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User Guide

DCX3220e

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Page 1: ...User Guide DCX3220e High Definition Digital STB ...

Page 2: ...013 Motorola Mobility Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work such as translation transformation or adaptation without written permission from Motorola Inc Motorola reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of Motorola to ...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...ed 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 e...

Page 5: ...lp 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 one This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesire...

Page 6: ...on or destroy any copies not transferred TERMINATE this License by destroying the original and all copies of the Software if applicable in whatever form You may not one Loan distribute rent lease give sublicense or otherwise transfer the Software in whole or in part to any other person except as permitted under the TRANSFER paragraph above 2 Copy or translate the User Guide included with the Softw...

Page 7: ...NATE AUTOMATICALLY if you fail to comply with the terms of this License Motorola is not responsible for any third party software that is provided as a bundled application or otherwise with the Software or that is downloaded to or otherwise installed on the Product U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The Product and documentation is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS The use duplication or disclosure by ...

Page 8: ... SDTV 8 Composite Video also referred to as Video SDTV 8 Connecting an HDTV Single Connection for Video Audio 9 HDMI 9 Connecting an HDTV Separate Video Audio Connections 10 DVI 10 Component Video YPbPr 10 Audio 10 Connecting an A V Receiver Audio 13 Connecting an SDTV 15 Connecting an SDTV and VCR DVD Recorder 16 Connecting an A V Receiver SDTV and VCR DVD Recorder 17 Recording Your Connections 1...

Page 9: ...l 5 Figure 3 Connecting an HDTV Single Connection for Video Audio 9 Figure 4 Connecting an HDTV Separate Video Audio Connections 11 Figure 5 Connecting to an HDTV Alternate Audio Connections 12 Figure 6 Connecting an A V Receiver Audio 14 Figure 7 Connecting an SDTV 15 Figure 8 Connecting an SDTV and VCR DVD Recorder 16 Figure 9 Connecting an A V Receiver SDTV and VCR DVD Recorder 18 Figure 10 Dat...

Page 10: ...terface Dolby Digital Plus is supported by the HDMI interface and provides 7 1 channels and beyond of enhanced quality audio 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 take a few moments to read through this User Guide the configuration diagrams on scree...

Page 11: ...ital STB DCX3220e t User Guide 4 365 095 23048 x 1 Front Panel Figure 1 Front Panel Table 1 Front Panel Features 1 Power LED Illuminates when the DCX3220e is powered on and blinks to indicate IR command received from the remote control ...

Page 12: ...V to TV or VCR 5 HDMI High Definition TV HDTV connector Provides Dolby Digital Plus 7 1 audio Dolby Digital 5 1 audio or PCM output volume controlled 6 Ethernet Network connection 7 Video outputs YPbPr Component Video output HDTV 8 Digital Audio optical Provides Dolby Digital 5 1 audio or PCM output 9 USB 2 0 High speed peripheral device connection 10 Ext IR Input Connects to a remote control rece...

Page 13: ...en using the Baseband Audio Outputs 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 when using the analog L R audio outputs use the remote control to set the DCX set top to approximately three quarters of the maximum volume level a...

Page 14: ... 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 DCX set top especially other home entertainment components Be sure to provide adequate ventilation to p...

Page 15: ...dard HDMI cable to the TV and to the HDMI connector on your DCX set top HDMI output provides video and audio so no separate audio connections are required if you plan to use your TV s speakers as the primary audio source If your TV has a DVI input connect a DVI to HDMI 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 audi...

Page 16: ...I input this is for both audio and video if you are using the TV speakers Connect a standard HDMI cable to the TV and to the HDMI connector on your DCX set top Figure 3 Connecting an HDTV Single Connection for Video Audio Note Only one HDTV video audio connection needs to be made to an HDTV Note Solid lines indicate optimum connections Note Optional HDMI connection to A V Receiver shown but not re...

Page 17: ...Pb and Pr connectors on your HDTV and DCX set top Note This connection only supports the 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 see the Audio section To connect your audio connections for an A V receiv...

Page 18: ...095 23048 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 Solid lines indicate optimum connections Note HDMI to DVI adapter is not included with the set top ...

Page 19: ...ition Digital STB DCX3220e t User Guide 12 365 095 23048 x 1 Figure 5 Connecting to an HDTV Alternate Audio Connections Note Only one audio connection needs to be made Note Solid lines indicate optimum connections ...

Page 20: ...of the stereo audio outputs audio L R This output offers a higher level of audio quality including support for Dolby Digital audio Digital audio optical S PDIF Connect an optical cable to the digital audio optical out connector on the DCX set top and the digital audio optical in connector on the A V receiver Stereo audio Connect a stereo audio cable to the audio L R output connectors on the DCX se...

Page 21: ...tion Digital STB DCX3220e t User Guide 14 365 095 23048 x 1 Figure 6 Connecting an A V Receiver Audio Note Only one audio connection needs to be made to an A V Receiver Note Solid lines indicate optimum connections ...

Page 22: ...o output connector on the DCX set top and the composite video input connector on the TV 3 Connect an RF cable from the DCX set top RF Out to the Cable Antenna In of the SDTV These video connection methods do not support HD video If you have an HDTV see Connecting an HDTV Single Connection for Video Audio Figure 7 Connecting an SDTV Note Composite video requires separate audio connections Note Only...

Page 23: ...stereo audio cable to the audio L R output connectors on the VCR DVD recorder and the audio L R input connectors on the Standard Definition TV SDTV 4 Connect a composite video cable to the composite video output connector on the VCR DVD recorder and the composite video input connector on the Standard Definition TV SDTV Note You can also connect the TV to the VCR DVD using the S Video connectors if...

Page 24: ... on the A V receiver 5 Connect a composite video cable to the composite video input connector on the VCR DVD recorder and the composite video VCR output connector on the A V receiver 6 Connect a composite video cable to the composite video output connector on the VCR DVD recorder and the composite video VCR input connector on the A V receiver 7 Connect a composite video cable to the composite vide...

Page 25: ...tal STB DCX3220e t User Guide 18 365 095 23048 x 1 Figure 9 Connecting an A V Receiver SDTV and VCR DVD Recorder Note Consult your A V receiver manual for additional wiring options or constraints when including a VCR DVD recorder in your configuration ...

Page 26: ...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 4 ...

Page 27: ...ata 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 depends on t...

Page 28: ...set top can generate graphics that overlay the video programming or fill the entire 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 5 ...

Page 29: ...vices 4 Turn the TV on When using an HDMI connection between the DCX3220e and the television be sure to have the cable connected and the TV powered on before adjusting the video settings Motorola recommends certified standard category 1 HDMI cables for 1080i or 720p resolutions A certified high speed category 2 HDMI cable is recommended for resolutions of 1080p Configuring the DCX3220e Settings on...

Page 30: ... is connected via HDMI to a display device such as a television the default User Settings menu is updated to reflect this information The YPbPr Output menu option is replaced with the HDMI YPbPr Output menu option as shown in the following example Figure 12 Default User Settings Menu When an HDMI Connection is in Place ...

Page 31: ...another setting use the and keys To exit the menu and save your settings press the power or menu key If the User Settings menu does not display on the HDTV Screen the TV may not support the default video output settings Connect the set top to a Standard Definition connection in order to view the menu See the Troubleshooting section for more information The User Settings menu options available from...

Page 32: ...ent output 1080p is down converted to 480i 1080i High Definition 1080i format 1920 x 1080 pixels with interlaced scanning at 30 frames per second 720p High Definition 720p format 1280 x 720 pixels with progressive scanning at 60 frames per second 480p Enhanced Definition 480p format 720 x 480 pixels with progressive scanning at 60 frames per second 480i Standard Definition 480i format 720 x 480 pi...

Page 33: ...g 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 selected in the...

Page 34: ...select whether the set top turns itself off after four hours 4 Hours The set top powers down after four hours Off The set top does not power down by itself Front Panel Brightness Allows you to adjust the brightness level of the front panel display High The brightest level This setting is most useful when using the DCX3220e in very brightly lit rooms Normal The default brightness level Low The lowe...

Page 35: ...ion in the 1080i format When using the native mode feature of the DCX3220e please exercise caution when selecting the formats from the checklist If a format is selected that is not compatible with the television there may be a loss of video whenever the DCX3220e is tuned to a channel which is broadcast in that format If the television is connected to the DCX3220e using an HDMI cable the DCX3220e w...

Page 36: ...YPbPr output delivers 480i video whenever the HDMI output is delivering 1080p24 video 1080i High Definition Generates 1080i video on both the HDMI and Component Video YPbPr outputs if the program is broadcast in 1080i format The DCX3220e can also convert any other broadcast format to the 1080i video format 1080i is a high definition video image with 1920 x 1080 pixels interlaced scanning and a fra...

Page 37: ...and or video has been lost after adjusting these settings from their default values If you are the HDMI connection to your television the checklist will be automatically customized according to the supported formats reported by the television If you are using the Component Video YPbPr connection to your television the checklist will have only the 1080i and 480i formats selected Return to Main Menu...

Page 38: ...l HDMI Settings Screen The Additional HDMI Settings menu is used to configure advanced options that affect the operation of the DCX3220e 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 39: ... the DCX3220e 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 DCX3220e passes the Dolb...

Page 40: ...program being viewed at that time For example if the program has a video format of 1920 x 1080 pixels with progressive scan at 24 or 30 frames per second the DCX passes the same video format to the HDMI output without performing a format conversion This option is most useful when connecting the DCX to a television that supports both 1080p24 and 1080p30 in order to force the best quality video sign...

Page 41: ... menu becomes available when Closed Captioning is enabled and is used to adjust 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 42: ... 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 rendering d...

Page 43: ...ograms and movies which contain dialogue that is not in the viewer s native language Subtitles are not included within many television programs unlike closed captions A descriptive video service DVS is a special secondary audio track which is included within many television programs and is intended to assist the visually impaired The DVS audio track provides a verbal description of each scene alon...

Page 44: ...ers draws subtitles in French if they are included in the program Portuguese Renders draws subtitles in Portuguese if they are included in the program Note The DCX3220e is not capable of translating subtitles from one language to another For example if French subtitles are included with the program the DCX3220e cannot translate them to into Portuguese if the Language option has been set to Portugu...

Page 45: ...e adjusted to the same approximate output volume As a result sudden volume changes are reduced and the overall volume output of the DCX3220e is more consistent The Video Sharpness feature is used to soften or sharpen 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 bec...

Page 46: ...ewing a standard definition SD program on the DCX3220e The Video Sharpness setting affects the HDMI and Component Video YPbPr outputs Level 3 is the default value The DCX3220e 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 connection be...

Page 47: ...ies 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...

Page 48: ...CX set top and the wall jack If the DCX set top video output is connected to a home theater unit verify that the home theater unit is powered on and set to the appropriate input source If the DCX set top video output is connected to a TV through an HDMI connection power off the TV and then power off the DCX set top Wait one second and then power on the devices Not all HDTVs can display every outpu...

Page 49: ...s above and below the picture when possible Some SD programs are broadcast in the letterbox format with black bars above and below the picture Some widescreen TVs offer a zoom feature that may be able to remove the black bars see your TV manual for information about zooming 4 3 video There are black bars on all four sides of the picture This may occur on a 4 3 TV if the 4 3 OVERRIDE setting is OFF...

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