MOTOROLA DCT5100 User Manual

HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION

Motorola DCT5100 Set-Up Guide

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Position the DCT5100 with at least 2 inches of space above and on all sides.

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Do not block the slots and openings in the DCT5100.

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Do not place anything on top of the DCT5100.

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Do not position the DCT5100 in an enclosed space that would restrict airflow around the unit.

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Do not position the DCT5100 near any external heat source that could raise the temperature around the unit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The Motorola DCT5100 has been designed to operate reliably in a well ventilated household environment. Slots and openings
in the unit cabinet are provided for ventilation. These openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug, or similar surface. The unit should be positioned with at least 2 inches of space above and on all sides.

VENTILATE

2 inch space

2 inch

space

2 inch

space

WELCOME TO THE HIGH-DEFINITION EXPERIENCE

Congratulations on purchasing a new DCT5100 High-Definition Cable Converter from
Motorola. The DCT5100 opens a world of entertainment including hundreds of channels,
an interactive program guide, commercial-free CD quality music, Video On Demand,
Pay-Per-View programming and much more*. The state of the art technology, integrated
HD decoder and digital audio processing enable a true wide-screen, surround sound
home-theater experience.

This Set-Up Guide introduces you to the basic features of the DCT5100 and provides
several options for integrating it into your current entertainment system. For more
detailed configuration information please see the DCT5100 User Guide or visit us
online at www.motorola.com/broadband.

* For details on Digital Cable Services offered in your area, please contact your cable provider.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

• Motorola DCT5100 Digital HD Decoder • Power Cable

• Motorola Universal Remote Control • Service Activation label

• Quick Set-up Guide • DCT5100 User Manual

• 6 Foot Coaxial Cable

• 6 Foot Stereo Audio Cable

• 6 Foot Component Video Cable

INTRODUCTION

The DCT5100 front panel has 12 keys and an LED display. Use the keys to perform basic functions such as access to the electronic
program guide, navigate menus, and purchase Pay-Per-View events. The table following this drawing describes each key and its use.

There are also inputs for a Universal Serial Bus (USB), audio/video jacks and a Smart Card slot. These inputs are for future applications
under development and are not enabled on this unit.

Key Description

1 LED Displays the channel number or time of day.

There are four indicator lights on the LED screen:

• MSGS. — the DCT5100 has received messages for you to read • ON — the DCT5100 is powered on

• A/B — the RF bypass is active • REMOTE — the remote control is in use

2 CURSOR Moves the cursor around the program guide and menu screens.
3 MENU Displays the main menu.
4 POWER Turns the device on or off.
5 INFO Displays the current channel and program information.
6 A/B Use to manually enable the RF bypass function. You must have a cable-ready TV for this function to operate. (Optional.)
7 SELECT Selects menu options, on demand programming, Pay-Per-View events or programs from the program guide.
8 GUIDE Displays the program guide.
9 CHANNEL + Changes the channels by moving up or down.

CHANNEL -

10 SMART CARD This interface is intended to support electronic commerce activity utilizing a Smart Card. (Not enabled on this unit.)

SLOT

THE DCT5100 FRONT PANEL

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