Motorola DCH3200 installation manual Installation

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Setting

HDMI/YPbPr

Output

4:3 Override

Closed Caption

Service Selection

Font Size

Font Style

Font Color

Font Opacity

Description

Allows you to specify the video output format of the DCH receiver for all content (when the 4:3 override setting is Off) or for all 480p, 720p, and 1080i content (when the 4:3 override is used). Options include 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i. By default, the

1080i option is selected. The options are used as follows:

•1080i — The DCH receiver will present programs in the High Definition 1080i format (1920 x 1080 pixels).

•720p — The DCH receiver will present programs in the High Definition 720p format (1280 x 720 pixels).

•480p — The DCH receiver will present programs in the Enhanced Definition 480p format (720 x 480 pixels).

•480i — The DCH receiver will present programs in the Standard Definition 480i format (720 x 480 pixels).

Some televisions may only support certain video formats. Please consult your television’s user manual for more information on format compatibility.

The DCH receiver can detect when the HDMI connection is in use. If you are not using the HDMI connection on the DCH receiver, the HDMI/YPbPr Output setting will display as YPbPr Output in the User Settings Menu.

The 4:3 Override setting allows you to specify the video output format of the DCH receiver when it is tuned to a standard-definition program or playing back a standard- definition program from the DVR. Options include 480i, 480p, Stretch, and Off. By default, the 480i option is selected. The options are used as follows:

•480i — The DCH receiver will present standard definition programs in the Standard Definition 480i format (720 x 480 pixels).

•480p — The DCH receiver will present standard definition programs in the Enhanced Definition 480p format (720 x 480 pixels).

•Stretch — The DCH receiver will automatically stretch all standard definition programs to a widescreen aspect ratio and present the video in the format designated by the HDMI/YPbPr Output setting. Note that the Stretch option is only available when the TV Type setting is 16:9.

•Off — The DCH will create a widescreen version of a standard-definition program by adding black bars to the left and the right of the picture and present the video in the format designated by the HDMI/YPbPr Output setting.

Some televisions may only support certain video formats. Please consult your television’s user manual for more information on format compatibility.

If the HDMI/YPbPr Output setting is 480i, the 4:3 Override feature is disabled and is no longer selectable in the menu. The 4:3 Override feature is available when the HDMI/YPbPr Output setting is 1080i, 720p, or 480p.

Turns closed captions off or on. The front panel display indicates the status of the closed captions. Defaults to DISABLED. Options are ENABLED or DISABLED.

Sets the service used for closed captions:

•Digital: PRIMARY LANGUAGE, SECONDARY LANGUAGE, 3, 4, 5, or 6. The default is PRIMARY LANGUAGE.

Sets the font size for closed captions. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO, STANDARD, LARGE, or SMALL.

Sets the font style for closed captions. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO, MONO SERIF, PROPORTION SERIF, MONO NO SERIF, PROPORTION NO SERIF, CASUAL, CURSIVE, or SMALL.

Sets the font color. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO, WHITE, BLACK, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, or CYAN.

Sets the opacity. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO, TRANSPARENT,

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Contents DCH3200 Page Important Safety Considerations N T I L a T E FCC Declaration of Conformity Page Contents Figures Tables Page Introduction Tuners FeaturesCompany From USA or Canada Outside USA or Canada If You Need HelpCalling for Repairs Page Front Panel Format Button Front PanelOperation Rear panel connections Rear PanelCard Page Hdmi Before You BeginDetermine if you are connecting to a Installation OverviewInstallation Cabling to an Hdtv Cabling to an Hdtv for VideoCabling to an Hdtv and an A/V receiver Cabling to an Hdtv and an A/V ReceiverCabling to a Standard-Definition stereo TV Cabling to a Standard-Definition TV and an A/V ReceiverCabling an audio receiver Cabling to a Standard-Definition TV and Audio ReceiverDCH3200 front panel provides Data Device ConnectionsUSB EthernetOptimizing the High-Definition Settings Operational Check for the Remote ControlVolume control Channel selectionSetting TV Type Description Installation Graphics Overlaying the Video Using the Diagnostics DiagnosticsGeneral Status Example General Status display no errorField Description Error Code DescriptionGeneral Status fields are Purchase Status fields are Purchase StatusOut-Of-Band OOB Status Out-Of-Band Status fields are EMM PID Agile OOB Tuner HuntingPID LKCIn-Band Status Second Error Counts Field Description ModeIn-Band Status fields are PCR LockFront panel display of a unit address Unit AddressMAC Unit Address fields areSeparable Security Diagnostics Current Channel Status Mpeg Current Channel status fields areAPS CCICIT DRMRF Modem Upstream RF upstream modem front panel display RF Modem fields areCode Modules Front panel display for code modules Alternating withCode Modules fields are Audio/Video Status Memory ConfigurationNvram Allocated Nvram in KBAudio Spdif Xxxxxxxxxxxx OSD Display Definition Subtitle DigitalPiP Focus InputInterface Status Diagnostics Interface Status fields are Setting Description TV Type User Setting StatusService Setting Description OverrideClosed CaptionDocsis Status Docsis Fields areField Description Network AccessInitialize BPI System UpApplication Specific Information UPM Interactive StatusInteractive Status fields are Socket Port MAC AbortCntr Keypad Front Panel Indicators Page Not power on Problem Possible Solution DCH receiver willRemote control When viewing cableNo graphics or Problem Possible SolutionProgram guides Appear on the TVOn all four sides Problem Possible Solution There are black barsColors do not appear Correctly

DCH3200 specifications

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