Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] User Guide
DCT3400 Series High-Definition DVR Set-Top Box
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). 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.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. 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. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. [. . . ] 480p converts non-high-definition TV programs to a higher-quality 480p format. Some TVs cannot display 480p format on their component video inputs (YPbPr). Stretch automatically stretches all standard definition programming to fill your widescreen display. Stretch can only be selected if you have TV Type set to 16:9.
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Closed Caption
Turns closed captions off or on. Sets the service used for closed captions: · · Analog: CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, T1, T2, T3, or T4. The default is PRIMARY LANGUAGE.
Service Selection
Font Size Font Style
Sets the font size for closed captions. Options are AUTO, MONO SERIF, PROPORTION SERIF, MONO NO SERIF, PROPORTION NO SERIF, CASUAL, CURSIVE, or SMALL. Options are AUTO, WHITE, BLACK, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, or CYAN.
Font Color
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DCT3400 User Guide
Setting
Font Opacity Font Edge Type
Description
Sets the opacity. Sets the edge appearance -- AUTO, NONE, RAISED, DEPRESSED, UNIFORM, LEFT SHADOWED, or RIGHT SHADOWED. Sets the edge color -- AUTO, WHITE, BLACK, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, or CYAN. Options are AUTO, WHITE, BLACK, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, or CYAN. Sets the default settings for closed captions (AUTO) or the settings you have configured (USER). To reset all User Settings to their defaults, select this option and press the key. For HDMI only, when you first connect a TV to the DCT3400 using the HDMI connection, the TV and the DCT3400 exchange information to automatically determine the best possible TV TYPE and HDMI/YPbPr OUTPUT settings. You can change these settings at any time: · To cause the HDMI TV and DCT3400 to re-exchange information to restore the automatic settings, select Restore All Defaults with the HDMI connection in place and the TV powered on. If you connect another HDMI TV to the DCT3400, select Restore All Defaults. This causes the TV and DCT3400 to exchange information, enabling settings suited to your new TV.
Font Edge Color
Background Color Background Opacity Settings
Restore All Defaults
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To exit the menu and save your settings, press the POWER or MENU key.
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ON-SCREEN GRAPHICS
The DCT3400 can generate on-screen 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 cable terminal overlays these graphics whenever you display a menu, enable closed captions, or scroll through a program grid. On-screen graphics are available for all DCT3400 video outputs except IEEE 1394.
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DCT3400 User Guide CONNECTING YOUR CABLE TERMINAL
This section describes connecting the cable terminal to your home entertainment system. Instructions and diagrams are included for connections to:
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High definition television (HDTV) A/V Receiver Audio Stereo TV Stereo TV and Stereo VCR A/V Receiver, TV, and VCR
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 the cable terminal before connecting or changing cable connections.
For information on connecting for HDTV, see "Video Options" on the next page.
CAUTION! [. . . ] To select a different format: 1 Ensure that your cable terminal is plugged into a power outlet and is turned off. Your settings are displayed on the cable terminal front panel display. 4 Press the key to cycle through the available output formats until a picture displays on the TV.
No graphics or program guides appear on the TV screen No closed captions display
If you use the IEEE 1394 connection, on-screen graphics, including closed captions and program guides, are not displayed. Verify on the User Settings menu that closed captions are enabled on the cable terminal. [. . . ]