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User Guide QIP27xx Series Set-Top T erminals Standard- Definition Watch and Record DVR UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Graphical...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not ...
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Regulatory Information Federal Communications Commission Radio and Television Interface Statement for a Class ‘B’ Device This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class ...
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Software License IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE (“LICENSE”) CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU USE ANY SOFTWARE, FIRMWARE AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION (“SOFTWARE”) PROVIDED WITH MOTOROLA’S DIGITAL CABLE ...
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Contact Us For technical support of your set-top, call Motorola Support at 1-866-668-2271 or 1-866-MOT-BCS1. For questions about your TV service, call your local service provider. For Motorola consume...
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QIP27xx User Guide CONTENTS Introduction .............................................................................................3 QIP27xx — Front and Back Panels....................................
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Connecting your Set-Top to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR ...............19 Connecting a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR.....................................20 Connecting your Set-Top to an A/V Receiver, TV, and...
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QIP27xx User Guide INTRODUCTION Congratulations on receiving a Motorola QIP27xx Series Standard-Definition Set-top Terminal. This product will enable you to enjoy the outstanding quality of all-digita...
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QIP27xx — Front and Back Panels Front Panel CHANNELCURSOR INFO OPTION MSGS. RECORD MENU GUIDE ON MUTE REMOTE POWER SELECT SD DVR QIP6400 Front Panel Description Item Description 1 INFO switch — Displa...
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QIP27xx User Guide Back Panel Back Panel Description Item Description 1 RF IN — Connects to digital TV input from your service provider 2* IR — Enables QIP27xx to control a VCR while recording a selec...
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OPERATION Turning Power On and Off Press POWER on the front panel to turn the set-top on or off. When using the remote control, be sure you press CABLE before pressing POWER. Changing Channels You can...
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QIP27xx User Guide DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER (DVR) – QIP27XX MODELS ONLY The QIP27xx is equipped with an internal hard drive for digital video recording of standard definition TV (SDTV) programs. Storage...
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Simultaneously Record Two Shows Record two programs from two different channels at the same time Simultaneously Record Shows and Watch a Recorded Program Watch a program recorded on your QIP27xx while...
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QIP27xx User Guide This screen appears if the HDMI port is not active: USER SETTINGS TV TYPE 16:9 (4.3 LETTERBOX, 4:3 PAN/SCAN) 4:3 OVERRIDE 480i (480p, STRETCH, OFF) CLOSED CAPTION DISABLED SERVICE S...
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User Settings Setting Description TV TYPE Sets the aspect ratio. The front panel display indicates the type you select. The default is 16:9. Options are 16:9 for wide screen TVs, or 4:3 LETTERBOX or 4...
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QIP27xx User Guide Setting Description FONT COLOR Sets the font color for closed captions — AUTO, WHITE, BLACK, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, or CYAN. The default is AUTO. FONT OPACITY Sets the o...
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ON-SCREEN GRAPHICS The QIP27xx can generate graphics that overlay the video programming or fill the entire television screen. Common examples include on-screen menus (such as the User Setting menu), c...
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QIP27xx User Guide Important Safety Considerations inches CHANNELCURSOR inches INFO OPTION inches MSGS. RECORD MENU GUIDE ON MUTE REMOTE POWER SELECT SD DVR QIP6400 Follow these important safety guide...
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Video Connection Options The QIP27xx offers Composite video, S-video, and RF coaxial connections to allow you to view standard definition TV programming Use these guidelines to determine the best vide...
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QIP27xx User Guide RECORDING YOUR CONNECTIONS Use this diagram to record connections between your home entertainment components. You can use this diagram to reconnect your system if you move the equip...
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Connecting an A/V Receiver — Audio Only There are three options available for audio connections to your A/V receiver: • Optical (OPTICAL SPDIF) • Coaxial (SPDIF) • Stereo audio (AUDIO R and L) If your...
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QIP27xx User Guide CONNECTING YOUR SET-TOP TO A STEREO TV RF (75 ohm) S-Video Video Audio connector connector connector connector QIP27xx Series RISK OF DO ELECTRIC NOT OPEN SHOCK SWITCHED -125V 60Hz ...
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Connecting a Stereo TV 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the service provider’s wall outlet and to the RF IN connector on the set-top. 2 Connect the stereo audio cable to the AUDIO R and L connectors o...
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QIP27xx User Guide CONNECTING YOUR SET-TOP TO A STEREO TV AND STEREO VCR RF (75 ohm) Video Audio connector connector connector SWITCHED -125V 60Hz 4A MAX 500W MAX UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT
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Connecting a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable to the service provider’s wall outlet and to the CABLE IN connector on the set-top. 2 Connect a stereo audio cable to the AUDIO OUT ...
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QIP27xx User Guide CONNECTING YOUR SET-TOP TO AN A/V RECEIVER, TV, AND VCR RF (75 ohm) Video Audio Digital audio Optical connector connector connector connector connector QIP27xx Series RISK OF CAUTIO...
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Connecting an A/V Receiver, TV, and VCR If your equipment supports it: • The optical (square SPDIF connector) or coaxial (round SPDIF connector) audio outputs may be used in place of the stereo audio ...
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QIP27xx User Guide DATA DEVICES S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT ETHERNET RF IN SPDIF SMART CARD AUDIO OUT USB OPTICAL SPDIF TV PASS CARD Do not attempt to connect data devices without contacting your service provid...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling your service provider, review this troubleshooting guide. This information is to help you quickly solve a problem. If your problem persists, contact your service provide...
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QIP27xx User Guide Problem Possible Solution There is no audio Verify that the MUTE button on the set-top or the remote when viewing control has not been pressed. Press MUTE on the remote channels con...
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Problem Possible Solution There is no video Verify that the TV is powered on and set to the on the TV screen appropriate input source for the set-top. Verify that the set-top is powered on and tuned t...
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