Motorola DCH3200 installation manual Current Channel status fields are, Mpeg

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4 DIAGNOSTICS

Figure 4-7 Current channel status front panel displays

Purchasable indicator

Preview indicator

 

 

P

 

 

 

Digital channel indicator

Epoch authorization code

The Current Channel status fields are:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Field

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type

Indicates whether the channel is analog or digital:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OSD

 

Front panel

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

d

 

 

Digital

 

 

 

 

 

 

aaa

Displays the encryption mode for the channel on the OSD and front panel. It is updated

 

every 5 seconds.

 

 

 

 

For a digital channel:

 

 

 

 

ENC — encrypted

 

 

 

 

UNE — unencrypted

 

 

 

 

CLR — clear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bb

(Digital channels only) The current epoch authorization reason is displayed in the

 

hexadecimal format 0xbb on the OSD and front panel.

 

 

 

 

In-Band

(Digital channels only) The center RF carrier frequency for the digital service. It can be

Frequency

from 54 to 860 MHz.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized

Indicates whether the DCH3200 is authorized for the currently tuned service:

 

YES — authorized

 

 

 

 

NO — not authorized

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchasable

Indicates whether the current program can be purchased for viewing:

 

 

 

 

 

 

OSD

 

Front panel

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

 

on

Can be purchased

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO

 

off

Cannot be purchased

 

 

 

 

Preview

Indicates whether the current program is in preview mode:

 

 

 

 

 

OSD

 

Front panel

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

 

on

In preview mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO

 

off

Not in preview mode

 

 

 

 

MPEG

Indicates whether the video processor is locked to the video stream:

Video Lock

YES — locked

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO—not locked

 

 

 

 

 

MPEG

Indicates whether the audio processor is locked to the audio stream:

Audio Lock

YES — locked

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO — not locked

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 FeaturesIf You Need Help Calling for RepairsCompany From USA or Canada Outside USA or Canada Page Front Panel Format Button Front PanelOperation Rear Panel CardRear panel connections 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 errorError Code Description General Status fields areField Description 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 Interactive Status Interactive Status fields areUPM MAC Abort CntrSocket Port 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

The Motorola DCH3200 is a versatile and advanced digital cable set-top box designed to provide users with a high-quality viewing experience. Known for its efficient performance and user-friendly features, the DCH3200 serves as a gateway to a multitude of digital television channels and services.

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