DCT3080 User Guide REPAIRS If you find the unit in need of repair, call Motorola Support at 1-866-668-2271 or 1-866-MOT-BCS1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with a dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
DCT3080 User Guide 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.
DCT3080 User Guide Software License IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE (“LICENSE”) CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU USE ANY SOFTWARE, FIRMWARE, AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION (“SOFTWARE”) PROVIDED WITH MOTOROLA’S DIGITAL CABLE RECEIVER OR HOME THEATER SYSTEM (EACH SHALL BE REFERRED TO IN THIS LICENSE AS A “RECEIVER”). BY USING THE RECEIVER AND/OR USING ANY OF THE SOFTWARE, YOU INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF EACH OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE.
DCT3080 User Guide Motorola is not responsible for any third party software that is provided as a bundled application, or otherwise, with the Software or that is downloaded to, or otherwise installed on, the Product. U.S. 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.
DCT3080 User Guide CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Canadian Compliance Software License Contact Us i ii ii ii iii iv Introduction 3 Overview Front Panel Rear Panel 4 4 6 Operation Turning Power On and Off Changing Channels Adjusting the Volume Interactive Program Guide 8 8 8 8 8 Digital Video Recorder (DVR) 9 Setting up Your Cable Terminal For optimal viewing 11 On-Screen Graphics 14 Connecting Your Cable Terminal Video Connection Optio
DCT3080 User Guide Connecting to an A/V Receiver, TV, and VCR 22 Recording Your Connections 24 Data Devices 26 Troubleshooting 27 2
DCT3080 User Guide INTRODUCTION Congratulations on receiving a Motorola® DCT3080 DVR Cable Terminal. Motorola has merged the extraordinary features of digital cable – the seemingly endless programming options, interactive program guides, video on demand (VoD), and commercial free, CD quality music – with the flexibility of a dual-tuner digital video recorder (DVR) The DCT3080 is also capable of tuning and presenting HDTV programming.
DCT3080 User Guide OVERVIEW Front Panel The front panel controls provide functional navigation if the remote control is lost or is temporarily out of service. Certain functions, such as those requiring a numeric entry, require a remote control.
DCT3080 User Guide Table 2-1 Front panel Key Feature Function 1 INFO Displays the current channel and program information (not supported by all applications) 2 LED DISPLAY Displays the channel number or time of day.
DCT3080 User Guide Rear Panel The rear panel contains an unswitched power outlet; connectors for video, audio, and RF cabling; data output; and modem and data interface connectors. Some connectors (USB, ETHERNET) might not be enabled and require the support of application software.
DCT3080 User Guide Table2-2 Rear panel connections Key Item Function 1 RF IN F-type coaxial cable input 2 RF OUT 3 SPDIF 4 S-VIDEO 5 VIDEO OUT RCA-type video output to a VCR or TV 6 AUDIO OUT L and R (left and right) RCA-type stereo audio output jacks 7* ETHERNET Ethernet 10/100Base-T input 8 OPTICAL SPDIF 9* USB USB 2.
DCT3080 User Guide OPERATION Turning Power On and Off Press POWER on the front panel to turn the cable terminal on or off. 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 two ways: • Press CHANNEL S or T on the cable terminal front panel, or press CHANNEL + or - on the remote control to step through the channel selection.
DCT3080 User Guide DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER (DVR) The DCT3080 contains a hard drive for the DVR to record standard- and high-definition TV programs. A standard VCR records and plays analog video. DVR records and plays digital video. Unlike an analog tape, the hard drive allows simultaneous recording and playback. A DVR offers the ability to control your viewing experience by pausing (time-shifting) live TV and providing trick playback modes (pause, fast forward, slow forward, fast rewind, slow rewind).
DCT3080 User Guide The following illustrates the approximate recording capacity of the DCT3080 with its 80GB hard drive. Note that the storage capacity is determined by the actual data rate of the program and the DVR application installed on the unit.
DCT3080 User Guide SETTING UP YOUR CABLE TERMINAL FOR OPTIMAL VIEWING For the best viewing, follow the settings below: 1 Power off the DCT3080, and then immediately press the MENU key on the front panel.
DCT3080 User Guide adjust the settings as described in “There is no video on the TV screen” in “Troubleshooting.” The User Settings menu options are: Setting Description TV Type Sets the aspect ratio. The front panel display indicates the type you select. Defaults to 4:3 PAN/SCAN. Options are 16:9 for widescreen TVs or 4:3 LETTERBOX or 4:3 PAN/SCAN for standard TVs. 4:3 LETTERBOX fits widescreen programming on the screen by placing black bars at the top and bottom.
DCT3080 User Guide Setting Description Font Edge Color Sets the edge color — AUTO, WHITE, BLACK, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, or CYAN. The default is AUTO. Background Color Sets the background color for closed captions. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO, WHITE, BLACK, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, or CYAN. Background Opacity Sets the background opacity for closed captions. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO, TRANSPARENT, TRANSLUCENT, SOLID, or FLASHING.
DCT3080 User Guide ON-SCREEN GRAPHICS The DCT3080 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 on all DCT3080 video outputs.
DCT3080 User Guide Video Connection Options The DCT3080 offers the following video outputs: Standard Composite video, S-Video, or RF coaxial To determine the available inputs on your TV, check the manual supplied with the TV or the TV itself. Use the following guidelines to determine the best video connection for your home entertainment system: • S-Video – standard definition only If your TV has an S-Video input, use S-Video.
DCT3080 User Guide • Do not position the cable terminal near any external heat source that could raise the temperature around the unit. Do not place the terminal on top of another heat-producing electronic device. • Allow for adequate ventilation around the cable terminal to maintain normal operating temperature. Do not place it in a sealed enclosure without providing for adequate airflow. • Do not plug the AC power cord into a switched power outlet.
DCT3080 User Guide Connecting an A/V Receiver – Audio Only The audio connections options to your A/V receiver or home theater receiver are: • Optical SPDIF: Connect the optical SPDIF cable to the OPTICAL SPDIF connector on the cable terminal and the corresponding connector on the A/V receiver. • Coaxial SPDIF: Connect the digital audio cable to the SPDIF connector on the cable terminal and the corresponding connector on the A/V receiver.
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DCT3080 User Guide Depending on the TV’s inputs: 1 If possible, use the S-VIDEO and AUDIO connectors on the DCT3080. 2 If the TV has no S-Video input, use the composite VIDEO and AUDIO connectors on the DCT3080. 3 If the TV has an RF input only, use the RF OUT connector on the cable terminal. The RF connection carries video and audio. Connecting a Stereo TV 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the cable terminal.
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DCT3080 User Guide Connecting a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the cable terminal. 2 Connect a stereo audio cable to the AUDIO OUT R and L connectors on the cable terminal and the INPUT AUDIO R and L connectors on the stereo VCR. 3 Connect a video cable to the VIDEO OUT connector on the cable terminal and the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo VCR.
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DCT3080 User Guide Connecting an A/V Receiver, TV, and VCR 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the cable terminal. 2 Connect a stereo audio cable to the AUDIO OUT R and L connectors on the cable terminal and the INPUT R and L connectors on the A/V receiver. 3 Connect a video cable to the VIDEO OUT connector on the cable terminal and the CABLE/TV VIDEO connector on the A/V receiver.
DCT3080 User Guide RECORDING YOUR CONNECTIONS Use this diagram to record the 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 cable terminal before connecting or changing cable connections. Do not place another component or object on top of the cable terminal.
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DCT3080 User Guide DATA DEVICES Do not attempt to connect data devices without contacting your service provider. Advanced data features require the proper application and network infrastructure to operate. In addition to high quality audio and video, the DCT3080 can deliver high-speed data services such as Internet access, e-mail, IP Telephony, E-Commerce, and home banking. The functionality of the illustrated interfaces depends on the services offered by your service provider.
DCT3080 User Guide TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling your service provider, review this troubleshooting guide. This information is to help you quickly solve a problem. If your problem still exists, contact your service provider. Problem Possible Solution The cable terminal will not power on The cable terminal may have received a software update and may not power on while the new software is being installed. Try again in a few minutes.
DCT3080 User Guide Problem Possible Solution There is no audio when viewing cable channels Verify that the MUTE button on the cable terminal or the remote control was not pressed. Press MUTE on the remote control to restore sound. If the cable terminal audio output is connected to the TV, verify that the MUTE button on the TV was not pressed.
DCT3080 User Guide Problem Possible Solution There is no video on the TV screen Verify that the TV is powered on and set to the appropriate input source for the cable terminal. Verify that the cable terminal is powered on and tuned to an authorized cable channel. Verify that all video cables between the cable terminal and the TV are firmly connected. Verify that the coaxial cable feed is firmly connected to the cable terminal and the wall jack.
DCT3080 User Guide Problem Possible Solution There are black bars on all four sides of the picture A broadcaster may include black bars on either side of a widescreen broadcast. This is called a “hybrid” aspect ratio and results in a black border surrounding the video on a 4:3 TV. Because this is part of the broadcast, the cable terminal cannot correct the video. Borders can be eliminated by selecting the 4:3 PAN/SCAN option on the TV Type setting.
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