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DCX3501-M Quick Start Guide

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Before You  Begin

Introduction

Congratulations on receiving a Motorola DCX3501-M HD Dual Tuner DVR. This document will help you set up your DCX3501-M set-top to quickly 
get it up and running.

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1. Determine if you are connecting to a:

2. Determine if you are connecting the audio to a home theater receiver or directly to the TV:

•  For an HDMI or IEEE-1394 video connection, no additional audio connections to the TV are required.
•  For a DVI video connection, additional audio connections to the TV are required.
•  If the receiver or TV has a digital audio (S/PDIF) input, use the Digital Audio (S/PDIF) output. Otherwise, use the left and right (RCA phono) 

audio outputs. 

3. Locate the cabling diagram(s) that best match the configuration.
4. Connect the audio and video cables in a manner matching that diagram.
5. Connect the Cable In terminal to the coaxial cable wall outlet.
6. Connect the power cord to the set-top and the electrical wall outlet.
7.  Perform the operational check for the remote control.
8. Optimize the high-definition settings. 

High-Definition TV (HDTV) 
or monitor

Use the HDMI, component video (YPbPr), or IEEE-1394 outputs. No other video connection supports HDTV.
If the TV has no HDMI input but does have a DVI input, connect a DVI-to-HDMI adapter or cable to the HDMI 
out connector on the DCX set-top and the DVI input connector on the TV.

Standard-Definition TV

Use the RF Out connector on the DCX set-top, if the TV does not support S-Video or composite video 
connections. The RF connection carries video and audio.

Additional information for adjusting user settings

The DCX set-top User Settings menu allows you to adjust the video, audio, and closed captioning configuration of the set-top.

The User Settings menu can be accessed from the DCX set-top remote by pressing 

Power

 and then 

Menu

 within 2 seconds.

For more detailed instructions on changing the set-top configuration through the User Settings menu, please refer to the DCX3501-M User 

Guide available online at 

http://motorola.com/homevideo/support

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Summary of Contents for DCX3501-M

Page 1: ...HD Dual Tuner DVR DCX3501 M Quick Start Guide ...

Page 2: ...ord to the set top and the electrical wall outlet 7 Perform the operational check for the remote control 8 Optimize the high definition settings High Definition TV HDTV or monitor Use the HDMI component video YPbPr or IEEE 1394 outputs No other video connection supports HDTV If the TV has no HDMI input but does have a DVI input connect a DVI to HDMI adapter or cable to the HDMI out connector on th...

Page 3: ...ion 6 Format Changes the video output format 7 Channel Changes channel up or down 8 eSATA External Serial ATA disk interface 9 HDMI HDTV audio and video connector 10 USB 2 0 High Speed peripheral device connection 11 Ethernet Network connection 12 IR Remote Input Connects to a remote control set top accessory cable 13 IEEE 1394 Audio and HDTV video device connection US models only 14 Power cord co...

Page 4: ...to the DCX set top IEEE 1394 output If you use IEEE 1394 on screen graphics do not display Otherwise use the component video Y Pb and Pr connectors 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 L R Audio connection or digital audio S PDIF connection is required for sound with component video Note Because HDMI provide...

Page 5: ...4 ConnectingYour Device Cabling to an HDTV for Audio DCX3501 M Quick Start Guide ...

Page 6: ... the A V receiver includes an HDMI input and output the DCX set top HDMI output can be connected directly to the A V receiver s input and the A V receiver s HDMI output directly to the TV Because HDMI provides both video and audio output no additional audio connections to the A V Receiver and TV are required ...

Page 7: ...ctly to the A V receiver s input and the A V receiver s HDMI output directly to the TV Because HDMI provides both video and audio output no additional audio connections to the A V Receiver and TV are required 6 ConnectingYour Device Cabling to an HDTV and an A V Receiver for Audio DCX3501 M Quick Start Guide ...

Page 8: ...7 Cabling to a Standard DefinitionTV ConnectingYour Device DCX3501 M Quick Start Guide Note This connection method does not support HDTV For information see Cabling to an HDTV for Video ...

Page 9: ... Guide 8 Note This connection method does not support HDTV For information see Cabling to an HDTV for Video If degraded picture quality is observed while viewing copy protected limited view programs do not connect through a VCR Instead connect the set top directly to the TV see illustration on page 7 ...

Page 10: ...is available in your area 2 Connect the AC power cord to the external drive and 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 ...

Page 11: ...ify that the remote control is in STB mode Verify that there are no obstructions between the remote control and the set top Aim the remote control directly at the set top front panel not the TV or VCR The angle between the remote control and the set top may be too large Stand in front of the set top and not too far to either side Press and release operation keys one at a time firmly and deliberate...

Page 12: ...t top and the wall jack If the 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 set top video output is connected to a TV through an HDMI connection power off the TV and then power off the set top Wait one second and then power on the devices Not all HDTVs can display every output format 1080i 10...

Page 13: ...cted to a widescreen TV verify that the TV TYPE is set to 16 9 in the User Settings menu Many HD programs are broadcast in pillar box format with black bars to the left and right of the picture These programs are broadcast in 16 9 HD formats even though the video is not 16 9 There are black bars above and below the picture All 4 3 HDTVs display HD programs in letterbox format black bars above and ...

Page 14: ...to minimize the border using the zoom feature on the TV Colors do not appear correctly Be sure to match up each signal to the same YPbPr connection on the TV Otherwise colors will not appear correctly on your TV The set top is making a humming noise The DCX set top includes a fan for cooling and the option for an external hard drive During normal operation the DCX set top emits a low humming noise...

Page 15: ... 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 ...

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