Motorola DCT6400 Phase III User Manual Page 1

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4 LLAUDIONAUDIOOUTRROPTICALSPD FS-V DEORRF OUT FRONT PANELAUDIO IN (L/R)*POWER switchINFO switchMENU switchAUDIO OUT (R/L)Audio output to stereo

DCT6400 Phase III User Guide 5SWITCHED105-125V60Hz4A MAX500W MAXHDMIPrOUTV DEOPbYINSPDIFBACK PANELHDMIHDTV outputProvides Dolby Digital 5.1 audio or

6OPERATIONTurning Power On and Off Press POWER on the front panel to turn the DCT6400 on or off. When using the remote control, be sure it is in cable

DCT6400 Phase III User Guide 7DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER (DVR) The DCT6400 contains a hard drive for the digital video recorder (DVR) to record standard-

8OPTIMIZING YOUR DCT6400 FOR HIGH DEFINITION TV The DCT6400 outputs HD video through its Y Pb Pr (component), HDMIconnectors. This section describes h

DCT6400 Phase III User Guide 9Use your remote control or the cursor keys on the front panel to navigate the on-screen display: • Press the ▲ and ▼ ke

10Setting Description 4:3 Override Sets the display format for 4:3 standard-definition programming. If the YPbPr Output is set to 1080i, 720p, or 480

DCT6400 Phase III User Guide 11Setting Description Font Color Sets the font color. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO, WHITE, BLACK, RED, GREEN, BLUE

12ON-SCREEN GRAPHICS The DCT6400 can generate on-screen graphics that overlay the video programming or fill the entire television screen. Common examp

DCT6400 Phase III User Guide 13CONNECTING YOUR DCT6400 This section describes connecting the DCT6400 to your home entertainment system. Instructions

WARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THISAPPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONTO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POL

14Video Connection Options The DCT6400 offers the following video outputs: HDTVComponent Video, HDMIStandard Composite Video, S-Video, or RF coaxial.T

DCT6400 Phase III User Guide 15Important Safety Considerations V E N T I L A T E2 inch space2inch2inchSS S SSB 0 V Dual ue D R H

16CONNECTING YOUR DCT6400 TO AN HDTV – VIDEO ONLY LLAUDIOINAUDIOOUTRROPTICALSP DIFS V DEOIRRF OUT CABLEINSWITCHED105-125V60HzA MAX500W MAXHDMIP

DCT6400 Phase III User Guide 17Connecting HDTV – Video Only 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the D

18CONNECTING YOUR DCT6400 TO A HDTV – AUDIO ONLY CABLE/AN ENNA INOP CALSPDIFINPUHDTVAUD O LEFDIGI AL NPUCOAXAUD O R GH LLAUD ONAUD OOUTRROPTICALSP

DCT6400 Phase III User Guide 19Connecting HDTV – Audio Only Connect the stereo audio cable to the AUDIO R and L connectors on the DCT6400 and the corr

20CONNECTING YOUR DCT6400 TO AN A/V RECEIVER – AUDIO ONLY LLAUD ONAUD OOUTRROPTICALSP DIFS-VIDEORRF OUT CABLEINSWITCHED105-125V60HzA MAX500W MA

DCT6400 Phase III User Guide 21 Connecting an A/V Receiver – Audio Only The audio connections options to your A/V receiver or home theater receiver a

22CONNECTING YOUR DCT6400 TO A STEREO TV LLAUDIOINAUDIOOUTRROPT CALSPD FS-VIDEOIRRF OUT CABLEINSWITCHED105-125V60HzA MAX500W MAXHDMIPrOUTVIDE O

DCT6400 Phase III User Guide 23Connecting a Stereo TV 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT6400

1Read instructionsAll the safety and operating instructions should be read before the digital cable box is operated. 2Retain instructionsThe safety an

24CONNECTING YOUR DCT6400 TO A STEREO TV AND STEREO VCR LLAUDIOINAUDIOOUTRROPTICALSPDIFS-VIDE OIRRF OUT CABLEINSWITCHED105-125V60HzA MAX500W MA

DCT6400 Phase III User Guide 25Connecting a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector

26CONNECTING YOUR DCT6400 TO AN A/V RECEIVER, TV, AND VCR LLAUDIONAUDIOOUTRROPTICALSPD FS-VIDE OIRRF OUT CABLEINSWITCHED105 125V60HzA MAX500W M

DCT6400 Phase III User Guide 27Connecting an A/V Receiver, TV, and VCR 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connect

28RECORDING YOUR CONNECTIONS Use this diagram to record connections between your home entertainment components. You can use this diagram to reconnect

DCT6400 Phase III User Guide 29DATA DEVICES LLAUD OINAUD OOUTRROPTICALSP DIFS-VIDEOIRRF OUT CABLENSWITCHED105-125V60HzA MAX500W MAXEEE139V PASS

30TROUBLESHOOTINGBefore calling Seaside Commnications, review this troubleshooting guide. This information is to help you quickly solve a problem. If

DCT6400 Phase III User Guide 31Problem Possible SolutionThere is no audio when viewing cable channels Verify that the MUTE button on the DCT6400 or t

32Problem Possible SolutionThere is no video on the TV screen Verify that the TV is powered on and set to the appropriate input source for the DCT640

DCT6400 Phase III User Guide 33Problem Possible SolutionThere are black bars to the right and left of the picture Wide screen TVs display 4:3 program

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS14Outdoor Cable GroundingEnsure the cable system is grounded as to provide some protection against voltage surges andbuil

34Problem Possible SolutionThere are blackbars on all foursides of the pictureThis may occur on a 4:3 TV if the 4:3 OVERRIDE settingis OFF. To set 4:3

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DCT6400 Phase III User Guide 1CONTENTS Introduction ...3Ope

2Recording Your Connections .....28Data Devices....

DCT6400 Phase III User Guide 3INTRODUCTION Congratulations on receiving a Motorola DCT6400 Series Phase III HighDefinition Advanced DVR Cable Box. Mot