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Troubleshooting 

 

 

 

High-Definition All-Digital Dual Tuner DVR Set-top DCX3510-M 

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User Guide 

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365-095-25384-x.1 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting 

 
Before calling your service provider, review this troubleshooting guide. This information is to 
help you quickly solve a problem. If your problem still exists, contact your service provider. 

Problem 

Possible Solution 

The DCX set-top will 

not power on 

 

The DCX set-top has received a software update and may not power on while the 

new software is being installed. Try again in a few minutes. 

 

Verify that the AC power cord of the external power supply is connected to the DCX 
set-top and an AC outlet. Unplug the DCX set-top from the AC outlet, plug it back in, 

and then press the POWER button. 

 

If the DCX set-top is connected to a switched outlet on another unit, verify that that 

unit is powered on. Unplug the power cord from the DCX set-top’s AC outlet, plug it 

back it in, and then press the POWER button. Use an unswitched outlet, if possible. 

 

Press the POWER button on the DCX set-top front panel instead of the remote 

control. The batteries in the remote control may be depleted. 

The remote control 

does not work 

 

Verify that the remote control is in “Cable” mode. 

 

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-top and not too far to either side. 

 

Press and release operation keys one at a time, firmly and deliberately. 

 

Check the batteries in the remote control. Install new batteries if needed. 

There is no audio when 

viewing cable channels 

 

Verify that the mute button on the remote control has not been pressed. Press mute 

on the remote control to restore sound. 

 

If the DCX set-top audio output is connected to the TV, verify that the mute button on 

the TV has not been pressed. 

 

If the DCX set-top audio output is connected to a home theater receiver, verify that 

the receiver is set to the appropriate input source and the mute button on the 

receiver has not been pressed. 

 

Verify that you have the correct cables for the audio connections. 

 

Verify that the audio cables are firmly connected between the DCX set-top and the 

audio playback device (TV, receiver, DVD player, etc.). 

There is no audio from 

the center and/or 

surround speakers of a 

home theater receiver 

connected to the DCX 

set-top

 

Not all programs feature full Dolby Digital [5.1] or Dolby Digital Plus [7.1] surround 

sound. In some cases, the programs may only contain left and right stereo audio. 

 

Verify that the S/PDIF cable (optical) is firmly connected to the DCX set-top and the 

home theater receiver. 

 

Verify that the home theater receiver is set to a surround sound audio mode (Dolby 

Pro Logic

®

, Dolby Pro Logic II

®

, Dolby Pro Logic IIx

®

). 

 

Verify that the receiver is properly configured to work with all connected speakers. 

Summary of Contents for DCX3510

Page 1: ...User Guide DCX3510 M High Definition All Digital Dual Tuner DVR Set top ...

Page 2: ... logo are all trademarks of ARRIS Enterprises Inc Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and the names of their products ARRIS disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others ARRIS provides this guide without warranty of any kind implied or expressed including but not limited to the implied warranties of merc...

Page 3: ...ly 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 damag...

Page 4: ...l while it is plugged 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 ...

Page 5: ...omplies 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 ARRIS product do not dispose of the product with residential or commercial waste Rec...

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Page 8: ...Indicators Front Panel Display 5 M Card 5 Digital Video Recorder DVR 6 Using the External DVR Expansion Feature 7 Connecting Your DCX Set top 8 Video Connection Options 8 HDMI or IEEE 1394 HDTV and SDTV 8 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 Conne...

Page 9: ...Settings Field Definitions 35 Table 4 Additional Closed Caption Settings Field Definitions 38 Table 5 Subtitle and DVS Settings Field Definitions 40 Table 6 Advanced Audio Video Settings Field Definitions 42 Figures Figure 1 Front Panel 2 Figure 2 Rear Panel 3 Figure 3 Connecting an HDTV Single Connection for Video Audio 11 Figure 4 Connecting an HDTV Separate Video Audio Connections 13 Figure 5 C...

Page 10: ...de x 365 095 25384 x 1 Figure 14 Native Mode Settings menu screen 32 Figure 15 Additional HDMI Settings screen 34 Figure 16 Additional Closed Caption Settings menu screen 37 Figure 17 Subtitle and DVS Settings Menu Screen 39 Figure 18 Advanced Audio Video Settings Menu Screen 41 ...

Page 11: ...o 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 entertainment system Please ...

Page 12: ...Introduction High Definition All Digital Dual Tuner DVR Set top DCX3510 M User Guide 2 365 095 25384 x 1 Front Panel Figure 1 Front Panel Number Description 1 Power Turns the set top on and off standby ...

Page 13: ... video output HDTV 4 Audio Out L R audio 5 HDMI High Definition TV HDTV connector 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 11 IEEE 1394 Audio...

Page 14: ...rol to toggle the sound on and off For best audio quality when using the analog L R var 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 IE...

Page 15: ...nition 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 If you cannot get a video display when the DCX set top is connected to your television via component video or standard HDMI cables use th...

Page 16: ... This feature extends the DVR experience to DCX3200 M or other compatible non DVR set tops with integrated MoCA when enabled by application software On your non DVR set top you can now view your DVR recordings playback content and set future recordings all from another room in your home With the DCX3510 M set top you can Record Programming The total hours of recorded content will vary based on the...

Page 17: ... it must be formatted Use the remote control to confirm the format formatting a drive will erase any and all content that on the drive 4 The DCX3510 M displays a message when formatting is complete and if the operation succeeded or failed During formatting of the external hard disk drive the DCX3510 M will perform several tests to determine if the hard drive s performance is acceptable for DVR fun...

Page 18: ...llow you to view both High Definition and Standard Definition TV programming Composite video connections allow you to view only Standard Definition TV programming HD programming will be down converted to SD format for SD outputs To determine whether your TV features component video HDMI IEEE 1394 or composite video check the manual supplied with your TV Use the guidelines below to determine the be...

Page 19: ... TV Note DVI does not provide audio A separate audio connection must be made Component Video YPbPr HDTV and SDTV The YPbPr connectors on your DCX set top provide HDTV and SDTV component video Note Component video does not provide audio A separate audio connection must be made Composite Video SDTV The Composite Video connector on your DCX set top provides an SDTV Video connection Note Composite vid...

Page 20: ...f you are using the TV speakers Connect a Standard 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 con...

Page 21: ... HDTV Single Connection 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 22: ...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 Aud...

Page 23: ...510 M User Guide 13 365 095 25384 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 24: ...DIF digital audio outputs may be 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 c...

Page 25: ...Definition All Digital Dual Tuner DVR Set top DCX3510 M User Guide 15 365 095 25384 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 26: ...finition TV SDTV 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 a...

Page 27: ...order 2 Connect a video cable to the VIDEO OUT connector on the DCX3510 M 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 t...

Page 28: ...Connecting Your DCX Set top High Definition All Digital Dual Tuner DVR Set top DCX3510 M User Guide 18 365 095 25384 x 1 Figure 7 Connecting a Standard Definition TV SDTV and VCR DVD Recorder ...

Page 29: ...e stereo VCR and 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 co...

Page 30: ...510 M User Guide 20 365 095 25384 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 31: ...nd plug the external 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...

Page 32: ...vanced data features 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 depe...

Page 33: ...re television screen Common 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 13...

Page 34: ...tions Use this diagram 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 35: ...ption subtitle and power settings for the DCX3510 M Before you adjust the output settings 1 Connect the DCX3510 M to the TV and other home entertainment devices 2 Connect the provided power supply to the DCX3510 M and an AC power outlet 3 Initialize the DCX3510 M and authorize it for services 4 Turn the TV on Note When using an HDMI connection between the DCX3510 M and the television be sure to ha...

Page 36: ...emote control If the TV is on the on screen User Settings menu lists the DCX3510 M settings that can be adjusted If no HDMI device is connected to the DCX3510 M the default User Settings menu appears as follows Figure 11 Default User Settings Menu when no HDMI connection is in place If the DCX3510 M is connected via HDMI to a display device such as a television the default User Settings menu is up...

Page 37: ...4 x 1 Figure 12 Default User Settings Menu when an HDMI connection is in place Use the remote control cursor keys to navigate the on screen menus as follows 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 press the or key ...

Page 38: ... the style of television connected to the DCX3510 M The 16 9 option is the default 16 9 A widescreen television is connected to the DCX3510 M 4 3 Letterbox A standard screen television is connected to the DCX3510 M and widescreen programs should be scaled to fit the screen with black bars above and below the picture 4 3 Pan Scan A standard screen television is connected to the DCX3510 M and widesc...

Page 39: ...progressive scanning at 60 frames per second 480i Standard Definition 480i format 720 x 480 pixels with interlaced scanning at 30 frames per second Native Format that most closely matches the program s native format according to the list of compatible formats selected from the Native Mode Settings menu screen Note Not all televisions will support all available video formats Consult the television ...

Page 40: ...10 M by selecting the video formats supported by your television Selecting the Native Mode Settings option presents a new menu screen with settings specific to Native Mode operation These settings are discussed in more detail below The Native Mode Settings option is only available when the HDMI YPbPr Output setting is set to Native Otherwise the Native Mode Settings option is disabled and can t be...

Page 41: ...d Restore All Defaults To reset ALL of the DCX3510 M User Settings to their default values including options stored on other menu screens move the cursor to this option and press the key Native Mode Settings Screen The Native Mode Settings menu is used to configure the operation of the native mode feature on the DCX3510 M The DCX3510 M is capable of receiving and decoding a number of different dig...

Page 42: ... display device If no HDMI connection is detected this option is disabled and can t be selected in the menu Note The Component Video YPbPr output delivers 480i video whenever the HDMI output is delivering 1080p60 video 1080p30 High Definition Generates 1080p30 video on the HDMI output if the program is broadcast in 1080p30 format The DCX3510 M cannot convert any other broadcast format to the 1080p...

Page 43: ...20p video format 720p is a high definition video image with 1280 x 720 pixels progressive scanning and a frame rate of 60 frames per second 480p Enhanced Definition Generates 480p video on both the HDMI and Component Video YPbPr outputs if the program is broadcast in 480p format The DCX3510 M can also convert any other broadcast format to the 480p video format 480p is an enhanced definition video ...

Page 44: ...4 x 1 Additional HDMI Settings Screen The Additional HDMI Settings menu configures advanced options that affect the operation of the DCX3510 M with other HDMI and DVI display devices Adjustable options include display mode color space audio output mode and audio lip sync delay Figure 15 Additional HDMI Settings screen ...

Page 45: ...ected to the DCX3510 M L PCM Provides all audio in the Linear Pulse Code Modulation digital audio format The L PCM format is widely supported by most HDMI televisions and home theater receivers Pass Through Provides the same digital audio format on the HDMI output as is provided with the program being viewed at that time For example if the program has a Dolby Digital soundtrack the DCX3510 M passe...

Page 46: ...her Auto or Off this option is disabled and can t be selected in the menu Use this option to adjust the HDMI audio delay if you notice that the video image routinely seems to be behind the audio soundtrack when using your HDMI device Return To Main Menu Returns you to the User Settings Menu main screen Restore Default HDMI Settings Restores all of the settings on this screen HDMI DVI Mode Color Sp...

Page 47: ...Screen The Additional Closed Caption Settings adjusts the various display options for closed caption legibility Customizable options include font size font style font color and font opacity You may also select to view different closed caption services if these are included within the broadcast program Figure 16 Additional Closed Caption Settings menu screen ...

Page 48: ...pacity used for rendering drawing closed captions The default setting is Auto Available options include Auto Transparent Translucent Solid or Flashing Font Edge Type Sets the edge appearance used for rendering drawing closed captions Available options include Auto None Raised Depressed Uniform Left Shadowed or Right Shadowed The default setting is Auto Font Edge Color Sets the edge color used for ...

Page 49: ...titles allow a viewer to watch television programs and movies that contain dialogue that is not in the viewer s native language Subtitles are not included with many television programs unlike closed captions A descriptive video service DVS is a special secondary audio track which is included with many television programs and is intended to assist the visually impaired The DVS audio track provides ...

Page 50: ...to another For example if French subtitles are included with the program the DCX3510 M cannot translate them to into Portuguese if the Language option has been set to Portuguese The DCX3510 M can only display subtitles in the language s that have been included within the program Descriptive Video Service The default setting is Off Off The DVS audio track is not played by the DCX3510 M On The DVS a...

Page 51: ...e softens or sharpens Standard Definition SD programs when viewed on either the HDMI or Component Video YPbPr outputs When SD programs are viewed on a large screen television picture quality can suffer because noise and other imperfections in the picture can be magnified on the large display The Video Sharpness feature is used to soften the picture and reduce the appearance of these imperfections ...

Page 52: ... when viewing a standard definition SD program on the DCX3510 M The Video Sharpness setting affects the HDMI and Component Video YPbPr outputs Level of 3 is the default value The DCX3510 M supports five distinct levels of analog video picture sharpness A value of 1 corresponds to a softer picture while a value of 5 corresponds to a sharper picture The best sharpness setting depends upon the video ...

Page 53: ...le between the remote control and the DCX set top may be too large Stand in front of the DCX set top and not too far to either side Press and release operation keys one at a time firmly and deliberately Check the batteries in the remote control Install new batteries if needed There is no audio when viewing cable channels Verify that the mute button on the remote control has not been pressed Press ...

Page 54: ... DCX set top front panel display 3 Press the and keys to display the HDMI YPbPr OUTPUT setting 4 Press the key to cycle through the available output formats until a picture displays on the TV No graphics or program guides appear on the TV screen If you use the IEEE 1394 connection on screen graphics including closed captions and program guides are not displayed by the DCX set top On screen graphic...

Page 55: ... on all four sides of the picture This may occur on a 4 3 TV if the 4 3 OVERRIDE setting is OFF To set 4 3 SD programming to fill the screen depending on the capabilities of the TV set 4 3 OVERRIDE to 480i or 480p This may occur on a 16 9 TV if the active video for an SD broadcast is in letterbox format To confirm wait for a commercial or look for a graphic such as a network logo If the commercial...

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