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Connecting

 Your DCX Set-top 

 

 

 

with OCAP Software DCX3510-M 

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User Guide 

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Connecting an HDTV — Separate Video/Audio Connections 

Cable In 

Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCX 
set-top. 

DVI 

If your TV has a DVI input, use the DVI connection for your video, connect a HDMI-to-DVI 
adapter or cable to the HDMI out connector on the DCX set-top and the DVI-HDTV connector 
on your TV. 

Note: A DVI connection supports only the video connection between the DCX set-top and the HDTV. 

To connect your audio connections with your TV speakers, go to the 

Audio

 section. 

To connect your audio connections for an A/V receiver, go to 

Connecting an A/V Receiver — Audio

Component Video (YPbPr) 

Connect the component video cables to the 

Y

Pb

, and 

Pr

 connectors on your HDTV and DCX 

set-top. 

Note: This connection supports only the high definition video connection between the DCX set-top 
and the HDTV.  

Note: Be sure to match up each signal to the same connection on the TV, otherwise the colors will 
not appear correctly on your TV. 

To connect your audio connections with your TV speakers, go to the 

Audio 

section below. 

To connect your audio connections for an A/V receiver, go to 

Connecting to an A/V Receiver — 

Audio. 

Audio 

If your TV does not have digital audio inputs, connect the stereo audio cable to the audio L/R 
connectors on the DCX3510-M set-top and the Audio L/R connectors on the HDTV.  
If your TV supports a digital audio inputs, use the digital audio optical S/PDIF outputs instead of 
the audio L/R outputs. S/PDIF offers better audio quality, including support for Dolby

®

 Digital 

audio. 

For information on configuring your DCX set-top settings, go to 

Configuring the User Settings

Summary of Contents for DCX3510-M

Page 1: ...User Guide DCX3510 M with OCAP Software ...

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Page 4: ...ugged in To allow the hard drive to spin down and park its heads wait at least 10 seconds after disconnecting power before moving the terminal 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...

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Page 8: ...pansion Feature 7 Connecting Your DCX Set top 8 Video Connection Options 8 HDMI or IEEE 1394 HDTV and SDTV 9 Component Video YPbPr HDTV and SDTV 9 Composite Video SDTV 9 Connecting an HDTV Single Connection for Video Audio 10 Cable In 10 HDMI 10 IEEE 1394 10 Connecting an HDTV Separate Video Audio Connections 12 Cable In 12 DVI 12 Component Video YPbPr 12 Audio 12 Connecting an A V Receiver Audio ...

Page 9: ...3 Connecting an HDTV Single Connection for Video Audio 11 Figure 4 Connecting an HDTV Separate Video Audio Connections 13 Figure 5 Connecting an A V Receiver Audio 15 Figure 6 Connecting an SDTV 16 Figure 7 Connecting a Standard Definition TV SDTV and VCR DVD Recorder 18 Figure 8 Connecting an A V Receiver SDTV and VCR DVD Recorder 20 Figure 9 Connecting Your Set top to an External eSATA DVR 21 Fi...

Page 10: ...nhanced quality audio The set top is fully equipped with a factory installed hard drive for hours of DVR functionality which includes the capability of recording two High Definition programs or watching one while recording another This User Guide introduces you to the basic features outlines important safeguards and provides several options for integrating this component into your current entertai...

Page 11: ...Introduction with OCAP Software DCX3510 M User Guide 2 365 095 25385 x 1 Front Panel Figure 1 Front Panel Item Description 1 Power Turns the set top on and off standby ...

Page 12: ...io Out Analog L R Fixed audio SDTV 5 HDMI High Definition TV HDTV connector M Card Inserted M Card 6 Video Out Composite Video SDTV 7 eSATA External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment disk interface 8 USB 2 0 High Speed peripheral device connection 9 Ethernet Network connection 10 External IR Input Connects to a remote control set top accessory cable Data test connector service personnel only 1...

Page 13: ...d on and off For best audio quality when using the analog L R variable volume controlled audio outputs use the remote control to set the DCX set top 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 When using the analog L R fixed audio outputs or any of the digital audio outputs HDMI IEEE 1394 or optica...

Page 14: ...eo formats on the YPbPr and HDMI video outputs High Definition 1080i 1920 x 1080 pixels High Definition 720p 1280 x 720 pixels Enhanced Definition 480p 720 x 480 pixels Standard Definition 480i 720 x 480 pixels The DCX3510 M set top is also capable of passing through High Definition 1080p 24 30 60 1920 x 1080 pixels source content over the HDMI video output Note Availability of certain features is...

Page 15: ...ch can record 160 300 hours of standard definition programming or 40 to 60 hours of high definition programming These capacities are based on recording digital MPEG 2 video A recording of a video program that is broadcast in digital MPEG 4 format requires approximately half the disk space Maintain a Personal Program Library Use the Interactive Program Guide IPG to access your library Control Live ...

Page 16: ...xternal hard disk drive the DCX3510 M performs several tests to determine if the hard drive s performance is acceptable for DVR functionality If the hard drive is unable to pass these performance tests the DCX3510 M alerts you that the external drive is not compatible for DVR use 5 The DCX3510 M confirms that an external drive is connected and available for use While using the external DVR expansi...

Page 17: ...on Options Caution Do not place anything on top of your DCX set top especially other home entertainment components Be sure to provide adequate ventilation to prevent overheating Video Connection Options The DCX set top offers several different video connection options Component video HDMI and IEEE 1394 allow you to view both High Definition and Standard Definition TV programming Composite video co...

Page 18: ...displayed when you are using the IEEE 1394 connection on the rear panel of the DCX set top Refer to the On Screen Graphics section for more information If your TV has a DVI input connect a HDMI to DVI adapter or cable to the HDMI out connector on the DCX set top and the DVI HDTV connector on your TV Note DVI does not provide audio A separate audio connection must be made Component Video YPbPr HDTV...

Page 19: ...tandard HDMI cable to the TV and to the HDMI connector on your DCX set top IEEE 1394 If your HDTV has an IEEE 1394 connector you can use the IEEE 1394 for both your video and audio connection Connect an IEEE 1394 cable to the IEEE 1394 connector on your HDTV and DCX set top Note On screen graphics will not be displayed when you are using the IEEE 1394 connection on the rear panel of the DCX set to...

Page 20: ...nection for Video Audio Note Only one HDTV video connection needs to be made to an HDTV Note On screen graphics will not be displayed when using IEEE 1394 connection Refer to On Screen Graphics for more information Note Solid lines indicate optimum connections Note Optional HDMI connection to A V Receiver shown but not required ...

Page 21: ...eo cables to the Y Pb and Pr connectors on your HDTV and DCX set top Note This connection supports only the high definition video connection between the DCX set top and the HDTV Note Be sure to match up each signal to the same connection on the TV otherwise the colors will not appear correctly on your TV To connect your audio connections with your TV speakers go to the Audio section below To conne...

Page 22: ... 13 365 095 25385 x 1 Figure 4 Connecting an HDTV Separate Video Audio Connections Note Only one video connection and one audio connection need to be made to an HDTV Note HDMI to DVI adapter is not included with the set top Note Solid lines indicate optimum connections ...

Page 23: ...used in place of the stereo audio outputs audio L R These outputs offer a higher level of audio quality including support for Dolby Digital audio Digital audio optical S PDIF Connect the optical cable to the digital audio OPTICAL connector on the DCX set top and the optical connector on the A V receiver Stereo audio Connect the stereo audio cable to the audio L R connectors on the DCX set top and ...

Page 24: ...CX Set top with OCAP Software DCX3510 M User Guide 15 365 095 25385 x 1 Figure 5 Connecting an A V Receiver Audio Note Only one audio connection needs to be made to an HDTV Note Solid lines indicate optimum connections ...

Page 25: ...2 Connect a Video Composite cable to the Video Composite connector on the DCX set top and the input Video Composite on the TV These video connection methods do not support HD video If you have an HDTV see Connecting an HDTV Single Connection for Video Audio Figure 6 Connecting an SDTV Note Composite video requires separate audio connections Note Only one video connection and one audio connection a...

Page 26: ...Series set top and the INPUT VIDEO connector on the VCR DVD Recorder 3 Connect a stereo audio cable to the OUTPUT AUDIO L and R connectors on the VCR DVD Recorder and the INPUT AUDIO L and R connectors on the SDTV 4 Connect a video cable to the OUTPUT VIDEO connector on the VCR DVD Recorder and the INPUT VIDEO connector on the SDTV Note You can also connect the TV to the VCR DVD using the S Video ...

Page 27: ...Connecting Your DCX Set top with OCAP Software DCX3510 M User Guide 18 365 095 25385 x 1 Figure 7 Connecting a Standard Definition TV SDTV and VCR DVD Recorder ...

Page 28: ...d the VCR audio in L R connectors on the A V receiver 5 Connect a composite video cable to the input video connector on the stereo VCR and the video VCR OUT connector on the A V receiver 6 Connect a composite video cable to the output video connector on the stereo VCR and the video VCR IN connector on the A V receiver 7 Connect a Composite Video cable to the input Composite Video connector on the ...

Page 29: ... 20 365 095 25385 x 1 Figure 8 Connecting an A V Receiver SDTV and VCR DVD Recorder Note Solid lines indicate optimum connections Note Consult your A V receiver manual for additional wiring options or constraints when including a VCR DVD Recorder in your configuration ...

Page 30: ...rnal drive s AC power adapter into an electrical outlet 3 Allow approximately 15 to 30 seconds for the external drive to reach operating speed 4 Connect one end of the eSATA cable to the set top 5 Connect the other end of the eSATA cable to the external drive 6 Follow the on screen instructions Note Only connect external hard drives that have been approved by ARRIS for external DVR service Connect...

Page 31: ...ures require the proper application and network infrastructure to operate Data Features In addition to high quality audio and video the DCX set top has the capability to deliver high speed data services such as Internet access e mail IP telephony e commerce and home banking Note Your DCX set top may be equipped with the interface connections illustrated but their functionality depends on the servi...

Page 32: ...on examples include on screen menus such as the User Setting menu closed captions and interactive program guides The DCX set top overlays these graphics whenever you open a menu enable closed captions or scroll through a program grid On screen graphics are not available on all video output combinations On screen graphics will not be displayed when you are using the IEEE 1394 connection on the rear...

Page 33: ...iagram to record connections between your home entertainment components You can use this diagram to reconnect your system if you move the equipment or add new equipment Disconnect the power from the DCX set top before connecting or changing cable connections Do not place another component or object on top of the DCX set top 5 ...

Page 34: ...n When using an HDMI connection between the DCX3510 M and the television be sure to have the cable connected and the TV powered on before adjusting the video settings To optimize the output settings 1 Ensure the DCX3510 M is installed properly 2 With the set top in stand by mode press the MENU key on the remote control 3 If the TV is on the on screen User Settings menu lists the DCX3510 M settings...

Page 35: ...Configuring the User Settings with OCAP Software DCX3510 M User Guide 26 365 095 25385 x 1 Figure 11 Settings Menu Figure 12 Power ON Timer Menu Figure 13 Power OFF Timer Menu ...

Page 36: ...itable for advanced users who have high quality speakers and audio equipment Audio Output Sets the audio output to a fixed or variable setting The fixed setting produces a constant output level from the set top recommended when connected to an external receiver This setting does not apply to the Audio Out Fixed connector 3D Mode Selections are Enabled or Disabled Enabled The D key on the remote to...

Page 37: ...gnated time for the set top to power off Status This selection disables or enables the Power OFF Timer Day Option When enabled this selection indicates when the Power OFF Timer is active Choices are Weekends Weekdays Every Sunday Every Monday Every Tuesday Every Wednesday Every Thursday Every Friday or Every Saturday Set Time 12 hour clock AM PM Sleep Timer Off On ...

Page 38: ... control does not work Verify that the remote control is in Cable mode Verify that the remote is programmed for ARRIS remote codes Verify that there are no obstructions between the remote control and the DCX set top Aim the remote control directly at the DCX set top front panel not the TV or VCR The angle between the remote control and the DCX set top may be too large Stand in front of the DCX set...

Page 39: ...econd and then power on the devices Not all HDTVs can display every output format 1080i 720p 480p or 480i available on the DCX set top Refer to your TV manufacturer s documentation to determine the compatible format for your TV and set the corresponding output format for the set top on the IPG No graphics or program guides appear on the TV screen If you use the IEEE 1394 connection on screen graph...

Page 40: ...tive video the program is being letterboxed by the broadcaster You can minimize this by activating the zoom feature on the TV A broadcaster may include black bars on either side of a wide screen broadcast This is called a hybrid aspect ratio and results in a black border surrounding the video on a 4 3 TV Because this is part of the broadcast the DCX set top cannot correct the video You may be able...

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