IN STALLAT ION MANUA L VIP1200/1216 Set-top Box
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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. • Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. • Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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.
CANADIAN COMPLIANCE This Class B digital device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 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”).
You may not: (1) Loan, distribute, rent, lease, give, sublicense, or otherwise transfer the Software, in whole or in part, to any other person, except as permitted under the TRANSFER paragraph above. (2) Copy or translate the User Guide included with the Software, other than for personal use. (3) Copy, alter, translate, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer the Software, including but not limited to modifying the Software to make it operate on non-compatible hardware.
Data and Computer Software clause at 52.227-7013. The contractor/manufacturer is Motorola, Inc., Connected Home Solutions, 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044. CONTACT US For questions about your TV service, call your service provider. To find out how to contact your service provider, refer to your Feature Guide. For Motorola consumer products, education, and support: http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/home_entertainment.asp For an overview of high-definition television (HDTV): http://broadband.
CONTENTS 1 Introduction..........................................................................................1 Your Set-top Boxes .........................................................................1 Front Panel.......................................................................................2 Rear Panel........................................................................................3 Video Connection Options .............................................................
1 INTRODUCTION Your set-top box has outputs for multiple audio and video devices; this Installation Manual will help provide the optimal connections to your television and home theater equipment. Your Set-top Boxes Every set-top box features high-definition TV (HDTV), which provides up to twice the color resolution and up to six times the sharpness of standard TV when connected to an HD-capable TV. Your main TV’s set-top box contains a Digital Video Recorder (DVR).
1 INTRODUCTION Front Panel Set-top boxes with hard drives and those without hard drives have identical front-panel controls and lights; only the size varies. Key Item 1 POWER Function If held for less than five seconds, turns the set-top box on or off If held for five seconds or longer, restarts the set-top box Lights green when the set-top box is on 2 USB USB 2.
1 INTRODUCTION Rear Panel Set-top boxes with hard drives and those without hard drives have identical rear-panel connectors; only the size varies. Pb TO WALL (VIDEO IN) L Y R OPTICAL HDMI TO TV (VIDEO OUT) NETWORK Pr S VIDEO VIDEO OUT POWER USB +12V DC AUDIO OUT Key Item Function 1 TO WALL (VIDEO IN) 2 HDMI 3 NETWORK 4 Y PB PR RCA-type component video outputs to an HDTV 5 S-VIDEO High quality video output to a VCR or TV that accepts S-Video.
1 INTRODUCTION Video Connection Options The set-top boxes offer the following video outputs: HDTV HDMI or Y Pb Pr (component video) Standard TV S-Video, RCA-type, or RF coaxial To determine the available inputs on your TV, check the manual supplied with the TV or on the TV itself. When you are familiar with the available inputs on your TV, choose the optimal video connection based on the following guidelines.
1 INTRODUCTION If you are connecting to a standard TV, use one of: Best S-Video Video only This is the highest quality standard video output. If your standard TV has an S-Video input, connect it to the S-VIDEO output on your set-top box using the provided S-Video cable. Very Good RCA-type Video only If your standard TV does not have an S-Video input, connect it to the VIDEO OUT connector on your set-top box using the provided RCA-type video cable.
2 CONNECTING YOUR SET-TOP BOX The following pages contain configuration diagrams designed to help you connect your set-top box. Identify the diagram that most closely matches your set up. After making the indicated connections, you will soon be enjoying the latest in home entertainment with IPTV. Before you move or change components, disconnect the power cord from your set-top box and other components.
2 CONNECTING YOUR SET-TOP BOX Connecting to an HDTV — Video Only Y Pb Pr HDMI Set-top box L Y Pb TO WALL (VIDEO IN) R OPTICAL HDMI TO TV (VIDEO OUT) NETWORK Pr S VIDEO VIDEO OUT POWER USB +12V DC AUDIO OUT Video in These connections serve the same purpose; use only one Sample HDTV Component Video Input HDMI CABLE/ ANTENNA IN Y Pb Pr To determine your best connection, refer to “Video Connection Options.
2 CONNECTING YOUR SET-TOP BOX Connecting to an HDTV — Audio Only RCA-type audio Optical S/PDIF Set-top box Pb L Y R OPTICAL TO WALL (VIDEO IN) HDMI TO TV (VIDEO OUT) NETWORK Pr VIDEO OUT S VIDEO Video in POWER USB +12V DC AUDIO OUT These connections serve the same purpose; use only one INPUT OPTICAL SPDIF AUDIO LEFT AUDIO RIGHT Sample HDTV audio inputs To determine your best connection, refer to “Audio Connection Options.
2 CONNECTING YOUR SET-TOP BOX Connecting to a Home Theater Receiver — Audio Only RCA-type audio Optical S/PDIF Set-top box Pb L Y R OPTICAL TO WALL (VIDEO IN) HDMI TO TV (VIDEO OUT) NETWORK Pr VIDEO OUT S VIDEO Video in POWER USB +12V DC AUDIO OUT These connections serve the same purpose; use only one INPUT OPTICAL SPDIF AUDIO LEFT AUDIO RIGHT Sample HDTV audio inputs To determine your best connection, refer to “Audio Connection Options.
2 CONNECTING YOUR SET-TOP BOX Connecting to a Stereo TV S-Video RCA-type video RCA-type audio Optical S/PDIF Set-top box Pb TO WALL (VIDEO IN) L Y R OPTICAL HDMI TO TV (VIDEO OUT) NETWORK Pr S VIDEO VIDEO OUT POWER USB +12V DC AUDIO OUT Video in These connections serve the same purpose; use only one Sample stereo TV INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO CABLE/ ANTENNA IN AUDIO LEFT AUDIO RIGHT To determine your best connection, refer to “Video Connection Options.
2 CONNECTING YOUR SET-TOP BOX Connecting to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR RCA-type video RCA-type audio Set-top box Pb L Y R OPTICAL TO WALL (VIDEO IN) HDMI TO TV (VIDEO OUT) NETWORK Pr S VIDEO VIDEO OUT POWER USB +12V DC AUDIO OUT Video in Sample stereo TV Sample stereo VCR INPUT INPUT CABLE/ ANTENNA IN AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO To TV R L S-VIDEO OUTPUT R L VIDEO CABLE/ ANTENNA IN AUDIO LEFT AUDIO RIGHT To determine your best connection, refer to “Video Connection Options.
2 CONNECTING YOUR SET-TOP BOX Connecting to a Home Theater Receiver, TV, and VCR RCA-type video RCA-type audio Optical S/PDIF Set-top box Pb L Y R OPTICAL TO WALL (VIDEO IN) HDMI TO TV (VIDEO OUT) NETWORK Pr VIDEO OUT S VIDEO POWER USB +12V DC AUDIO OUT Video in Sample stereo VCR Sample stereo TV INPUT INPUT CABLE/ ANTENNA IN AUDIO S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO R L R AUDIO LEFT CABLE/ ANTENNA IN To TV L AUDIO RIGHT Sample home theater receiver R DVD AUDIO L VIDE
3 TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling Tech Support, review this troubleshooting guide. If the suggestions do not help you quickly solve a problem, contact your TV service provider for further assistance. Problem Possible Solutions The set-top box will not power on. Verify that the AC power cord is connected to the set-top box and an AC outlet. Unplug the set-top box from the outlet, plug it back in, and press the POWER button.
3 TROUBLESHOOTING 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. Verify that the set-top box audio output is connected to the TV or home theater receiver. If the set-top box audio output is connected to the TV, verify that the Mute button on the TV has not been pressed.
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