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AT&T U-verse Receiver Installation Manual Motorola Model VIP2500 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Graphical symbols and supplemental warning markings are located on the back and bottom of. Motorola VIP2250 dvr keeps rebooting/freezing My dvr keeps freezing/rebooting. If I turn the tv on, it either freezes and I cant make it change channels or anything else or if I am able to change the channel, it then reboots. The VIP2250 offers the following video outputs: HDTVHDMI or Component video StandardS-Video, Composite video, or RF coaxial To determine the available inputs on your TV, check the manual supplied with the TV or on the TV itself. Use the following guidelines to determine the best connections for your system. Of Motorola Solutions. No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola Solutions. Disclaimer The information in this document is carefully examined, and is believed to be entirely reliable. Page 1 ARRIS Wireless TV Receiver Product Manual VIP2500 For use with your AT&T U-verse TV Service.; Page 2 U-verse VIP2500 Wireless Receiver Product Manual.; Page 3 This manual includes the manufacturer's recommended safeguards and all the information needed to connect your receiver to both your in-home IP network and your entertainment system. The safety and installation information.
Motorola Vip2250 User Manual
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Background, Introductory, and General Information:
| Motorola Spectra Introductory InformationYou should read this article before any of the other articles here in this section. It has an introduction to the Motorola Spectra radios, with background, history, some model-specific information, photos, and other miscellaneous tidbits. |
| Intro to Spectra Radio Configurations by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK A quick run-through of the control heads and radio installation and mounting options. |
| The Spectra Desktop Station by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK What's inside, model number info, configuration switch settings, rear connectors, etc. |
| Setting Up and Using Multiple Coded Squelch (MPL) by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK The steps you need to do with the programming software to activate MPL, and how to use it. |
| Why a 900 MHz Spectra Won't Receive at 902 MHz and What You Can't Do About It by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK Spectras are great radios but they can't receive 902 MHz unless you have some specialized equipment and do a lot of work. |
| Spectra Error Codes by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK A compilation of FAIL and ERROR codes that can be displayed by Spectra radios. |
| A Comparison of Old and New Spectra Circuit Boardsby Robert W. Meister WA1MIK Photos and lists of the major differences between old and new versions of many Spectra circuit boards. |
| A List of Spectra Module (Board) Numbers by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK A summary of info extracted from a number of service manuals. |
| Identifying Spectra Frequency Ranges / Splits by Mike Morris WA6ILQ Photos and things to look for to help identify the range or band split of your radio. |
| Bypassing the Spectra 16-mode Scan Limit 1.1 MB PDF A procedure to increase the number of modes on scan lists. |
| Spectra Lab RSS Hacks and Moflags from BatLabs |
Brochures and Manuals:
| Spectra Sales Brochure 674 kB PDF An original Motorola catalog sheet with abbreviated specifications. |
| Spectra Motorcycle Spec Sheet 189 kB PDF An original Motorola spec sheet with photos and abbreviated specifications. |
| Spectra Conventional Radio System Operator's Manual 4.1 MB PDF |
| Spectra Privacy-Plus Radio System Operator's Manual 2.3 MB PDF |
| Spectra SmartNet Radio System Operator's Manual 4.1 MB PDF |
| Spectra Parts Catalog 1 MB PDF |
| Another Spectra Parts Catalog 240 kB PDF |
| Info on the new Motorola Railroad Locomotive Cab Radio based on the Astro Spectra 140 kB PDF |
| Spectra Clean-Cab Railroad Radio Operator's Manual 780 kB PDF |
| Direct Entry Keyboard (DEK) schematic 614 kB PDF |
| Spectra and Digital Spectra Mobile Radio Installation Manual 950 kB PDF |
| Hand-Held Control Head Single and Dual Radio Instruction Manual 2.8 MB PDF Introductory information only for Option W845ASSP (dual radio) and Option W845AUSP (single radio) with HHCH, SIU, security boxes, etc. Scanned by WA1MIK. Goes with the dual radio article below. |
| Astro Digital Spectra Consolette Instruction Manual 2.6 MB PDF |
| Astro Digital Spectra and Digital Spectra Plus Mobile Radio User Guide 3.5 MB PDF |
| Spectra 25/40 watt UHF Basic Service Manual 4.4 MB PDF Scanned by Tim Owen KF7EUO. |
| Astro Digital Spectra Basic Service Manual 2.5 MB PDF |
| Astro Digital Spectra Detailed Service Manual, part 1 of 4 Chapters 1-6. 2.5 MB PDF |
| Astro Digital Spectra Detailed Service Manual, part 2 of 4 Chapter 7, pages 1-25. 3.7 MB PDF |
| Astro Digital Spectra Detailed Service Manual, part 3 of 4 Chapter 7, pages 26-48. 8.1 MB PDF |
| Astro Digital Spectra Detailed Service Manual, part 4 of 4 Chapter 7, pages 49-134 and appendices. 8.4 MB PDF |
| Astro Digital Spectra Detailed Service Manual 20.5 MB PDF The entire manual as one file. Note that the regular Spectra radio shares the same Power Amplifier (PA), Voltage-Controlled Oscillator (VCO), and Receiver Front End (RXFE). Much of the RF Board is similar. The command board is totally different. Unfortunately the control heads are in a separate manual, available below. This manual came out in 2002. |
| Astro Digital Spectra Detailed Service Manual 24.2 MB PDF A 2008 version of the above manual. |
| Astro Digital Spectra Control Heads Service Manual 4.9 MB PDF The Astro Spectra heads are very similar to the regular Spectra mobile radio heads. |
| Spectra Low-Power and Mid-Power Detailed Service Manual 96 MB PDF This manual, sent anonymously, seems to be incomplete. Use the Astro Spectra manuals above for further information. |
Radio and Equipment Modification Articles:
| Spectra Dual Radio Configuration Procedure By Josh Wallace KD5QCZ. This article goes with the Hand-Held Control Head (HHCH) PDF file above. |
| Recapping the Spectra Mobile (a.k.a. the Time-Bomb Capacitors) by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK As the Spectras have been discontinued since the mid to late 1990s, all of them are nowover 15 years old. All of the original surface-mount electrolytic caps MUST BE REPLACED or you risk doing serious damage to the radio. |
| Recapping the Systems 9000 Control Head by Mark Tomany N9WYS The same timb-bomb capacitors exist in these heads as well. |
| Recapping/Refurbishing the Spectra Mobile by David Rudd AI4JI (offsite link) A well-written article with lots of photographs. He sells capacitor kits as well. |
| Build Your Own Spectra Programming Cable by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK |
| Build a Spectra Low- and Medium-power DC Power Cable with Ignition Control by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK |
| How to Hex Edit the Spectra RSS to Enable 900 MHz Amateur Frequencies by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK |
| Spectra 900 MHz VCO Modification by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK Make the VCO operate in the 902-928 MHz range. Also has a similar mod for UHF. |
| Spectra UHF VCO Modification by VK3KBC (offsite link) Make the VCO operate in the 440-450 MHz range. |
| Adding a Preamp to a UHF Spectra Radio by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK Add about a dozen parts and you've got a more sensitive receiver. People are selling kits to do this mod on ebay, of course. |
| Miscellaneous Spectra Topics by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK Hints and kinks that may make your Spectra radio more useful to you. |
| Spectra Hacks (Bitbanging) by James S. Vooght K2JSV Some key locations and values that can make the radio do what you want it to do. |
| Some notes on Replacing the Spectra MLM by Alex Cobleigh K6LPG |
| Spectra UHF Range 3 Modifications for the 440 MHz Amateur Band 965 kB PDF file by Bruce Forestal WB6ARE |
Interfacing Articles and Files:
| Interfacing External Equipment to the Spectra Mobile Radio by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK Signals that are available on the connectors accessible from inside and outside the radio. |
| A Front Panel Microphone Connector for Dash-Mount Spectra Radios by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK A 3D-printed microphone plug allows convenient access to this oddball connector. |
| One approach to adding a COR Signal to the Spectra DB-15 Accessory Connector By Nick Markovich N2XFX Spectras are notably difficult to get much-needed signals out of. Here's one way. |
| Spectra Control Head Ignition Jumper Information by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK |
| Spectra Dash-mount Control Head Interconnect Boards by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK |
| Spectra Control Head Interconnect Board and Cable 116 kB PDF file, scanned by WA1MIK Dash-mount interconnect board and remote-mount interconnect cable. |
| An Extension Cable for Repairing Dash-mount Control Heads by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK For those of you that repair your own equipment, this handy accessory lets you get to the control head while it's connected to the radio. |
| Spectra Command Board Jumpers: Location and Function by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK |
| Spectra Command Board to PA and Accessory Jack Cables by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK |
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Motorola Vip2250 Specifications
- Before doing this, if your dvr keeps rebooting and it's happening more frequently, make sure air vents are not obstructed and device has good air-circulation. The fan/air-intake is located underneath the DVR near the front. Check to make sure it is not blocked (papers underneath being sucked up blocking air-flow or covered in lint/dust). I suggest unplugging unit, taking it outside and blowing out fan-intake are using compressed air. These devices sit working for a long time and can suck up a lot of dust (especially in an environment with pets, smoking, or windows kept open). I suggest an annual clean out as above.
Warning!The reset information below should only be done at your own risk!! In some cases, it could disable your DVR or cable features, requiring a service call or replacement. It's even possible you could be fined if the DVR is damaged.
DVR HDD Reset[edit]
This will wipe out all of your recordings, all scheduled recordings, all series recordings (your series priority list), and all manual recordings!! Write down everything you can before you do this!
- While the DVR is on, push power to turn it off (by pressing CABLE, POWER on your remote control) or by pushing power on your set-top box.
- Immediately press OK on your remote or SELECT on your set-top box. Push it twice. A diagnostics page -- black text on a white background -- will appear on your television screen (make sure television is on).
- While on this screen, perform the following key sequence with your remote:
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- Press the circular counter-clockwise arrow (REPLAY on some remotes) 2 times
- Press the MyDVR (LIST on some remotes) button 3 times
- Press the live button 2 times
- 'Clr' will appear on the LED display.
- Press OK/SELECT to proceed with the reset. The STB should now reformat the hard drive and then perform an STB reset and begin to reload your cable settings and time settings from the head end. It will then begin to populate the guide data over the next two to 24 hours.
(On some systems, the button press pattern may be 1-3-1, not 2-3-2 as above. This is true for all the STBs for Shaw Cable. For the DCH3416, the pattern is 1-3-2.)
DVR Authorization and Factory Full Reset[edit]
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WARNING: This will download and reinstall the DVR firmware and software. This should not erase your user settings or delete your stored recordings on the DVR. This is not guaranteed, proceed at your own risk.
- Unplug the power cord from the DVR.
- On the front of the DVR, press & hold the POWER & MENU buttons while plugging the power cord back into the DVR. The display should now read 'boot'.
- Release the POWER & MENU buttons.
- Press the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons on the DVR (not the remote) until you see 'n dl' on the display.
- Press the OK/SELECT on the DVR to begin authorization & downloading of software, STB/DVR firmware from your cable headend. It could take up to 20 minutes to download the firmware, the software could take up to 2 hours depending on what software your cable provider has. You should see 'n dl' in the LED display with a line moving in a square.
- After it completes this download the DVR will then reboot and begin to download the time settings for the clock along with your cable account info and settings. After this is done, it will begin to populate the Guide info. It could take up to 24 hours to fill in all two weeks of information. Depending on your location, environmental variables and number of users with digital cable or cable Internet, the download can take up to twice as long.
- If the display on your Motorola DVR displays only the number 0 after performing this process, it is in need of a reset by your cable provider. Call them and ask them to reset your box.
Supported Models[edit]
- This procedure is not confirmed to work on the newer DCH-series DVR's.
- It is confirmed to be working on Time Warner Cable DCX-series DVRs.
- It is confirmed to be working on Insight and Cox Communications model 6416 III, Cox Communications model DCT3416 I, and Comcast Cable model 3412 I.
- Did not work on a Charter/Spectrum DCH3416; only options were 'boot', 'disp' and 'diag'.
Remote Control Resets[edit]
Information on resetting the remote control can be found at Programming the RemoteResets
This will wipe out all of your recordings, all scheduled recordings, all series recordings (your series priority list), and all manual recordings!! Write down everything you can before you do this!
- While the DVR is on, push power to turn it off (by pressing CABLE, POWER on your remote control) or by pushing power on your set-top box.
- Immediately press OK on your remote or SELECT on your set-top box. Push it twice. A diagnostics page -- black text on a white background -- will appear on your television screen (make sure television is on).
- While on this screen, perform the following key sequence with your remote:
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- Press the circular counter-clockwise arrow (REPLAY on some remotes) 2 times
- Press the MyDVR (LIST on some remotes) button 3 times
- Press the live button 2 times
- 'Clr' will appear on the LED display.
- Press OK/SELECT to proceed with the reset. The STB should now reformat the hard drive and then perform an STB reset and begin to reload your cable settings and time settings from the head end. It will then begin to populate the guide data over the next two to 24 hours.
(On some systems, the button press pattern may be 1-3-1, not 2-3-2 as above. This is true for all the STBs for Shaw Cable. For the DCH3416, the pattern is 1-3-2.)
DVR Authorization and Factory Full Reset[edit]
Vip2250 Not Recording
WARNING: This will download and reinstall the DVR firmware and software. This should not erase your user settings or delete your stored recordings on the DVR. This is not guaranteed, proceed at your own risk.
- Unplug the power cord from the DVR.
- On the front of the DVR, press & hold the POWER & MENU buttons while plugging the power cord back into the DVR. The display should now read 'boot'.
- Release the POWER & MENU buttons.
- Press the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons on the DVR (not the remote) until you see 'n dl' on the display.
- Press the OK/SELECT on the DVR to begin authorization & downloading of software, STB/DVR firmware from your cable headend. It could take up to 20 minutes to download the firmware, the software could take up to 2 hours depending on what software your cable provider has. You should see 'n dl' in the LED display with a line moving in a square.
- After it completes this download the DVR will then reboot and begin to download the time settings for the clock along with your cable account info and settings. After this is done, it will begin to populate the Guide info. It could take up to 24 hours to fill in all two weeks of information. Depending on your location, environmental variables and number of users with digital cable or cable Internet, the download can take up to twice as long.
- If the display on your Motorola DVR displays only the number 0 after performing this process, it is in need of a reset by your cable provider. Call them and ask them to reset your box.
Supported Models[edit]
- This procedure is not confirmed to work on the newer DCH-series DVR's.
- It is confirmed to be working on Time Warner Cable DCX-series DVRs.
- It is confirmed to be working on Insight and Cox Communications model 6416 III, Cox Communications model DCT3416 I, and Comcast Cable model 3412 I.
- Did not work on a Charter/Spectrum DCH3416; only options were 'boot', 'disp' and 'diag'.
Remote Control Resets[edit]
Information on resetting the remote control can be found at Programming the RemoteResets
