CentraCom DCT 6412 User manual

Digital Cable Box
USER MANUAL
DCT 6412 HD DVR
Wiring Instructions
Additional Information

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS
THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
CAUTION:
Graphical Symbols and supplemental warning marking locations on bottom of terminal.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

1Read instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the digital cable box is operated.
2Retain instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3Heed warnings
All warnings on the digital cable box and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4Follow instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or ae rosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended as they may cause hazard.
7Water and moisture
Do not use this equipment near water; for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry- tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
8Accessories
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall
causing serious injury and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. Any mounting of
the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
9Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of
the equipment and to protect it from overheating. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. Equipment should never be placed near
or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built- in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided.
10 Power sources
This product should be operated only from the type of power sources indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your local power
company. For equipment intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
11 Ground or polarization
This equipment may be equipped with a polarized alternating - current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will t into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail tot, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12 Alternate warnings
This equipment may be equipped with a 3 - wire grounding - type plug , a plug having a third
(grounding) pin. This pin will only t into a grounding - type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding - type plug.
13 Power cord protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
14 Outdoor Cable Grounding
Ensure the cable system is grounded as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges.
15 Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system.
This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges.
16 Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of re or electrical
shock.
17 Object and liquid entry
Never push objects of any kind into this equipment through openings, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short -out parts that could result in a re or electrical shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
18 Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards, return to Seaside Communications for replacement.
19 Safety check
Upon completion of any service to this digital cable box, ask the Seaside service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operational condition.
20 Heat
This digital cable box should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including ampliers) that produce heat.

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applications of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in
the sale of a product.

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CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................................................3
Operation .................................................................................................6
Turning Power On and Off...............................................................6
Changing Channels..........................................................................6
Adjusting the Volume.......................................................................6
Interactive Program Guide............................................................... 6
Digital Video Recorder (DVR).................................................................7
Optimizing Your DCT6400 For High Definition TV...............................8
On-Screen Graphics .............................................................................12
Connecting Your DCT6400...................................................................13
Video Connection Options ............................................................14
Important Safety Considerations ..................................................15
Connecting Your DCT6400 to aN HDTV – Video Only.......................16
Connecting HDTV – Video Only ....................................................17
Connecting Your DCT6400 to a HDTV – Audio Only .........................18
Connecting HDTV – Audio Only....................................................19
Connecting Your DCT6400 to an A/V Receiver – Audio Only...........20
Connecting an A/V Receiver – Audio Only ..................................21
Connecting Your DCT6400 to a Stereo TV ........................................22
Connecting a Stereo TV .................................................................23
Connecting Your DCT6400 to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR ............24
Connecting a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR.....................................25
Connecting Your DCT6400 to an A/V Receiver, TV, and VCR .........26
Connecting an A/V Receiver, TV, and VCR.................................. 27

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Recording Your Connections ..............................................................28
Data Devices..........................................................................................29
Troubleshooting....................................................................................30

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on receiving a Motorola DCT6400 Series Phase III High
Definition Advanced DVR Cable Box. Motorola has merged the features
of digital cable – the seemingly endless programming options, interactive
program guide, Seaside video on demand (VOD), and commercial free,
diital 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 provides up to twice the color resolution and up to six times the
sharpness of standard definition TV.
The DCT6400 enables a high quality connection to consumer audio and
video devices through the HDMI and Component interfaces. It contains a
hard drive for hours of DVR functionality, including recording high
definition (HD) programs and watch and record functionality.
This User Guide introduces the basic features, outlines important
safeguards, and provides options for integrating your DCT6400 into your
entertainment system. Please take a few moments to read through this
User Guide. The configuration diagrams, on-screen menu description,
and troubleshooting section will help you make the most of your home
entertainment experience.
In this guide, “DCT6400” refers to all DCT6400 Series Phase III cable
terminals, including the DCT6412 and DCT6416. They function
identically, but have different size hard drives.
For example:
Estimated Recording Hours For
Model Drive
Size Analog
Channels Standard Digital Channels HDTV Channels
DCT6412 120 GB 24 to 32 38 to 73 10 to 15
DCT6416 160 GB 35 to 43 55 to 100 14 to 21
All times are approximate. The actual hours you can record depends on
multiple factors.

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RF OUT
FRONT PANEL
AUDIO IN (L/R)*
POWER switch
INFO switch
MENU switch
AUDIO OUT (R/L)
Audio outputto stereo receiver
Audio input from
CDplayer or tuner
Turnsuniton or off
Displayscurrentchannel and programinformation
Displaysmenu
VIDEO IN*
Video inputfromVCR,
camcorder,or other device
USB 2.0
Connector
CABLE IN RF OUT
Inputfromcable provider Output to TV
IR
Enablesyou to control VCR
while recording selected program
(Notsupported byall programguides)
INFO
MENU
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MSG S.
ON
USB 2 0 VDEO IN L AUD O INR
CURSOR
Movescursor around guide
and menu screens
POWER indicator
Lightswhen
unit ison
Message Indicator
Lightswhen message iswaiting
AUDIO IN (R/L)*
OPTICAL SPDIF
Audio input fromCD player or tuner
Dual uner DVR / HDTV Capable
ProvidesDolby Digital 5.1 audio or PCM audio
®
S-VIDEO
Outputto
TV or VCR
CABLE
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SWITCHED
105-125V
60Hz
4A MAX
500W MAX
HDMI
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OUT
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IN
SPDIF
BACK PANEL
HDMI
HDTV output
ProvidesDolby Digital 5.1 audio or PCMaudio
®
SPDIF (coaxial)
VIDEO IN*
VIDEO OUT
Video inputfromVCR, camcorder,or other device
Video outputto TV,VCR,or other device
AC Switched Outlet
ProvidesACpower to TV,
VCR, or other device
Component Video
HDTV video
output
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GUIDE
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DCT6400 III
RECORD Indicator
SELECT switch
OPTION switch
GUIDE switch
Lightswhen DVRisrecording
Selects menu options
Reserved
Displaysprogramguide
SMART CARD*CHANNEL
SupportsSmartCard
functionality
Scrollsup or down
through the channels
Display
Displayschannel
number and time ofday
REMOTE indicator
Lightswhen remote
control is in use
*Your DCT6400 may not support all of the inputs and outputs shown.

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OPERATION
Turning Power On and Off
Press POWERon the front panel to turn the DCT6400 on or off. When
using the remote control, be sure it is in cable mode by pressing CABLE
before pressing POWER.
Changing Channels
You can change channels in two ways:
•Press CHANNELor on the DCT6400 front panel, or
press CHANNEL or on the remote control to step through the
channel selection.
•Enter the number of the channel you wish to view using the number
keys on the remote control.
Adjusting the Volume
Press VOLUME or on the remote control to adjust the volume. When
you adjust the volume, the volume scale is displayed on the screen.
Press MUTE on the remote control to turn the sound off and on again.
For best audio quality, use the remote control to set the DCT6400 to
approximately ¾ of the maximum volume level and then adjust the audio
levels on external devices such as your TV or A/V Receiver.
Interactive Program Guide
The interactive program guide (IPG) displays information about TV
programs and enables you to access features such as Parental Control
or Pay-Per-View. IPGs can vary with each cable service provider. Refer
to your IPG manual for detailed instructions.

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DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER (DVR)
The DCT6400 contains a hard drive for the digital video recorder (DVR)
to record standard- and high-definition TV (HDTV) programs.
A standard VCR records and plays analog video. DVR records and plays
digital video. Unlike an analog tape, the hard drive allows simultaneous
recording and playback.
A DVR offers the ability to control your viewing experience by pausing
(time shifting) live TV and providing trick playback modes (pause, fast
forward, slow forward, fast rewind, slow rewind). You may experience a
slight delay between time shifted and live TV.
With the DCT6400, you can:
Record Programming
Record hours of TV programming. The total hours of recorded content
depends on your hard drive capacity and content type (digital, analog, or
HD) that you record.
Maintain a Personal Program Library
Maintain a personal library of recorded programming, accessed using the
interactive program guide (IPG).
Control Live TV
Pause, rewind, or fast-forward live TV.
Simultaneously Watch Two Programs
Watch two programs and easily switch between them using the SWAP
key on your remote control. (Dependent upon program guide support.)
Simultaneous Watch and Record
Record one program in the background while viewing another live
broadcast at the same time.
Simultaneously Record Two Shows
Record two programs from two different channels at the same time.
Simultaneously Record Two Shows and Watch a Recorded Program
Watch a recorded program while recording up to two other programs at
the same time. You can also easily switch viewing the pre-recorded
program and either of the programs you’re recording.

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OPTIMIZING YOUR DCT6400 FOR HIGH DEFINITION TV
The DCT6400 outputs HD video through its Y Pb Pr (component), HDMI
connectors. This section describes how to optimize standard and HD
video based on your HDTV and personal preferences.
For a TV with an HDMI connection, be sure the TV is on and connected
to the DCT6400 HDMI OUT connector before adjusting the settings.
Motorola recommends using HDMI cables less than 20 meters long.
You can configure the TV type, HDMI and/or Y Pb Pr video output, and
closed captioning.
To optimize the output settings:
1Be sure your DCT6400 is plugged into a power outlet and
connected to your TV.
2Power off the DCT6400 and then immediately press the MENU key
on the front panel. If your TV is on, the on-screen menu lists the
settings you can configure:
USER SETTINGS
> TV TYPE 16:9
HDMI
/
Y
p
bPr OUTPUT 1080I
4:3 OVERRIDE 480I
CLOSED CAPTION DISABLED
SERVICE SELECTION
ANALOG CC1
DIGITAL PRIMARY LANGUAGE
FONT SIZE AUTO
FONT COLOR AUTO
FONT OPACITY AUTO
FONT EDGE TYPE AUTO
FONT EDGE COLOR AUTO
BACKGROUND COLOR AUTO
BACKGROUND OPACITY AUTO
SETTINGS AUTO
RESTORE ALL DEFAULTS

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Use your remote control or the cursor keys on the front panel to navigate
the on-screen display:
•Press the ▲and ▼keys to highlight the setting you wish to
change.
•Press the ►key to select an option.
•To exit the setting and move to another setting, use the ▲and ▼
keys.
If the User Settings menu does not display on the HDTV screen, the TV
may not support the default video output setting. Use the front panel LED
to adjust the settings as described in “There is no video on the TV
screen” in “Troubleshooting.”
For a TV with an HDMI connection, be sure the TV is on and connected
to the DCT6400 HDMI OUT connector before adjusting the settings.
The User Settings menu options are:
Setting Description
TV Type Sets the aspect ratio. The front panel display indicates the
type you select. Defaults to 16:9. Options are 16:9 for wide
screen TVs or 4:3 LETTERBOX or 4:3 PAN/SCAN for
standard TVs:
•4:3 LETTERBOX fits widescreen programming on the
screen by placing black bars at the top and bottom.
•4:3 PAN/SCAN fills the screen by cropping the left and
right edges of widescreen programming.
HDMI/YPbPr
Output Sets the video display format for the HDMI or component
video outputs. The front panel display indicates the format
you select. Defaults to 1080i. Options are 1080i, 720p, 480p,
or 480i. For HDMI only, additional options you can use to
display video on a computer monitor are PC1-VGA
(640x480) and PC2-XVGA (800x600).
Some TVs only support certain display formats. Check your
TV user manual for more information.
If you are not using the HDMI connection, the HDMI/YPbPr
OUTPUT setting displays as YPbPr OUTPUT.

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Setting Description
4:3 Override Sets the display format for 4:3 standard-definition
programming. If the YPbPr Output is set to 1080i, 720p, or
480p, this setting defaults to 480i. If the YPbPr Output is set
to 480i, this setting defaults to OFF and cannot be changed.
Options are:
•OFFdisplays non-high-definition programs having a 4:3
aspect ratio in wide screen format. On an HDTV, black
bars display on the left and right of the picture. Selecting
OFF for a 4:3 TV may result in a small picture with black
bars around it.
•480idisplays non-high-definition programs in their
original 480i format. Some TVs cannot display 480i
format on their component video inputs (YPbPr). Check
the TV user manual for more information.
•480pconverts non-high-definition TV programs to a
higher-quality 480p format. Some TVs cannot display
480p format on their component video inputs (YPbPr).
Check the TV user manual for more information.
•Stretchautomatically stretches all standard definition
programming to fill your widescreen display. Stretch can
only be selected if you have TV Type set to 16:9.
Closed Caption Turns closed captions off or on. The front panel display
indicates the status of the closed captions. Defaults to
DISABLED. Options are ENABLED or DISABLED.
Closed Caption Turns closed captions off or on. The LED panel displays the
status of the closed captions. Defaults to DISABLED.
Options are ENABLED or DISABLED.
Service
Selection Sets the service used for closed captions:
•Analog: CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, T1, T2, T3, or T4. The
default is CC1.
•Digital: PRIMARY LANGUAGE, SECONDARY
LANGUAGE, 3, 4, 5, or 6. The default is PRIMARY
LANGUAGE.
Font Size Sets the font size for closed captions. Defaults to AUTO.
Options are AUTO, STANDARD, LARGE, or SMALL.
Font Style Sets the font style. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO,
MONO SERIF, PROPORTION SERIF, MONO NO SERIF,
PROPORTION NO SERIF, CASUAL, CURSIVE, or SMALL.

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Setting Description
Font Color Sets the font color. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO,
WHITE, BLACK, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW,
MAGENTA, or CYAN.
FontOpacity Sets the opacity. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO,
TRANSPARENT, TRANSLUCENT, SOLID, or FLASHING.
FontEdge Type Sets the edge appearance — AUTO, NONE, RAISED,
DEPRESSED, UNIFORM, LEFT SHADOWED, or RIGHT
SHADOWED. The default is AUTO.
Font Edge Color Sets the edge color — AUTO, WHITE, BLACK, RED,
GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, or CYAN. The default
is AUTO.
Background
Color Sets the background color for closed captions. Defaults to
AUTO. Options are AUTO, WHITE, BLACK, RED, GREEN,
BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, or CYAN.
Background
Opacity Sets the background opacity for closed captions. Defaults to
AUTO. Options are AUTO, TRANSPARENT,
TRANSLUCENT, SOLID, or FLASHING.
Settings Sets the default settings for closed captions (AUTO) or the
settings you have configured (USER). Defaults to AUTO.
Options are AUTO or USER.
Restore All
Defaults To reset all User Settings to their defaults, select this option
and press the ►key.
For HDMI only, when you first connect a TV to the DCT6400
using the HDMI connection, the TV and the DCT6400
exchange information to automatically determine the best
possible TV TYPE and HDMI/YPbPr OUTPUT settings. You
can change these settings at any time:
•To cause the HDMI TV and DCT6400 to re-exchange
information to restore the automatic settings, select
Restore All Defaults with the HDMI connection in place
and the TV powered on.
•If you connect another HDMI TV to the DCT6400, select
Restore All Defaults. This causes the TV and DCT6400
to exchange information, enabling settings suited to your
new TV.
To exit the menu and save your settings, press the POWERor MENU key.

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ON-SCREEN GRAPHICS
The DCT6400 can generate on-screen graphics that overlay the video
programming or fill the entire television screen. Common examples
include on-screen menus (such as the User Setting menu), closed
captions, and interactive program guides. The DCT6400 overlays these
graphics whenever you display a menu, enable closed captions, or scroll
through a program grid.
On-screen graphics are available for all DCT6400 video outputs.

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CONNECTING YOUR DCT6400
This section describes connecting the DCT6400 to your home
entertainment system.
Instructions and diagrams are included for connections to:
•High definition television (HDTV)
•A/V Receiver – Audio
•Stereo TV
•Stereo TV and Stereo VCR
•A/V Receiver, TV, and VCR
Before you move or change components on your entertainment system,
review the following:
•For basic cable connections, use 75-ohm coaxial cables equipped
with F-type connectors.
•Disconnect power from the cable terminal before connecting or
changing cable connections.
For information on connecting for HDTV, see “Video Options” on the next
page.
CAUTION!
Do not place anything on top of the cable terminal,especially other home
entertainment components. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation to
prevent overheating.

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Video Connection Options
The DCT6400 offers the following video outputs:
HDTV Component Video, HDMI
Standard Composite Video, S-Video, or RF coaxial.
To determine the available inputs on your TV, check the manual supplied
with the TV or the TV itself.
Use the following guidelines to determine the best video connection for
your home entertainment system:
Component video (Y Pb Pr) – HDTV and standard
The Y Pb Pr connectors on your DCT6400 provide component
video, which is the most widely supported HDTV connection.
HDMI – HDTV and standard
HDMI offers higher video quality than component video. If your TV
has an HDMI input, use the HDMI connection on your DCT6400.
Motorola recommends using HDMI cables less than 20 meters long.
HDMI is compatible with DVI. If your TV has a DVI input, you can
use an HDMI-to-DVI converter cable to connect to the DCT6400
HDMI connector. Seperate audio cable(s) are required when using
HDMI to DVI.
S-Video – standard only
If your TV has an S-Video input, use S-Video. S-Video is the
highest quality standard-definition video output on the DCT6400.
Composite video – standard only
If your TV does not have an S-Video input, use the composite
video (VIDEO) output.
RF coaxial – standard only
If your TV only has a coaxial RF input, connect it to the DCT6400
RF OUT connector.

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Important Safety Considerations
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Follow these important safety guidelines when positioning and
connecting your cable terminal:
•Position the DCT6400 with at least 2 inches of space above and on
all sides
•Do not block the slots and openings
•Do not place anything on top of the DCT6400
•Do not position the DCT6400 in an enclosed space that would
restrict airflow around the unit
•Do not position the DCT6400 near any external heat source that
could raise the temperature around the unit. Do not place the
terminal on top of another heat-producing electronic device.
•Allow for adequate ventilation around the DCT6400 to maintain
normal operating temperature. Do not place it in a sealed enclosure
without providing for adequate airflow.
•Do not plug the AC power cord into a switched power outlet.