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Motorola DSR470 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DSR470 Digital Receiver User Guide...
  • Page 2 Motorola BCS. Motorola BCS assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document nor does it make an express or implied warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 3 DSR470 Digital Receiver User Guide Motorola Broadband Communications Sector...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Back Panel Connections ...33 Using the Menus ...34 Choosing the Menu Language ...35 Authorizing Your Receiver ...36 Completing the Receiver Connections to Your Entertainment System ...36 Connections to Audio/Video Monitor ...37 Connections to Audio/Video Monitor and VCR ...37 DSR470 User Guide...
  • Page 6 Additional Features ...38 Viewing and Language Settings ...39 Audio Settings ...40 Installation Settings ...41 System Status ...43 Authorization Screens ...43 Watching TV ...45 How to Select Menu Options ...45 Headers ... 45 Banners ... 46 Info Banner ... 46 Browse Banner ... 47 Authorization Screens ...
  • Page 7 Explanations ... 79 Icons ... 80 Specifications ...81 Input ...81 Cable Input ... 81 Antenna Input ... 81 Video ...81 Composite Video ... 81 DigiCipher II (Digital) System ... 81 Analog Cable Video ... 82 Remodulator Output ...82 DSR470 User Guide...
  • Page 8 DigiCipher II (Digital) System ... 82 Analog Cable ... 82 Remote Control ... 82 Physical/Environmental ... 82 Warranty & Service ...83 Limited Warranty and Obtaining Services ...83 Limitations ...84 Calling for Service ...84 How to Obtain Warranty Service ...85...

  • Page 9: Welcome

    Welcome! All around the world, people just like you are enjoying the ultimate in entertainment, educational, and informational programming with the DSR470 Digital Receiver. In addition to offering among the best available picture and sound quality, the receiver comes in several models. Depending upon which model you own, it may have slightly different features than the model shown in this guide.

  • Page 11: Regulatory Information

    Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Telephone Company Procedures In order for your telephone company to provide service to you, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, DSR470 User Guide...

  • Page 12: If Problems Arise

    If you have any questions about your telephone line, such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it, your telephone company should provide this information upon request.

  • Page 13: Fcc Part 68

    The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive REN’s on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN’s should not exceed five (5.0).

  • Page 14: User Instructions

    - Connect the equipment into a different outlet so that the - Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola BCS could void the user’s right to operate the equipment and/or the equipment warranty.

  • Page 15: Equipment Attachment Limitations

    NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.

  • Page 16: Operation Precautions

    The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this equipment is CA11A. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device is 0.3. Operation Precautions WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Do not open the unit. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

  • Page 17: Important Safeguards

    Do Not Operate near Water. Do not use this product near water. For example; a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, swimming pool, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or in similar situations. DSR470 User Guide...
  • Page 18 Objects or Liquid in the Unit. into this unit through any of its openings because they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out the parts. This could cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not spill liquid of any kind on the unit.

  • Page 19: Safeguard Instructions

    If you live in an area that has many lightning storms, buy polarized surge protectors and surge protectors for the power line, telephone line, and RF cable to protect your system from damage. Never attempt to connect or disconnect any wires during a thunderstorm or lightning storm.
  • Page 20 6. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information about the following items: - Proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure. - Grounding of the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge - Size of grounding conductors. - Location of antenna-discharge unit.

  • Page 21: Using Your Remote

    Also keep in mind, some CBL functions are available only within CBL mode. Among these special functions are access to the menus through the OPTIONS key and use of the Interactive Program Guide (IPG) through the GUIDE key. DSR470 User Guide...

  • Page 22: Key Functions

    Key Functions Power. To turn the component on or off. CBL(mode). To change the remote to Cable mode so it can control the receiver for viewing cable television signals as well as the OPTIONS menu. TV(mode). To change the remote to TV mode so it can control the TV. Source.
  • Page 23 If the channel has three numbers, it will tune in immediately after you enter the third number. Help. To display the help screens. Press it again to turn off the help screens and return to watching a program. DSR470 User Guide Using Your Remote...

  • Page 24: Programming The Remote Control

    Programming the Remote Control The remote control is set at the factory to control all of the receiver functions, but to use it to operate your TV, you must "program" it for the brand you own. Follow these instructions to program the remote to control your TV. 1.

  • Page 25: If Your Remote Control Cannot Find A Working Three-Digit Code In The Tables (Scanning)

    NOTE: If your TV is not listed in the tables and/or the codes for your brand are not accepted by the remote, you will need to use the remote originally manufactured for your unit. DSR470 User Guide Using Your Remote k eys. The LED will not be...

  • Page 26: Programming The Master Power Feature

    Programming the Master Power Feature If you wish to control the power on/off function of your receiver and TV, and all connected equipment with a single press of the POWER key on your remote control, you can enable the remote control’s Master Power feature by following these steps: •...

  • Page 27: If You Have More Than One Receiver

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  • Page 31: Installation

    Most viewers find it more convenient to use the keys on the remote control rather than the keys on the front panel of the receiver. But even though there are far fewer keys on the receiver, they still allow you to control most receiver functions. DSR470 User Guide Installation...
  • Page 32 1. Power. Press this key to turn the receiver power on/off and to watch pro- grams in CBL mode. 2. Front Panel Display. while you are viewing programs. An indicator flashes each time you press a remote control key. 2a. Signal. An indicator lights up when a digital signal is present.

  • Page 33: Back Panel Connections

    6. Audio Out (L & R). connect your TV and VCR. 7. To TV. This is a standard video output terminal. DSR470 User Guide k eys to move right or left on the menu sceen. These are audio outputs that may be used to Installation...

  • Page 34: Using The Menus

    This is an optional upgrade and is available through your distributor. 16. To Phone Jack. This is a telephone jack connection for IPPV (Instant Pay-Per-View) which allows you to automatically order PPV movies on screen rather than calling your cable operator manually.

  • Page 35: Choosing The Menu Language

    Once you have chosen a language, press the GO BACK key until you return to the Options menu or press the EXIT key to exit and return to watching programs. DSR470 User Guide k eys to highlight an option. Then press the ENTER Installation...

  • Page 36: Authorizing Your Receiver

    Select option 4 (Check System Status), and the System Status menu will appear. Line A shows your Unit ID number. • Telephone the company that provides your programming subscription, and ask to authorize your unit. • When your receiver has received the authorization message, the Trip Counter on the Installation Settings menu will advance.

  • Page 37: Connections To Audio/Video Monitor

    RCA cable and the other end of the orange RCA cable to your surround sound processor. After you complete the installation procedures, you may wish to use the on-screen menus to make adjustments to the receiver's operation. DSR470 User Guide Installation...

  • Page 38: Additional Features

    Additional Features Options. The Options menu provides access to all of the on-screen menus. It appears when you press the OPTIONS key on the remote control or when you press the MENU key on the receiver followed by selecting OPTIONS from the main Menu.

  • Page 39: Viewing And Language Settings

    Select the Standard option if your TV screen is a typical screen with a 4:3 ratio of width to height. Select Wide if your TV screen is a wide screen with a 16:9 ratio (as in HDTV’s or digital TV’s). The default setting is Standard. DSR470 User Guide...

  • Page 40: Audio Settings

    Audio Settings If you are in CBL mode (digital) broadcast, three options appear on the Audio Settings menu. 1. Audio Connections. Select option 1 (Audio Connections), and you will be able to select either TV or HiFi (the default is TV). Select TV if the receiver’s AUDIO OUT port is connected to your TV.

  • Page 41: Installation Settings

    On the front panel of your receiver, press the Menu button to bring up the Menu screen. • Choose Options. • Choose option 6 (Change System Settings). DSR470 User Guide This option allows you to see the strength of This option allows you to control up to Installation...
  • Page 42 Cable Channel Plan. frequency plan for the given network. Selection A is the EAI channel plan, and selection B is the General Instrument/Motorola BCS channel plan. This option allows you to select the appropriate This option allows you to select the appropriate...

  • Page 43: System Status

    The Authorization screen may appear if: • The channel or program is locked out. • The receiver is not authorized. • A subscription is required. • There is a program blackout. • You need to insert a TVPass card. DSR470 User Guide Installation...

  • Page 45: Watching Tv

    Guide), nothing appears on the left side of the header. After you select an interest such as Movies, Sports, Pay-Per-View, or Music/Radio, the name of DSR470 User Guide k eys to highlight an option. Then press the k eys or the k eys to first highlight an option.

  • Page 46: Banners

    the interest you have selected will appear on the left side of the header. • Channel name—NBC-W, BRAVO, HISTORY, etc. • Channel number—A number from 1 to 999. • Message—An envelope icon appears if a message is waiting for you. •...

  • Page 47: Browse Banner

    (If you have not set a password, just press the ENTER key.) • The receiver is not authorized. • A subscription is required to receive the program. • There is a program blackout in your area. DSR470 User Guide Watching TV...
  • Page 48 • There is a technical problem. • You need to insert a TVPass TVPass card. ® card, or there are problems with your current...

  • Page 49: Interactive Program Guide (Ipg)

    Press the GUIDE key a second time or press the EXIT key to return to watching TV programs. • Press the GO BACK key to return to the menu last viewed (or return to watching TV). DSR470 User Guide Interactive Program Guide (IPG)

  • Page 50: How To Use The Guide

    How to Use the Guide • Press the k eys to display different channels. • Press the k eys to scroll backward and forward by half-hour increments. ! " • Enter a particular channel number to display that channel at the top of the screen.

  • Page 51: How To View The Guide By Interests

    Guide, press the ENTER key or the INFO key while a program is highlighted to display the detailed program information banner. This banner includes a Timer button. Select the Timer button by pressing the ENTER key to display a Confirm DSR470 User Guide Interactive Program Guide (IPG)
  • Page 52 Timer screen. Confirm the Timer by pressing the ENTER key again. You will return to the Guide and a Timer icon will appear in the lower right corner of the program cell. Press INFO again or press the GO BACK key to turn off the detailed information and return to the Guide.

  • Page 53: Interests And Favorites

    If there is no programming matching the selected interest, a message will appear notifying you of this. • Press the INTERESTS key again to display the Interests menu and change your selection. DSR470 User Guide Interests and Favorites...
  • Page 54 1. All Programs. Each time you turn on the receiver, it automatically returns to the All Programs setting. When this option is selected, you will be able to scan for all programs while channel surfing or when you are using the Guide. 2.

  • Page 55: Pay-Per-View Events

    Pay-Per-View Events Purchasing Instant Pay-Per-View (IPPV) Events With the DSR470 digital receiver, you have opportunities to purchase Pay-Per- View hit movies, concerts, live sporting events, or adult entertainment in CBL mode. You can make a purchase in two ways: (1) telephone ahead to the service provider to purchase a Pay-Per-View (PPV) program, or (2) use the Instant Pay- Per-View (IPPV) screens to purchase a program through your receiver.

  • Page 56: How To Purchase An Ippv Event

    How to Purchase an IPPV Event • Tune to a channel that displays IPPV programs. • Follow the instructions on the Purchase menu. Free Preview Period. an IPPV event when you can watch the program without purchasing it. You can purchase a program or cancel your purchase anytime during the free preview period.

  • Page 57: How To Cancel A Purchase

    If a program provider changes the purchase options after you have pre-purchased a program using a timer, and if the change affects your purchase, your purchase will be canceled, and you must buy the program again. DSR470 User Guide Pay-Per-View Events...

  • Page 58: How To Purchase A Program While Viewing An Ippv Program

    If you are qualified to make IPPV purchases, the Account Status option will display the word "Active". If the word "Inactive" appears, you cannot purchase k eys to scroll through the list. A telephone icon indicates k eys to scroll...

  • Page 59: Credit Message

    Pay-Per-View Events IPPV programs. You will need to call your service provider to discuss your account if it is "Inactive". Credit Message Below the Account Status is a message that explains your credit status. DSR470 User Guide...

  • Page 61: Options

    Menu screen appears, press the k eys to highlight Options, and then press the ENTER key. The Options menu will appear. The following list will give you a broad overview of the menu options and the features they control. DSR470 User Guide...
  • Page 62 1. Open Your Mail. This option lets you read personal, programming, or promotional messages. Look for the envelope icon on your viewing screen. 2. Set Guide & Favorites. This option allows you to select a future day and time for viewing IPG listings. It also allows you to create a list of favorite channels that can be used for selective channel surfing and to limit the programs displayed on the IPG to a particular group.

  • Page 63: Opening Your Mail

    The Message screen contains the complete message. Once you read the message and wish to erase it, press either the ENTER key or the GO BACK key. An Erase Message prompt screen will appear. Some messages will be automatically erased DSR470 User Guide Options...

  • Page 64: Erase Or Keep Message Screen

    after you read them. Such messages will have the following statement in the instructions at the bottom of the screen: "This message will erase after being read." Erase or Keep Message Screen When the Erase Message prompt screen appears within the Mailbox menu, it allows you to select from two options.

  • Page 65: Setting Favorite Channels

    To assign a channel to the Favorites A, B, C or D list: • Press the k eys to scroll through the list of channels. • Press the k eys to highlight the box to which you will assign the ! " DSR470 User Guide Options...

  • Page 66: Setting Parental Controls & Passwords

    channel. • Press the ENTER key. A check mark will appear in the box you select. Press the ENTER key again if you wish to remove the check mark. • Press GO BACK to return to the Favorite Channels menu. •...

  • Page 67: Parental Control Menu Options

    • Re-enter your password numbers and press the ENTER key. The Password Changed screen appears, letting you know that your password is now effective. DSR470 User Guide The Set Password option allows you to set a parental Options k ey to move to the left...
  • Page 68 Press the GO BACK key to return to the Parental Control menu. To Set a New Password. future, you must first enter your current password to gain access to the Parental Control menu. From the Parental Control menu, select option 1 (Set Password). The New Password screen appears.
  • Page 69 • Listed under each category (Violence, Sexual Material, or Language) are four boxes. For example, under the Violence category are: No Locks, GV (graphic DSR470 User Guide The Set General Rating Locks option The Set Content Rating Locks option Options...

  • Page 70: Setting Timers

    violence), V (violence), and (MV) mild violence. If you highlight one of the boxes, a full description of the category will appear. • Select a rating to lock out programs with that rating. All higher ratings will be automatically locked out, and a Closed Lock icon will appear. If you select a locked rating, it will be unlocked.

  • Page 71: How To Display The Timers Menu

    • If you select a Not Used listing, a Set Timer menu will appear. • If you select a listing that has already been set, the Change Timer/Erase Timers prompt screen will appear. DSR470 User Guide Options...

  • Page 72: Change Timer/Erase Timer Prompt Screen

    Change Timer/Erase Timer Prompt Screen The Change Timer/Erase Timer prompt screen has two options: • If you select the Change Timer option, the Set timer menu will appear so that you can change the timer settings. • If you select Erase Timer, The Timers menu will reappear, and the listing will be changed to Not Used.

  • Page 73: How To Set Each Timer Option

    It will instruct you to do either one of the following: • Cancel your changes by pressing the ENTER key. DSR470 User Guide k eys or the number keys as indicated. ! " k eys and ENTER to display the day of the the program’s...

  • Page 74: How To Use The Confirm Timer Menu

    • Press the GO BACK key again to return to the Set Timer menu. How to Use the Confirm Timer Menu The top portion of the Confirm Timer menu displays timer information followed by up to four options (the IPPV option does not appear if the program is not a subscription program).

  • Page 75: Setting A Timer Using The Guide

    It will describe the conflict and ask you to do either one of the following: • Press ENTER to replace the conflicting (previously set) timer with the new one. DSR470 User Guide Options...

  • Page 76: List Purchases

    • Press GO BACK so that you can retain the previously set timer and change the settings of the current timer so that they no longer are in conflict. List Purchases This is a view only screen that allows you to review a list of previously purchased IPPV programs and to verify your account status.

  • Page 77: Audio Settings

    • Press the OPTIONS key on the remote. The Options menu appears. • From the Options menu, select option 6 (Change Systems Settings), and the System Settings menu appears. DSR470 User Guide The Channel Information option allows you to Options...

  • Page 78: Installation Settings

    • From the System Settings menu, select option 2 (Change Audio Settings), and an Audio Settings menu will appear. Audio Settings Menu for Digital Broadcasts. Settings menu, three options appear: • Select option 1 (Audio Connections), and you will be able to select either TV or Hi Fi (the default is TV), Select TV if the receiver’s AUDIO OUT port is connected to your TV.

  • Page 79: Help

    If you occasionally forget what an icon (symbol) means or how to use one of the receiver features, just press the HELP key to display the Help messages. Press the ENTER key to display each successive Help screen. Explanations Some screens provide explanations that help you to use receiver features. DSR470 User Guide...

  • Page 80: Icons

    Icons If you forget what certain keys or icons mean, just look them up by displaying the screen below.

  • Page 81: Specifications

    Composite Video Output level Connector De-emphasis DigiCipher II (Digital) System Frequency response Differential gain Differential phase DSR470 User Guide Specifications "F" type receptacle 54-860 MHz 75 ohm 0 to +15dBmv "F" type, receptacle 75 ohm 1.0 Vp-p ±10% into 75 ohm Yellow phono, marked Video out 525 line CCIR Rec.

  • Page 82: Analog Cable Video

    Analog Cable Video Frequency response Differential gain Differential phase Remodulator Output Connector Impedance Channel Audio DigiCipher II (Digital) System Frequency response Analog Cable Frequency response Remote Control Transmitter Batteries Range Angle Physical/Environmental Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight Power input +1.58 to -1.94 dB, 0.5 to 3.0 MHz +1.58 to -2.98 dB, @ 3.58 MHz 8.0% p-p maximum 8.0 deg.

  • Page 83: Warranty & Service

    Promptly completing and mailing in the warranty registration card is one way of providing proof-of-purchase date. If you have no such proof, then the warranty will run from the date of shipment by Motorola BCS. You should also keep this warranty for your records.

  • Page 84: Limitations

    COMPONENT, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE PAINTING OR PLATING. Limitations MOTOROLA BCS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES ON HOME DIGITAL RECEIVER SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ANY WARRANTY BY MOTOROLA BCS ON A SYSTEM OR COMPONENT (INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY...

  • Page 85: How To Obtain Warranty Service

    NOTE: If the warranty on your component is expired, voided or inapplicable, Motorola BCS will not repair the component until you agree to pay for quoted charges. If you do not agree within 30 days, the component will be returned un- repaired.
  • Page 86 MOTOROLA, the Stylized "M" Logo and all other trademarks indicated as such ® herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. Registered U.S. Patent & Trademark ® ® ® Office. Dolby , Pro-Logic and AC-3 are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 88 Motorola Broadband Communications Sector 6450 Sequence Dr. San Diego, CA 92121 Publication #479169-001 Rev. A...

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