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inside i-Guide ™ User’s Reference Manual The Power of i.
1 Table of Contents 5 Welcome 6 Digital Cable Box (Set-Top Box) 6 Motorola DCT6208 6 Recording Capacity 7 The DCT6208 Front Panel 7 The DCT6208 Back Panel 9 Important Safety Instructions 10 Motorola DCT2500 10 The DCT2500 Front Panel 11 The DCT2500 Back Panel 12 Important Safety Instructions 13 Motorola DCT2000 13 The DCT2000 Front Panel 15 Important Safety Instructions 17 Basic i-Guide Navigation Tips 17 Remote Control Features 18 Your Access to Digital Cable 18 Main Menu 18 On
24 Reminders 24 Setting Reminders 24 Reminder Options 25 Smart Channel Surfing (Flip & Mini Guide) 25 Flip 25 Mini Guide and “Control the Scroll” 26 Digital Music 27 Local Weather 27 Messages 28 Parental Locks and Purchase PINS 28 PINS Setup 28 Parental Locks Setup 29 View Locked Programs 29 Bypass or Clear Locks 29 Restore Locks 30 Favorites 31 Setup 31 Guide Setup 31 Cable Box Setup 32 Audio Setup 32 Screen Position Setup 32 Text Language Setup 33 Digital Pay-Per-View (PPV) (Op
39 HDTV (Optional Feature) 40 Digital Video Recording (DVR) (Optional Feature) 40 Control Live TV 40 Playback Controls - Using the Video Control Buttons 41 Playback Controls – Using the Remote Control Arrow Buttons 41 Pause 41 Rewind 41 Fast Forward 42 Slow Motion 42 Instant Replay 42 Get Back to Live TV 42 Your Personal Video Library 42 Building Your Library - Recording Programs 43 View Your List of Scheduled Recordings 44 Modifying Recording Options 47 View Programs Stored In Yo
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Welcome to The Power of i™. Introducing the all new interactive program guide from TV Guide. TM i-Guide gives 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.
Digital Cable Box (Set-Top Box) Motorola DCT6208 Your DVR service features the Motorola DCT6208 with built in DVR (Digital Video Recorder) which gives you total control over what you watch and when you watch it. Your DVR allows you to store and access TV programs — functioning like a VCR, but without videotape. With your DVR you can also pause live TV and record shows through i-Guide, across multiple channels and time slots.
The DCT6208 Front Panel DIGITAL BOX DIGIATAL CABLE BOXCABLE / DCT6208 66 Key Description 1 LED Displays the channel number or time of day. There are four indicator lights on the LED screen: • MSGS - the DCT6208 has received Messages for you to read • A/B - the RF bypass is active • ON - the DCT6208 is powered on • REMOTE - the remote control is in use 2 5634CURSOR Moves the cursor around the program guide and menu screens. 3 MENU Displays the Main Menu. 4 POWER Turns the device on or off.
Key Description 1 TO TV/VCR This coaxial output connector is used to connect the DCT6208 to a TV or VCR operating on channel 3 or 4. 2 CABLE IN The CABLE IN connector receives the incoming signal from your cable service provider. 3 ETHERNET Not currently enabled - intended for future use. 4 AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN L These connectors are used to connect a set-top between a peripheral audio device such as a CD player and a stereo tuner or A/V receiver.
Important Safety Instructions Please refer to the Motorola DCT6208 User Guide for complete safety and operating instructions. The Motorola DCT6208 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 DCT6208 with at least 2 inches of space above and on all sides.
Motorola DCT2500 The Motorola DCT2500 set-top, the next generation of the successful DCT2000 platform, adds increased memory, more processing power, and better graphics capabilities. All of which enables the DCT2500 to support additional interactive applications, guide enhancements, increased performance and true “watch and surf” capabilities while viewing the IPG. The DCT2500 Front Panel DIGITAL CABLE BOX / DCT2500 10 Key Description 1 LED Displays the channel number or time of day.
The DCT2500 Back Panel Key Description 1 TO TV/VCR This coaxial output connector is used to connect the DCT6208 to a TV or VCR operating on channel 3 or 4. 2 CABLE IN The CABLE IN connector receives the incoming signal from your cable service provider. 3 ETHERNET Not currently enabled - intended for future use. 4 AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN L These connectors are used to connect a set-top between a peripheral audio device such as a CD player and a stereo tuner or A/V receiver.
Important Safety Instructions Please refer to the Motorola DCT2500 User Guide for complete safety and operating instructions. The Motorola DCT2500 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 DCT2500 with at least 2 inches of space above and on all sides.
Motorola DCT2000 The Motorola DCT2000 set-top platform, the world's most widely deployed digital set-top, offers the capability of supporting multiple interactive services including Interactive Program Guides (IPG), On Demand (OND), Internet access, e-mail, e-commerce, chat rooms, and impulse Pay-Per-View. The DCT2000 Front Panel DIGITAL BOX DIGITAL CABLE BOXCABLE / DCT2000 Key Description 1 LED Displays the channel number or time of day.
Key Description 1 TO TV/VCR This coaxial output connector is used to connect the DCT2000 to a TV or VCR operating on channel 3 or 4. 2 CABLE IN The CABLE IN connector receives the incoming signal from your cable service provider. 3 ETHERNET Not currently enabled - intended for future use. 4 AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN L These connectors are used to connect a set-top between a peripheral audio device such as a CD player and a stereo tuner or A/V receiver.
Important Safety Instructions Please refer to the Motorola DCT2000 User Guide for complete safety and operating instructions. The Motorola DCT2000 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 DCT2000 with at least 2 inches of space above and on all sides.
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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 5634buttons on your remote to move the highlight. * Press OK to make your selection. * Press the EXIT button on your remote to return to watching TV.
Your Access to Digital Cable Main Menu i-Guide’s Main Menu* gives you easy access to all the features of digital cable. Simply press MENU twice on your remote, then select from the options available, including TV Listings By Time, viewing options by category, Parental Locks, Favorites, Local Weather and more. On-Screen Program Guide YOUR ACCESS TO DIGITAL CABLE 18 Quick Menu The Quick Menu feature provides shortcuts to the key features of your program guide and digital cable service.
Guide Symbols to Know – Quick Menu Icons YOUR ACCESS ACCESS TO DIGITAL CABLE YOUR 18 18 Guide Main Menu Digital Recordings Search Menu On Demand Menu Pay-Per-View Listings Digital Music Listings Favorites List Movies Search Menu Kids Search Menu Listings By Time Sports Search Menu Guide Setup Menu Listings By Channel Pay-Per-View Events Message Center Pay-Per-View by Title *Menu selections vary depending on the services you cable provider offers.
Search Categories and Listings Finding something to watch is easy with i-Guide. View program listings the way you want, including Listings By Time and By Channel or, by category such as Movies, Sports, Children and more. Select a Search category from the Main Menu or Quick Menu to display listings. SEARCH CATEGORIE AND LISTINGS 20 TV Listings TV Listings appear in a grid format with channel numbers and network call letters down the left side and times along the top.
Navigating Listings • Make a selection from one of the i-Guide menus, or just press GUIDE on your remote to go to program listings for the current hour. • Use the 56buttons on your remote to navigate program titles, and the 3 4buttons to see program listings for later that day and for future days. • For faster searching: • Use the PAGE 56buttons on your remote while in the listings or • Press the DAY 3 4buttons on your remote to advance ahead a day at a time.
Program Information i-Guide provides Instant Information while you view program listings so you see a brief overview of the program at a glance. Instant Information includes program title, start/end time, program rating, a brief program description and helpful indicators that identify your settings, such as Reminders Recordings and Favorites .
Action Icons From the Program Information screen, you can perform a number of actions by using the Action Icons at the bottom of the screen, such as set a Reminder or see upcoming air times for a program. Use the 3 4arrow buttons to highlight each icon, and a description appears below.
Reminders With i-Guide, you can set Reminders so you don’t miss shows you want to watch. Setting Reminders From a Program Information screen, highlight the __ Icon from Quick Menu and press OK. Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm the Reminder or set Reminder Options. Reminder Options Reminder Options let you customize the frequency and timing for Reminders. 4buttons to set repeating Reminders that will • Use the3 appear Once, Once a Day, Once a Week, Mon-Fri or Sat-Sun.
Smart Channel Surfing (Flip & Mini Guide) Flip The Flip Bar allows you to see program information as you change channels to help you know more about what’s on. Information on the Flip Bar includes program name, start and end time, channel, current time and a brief program description. • Press CHAN56 to change channels and see the Flip Bar on screen. • When you find a program you like, press OK to make the Flip Bar disappear or press INFO for more program details.
Digital Music Digital Music is continuous, commercial-free music in a variety of formats. To access Digital Music: • Select Digital Music from the Main Menu, or • Press the Icon on the Quick Menu, or • Press the MUSIC button on the remote if available. You can press INFO for more information on each category. Then select a music format and enjoy the music. As you’re listening, press INFO for more information on title, track and artist.
Local Weather Get accurate, up-to-date local weather conditions and a 3-day forecast. • Highlight Local Weather from the Main Menu and press OK. • Use the 6 button to see a detailed local weather forecast. Note: Weather service not available for all locations. LOCAL WEATHER / MESSAGES 26 26 Messages may be sent occasionally by your cable company to announce new services, special promotions or other information.
Parental Locks and Purchase PINS Parental Locks allow you to restrict viewing and purchases of TV programming based on your viewing preferences. Set a personalized 4-digit PIN and you can place Locks on selected ratings, channels and titles. You can also hide adult titles from being displayed on screen. PINS Setup Set up and change your Parental Locks PIN and Purchase PIN in PIN Setup. Your Parental Locks PIN allows you to restrict viewing of programs.
View Locked Programs To view programs and channels you have locked, tune to the program or select it from the listings. Enter your PIN when prompted. Bypass or Clear Locks PARENTAL LOCKS AND PURCHASE PINS 28 28 Restore Locks Locks may be restored in any of the following ways: • Press the LOCK button anytime and enter your 4-digit PIN. • Select Locks Setup from the Setup Menu, then select YES to turn Locks back on. • Turn the set-top box off, and back on.
Favorites The Favorites feature allows you to quickly access the channels you have designated as your Favorites. To add channels to your Favorites listings: • Select Setup from the Main Menu • Select Favorites Setup • Highlight a channel and press OK - a indicator will appear next to the listing, designating it as a Favorite To remove a channel from your Favorites, highlight it in Favorites Setup and press OK. The indicator disappears and the channel will no longer be designated as a Favorite.
Setup You can activate and customize certain i-Guide features such as the Flip Bar Posistion, Lock options, Cable Box settings, Audio settings and Languages from the Setup Menu. Guide Setup Use your remote to select Setup from the Main Menu, then select Guide Setup. Use the3 4 buttons to select from the following setup options: • Flip Bar Position – The Flip Bar can appear either at the top or bottom of your screen.
Audio Setup Default Audio Language – Change secondary digital audio available with certain networks and programs. Press 3 4 buttons to change the default language to English, Spanish, French or Portuguese. Optimal Stereo Volume • No - Volume is unchanged from the current setting. • Yes - Volume is automatically adjusted to the optimal level. Dolby Digital – • ON – Turns Dolby Digital on (available only for equipment supporting Dolby Digital). • OFF – Turns Dolby Digital off.
Digital Pay-Per-View (Optional Feature) TV Guide’s i-Guide makes ordering and watching Pay-Per-View (PPV) programs easy. Ordering Pay-Per-View From the Main Menu and Quick Menu, select PPV to go to the PPV Search Menu. Then select any of the PPV options and see programs available in a variety of categories. When you find a program of interest, highlight the title and press OK for the Information Screen.
Ordering Pay-Per-View By Phone If your cable provider offers phone ordering, the order instructions appear on-screen. Simply call the number to place your order. Then select Continue to complete your order. Ordering Pay-Per-View Packages Your cable service may offer programs in a package by title, time bock, etc. Select the package title from the listings, and if available in a package, a icon will appear if the program is part of a package.
Pay-Per-View Notices Pay-Per-View Program Started A Program Started screen will appear if you try to order a PPV program that is in progress but is within the purchase window. You may still order this program, but you may miss a portion of the program. Note: The purchase window is established by your cable provider.
On Demand (Optional Feature) Watch movies and other programs whenever you want with On Demand.* When you rent an On Demand program or package, it is reserved for a specific period of time. You can access and watch the program at your convenience as many times as you want within the rental period. You can even pause, fast forward and rewind using your remote. Note: Rental period is establisthed by your cable provider.
Guide Symbols to Know – On Demand Action Icons - Go back to the previous screen - Order the program, or cancel an ordered program - Tune to a program (for free and subscription programming) - Preview - Place a Lock on the program to restrict viewing - Resume play of the video (appears for purchased videos) - Restart the video from the beginning (appears for purchased videos) - Delete the title from your rented titles list (appears for purchased videos) - Indicates the program is available as a package - Can
If you have stopped a program and want to come back to it later, select My Rentals* from the On Demand Menu. • Highlight and select a title and see an information screen that displays your remaining rental time and other program details. • Select to start watching where you left off, or select to start the program from the beginning. • Watch as many times as you want within the rental period. Guide Tip You can also find rented titles in other On Demand listing screens.
HDTV (Optional Feature) High Definition (HD or HDTV) is the most dramatic change for viewers since the introduction of color TV! HD is the highest resolution digital television format available, offering up to 5 times the resolution of standard analog television. HD delivers theater-quality pictures and Dolby DigitalTM surround sound. Watch your favorite shows, movies, sports and events with a wider screen, life-like picture and crystal clear sound.
Digital Video Recording (DVR) (Optional Feature) Imagine…coming home to your own personal library of television programs, movies, and sports that you can watch whenever it’s convenient for you. It’s TV for your schedule. Pause live television! Rewind and replay programs so you don’t miss a beat. Record up to 40 hours* of your favorite programs and view them as many times as you want, whenever you want. You can even record High Definition TV**. All without rentals, tapes or returns.
Using the Remote Control Arrow Buttons The 563 4buttons on your remote control will control playback when you are watching a recording in progress or while watching a recorded program. • Play •Pause • Rewind • Slow Rewind from Pause OK • Fast Forward • Slow Forward from Pause • Go to Live TV Pause DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDING 40 40 Rewind Want to review a portion of your live show? It’s a snap with DVR. Press REWIND . Press it again up to 4 times to increase the rewind speed.
Slow Motion Your DVR is equipped with slow-forward and slow-rewind functions to give you crisp and clear Slow Motion images. Ever wonder what the referees are looking at when they review a controversial play? Use Slow Motion to get an inside look. To activate slow-forward, press PAUSE and then FAST FORWARD . To use slow-rewind, and then REWIND . To return to regular speed, press PAUSE press PLAY.
Record From Program Information From the listings, highlight and select a program, scheduled for a later time. Press the INFO button and you will see an information screen. Highlight the Icon and press OK to start a recording for the time the program is scheduled to start. Note: For more information on Action Icons, see the Action Icons section in this manual. Manually Schedule a Recording Step 1: From the Main Menu or Quick Menu, select DVR*. Step 2: Select Set a Recording.
Step 2: Select Future Recordings. DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDING 44 Modifying Recording Options i-Guide gives you flexibility to manage your personal video library. You can change your Recording Options at any time, as often as you like. Change Options for Scheduled Recordings From the Main Menu Select DVR, then select Future Recordings to see a list of your scheduled recordings. Highlight a program title and press OK or INFO.
Select the Icon from the program information screen. Select to delete this program from your list of Future Recordings. to change the Recording Options, or select 4buttons on your remote to change Use the 563 Recording Options: • Change the frequency of the recording, such as every day or once a week. • Specify how many recordings to save. • Set a Save Until parameter, either until you delete or automatically when space is needed.
From here, select Icon to cancel the recording, or select Icon to modify the Recording Options. Note: A scheduled recording will begin at the indicated start time and channel you select. The Scheduled Recording is not tied to a program title. The DVR will record whatever program airs on that channel at that time. DVR is not a long-term storage device. To maximize your storage space, review the contents of your library regularly and discard the recordings you no longer wish to save.
View Programs Stored In Your Personal Video Library Step 1: From the DVR Menu, select My Recordings. Use the 56buttons on your remote to search through and highlight titles from your list of recorded programs. Press OK to select the program. Step 2: From the Information Screen, select Icon to resume Icon to restart from play from where you left off or select the beginning.
Managing Your Personal Video Library A recorded program remains in your personal video library until you decide to delete it, unless you have it set to delete when space is needed. Your DVR will record and store up to 40 hours of standard definition programming and up to 40 hours of High Definition programming*.
Frequently Asked Questions Interactive Program Guide Q. What are the icons (little pictures) at the bottom of the screen? A. Quick Menu Icons are available to help you find what you’re looking for faster. The Quick Menu lets you quickly go to other areas of the guide, such as Movies or Favorites menu.
Q. Why can’t I purchase this Pay-Per-View program? A. There are several things that could restrict Pay-Per-View ordering: 1. Check to make sure the phone line is plugged in. 2. You may have inadvertently made too many Pay-Per-View orders. You may have to cancel one before you make another order. 3. You may have reached your credit limit. Call your cable company and have them check your account. Q. What if I missed a Pay-Per-View movie/event that I ordered? A.
Q. Can I receive and record programs in High Definition with my DVR? A. Yes. As long as you have the DVR connected to a High Definition television (HD), you can watch HD programming as well as record it on your DVR. Note: Recording HD programs will take more storage space on your DVR. Q. What is the picture quality of recorded programs? A. The DVR records programs in the same quality in which they are broadcast.
Q. Can I increase the Rewind and Fast Forward speed? A. Yes. Your DVR will control rewind and fast forward at four speeds. Just press the REW or FF buttons up to four times. The on-screen indicator will tell you at what speed you are controlling playback. Q. Can I set the DVR to skip commercials as it is recording? A. No. You can only fast forward through commercials if you’re watching a previously recorded program. Q. Can I “bookmark” a program I have recorded? A.
Q. How long can I pause live TV? A. You can pause up to 90 minutes of standard programming; less with analog and HD programming. Q. How far back can I rewind live TV? A. You can rewind up to two hours of standard TV programming as long as you were tuned to the same channel. Q. Can I use Instant Replay? A. Yes. If your remote control is equipped with a REPLAY button, press it to Instantly Replay the last 15 seconds of the program. If there is no REPLAY button, use the PAGE 6 button on your remote. Q.
Q. There are no listings in i-Guide, or the words “To Be Announced” appear in the listings screens. A. This can happen if there has been a power failure or if the terminal was unplugged. Make sure everything is plugged in and running. Wait 15-30 minutes as the channels and program data start to fill in. Q. I have a message on my screen that says ‘This feature is currently being restored.’ What does this mean? A.
