User manual MOTOROLA DCH200 BROCHURE

[. . . ] USER GUIDE DCH200 Standard-Definition All-Digital Cable Receiver IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS · · · · · · Read these instructions. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. [. . . ] GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The Product and documentation is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (c)(1)(ii) of The Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 52. 227-7013. The contractor/manufacturer is Motorola, Inc. , Connected Home Solutions, 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044. © 2007 Motorola, Inc. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M logo are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office. CableCARD and M-Card are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. 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. Motorola reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of Motorola to provide notification of such revision or change. Motorola provides this guide without warranty of any kind, implied or expressed, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. 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 three ways: · · · Press channel + or ­ on the remote control to step through the channel selection. Enter the number of the channel you wish to view using the number keys on the remote control. Select the channel in the interactive program guide. Adjusting the Volume Press volume + or ­ on the remote control to adjust the volume. When you adjust the volume, the volume scale is displayed on the screen. For best audio quality, use the remote control to set the DCH receiver to approximately three quarters of the maximum volume level and then adjust the audio levels on external devices such as your TV or A/V receiver. Interactive Program Guide The interactive program guide displays information about TV programs and enables you to access features such as Parental Control or Pay-Per-View. Refer to 4 2 OPERATION the interactive program guide instruction manual for detailed instructions. M-CardTM The M-Card is required to view cable television programs, previously recorded programs on the DVR, or interactive on-demand programs. The M-Card should not be removed. 5 3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER 3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER Instructions and diagrams are included for the following connections: · · · · A/V receiver (audio only) Stereo standard-definition TV (SDTV) (audio and video) Stereo SDTV and stereo VCR (audio and video) A/V receiver, SDTV, and VCR (audio and video) 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. Disconnect power from your equipment before connecting or changing cable connections. CAUTION! Do not place anything on top of your DCH receiver, especially other home entertainment components. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation to prevent overheating. 6 3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER Connecting Your DCH Receiver to an A/V Receiver (Audio Only) There are three options available for audio connections to your A/V receiver: · · · Digital audio (OPTICAL S/PDIF) -- optical and coaxial Digital audio (COAXIAL S/PDIF) -- optical and coaxial Stereo audio (AUDIO L and R) If your A/V receiver supports it, the optical S/PDIF or coaxial S/PDIF audio outputs offer a higher level of audio quality, including support for Dolby Digital 5. 1 audio, than the stereo audio outputs (AUDIO L and R). 7 3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER Note: Only one audio connection is necessary. 8 3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER Video Connection Options The DCH receiver offers several different video connection options. Composite video, S-Video, and RF coaxial connections allow you to view standard-definition TV programming. To determine whether your TV features RF coaxial, S-Video or composite video, check the manual supplied with your TV. Use the guidelines below to determine the best video connection for your home entertainment system. · · · Use S-Video connections if your TV has an S-Video input. [. . . ] · Verify that you have the correct cables for the audio connections. · Verify that the audio cables are firmly connected between the DCH receiver and the audio playback device (TV, receiver, DVD player, etc. ). 18 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem There is no audio from the center and/or surround speakers of a home theater receiver connected to the DCH receiver. Possible Solutions There is no video on the TV screen. No closed captions display. There are black bars above and below the picture. · Not all Dolby Digital® programs feature full 5. 1 surround sound. [. . . ]