Motorola DCT6412 DUAL-TUNER DVR AND HD SET-TOP - MICROSOFT... User manual

Getting Started
Version 1.6
This reference guide describes
how to use Passport Echo™ to
control playback of TV shows,
save TV shows, watch pre-saved
shows, and manage a library
of saved shows.
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Passport Echo™1.6 —Echo1.6GettingStarted1.1
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This product is protected under US Patent 6,400,379, #D481,736 & D476,015.
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Watching Live TV
With Passport Echo™, TV shows can not only be watched, but can also be controlled using
your remote control.
Whatyoucando: Howtodoit:
Pauseashow Press
Resumeplayback
frompause Press OR
Rewind a show
Press once (slow speed)
Press twice (medium speed)
Press three times (rapid speed)
Skipbackward Press , then press
Fastforward Press once (slow speed)
Press twice (medium speed)
Press three times (rapid speed)
Skipforward Press , then press
Advanceoneframe Press , then press
Watchvideoinslow
motion Press twice quickly (within 1/2 second)
Resumeplaybackfrom
rewind,fastforward,or
slowmotion
Press
Seeaninstantreplay Press
Returnto"live"TV Press

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Finding TV Shows
Finding TV shows is easy with the Program Guide. Browse for shows sorted by Time or Theme,
or Search for shows by entering a title or keyword.
Browse the channel line-up
Press while watching a TV show to access the Program Guide.
Whatyoucando: Howtodoit:
Browseforshows
bytime/channel On entry, the channel line-up is sorted by time/channel
Press or to browse the line-up by time, and or
to browse the line-up by channel
Highlight a show and press to view options or to record
Browseforshows
bytheme While the Program Guide is displayed, press to sort shows
by theme
Press or to highlight a desired theme, then press
to browse a list of related shows.
Highlight a show and press to view options or to record
Search for shows by Title or Keyword
Go to the Program Guide by pressing and press to access
Search; highlight and select ‘Titles’ to search for titles, or ‘Keywords’
to search for keywords
Whatyoucando: Howtodoit:
Searchforshows
byTitle Enter a title using the on-screen keyboard; use the arrow keys to
highlight each letter and to enter (As letters are entered,
the guide data is scanned for letters that may be entered next.
Irrelevant letters are skipped as the keyboard is navigated)
Move the highlight to the Search Results List by pressing ,
then scroll up or down to highlight a show or Series Header
(shows belonging to series’ are grouped under Series Headers)
Highlight a Series Header and press to view individual
episodes, or to create a Series Recording
Highlight an individual show and press to view options or
to record
Searchforshows
byKeyword Enter a keyword (i.e. actor, director, or subject) using the on-
screen keyboard; use the arrow keys to highlight each letter and
to enter
Move the highlight to the Search Results List by pressing , then
scroll up or down to highlight a show or Keyword Header (related
shows are grouped under Keyword Headers)
Highlight a Keyword Header and press to view related
shows, or to create a Keyword Series Recording (future guide
data will be continuously searched for matching shows to record)
Highlight an individual show and press to view options or
to record

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Saving TV Shows
Shows can be saved using the Program Guide, by setting up a manual recording, or by pressing
the RECORD key while watching a TV show.
Scheduling Recordings while viewing the Program
Guide
Go to the Program Guide by pressing
Whatyoucando: Howtodoit:
Scheduleasingle
instancerecording Highlight a show and press , then select
“Record this show” from the dialog box
ScheduleaSeries
Recording Highlight a show and press , then select
“Record entire series" from the dialog box;
customize your Series Recording settings using
the recording options provided, then press
Saving the show you are watching
Press while watching a TV show to access the Recording
dialog box.
Whatyoucando: Howtodoit:
Recordthecurrent
TVshow Select "Record this show" from the dialog box
Creating a manual recording
While watching TV, go to the Manual Record dialog box by
pressing , then selecting "Create a manual recording …"
from the dialog box.
OR
While viewing the Saved Shows or Scheduled Recording
Displays, press .
Whatyoucando: Howtodoit:
Scheduleasingleor
recurringrecording Highlight each column and enter your recording
settings, then press

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Viewing Saved Shows
Shows that have been saved can be accessed at any time from the
Saved Shows Display.
To view a saved show, access the Saved Shows Display
by pressing .
Whatyoucando: Howtodoit:
Findasavedshow Press OR to highlight a show
Play thehighlighted
show Press
OR
Press , then select “Play”, "Play from
Beginning" or "Resume Playback" from the
dialog box
Whatyoucando: Howtodoit:
Pauseashow Press
Resumeplayback
frompause Press OR
Rewind a show
Press once (slow speed)
Press twice (medium speed)
Press three times (rapid speed)
Skipbackward Press , then press
Fastforward Press once (slow speed)
Press twice (medium speed)
Press three times (rapid speed)
Skipforward Press , then press
Advanceoneframe Press , then press
Watchvideoinslow
motion Press twice quickly (within 1/2 second)
Resumeplayback
fromrewindor fast
forward
Press
Seeaninstant
replay Press
Returnto"live"TV Press
OR
Press , then press (Stop and erase) or
(Stop and save) from the dialog box
Eraseashow Press , then press (Stop and erase) from
the dialog box

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Managing Saved Shows
Saved shows can be automatically erased as space is needed for new recordings, or they can
be saved until you erase them manually. Use the Saved Shows Display to manage your library
of saved shows.
Go to the Saved Shows Display by pressing .
Whatyoucando: Howtodoit:
Findasavedshow Press OR to highlight a show
Eraseashow Highlight a show and press ; Select
“Erase” from the dialog box
Allowa show
tobeerased
automatically
Highlight a show and press ; Select “Save
until space is needed” from the dialog box
Saveashowuntil
manuallyerased Highlight a show and press ; Select “Save
untilmanually erased” from the dialog box
Keepashowlonger Highlight a show and press ; Select "Keep
Longer …" from the dialog box to go to the
Prioritization Display (see the following section)
Whatyoucando: Howtodoit:
Keepashowlonger/
Eraseashowsooner Press OR to increase or decrease
the life span of the highlighted show; Press
(Note: shows that are positioned higher
on the list will be erased later)

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Managing Your Upcoming Recordings
Your Scheduled Recordings list lets you see what upcoming shows are scheduled to be
recorded, and also lets you cancel upcoming recordings.
Go to the Scheduled Recordings list by pressing , then
pressing .
Whatyoucando: Howtodoit:
Findanupcoming
scheduledrecording Press OR to highlight a
scheduled recording
Cancelanupcoming
scheduledrecording Highlight a scheduled recording and press
; Select "Cancel Recording" from the
dialog box
Modifyanupcoming
scheduledrecording Highlight a scheduled recording and press
; Select "Record Options" from the dialog
box to display the "Record Options" dialog box
(see the following section)
Whatyoucando: Howtodoit:
Allowa showtobe
erasedautomatically Scroll up or down to highlight the “Save:” option;
scroll left or right to highlight the “Until space is
needed” preference and press
Saveashowuntil
manuallyerased Scroll up or down to highlight the “Save:” option;
scroll left or right to highlight the “Until manually
erased” preference and press
Adjustascheduled
recording’sstarttime Scroll up or down to highlight the “Start Time:”
option; scroll left or right to adjust the
recording’s start time and press
Adjustascheduled
recording’sendtime Scroll up or down to highlightthe “End Time:”
option; scroll left or right to adjust the
recording’s end time and press

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Managing Your Series Recordings
Episodes of a series will not be saved if more than two scheduled recordings overlap. Use the
Series Manager to determine how to resolve recording conflicts.
Go to the Series Manager by pressing , then pressing
.
Whatyoucando: Howtodoit:
FindaSeries
Recording Press OR to highlight a Series
Recording
CancelaSeries
Recording Press ; Select “Cancel Series Recording”
from the dialog box
Whatyoucando: Howtodoit:
SetaSeries
Recording’s
recordingpriority
Highlight a Series Recording and press ;
Select "Series Recording Priority …" from the
dialog box and press to go to the
Prioritization Display (shown at left)
Press OR to increase or decrease
the selected Series Recording's priority; Press
(Note: Series Recordings that are
positioned higher on the list will be recorded in
the event of a conflict with Series Recordings
positioned lower on the list)

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Video Output Formats
Digital video can be sent to your TV in one of five Output Formats. Use this preference to select
an Output Format supported by your TV. Since video can have a wide (16:9) or standard (4:3)
aspect ratio that may not conform to your selected Output Format, you can also use this
preference to determine how to output non-conforming video.
Press , then press to access the General Settings menu;
highlight the “Output Formats” preference and press
Whatyoucando: Howtodoit:
SelectanOutputFormat
andsetOutputFormat
Options
In the Settings column, highlight an Output Format
that is supported by your television and press .
Your selection will be bulleted and the Options
column will become active. Highlight an option
and press .
Press to accept your modifications, then
follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your
new settings.