Motorola DCP501 manual I n g t h e D C P 5 0 1 T u n e r, Tuning Radio Stations

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U s i n g t h e D C P 5 0 1 T u n e r

This section describes:

How to tune radio stations

How to Program the DCP501 to tune to your favorite stations with the preset option

Tuning Radio Stations

To tune the radio on the DCP501:

1Press SOURCE to tuner or press AM/FM. The DCP501 displays: The last radio station tuned

The radio band— AM or FM (also shown on your TV)

The preset number assigned to that station if one has been assigned

2Press AM/FM to select the radio band.

3 Press tune ST on the front of the DCP501 or ( ) on the remote control to change the frequency. The frequency changes in 200kHz steps in FM and 10kHz steps in AM. Press and hold tune on either the DCP501 front panel or the DCP501 remote control and DCP501 display A U T O icon turns on and the DCP501 scans to the next radio station.

If the tuned signal received is strong, the T U N E D icon turns on. For a stereo FM station, the S T icon also turns on. If the signal is weak, S T (stereo) flashes. Press FM MODE to improve the sound, which causes the receiver to operate in monaural (mono) mode, and the S T icon turns off. Press FM MODE again to return to stereo operation.

Note: The red S T (stereo) icon, which corresponds to AM/FM broadcasts, is different from the S T (stereo) icon that corresponds to audio playback from all other sources.

Presetting Radio Stations

You can enter up to 30 preset stations to quickly access your favorite radio station. The 30 stations can be assigned to any combination of AM and FM stations that you would like. To preset radio stations with the DCP501 tuner:

1Tune to the desired radio station.

2Press SELECT or OK. The P R E S E T icon flashes at the same time as the station number below it, for example 1 0 5 . 3.

3Press CHANNEL/PRESETST to select the desired preset number to store the station on or directly enter the preset number using the numeric buttons on your DCP501 remote control.

4Press SELECT or OK to accept your changes. The P R E S E T icon and the preset number stop flashing.

A new preset can be stored over an old one by following the same procedure.

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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 Operation101 108109 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 DescriptionStop SKIP·SEARCHLoader Item Indicator/Icon Description P 5 0 1 Di sp l a yDCP501 display 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 DAYSelecting TV and VCR Setup Codes Press once enter Bass Level Change modeTone 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 F o re Y o u B eg i n St al l i n g t h e D CP 5 0Caut ION Co rd i n g Y o u r C o n n ec t i o n s Recording your connection sN n ec t i n g Y o u r T VideoVid eo conn ections to you r TV 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 Audio Connections for Your VCR Stereo VCRStereo V CR audio connections 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 needF o r e Y o u B e g i n D e T e x tDCP5 01 Us er Guide Input Setup T t i n g U p a u d i oOn screen Display DCP501 Display 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 ∨ Advanced Audio Setup Feature DescriptionPanel lighting to a dimmer level 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 Tuning Radio Stations Presetting Radio StationsI n g t h e D C P 5 0 1 T u n e r 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 DCP501Resume Play Media Type Icon displayedWith a DVD 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 DVDUsing Bookmarks on a DVD Recalling a Bookmarked Scene on a DVDClearing a Bookmark on a DVD Program Edit on a DVD Insert Chapter on a DVD Delete Program on a DVDExiting Program Play 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 TrackUsing Bookmarks on a CD Recalling a Bookmarked Selection on a CDClearing a Bookmark on a CD Program Edit on a CD Program a Playlist with the TV Turned OnInsert Track on a CD Delete Program on a CDUsing the Repeat Feature Program a Playlist with the TV Turned OffExiting Program Play on a CD 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.

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