Motorola Qip2500 3 User Manual

							
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CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
CAUTION:
 
Graphical symbols and supplemental warning ma rking locations on bottom of terminal. 
WARNING 
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTR IC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 
CAUTION 
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN 
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN 
BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. 
 
 
The lightning flash with arrowhead sym bol, within an equilateral triangle, is 
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” 
within the product’s enclosure that may be  of sufficient magnitude to constitute a 
risk of electric shock to persons. 
 
 
The exclamation point, within an equilatera l triangle, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions 
in the literature accompanying the appliance. 
 
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to 
all local codes. 
 
REPAIRS 
If you find the unit in need of repair, contact  your system operator for repair or replacement. 
NOTE TO SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the system inst aller’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that 
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in part icular, specifies that the cable ground shall be 
connected to the grounding system of t he building, as close as possible to the point of cable entry as 
practical.  
						

							
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
1 Read these instructions. 
2 Keep these instructions. 
3 Heed all warnings. 
4 Follow all instructions. 
5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 
6 Clean only with dry cloth. 
7 Do not block any ventilation  openings. Install in accordan ce with the manufacturer’s 
instructions.  
8 Do not install near any heat  sources such as radiators, heat  registers, stoves, or other 
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.  
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or punched particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 
11 Use only attachments/accessories sp ecified by the manufacturer. 
12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms  or when unused for long periods of time. 
13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus 
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has 
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to 
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
 
  
						

							
Regulatory Information 
Federal Communications Commission Radio and Te levision Interface Statement for a Class ‘B’ 
Device 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply  with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limi ts are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in the residential inst allation. This equipment generates, uses and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  used in accordance with the instructions, may 
cause harmful interference to radi o communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 
will not occur in a particular installation. 
If the equipment does cause harmf ul interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the us er is encouraged to try to correct the interference 
by one of the following measures: 
•  Increase the separation between the  equipment and the affected receiver 
•   Connect the equipment on a  circuit different from the one the receiver is on 
•   Ensure that the cover plate for the  security card is secured and tight 
Changes or modification not expressly approved by t he party responsible for compliance could void the 
user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
Declaration of Conformity 
According to 47 CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU 
Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Pe rsonal Computers, Motorola, Inc., 6450 Sequence 
Drive, San Diego, CA 92121, 1-800-225-9446, declares under sole responsibility that the product 
identifies with 47 CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules as a Class B digital device. Each product 
marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. 
Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment  being produced can be expected to be within the 
variation accepted, due to quantity production and test ing on a statistical basis as required by 47 CFR 
2.909. Operation is subject to the following condition:  This device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation. The above named party is responsible for 
ensuring that the equipment complies with the standar ds of 47 CFR, Paragraphs 15.101 to 15.109. The 
Class B digital apparatus meets all requirement s of the Canadian Interface Causing Equipment 
Regulations. 
U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS 
The Product and documentation is provided with  RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The use, duplication or 
disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictio ns as set forth in subdivision (c)(1)(ii) of The Rights 
in Technical Data and Computer Software clause  at 52.227-7013. The contractor/manufacturer is 
Motorola, Inc., Broadband Communications Sector , 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044. 
Canadian Compliance 
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B 
est conformé a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
 
Software License 
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SUBSEQUENT USER OF THIS SOFTWARE.  
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERM S OF THIS LICENSE (I) DO NOT USE THE 
SOFTWARE AND (II) RETURN THE RECEIVER  AND THE SOFTWARE (COLLECTIVELY, 
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PROVIDED WITH THE PRODUCT, TO YOUR POINT OF PURCHASE OR SERVICE PROVIDER, AS 
THE CASE MAY BE, FOR A FULL REFUND. 
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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 consumer products, education, and support: 
 
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 QIP2500 User Guide 
 
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CONTENTS  
Introduction ........................................................................\
........ 2 
Front Panel ........................................................................\
... 3 
Rear Panel ........................................................................\
.... 4 
Using the Remote Cont rol – Example Only ............................. 6 
Basic Operation........................................................................\
.. 7 
Electronic Progr am Guide .................................................. 7 
Audio Output Modes ........................................................... 7 
Audio/Video C onnections ......................................................... 8 
Recording Your  Connections ................................................. 10
 
Connecting your  QIP2500 ....................................................... 11 
Standard TV  Cabling ......................................................... 11 
Standard VCR  Cabling ...................................................... 12 
Composite Video  and S-Video ......................................... 13 
Composite VCR  Cabling ................................................... 14 
Stereo Cabling (VCR  to Stereo)........................................ 15 
Stereo Cabling (TV to Stereo)........................................... 16 
Baseband Cabling ............................................................. 17 
Dolby Digital  Cabling......................................................... 18 
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 19 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
  
 
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INTRODUCTION 
Congratulations on receiving your  state-of-the-art QIP2500 Digital Set-
top Terminal. The QIP2500 brings unsurpassed digital audio and video 
quality to your TV viewing and enabl es electronic program guide (EPG) 
menus that make selecting and view ing programs convenient and easy. 
It’s simple to set up and easy to operate. Based on local services, you 
can purchase Pay-Per-View special events and recent movies via Video-
on-Demand (VOD). VOD is similar to renting a video, including the ability 
to pause, rewind, and fast-forward. 
This guide introduces you to the feat ures and operation of the QIP2500. 
The EPG provides access to the QIP2500 features. 
To get the most out of your QIP2500, be sure to read your EPG 
instruction manual or other liter ature supplied by your service 
provider. 
Your QIP2500 includes or supports the following features: 
•   Superior all-digital video and sound experience 
•   On-screen graphics to support Electronic Program Guide (EPG) 
•   Extended services support, including Pay-Per-View (PPV) and Video-on-
Demand (VOD) 
•   Remote control (supplied by your service provider) 
•   Parental control (using EPG) 
•   Favorite channel  recall (using EPG) 
•   USB 1.1 connectivity (depending on local service offering) 
NOTE 
EPG services and features such as  VOD and PPV are enabled by your 
local service provider. Services may vary based on local offerings and 
promotions. 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
 QIP2500 User Guide 
 
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INTRODUCTION 
 
Front Panel 
The QIP2500 front panel has 11 keys an d an LED display. Use the keys 
to perform basic functions, such as changing channels and turning the 
set-top on and off. Display the current  channel or time of day on the 
LED display by changing the default  settings in the electronic program 
guide. 
Item Description 
1 CURSOR – Moves the cursor in menus and electronic program 
guide (EPG) screens 
2 MESSAGES – Lights to indicate that a message is present 
3 ON – Lights when the unit is turned on 
4 DISPLAY – Displays current channel number or time of day 
5 REMOTE – Flashes when a signal is received from the remote 
control 
6 CHANNEL – Changes the channel up and down 
7 SELECT – Selects menu options and tunes channels from the 
EPG 
8 POWER – Turns the QIP2500 on and off 
9 MENU – Displays the Main Menu 
10 INFO – Displays current channel and program information 
11 GUIDE –Displays the electronic program guide (EPG) 
  
						

							
  
 
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INTRODUCTION  
    
Rear Panel 
Before you begin installing the QIP2500, take a moment to become 
familiar with the rear panel connections. 
These connectors are for home enterta inment cabling. An AC power 
cord connects the QIP2500 to an electrical power outlet. For cabling 
diagrams, see “Connecting Your QIP2500.”