Motorola DCT2500 User Manual

User Guide

DCT2500 Digital Cable Receiver

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Graphical symbols and supplemental warning marking locations on bottom of terminal.

REPAIRS

If you find the unit in need of repair, contact your cable system operator for repair or replacement.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close as possible to the point of cable entry as practical.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR 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 symbol, 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 equilateral 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.

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(NEC Article 250, Part H)

NEC=NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Important Safety Instructions

N Read instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

O 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. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

S Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended as they may cause hazard.

T Water and moisture

Do not use this equipment near water; for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

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V Ventilation

10 Power sources

Do not place this product on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall causing serious injury and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the equipment and to protect it from overheating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. Equipment should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided.

This product should be operated only from the type of power sources indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your local power company. For equipment intended to operate from

battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11 Ground or polarization

This equipment may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12 Alternate warnings

This equipment may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This pin will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

13 Power cord protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

1 4 Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

N R 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.

16 Power lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them may be fatal.

17 Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

18 Object and liquid entry

Never push objects of any kind into this equipment through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

1V Servicing

Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards, refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20 Damage requiring service

Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and

refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

3l When the power supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b> If the equipment has been exposed to rain

or water.

C If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the equipment.

d If the equipment does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the equipment to its normal operation.

G If the equipment has been dropped or cabinet

has been damaged.

1“ When the equipment exhibits a distinct change

in performance, indicating a need for service.

21 Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22 Safety check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operational condition.

2P Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

24 Battery usage

Notwithstanding any information provided by Motorola in this manual regarding the use of batteries, the end user assumes all responsibility and liability to use and dispose of batteries in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Motorola will not be liable to anyone for the end user's failure to use and/or dispose of batteries in the proper manner and in accordance with such laws, rules and regulations, or for any defect contained in batteries that may cause injury damage to persons or property.

OR Telephone equipment

Observe the following precautions when installing telephone modem equipment:

3i Never install telephone wiring during a lightning

storm.

b> Never install telephone jacks in a wet location

unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

C Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or

terminals unless the telephone lines have been

disconnected at the network interface.

dl Use caution when installing or modifying

telephone lines.

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 B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the residential installation. 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 radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user 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 the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

Motorola reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of Motorola to provide notification of such revision or change. Motorola provides this guide without warranty of any kind, either implied or expressed, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Motorola may make improvements or changes in the product(s) described in this manual at any time.

Declaration of Conformity

According to 47 CFR, Parts O and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal 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 founded 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 testing 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 standards of 47 CFR, Paragraphs 15.107 to 15.109.

Canadian Compliance

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respects toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

CONTENT

Introduction

Front Panel

Rear Panel................................................................6

Rear Panel Options...................................................9

Recording Your Connections Using the Remote Control

Installing Batteries

Basic Operation

Turning Power On and Off

Changing Channels................................................17

Adjusting the Volume.............................................17

Electronic Program Guide.......................................18

Audio Output Modes

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Audio/Video Connections Connecting your DCT2500

Standard TV Cabling

Standard VCR Cabling............................................21

Cabling with RF Bypass Composite Baseband and S-Video Composite VCR Cabling Stereo Cabling Diagram (VCR to Stereo) Stereo Cabling Diagram (TV to Stereo) Baseband Cabling Diagram Dolby Digital Cabling Diagram

Troubleshooting

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INTRODUCTION

Your DCT2500 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 Video on Demand Digital audio

Congratulations on receiving your state-of-the-art DCT2500 digital consumer terminal. The DCT2500 brings unsurpassed digital audio and video quality to your TV viewing. Electronic program guide (EPG) menus provide convenient control of selecting and viewing programs. It’s simple to set up and easy to operate.

You can purchase Pay-Per-View special events, recent movies or Video on Demand. Video on Demand is similar to renting a video, including the ability to pause, rewind, and fast-forward.

This guide introduces you to the features and operation of the DCT2500. Access to the DCT2500 features is gained through the EPG.

To get the most out of your DCT2500, be sure to read your EPG instruction manual.

INTRODUCTION

Front Panel

The DCT2500 front panel has II 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.

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CHANNEL

Lights to indicate that a message is present Lights when the unit is turned on Displays current channel number or time of day

Changes the channel up and down

Selects menu options, Pay-Per-View (PPV) events, and tunes channels from the EPG

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Turns the DCT2500 on and off

Displays the main menu

Displays current channel and program information

Displays the EPG

INTRODUCTION

Rear Panel

Before you begin installing the DCT2500, take a moment to become familiar with the rear panel connections. These connectors are for system cabling. An AC power cord connects the DCT2500 to an electrical power outlet. For cabling diagrams, see Connecting Your DCT2500.

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