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Motorola DCX3400 Series User Manual

High-definition all-digital dual-tuner cable set-top with ocap software
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  • Page 1 DCX with OCAP Software DCX3400 User Guide...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS The DCX3400 set-top requires careful handling to avoid potential damage to its internal hard disk drive or the loss of recorded data. Be sure to follow these requirements during transportation and installation.
  • Page 3 During Installation • Do not place the terminal in an enclosed area where the cooling vents are blocked or impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. • Install the terminal so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not place the terminal on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that could block the ventilation openings.
  • Page 4 Software. The Software is never sold. Motorola licenses the Software to the original customer and to any subsequent licensee for personal use only on the terms of this License. Motorola and its third party licensors retain the ownership of the Software.
  • Page 5 THIS LICENSE SHALL TERMINATE AUTOMATICALLY if you fail to comply with the terms of this License. Motorola 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.
  • Page 6 © 2010 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work (such as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from Motorola, Inc.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Features Front Panel Rear Panel Operation Turning Power On and Off Changing Channels Adjusting the Volume Interactive Program Guide Front Panel Format Button Operation Video Format Indicators (Front Panel Display) M-Card™ Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Connecting Your DCX Set-top Video Connection Options Connecting HDTV —...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Congratulations on receiving a Motorola DCX3400 Series High-Definition All-Digital Dual- Tuner Cable Set-top with OCAP™ software, one of the most advanced interactive digital cable set-tops available today. Motorola has merged the extraordinary features of digital cable—the seemingly endless programming options, interactive program guides, Video on Demand (VOD), and commercial-free, CD quality music—with the flexibility of a dual-...

  • Page 9: Front Panel

    Front Panel Figure 1 – Front Panel Item Description USB 2.0 High-Speed connector* Cursor — Menu navigation Select — Selects menu options Power — Turns the set-top on and off (standby) Menu — Displays the menu Guide — Displays the program guide Info —...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Figure 2 – Rear Panel Item Description YPbPr — Component video output (HDTV) Audio Out — Analog L/R (Fixed) audio (SDTV) Audio Out — Analog L/R (Variable) audio (SDTV) Digital Audio (Coaxial S/PDIF) — Provides Dolby® Digital or PCM output Digital Audio (Optical S/PDIF) —...

  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation Turning Power On and Off Press on the front panel or remote control to turn the DCX set-top on or off POWER (standby). When using the remote control, be sure it is in cable mode by pressing CABLE before pressing .

  • Page 12: Interactive Program Guide

    When the Interactive Program Guide (IPG) is active, the Format button located on the front panel of the DCX3400 set-top allows you to quickly change how video is processed by the Component Video (YPbPr) and HDMI outputs. Pressing the Format button will toggle the output between the normal, stretch, and zoom functions.

  • Page 13: Digital Video Recorder (Dvr)

    Digital Video Recorder (DVR) The DCX3400 set-top is equipped with an internal hard drive for DVR (Digital Video Recorder) functionality, which provides the ability to record both Standard-Definition TV (SDTV) and High-Definition TV (HDTV) programs. Storage time varies based on the video format and specific channel.
  • Page 14 You can also easily switch from viewing the prerecorded program to either of the programs you’re recording. Play Recorded Programming On Networked Set-tops In Your Home. Using integrated MoCA networking, DCX3400-M recorded entertainment can be accessed by other compatible non-DVR set-tops with integrated MoCA, when enabled by application software.

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Dcx Set-Top

    Connecting Your DCX Set-top Instructions and diagrams are included for the following connections: • High-Definition Television (HDTV) • A/V receiver — Audio • Standard-Definition TV (SDTV) • Standard-Definition TV (SDTV) and VCR/DVD Recorder • A/V receiver, Standard-Definition TV (SDTV), and VCR/DVD Recorder Before you move or change components on your entertainment system, review the following: •...
  • Page 16 • RF Output — SDTV If no other input is available on your TV, the RF Output of the DCX3400 set-top can be connected to the Antenna or Cable Input on your TV. The RF Output carries both video and audio. Set your TV to channel 3 or 4.

  • Page 17: Connecting Hdtv - Single Connection For Video/Audio

    Connecting HDTV — Single Connection for Video/Audio Cable In Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCX set-top. HDMI If your TV has an HDMI input, this is for both audio and video if you are using the TV speakers.

  • Page 18: Connecting Your Dcx Set-Top To An Hdtv - Single Connection For Video/Audio

    Connecting Your DCX Set-top to an HDTV — Single Connection for Video/Audio Note: Only (1) HDTV video/audio connection needs to be made to an HDTV. Note: On-screen graphics will not be displayed when using IEEE-1394 connection. Refer to Section 6 for more information. Note: Solid lines indicate optimum connections.

  • Page 19: Connecting Hdtv - Separate Video/Audio Connections

    Audio • If your TV does not have digital audio inputs, connect the stereo audio cable to the AUDIO L/R connectors on the DCX3400 set-top and the AUDIO L/R connectors on the HDTV. • If your TV supports digital audio inputs, use the digital audio OPTICAL S/PDIF or COAXIAL S/PDIF outputs instead of the AUDIO L/R outputs.

  • Page 20: Connecting Your Dcx Set-Top To An Hdtv - Separate Video/Audio

    Connecting Your DCX Set-top to an HDTV — Separate Video/Audio Note: Only (1) video connection and (1) audio connection needs to be made to an HDTV. Note: HDMI-to-DVI adapter is not included with the set-top. Note: Solid lines indicate optimum connections. 4 •...

  • Page 21: Connecting Your Dcx Set-Top To An Hdtv - Alternate Audio

    Connecting Your DCX Set-top to an HDTV — Alternate Audio Note: Only (1) audio connection needs to be made to an HDTV. Note: Solid lines indicate optimum connections. 4 • Connecting Your DCX Set-top...

  • Page 22: Connecting An A/V Receiver - Audio

    Connecting an A/V Receiver — Audio There are several options available for audio connections to your A/V receiver: • Digital audio (OPTICAL S/PDIF) • Digital audio (COAXIAL S/PDIF) • Stereo audio (AUDIO L/R) If your A/V receiver supports it, the optical (S/PDIF) or coaxial (S/PDIF) digital audio outputs may be used in place of the stereo audio outputs (AUDIO L/R).

  • Page 23: Connecting Your Dcx Set-Top To An A/V Receiver - Audio

    Connecting Your DCX Set-top to an A/V Receiver — Audio Note: Only (1) audio connection needs to be made to an A/V Receiver. Note: Solid lines indicate optimum connections. 4 • Connecting Your DCX Set-top...

  • Page 24: Connecting An Sdtv

    Connecting an SDTV 1. Connect the stereo audio cable to the AUDIO L/R connectors on the DCX set-top and the AUDIO L/R connectors on the Standard-Definition TV (SDTV). 2. Connect an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUT connector on the DCX set-top and the INPUT S-VIDEO on the TV.

  • Page 25: Connecting Your Dcx Set-Top To An Sdtv

    Connecting Your DCX Set-top to an SDTV Note: S-Video and Composite video require separate audio connections. Note: Only (1) video connection and (1) audio connection is required. Note: Solid lines indicate optimum connections. 4 • Connecting Your DCX Set-top...

  • Page 26: Connecting An Sdtv And Vcr/Dvd Recorder

    Connecting an SDTV and VCR/DVD Recorder 1. Connect a stereo audio cable to the AUDIO OUT L/R connectors on the DCX3400 set-top and the INPUT AUDIO L/R connectors on the stereo VCR. 2. Connect a composite video cable to the VIDEO OUT connector on the DCX3400 set- top and the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo VCR.

  • Page 27: Connecting Your Dcx Set-Top To An Sdtv And Vcr/Dvd Recorder

    Connecting Your DCX Set-top to an SDTV and VCR/DVD Recorder If degraded picture quality is observed while viewing copy-protected limited view programs, do not connect through a VCR. Instead, connect the set-top directly to the TV. 4 • Connecting Your DCX Set-top...

  • Page 28: Connecting An A/V Receiver, Sdtv, And Vcr/Dvd Recorder

    Connecting an A/V Receiver, SDTV, and VCR/DVD Recorder 1. Connect a stereo audio cable to the AUDIO OUT L/R connectors on the DCX set-top and the INPUT L/R connectors on the A/V receiver. 2. Connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video out connector on the DCX set-top and the S-Video connector on the A/V receiver.

  • Page 29: Connecting Your Dcx Set-Top To An A/V Receiver, Sdtv, And Vcr/Dvd Recorder

    Connecting Your DCX Set-top to an A/V Receiver, SDTV, and VCR/DVD Recorder Note: Solid lines indicate optimum connections. Note: Consult your A/V receiver manual for additional wiring options or constraints when including a VCR/DVD Recorder in your configuration. If degraded picture quality is observed while viewing copy-protected limited view programs, do not connect through a VCR.

  • Page 30: Recording Your Connections

    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 DCX set-top before connecting or changing cable connections.

  • Page 31: Data Devices

    Data Devices Do not attempt to connect data devices without contacting your service provider. Advanced data features require the proper application and network infrastructure to operate. 5 • Recording Your Connections...

  • Page 32: On-Screen Graphics

    On-Screen Graphics Your DCX set-top can generate graphics that overlay the video programming or fill the entire television screen. Common examples include on-screen menus (such as the User Settings menu), closed captioning, and interactive program guides. The DCX set-top overlays these graphics whenever you open a menu, enable closed captioning, or scroll through a program grid.

  • Page 33: Configuring The Settings Menu

    1. Ensure the DCX3400 is installed properly. 2. With the set-top in stand-by mode, press the MENU key on the front panel. 3. If the TV is on, the on-screen User Settings menu lists the DCX3400 settings that can be adjusted.
  • Page 34 Figure 4 – Power ON Timer Menu Figure 5 – Power OFF Timer Menu 4. Use the remote control or the cursor keys on the front panel to navigate the on- screen menus: • ▲ ▼ Press the keys to highlight the setting you wish to change. •...
  • Page 35 The Video Sharpness setting affects all of the video outputs. By default, the sharpness level of 3 is selected. The DCX3400 supports five distinct levels of video picture sharpness. A value of 1 corresponds to a “softer” picture while a value of 5 corresponds to a “sharper”...
  • Page 36 Setting Description Power OFF Designated time for set-top to power off. Timer Status Disabled/Enabled Day Option Weekends, Weekdays, Every Sunday, Every Monday, Every Tuesday, Every Wednesday, Every Thursday, Every Friday, Every Saturday. • Set Time 12-hour clock • AM/PM Sleep Timer Off/On 7 •...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before calling your service provider, review this troubleshooting guide. This information can help you quickly solve a problem. If your problem still exists, contact your service provider. Problem Possible Solution The DCX set-top will The DCX set-top may have received a software update and may not power on not power on while the new software is being installed.
  • Page 38 There is no audio Not all programs feature full Dolby Digital [5.1] or Dolby Digital from the center Plus [7.1] surround sound. In some cases, the programs may and/or surround only contain left and right stereo audio. speakers of a home •...
  • Page 39 There are black bars All 4:3 HDTVs display HD programs in letterbox format (black above and below the bars above and below the picture) because of the shape of the picture display screen. Some SD programs are broadcast in the letterbox format with black bars above and below the picture.

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