DCT2000 User Guide CU RSOR GUIDE MESSAGES REMOTE A/B POWER INF O MENU SELECT A/B CH AN NEL POWER
REPAIRS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK If you find the unit in need of repair, contact your cable system operator for repair or replacement. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER 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 symbols and supplemental warning marking locations on bottom of terminal.
Important Safeguards 1 Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2 Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4 Follow instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
15 16 17 18 19 Lightning For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges. 20 damaged.
Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Federal Communications Commission Radio and Television Interface Statement for a Class ‘B’ Device 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 Personal Computers, Motorola, Inc.
FCC Part 68 Statement Industry Canada CS-03 Statement This equipment complies with part 68 of the FCC rules. On the rear panel of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for the equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company. The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.
CONTENTS Introduction .................................................2 Front Panel..........................................................................3 Rear Panel ...........................................................................6 Rear Panel Options...........................................................9 Recording Your Connections .....................10 Using the Remote Control ..........................11 Installing Batteries ..........................................................
INTRODUCTION Your DCT2000 includes one or more of the following features: • Remote control • Volume control • Parental control • Favorite channel recall • Easy Pay-Per-View purchases • Electronic program guide (EPG) • Video on Demand • Digital audio Congratulations on receiving your state-of-the-art DCT2000 digital consumer terminal. The DCT2000 brings unsurpassed digital audio and video quality to your TV viewing.
INTRODUCTION Front Panel The DCT2000 front panel has 12 keys and an LED display. Use the keys to perform basic functions such as changing channels and powering on and off. Display the current channel or time of day on the LED by changing the default settings in the electronic program guide.
INTRODUCTION Item Description 1 A/B Lights if optional switch is activated (see Rear Panel Options) 2 MESSAGES Lights to indicate that a message is present Displays current channel number or time of day 3 4 REMO TE Flashes when an error-free signal is received from the remote control 5 POWER Lights when the unit is turned on 6 CURSOR 7 8 Displays the electronic program guide GUIDE INFO Moves the cursor in menus and electronic program guide screens Displays current channel and program i
INTRODUCTION Item 9 10 11 12 13 MENU Description Displays the Main menu SELEC T Selects menu options, Pay-Per-View (PPV) events, and tunes channels from the electronic program guide A/B Manually enables optional modules (a cable-ready TV is required for this function) CHANNEL POW ER Changes the channel up and down Turns the DCT2000 on and off 5
INTRODUCTION Rear Panel Before you begin installing the DCT2000 take a moment to become familiar with the rear panel connections. The rear panel connectors are for system cabling, and an AC power cord connects the DCT2000 to an electrical power outlet. For cabling diagrams, see “Connecting Your DCT2000”.
INTRODUCTION Item Description 1 TO TV/VCR A coaxial output to connect the DCT2000 to the TV or VCR. 2 RF IN A coaxial input that is connected to the TO RF IN, see Connecting the DCT2000. 3 TO RF IN A coaxial input that directs the cable signal to other connections on the DCT2000. 4 Removable plate This plate covers the location for an optional telephone module. Available if your service provider offers telephone communication.
INTRODUCTION Item Description 11 Optical connector An optical connector that provides Dolby Digital® audio or PCM audio for connection to an A/V receiver. The audio settings are defined in the electronics program guide. 12 DATA PORT A data connector to interface serial data and access the high-speed serial interface from an external high definition TV decoder (do not connect your PC to this interface).
INTRODUCTION Rear Panel Options A CABLE IN There are four rear panel options that can be included on your DCT2000. B 1 RF OUT RF IN CONV IN Sw itch o ptio n s Item Description 1 A/B Switch This contains coaxial input connectors used in a dual cable system and with an A/B box. 2 RF Bypass These coaxial connectors enable the cable signal to bypass the DCT2000 and go directly to a cable-ready TV or VCR. 3 DUAL A/B-RF BYPASS These coaxial connectors are used in a dual cable system.
RECORDING YOUR CONNECTIONS A/B In Du al A/B R F Bypass R F Bypass A RF OUT Telco re tu rn A RF IN RF OUT CONV IN CABLE IN Use this diagram to record cable connections from the rear panel. Later you can use this diagram to reconnect your system if you move the equipment, or add new equipment. B B AUX AUDIO IN TO T V/VCR Disconnect the power from the DCT2000 before connecting or changing cable connections. Do not place another component or object on top of the DCT2000.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL 1 VCR Use the remote control to operate the DCT2000, TV, and VCR. Many of the keys on the remote control share the same function as keys on the front panel. CA BLE TV AU X 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HELP POWER PAGE 11 12 13 PAGE INF O EXIT 15 16 17 OK MEN U VOLUME 9 10 LOCK LAST CH ANNEL FAVOR ITE A B C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TV/VCR REW PAUSE RECORD 18 19 20 21 9 ENTER 0 DAY STOP Your remote control may be different from the one illustrated here.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Key Item Description 1 AUX, VCR, CABLE, or TV Selects the desired device to control (the selected mode remains active until you press another key) 2 HELP Displays the help screen 3 POWER Turns the selected home entertainment component on or off 4 PAGE ▲ or PAGE▼ Pages through menu screens and electronic program guide 5 EXIT Exits menus and electronic program guide Moves cursor around the electronic program guide and menu screens 6 7 OK/SELECT Selects menu options
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Key Item Description 9 VOLUME + or VOLUME - Increases or decreases volume of the currently selected device 10 A, B , or C Functionality is determined by your service provider 11 NUMBER KEYS Directly selects a channel 12 TV/VCR BYPASS Enables RF bypass function (a cable-ready TV is required for this function) 13 ◄ DAY DAY ► Use when operating the electronic program guide (moves electronic program guide ahead or back 24 hours) 14 STOP, PAUSE, PLAY, REW, RECORD, F.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Key Item 16 LOCK/PPV Description Limits viewing of selected programs, and accesses the Pay-Per-View menu (your remote control may only have this key performs the same functions) LOCK; 17 INFO Displays the current channel and program information (not supported by all applications) 18 MENU Displays the Main menu 19 LAST Recalls the last channel or goes back one screen in the menu 20 CHANNEL + or CHANNEL - Changes the channels up or down 21 FAVORITE Displays preset
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Installing Batteries Before you can use the remote control, you must install two AA (1.5-volt) alkaline batteries: 1 Slide open the battery door on the back of the remote control. 2 Insert the batteries in the direction indicated on the inside of the battery compartment. + Batteries installed incorrectly can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control. + 3 Slide the battery door closed until it snaps into place.
BASIC OPERATION Turning Power On and Off Press POWER on the front panel to turn the DCT2000 on or off. If using the remote control, be sure it is in cable mode by pressing CABLE, and then press POWER. Changing Channels You can change channels in two ways: • Press CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ on the front panel of the DCT2000, or press CHANNEL + or - on the remote control to step through the channel selection. • Enter the number of the channel you want to tune using the numeric keys on the remote control.
BASIC OPERATION Electronic Program Guide The electronic program guide displays information about TV programs and enables you to access features such as Parental Control or Pay-Per-View. Electronic program guides can vary in look and feel with each service provider. Reference the electronic program guide instruction manual for detailed instructions.
AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS Before you begin to hookup your DCT2000, review the following: NOTE It is important to remember not to place anything on top of the DCT2000 and to provide for adequate ventilation to prevent overheating. • For basic cable connections, use 75-ohm coaxial cables equipped with F-type connectors. You can find coaxial cables in your local electronics store. • For audio or video outputs, use cables equipped with RCA-type connectors.
CONNECTING YOUR DCT2000 Standard TV Cabling TO T V/VCR AUX AUDIO IN SPDIF R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO TO RF IN S-VID EO RF IN CAB LE IN T V Pass Card F rom c able ou tlet IR SWITCHED 105-125V 60Hz 4A MAX 500 W M AX D CT20 0 0 If you are using a diagram that connects the coaxial TO TV/VCR connector on the DCT2000 to the coaxial CABLE IN connector on the TV, you must tune your TV to channel 3 or 4. AUDIO IN R CABLE IN AUDIO OUT L Use 75-ohm coaxial cables to connect your DCT2000 to a TV.
CONNECTING YOUR DCT2000 Standard VCR Cabling TO T V/VCR AUX AUDIO IN SPDIF R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO TO RF IN S-VID EO RF IN CAB LE IN T V Pass Card F rom c able ou tlet AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN CABLE IN CABLE OUT AUDIO OUT R L SWITCHED 105-125V 60Hz 4A MAX 500 W M AX To connect your VCR, you will need 75-ohm coaxial cables. The illustrated VCR connection enables you to record the program you are watching, including Pay-Per-View events. You can also view videotapes just as you do now.
CONNECTING YOUR DCT2000 Cabling with RF Bypass TO T V/VCR RF OUT RF IN RF IN AUX AUDIO IN SPDIF R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO TO RF IN CONV IN S-VID EO CAB LE IN T V Pass Card IR SWITCHED 105-125V 60Hz 4A MAX 500 W M AX This cabling diagram illustrates the RF Bypass module installed on the DCT2000. The RF Bypass enables you to view an unscrambled analog channel on a TV while recording another channel through the DCT2000.
CONNECTING YOUR DCT2000 TO T V/VCR AUX AUDIO IN SPDIF R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO In these illustrations the baseband connectors on entertainment components are labeled R for right audio, L for left audio, V or VIDEO, and S or S-VIDEO. TO RF IN S-VID EO RF IN CAB LE IN IR T V Pass Card D CT20 00 Composite Baseband and S-Video Connecting the DCT2000 using the baseband RCA type outputs enables you ® to experience stereo and Dolby Surround sound on digital channels when available.
CONNECTING YOUR DCT2000 D CT20 00 Composite VCR Cabling AUX AUD IO IN TO T V/VCR SPDIF TO RF IN S-VIDEO RF IN R L AUDIO OUT CAB LE IN VIDEO IR T V Pass Card SWITCHED 105-12 5V 60Hz 4A MAX 500W M AX This diagram illustrates how to connect the DCT2000 to a VCR using the audio connectors on the VCR. When connecting the video path, connect either the baseband composite video or S-video to the input device you plan to use. Do not connect both the baseband composite video and S-video.
CONNECTING YOUR DCT2000 D CT 20 0 0 TO T V/VCR Stereo Cabling Diagram (VCR to Stereo) AUX AUD IO IN SPDIF R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO TO RF IN S-VIDEO RF IN CAB LE IN AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN CABLE IN CABLE OUT AUDIO OUT R IR T V P ass Card L S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT SWITCHED 105-12 5V 60Hz 4A MAX 500W M AX This diagram illustrates how to connect the DCT2000 to a stereo using the audio connectors on the VCR. The VCR sound is played through the stereo.
CONNECTING YOUR DCT2000 D CT20 00 TO T V/VCR Stereo Cabling Diagram (TV to Stereo) AUX AUD IO IN SPDIF R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO This configuration provides for the TV sound to play through the stereo. TO RF IN S-VIDEO RF IN CAB LE IN AUDIO IN R T V P ass Card L VIDEO IN CABLE IN CABLE OUT AUDIO OUT R IR L SWITCHED 105-12 5V 60Hz 4A MAX 500W M AX When connecting the video path, connect either the baseband composite video or S-video to the input device you plan to use.
CONNECTING YOUR DCT2000 Baseband with Dolby Digital TO T V/VCR AUX AUD IO IN SPDIF R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO TO RF IN S-VIDEO RF IN CAB LE IN T V P ass Card IR SWITCHED 105-12 5V 60Hz 4A MAX 500W M AX This diagram illustrates audio and video connections to a Dolby Digital receiver. This configuration enables you to record on the VCR and playback with sound through the Dolby Digital receiver.
CONNECTING YOUR DCT2000 DCT200 0 AUX AUDIO IN SPDIF TO TV/VCR TO RF IN RF IN Optical R L AUDIO OUT CABLE IN S-VIDEO VIDEO IR Baseband with Dolby Optical Output This diagram illustrates audio and video connections to a Dolby Digital receiver using Dolby 5.1 optical output.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling your service provider, review the troubleshooting guide. This information is to help you quickly solve a problem. If your problem still exists, contact your service provider. Problem Possible Solution No sound Press MUTE on the remote control to restore the volume level. Check that the stereo is looking at the proper input source. Turn your VCR on. No picture Check to be sure that all cables are connected properly (hand-tighten if necessary).
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Solution No power Reconnect the power cord. Be sure the DCT2000 is plugged into an outlet that is always live. Remote control does not work Press CABLE on the remote control to ensure the remote control is in cable mode. Change the batteries in your remote control according to the instructions in the section, “Installing Batteries.” Be sure that nothing is on the DCT2000 or blocking a clear line of sight between it and the remote control.
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