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Summary of Contents for Seaside Communications DCT 6200 HD
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Page 1: User Manual
Seaside TV DCT 6200 HD Wiring Instructions Additional Information Digital Cable Box USER MANUAL i n t e r a c t i v e d i g i t a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n s... - Page 2 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.
- Page 3 I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the digital cable box is operated. Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
- Page 4 Servicing Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards, return to Seaside Communications for replacement. Safety check Upon completion of any service to this digital cable box, ask the Seaside service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operational condition.
- Page 5 C A N A D I A N C O M P L I A N C E 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.
- Page 6 Disclaimer The information in this document is carefully examined, and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Seaside Communications reserves the right to make changes herein to improve readability, function, or design. Motorola Computer Software Copyrights The Motorola product described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
a`qSOMM rëÉê dìáÇÉ TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview ..............................3 DCT6200 Components........................... 3 Remote Control............................6 Getting Started ............................7 Connecting your DCT6200 ......................... 8 Video Options ............................8 Connecting Your DCT6200 to an HDTV ....................9 Video Connections ..........................9 Audio Connections .......................... - Page 8 Data Devices .............................. 29 User Options.............................. 30 Troubleshooting............................32...
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Page 9: Overview
DCT6200 User Guide OVERVIEW The Motorola DCT6200 High Definition Cable Receiver for Seaside digital cable, and high definition (HD) programming. The DCT6200 offers the following standard features: • Interactive digital cable receiver - enables both standard and HDTV programming • Integrated high definition decoder with YPbPr component video output •... -
Page 10: Front Panel
Message Indicator Lights when a message is waiting POWER switch Turns the DCT6200 on or off FRONT PANEL MENU switch Displays the menu area INFO switch Displays current channel and program information INFO MSGS. MENU POWER VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R CURSOR POWER Moves cursor around program... -
Page 11: Back Panel
A/B Indicator Lights, if optional switch is activated SELECT switch Selects menu options GUIDE switch Displays the program guide A/B switch Manually enables RF bypass function (optional) GUIDE SMART C ARD REMOTE SELECT REMOTE indicator Lights to indicate remote control is in use Display CHANNEL... -
Page 12: Remote Control
Remote Control The DRC 450 remote control provides basic control of the DCT6200, TV, VCR, DVD, and audio devices. For programming instructions and remote codes, refer to the DRC 450 User Guide included with your remote control. AUDIO, VCR/DVD, CABLE, OR TV Selects a device to control. -
Page 13: Getting Started
a`qSOMM rëÉê dìáÇÉ GETTING STARTED Before you connect your DCT6200, be sure to review the following: • Disconnect power from the DCT6200 before connecting or changing cable connections. • For basic cable connections, use 75-ohm coaxial cables equipped with F-type connectors. •... -
Page 14: Connecting Your Dct6200
CONNECTING YOUR DCT6200 This section describes how to connect the DCT6200 to your home entertainment system. Instructions and diagrams are included for the following connections to the DCT6200: • High Definition Television (HDTV) • A/V Receiver • HDTV and D-VHS Digital VCR •... -
Page 15: Connecting Your Dct6200 To An Hdtv
a`qSOMM rëÉê dìáÇÉ CONNECTING YOUR DCT6200 TO AN HDTV Video Connections DVI, IEEE 1394, and component video provide the highest level of picture quality. If your TV has a DVI input, connect to the DVI-D connections on your DCT6200 instead of the component video connections (Y, Pb and Pr connectors). - Page 16 To connect your video connection(s) for HDTV: Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT6200. D OUT HDTV Connect an DVI cable to the connector on the DCT6200 and the connector on your TV: HDTV...
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Page 17: Audio Connections
a`qSOMM rëÉê dìáÇÉ CONNECTING YOUR DCT6200 TO AN HDTV Audio Connections If you have a home theater system with an A/V receiver, see the instructions “Audio Connections for an A/V Receiver” on page 12. For the connections described below you will need the following cables: Audio (supplied) To connect your audio connections for HDTV:... -
Page 18: Audio Connections For An A/V Receiver
Audio Connections for an A/V Receiver There are three options available for audio connections to your A/V receiver: • OPTICAL SPDIF Optical ( • Coaxial ( SPDIF • Stereo audio ( AUDIO R OPTICAL SPDIF SPDIF If your equipment supports it, the optical ( ) or coaxial ( ) audio outputs may be used in AUDIO R... -
Page 19: Connecting Your Dct6200 To An Hdtv And D-Vhs
a`qSOMM rëÉê dìáÇÉ CONNECTING YOUR DCT6200 TO AN HDTV AND D-VHS To record high definition programming, you must have a D-VHS digital VCR and connect to the IEEE 1394 connector on your DCT6200. For the connections described below you will need the following cables: RF (75 ohm) (supplied) IEEE 1394... -
Page 20: Connecting Your Dct6200 To A Standard Definition Stereo Tv
CONNECTING YOUR DCT6200 TO A STANDARD DEFINITION STEREO TV For the connections described below you will need the following cables: S-Video RF (75 ohm) RF (75 ohm) Video Audio (2: one supplied; (supplied) (supplied) one extra) Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT6200. -
Page 21: Connecting Your Dct6200 To A Standard Definition Stereo Tv And Stereo Vcr
a`qSOMM rëÉê dìáÇÉ CONNECTING YOUR DCT6200 TO A STANDARD DEFINITION STEREO TV AND STEREO VCR For the connections described below you will need the following cables: RF (75 ohm) Video Audio (supplied) (2: one supplied; one extra) CABLE IN Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the connector on the DCT6200. - Page 22 This video connection method doesn’t support high definition video. For more information, see “Connecting your DCT6200 to an HDTV” on page 9. After you have finished connecting your DCT6200, see “Setting Up Your New DCT6200 for Digital Cable Services” on page 22.
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Page 23: Connecting Your Dct6200 To A Standard Definition Stereo Tv And Mono Vcr
a`qSOMM rëÉê dìáÇÉ CONNECTING YOUR DCT6200 TO A STANDARD DEFINITION STEREO TV AND MONO VCR For the connections described below you will need the following cables: RF (75 ohm) Video (3: one supplied; two extra) CABLE IN Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the connector on the DCT6200. -
Page 24: Connecting Your Dct6200 To An A/V Receiver, Standard Definition Tv, And Stereo Vcr
CONNECTING YOUR DCT6200 TO AN A/V RECEIVER, STANDARD DEFINITION TV, AND STEREO VCR OPTICAL SPDIF SPDIF If your equipment supports it, the optical ( ) or coaxial ( ) audio outputs may be used in AUDIO R place of the stereo audio outputs ( and L) described below. - Page 25 a`qSOMM rëÉê dìáÇÉ Next, connect your stereo VCR to the A/V Receiver: Connect a stereo audio cable to the INPUT AUDIO R connectors on the stereo VCR and the AUDIO OUT R connectors on the A/V receiver: Stereo VCR A/V Receiver INPUT VCR OUT AUDIO...
- Page 26 Finally, connect your A/V receiver to your TV: Connect a video cable to the MONITOR OUTPUT video connector on the A/V receiver and the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo TV: A/V Receiver Stereo TV TV/MONITOR INPUT INPUT AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO Video Cable...
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Page 27: Connecting Your Dct6200 To A Standard Definition Stereo Tv, Mono/Stereo Vcr, And Dvd
a`qSOMM rëÉê dìáÇÉ CONNECTING YOUR DCT6200 TO A STANDARD DEFINITION STEREO TV, MONO/STEREO VCR, AND DVD If your TV supports multiple sets of video and audio inputs (such as VID1, VID2, etc.), see the diagram “Connecting a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR” to connect your DCT6200, VCR and TV. When you have completed those connections, refer to the diagram illustrated here to connect your DVD to your TV. -
Page 28: Setting Up Your New Dct6200 For Digital Cable Services
SETTING UP YOUR NEW DCT6200 FOR DIGITAL CABLE SERVICES Please take a few minutes to read through these pages before plugging in your DCT6200 for the first time. After you have connected your DCT6200 to your home entertainment devices, a few simple steps are required before you can enjoy all the new services your DCT6200 has to offer. -
Page 29: Calling Your Cable Operator For Authorization
a`qSOMM rëÉê dìáÇÉ Calling Your Cable Operator for Authorization To receive programming and digital cable services, call your local cable service provider. Obtain your DCT6200’s serial number and unit address before calling your cable operator. These numbers can be found on the peel-off label on the front of your DCT6200 as well as on the unit itself. -
Page 30: Optimizing Your Hdtv Picture
Optimizing Your HDTV Picture If you have connected your DCT6200 using a DVI connection, you may skip this step. The DVI connection automatically configures your high definition settings. You can view and configure your high definition settings on the DCT6200’s on-screen menu. To access the on-screen menu, power on your TV and power off the DCT6200. - Page 31 a`qSOMM rëÉê dìáÇÉ Press the ▼ key to select YPbPr Output. YPbPr Output indicates the picture resolution you prefer when watching high definition programming. To get the most out of your high definition viewing experience, refer to your TV User Guide to determine which format your TV supports.
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Page 32: Recording Your Connections
RECORDING YOUR CONNECTIONS Use this diagram to record connections between your home entertainment components. Later, you can use this diagram to reconnect your system if you move the equipment or add new equipment. Disconnect the power from the DCT6200 before connecting or changing cable connections. Do not place another component or object on top of the DCT6200. -
Page 33: Operation
a`qSOMM rëÉê dìáÇÉ OPERATION After your DCT6200 is connected to your home entertainment system and set up to receive digital cable services, you’re ready to enjoy digital and analog cable programming. Simply use the remote control supplied with your DCT6200 to change channels, view program information, and navigate the on-screen menus. -
Page 34: Important Information About The 4:3 Override Feature
Important Information About the 4:3 Override Feature The 4:3 Override feature enables you to specify a different output mode for high-definition (YPbPr) programming and standard definition (4:3) programming. If the 4:3 Override is set to 480i and you tune to a 4:3 standard definition channel, the DCT6200 displays graphics overlays on all outputs even if the YPbPr Output setting is 1080i, 720p, or 480p. - Page 35 a`qSOMM rëÉê dìáÇÉ DATA DEVICES In addition to high quality audio and video, the DCT6200 has the capability to deliver high-speed data services such as Internet access, e-mail, IP Telephony, E-Commerce, and home banking. Your DCT6200 may be equipped with the interface connections illustrated, but their functionality depends on the services offered by your service provider.
- Page 36 USER OPTIONS The following table describes the options available in the on-screen menu: Setting Description TV Type Selects the type of TV. The LED panel will display the output type you have selected. Defaults to 16:9. Options are 16:9 (for wide screen TVs); 4:3 LETTERBOX or 4:3 PAN/SCAN (for normal TVs). 4:3 LETTERBOX allows you to view widescreen programming in a letterbox format through the S-video, composite video, or RF video outputs when the DCT6200 is tuned to a widescreen program.
- Page 37 a`qSOMM rëÉê dìáÇÉ Setting Description Closed Caption Turns closed captions off or on. The LED panel will display the status of the closed captions. Defaults to DISABLED. Options are ENABLED or DISABLED. Pen Size Selects the font size for closed captions. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO, STANDARD, LARGE, or SMALL.
- Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling your service provider, review this troubleshooting guide. This information is to help you quickly solve a problem. If your problem still exists, contact your service provider. Problem Possible Solution The DCT6200 will not Verify that the AC power cord is connected to the DCT6200 and an AC outlet. power on If the DCT6200 is connected to a switched outlet on another unit, verify that that unit is powered on.
- Page 39 a`qSOMM rëÉê dìáÇÉ Problem Possible Solution There is no video on Verify that the TV is powered on and set to the appropriate input source for the DCT6200. the TV screen Verify that the DCT6200 is powered on and tuned to an authorized cable channel. Verify that the coaxial cable feed is firmly connected to the DCT6200 and the wall jack.
- Page 40 Problem Possible Solution There are black bars This may occur on a 4:3 TV if the 4:3 OVERRIDE setting is OFF. To cause 4:3 standard on all four sides of definition (SD) programming to fill the screen, depending on the capabilities of the TV, set the picture 4:3 OVERRIDE to 480i or 480p.
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