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Troubleshooting113

 

 

 

Problem

Possible Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is no

 

 

Check that the TV is powered on.

 

 

 

 

 

Verify that the DCP501 is properly connected to the TV as defined in the

 

 

 

picture on the TV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Installation” section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Verify that the TV is set to the appropriate input source (Input1, Input2, etc.).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Verify that the DCP501 is set to the appropriate output mode (DVD, CATV,

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

Video1, etc.).

 

 

 

 

Replace the video cables.

 

 

 

 

 

The picture is not

 

 

Verify that the picture source is not presented in black and white.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace the S-Video cable.

 

 

 

in color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The picture

 

 

Check that speakers or other electrical devices that are near the TV are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

properly shielded.

 

 

 

appears

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

discolored or

 

 

 

 

 

 

improperly tinted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

d

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is no

 

 

Verify that the coaxial cable is properly connected to the DCP501 as defined in

 

 

 

 

 

the “Installation” section.

 

 

 

picture when in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Verify that the DCP501 is properly connected to the TV as defined in the

 

 

 

CATV mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Installation” section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Verify that the DCP501 is authorized for cable TV service as applicable. If not

 

 

 

 

 

 

authorized, call you local cable TV provider or perform a channel scan as

 

 

 

 

 

 

described in the “Operation” section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The RF signal may not be adequate for the DCP501. Call the cable TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

provider for assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The picture is

 

 

The RF signal may not be adequate for the DCP501. Call the cable TV

 

 

 

 

 

provider for assistance.

 

 

 

“blocky” and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The cable TV provider may be experiencing technical difficulties. Call the cable

 

 

 

appears to be

 

 

 

CATV

“skipping”.

 

 

TV provider for assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some channels

 

 

The DCP501 is capable of receiving both analog and digital channels. Digital

 

 

 

channels provide improved clarity and quality when compared to analog

 

 

 

look better than

 

 

channels. Call the cable TV provider for more information.

 

 

 

others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The DCP501 does

 

 

Verify that the DCP501 is authorized for digital cable TV service.

 

 

 

 

 

The DCP501 may not have an IPG loaded onto the device. Call the cable TV

 

 

 

not have a TV

 

 

 

 

 

program guide

 

 

provider for assistance.

 

 

 

that displays on

 

 

 

 

 

 

the TV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The IPG does not

 

 

Under certain conditions, the DCP501 may take several hours to acquire the

 

 

 

 

 

applicable program data. Call the cable TV provider for more information.

 

 

 

have any

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unplug the DCP501 from the AC outlet, wait five seconds, and plug the

 

 

 

information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DCP501 back into the AC outlet. It may take several hours for the DCP501 to

 

 

 

 

 

 

acquire the applicable guide data.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call the cable TV provider for assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DCP501 User Guide

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Contents P 5 0 M e T h e a t e r S y s t e m E r G u i d e Repairs Important Safeguards Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Contact Us Contents Presetting Radio Stations Selecting Preset Radio Stations Advanced Audio SetupUsing Cable TV Record Using Catv Channel Scan Operation109 101108 TV and VCR Setup Codes TroubleshootingSpecifications Language CodesIntroduction Before Operating This UnitButton Before You BeginDocument Conventions FunctionE r v i e w At u r esE r v i e w Types of Discs You Can Use P p l i ed Ac c e s so ri e sSc I n f o r m at i o n DVDStoring Discs Cleaning DiscsHandling Discs Region NumbersRo n t P an el Item Control DescriptionLoader StopSKIP·SEARCH DCP501 display Item Indicator/Icon DescriptionP 5 0 1 Di sp l a y Indicator/Icon Description Chapter to indicate Title or Chapter Repeat26 27 28 29 30 3132 33 34 35 36 A r P an el DCP501 r ear pan elAudio Item DescriptionDigital Audio REC OUTItem Description E ra t i n g t h e R em o t e Co n t ro l Remo te contro l DCP501 User GuideButton Item Description Prog INPUT/TV/VCRShuffle TapeMusic Button DescriptionExit DAYTone Selecting TV and VCR Setup CodesPress once enter Bass Level Change mode Verifying a Setup Code Using Blink Back Finding a Setup Code Installing Batteries in Remote Control Battery placemen t in r emo te contro lInstallation Caut ION F o re Y o u B eg i nSt al l i n g t h e D CP 5 0 Co rd i n g Y o u r C o n n ec t i o n s Recording your connection sVid eo conn ections to you r TV N n ec t i n g Y o u r TVideo Composite vid eo connectio ns to your TV Connecting to cab le TV N n ec t i n g t o Ca b l e TSpeaker Placement Examp le of sp eaker p lacem entConnecting Speaker Cords Speaker and Subwoofer ConnectionsConnecting Your Front Speakers and Active Subwoofer Connecting fron t speaker s and active subwoo ferConnecting Your Front Speakers and Passive Subwoofer Connecting fron t speaker s and passive subwooferConnecting Your Surround and Center Speakers Connecting surround and center speaker sN n ec t i n g Y o u r V C R Video Connections for Your VCRVideo Vid eo conn ections to you r V CRComposite vid eo connectio ns to your V CR Stereo V CR audio connections Audio Connections for Your VCRStereo VCR Mono VCR Mono V CR audio connectio nsConnecting Other Audio/Video Sources Connections fo r an altern ate deviceG i t al Au d i o Co n n e ct i o n s Dig ital aud io conn ection sN n ec t i n g a T ap e De c k o r C D P l a y e r Audio connectionsN n ec t i n g t h e a M an d F M An t en n a s Antenna conn ection sN n ec t i n g f o r P o w e r N n ec t i n g t o t h e F ro n t P an elDCP501 Front p anel connections Cables you will needDCP5 01 Us er Guide F o r e Y o u B e g i nD e T e x t On screen Display DCP501 Display Input SetupT t i n g U p a u d i o T on P U P U T Subwoofer and Speakers T U P menu on your TV or a U D I O S E T onPress down arrow ∨ T U P O S S T U P V E L B W O S E Q Press Select or OK, or press left arrow R G E Press Select or OK Center Setup Press down arrow ∨ N T Z E N T S T a N C E Press Select or OK Surround Setup Press down arrow ∨ R R O U P S T a N C E U N D U R N T U P R R O U N D Press Select or OK and N O flashes Test Tone Adjust T U P menu on your TV or a U D I O T onPress down arrow ∨ twice T R Speaker LocationF T G H TJ U S T T R After setting the level for all speakers, press down arrow ∨ Panel lighting to a dimmer level Advanced Audio SetupFeature Description Press down arrow ∨ three times Press right arrow and O N flashes T U M E L T U L R N N U T U G H T M E L T U L R N N U Press down arrow Press Select or OK and D I M flashes Summary of Night Mode Operation RangeUsing Cable TV Record I n g D C P 5 0 1 C a b l e T V F u n c t i o n sC O R D A N N E L Press Setup to exit the C a T V R E C O R D menu Using Catv Channel Scan E L A N Press Setup to exit the C a T V C H a N N E L S C a N menu I n g t h e D C P 5 0 1 T u n e r Tuning Radio StationsPresetting Radio Stations Selecting Preset Radio Stations U n d E f f e c t sChanging the DCP501 Tone Setting I n g t h e D C P 5 0 1 D V D / C D P l a y e r Changing Balance and Fade on the DCP501With a DVD Resume PlayMedia Type Icon displayed Title Chapter Audio Subtitle Angle Bookmarks Disc Type Using the DVD Banner DisplayFast Motion Playback Picture Search Selecting a DVD TitleSelecting a DVD Chapter Changing the Audio Language on a DVDChanging the Subtitle Language on a DVD Changing the Camera Angle on a DVDClearing a Bookmark on a DVD Using Bookmarks on a DVDRecalling a Bookmarked Scene on a DVD Program Edit on a DVD Exiting Program Play on a DVD Insert Chapter on a DVDDelete Program on a DVD Using the Repeat Feature Repeat PlayTrack Introscan Bookmarks Elapsed Time Disc Type Using the CD Banner DisplayUsing IntroScan on a CD Selecting a CD TrackClearing a Bookmark on a CD Using Bookmarks on a CDRecalling a Bookmarked Selection on a CD Program Edit on a CD Program a Playlist with the TV Turned OnInsert Track on a CD Delete Program on a CDExiting Program Play on a CD Using the Repeat FeatureProgram a Playlist with the TV Turned Off Random Play Playing an MP3 Audio CD on the DCP501 On-Screen Display when Playing an MP3 CD Programming Selections from an MP3 CDDeleting Selections from an MP3 CD Selecting Specific Folder and Files for PlaybackDVD Setup Select DCP5 01 Us er Guide DCP5 01 Us er Guide DCP5 01 Us er Guide 3 L e t t e r b o I N T U P N U A N N E L X I T Resetting Your Password Mute On screen Display DCP501 Display Volume Up/Down On screen Display DCP501 DisplayOther On-Screen Text Messages DVD/CD Playback Control On screen DisplayControl Problem Possible SolutionPower RemoteOr very little sound From a poweredThere is no sound From the speakersVideo Player DVD/CDTuner RecordingG i t a l C a b l e R e c e i v e r R e c e i v e r a n d a m p l i f i e rFront Panel Inputs D / C D P l a y e rP u t / O u t p u t Front Panel OutputsN e r a l Rear Panel OutputsTV Setup Codes Manufacturer TV Setup CodeJBL NAD SSS VCR Setup Codes Manufacturer VCR Setup CodeKLH STS TMK Language CodeN g u a g e codes DCP CSRDAT DTSPPV PCRPID QAMDCP501 User Guide Mgbi
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DCP501 specifications

The Motorola DCP501 is a versatile and powerful digital cable receiver designed to enhance your television viewing experience. This set-top box caters to the demands of modern digital broadcasting and is packed with advanced features that ensure seamless access to content. One of its main highlights is its compatibility with MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 formats, allowing users to enjoy both standard and high-definition channels without any hassle.

Equipped with a user-friendly interface, the DCP501 makes navigation a breeze. The intuitive menu system allows users to access their favorite channels, manage parental controls, and set up recording features without any technical expertise. The device also supports digital video recording, enabling users to capture shows and movies directly to a storage medium. This convenient feature allows for pausing live TV, rewinding, and scheduling recordings to ensure you never miss a favorite program.

In terms of connectivity, the Motorola DCP501 offers multiple outputs, including HDMI, component, and composite video, making it compatible with a wide range of televisions. This extensive connectivity ensures that both old and new TV models can easily integrate the DCP501 into their setup. Additionally, the device includes USB ports, providing the option to expand storage and connect to other multimedia devices.

The Motorola DCP501 is designed with security in mind, incorporating advanced encryption technologies to safeguard content and prevent unauthorized access. The device supports industry-standard content protection mechanisms, ensuring a secure and reliable viewing experience for users while complying with broadcasting regulations.

Another noteworthy characteristic is its energy efficiency. The Motorola DCP501 is designed to consume less power compared to traditional set-top boxes, contributing to reduced electricity bills while minimizing environmental impact. This sustainable approach to technology reflects Motorola's commitment to innovation and eco-friendliness.

Overall, the Motorola DCP501 stands out as an advanced digital cable receiver that combines functionality with user-centric features. Its robust performance, comprehensive channel support, and eco-friendly design make it an ideal choice for cable subscribers seeking a high-quality viewing experience. Whether accessing live television, recorded programs, or on-demand content, the DCP501 is a reliable companion for today’s digital media landscape.
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