Motorola DCH200 User manual

USER GUIDE
DCH200
Standard-Definition All-Digital
Cable Receiver

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Read these instructions.
•Keep these instructions.
•Heed all warnings.
•Follow all instructions.
•Do not use this apparatus near water.
•The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
•Clean only with dry cloth.
•Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturers instructions.
•Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
•Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
•Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Be sure to follow these requirements during transportation and
installation.
The plug is the mains disconnect device. It shall remain readily
accessible and operable.
During Transportation to the Subscriber Home
Transport the cable terminal in its shipping box or an equally padded
container.
Do not expose the terminal to rain or moisture.

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During Installation
Do not place the cable terminal in an enclosed area where the
cooling vents are blocked or impede the flow of air through the
ventilation openings.
Install the terminal so that its position does not interfere with its
proper ventilation. For example, do not place the terminal on a bed,
sofa, rug, or similar surface that could block the ventilation
openings.
Install the terminal away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers and stoves. Installation of the terminal near consumer
electronics devices, such as stereo receiver/amplifiers and
televisions, is permitted as long as the air surrounding the terminal
does not exceed 40 ºC (104 ºF).
Place the terminal on a flat surface not prone to vibration or impact.
Do not install the terminal in an area where condensation occurs.
To prevent the temporary loss of guide data and cause a
temporarily non-responding terminal, do not plug the AC power
cord into a switched power outlet.
FCC COMPLIANCE
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Motorola Inc., Connected Home Solutions, 101 Tournament Drive,
Horsham, PA 19044, 1-215-323-1000, declares that the DCH200
receiver complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a
Class B digital device.
Canada Industry Canada (IC)
This Class B digital device complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-
003 du Canada.
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BY RECYCLING
When you see this symbol on a Motorola product, do not
dispose of the product with residential or commercial
waste.
Recycling your Motorola Equipment
Please do not dispose of this product with your residential
or commercial waste. Some countries or regions, such as
the European Union, have set up systems to collect and
recycle electrical and electronic waste items. Contact your
local authorities for information about practices
established for your region. If collection systems are not
available, call Motorola Customer Service for assistance.

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CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
1 Introduction...................................................................................................1
Front Panel ................................................................................................2
Rear Panel.................................................................................................3
2 Operation .......................................................................................................4
Turning Power On and Off.......................................................................4
Changing Channels..................................................................................4
Adjusting the Volume...............................................................................4
Interactive Program Guide .....................................................................4
M-Card™ ...................................................................................................5
3 Connecting Your DCH receiver...................................................................6
Connecting Your DCH Receiver to an A/V Receiver (Audio Only) ....7
Video Connection Options ......................................................................9
Connecting Your DCH Receiver to a Standard-Definition Stereo
TV.........................................................................................................10
Connecting Your DCH Receiver to a Stereo SDTV and Stereo VCR
.............................................................................................................12
Connecting Your DCH Receiver to an A/V Receiver, Stereo SDTV,
and Stereo VCR .................................................................................13
4 Recording Your Connections ......................................................................15
5 Data Features................................................................................................16
6 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................17

1 INTRODUCTION
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1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on receiving a Motorola DCH200
Standard-Definition Cable Receiver. This User Guide
introduces you to the product’s basic features, outlines
important safeguards, and provides several options for
integrating this component into your current entertainment
system. Please take a few moments to read through this
User Guide as the configuration diagrams, on-screen menu
description, and troubleshooting section will help you
make the most of your home entertainment experience.
To determine which features of digital cable are provided in
your service area, please check with your local cable
operator. They will be happy to provide instructions for
these optional services.

1 INTRODUCTION
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Front Panel
1 Power Indicator — Lit when the unit is powered ON, unlit when unit is
OFF
2 Message Indicator* — Lit when a new message is waiting to be read,
unlit otherwise

1 INTRODUCTION
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Rear Panel
1 RF In — Connects to cable signal from your service provider
2 RF Out — Ch 3/4 modulated audio/video (SDTV) to TV or VCR
3, 5 Digital Audio (S/PDIF) — Provides Dolby®Digital 5.1 audio or PCM output
4 S-Video — Connects to S-Video (SDTV) input of TV or VCR
6, 7 Video/Audio Out — Composite video (SDTV)/audio outputs
8 USB* 1.1 — High-speed peripheral device connection
9 Serial — Service only
10 External IR connector
11 Power supply connector
12 M-Card — Inserted M-Card
*The availability of certain features is dependent upon
application support.

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2 OPERATION
Turning Power On and Off
Press POWER on the remote control to turn the DCH
receiver on or off (standby). When using the remote
control, be sure it is in cable mode by pressing CABLE
before pressing POWER.
Changing Channels
You can change channels in three ways:
•Press channel + or – on the remote control to step
through the channel selection.
•Enter the number of the channel you wish to view
using the number keys on the remote control.
•Select the channel in the interactive program guide.
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 toggle the sound on and off.
For best audio quality, use the remote control to set the
DCH receiver to approximately three quarters 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 displays information about
TV programs and enables you to access features such as
Parental Control or Pay-Per-View. Interactive program
guides can vary with each cable service provider. Refer to

2 OPERATION
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the interactive program guide instruction manual for
detailed instructions.
M-Card™
The M-Card is required to view cable television programs,
previously recorded programs on the DVR, or interactive
on-demand programs. The M-Card should not be removed.

3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER
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3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER
Instructions and diagrams are included for the following
connections:
•A/V receiver (audio only)
•Stereo standard-definition TV (SDTV) (audio and video)
•Stereo SDTV and stereo VCR (audio and video)
•A/V receiver, SDTV, and VCR (audio and video)
Before you move or change components on your
entertainment system, review the following:
•For basic cable connections, use 75-ohm coaxial cables
equipped with F-type connectors.
•Disconnect power from your equipment before
connecting or changing cable connections.
CAUTION!
Do not place anything on top of your DCH receiver, especially other
home entertainment components. Be sure to provide adequate
ventilation to prevent overheating.

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Connecting Your DCH Receiver to an A/V Receiver
(Audio Only)
There are three options available for audio connections to
your A/V receiver:
•Digital audio (OPTICAL S/PDIF) — optical and coaxial
•Digital audio (COAXIAL S/PDIF) — optical and coaxial
•Stereo audio (AUDIO L and R)
If your A/V receiver supports it, the optical S/PDIF or
coaxial S/PDIF audio outputs offer a higher level of audio
quality, including support for Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, than
the stereo audio outputs (AUDIO L and R).

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Note: Only one audio connection is necessary.

3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER
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Video Connection Options
The DCH receiver offers several different video connection
options. Composite video, S-Video, and RF coaxial
connections allow you to view standard-definition TV
programming. To determine whether your TV features RF
coaxial, S-Video or composite video, check the manual
supplied with your TV.
Use the guidelines below to determine the best video
connection for your home entertainment system.
•Use S-Video connections if your TV has an S-Video
input.
•If S-Video is not available, use the composite video
connection.
•If your TV has neither S-Video nor composite video
inputs, use the RF Output connection and set your TV
to channel 3 or 4.

3 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER
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Connecting Your DCH Receiver to a Standard-Definition Stereo TV
DCH200
RF IN
RF OUT
S VIDEO-VIDEO
AUDIO
USB SERIAL
EXT IR
POWER
R
L
DIGITAL
AUDIO
M CARD DEVICE ONLY-™
CABLE/
ANTENNA IN
INPUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO LEFT
AUDIO RIGHT
Standard-Definition
stereoTV
either / or
L/R audio
connection
S-video
connection
Video
connection
(composite)
Cable in
Note: If your equipment supports it:
•The digital audio optical (optical S/PDIF) or digital audio
coaxial (S/PDIF) audio outputs may be used in place of
the stereo audio outputs (AUDIO L and R). In most
cases these outputs offer a higher level of audio
quality, including support for Dolby Digital 5.1 audio,
than stereo audio.