background image

Configuring the User Settings 

B

 

 

 

High-Definition All-Digital Dual Tuner DVR Set-top DCX3520e-M 

 User Guide 

35 

365-095-22821-x.1 

 

 

 

 

Table 4: Additional Closed Caption Settings Field Definitions 

Setting 

Description 

Service Selection 

Sets the service used by the DCX3520e-M to render (draw) the closed captions: 

 

Analog

—Affects closed captions for analog and digital standard definition 

services. Available options are: CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, T1, T2, T3, or T4. The 

default setting is CC1. 

 

Digita

l—Affects closed captions for digital enhanced definition and high 

definition services. Available options are: Primary Language, Secondary 
Language, 3, 4, 5, or 6. The default setting is Primary Language. 

Font Size 

Sets the font size used for rendering (drawing) closed captions. The default 
setting is Auto. Available options include: Auto, Standard, Large, or Small.  

Font Style 

Sets the font style used for rendering (drawing) closed captions. The default 
setting is Auto. Available options include: Auto, Mono Serif, Proportion Serif, 

Mono No Serif, Proportion No Serif, Casual, Cursive, or Small Capitals. 

Font Color 

Sets the font color used for rendering (drawing) closed captions. The default 
setting is Auto. Available options include: Auto, White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, 
Yellow, Magenta, or Cyan.  

Font Opacity 

Sets the opacity 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 rendering (drawing) closed captions. Available 

options include: Auto, White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, or 
Cyan. The default setting is Auto. 

Background Color 

Sets the background color used for rendering (drawing) closed captions. The 
default setting is Auto. Available options include: Auto, White, Black, Red, 

Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, or Cyan.  

Background 

Opacity 

Sets the background opacity used for rendering (drawing) closed captions. The 

default setting is Auto. Available options include: Auto, Transparent, 
Translucent, Solid, or Flashing. 

Settings 

Sets the default settings for closed captions (Auto) or restores the settings you 

had previously configured (User) allowing you to easily change the closed 
caption settings between their default settings and your customized settings. 
The default setting is Auto. Available options include: Auto or User. 

Return To Main 
Menu 

Returns you to the User Settings Menu main screen. 

Restore Default 
CC Settings 

To reset all of the Additional Closed Caption settings to their default values, 
navigate to this option and press the 

 key.  

 

061713

Summary of Contents for DCX3520e-M

Page 1: ...User Guide DCX3520e M High Definition All Digital Dual Tuner DVR Set top 061713 ...

Page 2: ... 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 provide notification of such revision or change Motorola provides this guide without warranty of any kind implied...

Page 3: ...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 ...

Page 4: ...e 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 installation This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with...

Page 5: ...mérique 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 Motorola product do not dispose of the product with residential or commercial waste Recycling your Motorola Equipment Please do not dispose of this product with your residential or commercial waste Some countries or regions such as the European Union have set up sy...

Page 6: ...er the Software you must at the same time transfer the Product and all copies of the Software if applicable to the same person 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 1 Loan distribute rent lease give sublicense or otherwise transfer the Software in whole or in part to any othe...

Page 7: ...ed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without reference to conflict of laws principles THIS LICENSE SHALL TERMINATE 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 GOVERNM...

Page 8: ...l Video Recorder DVR 6 Using the External DVR Expansion Feature 7 Connecting Your DCX Set top 8 Video Connection Options 8 HDMI 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 Connecting an HDTV Separate Video Audio Connections 11 Cable In 11 DVI 11 Component Video YPbPr 11 Audio 12 Connecting ...

Page 9: ...Subtitle and DVS Settings Field Definitions 37 Table 6 Advanced Audio Video Settings Field Definitions 39 Figures Figure 1 Front Panel 2 Figure 2 Rear Panel 3 Figure 3 Connecting an HDTV Single Connection for Video Audio 10 Figure 4 Connecting an HDTV Separate Video Audio Connections 12 Figure 5 Connecting an A V Receiver Audio 13 Figure 6 Connecting an SDTV 14 Figure 7 Connecting a Standard Defin...

Page 10: ... Dual Tuner DVR Set top DCX3520e M User Guide x 365 095 22821 x 1 Figure 16 Additional Closed Caption Settings menu screen 34 Figure 17 Subtitle and DVS Settings Menu Screen 36 Figure 18 Advanced Audio Video Settings Menu Screen 38 061713 ...

Page 11: ...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 entertainment system Ple...

Page 12: ...duction B High Definition All Digital Dual Tuner DVR Set top DCX3520e M User Guide 2 365 095 22821 x 1 Front Panel Figure 1 Front Panel Number Description 1 Power Turns the set top on and off standby 061713 ...

Page 13: ...utputs YPbPr Component 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 o...

Page 14: ...ontrol 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...

Page 15: ... High Definition 1080i 1920 x 1080 pixels High Definition 1080p 1920 x 1080 pixels available only on HDMI High Definition 720p 1280 x 720 pixels Enhanced Definition 480p 720 x 480 pixels Standard Definition 480i 720 x 480 pixels The DCX3520e 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 v...

Page 16: ...lities This feature extends the DVR experience to 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 DCX3520e M set top you can Record Programming The total hours of recorded content will vary based on the stora...

Page 17: ... 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 DCX3520e M displays a message when formatting is complete and if the operation succeeded or failed During formatting of the external hard disk drive the DCX3520e M will perform several tests to determine if the hard drive s performance is acceptable for DVR func...

Page 18: ...tions 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 and HDMI allow you to view both High Definition and Standard Definition TV programming Composite video connections allow...

Page 19: ... s speakers as the primary audio source 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 and SDTV The YPbPr connectors on your DCX set top provide HDTV and SDTV component video Note Component video do...

Page 20: ...F coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCX set top HDMI If your TV has an HDMI 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 If you have an audio video receiver and are not using your TV s speakers go to Connecting an A V Receiver Audio Figure 3 Connec...

Page 21: ...DTV 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 below 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 an...

Page 22: ...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 Figure 4 Connecting an HDTV Separate Video Audio Connections Note Only one video connection and one audio connection need to be mad...

Page 23: ...udio 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 the audio L R connectors on the A V receive...

Page 24: ...set top and the audio L R connectors on the Standard Definition 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 aud...

Page 25: ...VIDEO OUT connector on the DCX3520e 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 the SDTV Note These video connection ...

Page 26: ...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 conn...

Page 27: ...e M User Guide 17 365 095 22821 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 061713 ...

Page 28: ...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 Motorola for external DVR...

Page 29: ...nced 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 depend...

Page 30: ...raphics 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 On screen graphics are not available on all video output combinations 061713 ...

Page 31: ...ons 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 061713 ...

Page 32: ... subtitle and power settings for the DCX3520e M Before you adjust the output settings 1 Connect the DCX3520e M to the TV and other home entertainment devices 2 Connect the provided power supply to the DCX3520e M and an AC power outlet 3 Initialize the DCX3520e M and authorize it for services 4 Turn the TV on Note When using an HDMI connection between the DCX3520e M and the television be sure to ha...

Page 33: ...ote control If the TV is on the on screen User Settings menu lists the DCX3520e M settings that can be adjusted If no HDMI device is connected to the DCX3520e M the default User Settings menu appears as follows Figure 11 Default User Settings Menu when no HDMI connection is in place If the DCX3520e M is connected via HDMI to a display device such as a television the default User Settings menu is u...

Page 34: ...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 061713 ...

Page 35: ...erbox A standard screen television is connected to the DCX3520e 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 DCX3520e M and widescreen programs should be cropped so the picture fills the entire screen HDMI YPbPr Output Allows you to select the video format of the HDMI and or Co...

Page 36: ...an support the 1080p60 format The DCX3520e M is designed to provide excellent video quality when converting any program to the 1080p60 video format If your television supports 1080p60 video input it is highly recommended to adjust the HDMI YPbPr Output setting to the 1080p60 setting 4 3 Override Allows you to select the video output format of the DCX3520e M when it is tuned to a Standard Definitio...

Page 37: ...ed captions on any video output When this option is set to Enabled the DCX3520e M renders draws closed captions on all video outputs if closed captions are included in the program Disabled is the default setting Additional Closed Caption Settings Allows you to customize the style and appearance of closed captions Selecting this presents a new menu screen with settings specific to closed captions i...

Page 38: ... the DCX3520e M The DCX3520e M is capable of receiving and decoding a number of different digital video formats When operating in native mode the DCX3520e M generates the video output format that most closely matches the broadcast video format For example if the DCX3520e M is configured to operate in native mode a channel broadcast in the 720p format is output to the television in the 720p format ...

Page 39: ...isplay 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 DCX3520e M cannot convert any other broadcast format to the 1080p3...

Page 40: ...p 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 DCX3520e M can also convert any other broadcast format to the 480p video format 480p is an enhanced definition video i...

Page 41: ... 1 Additional HDMI Settings Screen The Additional HDMI Settings menu configures advanced options that affect the operation of the DCX3520e 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 061713 ...

Page 42: ...d to the DCX3520e 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 DCX3520e M passes ...

Page 43: ...t to either 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 ...

Page 44: ...reen 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 061713 ...

Page 45: ...city 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 re...

Page 46: ...itles 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 a...

Page 47: ...Renders 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 DCX3520e M is not capable of translating subtitles from one language to another For example if French subtitles are included with the program the DCX3520e M cannot translate them to into Portuguese if the Language option has been set to...

Page 48: ...t volume levels across channels programs and commercials to the same approximate output volume As a result sudden volume changes are reduced and the overall volume output of the DCX3520e M is more consistent The Video Sharpness feature 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 te...

Page 49: ...en viewing a standard definition SD program on the DCX3520e M The Video Sharpness setting affects the HDMI and Component Video YPbPr outputs Level of 3 is the default value The DCX3520e 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 c...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...op and the TV are firmly connected Verify that the coaxial cable feed is firmly connected to the DCX 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 t...

Page 52: ...lack bars 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 settin...

Page 53: ...Motorola Mobility LLC 101 Tournament Drive Horsham PA 19044 www motorola com 365 095 22821 x 1 02 13 061713 ...

Reviews: