SEASIDE TV DCT 6400 HD DVR Wiring Instructions Additional Information Digital Cable Box USER MANUAL interactive digital communications INFO MENU A/B GUIDE SMART CARD POWER USB VIDEO IN DVR/HDTV Capable L AUDIO IN R SELECT
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the digital cable box is operated. 2 Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed warnings All warnings on the digital cable box and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4 Follow instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14 Outdoor Cable Grounding Ensure the cable system is grounded as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. 15 Lightning For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges.
CANADIAN COMPLIANCE This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respects toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ic1.nsf/eng/home www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ic1.
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DCT6400 Phase III User Guide CONTENTS Introduction .............................................................................................3 Operation .................................................................................................6 Turning Power On and Off............................................................... 6 Changing Channels ..........................................................................6 Adjusting the Volume....................................................
Recording Your Connections ..............................................................28 Data Devices ..........................................................................................29 Troubleshooting....................................................................................
DCT6400 Phase III User Guide INTRODUCTION Congratulations on receiving a Motorola DCT6400 Series Phase III High Definition Advanced DVR Cable Box. Motorola has merged the features of digital cable – the seemingly endless programming options, interactive program guide, Seaside video on demand (VOD), and commercial free, diital quality music – with the flexibility of a dual tuner digital video recorder (DVR) and the incredible picture quality and sound of high definition TV.
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 C URSO R INFO M SG S. M ENU ON PO WER USB 2 0 VDEO IN L AUD O IN R Du a l u n e r DVR / HDTV C a p a b le USB 2.
DCT6400 Phase III User Guide RECORD Indicator Lights when DVR is recording SELECT switch Selects menu options GUIDE switch Displays program guide OPTION switch Reserved CH AN N EL O PTIO N RECO RD G UIDE SM ART CARD REM OTE SELECT DCT6400 III Display REMOTE indicator Displays channel number and time of day Lights when remote control is in use CHANNEL Scrolls up or down through the channels SMART CARD* Supports Smart Card functionality SPDIF (coaxial) ® Provides Dolby Digital 5.
OPERATION Turning Power On and Off Press POWER on the front panel to turn the DCT6400 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 DCT6400 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 remote control.
DCT6400 Phase III User Guide DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER (DVR) The DCT6400 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.
OPTIMIZING YOUR DCT6400 FOR HIGH DEFINITION TV The DCT6400 outputs HD video through its Y Pb Pr (component), HDMI connectors. This section describes how to optimize standard and HD video based on your HDTV and personal preferences. For a TV with an HDMI connection, be sure the TV is on and connected to the DCT6400 HDMI OUT connector before adjusting the settings. Motorola recommends using HDMI cables less than 20 meters long.
DCT6400 Phase III 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.
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.
DCT6400 Phase III User Guide Setting Description Font Color Sets the font color. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO, WHITE, BLACK, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, or CYAN. 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.
ON-SCREEN GRAPHICS The DCT6400 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 DCT6400 overlays these graphics whenever you display a menu, enable closed captions, or scroll through a program grid. On-screen graphics are available for all DCT6400 video outputs.
DCT6400 Phase III User Guide CONNECTING YOUR DCT6400 This section describes connecting the DCT6400 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 with F-type connectors.
Video Connection Options The DCT6400 offers the following video outputs: HDTV Component Video, HDMI 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.
DCT6400 Phase III User Guide Important Safety Considerations V E N T I L A T E 2 inch space 2 2 inch inch SS S S SB 0 V DCT6 16 II Dual ue D R HD VCa pa be Follow these important safety guidelines when positioning and connecting your cable terminal: • Position the DCT6400 with at least 2 inches of space above and on all sides • Do not block the slots and openings • Do not place anything on top of the DCT6400 • Do not position the DCT6400 in an enclosed space that would restrict airflow aro
CONNECTING YOUR DCT6400 TO AN HDTV – VIDEO ONLY HDMI connection Component video connection DCT6400 Phase III OPTICAL SPDIF R AUDIO IN L SPDIF RF OUT VIDEO N OUT HDMI CABLE IN R IR S V DEO AUDIO L OUT Y Pb Pr SWITCHED 105-125V 60Hz A MAX 500W MAX Cable in Either / or HDTV Co m p o n en t Vid eo In p u t HDM I CABL E/ AN ENNA IN Y Pb IEEE 1394 Pr 16
DCT6400 Phase III User Guide Connecting HDTV – Video Only 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT6400. 2 Connect the HDTV using component video, HDMI. Component video (Y Pb Pr) Connect the component video cables to the Y, Pb, and Pr connectors on your DCT6400 and the HDTV. This connection carries video only. To connect the audio connections for your HDTV, refer to the following page.
CONNECTING YOUR DCT6400 TO A HDTV – AUDIO ONLY Audio connection Optical SPDIF connection SPDIF audio connection DCT6400 Phase III OPTICAL SPDIF R AUD O N L SPD F RF OUT VIDEO IN OUT HDMI CABLE IN R R S-VIDEO AUD O L OUT Y Pb Pr SWITCHED 105-125V 60Hz A MAX 500W MAX Cable in Either / or HDTV INPU DIGI AL NPU COAX CABL E/ AN ENNA IN OP CAL SPDIF AUD O L EF AUD O R GH 18
DCT6400 Phase III User Guide Connecting HDTV – Audio Only Connect the stereo audio cable to the AUDIO R and L connectors on the DCT6400 and the corresponding connectors on the HDTV. If your equipment supports it, use the OPTICAL SPDIF or coaxial digital SPDIF outputs instead of the AUDIO R and L outputs. In most cases, S/PDIF offers better audio quality, including support for Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound. HDMI carries video and audio.
CONNECTING YOUR DCT6400 TO AN A/V RECEIVER – AUDIO ONLY Audio connection SPDIF audio Optical SPDIF connection connection DCT6400 Phase III OPTICAL SPDIF R AUD O N L SPD F RF OUT VIDEO IN OUT HDMI CABLE IN R R S-VIDEO AUD O L OUT Y Pb Pr SWITCHED 105-125V 60Hz A MAX 500W MAX Either / or R AUD O L VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO DIGI AL NPU COAX DVD CABL E/ V OP ICAL V DEO 2 V/M ONI OR OU PU SPEAKER CONNEC ORS IN VIDEO S VIDEO VCR OU A/V receiver 20
DCT6400 Phase III User Guide Connecting an A/V Receiver – Audio Only The audio connections options to your A/V receiver or home theater receiver are: • Optical SPDIF: Connect the optical SPDIF cable to the OPTICAL SPDIF connector on the DCT6400 and the corresponding connector on the A/V receiver. • Coaxial SPDIF: Connect the digital audio cable to the SPDIF connector on the DCT6400 and the corresponding connector on the A/V receiver.
CONNECTING YOUR DCT6400 TO A STEREO TV RF (75 ohm) connection S-Video connection Video connection Audio connection DCT6400 Phase III OPT CAL SPD F R AUDIO IN L SPDIF RF OUT VIDEO N OUT SWITCHED 105-125V 60Hz A MAX 500W MAX HDMI CABLE IN R IR S-VIDEO AUDIO L OUT Y Pb Pr Cable in Stereo TV Either / or INPU S VIDEO VIDEO CABL E/ AN ENNA N AUDIO L EF AUDIO RIGH Depending on the TV’s inputs: 1 If possible, use the S-VIDEO and AUDIO connectors on the DCT6400.
DCT6400 Phase III User Guide Connecting a Stereo TV 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT6400. 2 Connect the stereo audio cable to the AUDIO R and L connectors on the DCT6400 and the corresponding connectors on the stereo TV. 3 Connect an S-video cable to the S-VIDEO connectors on the DCT6400 and the TV. or Connect a video cable to the VIDEO OUT connector on the DCT6400 and the VIDEO IN connector on the TV.
CONNECTING YOUR DCT6400 TO A STEREO TV AND STEREO VCR RF (75 ohm) connection Video connection Audio connection DCT6400 Phase III OPTICAL SPDIF R AUDIO IN L SPDIF RF OUT VIDEO IN OUT HDMI R IR S-VIDEO CABLE IN AUDIO L OUT Y Pb Pr SWITCHED 105-125V 60Hz A MAX 500W MAX Cable in Stereo VCR Stereo TV INPU INPU CABL E/ AN ENNA IN o AUDIO S V DEO OU PU VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO V DEO CABL E/ AN ENNA IN V R L R L AUDIO L EF AUDIO RIGH 24
DCT6400 Phase III User Guide Connecting a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT6400. 2 Connect a stereo audio cable to the AUDIO OUT R and L connectors on the DCT6400 and the INPUT AUDIO R and L connectors on the stereo VCR. 3 Connect a video cable to the VIDEO OUT connector on the DCT6400 and the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo VCR.
CONNECTING YOUR DCT6400 TO AN A/V RECEIVER, TV, AND VCR RF (75 ohm) connection Video connection Audio connection Optical SPDIF connection DCT6400 Phase III OPTICAL SPD F R AUDIO N L SPDIF RF OUT V DEO N OUT SWITCHED 105 125V 60Hz A MAX 500W MAX HDMI R IR S-VIDEO CABLE IN AUDIO L OUT Y Pb Pr Cable in Stereo VCR Stereo TV NPU INPU CABL E/ AN ENNA N o AUD O S VIDEO OU PU VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO V DEO R L R AUD O L EF CABL E/ AN ENNA N V L AUD O RIGH A/V receiver R AUD L V DEO V
DCT6400 Phase III User Guide Connecting an A/V Receiver, TV, and VCR 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT6400. 2 Connect a stereo audio cable to the AUDIO OUT R and L connectors on the DCT6400 and the INPUT R and L connectors on the A/V receiver. 3 Connect a video cable to the VIDEO OUT connector on the DCT6400 and the CABLE/TV VIDEO connector on the A/V receiver.
RECORDING YOUR CONNECTIONS Use this diagram to record connections between your home entertainment components. You can use this diagram to reconnect your system if you move the equipment or add new equipment. Disconnect the power from the DCT6400 before connecting or changing cable connections. Do not place another component or object on top of the DCT6400.
DCT6400 Phase III User Guide DATA DEVICES DCT6400 Phase III OPTICAL SPDIF R AUD O IN L SPDIF RF OUT VIDEO IN ETHERNET OUT HDMI USB CABLE N R IR S-VIDEO AUD O L OUT Y Pb SATA EEE 139 Pr SWITCHED 105-125V 60Hz A MAX 500W MAX V PASS CARD Ethernet, SATA, USB and IEEE1394 are currently not supported by Seaside Communications.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling Seaside Commnications, review this troubleshooting guide. This information is to help you quickly solve a problem. If your problem still exists, call 539-6250 Problem Possible Solution The DCT6400 will not power on The DCT6400 may have received a software update and may not power on while the new software is being installed. Try again in a few minutes. Verify that the AC power cord is connected to the DCT6400 and an AC outlet.
DCT6400 Phase III User Guide Problem Possible Solution There is no audio when viewing cable channels Verify that the MUTE button on the DCT6400 or the remote control was not pressed. Press MUTE on the remote control to restore sound. If the DCT6400 audio output is connected to the TV, verify that the MUTE button on the TV was not pressed.
Problem Possible Solution There is no video on the TV screen Verify that the TV is powered on and set to the appropriate input source for the DCT6400. Verify that the DCT6400 is powered on and tuned to an authorized cable channel. Verify that all video cables between the DCT6400 and the TV are firmly connected. Verify that the coaxial cable feed is firmly connected to the DCT6400 and the wall jack.
DCT6400 Phase III User Guide Problem Possible Solution There are black bars to the right and left of the picture Wide screen TVs display 4:3 programs in this format unless set to Stretch. Turn on the 4:3 OVERRIDE feature in the User Settings menu. This enables most wide screen TVs to stretch the video to fill the screen (see your TV manual for information about stretching 4:3 video). If the DCT6400 is connected to a wide screen TV, verify that the TV TYPE is set to 16:9 in the User Settings menu.
Problem Possible Solution There are black bars on all four sides of the picture This may occur on a 4:3 TV if the 4:3 OVERRIDE setting is OFF. To set 4:3 SD programming to fill the screen, depending on the capabilities of the TV, set 4:3 OVERRIDE to 480i or 480p. This may occur on a 16:9 TV if the active video for an SD broadcast is in letterbox format. To confirm, wait for a commercial or look for a graphic, such as a network logo.
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