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1. Fast Forward Slow Forward from Pause Pause capacity depends on video format less than two hours for High Definition programming Slow Motion Your DVR is equipped with slow forward and slow rewind functions to give you crisp and clear Slow Motion images Ever wonder what the referees are looking at when they review a controversial play Use Slow Motion to get an inside look To activate slow forward press PAUSE D and then FAST FORWARD To use slow rewind press PAUSE and then REWIND D To return to regular speed press PLAY Instant Replay With Instant Replay you can go back to see the last play of the game or replay the last scene of your movie Just press PAGE won your remote to replay the last 15 seconds Press PAGE repeatedly to continue skipping back in 15 second increments Return to Live TV Anytime you pause or rewind a live program the show continues to be broadcast in real time To return to live programming press the v button SWAP Between Two Programs Because your DVR has two tuners it can buffer temporarily record two programs at the same time one on each tuner The SWAP feature lets you toggle back and forth between the two live shows while giving you full control of both e While you are tuned to a program press the SWAP button on your remote You will change tuners e Now you can select an alternate program by changing channels or using the guide e Press SWAP again to t
2. DIGITAL r ojpm If you schedule more than two recordings for the same time you will CABLE om TY see a Scheduling Conflict screen that allows you to choose between SCHEDULING CONFLICT r A You ane schoduling a new Recording that ales at the same a previously set recording and the new recording that is conflicting time ab previously sot events Individual recordings always take priority over series recordings sarees when there are scheduling conflicts In case of a scheduling conflict Tha Simpeors 7 30p Mon 8 26 between two series programs additional icons will appear at the map ar pelt bottom of the Scheduling Conflict screen to help you determine z Fp Mon 6 26 which program to record e Select the episode type to record such as first run only or all episodes e Specify how many recordings to save e Specify how long to save the recording until you erase it or until space is needed e To access advanced series setup features like add minutes to the start and end times and specify which channels to record select the Recording Options Icon to review all options Your Series Recordings will appear in the My Recordings list with the show title as its label Multiple recordings of the same show will have the same label and will be listed beginning with the most recent recordings first as default To UJ Z O aa O W LLJ aa O eNi gt al 2 a 47 Return to PPPOE irern Return to the previous
3. Y DNIZHNS TANNVHD LUYS Smart Channel Surfing Flip The Flip Bar allows you to see program information as you change channels to help you know more about what s on Information on the Flip Bar includes program name start and end time channel current time and a brief program description e Press CHAN to change channels and see the Flip Bar on screen e When you find a program you are interested in press OK to make the Flip Bar disappear or press INFO for more program details To see the Flip Bar for the program you are watching just press the INFO button on the remote oh z Ride With Funkmaster Fiex 45 SPIKE 7 03pm 7 30p Ashanit s Cotton arvcly Machine New 2004 Ashanti Mini Guide Browse The Mini Guide allows you to watch television and view program listings without leaving the program you are watching or going to the full screen guide Mini Guide is seen on the lower 1 3 of your television screen and displays two channels and 90 minutes of listings at a time To access Mini Guide press the OK button on your remote Use the av arrows to see listings on other channels and the 4 gt arrows to see listings at other times At anytime press INFO to see additional information about the program highlighted Use the LOCK FAV and INFO buttons on your remote to activate these features while using Flip and Mini Guide a 00p li Everybody Loves Raymond Monday Night Football Ja Digit Digita
4. Modifying Recording Options i Guide gives you flexibility to manage your personal video library You can change your Recording Options at any time as often as you like Change Options for Scheduled Recordings From the Main Menu Select DVR then select Future Recordings to see a list of your scheduled recordings Highlight a program title and press OK or INFO DIGITA 03pm CABLE a AuUNcing Character 31 Holy f Fi30p Okiahoma Tarn incentrater Austin Entertainment Palace Select the Icon from the program information screen Select to change the Recording Options or select EQ to delete this program from your list of Future Recordings DIGITAL 2 03pm oy Recording Options CABLE _ e Change the frequency of the recording such as every day or once a week e Specify how many recordings to save e Set a Save Until parameter either until you delete couple a historic home in Austin a former church that s or automatically when space is needed home to an Arkansas couple Home and Garden e Change the start and end times in order to catch every minute of a program even if it runs over A onetime trash imeimerabor thats home ta an Oklnihormt Set of Cancel a Recording DIGITAL hOjpm a7 Ai Bulldeng Character 37 HGTV Ntonv2 atip Save Recordings wrtil Start Recording i On Time b Ered Recording On Time p Record with these options From Listings G Don t set up of change
5. Flip Bar Position The Flip Bar can appear either at the top or bottom of your screen Flip Bar Timeout Change the amount of time in which the Flip Bar will Stay on your screen from 3 to 15 seconds Auto Tune e Yes Automatically tunes to a channel after 2 seconds when you enter numbers on your remote e No Enter 3 digits or press OK after entering numbers on the remote Message Select On to make the message envelope appear when a new message is received Reminder Notice Adjust the amount of time in which the Reminder Notice will appear before the start of a program from 1 15 minutes Listing Grid Height Adjust the listings for single or dual height grid display Cable Box Setup Time Display e Off Displays the currently tuned channel on the front of the cable box e On Displays the current time on the cable box AC Outlet DIGITAL CABLE 4 Setup Menu FO 2pm TV Lorigure general getting a for roe program gulde DIGITAL CABLE AG SA tee A mip er bese Chingi dinli poe iin Pree a Palo creer eting e Switched Determines that power is available only when the cable box is on e Unswitched Allows the power to remain constant to the outlet on the back of the cable box See Configuration Highlight and press OK to show the configuration screen includes information your cable company may need in the event of a problem with your service DIGITAL CABLE 4 Cable Dox Setup Fant LEG G
6. To remove a channel from your Favorites highlight it in Favorites Setup and press OK or FAV The Y indicator disappears and the channel will no longer be designated as a Favorite Select Favorites from the Main Menu or J from the Quick Menu to see a list of your Favorite channels DIGITAL 7 03pm CABLE Ring of QUEE fr30p oho Retreats 2007 Doug reluctant accompanies Garrit Today 7 00p 7320p 7 ui ens Charlie brown ie Wonderful Word of Disney Monday Night Return to Pirate Castle Foctiball 30 Faorly Sabrina the Spongebob Everybody Loves Raymond a OddParants Teenage Witch SquarePants decorating Dwine Design Hamme ta Go Quick Tip HH Clitk hare Gat Oe BO to guide mature WIth Duick Menu While you are in TV Listings press the FAV button on your remote to move the highlight to your next favorite channel While watching TV press FAV to quickly tune to your favorites You can also use the Favorites feature within Digital Music listings or while listening to Digital Music Press the FAV button to navigate through your favorite music channels 7 LLI Ce S Ta W Setup You can activate and customize certain i Guide features such as the Flip Bar Lock options Cable Box settings Audio settings and Languages from the Setup Menu Guide Setup Use your remote to select Setup from the Main Menu then select Guide Setup Use the 4 gt buttons to select from the following Setup options
7. ef W lt m 9 Digital Cable Box Set Top Box Motorola DCT6208 Your DVR service features the Motorola DCT6208 with built in DVR Digital Video Recorder which gives you total control over what you watch and when you watch it Your DVR allows you to store and access TV programs functioning like a VCR but without videotape With your DVR you can also pause live TV and record shows through i Guide across multiple channels and time slots Recording Capacity The recording capacity on the DVR depends on the video format of the programming you wish to record Here are some guidelines for determining recording capacity e Analog TV Shows not digital Typically analog cable channels are channels 2 through 78 but may vary depending on your cable system Recording capacity is up to 25 hours Digital TV Shows compressed Typically digital cable channels are channels 100 and above but vary depending on your cable system Recording capacity is between 30 and 60 hours e High Definition TV Shows HDTV Shows that are broadcast in HD may be recorded in the same format provided your DVR is connected to a High Definition Television Recording capacity is up to 10 hours z a mr gt rr A J gt es r m O ae 0 A j O N 08 10 The DCT6208 Front Panel The DCT6208 front panel has 12 keys and an LED display Use the keys to perform basic functions such as access the interactive program
8. 2 If the remote is still not functioning correctly press the CHAN a button on the front of the terminal If the channel changes there is a problem with the remote control The batteries or the remote control itself may need to be replaced 3 Unplug the terminal and plug it back in 4 Call your cable company N O _ N LLJ ej m pami x N lt x a _ LL Q Ll ce LL 67 a a m Q m Z D gt N A m o Q m N e Z N 68 Q There are no listings in the guide or the words To Be Announced appear in the listings screens A This can happen if there has been a power failure or if the terminal was unplugged Make sure everything is plugged in and running Wait 15 30 minutes for the channels and program data to load Q I have a message on my screen that says This feature is currently being restored What does this mean A This screen appears if you try to access a feature that is not available because the terminal has not received all the necessary data This most commonly happens following a power loss Q I have a message on the screen that says This channel should be available shortly What does this mean A This screen will appear when you tune to a channel that is currently not available If the channel is not available after 15 30 minutes call your cable company Q What do do if I am stuck in a screen or menu do not understand and want to get out A You
9. 35 Screen Position Setup 35 Text Language Setup 36 Digital Pay Per View PPV Optional Feature 36 Ordering Pay Per View 37 Ordering Pay Per View By Phone 37 Ordering Pay Per View Packages 37 Canceling a Pay Per View Order 38 Pay Per View Notices 43 43 43 44 44 44 44 44 45 45 45 45 46 46 46 46 46 47 47 47 47 47 48 48 49 50 50 50 HDTV Optional Feature Digital Video Recording DVR Dual Tuner Optional Feature Control Live TV Playback Controls Using the Remote Control Arrow Buttons Status Bar Pause Rewind Fast Forward Slow Motion Instant Replay Return to Live TV Swap Between Two Programs Your Personal Video Library Building Your Library Recording Programs One Touch Record Record Interactively from Program Information Manually Schedule A Recording Record Two Programs at Once While Watching a Show From the Guide Record A Series Managing Scheduling Conflicts Modify the Series Priority List View Your List of Scheduled Recordings Modifying Recording Options Recording Notices Swap Icon on Stop Recording Notice N _ Li _ O ad P 3 gt SIN3LNOD View Programs Stored In Your Personal Video Library Managing Your Personal Video Library Digital Video Recording DVR Single Tuner Optional Feature Control Live TV Playback Controls Using the Remote Control Arrow Buttons Pause Rewind Fast Forward Slow Motion Instant Replay Return to
10. Vind SSE 5 15 RAPA Aum patr i Local Vege itt Aan High 47 Lares 41 Wi sca o Partly Cloudy High 54 Low 43 Gummy High 71 Low 6 Messages Messages may be sent occasionally by your cable company to announce new services special promotions or other information If you have a Message an envelope indicator will appear in the upper left corner on the screen and a red light will appear on your set top box From the Main Menu select Messages Highlight the desired Message and press OK to read it DIGITAL 7 03pm ag ET Ga DIGITAL 703pm iyi CADU asin CABLE Lhd Free Brewin Weer end Freo Prov ow Werkond Enjoy all of your Premium Channels for free This weekend only Enjoy all of your Premium channels for free This werkond only E Go back to the provious screen r O A gt rr gt L ITI JJ rT UN N gt G ITI N 30 Parental Locks and Purchase PINs Parental Locks allow you to restrict viewing and purchases of TV programming based on your viewing preferences Set a personalized 4 digit PIN and you can place Locks on selected ratings channels and titles You can also hide adult titles from being displayed on screen PINs Setup DIGITAL Set up and change your Parental Locks PIN and Purchase PINs in PINs Setup Your Parental Locks PIN allows you to restrict viewing of Safeco programs Your Purchase PIN is used to restrict pay programming purchases e Select Setup from the Main Men
11. gt A gt ee rr m WW O ae x 0 A j O N Q 12 Key Description 1 TO TV VCR This coaxial output connector is used to connect the DCT6208 to a TV or VCR operating on channel 3 or 4 2 CABLE IN The CABLE IN connector receives the incoming signal from your cable service provider 3 ETHERNET Not currently enabled intended for future use 4 AUDIO IN R These connectors are used to connect a set top between a peripheral audio AUDIO IN L device such as a CD player and a stereo tuner or A V receiver In the current DCT6208 release the audio from the peripheral device will pass through the DCT6208 when it is turned off 5 SPDIF The orange coaxial SPDIF connector is a digital output connection that carries Dolby Digital 5 1 audio or PCM audio It is used to connect the DCT6208 to a stereo tuner or A V receiver to provide surround sound theater style audio 6 VIDEO IN The VIDEO IN connector accepts a baseband video input from a VCR camcorder or other video device Not currently enabled VIDEO OUT The VIDEO OUT connector is used to deliver baseband video to an external device such as a VCR or TV 7 OUTLET This AC outlet may be used to plug your TV into the DCT6208 as a convenient additional outlet 8 IR This connector enables the DCT6208 to control a VCR while recording a selected program Not all electronic program guides support this feature 9 USB Not currently enabled intended for future use 10 DVI D Digital Video
12. watching from the storage See SWAP section for additional information e You watch more than two hours After two hours the DVR removes the earlier minutes of the recording so that only the most recent two hours are kept in the temporary storage Playback Controls You can play back your video recordings using the Video Control Buttons These buttons function like VCR controls Plus you have new DVR control features like Instant Replay and SWAP Note Some remotes are equipped with an Instant Replay SWAP and LIVE buttons Recording capacity varies Recording and playback of High Definition programs requires DVR connection to High Definition television Recording buffer temporary storage for each tuner will record as long as you stay tuned to the same channel J lt O c O o LL aa O LE gt 0 O 43 z Q re lt m O ad m CY O Ad z a 44 Using the Remote Control Arrow Buttons The a 4 gt buttons on your remote control will control playback when you are watching a recording in progress or while watching a recorded program Play Pause Rewind gt Slow Rewind from Pause Go to Live TV Status Bar The Status Bar appears whenever you pause rewind or fast forward a live program It also gives you information such as the title of the program you are watching the source of the program and duration of time The yellow position bar in
13. A Occasionally your cable provider may send a Message to let you know of new services and special promotions To read the message go to the Main Menu and select Messages You can keep or delete the Message once you have opened it Q How do I set my digital audio language A Not only can you choose the language that displays on the screen buttons and descriptions but you can also change the secondary digital audio that is available with certain networks and programs Choose Audio Setup from the Setup Menu and change the default setting Choose from English Soanish Portuguese or French This feature is only supported on certain digital channels that provide secondary audio If the chosen audio language is not available the default audio language will be heard Q What if I forget my Parental Locks Purchase PINs A You must call your local cable company to have these PINs reset All of the PINs will be cleared Once reset you will need to enter new PINs Q Why can t purchase this Pay Per View program A There are several things that could restrict Pay Per View ordering e Check to make sure the phone line is plugged in e You may have inadvertently made too many Pay Per View orders You may have to cancel one before you make another order e You may have reached your credit limit Call your cable company and have them check your account e Your cable company may require you to call them to purchase a PPV program instead of an automa
14. Interface To connect High Definition monitor or High Definition television 11 AUDIO OUT R The RCA phono type connectors are used to deliver audio to a stereo receiver AUDIO OUT L 12 Y Pb Pr These connectors are used to deliver component video to an HD ready TV or monitor Though capable of delivering standard definition video to your TV or monitor these cables are necessary to deliver High Definition video 13 TV PASS CARD For future use 14 S VIDEO This connector is used to deliver high quality standard definition video to external devices that accept S Video inputs such as a high end VCR or TV 15 OPTICAL The OPTICAL SPDIF connector is an optical digital output connection that carries SPDIF Dolby Digital 5 1 audio or PCM audio It is used to connect the DCT6208 to a stereo tuner or A V receiver to provide surround sound theater style audio 16 IEEE 1394 Firewall Digital Interface To connect High Definition monitor or High Definition television 17 POWER INLET For the female end of the supplied power cord Important Safety Instructions Please refer to the Motorola DCT6208 User Guide for complete safety and operating instructions The Motorola DCT6208 has been designed to operate reliably in a well ventilated household environment Slots and openings in the unit cabinet are provided for ventilation These openings should never be blocked As such do not place the product on a bed sofa rug or similar surface Position the DCT6208 with
15. Live TV Your Personal Video Library Building Your Library Recording Programs One Touch Record Record Interactively from Program Information Manually Schedule A Recording Managing Scheduling Conflicts View Your List of Scheduled Recordings Modifying Recording Options Recording Notices View Programs Stored In Your Personal Video Library Managing Your Personal Video Library Frequently Asked Questions Interactive Program Guide DVR and Digital Services Dual Tuner DVR and Digital Services Dual Tuner DVR Recording and Playback of Recorded Programs Single Tuner DVR Recording and Playback of Recorded Programs Managing Your Recordings Controlling Live TV FAQs and Troubleshooting Welcome to i Guide Introducing the all new interactive program guide from TV Guide TM Ppa s i Guide is intuitive intelligent and inspiring It unlocks a world of greater choice convenience and control as you watch television With Digital Cable you have more programming choices than ever before And with i Guide you can effortlessly find the television entertainment you want to see i Guide puts you in control all at the touch of a button i Guide displays 90 minutes of program listings Best of all it s so easy to use you won t need a degree in computer science to find out what s on i Guide s Quick Menu allows you to move easily to the programming and information you want In no time you ll be able to Set Reminders
16. Options DVR Set or Cancel a Roredin a 0 g a o C2 Set a VCR Timer Non DVR Place a Lock on the program to restrict viewing DIGITAL CABLE Display all the Times the program will be airing It rh HEG Amrita Bnei Colin Freeh 2053 beige Amarda Bye earch for Set a Reminder for this program Save the channel in your Favorites list Sel or Cancel a Aecordeng Order PPV and other pay services Program Information screen on Non DVR Set Top box VCR Timer Non DVR Set Top Box For non DVR Set Top boxes DCT2000 DCT2500 the Record feature sets a VCR Timer for the set top box to tune to a specific channel which makes for easier recording to a VCR You will be prompted to set VCR separately according to manufacturer instructions Setting a VCR Timer Press RECORD O on the remote control or Select Jlcon on the Program Information screen e Select recording options for the VCR Timer e Confirm the VCR Timer e Set VCR according to manufacturers instructions With i Guide you can look ahead to see listings and schedule recordings for programs airing in the future The amount of data you will find varies by cable system gt A e Z N O Z N 26 Requires use of a Digital Video Recorder Requires separate VCR Setup Reminders With i Guide you can set Reminders so you don t miss shows you want to watch Setting Reminders From an information screen highlight the J Icon an
17. To continue watching the program select Resume or Restart from the Action Icons Q On occasion a recording starts a minute or two after the program has begun Why A The DVR timer is synchronized with the program guide time If a broadcaster starts the program a minute earlier than the program guide s scheduled time the DVR will miss that first minute You can program your DVR to start early or end late by adjusting your Recording Options Q Only part of my program recorded Why A If the beginning of the program did not record you may set it to record after the program began If the end of the program did not record the DVR may have reached its storage capacity before it was able to record the entire program Q Do Parental Locks work with DVR A Yes Parental Locks restrict viewing of recorded programs If you schedule a recording for a program you have Locked the program will be recorded however audio is muted and no video will appear while the program is recording A restricted notice remains on screen allowing you to enter your PIN to view the program during the recording Once the program has been recorded you can access it from My Recordings Just enter your PIN to view Note You can also set Parental Locks on recorded programs Use the LOCK button on your remote or Icon after you have selected the program from My Recordings or you can select the Lock Icon from an Information Screen Managing Your Recordings Q How long ca
18. VCR Tape After you watch a recording decide to either erase it or keep it permanently by transferring it to a VCR tape When you copy recordings to a VCR tape make sure Volir sciveckited LO is rows Daina racorted that the recording is displayed on the TV screen for the Pa entire time the recording is being copied If you F i Ta change channels or display guide screens during the Ride With Funkmaster Flex 48 SPIKE 7 00pm copying process your tape copy will contain these 7 7 30p vo images and you will not have a complete copy of the Ashanits Cotton Candy Machine New 2004 Ashanti recording aE e R i TARTED RE ha IHD wk oe ELI 1 Connect the Cable Out or OUT 1 TV connection on the back of the DVR to the Cable IN of your VCR 2 Put a tape in your VCR 3 Access your list of Recorded Programs 4 Highlight a program from your list and press OK or INFO to select the recorded program you want to tape 5 From the information screen select I to resume play from where you left off or select K to restart from the beginning 6 Start recording on the VCR when playback begins 7 As the recording plays it is taped to your VCR Note Refer to your VCR User Manual for specific instructions on using your VCR Recording Low and Full Notices To help you manage your personal video library i Guide will advise you with an on screen notice when the available memory gets low or full If recording space becomes full during a
19. anything Select your Scheduled Recording in the listings indicated by the red dot in the instant info DIGITAL F20 pm CABLE LA BDulding Character 1 WaT Trp ORuhore Tra Pacinerator Aurii entertalqmentPalpre Py riip Thea gers Ieee Coun bolo ex D Giy BAch Upi Nipgraghy i ini Spongebob ich guane Pars Homp le Ga ee jazi r 7 z H T TT Fea Pot pm Tv Tommy Lee Jones Will pman TS a ee On present day Ama Goerny Ler ore pir Alpen E a membe oe ae Press OK or INFO and select the Icon organieation that has Been heaping track of ewtra terredttal alana on Earth for over Ad p ri When K aradi himig iin meri of a nea pHini a barh APO deie Bihasa AA Sh i the ppi becoming Agii F 2a a ee sD sao ow a Set or Cancel a Recording J Z O Cc O W Lld Cc O 2a gt al 9 A 57 Q m s m O Ad m A O ad G 58 From here select Icon to cancel the recording or select Icon to modify the Recording Options DIGITAL Fom s j CABLE LA Bullding Character 31 HGTV i ona E SCP een SOTAA RES LE LS ni a Ee deme rriigirt amti Start Recording On Time Ere Recording On Tame Kig ard swith these pioni Sn tet vo ar change Anyi j Note A scheduled recording will begin at the indicated start time and channel you select The Scheduled Recording is not tied to a program title The DVR will record whatever program airs on that channel at
20. at least 2 inches of space above and on all sides Do not block the slots and openings in the DCT6208 Do not place anything on top of the DCT6208 Do not position the DCT6208 in an enclosed space that would restrict airflow around the unit Do not position the DCT6208 near any external heat source that could raise the temperature around the unit 60 N O _ UW m a Q aa LLI axon aa s W z E m 13 zZ 2 mr gt rr A gt OO rr ITI v O gt lt x 0 A j N Vl 14 Motorola DCT2500 MOTOROLA The Motorola DCT2500 set top the next generation of the successful DCT2000 platform adds increased memory more processing power and better graphics capabilities All of which enables the DCT2500 to support additional interactive applications guide enhancements increased performance and true watch and surf capabilities while viewing the IPG The DCT2500 Front Panel The DCT2500 front panel has 12 keys and an LED display Use the keys to perform basic functions such as access the interactive program guide navigate menus and purchase Pay Per View events Key Description 1 LED Displays the channel number or time of day There are four indicator lights on the LED screen e MSGS the DCT2500 has received Messages for you to read A B the RF bypass is active e ON the DCT2500 is powered on e REMOTE the remote control is in use 2 a wv 4 gt CURSOR Moves the c
21. can always press the EXIT button on the remote to immediately return to watching TV You can also press the LAST button to back up one screen at a time Q The displayed information or pricing is incorrect A Although i Guide checks all data thoroughly before it is sent to your home programmers do sometimes change their schedules at the last minute without notification Please report erroneous data to your cable company Q What happens to my DVR recordings if my digital cable box temporarily loses power A All recordings that were saved prior to the power loss are preserved as well as future recording schedules You miss only the recordings in progress while the power was out Note If you experience continued problems with your cable box remote control or interactive program guide please contact your local cable company
22. current time Day See listings for the next or previous day Numbers Press channel numbers then OK SEL to tune to a channel Sdil NOILYDIAVN AGIND DISVE 20 Note Remote pictured may not reflect your actual remote Basic functions should be the same Amount of programming data varies by system PPV Direct Access to Pay Per View PPV where available VCR Controls Controls VCR ON DEMAND and Digital Video Recording if available Live TV Displays live television programming FAV Tune to your Favorite channels once you set them up CH Change channels and access the Flip Bar LAST Return to the previous screen or channel Info See program information Arrows Use to highlight guide features or while watching television press to begin browsing Note Arrows control playback of recorded programs with DVR MENU Enter and exit the Main Menu SWAP Swap between television tuners Quick Menu The Quick Menu feature provides shortcuts to the key features of your program guide and digital cable service The Quick Menu will appear over any video or guide screens when the MENU button on your remote is selected The Quick Menu is designed to allow you to launch directly into i Guide features without having to navigate through a series of menus Circular Navigation and Help Text Modification You can now press either the right or left arrow 4 gt button on the remote control to co
23. ee ee el es Rh he Pete MEP RANI biligi fa i respecting capo do when he found himself having racy F gt GE Brose Be Bypass or Clear Locks Temporarily open or clear all Locks for easier viewing Select Master Locks from the Locks Setup screen and change the options from No to Yes Restore Locks Locks may be restored in any of the following ways DIGITAL 7 03pm CABLE LA A Master Locks Bypass LOCKS Press d F to change settings Bypass Locks Do you want to temporarily bypass all Locks Clear all locks Do you want to remove all previously set Locks e Press the LOCK button anytime and enter your 4 digit PIN e Select Locks Setup from the Setup Menu then select YES to turn Locks back on Turn the set top box off and back on A Lock Indicator appears in the Instant Information to indicate a program has been locked To Unlock press the LOCK button on the remote and enter your 4 digit PIN Favorites DIGITAL F03pm CABLE The Favorites feature allows you to quickly access the E E E E EE channels you have designated as your Favorites Favorites list Favorites Setup I ESPN To add channels to your Favorites listings a E W tational Network e Select Setup from the Main Menu 25 KOKI e Select Favorites Setup fi E ick ES e Highlight a channel and press OK or o akw ae NEC FAV on your remote A indicator will o osram GOULED appear next to the listing designating it as a Favorite
24. g m O a mi A e ad z G 52 Digital Video Recording DVR Single Tuner Optional Feature Imagine coming home to your own personal library of television programs movies and sports that you can watch whenever it s convenient for you It s TV for your schedule Pause live television Rewind and replay programs so you don t miss a beat Record up to 40 hours of your favorite programs and view them as many times as you want whenever you want You can even record High Definition TV All without rentals tapes or returns DVR has made recording and watching your favorite programs easier than ever Powered by i Guide now you can record your favorite programs and watch them at your convenience You have your own personal video library stored on your digital set top box You can even pause fast forward and rewind Live TV to playback the scenes you ve missed In fact your DVR is one of the first available that can actually record and play High Definition programming Control Live TV Using your DVR with i Guide you can control Live TV Anytime you tune to a channel the DVR begins making a temporary recording of whatever you re watching So you can PAUSE if the phone rings REWIND the scene you missed and FAST FORWARD to skip what you don t want to watch Your DVR will record up to one hour of live TVF The live TV recording is not a permanent recording unless you actually record it to the DVR s hard drive For
25. guide navigate menus and purchase Pay Per View events Key 1 LED 2 a 4 gt CURSOR 3 MENU 4 POWER 5 INFO 6 A B 7 SELECT 8 GUIDE 9 CHANNEL CHANNEL 10 SMART CARD SLOT Description Displays the channel number or time of day There are four indicator lights on the LED screen e MSGS the DCT6208 has received Messages for you to read A B the RF bypass is active e ON the DCT6208 is powered on e REMOTE the remote control is in use Moves the cursor around the program guide and menu screens Displays the Main Menu Turns the device on or off Displays the current channel and program information Use to manually enable the RF bypass function You must have a cable ready TV for this function to operate Optional Feature Selects menu options Pay Per View events or programs from the program guide Displays the program guide Changes the channels by moving up or down Not currently enabled intended for future use There are also inputs for a Universal Serial Bus USB audio video jacks and a Smart Card slot These inputs are for future applications under development and are not enabled on this unit The DCT6208 Back Panel The rear panel of the DCT6208 consists of three types of interfaces audio video and data The table following this drawing describes each connection and its use 60 N oO W m x Q aa LLI a aa s UW lt x E 2 m 2 mr
26. listings A Some program titles are too long to fit in the space provided in the grid You might see to indicate there is more to the title For example Third Rock From the Sun might look like Third Rock Highlight the program and check the Instant Information area at the top of the screen for program title and other valuable information including rating actors start end times etc Q What is the graphic bar that appears when I change channels A The Flip Bar appears for a few seconds as you re changing channels to provide important information about programs You will find the name of the current program start and end times channel number rating and current time Q How do I get information on programs A i Guide provides detailed information on programs including movies and sporting events While in a listings screen you can access information by pressing the INFO button on your remote While you are tuned to a program press INFO once for Instant Information or twice for complete information Information includes program details like actors ratings and a brief program synopsis You can also set Reminders place Parental Locks order Pay Per View movies and events and see other times a program is airing To remove the information screen and return to watching television press the EXIT button on the remote Q What is the red light on the upper left front of my box and or what is the envelope on the screen
27. live TV recordings the temporary recording buffer will be erased if any of the following occur e You turn off the DVR e You change the channel e You begin recording the program you are watching or another program to the DVR e You watch more than one hour After one hour the DVR removes the earlier minutes of the recording so that the most recent hour is kept in the temporary storage Playback Controls You can play back your video reordings using the buttons on your remote using the Video Control Buttons These buttons function like VCR controls Plus you have new DVR control features like Instant Replay Note Some remotes are equipped with an Instant Replay and Live buttons Recording capacity varies Recording and playback of High Definition programs requires DVR connection to High Definition television Recording buffer temporary storage will record as long as you stay tuned to the same channel Using the Remote Control Arrow Buttons The a 4 gt buttons on your remote control will control playback when you are watching a recording in progress or while watching a recorded program Play Pause Fast Forward Slow Forward from Pause Rewind gt Slow Rewind from Pause Go to Live TV Pause As you watch live TV and recorded programs press PAUSE and the programming on your TV screen instantly freezes No more missing the climactic scene of a movie or the winning play of t
28. screen Oo Record new program or series as shown DIGITAL CABLE Pitan Tv ANCHE To change priority highlight a listing thon ure Page Up and Page TE Bown The Wighost Series will take tow Show conflicts when the new series is a low priority ale at arat AET ai _ Show conflicts when the new series is a high priority WA Series Priante Don t record new program or series Soortelanter T Z Law amp Order e To give your new recording the highest scheduling priority and to __3 ES capture the most number of episodes for your new recording select High The screen will show you how many episodes of the new series will be recorded and which episodes of the old series will not be recorded because of the conflict Srialhrille a a F Y e To move the new series back to the bottom of the scheduling priority list select Low and the screen will refresh and give you revised results e Select the Record Icon to confirm your new settings DIGITAL CABLE r tpm TW HALE Modify the Series Priority List To help you manage which series get recorded when there are scheduling conflicts your DVR automatically creates a Series Priority List The first series you set to record has the highest priority and is the program recorded in case of a conflict If there are no conflicts each additional series you set to record is added to the bottom of the list You can easily change the recording priority of the
29. sr KH OFF A Betete this Recording Guide Symbols to Know Recorded Program Information Screens Go back to the previous screen Ea Delete the program from My Recordings D Play the recording O Change the Delete Priority Rule ce Start the recording from the beginning Place a Lock on the program to restrict viewing J lt O c O VW L c O Li gt S O Ul Xe To control playback while watching a recorded program use either the video control buttons or the arrow buttons on your remote See the Playback Control section for more information e Deletion Rule is used to determine whether you delete the program or the program is deleted automatically when space is needed Q m s m O a m A O a G 60 Managing Your Personal Video Library A recorded program remains in your personal video library until you decide to delete it unless you have it set to delete when space is needed Your DVR will record and store up to 40 hours of standard definition programming and up to 10 hours of High Definition programming To make the most efficient use of DVR storage space follow these guidelines To Delete Recordings From a recorded program Information Screen select the EJ Icon to delete the recording Select the Icon to modify the Delete Priority which gives you additional options such as deleting the recording when space is needed Copy Recordings to A
30. tape copy will contain these images and you may not have a complete copy of the recording 1 Connect the RCA Jacks connection on the back of the DVR to your VCR Video In 2 Put a tape in your VCR 3 Access your list of Recorded Programs 4 Highlight a program from your list and press OK or INFO to select the recorded program you want transfered to tape 5 From the Information Screen select KI to restart from the beginning 6 Start recording on the VCR when playback begins 7 As the recording plays it is taped to your VCR Note Refer to your VCR User Manual for specific instructions on using your VCR Recording Low and Full Notices a i ocr me en os E b rhe i DURA RE Ra JH oO Pets PAg E l Li Piv Vou anhy haw 20o of your total Recording space a lett To be sure new Recordings are completed biy You may want to delete some Recordings ail m Continue with Recording F i Go to OVA Recordings To help you manage your personal video library i Guide will advise you with an on screen notice when the available memory gets low or full If recording space becomes full during a recording the recording will stop Make sure you have enough recording space to record the entire program before you begin to avoid missing part of the program Recording HD programing requires a DVR connection to a HD television J z O cc O W Lld aa O AN gt aul 9 A 51 Q m
31. v 4 gt CURSOR MENU POWER INFO A B TV SELECT GUIDE CHANNEL CHANNEL SMART CARD SLOT Description Displays the channel number or time of day There are four indicator lights on the LED screen e MSGS the DCT6412 has received Messages for you to read e ON the DCT6412 is powered on e REMOTE the remote control is in use e Red Record Indicator Moves the cursor around the program guide and menu screens Displays the Main Menu Turns the device on or off Displays the current channel and program information Use to manually enable the RF bypass function You must have a cable ready TV for this function to operate Optional Feature Selects menu options Pay Per View events or programs from the program guide Displays the program guide Changes the channels by moving up or down Not currently enabled intended for future use development and are not enabled on this unit The DCT6412 Back Panel The rear panel of the DCT6412 consists of three types of interfaces audio video and data The table following this drawing describes each connection and its use F N q Ke VU m gt L O aa LLJ l aa s W x 2 m 7 z 2 r gt re A gt v r m ee O a lt 0 A j Q Jfa N 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Key CABLE IN ETHERNET AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN L SPDIF VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT OUTLET IR USB DVI D A
32. 120GB See Managing Your Personal Video Library section in this manual for more information Q How many tuners does my DVR have A Your DVR has two tuners so that you can 1 record two channels at the same time 2 record one and watch another or 3 record two channels and watch a 3rd program from your DVR recordings library Q Can I record or watch two programs at the same time A Yes you can use the SWAP button on your remote to change from one tuner to the other Q Can the DVR play back a High Definition recording while another HD program is being recorded A Yes In fact you can record two programs at once while watching a previously recorded program from the hard drive for both HD and regular programming N Z O _ N LLJ e m pami x N lt x a _ LL _ Q Lu Ce LL 63 a a m Q m Z D gt N A m o Q m N e Z N 64 Q Are there seperate buttons for each tuner How do you make the Dual Tuner DVR record two programs at once A i Guide can record two different programs listed with overlapping times by pressing the Record button by manually scheduling the recordings or by setting future recordings from a Program Information screen Q How much High Definition programming can I save versus standard definition programming A You can record up to 90 hours of standard digital TV or up to 20 hours of HDTV depending on the transmission bit rate Recording times may v
33. Favorites Parental Locks and use our Mini Guide to find out what s next while you continue to enjoy great TV With i Guide the world of television is at your fingertips Use this Reference Guide to get started enjoying your Digital Cable LLI W I TT 5 z 2 mr gt rr A J gt vJ r m v O aS lt 0 A j Q a N 6 Digital Cable Box Set Top Box Motorola DCT6412 Welcome and congratulations on receiving a Motorola DCT6400 Series High Definition Dual Tuner DVR Cable Receiver one of the most advanced interactive digital cable receivers available today With the DCT Motorola has merged the extraordinary features of digital cable the seemingly endless programming options interactive program guides and commercial free CD quality music with the flexibility of a dual tuner digital video recorder DVR and the incredible picture quality and sound of High Definition TV HDTV The DCT includes an Entertainment Package that enables a direct digital connection to consumer audio and video devices through 1394 DTV and DVI interfaces The DCT is fully equipped with a factory installed hard drive for hours of DVR functionality which includes the capability of recording High Definition HD programs and watch and record functionality This User Guide introduces you to the basic features of the DCT Please take a few moments to read through this User Guide as th
34. Hirn Sherer baat Pope Ponchege peters Screen Position Setup To alter your screen position From the Setup Menu select Screen Position Setup to adjust the screen position e Use the aw 4 gt buttons on your remote until the display arrows are centered on the screen Text Language Setup ee TV 3 e From the Setup Menu select Text Language Setup oe I a Select English Canadian English Canadian French pv 13 aaa or Spanish to change the language of the pit rhangr the i Language eek of your TW Guide ta English Up it on screen commands selection bars and help screens within i Guide e To confirm select Yes Note Changing the language can take several minutes During this time listings are not accessible z Q gt m U z a m y lt m 36 Digital Pay Per View Optional Feature i Guide makes ordering and watching Pay Per View PPV programs easy Ordering Pay Per View From the Main Menu and Quick Menu select PPV to go to the PPV Menu Then select any of the PPV options to see programs available in a variety of categories DIGITAL CABLE l rou 111i Mait Gamon Gira Rewer 2003 e 8 Eain ana Peper FAri To purchase a program highlight the Icon and follow the on screen prompts to complete your order If the program is scheduled to air at a future time a Reminder is automatically set to notify you of your order before the program begins Guide Symbols to Know
35. I set up my DVR to record every episode of a specific program title A Yes Your DVR lets you record multiple episodes of a program according to your preference by setting up a Series Recording Select the episode type to record such as first run only or all episodes Specify how many recordings to save and how long to save the recording until you erase it or until space is needed To access advanced series setup features like add minutes to the start and end times and specify which channels to record select the Recording Options Icon to review all options Tip Use Title Search to find all air times for a particular title You can then set up individual recordings for any or all episodes no matter what time they re on Q Can I increase the rewind and fast forward speed A Yes Your DVR will control rewind and fast forward at four speeds each Just press the REW or FF buttons up to four times The on screen indicator will tell you at what speed you are controlling playback Q Can I set the DVR to skip commercials as it is recording A No You can only fast forward through commercials if you re watching a recorded program Q Can I bookmark a program I have recorded A Yes When you stop playback of a recorded program it will stop where you left it To continue watching the program select Resume or Restart from the Action Icons Q On occasion a recording starts a minute or two after the program has begun Why A The DVR timer
36. PPV Information Screens Go back to the previous screen See all the times the program will be airing Order the program or cancel an ordered Y Save this channel in your Favorites list program BUY O Set Recording Timers Requires separate Da Indicates the program is available as n VCR Setup or use of Digital Video Recorder part of a package A Place a Lock on the program to restrict viewing Ordering Pay Per View By Phone If your cable provider offers phone ordering the order instructions appear on screen when you select Simply call the number to place your order Then select Continue to complete your order DIGITAL CABLE 7 10 4 3 Ordering Pay Per View Packages Your cable service may offer programs in a package by title time block etc Select the title from the listings and a KJ Icon will appear if the program is part of a package DIGITAL Canceling a Pay Per View Order CABLE To cancel a PPV order before the program starts e Select the ordered program in any of the listings menus there will be a sign in the Instant Information e From the information screen select the Icon and follow the prompts to cancel the order Hie i ip PENCHE Pry Note In some cable systems your order will automatically be canceled if you do not tune to the program In systems that use phone ordering you will need to call in your cancellation Please check with your cable provider for the correct Pay Per View cancellat
37. UDIO OUT R AUDIO OUT L Y Pb Pr TV PASS CARD S VIDEO OPTICAL SPDIF IEEE 1394 POWER INLET Description The CABLE IN connector receives the incoming signal from your cable service provider Not currently enabled intended for future use These connectors are used to connect a DCT6412 between a peripheral audio device such as a CD player and a stereo tuner or A V receiver In the current DCT6412 release the audio from the peripheral device will pass through the DCT6412 when it is turned off The orange coaxial SPDIF connector is a digital output connection that carries Dolby Digital 5 1 audio or PCM audio It is used to connect the DCT6412 to a stereo tuner or A V receiver to provide surround sound theater style audio The VIDEO IN connector accepts a baseband video input from a VCR camcorder or other video device Not currently enabled The VIDEO OUT connector is used to deliver baseband video to an external device such as a VCR or TV This AC outlet may be used to plug your TV into the DCT6412 as a convenient additional outlet This connector enables the DCT6412 to control a VCR while recording a selected program Not all electronic program guides support this feature Not currently enabled intended for future use Digital Video Interface To connect High Definition monitor or High Definition television The RCA phono type connectors are used to deliver audio to a stereo receiver These connectors are
38. ame time and you have available recording space Q What if the program I want to record runs over its scheduled airtime such as when a football game goes into overtime How can make sure I record everything A Change the Record Options for the program Just adjust the start and end times for the recording to ensure everything gets recorded Q Can watch another program while I m recording A You can watch a previously recorded program while you are recording a live program by accessing the DVR menu However if you change channels you will see a screen asking you to confirm you want to change the channel and stop the recording Q Can I watch a show am recording before recording is completed A Yes You can either watch it in real time as it s being recorded or you can rewind the program you are currently recording and watch it from the beginning while the recording continues Q Can make a VHS tape of a recorded program A Yes As you are watching a program you have recorded on your DVR you can record it to a tape See Managing Your Personal Video Library in the DVR Section of this manual Q Can I set up my DVR to record every episode of a specific program title A Yes Your DVR lets you record multiple episodes of a program according to your preference by setting up a Series Recording Select the episode type to record such as first run only or all episodes Specify how many recordings to save and how long to s
39. ary Q Does the DVR DCT6412 support digital video interfaces A Yes The DVR DCT6412 features both DVI and 1394 DTV digital interfaces Q Does the DVR DCT6412 support external storage devices A Yes It includes an IEEE1394 port that will be functional in future software releases Dual Tuner DVR Recording and Playback of Recorded Programs Optional Feature Q How many recordings can I schedule for the future A There is no limit to the number of recordings you can schedule as long as you do not schedule more than two programs to record at the same time and you have available recording space Q What if the program I want to record runs over its scheduled air time such as when a football game goes into overtime How can I make sure I record everything A Change the Recording Options for the program You can adjust the start and end times for the recording to ensure everything gets recorded Q Can I watch a show am recording before the recording is completed A Yes You can either watch it live as it s being recorded or you can rewind the program you are currently recording and watch it from the beginning while the recording continues Q Can make a VHS tape or DVD of a recorded program A You can copy a recorded program to a VHS or DVD tape by playing a recording from the DVR in real time while simultaneously recording on your VCR or DVD See Managing Your Personal Video Library in the DVR Section of this manual Q Can
40. atform the world s most widely deployed digital set top offers the capability of supporting multiple interactive services including Interactive Program Guides IPG Internet access e mail e commerce chat rooms and impulse Pay Per View The DCT2000 Front Panel The DCT2000 front panel has 12 keys and an LED display Use the keys to perform basic functions such as access the interactive program guide navigate menus and purchase Pay Per View events Key 1 LED 2 a 4 gt CURSOR 3 MENU 4 POWER 5 INFO 6 A B 7 SELECT 8 GUIDE 9 CHANNEL CHANNEL 10 SMART CARD SLOT There are also inputs for a Universal Serial Bus USB audio video jacks and a Smart Card slot These inputs are for future Description Displays the channel number or time of day There are four indicator lights on the LED screen e MSGS the DCT2000 has received Messages for you to read A B the RF bypass is active e ON the DCT2000 is powered on e REMOTE the remote control is in use Moves the cursor around the program guide and menu screens Displays the Main Menu Turns the device on or off Displays the current channel and program information Use to manually enable the RF bypass function You must have a cable ready TV for this function to operate Optional Feature Selects menu options Pay Per View events or programs from the program guide Displays the program guide Changes the channels by moving up or down Not current
41. ave the recording until you erase it or until space is needed To access advanced series setup features like add minutes to the start and end times and specify which channels to record select the Recording Options Icon to review all options Tip Use Title Search to find all air times for a particular title You can then set up individual recordings for any or all episodes no matter what time they re on N Z O N LLJ e m pami x N lt x a _ LL _ Q Lu Ce LL 65 a m Q m Z lt gt N A m o Q m N O 2 N 66 Q Can I schedule a recording for two shows airing at the same time A Currently your DVR can only record one program at a time If you try to schedule a recording at the same time you have scheduled another you will see a Scheduling Conflict message that gives you the opportunity to change your Recording Options Q Can I increase the Rewind and Fast Forward speed A Yes Your DVR will control rewind and fast forward at four speeds Just press the REW or FF buttons up to four times The on screen indicator will tell you at what speed you are controlling playback Q Can I set the DVR to skip commercials as it is recording A No You can only fast forward through commercials if you re watching a previously recorded program Q Can I bookmark a program I have recorded A Yes When you stop playback of a recorded program it will stop where you left off
42. d press OK Follow the on screen prompts to confirm the Reminder or set Reminder Options DIGITAL 703pm TV CABLE GUIDE ah 164 HBO Meadowlands New 2003 Tony hadn t been sleeping well He had dreams not nightmares exactly but unsettling just the same He didn t dream about the ducks they ve been replaced by Or Melfi a not completely dressed Dr Melfi And what did this self respecting capo do when he found himself having racy F AUIL I Bu Set of Caneel a Reminder Reminder Options Reminder Options let you customize the frequency and timing for Reminders e Use the 4 gt buttons to set repeating Reminders that will appear Once Once a day Once a week Mon Fri or Sat Sun e Determine the Start Time for the Reminder to appear on screen up to 15 minutes prior to the program starting e End Time enables you to extend the Reminder period beyond the end of the program up to 2 hours after the program is over e When you set a Reminder you have the option of bypassing Locks placed on the program You can then tune directly to the program from the MTAL e osm D Reminder without having to enter your Locks PIN pann See Parental Locks section for more information Repeat Perici es Start Tink On Tene This option appears only if you have already set a Lock for that program End Time __ mingites tater r Reming with thie ons E Dont do anythirg T Ce LL m Z T 27
43. d to the same channel Q How do I use Instant Replay A If your remote control is equipped with a REPLAY button press it to instantly replay the last 15 seconds of the program If there is no REPLAY button use the PAGE button on your remote Q If l m watching a program in progress and want to record it can record from the beginning A If you just tuned to the program the DVR begins recording from the point where you pressed record on your remote If you have been watching the program from the beginning and have not changed channels without using SWAP the DVR will save all the temporary recording buffer to the Hard Drive and you will capture the entire program Q How can catch up to the live broadcast of a program after I ve paused it A Press the LIVE button if available or the down arrow on the remote Or you can fast forward to the point of live TV The on screen indicator will display LIVE Troubleshooting Q Why doesn t the set top box respond when press the keys on my remote A If power is on make sure your remote is in the Cable mode Press the CABLE button on the remote Q If the power goes out do need to reset my Parental Locks and Purchase PINs Favorites and Reminders A No These features will not be lost if the terminal loses its power However the guide information will need to reload into the box Q Nothing happens when the MENU button is pushed but I can change the channel up and d
44. dicates where you are in the program Green indicates the length of the program you are watching White indicates the the length of other programs available in the buffer Red indicates that you are watching a recording in progress Pause As you watch live TV and recorded programs press PAUSE and the programming on your TV screen instantly freezes No more missing the climactic scene of a movie or the winning play of the game For programs you are watching live your DVR will remain in pause for up to 90 minutes Pressing PAUSE more than once allows frame by frame viewing Press PLAY to resume normal play of the program from the point where it was paused Rewind Want to review a portion of your live show It s a snap with DVR Press REWIND Press it again up to 4 times to increase the rewind speed REW REW2 REW3 and REW4 will appear on screen REW is the slowest setting and REW4 is the fastest Press REWIND a fifth time or press PLAY to resume normal play Fast Forward For programs you are watching live FAST FORWARD can be activated if you have paused or rewound the program Press FAST FORWARD gt to move forward in the program Press it up to 4 times to increase the fast forward speed FF FF2 FF3 and FF4 will appear on screen FF is the slowest setting and FF4 is the fastest Press FAST FORWARD a fifth time or press PLAY to resume normal play Note You can only fast forward up to the point of live broadcast
45. e Scheduled Recording f CLEA ee French O an I really MASCAR Higlialhts Sabrina the Spongefiob Teenage Witch SquarePants From here select Icon to cancel the recording or select Icon to see all the Recording Options Epitdele types to Record Save mo more than 4 3 epleodes i Save Recordings unt 4 Spice is needed Channels to Record 4 This channel only F Start Recording d Dn Time L J m oc O v LLJ cc O LL gt E S m End Recording On Time I gt O Record Senes with these op bond CD Don t record this Series Q m J m O a m A Q ad z Z G Ul Recording Notices Recording Starting Notice Before a Scheduled Recording begins a notice will appear on screen giving you the opportunity to confirm or cancel the Scheduled Recording If you don t do anything when the recording is scheduled to start the DVR will automatically tune to the channel and begin recording Live TV programming that has been temporarily recorded will be erased once the Scheduled Recording starts Recording Stopped Notice Changing the channel during a recording will stop the recording You will see a notice confirming whether you want to stop the recording and change channels or continue recording You can SWAP to watch live TV while continuing a current recording See SWAP section of this manual for more information Swap icon on Sto
46. e diagrams guide features and Question amp Answer section will help you make the most of your home entertainment experience Recording Capacity The recording capacity on the DVR depends on the video format of the programming you wish to record Here are some guidelines for determining recording capacity e Analog TV Shows not digital Typically analog cable channels are channels 2 through 78 but may vary depending on your cable system Recording capacity is between 30 to 37 hours e Digital TV Shows compressed Typically digital cable channels are channels 100 and above but vary depending on your cable system Recording capacity is between 75 to 90 hours e High Definition TV Shows HDTV Shows that are broadcast in HD may be recorded in the same format provided your DVR is connected to a High Definition Television Recording Capacity is between 12 to 20 hours Motorola and TV Guide cannot guarantee the exact amount of programming that each subscriber will be able to record The approximate time depends on the programming type The DCT6412 Front Panel The DCT6412 front panel has 12 keys and an LED display Use the keys to perform basic functions such as access the interactive program guide navigate menus record and watch using dual tuner functionality and purchase Pay Per View events There are also inputs for a Universal Serial Bus USB and audio video jacks These inputs are for future applications under Key LED a
47. ector enables the DCT2000 to control a VCR while recording a selected program Not all electronic program guides support this feature 9 USB Not currently enabled intended for future use 10 DVI D Digital Video Interface To connect High Definition monitor or High Definition television 11 AUDIO OUT R The RCA phono type connectors are used to deliver audio to a stereo receiver AUDIO OUT L 12 Y Pb Pr These connectors are used to deliver component video to an HD ready TV or monitor Though capable of delivering standard definition video to your TV or monitor these cables are necessary to deliver High Definition video 13 TV PASS CARD For future use 14 S VIDEO This connector is used to deliver high quality standard definition video to external devices that accept S Video inputs such as a high end VCR or TV 15 OPTICAL The OPTICAL SPDIF connector is an optical digital output connection that carries SPDIF Dolby Digital 5 1 audio or PCM audio It is used to connect the DCT2000 to a stereo tuner or A V receiver to provide surround sound theater style audio 16 IEEE 1394 Firewall Digital Interface To connect High Definition monitor or High Definition television 17 POWER INLET For the female end of the supplied power cord Important Safety Instructions Please refer to the Motorola DCT2000 User Guide for complete safety and operating instructions The Motorola DCT2000 has been designed to operate reliably in a well ventilated household environment S
48. he highest resolution digital television format available offering up to 5 times the resolution of standard analog television HD delivers theater quality pictures and Dolby Digital surround sound Watch your favorite shows movies sports and events with a wider screen life like picture and crystal clear sound Only through your local cable provider can you access all the HD programming available including local broadcast networks in HD To find a listing of the HD programming available in your area press MENU to go to the Main Menu and select HDTV You can also search for HDTV programs from the Search Menu Note You must have HD equipment to view HD programming DIGITAL EI HDTV i03pm TW DIGITA 7 03pm TW CABLE Guic CABLE GUIDE 4c g y lime Rider from Tucson 5171 TOW View HOTTY programs by time 8p Tim Holt Richard Martin 11950 ww iim Hotani Richard Martin HOTY Services ED HDTV by Time ae Au i JOO KOTV es Le a Digital Video Recording DVR Dual Tuner Optional Feature Imagine coming home to your own personal library of television programs movies and sports that you can watch whenever it s convenient for you It s TV for your schedule Pause live television Rewind and replay programs so you don t miss a beat Record up to 90 hours of your favorite programs and view them as many times as you want whenever you want You can even record High Definition TV All without rentals tapes or re
49. he game For programs you are watching live your DVR will remain in pause for up to two hours Press PLAY to resume normal play of the programfrom the point where it was paused Rewind Want to review a portion of your live show It s a snap with DVR Press REWIND Press it again up to 4 times to increase the rewind speed REW REW2 REW3 and REW4 will appear on screen REW is the slowest setting and REW4 is the fastest Press REWIND a fifth time or press PLAY to resume normal play Fast Forward For programs you are watching live FAST FORWARD can be activated if you have paused or rewound the program Press FAST FORWARD to move forward in the program Press it up to 4 times to increase the fast forward speed FF FF2 FF3 and FF4 will appear on screen FF is the slowest setting and FF4 is the fastest Press FAST FORWARD a fifth time or press PLAY to resume normal play O aa O W LJ ce O eNi 2 gt oll 2 a 53 Note You can only fast forward up to the point of live broadcast Pause capacity depends on video format less than 15 minutes for High Definition programming z Q re lt m O ad m CY O ad z a 54 Slow Motion Your DVR is equipped with slow forward and slow rewind functions to give you crisp and clear Slow Motion images Ever wonder what the referees are looking at when they review a controversial play Use Slow Motion to get an inside look To activate slow f
50. iately at the point you sie a a pressed RECORD Q You can automatically schedule recordings Bullding Character eT for programs starting at a later time or date by pressing RECORD Hahona Teih Racin ent T while in the listings Recording will start at the program s scheduled ara A start time Record interactively ERREA PEE From Program ro A aa nere Information eee From the listings highlight a program starting now or scheduled for a later time Press the INFO button and you will see an information screen Highlight the oO Icon and press OK to start recording at the time the program is scheduled to start a a CICI ket o Cancel a Erir ng Note For more information on Action Icons see the Action Icons section in this manual Manually Schedule a Recording You can set a Manual Recording to automatically record a specific time and channel DIGITAL CABLE a i iiinn B e Select DVR or My DVR Button from the Main Menu then select Set maun chi Hiebedlg Ti a Recording OT PCB e Select the start and end times and the day you wish to record and confirm your settings lishrag By Timp F Laing By Cannie i i coment aey e A channel list will then appear allowing you to select the channel to i en Cirp lal Fetus record i e A Create a New Recording screen will appear Select Create a Recording to confirm your settings or select the Recording Options Icon for additional recording options My DVR bu
51. ices that accept S Video inputs such as a high end VCR or TV q 15 OPTICAL The OPTICAL SPDIF connector is an optical digital output connection that carries J SPDIF Dolby Digital 5 1 audio or PCM audio Q It is used to connect the DCT2500 to a stereo tuner or A V receiver to provide surround sound theater style audio 15 16 IEEE 1394 Firewall Digital Interface To connect High Definition monitor or High Definition television 17 POWER INLET For the female end of the supplied power cord zZ a mr J gt r A gt Ww rr rT v O ae x 0 A j hI Vl 16 Important Safety Instructions Please refer to the Motorola DCT2500 User Guide for complete safety and operating instructions The Motorola DCT2500 has been designed to operate reliably in a well ventilated household environment Slots and openings in the unit cabinet are provided for ventilation These openings should never be blocked As such do not place the product on a bed sofa rug or similar surface e Position the DCT2500 with at least 2 inches of space above and on all sides e Do not block the slots and openings in the DCT2500 e Do not place anything on top of the DCT2500 e Do not position the DCT2500 in an enclosed space that would restrict airflow around the unit Do not position the DCT2500 near any external heat source that could raise the temperature around the unit Motorola DCT2000 AA MOTOROLA The Motorola DCT2000 set top pl
52. inside i Guide User s Reference Manual 5 6 Table of Contents Welcome Digital Cable Box Set Top Box Motorola DCT6412 Recording Capacity The DCT6412 Front Panel The DCT6412 Back Panel Important Safety Instructions Motorola DCT6208 Recording Capacity The DCT6208 Front Panel The DCT6208 Back Panel Important Safety Instructions Motorola DCT2500 The DCT2500 Front Panel The DCT2500 Back Panel Important Safety Instructions Motorola DCT2000 The DCT2000 Front Panel Important Safety Instructions Basic i Guide Navigation Tips Remote Control Features Your Access to Digital Cable Quick Menu Quick Menu Enhancements Main Menu Picture in Guide On Screen Program Guide Search Categories and Listings Listings by Time Navigating Listings Listings By Channel A Z Title Search Adult Programming N _ Li _ O W L A O _ m r N 2 25 26 Program Information 26 Action Icons 27 VCR Timer Non DVR Set Top Box 27 Reminders 27 Setting Reminders 28 Reminder Options 8 Smart Channel Surfing Flip amp Mini Guide 28 Flip 29 Mini Guide Browse 30 Digital Music 30 Local Weather 31 Messages I 31 Parental Locks and Purchase PINS 31 PINS Setup 31 Parental Locks Setup 32 View Locked Programs 30 Bypass or Clear Locks 32 Restore Locks 33 Favorites 34 Setup 34 Guide Setup 34 Cable Box Setup 35 Audio Setup 35 Screen Saver
53. ion procedure 7 ce LLI a gt a 2 m 37 Pay Per View Notices Notices associated with your Pay Per View order appear at various times to alert you to the status of your ordered program DIGITAL CABLE Pri EMERI Ur ERE PPV Order Conflict When you order a PPV program that airs at the same time as an Pay Per View Program Started A Program Started overlay will appear if you try to order a PPV program that is in progress but is within the purchase window You may proceed with the order but you may miss a portion of the program Note The purchase window is established by your cable provider DIGITAL SEE CABLE LA GRDERING CONFLICT You ane Ordering a new program that aire athe same tine ai a Preys Orr Jew Order existing PPV order you will be alerted on screen with the option to Stuck on You cancel an order or keep both orders 4 e Sons z Q re U z T D rs lt m 38 avi res ips Ler a The E Cert of PA Ome C rite gt w Olo GG Hate 15 ii rIVIGus turin E Pay Per View Program Missed If you have ordered a PPV program but didn t tune to it a Program Missed notice will appear asking if you would like to reschedule your order Note This screen will not appear in systems that use phone ordering HDTV Optional Feature High Definition HD or HDTV is the most dramatic change for viewers since the introduction of color TV HD is t
54. is synchronized with the program guide time If a broadcaster starts the program a minute earlier than the guide s scheduled time the DVR will miss that first minute You can program your DVR to start early or end late by adjusting your Recording Options Q Only part of my program recorded Why A If the beginning of the program did not record you may have set it to record after the program began If the end of the program did not record the DVR may have reached its storage capacity before it was able to record the entire program Q Do Parental Locks work with DVR A Yes Parental Locks restrict viewing of recorded programs If you schedule a recording for a program you have Locked the program will be recorded however audio is muted and no video will appear while the program is recording A restricted notice remains on screen allowing you to enter your PIN to view the program during the recording Once the program has been recorded you can access it from My Recordings Just enter your PIN to view Note You can also set Parental Locks on recorded programs Use the LOCK button on your remote or Lock Icon from My Recordings or from a Recorded Program Information screen Single Tuner DVR Recording and Playback of Recorded Programs Optional Feature Q How many recordings can I schedule for the future A There is no limit to the number of recordings you can schedule as long as you do not schedule more than one program to record at the s
55. l Space ig Needed Change Options for Scheduled Recordings lajkali in batrhs palace Start Recording On Time End Recording On Time From the Main Menu or Quick Menu Select DVR then select Future Recordings to see a list of your Scheduled Recordings Highlight a program title and press OK or INFO Modify Series options Select the Icon from the Program Information Screen Select the Icon to change the Recording Options or select the EJ Icon to OTN e EU aT delete this program from your list of Future Recordings CHL Cae Use the 4 gt buttons on your remote to change Recording Options A an amp inme trash intiovera ber hats home ta an Oklahanha caupe a hior heme in Aurii a former church thats hase ta ah Arren Caini Hicewe und Cartel e Change the frequency of the recording such as every day or once a week e Specify how many recordings to save e Set a Save Until parameter either until you delete or delete automatically when space is needed e Change the start and end times in order to catch every minute of a program even if it runs over Set or Cancel a Recording From Listings DIGITAL 70pm Py _ Select your Scheduled Recording in the listings it will be CABLE HE indicated by the red dot in the Instant Info Bulldeng Character 31 HGTV 7730p l sokiem Trash naneral Ausia Enterta i FR 7 00p op Press OK or INFO and select the J Icon to change your options Ike Countdown or delete th
56. l Music Access Digital Music several ways e Select Digital Music from the Main Menu e Press the Eg Icon from the Quick Menu e Press the MUSIC button on the remote if available DIGITAL Ozap TV CABLE GUIDE Alternative Rack BOS R Discover the new artists who are redenining rock and the trend sttting songs from classics al Aluste For Kids Only ma World Beat Dance Rap Music Choice Digital Music channels may also be set as Favorites so you can quickly navigate through your favorite music channels Refer to the Favorites section for more information Digital Music is continuous commercial free music in a variety of formats DIGITAL F03pm TV CABLE GUIDE saft Hits 905 OMX 4 comfortable relaxing mood produced bya blend of contemporary and casysistening DMX You can press INFO for more information on each category Select a music format and enjoy the music As you re listening press INFO for more information on title track and artist Where available Some digital music providers may offer title track and artist on screen Y N 9 m N Local Weather Get accurate up to date local weather conditions and a 3 day forecast Highlight Local Weather from the Main Menu and press OK e Use the button to see a detailed local weather forecast Note Weather service not available for all locations OM T appn LAJ Local Weather Forectti Current temp a6 F Clody
57. lan Change the Display onthe front at Four Gable Bore Front LED Display AC Dutei AF Bypass Lonriqurat Wi Fo dpm TV role Lable Bos Hup F Audio Setup Optimal Stereo Volume e No Volume is unchanged from the current setting e Yes Volume is automatically adjusted to the optimal level Dolby Digital e ON Turns Dolby Digital on available only for equipment supporting Dolby Digital e OFF Turns Dolby Digital off Audio Output Choose if the audio output goes to your TV or to your stereo e TV Speaker is the default setting e Select Advanced to change the settings for Compression and Stereo Output Default Audio Language Secondary digital audio can be changed on certain networks and programs You can independently select language settings for menu text and audio track by accessing the Text Language Setup or the Audio Setup from the Setup Menu Note that the default audio track will be set to Channel Default or primary audio which in most cases is English Use the 4 gt to change the default language to English Spanish French or Portuguese Screen Saver Screen Saver will automatically engage if a graphic is displayed for a longer than the set activation time e From the Setup Menu select Screen Saver e The default is set to ON and the wait time to activate is three minutes e Modify the default and change the wait time to activate between 1 15 minutes DETAL CABLE i barr Mim Bar
58. lly NASCAR TE Ope Fail 79 ESP Tp rte thane Divine Design Hame te Gea yo Fairty Sabrina the Spongebob AIGE MA ere Teenage With SquarePants Now you re incontrol starz Menu selections vary depending on the services your cable provider offers Lid l aa lt W z m e V N LLI W W lt x Ce O gt 21 Guide Symbols to Know Quick Menu Icons These icons may appear in Quick Menu Highlight and select an icon with your remote and you will immediately access the area indicated Digital Recordings Menu On Demand Menu Pay Per View Search Menu Y Favorites List rios Kids Search Menu Sports Search Menu Ea Listings By Channel a Message Center Digital Music Listings Movies Search Menu High Definition Menu Guide Setup Menu Pay Per View Events List Pay Per View by Title List EROR OOB Not all services available in all areas Menu selections vary depending on the services your cable provider offers lt e C J gt A A m N N j O 2 gt rr A gt wy rr m 22 Finding something to watch is easy with i Guide View program listings the way you want including Listings By Time and By Channel or by category such as Movies Sports Children and more Select a category from the Main Menu or PE TV Guide Main Menu Quick Menu to display listings DIGITAL Tiom S Sea iro Search fern ieies sporis and pifiencntegories Li
59. lots and openings in the unit cabinet are provided for ventilation These openings should never be blocked As such do not place the product on a bed sofa rug or similar surface e Position the DCT2000 with at least 2 inches of space above and on all sides e Do not block the slots and openings in the DCT2000 e Do not place anything on top of the DCT2000 e Do not position the DCT2000 in an enclosed space that would restrict airflow around the unit Do not position the DCT2000 near any external heat source that could raise the temperature around the unit N W m a O aa Lil l aa s W 2 m 19 Basic i Guide Navigation Tips Yellow is always the highlight color As you navigate listings using your remote the highlight appears on screen to indicate your current selection Press the w 4 gt buttons on your remote to move the highlight Press OK to make your selection Press the EXIT button on your remote to return to watching TV Remote Control Features VOD OND Direct access to On Demand OND where available Replay Replays last 15 seconds of program a ai Tam Help A mom se Learn more about a feature PAGE Scroll to the next or previous page of listings Exit Return to watching television OK Select a highlighted item or while watching a program press to display or remove the Flip Bar or Mini Guide Guide See program listings for the
60. ly enabled intended for future use applications under development and are not enabled on this unit N _ UW m x gt L O aa LU aa lt UW l 9 m 17 2 mr gt rr A J gt es r m Oo O ae x 0 A j NJ 18 Key Description 1 TO TV VCR This coaxial output connector is used to connect the DCT2000 to a TV or VCR operating on channel 3 or 4 2 CABLE IN The CABLE IN connector receives the incoming signal from your cable service provider 3 ETHERNET Not currently enabled intended for future use 4 AUDIO IN R These connectors are used to connect a set top between a peripheral audio AUDIO IN L device such as a CD player and a stereo tuner or A V receiver In the current DCT2000 release the audio from the peripheral device will pass through the DCT2000 when it is turned off 5 SPDIF The orange coaxial SPDIF connector is a digital output connection that carries Dolby Digital 5 1 audio or PCM audio It is used to connect the DCT2000 to a stereo tuner or A V receiver to provide surround sound theater style audio 6 VIDEO IN The VIDEO IN connector accepts a baseband video input from a VCR camcorder or other video device Not currently enabled VIDEO OUT The VIDEO OUT connector is used to deliver baseband video to an external device such as a VCR or TV 7 OUTLET This AC outlet may be used to plug your TV into the DCT2000 as a convenient additional outlet 8 IR This conn
61. n keep My Recordings A You can keep them as long as you want Just remember the recording space is limited so you may need to delete some recorded programs from time to time in order to make room for new ones Q How will I know when I m almost out of recording space A An on screen notice will appear advising you when recording space is low 80 full or full Note If you are recording a program and run out of recording space the recording will stop You can always see how much recording space is available from My Recordings You can also manually delete recordings or set your DVR to automatically delete recorded programs when space is needed See Managing Your Personal Video Library section in this manual Q Does the DVR automatically delete programs when the record space is full A Only if you set it up that way The DVR will automatically delete programs if you tell it to do so by setting the programs to be deleted when space is needed When the record space is full the oldest recordings that you have set to be deleted will be deleted first If you do not want the DVR to automatically delete certain recordings you can set them so that they are only deleted by you Controlling Live TV Q How long can I pause live TV A You can pause up to 90 minutes of standard programming less with HD programming Q How far back can rewind live TV A You can rewind up to two hours of standard TV programming as long as you were tune
62. n this manual Delete Priority is used to determine whether you delete the program or the program is deleted automatically when space is needed Managing Your Personal Video Library A recorded program remains in your personal video library until you decide to delete it unless you have it set to delete when space is needed Your DVR will record and store up to 90 hours of standard definition programming and up to 20 hours of High Definition programming There are several options for making the most efficient use of DVR storage space To Delete Recordings From a Recorded Program Information screen select the EJ Icon to delete the recording Select the J Icon to modify the Delete Priority which gives you additional options such as deleting the recording when space is needed DIGITA 7 03pm TV o CABLE GUIDE A fuilding Character 31 HGTV i Mon 427 at 7p i A 30min kii A one time trash incinerator thats home to an Oklahoma couple a historic home in Austin a former church thats H DELETION PRIORITY Save this Recording until 4 Confirm priority Copy Recordings to a VCR Tape After you watch a recording decide to either erase it or keep it permanently by transferring it to a VCR tape When you copy recordings to a VCR tape make sure that the recording is displayed on the TV screen for the entire time the recording is being copied If you change channels or display guide screens during the copying process your
63. ntinuously move through the icons To help you familiarize with the icons on the Quick Menu help text calls out the icon name in yellow and describes the function in white Main Menu i Guide s Main DIGITAL pe Menu gives you easy access to all the features of digital cable CABLE JIDE s Simply press MENU twice on your remote then select from the PE TV Guide Main Menu ams options available including TV Listings By Time viewing options fi 1 1 Search hen Find pr oani Cuu AA l by category Search Favorites Local Weather and more Listings By Time WR i Picture In Guide Listings By channel OnDemand i Guide provides you with an all new Picture in Guide Pay Perview J HDTV by displaying the programming you were watching while in the pape reat Digital Music guide Never miss what s happening while you search for what s a eaa on schedule recordings or get more information On Screen Program Guide DIGITAL t lpm TW The on screen guide is your source for finding out what s on CABLE GUIDE your digital cable service The guide provides 90 minutes of Biography 28 ARE a A g 7E Taf listings on each screen As you navigate throughout the guide aera D Eientiower 2004 x your current selection is highlighted in yellow and a programor P Ca 5 e wia EF J fis Bo feature description appears on screen Press GUIDE on your ic ERA I A tte iit remote to access Listings By Time Cold Case Ailes Tota
64. oggle between the two programs Note The SWAP button is the key to keeping the buffer for both programs If you change channels without using SWAP you will lose the buffer Some remotes are equipped with Instant Replay and LIVE buttons J lt O c O VW Li aa O LE gt 9 O 45 z Q re lt m O ad m CY O Ad z a 46 Your Personal Video Library Using your DVR with i Guide you can build your own personal library of programs movies sports TV shows whatever you want Follow the steps below to build and manage your personal video library Using Parental Locks With DVR You can restrict viewing of recorded programs just like any other program If you schedule a recording for a program you have Locked the program will be recorded however audio is muted and no video will appear while the program is recording A restricted notice remains on screen allowing you to enter your PIN to view the program during recording Once the program has been recorded you can access it from your list of recorded programs Just enter your PIN to view it Building Your Library Recording Programs You can set and schedule recordings three ways with i Guide one touch record interactively by program and by manually scheduling your recording One Touch Record Press RECORD on your remote any time while watching TV or while navigating through the guide For programs airing now recording begins immed
65. orward press PAUSE and then FAST FORWARD To use slow rewind press PAUSE and then REWIND p To return to regular speed press PLAY Instant Replay With Instant Replay you can go back to see the last play of the game or replay the last scene of your movie Just press PAGE on your remote to replay the last 15 seconds Press PAGE repeatedly to continue skipping back in 15 second increments Return to Live TV Anytime you pause or rewind a live program the show continues to be broadcast in real time To return to live programming press the button Your Personal Video Library Using your DVR with i Guide you can build your own personal library of programs movies sports TV shows whatever you want Follow the steps below to build and manage your personal video library Building Your Library Recording Programs You can set and schedule recordings three ways with i Guide one touch record interactively by program and by manually scheduling your recording One Touch Record Oa oe een D ae Press RECORD on your remote any time while watching Bullding Character AGT os TV or while navigating through the guide Fans aaa a a j Recording begins immediately at the point you pressed Austin Entertainment Paineen cr i RECORD Q for programs airing now You can the So 70 p F 30p baka J automatically schedule recordings for programs starting at ee tae ography to D Day a later time or date by pressing RECORD
66. ow you re incontrol lt Starz Divine Design Home to Go If you want to access more information on a program while viewing listings or watching TV press the INFO button on your remote Here you can read a longer description about the program as well as see additional details such as actor rating release year category and runtime DIGITAL Od pm aT i _ ima JUNE F pt H aj iq Tr 1b HOD fou a leaded Aew 2009 Tony hadnt been despa W ll He had dreams noi nightmares exacth bul un etting just the same He didn t dream about the ducks they we been replaced by Or Melni a mot completely dreised Or Melt And what did this self heipecting dapo da when he found himsel having Tey m H Ride With Funt Fle 48 SPIKE 70 Jpm 7 30p Avhanits Cotton Candy Machine Mine 004 Ashanti z i j het of Cancel A Remar PROGRAM INFORMATION NJ Ul Action Icons From Program Information you can perform a number of actions by using the Action Icons at the bottom of the screen such as setting a Reminder or checking other air times for a program Use the 4 gt arrow buttons to highlight each icon and a description appears below Guide Symbols To Know Action Icons Go back to the previous screen ADRA Fiii ily Ein ol H am ALI re He GEE Anean eee Pe ad by Dr Kieti a egt Watch this program Betti Amd what ded ihr eet n Rees maying racy gt 4 Ne Record Change Recording
67. own A If the terminal was just installed it takes approximately 15 30 minutes for i Guide to be downloaded to the set top If after 15 30 minutes nothing happens unplug the terminal plug it back in and wait another 15 30 minutes If the guide still does not appear contact your cable company Q I can t see the edges of the i Guide screens A Select the Adjust Screen Position option from the Setup screen Press the 4 gt buttons until the arrows on the screen are centered If image is centered and still cut off check your TV s users manual Q The guide has locked up Neither the buttons on the remote nor the buttons on the terminal itself work A Try unplugging the terminal and then plugging it back in This will reset the terminal and allow for data to be downloaded It will take some time for the information to appear If there is still a problem after the information has appeared call your cable company Q I have no video a snowy picture or cannot tune to any of the digital channels A Make sure that all of the cable connections are secure and that the TV is tuned to the correct channel 3 or 4 Also make sure you are actually controlling the cable terminal press the CABLE button on the remote Q Why won t my remote control respond when I press a button A Go through this quick checklist to determine the problem 1 Press the CABLE button on the remote to make sure it is in Cable mode Try using the remote again
68. p Recording Notice The SWAP Icon will appear on the Stop Recording Notice screen if you attempt to change the channel while a recording is in progress e Select the Icon and press OK SEL to SWAP to view another channel on the other tuner Select the Icon and press press OK SEL to stop the recording and change the channel View Programs Stored In Your Personal Video Library e From the DVR Menu select My Recordings Use the buttons on your remote to search through and highlight titles from your list of recorded programs Press OK or INFO to select the program From the information screen select A Icon to resume play from where you left off or select GB Icon to restart from the beginning ie x G ee f aTh fag To control playback while watching a recorded program use either the Video Control Buttons or the arrow buttons on your remote See the Playback Control section of this manual for more information Guide Symbols to Know Recorded Program Information Screens Go back to the previous screen x Delete the program from My Recordings a Play the recording o Change the Delete Priority A Start the recording from the beginning Place a Lock on the program to restrict viewing DVR is not a long term storage device To maximize your storage space review the contents of your library regularly and discard the recordings you no longer wish to save See Managing Your Personal Video Library i
69. pheral device will pass through the DCT2500 when it is turned off 5 SPDIF The orange coaxial SPDIF connector is a digital output connection that carries Dolby Digital 5 1 audio or PCM audio It is used to connect the DCT2500 to a stereo tuner or A V receiver to provide surround sound theater style audio 6 VIDEO IN The VIDEO IN connector accepts a baseband video input from a VCR camcorder or other video device Not currently enabled VIDEO OUT The VIDEO OUT connector is used to deliver baseband video to an external device such as a VCR or TV 7 OUTLET This AC outlet may be used to plug your TV into the DCT2500 as a convenient additional outlet 8 IR This connector enables the DCT2500 to control a VCR while recording a selected program Not all electronic program guides support this feature 9 USB Not currently enabled intended for future use 5 10 DVI D Digital Video Interface To connect High Definition monitor or High LA Definition television N U 11 AUDIO OUT R The RCA phono type connectors are used to deliver audio to a stereo receiver A AUDIO OUT L i gt 12 Y Pb Pr These connectors are used to deliver component video to an HD ready TV or O monitor Though capable of delivering standard definition video to your TV or co monitor these cables are necessary to deliver High Definition video rer 13 TV PASS CARD For future use W 14 S VIDEO This connector is used to deliver high quality standard definition video to external dev
70. programs so that the programs of your choice are recorded in case of a conflict e Select DVR from the Main Menu or Quick Menu e Choose Series Priority List e Highlight a program and use the Page buttons on your remote to modify its priorities My Recordings Future Recordings From here you can change your Series Recording Options by pressing INFO and selecting the options Icon Note If you want to record two series recordings instead of an individual recording that airs at the same time you must delete the individual recording from the Scheduled Recordings List See Cancel a Scheduled Recording section View Your List of Scheduled Recordings From the Main Menu or Quick Menu select DVR e Select Future Recordings F r tm TW JUDE 31 HGTV DIGITAL CABLE Buldi Character z Q gt re lt m O ad m A O a a 48 e See a list of all the programs you have scheduled to record e Select a title to cancel the Scheduled Recording or modify Recording Options Menu label may vary 7730p ama Trash Inceneratar i k a n T Trei 7 00p Cheers B 00p Ei BO0p eri Pec Lord of the Rings The Two Towers DIGITAL r 03pm yy Modifying Recording Options i Guide gives you flexibility to manage your personal video library You can change your Recording Options at any time as often as you like First Run Ori Siri no more thant 2 Episteches Save Recordenges unti
71. recording the recording will stop Make sure you have enough YOUR RECORDING SPACE IS LOW rhs recording space to record the entire program before you begin to avoid missing part of the program Tou only have 2055 ot your total Rac onding space lett To be sure new Recordings are completed You may want to delete tome Recordings E Continue with Recording ET Go to DVRA Recordings Recording HD programing requires a DVR connection to a HD television Frequently Asked Questions Interactive Program Guide Q What are the icons little pictures at the bottom of the screen A Quick Menu Icons are available to help you find what you re looking for faster The Quick Menu lets you quickly go to other areas of the guide such as Movies or Favorites Menus Once you have selected a program title by highlighting it and pressing OK or INFO you can use the Action Icons on the information screens to set Reminders and Parental Locks schedule Recordings BUY programs and more Q How do I tell what the icons mean A You will find descriptive text beneath the row of icons when you have an icon highlighted This information changes as you move the yellow highlight using the arrow buttons on your remote On Program Information screens the Action Icons are specific to the program For example a BUY Icon will appear only for PPV programs Playback Icons will appear only for recorded programs Q I can t see the entire program title in the
72. stings By Tiree l DWE Listings By Channel i On Bemand i Pay Per View HOT Favorites J4 Digital Music MiestagTs Select Search to narrow your program options by theme using subcategories provided Hip E DIGITAL 7 03pm OM oe 7 03pm Ty aE Tv os Search Meni i ME aino W Movies View all movies a Alae Pap Por van Al W kii T p Action ports Ww On Demand Adventure Comedy Kids HOTE Documentary Ti Drama A T Title Search J4 Favorites Horror JM Musical Other Premium Services Paeeary I SchF Listings By Time TV Listings appear in a grid format with channel numbers and network call letters down the left side and times along the top Listings are color coded to help you identify different types of programs DIGITAL 7 03pm Tv Blue Regular programs CABLE LA Purple Movies Riograpty 270 RE 7 Bp a Green Sports ue AED ien wer 2004 nn ie Allied iG SMN ari Kid s programs 8 00p N 0 _ N m Z lt x N c e UJ lt W W lt LLJ N 23 Er TE j _ t ki ography Cold Case Files Aa Amount of programming data varies by system Te Totaly NASCAR Ue Op Decorating Cents Fairy j Satie ru the if Sponge Hiat Oddparents Teenage Witch ch SquarePants ure ona Divine Design Hamme to GG SONILSIT ANY SaINODaLV gt HYYIS Navigating Listings e Make a selection from one of the i Guide menus or just press GUIDE on your remo
73. t recording such as multiple episodes of a program you can modify the recording options See Modify Recording Options section Managing Scheduling Conflicts If you try to schedule a recording that overlaps another Pe eee rie aba eh ATS eee eee ee scheduled recording time you will see a Scheduling Conflict Message Use the icons to decide which program to record DIGITAL FU ipi CABLE TY ime a peri tel erent O To keep the new recording and cancel the old one To keep the old recording and cancel the new one DIGITAL ETE a A CABLE SLIDE View Your List of Scheduled Recordings fa i TY Guide Main Menu eran OVA Recordings Step 1 From the Main Menu or Quick Menu torectedute select DVR Listings By Tiree J lt O c O VW L c O LL gt S O 55 Listings By Channel On Demand Pay Pare HOT Menu label may vary Favorites Digital Music search gal wt til ie Q m m O a m A O ad G 56 Step 2 Select Future Recordings DIGITAL Taym CABLE LA HJE OVR DVA 1 E ae i Hee e Pay ereeiipe E Vee alist OLDER Recordings k Set a Recording i Future Recordings 1 Step 3 See a list of all the programs you have scheduled to record select a title to cancel the scheduled recording or modify recording options DIGITAL fom i CABLE come Ri Ha ay Charecti T ch HG Th aanp Oketi Tras intenerator FLEA Entertarnmcne Paice
74. te Q How does the Parental Locks feature work A Parental Locks allow you to block programs from being viewed Locks are based on a program s title rating and channel See Parental Locks on page 31 of this manual Q How can I find programs I want to record A Using i Guide you can search many ways through the Main Menu Quick Menu Search Menu by programming category through the By Time or Channel Listings grid or through the Search Menu to alphabetically search by Title When you find something that sounds interesting simply press Record The DVR will automatically record that program for you Q What kind of programs can record A You can record both standard and High Definition programs which are automatically interpreted by the DVR Recording HD programs will take more storage space on your DVR However you must have HD equipment Q I have a home theater system Can I record a program in Dolby Digital 5 1 on my DVR A As long as the program is being broadcast in Dolby Digital audio the DVR will record the digital audio A Dolby Digital indicator will appear on the Flip Bar and Program Information screen for programs that provide it Q What is the picture quality of recorded programs A The DVR records programs in the same quality in which they are broadcast For example programs broadcast in HDTV format are recorded in HDTV quality if your DVR is connected to a High Definition television Broadcast quality may var
75. te to go to program listings for the current hour e Use the w buttons on your remote to navigate program titles and the 4 gt buttons to see program listings for later that day and for future days e For faster searching e Use the PAGE buttons on your remote to see the listings a page at a time e Press and hold lt gt to rapidly move ahead in e Press the DAY 4 gt buttons on your remote to advance ahead a day at a time e Highlight a program title and press OK If the program is on now you will tune to it If the program is on later you will see an information screen that provides program details and other features e Press INFO on your remote to see detailed program information for any highlighted title DIGITAL RETTES a A CABLE CHALE YL a pee iball 1i30ei1p Deiront Pastond at Critage Fils NEA Staton opener ETI A Z Title Search the listings Listings By Channel e Select Listings By Channel on the Main Menu to see listings organized by channel e Press the lt gt buttons to see listings for the next channel in sequence e Use the or the PAGE w buttons on your remote to navigate listings e Highlight your selection and press OK or INFO A Z Title Search allows you to find a specific program by entering the first few letters of the program name e Select A Z Title Search from the Search Menu and the buttons until the letters you want appear in the boxes e Advance
76. that time Recording Notices Recording Starting Notice Before a scheduled recording begins a notice will appear on screen giving A you the opportunity to confirm or cancel the scheduled recording If you Ba A AeA begin don t do anything when the recording is scheduled to start the DVR will an another channel automatically tune to the channel and begin recording Live TV The Simpsar programming that has been temporarily recorded will be erased once the scheduled recording starts Mi Recording Stopped Notice Changing the channel during a recording will stop the recording You will m see a notice confirming whether you want to stop the recording and change channels or continue recording i DT s CABLE e o aig Chari Hoty UA so View Programs Stored In Your Personal Video Lik ih Oren TAr Pace alee al Libra ry Aoi an a eal aoe r E rT Er From the DVR Menu select My Recordings Use the buttons on your remote to search through and highlight titles from your list of recorded programs Press OK to select the program From the Information Screen select Icon to resume play from where you left off or select K Icon to restart from the beginning HaT DVR is not a long term storage device To maximize Arteara tar keeleala your storage space review the contents of your library regularly and discard the recordings you no longer wish to save See Managing Your Personal Video Library in this manual
77. tic purchase through the box N Z O _ N LLJ ej m pami x N lt x a _ LL Q Lu ce LL 61 a a m Q m Z D gt N A m o Q m N O Z N 62 Q What if I missed a Pay Per View movie event that ordered A If your cable company provides impulse ordering you will not be billed for Pay Per View on channels that aren t tuned In cities that require phone ordering you need to call your cable company to cancel Pay Per View orders Check with your cable company to confirm canceling procedures DVR and Digital Services Q I currently record programs on my VCR How is a DVR different A Your DVR Cable Box takes recording technology to a new level capturing picture and sound digitally for a superior result to tape based recording and allowing greater viewing flexibility You can also press Instant Replay to review the last 15 seconds or rewind to see a scene again Yet you won t miss a moment of the program because the DVR keeps recording the current broadcast while you pause rewind or replay scenes No VCR can do that Q How do I return to live TV when I m watching recorded programming A Simply press the LIVE or button on your remote Q How do I record a Pay Per View PPV broadcast A PPV broadcasts must be recorded manually you cannot schedule automatic recording in advance Follow your cable operator s instructions for viewing PPV content then press Record on your remo
78. to the next box by pressing the gt button on your remote e Continue entering letters until the program you are looking for appears in the listings e Press OK to see your search results Highlight the program you want to watch and press OK Adult Programming use DIGITAL CABLE fee Tithe Search AGOTE amp ood hello Abpolute J fi Gree p i Ag EF Betore Dinan The Adult category accessed from the Pay Per View Menu provides access to listings for adult oriented programming Adult programming may be purchased as a single program or as a time block package depending on your cable provider s service For your convenience you may also restrict Adult titles from being viewed in the listings by setting Parental Locks See Parental Locks and Digial Pay Per View section for more information Program Information i Guide provides Instant Information while you view program listings so you see a brief overview of the program at a glance Instant Information includes program title start end time program rating a brief program description and helpful indicators that identify your settings such as Reminders EY Recordings J and Favorites J DIGITAL 7 03pm aT CABLE GUIDE Biography 28 ABE 7 8p my Drngnt D Eirenhower 200 As Supreme Allied Commender 700p Cold Cate Files Tee Totaly NASCAR U S Open Det orating Cents Fairly Sabrina the Spongebob om Oddparents Teenage Witch SquarePants N
79. tton not available on all remotes You can access the DVR Sub Menu through the DVR button on Quick Menu Record Two Programs at Once The Dual Tuner DVR allows you to set recordings for two different programs that air at the same time While recording two programs you can watch and control either program up to the point of live TV by using the SWAP button on your remote There are several ways to record two programs at once Here are two basic examples While Watching a Show e Press RECORD to record the program you are watching e Press SWAP to switch to the other tuner and find the second program you want to record e Press RECORD when you locate the second program you want to record From the Guide e Highlight a program you want to record from any listings screen e Press RECORD to set up the first recording e Highlight the second program e Press RECORD to set up the second recording Record a Series Your DVR lets you record multiple episodes of a program according to your preferences DIGITAL noom B CABLE LA Save fo Mare than 3 episodes E Save Recordings wntil dii Spacp ik npetpd tecord Senes with these options a Whey el opr eters amp Gent Recond this Serie change your view use the 4 gt on your remote to View by Date View by Channel or View by Title You may also modify the priority assigned to a series using the Series Priority List See next section Managing Scheduling Conflicts
80. turns Your Dual Tuner DVR has made recording and watching your favorite programs easier than ever Powered by i Guide now you can watch a program while recording another or record two programs at once You have your own personal video library stored on your digital set top box so you can watch them at your convenience You can even pause fast forward and rewind live TV to playback scenes you ve missed In fact your DVR is one of the first available that can actually record and play High Definition programming Control Live TV Using your DVR and your Digital Cable Remote you can control live TV Anytime you tune to a channel the DVR begins making a temporary recording of whatever you re watching So you can PAUSE if the phone rings REWIND a scene you missed and FAST FORWARD to skip what you don t want to watch Your DVR will record up to two hours of live TV The live TV recording is not a permanent recording unless you actually save it to the DVR s hard drive For live TV recordings the temporary recording buffer will be erased if any of the following occur e Turn off your DVR e Watch the same channel for longer than the temporary recording buffer period The most recent two hours of the program less for HD is kept in the temporary recording e Switch to another program on the same tuner When you change channels without using the SWAP function your DVR begins to store the new program It removes the previous program you were
81. u e Select PINs Setup Follow the on screen prompts to setup clear or change your PINs DIGITAL CABLE Al Locks Setup Parental Locks Setup fm lock thi channi Set Locks anytime in the guide or while watching television Just press p n Lock this tie j the LOCK button on your remote or use the J Icon on an information C fa Lock this rating L screen Enter your 4 digit Parental Locks PIN and Lock the channel i E contia there Locks i title or rating using the on screen prompts 1 i I DIGITAL CABLE You can also set Locks from the Setup Menu From the Main Menu select Setup then Locks Setup Use the 4 gt buttons to make your selections and then press OK to confirm each setting A locks Setup Nile Locks Select to Lock of Uptock Brett 4 Bota chine settings i Tale locks il as Hi ie WY E 1 mimayjar H te ST QE a Si RE a al ene oe Te Fate Licks m Z x N s lt UW O l _ Ld lt Q N Z A Lu N lt ZE W cc A ld i 5 gt ad rm v C D gt vr A I O rn VA mw v gt 2 Z TS Ud N View Locked Programs To view programs and channels you have Locked tune to the program or select it from the listings Enter your PIN when prompted DIGITAL 03pm TV CABLE GUIDE sed rely tab 164 HBO ENTER LOCKS PIN Please enter your 4 digit Locks PIN TOARE UES I i 2 oe E a ie EA m i a PPE era La p ed
82. ursor around the program guide and menu screens 3 MENU Displays the Main Menu 4 POWER Turns the device on or off 5 INFO Displays the current channel and program information 6 A B Use to manually enable the RF bypass function You must have a cable ready TV for this function to operate Optional Feature 7 SELECT Selects menu options Pay Per View events or programs from the program guide 8 GUIDE Displays the program guide 9 CHANNEL Changes the channels by moving up or down CHANNEL 10 SMART CARD SLOT Not currently enabled intended for future use There are also inputs for a Universal Serial Bus USB audio video jacks and a Smart Card slot These inputs are for future applications under development and are not enabled on this unit The DCT2500 Back Panel The rear panel of the DCT2500 consists of three types of interfaces audio video and data The table following this drawing describes each connection and its use Key Description 1 TO TV VCR This coaxial output connector is used to connect the DCT6208 to a TV or VCR operating on channel 3 or 4 2 CABLE IN The CABLE IN connector receives the incoming signal from your cable service provider 3 ETHERNET Not currently enabled intended for future use 4 AUDIO IN R These connectors are used to connect a set top between a peripheral audio AUDIO INL device such as a CD player and a stereo tuner or A V receiver In the current DCT2500 release the audio from the peri
83. used to deliver component video to an HD ready TV or monitor For future use This connector is used to deliver high quality standard definition video to external devices that accept S Video inputs such as a high end VCR or TV The OPTICAL SPDIF connector is an optical digital output connection that carries Dolby Digital 5 1 audio or PCM audio It is used to connect the DCT6412 to a stereo tuner or A V receiver to provide surround sound theater style audio Firewall Digital Interface To connect High Definition monitor or High Definition television For the female end of the supplied power cord Important Safety Instructions Please refer to the Motorola DCT6412 User Guide for complete safety and operating instructions The Motorola DCT6412 has been designed to operate reliably in a well ventilated household environment Slots and openings in the unit cabinet are provided for ventilation These openings should never be blocked As such do not place the product on a bed sofa rug or similar surface Position the DCT6412 with at least 2 inches of space above and on all sides Do not block the slots and openings in the DCT6412 Do not place anything on top of the DCT6412 Do not position the DCT6412 in an enclosed space that would restrict airflow around the unit Do not position the DCT6412 near any external heat source that could raise the temperature around the unit N q Kej j U m gt L O aa LLJ l aa
84. while in the B Totally nascAR Highlights listings Recording will start at the program s scheduled start 3 Teenage Witch Scuarerant time n an 7 a a 7 i Charac fe 4 Homir ta Gao ill Some remotes are equipped with Instant Replay and LIVE buttons Using Parental Locks With DVR You can restrict viewing of recorded programs just like any other program If you schedule a recording for a program you have LOCKED the program will be recorded however audio is muted and no video will appear while the program is recording A restricted notice will remain on screen allowing you to enter your PIN to view the program during recording Once the program has been recorded you can access it from your list of recorded programs Just enter your PIN to view it Record Interactively From Program Information From the listings highlight a program scheduled for a later time Press the INFO button and you will see an information screen Highlight the J Icon and press OK to start a recording for the time the program is scheduled to start Note For more information on Action Icons see the Action Icons section in this manual DIGITAL CABLE Manually Schedule a Recording e From the Main Menu or Quick Menu select DVR e Select Set a Recording e Enter the start and end time for the recording enter the day to record and select KJ Icon to confirm e Select the channel you want to record and you re set to go To schedule a repea
85. y Q Can I record Digital Music channels A Yes You can record and playback Digital Music However the playback controls Pause FF and REW are not functional for recorded digital music Q Can I record Pay Per View programs A You may record Pay Per View programs with one touch recording for current programs Q How many other home entertainment components can be connected to my Cable Box A Three your television cable box refer to your Motorola User Guide and one other component VCR DVD player or audio Q Do I have to connect my DVR to a telephone or other data source A The DVR gets all the information it needs from your cable signal so that s the only connection required In some cable systems a phone connection may be necessary Check with your local cable company to confirm Q Can I adjust the quality of the video recording to conserve hard disk space A No the DVR records at a pre set level to ensure consistent results Q Can my cable operator or another company track what record with my DVR A No What you choose to record with the DVR is confidential DVR and Digital Services Dual Tuner Q How many hours of programming can store on my DVR What is the hard drive capacity A The recording capacity depends on the video format that is being recorded Your Dual Tuner DVR can record up to 90 hours of standard definition programming or up to 20 hours of high definition programming The hard drive Capacity is

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