AT&T U-verse Receiver Installation Manual Motorola Model VIP2500
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE 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 markings are located on the back and bottom of the terminal. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
At least 2 inches V E N T I L A T E 2 inches 2 inches Follow these important safety guidelines when positioning and connecting your TV receiver: • Do not block the slots and openings • Do not place anything on top of the TV receiver • Do not position the TV receiver in a confined space, such as an enclosed cabinet, that does not provide adequate ventilation. • Do not position the TV receiver near any external heat source that could raise the temperature around the unit.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 VIP2500 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vi VIP2500 Series High-Definition U-verse Receiver Installation Manual
Introduction Congratulations on receiving your Motorola® VIP2500 Wireless, High Definition, U-verse TV Receiver.
Overview Front Panel The illustration below and the table following it describe the front-panel features, controls and indicator lights. 1 Key Item 1 POWER 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Function Turns the U-verse TV receiver on or off If held for ten (10) seconds or longer, restarts the TV receiver Lights green when the TV receiver is on 2 USB 3 SIGNAL QUALITY 4 LINK 5 HD 6 RECORD 7 MENU 8 Up/Down arrow keys Left/Right arrow keys USB 2.
Overview Rear Panel The VIP2500 rear panel features are described in the following table. 1 Key Item 1 RESET 2 NETWORK 3 Y 4 Pb 5 Pr 6 VIDEO OUT 7 L R 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Function Push-pin switch; use only as directed by your service provider.
Wireless Connection As shown in the sketch below, programs and services for the VIP2500 are transmitted wirelessly over the air from a VAP2500 Access Point. The access point, in turn, is connected to your home network gateway device. 802.11n Wireless Link Home Gateway Unit VAP2500 Access Point VIP2500 TV Receiver VAP2500 Access Point The VAP2500 Access Point is capable of transmitting separate programming streams to as many as five client devices (wireless TV Receivers).
Connecting Your TV Receiver This section describes alternative methods for connecting the VIP2500 to your home entertainment system. Instructions and diagrams are included for connections to: • High-Definition TV (HDTV) • Home Theater Receiver–Audio • Stereo TV Before you move or change components on your entertainment system, always disconnect power from the TV receiver.
Connecting Your TV Receiver Standard-Definition Connector Composite Video VIDEO OUT Description To connect a Standard Definition TV, use the composite VIDEO OUT connector. Composite video provides a Standard-Definition analog video signal. If your equipment supports an optical S/PDIF audio connection, use the OPTICAL connection. Otherwise, use the baseband AUDIO L and R connections. Common Cabling Examples The following cabling diagrams illustrate common sample audio/video (A/V) connections.
Connecting to an HDTV – Video Only HDMI Component video connection connection Either / or Sample HDTV Component Video Input HDMI Y Pb Pr CABLE/ ANTENNA IN • If your HDTV has an HDMI input, connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI connector as shown. HDMI connection carries both video and audio signals. • If your HDTV has a DVI input, you can use an HDMI-to-DVI converter to connect to the VIP2500 HDMI connector.
Connecting to an HDTV – Audio Only Baseband audio connection Optical S/PDIF connection Either / or INPUT AUDIO LEFT AUDIO RIGHT CABLE/ ANTENNA IN OPTICAL SPDIF Sample HDTV audio inputs If your equipment supports it, use the OPTICAL S/PDIF output. Otherwise, use the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors. In most cases, S/PDIF offers better audio quality, including support for Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. HDMI carries video and audio.
Connecting Audio to a Home Theater Receiver Baseband audio connection Optical S/PDIF connection Either / or AUDIO R L VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL INPUT COAX DVD OPTICAL CABLE/TV VIDEO 2 TV/MONITOR OUTPUT SPEAKER CONNECTORS IN VCR VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT Sample home theater receiver If your home theater receiver supports it, use the OPTICAL S/PDIF output. Otherwise, use the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors. In most cases, S/PDIF offers better audio quality, including support for Dolby Digital 5.
Connecting to a Stereo TV Composite video connection Baseband audio connection Sample stereoTV INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO CABLE/ ANTENNA IN AUDIO LEFT AUDIO RIGHT This video connection method does not support HD video. For more information, see “Connecting an HDTV – Video Only.
Troubleshooting Before calling your service provider, review this troubleshooting guide. If the suggestions do not help you quickly solve a problem, contact your service provider. Problem Possible Solution The TV receiver will not power on. Verify that the power adapter is connected to the TV receiver and an AC outlet. Unplug the TV receiver from the outlet, plug it back in, and press the POWER button.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution There is no audio when viewing TV channels. Verify that the Mute button on the remote control has not been pressed. Press Mute on the remote control to restore sound. If the TV receiver audio output is connected to the TV, verify that the Mute button on the TV has not been pressed.
Regulatory Information Federal Communications Commission Radio and Television Interface Statement for a Class ‘B’ Device This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the residential installation.
Le guide d’utilisation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions précises sur les restrictions susmentionnées, notamment : Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; Le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 470-5 725 MHz doit se conformer
Software License IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE (“LICENSE”) CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU USE ANY SOFTWARE, FIRMWARE, AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION (“SOFTWARE”) PROVIDED WITH MOTOROLA’S IP VIDEO RECEIVER OR HOME THEATER SYSTEM (EACH SHALL BE REFERRED TO IN THIS LICENSE AS A “RECEIVER”). BY USING THE RECEIVER AND/OR USING ANY OF THE SOFTWARE, YOU INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF EACH OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. UPON ACCEPTANCE, THIS LICENSE WILL BE A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND MOTOROLA.
Contact Us For questions about your TV service, call or contact AT&T at: http://uverse.att.com/support Copyright © 2012 Motorola Mobility, LLC. 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 Mobility, LLC.
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