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  • Page 1 CABLE HD DVR 3012...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    NTA”), including the mark EMMY®, requires the prior express written permission of the National Television Academy. Trademarks: Digeo, the Digeo logo, Moxi, the Moxi logo, SuperTicker, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Digeo, Inc. in the USA and other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Other fun features ... 11 Use this guide ... 12 Learning the lingo... 12 Use and program the remote ... 13 Functions of the Moxi remote ... 14 Multi-function buttons... 14 Program the remote... 16 Programming with codes ... 16 Programming by search ...
  • Page 4 Available ports...53 Connect to the TV and receiver ...56 Connect archiving components ...57 Archiving simplified ...58 Moxi remote programming codes ...61 TV codes for the Moxi remote control...62 Audio device codes for the Moxi remote control...67 Glossary ...71 Index ...75...
  • Page 5: Get Started

    Get Started Watch TV ... 7 Control live TV... 8 Record programs ... 9 Find and playback programs ... 10 Other fun features ... 11 Use this guide... 12...
  • Page 6 Vertical band with electronic program guide that allows you to quickly surf subcategories or channels while viewing live TV. The Moxi Menu turns selections your TV into a recording system, a casual gaming device, and a photo storage and playback device. Who knew your TV could be so versatile! Find out more on page 20.
  • Page 7: Watch Tv

    Press the info button info more on page 20. on the remote to launch the Moxi Menu and to surf the Channels category on the Moxi twice to watch the selected channel program. at any time to view show details. Find out...
  • Page 8: Control Live Tv

    Control live TV Control live TV with the touch of your fingertip. Press Pause to pause the live program you are watching. ticker live info zoom Press Fwd up to three times (three speeds) to fast forward recorded replay skip back next shows.
  • Page 9: Record Programs

    Michael goes into the Dancing With the Stars woods for his own survival... On Demand Channels The Office 9:30 - 10:00 PM On the Moxi Menu control to surf for the show you want to record. 9:05 info zoom back back...
  • Page 10: Find And Playback Programs

    Find and playback programs The Moxi Menu provides several ways to search for programs to record, and to search for programs you have already recorded. Recorded TV Select Find & Record program or series and schedule it to record. Find &...
  • Page 11: Other Fun Features

    Other fun features Photos, games, on demand movies, and news headlines all from your Games Pay Per View Play Games arrow Photos games. Find out more on page 34. Download & View Photos page 31. On Demand Browse Pay Per View & On Demand and purchase On Demand and pay per view programming.
  • Page 12: Use This Guide

    Notes with the orange icon contain something to try out. When a word is displayed in bold text, it either refers to an element of the Moxi Menu or a button on the remote or front panel that requires user action. For example, press OK on the remote control.
  • Page 13: Use And Program The Remote

    Use and program the remote Functions of the Moxi remote ... 14 Program the remote ... 16 Infrared emitter ... 17...
  • Page 14: Functions Of The Moxi Remote

    Some buttons have different functions depending on what application you are using, whether you are watching live TV, or navigating the Moxi Menu. For example, the ch+ button displays the flip bar, pages through the channels category in the Moxi Menu, and also switches to the next channel while watching live TV.
  • Page 15 30 minutes in the Moxi Menu, goes to the previous photo back back next next next jumps forward 15 minutes, shows next note page, jumps 30 minutes in the Moxi Menu, goes to the next replay replay skip skip photo play...
  • Page 16: Program The Remote

    Some older devices may not be supported. If the device fails to respond to any code, use its original remote to control it. In front of the TV, press and hold the Moxi and OK buttons simulta- neously on the Moxi remote, until the LED at the top of the remote blinks twice.
  • Page 17: Additional Programming Features

    IR receiver on the front panel of the Moxi HD digital video recorder, sending commands to electronic components. For the IR emitter to send its signals to the Moxi 3012, it must have a clear, unobstructed view of the infrared receiver on the front panel of the Moxi digital video recorder.
  • Page 18 Use and program the remote...
  • Page 19: Use The Moxi Menu

    Navigate the Moxi Menu ... 20 Find & Record shows ... 20 Remember your favorite channels ... 22 Use the Moxi Flip Bar ... 23 Use the player bar... 23 Record shows ... 24 Watch Pay Per View movies ... 29 Watch On Demand shows ...
  • Page 20: Navigate The Moxi Menu

    Dog Whisperer, The American Inventor On Demand Press the orange Moxi button on the remote to open the Moxi Menu. The Channels category card is in center focus (see the previous fig- ure). Use the up and down arrow keys on the remote to scroll verti- cally.
  • Page 21: Searching By Title Or Keyword

    Goes back 24 hours (if you are viewing future listings). replay One press returns the schedule to the current time. Searching by title or keyword In the Moxi Menu, scroll to the Find & Record category. Find & Record Record Choose By Title or By Keyword, and then enter the search word.
  • Page 22: Searching By Category

    Shows can appear in more than one filter. letters. pqrs wxyz Remember your favorite channels The Moxi Menu automatically builds a list of the 15 channels you watch most frequently and stores them in the Favorite channels category (see the following figure). Favorite 9:05...
  • Page 23: Use The Moxi Flip Bar

    Use the Moxi Flip Bar While watching full-screen TV, the Moxi Flip Bar displays anytime you press the arrow keys, the OK button, or enter a channel number. The flip bar provides many of the same functions as the Channels card in the Moxi Menu (see the following figure).
  • Page 24: Record Shows

    Playing state of the program (rewind, fast-forward, pause, play, or recording) When you start watching a show, the Moxi 3012 begins storing it in temporary memory. The amount of temporary memory varies, but is never less than 30 minutes (10 minutes for HDTV).
  • Page 25: Understanding The Recording Icons

    Understanding the recording icons Program card icons appear in the upper right of a show’s card in the Moxi Menu and let you know the status of a recorded show or sched- uled recording (see the following figure). The show is scheduled to be recorded.
  • Page 26: Recording Options

    Recording options To change recording options, when the scheduled show is in center focus, press OK, and then choose recording options from the options list. The menu summarizes the current options, which you can then modify (see the following figure). The O.C.
  • Page 27: Recording Series

    Recording series The record series option is available from the action menu anytime you select a series episode in the Moxi Menu. If you select record series, The Moxi digital video recorder records the series according to your settings, which are accessible from any episode, or go to the Find &...
  • Page 28: Understanding The Storage Meter

    On Demand If more than two series recordings are scheduled for the same time on the same day, the Moxi 3012 checks the order in the priority list and only records the two programs with the higher priority. For example, if there are series recordings set for Thursday evening with series priority ranks of 4, 9, and 23, all in the 9:00 PM timeslot, only the series with ranks of 4 and 9 are recorded.
  • Page 29: Watch Pay Per View Movies

    Using the On Demand category, you can see all the shows available for rental, and then purchase them for viewing. On Demand shows also appear in the Movies category. Using the remote control, you can also press the Moxi Lens button to view the On Demand cate- gory.
  • Page 30: Use Superticker

    To open or close SuperTicker, press the ticker button near the top of the remote or navigate to the SuperTicker category card in the Moxi Menu, and then press OK. SuperTicker automatically cycles through all headlines in one topic, and then goes to the next topic.
  • Page 31: Enjoy Photos

    To toggle between locking and unlocking SuperTicker, press Enjoy Photos You can load hundreds of digital photos into your Moxi Photos cate- gory and then play them back as slideshows on your TV. The Moxi 3012 uses a five percent reserved partition of your total hard disk drive to store photos.
  • Page 32: Viewing Photos

    Photos are sized to fit the screen without stretching them (the aspect ratio remains correct). From the Moxi Menu, choose the Photos category, and then scroll to the album you want to play. The Moxi 3012 gives you several options: Photos default music...
  • Page 33: Read Service Messages

    • As with all similar products, it is recommended that you create backup files of all your photos. If you replace your Moxi 3012 at any time, you cannot copy your photos onto the replacement unit. Read service messages...
  • Page 34: Play Games

    Play games The Moxi 3012 adds to the full entertainment package with fun games you can play directly on your TV. Available games appear in the Games category, each with on-screen playing instructions. Games include: Slot Machine Blackjack Solitaire Code Breaker...
  • Page 35: Personalize Moxi Cable Hd Dvr

    Personalize Moxi Cable HD DVR Parental Controls ... 36 Closed Caption... 39 Widescreen... 39 HDTV Setup... 40 External Hard Drive ... 41 Sound Effects ... 42 Channel List... 43 CableCARD ... 43...
  • Page 36: Parental Controls

    The Moxi 3012 offers multiple ways for you to customize the your per- sonal viewing habits and preferences. Personalizing your Moxi 3012 starts in the Settings category. Settings Parental Controls The Moxi 3012 includes a robust parental control feature set, includ- ing a four-digit PIN, and the ability to lock shows by MPAA rating or channel.
  • Page 37: Turning Off Parental Controls

    For example, if you lock the TVPG rating, then the TV14 and TVMA ratings are also locked. When unlocking, the reverse is also true. To exit parental controls and return to the Moxi Menu, press the ck (or choose the back card). Locked...
  • Page 38: Controlling Pay Per View Or On Demand Purchases

    Setting the relock timer While configuring parental controls, you can specify how long to leave parental controls unlocked, each time you unlock them to watch a show. In the Settings category, scroll to the Parental Controls card, and then press OK. Choose settings, scroll left to the Set Relock Timer card, and then press OK.
  • Page 39: If You Forget Your Pin

    If you forget your PIN: Call your cable provider. After the representative resets the PIN, create a new PIN immediately, using the Moxi Settings, Parental Controls card (see Changing a PIN on page 36). Closed Caption Most viewers use these setting to toggle closed captioning on or off.
  • Page 40: Hdtv Setup

    To use the Moxi 3012 to change the widescreen settings, do the fol- lowing Go to the Widescreen card in the Settings category. Select the desired output setting (for example, cropped, wide mode, or letter box), and then choose close.
  • Page 41: External Hard Drive

    External Hard Drive If you have the External Hard Drive card in the Moxi Menu, then you may connect an external hard drive to your Moxi. To activate the external hard drive, you may need to restart the Moxi 3012 after con- nection.
  • Page 42: Sound Effects

    If the Moxi 3012 fails to recognize the external hard drive auto- matically, leave it connected and restart the Moxi 3012. If this is the first time you have connected this hard drive to this Moxi 3012, or if the hard drive is not properly formatted, the system prompts you to format the hard drive.
  • Page 43: Channel List

    CableCARD You can view CableCARD information supplied by the CableCARD provider from the Moxi Menu. The CableCARD device is used to access premium channels, Pay Per View, and On Demand content. In the Settings category, navigate to the CableCARD card.
  • Page 44 Personalize Moxi Cable HD DVR...
  • Page 45: Troubleshoot

    Troubleshoot Audio and video problems ... 46 Remote or front panel control problems... 47 External hard drive issues ... 47 Use the front panel to troubleshoot ... 49...
  • Page 46: Audio And Video Problems

    TV audio and video out-of-sync For TVs that have their own audio output, connect both the audio and video from the Moxi 3012 to the TV (using cables of your choos- ing, such as HDMI, component, and so forth). Then connect the TV's audio output to the audio device. This way, the TV applies the same delay to both, and synchronization is restored.
  • Page 47: Remote Or Front Panel Control Problems

    TVs, including those with backlight systems, emit a frequency that interferes with the frequency used by the remote control. Try relocating the TV or the Moxi 3012 so that the Moxi 3012 is well behind the TV. External hard drive issues Use the following tips if you experience issues with your external hard drive.
  • Page 48: Running Out Of Storage Space

    To fix an external hard drive already connected to the Moxi HD DVR To remove the external hard drive from the Moxi 3012, in the Moxi Menu navigate to the Settings category, select the External Hard Drive card, and then press OK.
  • Page 49: Use The Front Panel To Troubleshoot

    Yes or No, and then press OK to make your selec- tion. If you have an HDTV, go to the Settings category in the Moxi Menu. Select HDTV Setup and choose the highest resolution that your TV supports.
  • Page 50 Troubleshoot...
  • Page 51: Get Connected

    Get Connected System specifications ... 52 Before connecting... 52 Available ports ... 53 Connect to the TV and receiver... 56 Connect archiving components... 57...
  • Page 52: System Specifications

    Before installing, the Moxi 3012 installation environment must meet the following physical requirements: • Locate the Moxi 3012 within six feet of a power outlet. • Do not use an extension cord, but rather use a power strip with surge protection.
  • Page 53: Ventilation Requirements

    The TV must be HDCP-compliant. If your TV has a DVI-D port but no HDMI port, you may use video out- put from the Moxi 3012 with an HDMI to DVI conversion cable. If an HDMI cable or an HDMI to DVI con- version cable is used along with an intermediate device such as an audio/video receiver, video might not be passed through the intermediate device to the TV.
  • Page 54 A high-bandwidth digital connection, sometimes called FireWire®. The Moxi 3012 provides an MPEG 2 audio and video stream for recording or display on a digital device in the same resolution as the broad- cast. No user interface graphics appear (like, Moxi Menu, flip bar, and so forth) nor is there menu audio. Description A digital audio connection that carries high-quality Dolby Digital audio.
  • Page 55 Table 4: Audio cables starting with highest quality connection (Continued) Connector shapes Cable type Description An analog stereo audio connection. No need to use an RCA cable, if using an HDMI video cable connec- tion (transmits both video and audio). Table 5: Data storage cables starting with highest quality connections Connector shapes Cable type...
  • Page 56: Connect To The Tv And Receiver

    Serial Port HDMI USB 2.0 Place the Moxi 3012 in a well-ventilated open area near the TV and audio receiver (if used), and then connect the incoming coaxial cable to the Moxi. Install one of the following video connections (refer to the previous...
  • Page 57: Connect Archiving Components

    For complete list of available connections see, table 4 on page 54. Do not connect Moxi 3012 to a switched power source. Doing so increases the chance that the Moxi 3012 is turned off and is not able to record programs as scheduled. Connect archiving components To add components to the TV connected to the Moxi, such as a DVD- recorder or VCR, refer to the manufacturer’s documentation for each...
  • Page 58: Archiving Simplified

    TV. You can connect a secondary, digital monitor using the IEEE 1394 port, but the monitor will not display the Moxi Menu, any other user interface graphics, or the playback of recorded TV stored on your Moxi 3012 (see IEEE 1394 Connectors on page 60).
  • Page 59 Use composite if component is not available. Unless you used IEEE 1394 or HDMI, which carries audio and video, connect an audio cable between the Moxi 3012 and your VCR. Use S/ PDIF or composite. Connect another set of audio and video cables between the VCR and the TV.
  • Page 60 There are several IEEE 1394 connector options. Make sure you have a cable with the large 4-pin or 6-pin connector at one end for the Moxi 3012 and, at the other end, a connector that fits the digital VCR (see the following figure).
  • Page 61: Moxi Remote Programming Codes

    Moxi remote programming codes TV codes for the Moxi remote control ... 62 Audio device codes for the Moxi remote control ... 67...
  • Page 62: Tv Codes For The Moxi Remote Control

    This chapter provides a listing of all programmable TV and audio device codes stored in the Moxi remote. See Use and program the remote on page 13 for more information TV codes for the Moxi remote control Use the codes in table 7 to program the remote for your TV and the codes in table 8 on page 67 to program audio devices.
  • Page 63 Table 7 TV codes (Continued) Code Daewoo 051, 068, 073, 095, 158, 159, 189, 191, 194, 196, 197, 198, 200, 202, 204, 205, 206 Daytron 073, 095, 107, 108, 207, 209 Dell 072, 094 Diamond Vision Dumont Dynex 167, 415, 424, 567, 577 Electro Home 073, 095 Elektra...
  • Page 64 Table 7 TV codes (Continued) Code Initial Inkel Insignia 167, 415, 424, 450, 456, 461, 507, 523, 567, 577, JC Penny 039, 053, 068, 073, 092, 095, 102, 355 Jensen 062, 461 104, 105, 106, 396, 397, 410, 589 Kawasho 073, 095 Konka 445, 589...
  • Page 65 Table 7 TV codes (Continued) Code Montgomery 108, 022, 023, 026, 053, 071, 072, 211, 213 Ward 028, 068, 090, 108, 200, 464 Norcent 455, 472 Olevia 073, 519, 541, 587 Orion 019, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 382, 423, 424, 558 Panasonic 042, 043, 044, 045, 046, 419, 429 Philco...
  • Page 66 Table 7 TV codes (Continued) Code Scott 090, 108, 168, 561 Sears 023, 030, 031, 038, 039, 068, 353, 355, 356 Sharp 028, 016, 022, 023, 024, 025, 026, 027, 029, 393, 395, 409 Signature 2000 023, 026, 108, 211, 213 Sony 014, 020, 021, 178, 540 Soundesign...
  • Page 67: Audio Device Codes For The Moxi Remote Control

    090, 108 Zenith 047, 048, 049, 050, 051, 391, 405, 406, 424, 434, 567, 577, 594 Audio device codes for the Moxi remote control Use the codes in table 8 to program audio devices. Table 8 Audio device codes Audio Device...
  • Page 68 Table 8 Audio device codes (Continued) Audio Device Code Harman Kardon 130, 257, 305, 306 Hitachi Jensen 140x 114, 241 Kenwood 063, 176, 277, 444 Krol LG (Goldstar) 036, 308 Luxman Magnavox (Philips) 080, 119, 184, 502, 503, 504, 433 Marantz 282, 283, 284, 285, 516, 517, 518, 520 Mcintosh...
  • Page 69 Table 8 Audio device codes (Continued) Audio Device Code Sherwood 229, 267, 505, 506 Sony 041, 057, 067, 232, 287, 292, 442 Soundesign 083, 088, 148, 239, 242, 265, 311, 320 Taekwang Teac 314, 316 Technics 032, 184, 512 Victor 114, 241 Wards 063, 114, 241...
  • Page 70 Moxi remote programming codes...
  • Page 71: Glossary

    720p 720 progressive scan lines on a TV screen. action menu: Provides different action choices or commands. It appears in the Moxi Menu when a user decision is re- quired. album: A collection of photographs in Pho- tos. card: Cards appear in a vertical list within cat- egories in the Moxi Menu.
  • Page 72 The MPAA rating system al- lows viewers to make decisions about which movies may be appropriate for chil- dren. Moxi allows setting parental con- trols based on movie ratings. Moxi Menu: Digeo’s user interface through which consumers can explore and access...
  • Page 73 TV programs air in a time slot. Use series options to specify which time slots are recorded. TV rating: A way to inform viewers on the content of broadcast programming. Moxi allows setting parental controls based on TV rating. V-Chip: The V-Chip is the federally-mandated...
  • Page 74 Glossary...
  • Page 75: Index

    Index Numerics 21 Frenzy, 28, 34 About Moxi album, open, archiving audio device codes See also Moxi remote. Blackjack, box ID Bubble Blast, CableCARD, conditional access, digital secure gateway, interactive info, manufacturer information, network setup, pairing, status, card background color, Find &...
  • Page 76 Index connecting DVR, external hard drives, HDMI cable, requirements, connection secondary, connectors audio, 42, 55 external hard drives, video, cropped, digital VCR, connecting, 42, 55 eSATA, external hard drives 42, 55 eSATA, settings, favorites, Find & Record find. See also search. FireWire.
  • Page 77 (IR blaster), installation secondary components, letter box, setting, locking. See also parental control. media center HDMI cable, installing secondary components, ventilation requirements, Moxi Flip Bar Moxi Menu favorite channels navigating TV setup, Moxi remote audio codes, notes On Demand...
  • Page 78 Index player bar features of, using the, preinstallation storage connectors, video connectors priority changing, setting rating, locking by, recording already scheduled, list of, icons options, see all times, 24, 27 series options, series, repeats, remote button info programming by search, programming with codes, resolution standard definition, setting,...
  • Page 79 settings closed caption cropped, external hard drives, letterbox, widescreen, setup shows recording, slideshow Slot Machine, software version, Solitaire, sound effects, standard definition, 28, 34 Storage & Stats additional data storage meter, understanding, SuperTicker lock topic or item, story, reading, using, S-Video time slot changing...
  • Page 80 Index widescreen, settings,...
  • Page 82 Moxi Cable HD DVR 3012 Software version 4.1c June 2008...

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