User Guide DCT6200/DCT6208 High Definition Cable Receiver
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Lightning For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 23 Battery usage Notwithstanding any information provided by Motorola in this manual regarding the use of batteries, the end user assumes all responsibility and liability to use and dispose of batteries in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
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DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................................. 3 Basic Operation....................................................................................... 6 Turning Power On and Off............................................................... 6 Changing Channels .......................................................................... 6 Adjusting the Volume........................................................
Data Devices .......................................................................................... 33 Data Features .................................................................................. 34 Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 35 Specifications ........................................................................................ 40 Physical Dimensions......................................................................
DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide INTRODUCTION Welcome and congratulations on receiving a Motorola DCT* High Definition Cable Receiver, one of the most advanced interactive digital cable receivers available today.
Message Indicator Lights when a message is waiting POWER switch Turns the DCT* on or off FRONT PANEL MENU switch Displays the menu area INFO switch Displays current channel and program information C URSOR INFO MSGS.
DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide 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) CH ANNEL A/B P A/B GUIDE SMART C ARD REMOTE SELEC T REMOTE indicator SMART CARD* Lights to indicate remote control is in use Supports electronic commerce using a Smart Card.
BASIC OPERATION Turning Power On and Off Press POWER on the front panel to turn the DCT* on or off. When using the remote control, be sure it is in cable mode by pressing CABLE before pressing POWER. Changing Channels You can change channels in two ways: • Press CHANNEL or on the front panel of the DCT*, or press CHANNEL + or - on the remote control to step through the channel selection. • Enter the number of the channel you want to tune using the number keys on the remote control.
DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS Before you move or change components on your entertainment system, review the following: • For basic cable connections, use 75-ohm coaxial cables equipped with F-type connectors. A 6-foot coaxial cable is provided to connect the DCT* to your cable wall outlet. A 6-foot component video cable and left/right audio cables are also provided to connect the DCT* to your TV.
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DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide The DCT* may be equipped with an optional RF Bypass switch. When the optional RF bypass switch is activated, it routes the cable signal directly to a cable-ready TV, bypassing the DCT*. This configuration enables you to view clear (unscrambled) analog programming on the direct cable signal should the DCT* be powered off. The RF bypass is not available on all cable systems.
OPTIMIZING YOUR DCT* OUTPUT SETTINGS The Motorola DCT* delivers high-quality video for high definition TVs using the YPbPr (component) and DVI-D video connectors. This section describes how to use the on-screen display to set your DCT* to automatically optimize both standard and high definition video based on your HDTV and personal preferences. You can use your on-screen menu to configure your high definition settings for TV type, DVI and/or YPbPr video output and closed captioning.
DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide The DVI/YPbPr OUTPUT setting displays as YPbPr OUTPUT if you are not using the DVI video connection. The user settings will also be displayed on the front panel LED whether your TV is off or on. If the on-screen display menu does not appear on your HDTV screen, your TV may not support the default video output setting. Use the DCT* front panel LED to view and change your settings.
User Options 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 DCT* is tuned to a widescreen program.
DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide Setting Description 4:3 Override Selects the DVI or YPbPr (Component video) output format of the DCT* when it is tuned to 4:3 standard definition programs. Defaults to 480i. Options are OFF, 480i or 480p. If the DVI/YPbPr Output is set to 480i, this setting becomes redundant and defaults to OFF. This setting provides the ability to specify how 4:3 pictures are to be displayed on your TV. Most TV programming is 4:3 aspect ratio (square).
Setting Description Background Color Selects the background color for closed captions. Defaults to AUTO. Background Opacity Selects the background opacity for closed captions. Defaults to AUTO. Service Selection Selects the service to be used for closed captions. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO, WHITE, BLACK, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, or CYAN. Options are AUTO, TRANSPARENT, TRANSLUCENT, SOLID, or FLASHING. Options are AUTO, PRIMARY LANGUAGE, SECONDARY LANGUAGE, 3, 4, 5, or 6.
DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide CONNECTING YOUR DCT* This section describes how to connect the DCT* to your home entertainment system. Instructions and diagrams are included for the following connections to the DCT*: • High Definition Television (HDTV) • A/V Receiver – Audio • Stereo TV • Stereo TV and Stereo VCR • A/V Receiver, TV, and VCR • Stereo TV, VCR, and DVD In this User Guide, DCT* refers to both the DCT6200 and DCT6208 High Definition Cable Receivers.
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DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide Connecting HDTV – Video Only 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT*. 2 Connect the component video cables to the Y, Pb, and Pr connectors on your HDTV and DCT*. Or Connect a DVI cable to the DVI-D OUT connector on the DCT* and the DVI-HDTV connector on your TV. These connections support only the high-definition video connection between the DCT* and the HDTV.
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DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide Connecting HDTV – Audio Only • Connect the stereo audio cable to the AUDIO R and L connectors on the DCT* and the AUDIO LEFT and AUDIO RIGHT connectors on the HDTV. For information on configuring your DCT* settings, see “Optimizing Your DCT* Output Settings”.
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DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide Connecting an A/V Receiver – Audio Only There are three options available for audio connections to your A/V receiver: • Optical (OPTICAL SPDIF) • Coaxial (SPDIF) • Stereo audio (AUDIO R and L) If your equipment supports it, the optical (OPTICAL SPDIF) or coaxial (SPDIF) audio outputs may be used in place of the stereo audio outputs (AUDIO R and L). In most cases these outputs offer a higher level of audio quality, including support for 5.1 surround sound.
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DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide Connecting a Stereo TV 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT*. 2 Connect a second RF coaxial cable to the TO TV/VCR connector on the DCT* and the CABLE/ANTENNA IN connector on the TV. Or Connect the stereo audio cable to the AUDIO R and L connectors on the DCT* and the AUDIO LEFT and AUDIO RIGHT connectors on the stereo TV.
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DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide Connecting a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT*. 2 Connect a stereo audio cable to the AUDIO OUT R and L connectors on the DCT* and the INPUT AUDIO R and L connectors on the stereo VCR. 3 Connect a video cable to the VIDEO OUT connector on the DCT* and the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo VCR.
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DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide Connecting an A/V Receiver, TV, and VCR 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT*. 2 Connect a stereo audio cable to the AUDIO OUT R and L connectors on the DCT* and the INPUT R and L connectors on the A/V receiver. 3 Connect a video cable to the VIDEO OUT connector on the DCT* and the CABLE/TV VIDEO connector on the A/V receiver.
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DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide Connecting a Stereo TV, VCR, and DVD This cable configuration may be used for a mono or stereo VCR, because the VCR audio and video jacks are not used. 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 DCT*, VCR and TV. When you have completed those connections, refer to the diagram illustrated here to connect your DVD to your TV.
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 DCT* before connecting or changing cable connections. Do not place another component or object on top of the DCT*.
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GRAPHICS OVERLAYING THE VIDEO The DCT* can generate graphics that overlay the video programming or fill the entire television screen. Common examples include on-screen menus (such as the User Setting menu), closed captions, and interactive program guides. The DCT* overlays these graphics whenever you open a menu, enables closed captions, or scrolls through a program grid. Overlaying graphics are not available on all DCT* video output and mode combinations.
DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide DATA DEVICES a`qSOMMLa`qSOMU ETHERNET TO TV/VCR R AUDIO IN L SPDIF VIDEO IN OUT DVI-D OUT IR CABLE IN USB IEEE 1394 S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT TV Pass Card Y Pb Pr OPTICAL SPDIF USB devices Audio/Video 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.
Data Features In addition to high quality audio and video, the DCT* has the capability to deliver high-speed data services such as Internet access, e-mail, IP Telephony, E-Commerce and home banking. Your DCT* may be equipped with the interface connections illustrated, but their functionality depends on the services offered by your service provider.
DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide 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 DCT* will not power on Verify that the AC power cord is connected to the DCT* and an AC outlet. If the DCT* is connected to a switched outlet on another unit, verify that that unit is powered on.
Problem Possible Solution There is no audio when viewing cable channels Verify that the MUTE button on the DCT* or the remote control has not been pressed. Press MUTE on the remote control to restore sound. If the DCT* audio output is connected to the TV, verify that the MUTE button on the TV has not been pressed. If the DCT* audio output is connected to a home theater receiver, verify that the receiver is set to the appropriate input source and the mute button on the receiver has not been pressed.
DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide Problem Possible Solution There is no video on the TV screen Verify that the TV is powered on and set to the appropriate input source for the DCT*. Verify that the DCT* is powered on and tuned to an authorized cable channel. Verify that the coaxial cable feed is firmly connected to the DCT* and the wall jack. The DCT* DVI output may not yet be enabled. Use the component video (Y Pb Pr) output instead.
Problem Possible Solution There are black bars to the right and left of the picture Wide screen TVs display 4:3 programs in this format unless set to Stretch. Turn on the 4:3 OVERRIDE feature in the User Settings menu. This enables most wide screen TVs to stretch the video to fill the screen (see the TV manual for information about stretching 4:3 video). If the DCT* is connected to a wide screen TV, verify that the TV TYPE is set to 16:9 in the User Settings menu.
DCT6200/DCT6208 User Guide Problem Possible Solution There are black bars on all four sides of the picture This may occur on a 4:3 TV if the 4:3 OVERRIDE setting is OFF. To cause 4:3 SD programming to fill the screen, depending on the capabilities of the TV, set 4:3 OVERRIDE to 480i or 480p. This may occur on a 16:9 TV if the active video for an SD broadcast is in letterbox format. To confirm, wait for a commercial or look for a graphic, such as a network logo.
SPECIFICATIONS Physical Dimensions Size 17.13 in. × 12.75 in. × 2.75 in. Weight 9.
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