USER GUIDE DCH70 Standard-Definition All-Digital Cable Receiver DCH70 POWER MESSAGE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • 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. • Clean only with dry cloth. • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS • Be sure to follow these requirements during transportation and installation. • The plug is the main disconnect device. It shall remain readily accessible and operable. During Transportation to the Subscriber Home • Transport the cable terminal in its shipping box or an equally padded container. • Do not expose the terminal to rain or moisture.
During Installation • Do not place the cable terminal in an enclosed area where the cooling vents are blocked or impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. • Install the terminal so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not place the terminal on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that could block the ventilation openings. • Install the terminal away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, and stoves.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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CONTENTS CONTENTS 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................1 Front Panel ................................................................................................2 Rear Panel.................................................................................................3 2 Operation .......................................................................................................4 Turning Power On and Off.................
1 INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on receiving a Motorola DCH70 StandardDefinition All-Digital Cable Receiver. This User Guide introduces you to the product’s basic features, outlines important safeguards, and provides several options for integrating this component into your current entertainment system.
1 INTRODUCTION Front Panel 1 Power Indicator — Lit when the unit is powered ON, unlit when unit is OFF 2 Message Indicator* — Lit when a new message is waiting to be read, unlit otherwise 3 IR remote sensor — communicates with the remote control. *The availability of certain features is dependent upon application support.
1 INTRODUCTION Rear Panel 1 RF In — Connects to cable signal from your service provider 2 RF Out — Ch 3/4 modulated audio/video (SDTV) to TV or VCR 3 Video — Composite video (SDTV) outputs 4 Audio Out — Composite audio outputs 5 Serial — Service only 6 Power supply connector 7 M-Card — Inserted M-Card 3
2 OPERATION 2 OPERATION Turning Power On and Off Press POWER on the remote control to turn the DCH receiver on or off (standby). 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.
2 OPERATION the interactive program guide instruction manual for detailed instructions. M-Card™ 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.
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.
3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER Connecting Your DCH Receiver to an A/V Receiver (Audio Only) Audio connections to your A/V receiver consist of: • Stereo audio (AUDIO L and R) 7
3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER Video Connection Options The DCH receiver offers several different video connection options. Composite video and RF coaxial connections allow you to view standard-definition TV programming. To determine whether your TV features RF coaxial 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. • The composite video connection.
3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER Connecting Your DCH Receiver to a Standard-Definition Stereo TV 9
3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER Connecting Your DCH Receiver to a Stereo SDTV and Stereo VCR 10
3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER Connecting Your DCH Receiver to an A/V Receiver, Stereo SDTV, and Stereo VCR 11
4 RECORDING YOUR CONNECTIONS 4 RECORDING YOUR CONNECTIONS Use the following diagram to record connections between your home entertainment components. You can use this diagram to reconnect your system if you move the equipment or add new equipment. Disconnect the power from the DCH receiver before connecting or changing cable connections. Do not place another component or object on top of the DCH receiver.
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5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling your cable provider, review this troubleshooting guide. Problem The DCH receiver will not power on. Possible Solutions • • • The remote control does not work. • • • • • The DCH receiver may have received a software update and may not power on while the new software is being installed. Try again in a few minutes. Verify that the power supply is connected to the DCH receiver and an AC outlet.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem There is no audio when viewing cable channels. Possible Solutions • • • • • There is no video on the TV screen. • • • • • No closed captions display. There are black bars to the right and left of the picture. There are black bars above and below the picture. Verify that the Mute button on the remote control has not been pressed. Press mute on the remote control to restore sound.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem There are black bars on all four sides of the picture. Possible Solutions • • 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. If the commercial fills the screen from top to bottom, or the graphic appears below the active video, the program is being letterboxed by the broadcaster. You can minimize this by activating the zoom feature on the TV.
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