• Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ARRIS for compliance could void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: one This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Software. The Software is never sold. ARRIS licenses the Software to the original customer and to any subsequent licensee for personal use only on the terms of this License.
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Software License ARRIS is not responsible for any third party software that is provided as a bundled application, or otherwise, with the Software or that is downloaded to, or otherwise installed on, the Product. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The Product and documentation is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (c)(1)(ii) of The Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 52.227-...
Introduction Congratulations on receiving an ARRIS DCX525 High-Definition All-Digital Cable Set-top box, one of the most advanced interactive digital cable set-tops available today. ARRIS has merged the extraordinary features of digital cable — the seemingly endless programming options, interactive program guides, Video on Demand (VOD), and the incredible picture quality and sound of High-Definition TV (HDTV).
TV’s speakers as the primary audio source. Note: ARRIS recommends certified standard (category 1) HDMI cables for 1080i or 720p resolutions. A certified high speed (category 2) HDMI cable is recommended for resolutions of 1080p.
3. Initialize the DCX525 and authorize it for services. 4. Turn the TV on. When using an HDMI connection between the DCX525 and the television, be sure to have the cable connected and the TV powered on before adjusting the video settings. ARRIS recommends certified standard (category 1) HDMI cables for 1080i or 720p resolutions.
Configuring the User Settings If the DCX525 is connected via HDMI to a display device such as a television, the default User Settings menu is updated to reflect this information as shown in the following example. Figure 8: Default User Settings Menu When an HDMI Connection is in Place All-Digital, High-Definition Set-top DCX525 •...
The DCX525 can detect when the HDMI connection is in use. If you are not using the HDMI connection on the DCX525, the Additional HDMI Settings option is disabled and can’t be selected in the menu..
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HDMI connection. These settings are discussed in Settings more detail later in the manual. If no HDMI device is connected to the DCX525, this option is disabled and can’t be selected in the menu. Closed Turns closed captions off or on.
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Front Panel Allows you to adjust the brightness level of the front panel display. Brightness High — The brightest level. This setting is most useful when using the DCX525 in very brightly lit rooms. Normal — The default brightness level.
When using the native mode feature of the DCX525, please exercise caution when selecting the formats from the checklist. If a format is selected that is not compatible with the television, there may be a loss of video whenever the DCX525 is tuned to a channel which is broadcast in that format.
30 frames per second. This option is only available if the DCX525 is connected to an HDMI display device. If no HDMI connection is detected, this option is disabled and can’t be selected in the menu.
HDMI-to-DVI adapter). Color Space Allows you to adjust the color space used by the DCX525 to generate the video signals on the HDMI output. YCC 4:4:4 is the default setting. YCC 4:4:4 — Generates video signals within the YCC color space.
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Auto — The DCX525 automatically delays the audio signal on the HDMI output by the amount of time requested by the connected HDMI device. Manual — The DCX525 delays the audio signal on the HDMI output by the amount of time selected for the Lip Sync Delay setting.
Description Service Selection Sets the service used by the DCX525 to render (draw) the closed captions: Analog — Affects closed captions for analog and digital standard definition services. Available options are: CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, T1, T2, T3, or T4. The default setting is CC1.
The Subtitle and DVS Settings menu is used to customize the language and appearance of subtitles and to turn the descriptive video service feature on and off on the DCX525. Subtitles allow a viewer to watch television programs and movies which contain dialogue that is not in the viewer’s native language.
Off — The DVS audio track is not played by the DCX525. On — The DVS audio track is played by the DCX525 if it is included in the program. Note: If the DVS setting is disabled and can’t be selected from the menu, the software installed on the DCX525 can’t support the DVS feature.
Advanced Audio/Video Settings Screen The Advanced Audio/Video Settings menu is used to customize several advanced audio and video features of the DCX525, most notably the Dolby Volume feature and the Video Sharpness feature. The Dolby Volume feature provides volume normalization across channels, programs, and commercials.
The Video Sharpness setting affects the HDMI output. Level 3 is the default value. The DCX525 supports five distinct levels of analog video picture sharpness. A value of 1 corresponds to a “softer” picture while a value of 5 corresponds to a “sharper”...
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