Motorola VIP1200 User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
VIP1200/1216
Set-top Box

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Graphical symbols and supplemental warning markings are located on the
back and bottom of the terminal.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
Product identification and supply rating are provided on the
label found on the bottom of the unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Read these instructions.
•Keep these instructions.
•Heed all warnings.
•Follow all instructions.
•Do not use this apparatus near water.
•Clean only with a dry cloth.
•Do not block any ventilation openings. Install according to the
manufacturer’s 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.

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•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.
Follow these important safety guidelines when positioning and
connecting your TV receiver:
•Do not block the slots and openings
•Do not place anything on top of the TV receiver
•Do not position the TV receiver in an enclosed space that would
restrict airflow around the unit
•Do not position the TV receiver 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 TV receiver 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.
•Do not vertically position the VIP1216 TV receiver containing a hard
drive.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION
Federal Communications Commission Radio and Television
Interface Statement for a Class ‘B’ Device
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in the residential installation. 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 the 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 of
the following measures:
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the
affected receiver
•Connect the equipment on a circuit different from the one the
receiver is on
•Ensure that the cover plate for the security card is secured and
tight
Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
According to 47 CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers
and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with
Class B Personal Computers, Motorola, Inc., 6450 Sequence Drive, San
Diego, CA 92121, 1-800-225-9446, declares under sole responsibility
that the product identifies with 47 CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules
as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is identical to the
representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the
standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being
produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to
quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47
CFR 2.909. Operation is subject to the following condition: This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. The above named party is responsible for
ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47 CFR,
Paragraphs 15.101 to 15.109. The Class B digital apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interface Causing Equipment
Regulations.

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CANADIAN COMPLIANCE
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.
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CONTENTS
1 Introduction..........................................................................................1
Your Set-top Boxes .........................................................................1
Front Panel.......................................................................................2
Rear Panel........................................................................................3
Video Connection Options.............................................................4
Audio Connection Options.............................................................5
2 Connecting Your Set-top Box ............................................................7
Connecting to an HDTV — Video Only ........................................8
Connecting to an HDTV — Audio Only........................................9
Connecting to a Home Theater Receiver — Audio Only ........10
Connecting to a Stereo TV...........................................................11
Connecting to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR .............................12
Connecting to a Home Theater Receiver, TV, and VCR...........13
3 Troubleshooting.................................................................................15

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1 INTRODUCTION
Your set-top box has outputs for multiple audio and video devices;
this Installation Manual will help provide the optimal connections
to your television and home theater equipment.
Your Set-top Boxes
Every set-top box features high-definition TV (HDTV), which
provides up to twice the color resolution and up to six times the
sharpness of standard TV when connected to an HD-capable TV.
Your main TV’s set-top box contains a Digital Video Recorder
(DVR). The DVR can record standard-definition and high-definition
programs on a hard drive. It also enables you to pause and rewind
live programming. DVR functionality may be limited on some
channels.
Other TVs in your home may be connected to another DVR or
standard high-definition set-top box, or both.
Set-top boxes with hard drives are physically larger than those
without hard drives.

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Front Panel
Set-top boxes with hard drives and those without hard drives have
identical front-panel controls and lights; only the size varies.
Key Item Function
1 POWER If held for less than five seconds, turns the set-top box on
or off
If held for five seconds or longer, restarts the set-top box
Lights green when the set-top box is on
2 USB USB 2.0 connector
3 LINK Lights green when receiving a stream
4 HD Lights blue when receiving a high-definition program
5 RECORD Lights red when you are recording a program with the PVR
6 MENU Displays the on-screen menu
7 Up and
down
arrow keys
Changes the channel up and down
Left and
right arrow
keys
Moves through the on-screen program guide and menu
OK Selects channels or menu options

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Rear Panel
Set-top boxes with hard drives and those without hard drives have
identical rear-panel connectors; only the size varies.
TO WALL
(VIDEO IN) HDMI NETWORK
Pr
Y
S VIDEO
OPTICAL
TO TV
(VIDEO OUT)
R
+12V
DC
POWER
USB
L
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
Pb
Key Item Function
1 TO WALL
(VIDEO IN)
Coaxial input for home video network (HPNA)
2 HDMI Connects to a high-definition TV or home theater
receiver with an HDMI input (for a DVI input, use an
HDMI-to-DVI adapter)
3 NETWORK Ethernet 10/100Base-T RJ-45 port
4 Y PB PR RCA-type component video outputs to an HDTV
5 S-VIDEO High quality video output to a VCR or TV that accepts
S-Video. It carries video only; you must also connect to
the TV or home theater receiver for audio.
6 OPTICAL S/PDIF audio output to a digital home theater receiver
7 VIDEO OUT RCA-type video outputs to a TV, VCR, DVD recorder, or
other device
8 AUDIO OUT
L AND R
Left and right RCA-type stereo audio outputs
9 TO TV
(VIDEO OUT)
Coaxial output to a TV or VCR
10 USB USB 2.0 connector
11 POWER
+12V DC
Connector for the DC power adapter

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Video Connection Options
The set-top boxes offer the following video outputs:
HDTV HDMI or Y Pb Pr (component
video)
Standard TV S-Video, RCA-type, or RF coaxial
To determine the available inputs on your TV, check the manual
supplied with the TV or on the TV itself. When you are familiar with
the available inputs on your TV, choose the optimal video
connection based on the following guidelines.
If you are connecting to an HDTV, use one of:
Best HDMI
Video and
audio
HDMI offers higher quality than component
video. If your HDTV has an HDMI input, use
the HDMI connector. HDMI carries video
and audio. If you connect your HDTV using
HDMI, no additional audio connections to
the TV are necessary.
If your HDTV has a DVI input, you can use an
HDMI-to-DVI converter cable to connect to
the set-top box HDMI connector. Use a cable
with an HDMI connector on one end and a
DVI connector on the other end. We do not
recommend using an HDMI-to-DVI or
DVI-to-HDMI adapter. Because DVI does not
carry audio, a separate audio connection is
required for a DVI TV.
Good Y Pb Pr
Video only The Y Pb Pr connectors provide component
video, the most widely supported HDTV
connection. If your HDTV only has Y Pb Pr
inputs, use these connectors.

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If you are connecting to a standard TV, use one of:
Best S-Video
Video
only
This is the highest quality standard video
output. If your standard TV has an S-Video
input, connect it to the S-VIDEO output on your
set-top box using the provided S-Video cable.
Very
Good
RCA-type
Video
only
If your standard TV does not have an S-Video
input, connect it to the VIDEO OUT connector
on your set-top box using the provided
RCA-type video cable.
Good RF coaxial
Video
and
audio
If your TV only has a coaxial RF input, use the
coaxial TO TV (VIDEO OUT) connector.
Audio Connection Options
To connect your TV or home theater receiver for audio, depending
on its capabilities, you can use one of the following audio outputs:
Best OPTICAL
If possible with your TV or home theater receiver, use
the OPTICAL output to deliver S/PDIF Dolby®audio.
In most cases, it offers better quality, including
support for Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.
Good AUDIO
L and R
If your TV or home theater receiver has no S/PDIF input,
use the RCA-type AUDIO outputs to your TV or home
theater receiver.

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2 CONNECTING YOUR SET-TOP BOX
The following pages contain configuration diagrams designed to
help you connect your set-top box. Identify the diagram that most
closely matches your set up. After making the indicated
connections, you will soon be enjoying the latest in home
entertainment with IPTV.
Before you move or change components, disconnect the power
cord from your set-top box and other components.

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Connecting to an HDTV — Video Only
Set-top box
HDMIYPbPr
Sample HDTV
CABLE/
ANTENNA IN
Component
Video Input
Y
Pb
Pr
HDMI
TO WALL
(VIDEO IN) HDMI NETWORK
Pr
Y
S VIDEO
OPTICAL
TO TV
(VIDEO OUT)
R
+12V
DC
POWER
USB
L
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
Pb
Video in
These connections serve the
same purpose; use only one
To determine your best connection, refer to “Video Connection
Options.”
If you are connecting to a DVI or Y Pb Pr input on your TV, a
separate audio connection is required. Refer to the next page.
If you are connecting to a home theater receiver, refer to
“Connecting to a Home Theater Receiver — Audio Only.”

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Connecting to an HDTV — Audio Only
Set-top box
Sample HDTV audio inputs
OPTICAL
SPDIF
INPUT
AUDIO LEFT
AUDIO RIGHT
RCA-type audio Optical S/PDIF
TO WALL
(VIDEO IN) HDMI NETWORK
Pr
Y
S VIDEO
OPTICAL
TO TV
(VIDEO OUT)
R
+12V
DC
POWER
USB
L
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
Pb
Video in
These connections serve the
same purpose; use only one
To determine your best connection, refer to “Audio Connection
Options.”

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Connecting to a Home Theater Receiver — Audio
Only
Set-top box
Sample HDTV audio inputs
OPTICAL
SPDIF
INPUT
AUDIO LEFT
AUDIO RIGHT
RCA-type audio Optical S/PDIF
TO WALL
(VIDEO IN) HDMI NETWORK
Pr
Y
S VIDEO
OPTICAL
TO TV
(VIDEO OUT)
R
+12V
DC
POWER
USB
L
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
Pb
Video in
These connections serve the
same purpose; use only one
To determine your best connection, refer to “Audio Connection
Options.”