick Menu

Listings by Time

Navigating Listings

Listings By Channel

A-Z Title Search

Adult Programming

gram Information

Action Icons

Reminders

Setting Reminders

Reminder Options

mart Channel Surfing (Flip & Mini Guide)

Flip

uide (Browse)

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Digital Music

Local Weather

Messages

CONTENTS

Parental Locks and Purchase PINS

PINS Setup

Parental Locks Setup

View Locked Programs

Bypass or Clear Locks

Restore Locks

Favorites

Setup

Guide Setup

Cable Box Setup

Audio Setup

Screen Position Setup

Text Language Setup

Digital Pay-Per-View (PPV) (Optional Feature)

Ordering Pay-Per-View

Ordering Pay-Per-View By Phone

Ordering Pay-Per-View Packages

Canceling a Pay-Per-View Order

Pay-Per-View Notices

On Demand (OND) (Optional Feature)

Accessing On Demand

Ordering On Demand Programs

Watching On Demand Programs

emand Packages

On D

CONTENTS

HDTV (Optional Feature)

igital Video Recording (DVR)

Control Live TV

Playback Controls

Using the Remote Control Arrow Buttons

Status Bar

Pause

Rewind

Fast Forward

Slow Motion

Instant Replay

Return to Live TV

Swap Between Two Programs

Your Personal Video Library

Building Your Library - Recording Programs

One-Touch Record

Record Interactively from Program Information

Manually Schedule A Recording

Record Two Programs at Once

Record A Series

Managing Scheduling Conflicts

iew Your List of Scheduled Recordings

ording Options

difying R

Recording Notices

View Programs Stored In Your Personal Video Library

Managing Your Personal Video Library

Frequently Asked Questions

Interactive Program Guide

On D

Digital Video Recorder

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emand (Optional F

Recording and Playback of Recorded Programs

anaging

Your Recordings

CONTENTS

Controlling Live TV

Troubleshooting

WELCOME

Welcome to The Power of i™.

Introducing the all new interactive program guide from TV Guide. i-GuideTMgives you The Power of i.It’s intuitive, intelligent, and inspiring. It unlocks a world

of greater choice,convenience and control as you watch television.

With Digital Cable, you have more programming choices than ever before.And with i-Guide,you can effortlessly find the television entertainment you want to see. i-Guide puts you in control, all at the touch of a button.

i-Guide displays 90 minutes of program listings.Best of all, it’s so easy to use,you won’t need a degree in computer science to find out what’s on. you want. In no time, you’ll be able to Set Reminders, Favorites,Parental Locks, and use our Mini Guide to find out what’s next,while you continue to enjoy great TV.

i-Guide, the world of television is at your fingertips.

With

That’s The Power of i.

Use this Reference Guide to get started enjoying your Digital Cable…

i-Guide’s Quick Menu allows you to move easily to the programming and information

WELCOME

Digital Cable Box(Set-Top Box)

Motorola DCT6412

Welcome and congratulations on receiving a Motorola DCT6400 Series High Definition Dual Tuner DVR 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, On Demand Video (OND), 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).

The DCT includes an “Entertainment Package”that enables a direct digital connection to consumer audio and video devices through 1394-DTV and DVI interfaces. The DCT* is fully equipped with a factory installed hard drive for hours of DVR functionality,which includes the capability of recording High Definition (HD) programs and watch and record functionality.

DIGITAL CABLE BOX / DCT6412

This User Guide introduces you to the basic features of the DCT*.Please take a few moments to read through this User Guide as the diagrams,guide features and Question & Answer section will help you make the most of your home entertainment experience.

Recording Capacity

The recording capacity on the DVR depends on the video format of the programming you wish to record.Here are some guidelines for determining recording capacity:

• Analog TV Shows (not digital) – Typically analog cable channels are channels 2 through 78, but may vary depending on your cable system. Recording capacity is between 30 to 37 hours.

• D

igital TV Shows (compressed) – Typically digital cable channels are channels 100 and above,

but vary depending on your cable system. Recording capacity is between 75 to 90 hours.

• High Definition TV Shows (HDTV) – Shows that are broadcast in HD may be recorded in the same format, provided your

etween 12 to 20 hours.

y is b

apacit

Motorola and TV Guide cannot guarantee the exact amount of programming that each subscriber will

e able t

o record.The approximate time depends on the programming type.

DVR is connected to a High Definition Television.Recording

The DCT6412 Front Panel

The DCT6412 front panel has 12 keys and an LED display. Use the keys to perform basic functions such as access the interactive program guide,navigate menus, record, and watch using dual tuner functionality and purchase (OND) and Pay-Per-View events.

Key Description

1 LED Displays the channel number or time of day.

There are four indicator lights on the LED screen:

• MSGS - the DCT6412 has received

• ON - the DCT6412 is powered on

• REMOTE - the remote control is in use

• Red Record Indicator

Messages for you to read

On Demand

4 POWER Turns the device on or off.

5 INFO Displays the current channel and program information.

6 A/B TV Use to manually enable the RF bypass function.You must have a cable-ready TV

7 SELECT Selects menu options,

8 GUIDE Displays the program guide.

9 CHANNEL + Changes the channels by moving up or down.

10 SMART CARD SLOT Not currently enabled – intended for future use.

MENU Displays the

CHANNEL -

CURSOR

Moves the cursor around the program guide and menu screens.

ain Menu

for this function to operate.(Optional Feature)

programs from the program guide.

On Demand programming, Pay-Per-View events or

There are also inputs for a Universal Serial Bus (USB) and audio/video jacks.These inputs are for future applications under development and are not enabled on this unit.

The DCT6412 Back Panel

The rear panel of the DCT6412 consists of three types of interfaces - audio, video and data. The table following this drawing

ibes each connection and its use.

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DIGITAL CABLE BOX / DCT6412

Key Description

1 CABLE IN The CABLE IN connector receives the incoming signal from your cable

service provider.

2 ETHERNET Not currently enabled - intended for future use.

3 AUDIO IN R These connectors are used to connect a DCT6412 between a peripheral audio

AUDIO IN L device such as a CD player and a stereo tuner or A/V receiver.In the current

DCT6412 release, the audio from the peripheral device will pass through the DCT6412 when it is turned off.

4 SPDIF The orange coaxial SPDIF connector is a digital output connection that carries

Dolby Digital 5.1 audio or PCM audio. It is used to connect the DCT6412 to a stereo tuner or A/V receiver to provide surround-sound, theater-style audio.

5 VIDEO IN The VIDEO IN connector accepts a baseband video input from a VCR,

camcorder or other video device.(Not currently enabled.)

VIDEO OUT The VIDEO OUT connector is used to deliver baseband video to an external

vice such as a VCR or TV.

7 IR This connector enables the DCT6412 to control a VCR while recording a

8 USB Not currently enabled - intended for future use.

OUTLET This AC outlet may be used to plug your TV into the DCT6412 as a convenient

additional outlet.

selected program. Not all electronic program guides support this feature.

9 DVI-D Digital Video Interface.To connect High Definition monitor or High

10 AUDIO OUT R The RCA phono-type connectors are used to deliver audio to a stereo receiver.

11 Y Pb Pr These connectors are used to deliver component video to an HD-ready TV or

DIGITAL CABLE BOX / DCT6412

12 TV PASS CARD For future use.

13 S-VIDEO This connector is used to deliver high quality, standard definition video to

14 OPTICAL The OPTICAL SPDIF connector is an optical digital output connection

Definition television.

AUDIO OUT L

monitor.

external devices that accept S-Video inputs, such as a high-end VCR or TV.

SPDIF that carries Dolby Digital 5.1 audio or PCM audio.

onnect the DCT6412 to a stereo tuner or A/V receiver to provide

t is used t

I surround-sound, theater-style audio.

IEEE 1394

WER INLET For the female end of the supplied power cord.

Firewall Digital Interface.To connect High Definition monitor or High Definition television.

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Important Safety Instructions

lease refer to the Motorola DCT6412 User Guide for complete safety and operating instructions. The Motorola DCT6412

P has been designed to operate reliably in a well-ventilated household environment. Slots and openings in the unit cabinet are provided for ventilation.These openings should never be blocked. As such, do not place the product on a bed, sofa,rug, or similar surface.

• Position the DCT6412 with at least 2 inches of space above and on all sides.

• Do not block the slots and openings in the DCT6412.

• Do not place anything on top of the DCT6412.

• Do not position the DCT6412 in an enclosed space that would restrict airflow around the unit.

• Do not position the DCT6412 near any external heat source that could raise the temperature around the unit.

DIGITAL CABLE BOX / DCT6412

Basic i-Guide Navigation Tips

Yellow is always the highlight color. As you navigate listings using your remote, the highlight appears on-screen to

indicate your current selection.

* Press the * Press OK to make your selection. * Press the EXIT button on your remote to return to watching TV.

5634 buttons on your remote to move the highlight.

Remote Control Features

VOD/OND

Direct access to On Demand

(OND), where available

PPV

Direct Access to Pay-Per-View (PPV), where available

BASIC i-GUIDE NAVIGATION TIPS

Replay

Replays last 15 seconds

of program

Help

Learn more about a feature

PAG E

Scroll to the next or previous page

of listings

Exit

Return to watching television

Select a highlighted item; or while

watching a program, press to

display or remove the Flip Bar or

Mini Guide

Guide

See program listings for the

current time

VCR Controls

Controls VCR, ON DEMAND and Digital Video Recording (if available)

Live TV

Displays live television programing

FAV

Tune to your Favorite channels, once you set them up

CH +/-

Change channels and access the

Flip Bar

LAST

eturn to the previous screen or

R channel

Info

See program information

Day*

See listings for the next

or previous day

Numbers

Press channel numbers,then

OK/SEL to tune to a channel

Note: Remote pictured may not reflect your

actual remote. Basic functions should be the same.

mount of programming data varies by system.

Arrows

Use to highlight guide features; or, while watching television, press to begin browsing.Note: Arrows

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REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

BASIC i-GUIDE NAVAGATION TIPS /

Your Access to Digital Cable

Quick Menu

The Quick Menu feature provides shortcuts to the key

eatures of your program guide and digital cable service.

f The

Quick Menu will appear over any video or guide

screens when the MENU button on your remote is selected.

Quick Menu is designed to allow you to launch

The directly into i-Guide features without having to navigate through a series of menus.

Main Menu

i-Guide’s Main Menu* gives you easy access to all the features

of digital cable. Simply press select from the options available,including TV Listings By Time, viewing options by category,Search, Favorites,Local Weather and more.

MENU twice on your remote,then

YOUR ACCESS TO DIGITAL CABLE

Picture In Guide

i-Guide provides you with an all new Picture in Guide,

displaying the programming you were watching while in the guide. Never miss what’s happening while you search for what’s on, schedule recordings or get more information.

On-Screen Program Guide

The on-screen guide is your source for finding out what’s on your digital cable service.The guide provides 90 minutes of listings on each scr your current selection is highlighted in yellow and a program or feature description appears on-screen. Press GUIDE on your remote to access Listings By Time.

een. As you navigate throughout the guide,

*Menu selections vary depending on the services your cable provider offers.

Guide Symbols to Know – Quick Menu Icons

These icons may appear in Quick Menu*. Highlight and select an icon with your remote and you will immediately access the area indicated.

Guide Main Menu Digital Recordings Menu

Search Menu On Demand Menu

Pay-Per-View Search Menu Digital Music Listings

Favorites List Movies Search Menu

Kids Search Menu High Definition Menu

Sports Search Menu Guide Setup Menu

Listings By Channel Pay-Per-View Events List

Message Center Pay-Per-View by Title List

*Menu selections vary depending on the services your cable provider offers.

YOUR ACCESS TO DIGITAL CABLE

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