Arris DCT700 DTV Receiver Logo
Posted on Sep 06, 2011
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

DCT700/US - Unable to turn on with remote. Yellow light flashes on then off to brief red light then nothing. Tried removing cables and plugging in to power outlet only, but same result.

1 Answer

toadrules

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Novelist:

An expert who has written 50 answers of more than 400 characters.

Scholar:

An expert who has written 20 answers of more than 400 characters.

  • Expert 192 Answers
  • Posted on Nov 14, 2013
toadrules
Expert
Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Novelist:

An expert who has written 50 answers of more than 400 characters.

Scholar:

An expert who has written 20 answers of more than 400 characters.

Joined: Sep 29, 2008
Answers
192
Questions
0
Helped
52181
Points
256

It sounds like the box is working proper... just needs to wake up. the remote may be your problem.
God Bless Motorola For Giving Us Cable Boxes With No Buttons!
ok, does your remote have lights that flash when you hit buttons?
for example pushing volume lights up tv. if the cable light doesn't flash then it may need reprogrammed. if none of this applies to your remote... sorry

good luck

1 Related Answer

Anonymous

  • 10 Answers
  • Posted on Aug 18, 2010

SOURCE: My DCT6200 cable box keeps

1) have you tried changing that box in that room to another and the box from the other to this room. That may give you an idea of either power or signal strength issue.
2) after it resets does a "dl" show up on the box front. if so it is trying to download a firmware/software update and everythime you power cycle it starts over.
3) turn the box off then hit select and go to option 8. there should be 4 modules enabled.
4) you may need a new box

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

When i turn on the my toshiba theater view tv all that happens is the of/on idicater light just flashes

We recommend you remove the "Digital In" cable connection from the rear of the TV and turn it back on. If the problem persists, we recommend having the TV evaluated by an authorized service center using the below link.

www.panasonic.com/repair

If the TV turns on then we recommend having the Toshiba Home Theater evaluated. Welcome to Panasonic Online Repair
0helpful
2answers

Motorola DCT700 won't power up.

its working correct... thats sounds normal

now you just need to wake it up. turn it on using the remote supplied by your cabe operator. if anything it may be your remote that isn't working. does a "cbl" light or anything light up on the remote when you press the cable box power button? if not try to find out how to put it in cable mode and try again.

wish i had more info

good luck
0helpful
1answer

TV won't turn on power light flashes 10 times

Switch off the TV from remote, then switch off the on/off button on the TV, remove the plug pin from the power outlet. Cool off for 48 hours and then retry. If nothing works, better refer it to a qualified service technician.
0helpful
1answer

I have a dct700 which is displaying only a red light next to the messages and no other lights. I have disconnected and reconnected the box several times and have also checked all the cables. I am not...

those are the only 2 lights on a dct700
the red one usually means you have a message under the menu (probably junk mail about upgrading to video, internet and phone)

try to find out if your on the right channel.
-if a cable goes from your box to the tv use the buttons on your tv to get to 3 or 4
-if the red, white and yellow goes to your tv look for a input or source button on your tv and press it repeatedly till you find the correct input

to clear that message after you get a picture go to menu and try to find something about messages.
0helpful
1answer

The light is blinking red and it wouldnt turn on. It flashes red the green then yellow it beeps and shuts back off. i Unpluged evewrything then plug it back in carefully, nothing. I removed the Hardrive...

Hi there,

Despite the other colors you are getting, the fact that is flashed yellow indicates the yellow light of death. A critical piece of hardware inside your PS3 has failed and it needs to be serviced. I would suggest calling SCEA at 1-800-345-7669.
2helpful
1answer

My DCT700/US model has been unplugged and will not turn on and the remote we were using is no longer connected how can i turn the device on to reconnect the remote and get it back to normal.

shouldnt have to "recconect" the remote. have you tried it with a different outlet (not conected to cable just to see if the little power light comes on. Also, how long unpluged. if over 2wks to a month might it may be downloaing new firmware that is "pushed" to the device durring normal operation. If neither works you may need to have it swapped out.
0helpful
1answer

Just want to know if i can get hd channels with a regular comcast motorola dct700 box, if so how? Also, what DVD player should I buy with this, as well as type of cables. TV just given to me, no remote,...

No HD channels on a DCT700, you have to have a HD capable box from comcast. Usually $8.95 a month for box rental. Don't know a lot about DVD players. If you get a comcast HD box, and have an HD TV, you should use an HDMI cable for best picture. Second choice is component cables. Those are the red, white and yellow or red, white yellow, blue and green cables.
0helpful
1answer

Can't turn tv on

Follow the solution for service port 'jump start' with a usb plug. Plug your cell phone charger in next to the TV. Touch the metal prongs of the service port with the metal part of the usb until you get a brief 'flash' on the TV. Then turn on the tv set. It takes patience and a flash light to do this, so you can see what your touching. This will not turn on the set. You still have to do this yourself after the flash.
Not finding what you are looking for?

3,162 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Arris Televison & Video Experts

Grand Canyon Tech
Grand Canyon Tech

Level 3 Expert

3867 Answers

Cindy Wells

Level 3 Expert

6688 Answers

 Grubhead
Grubhead

Level 3 Expert

5755 Answers

Are you an Arris Televison and Video Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...