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DCT700
User Guide
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REPAIRS If you find the unit in need of repair, contact your cable system operator for repair or CAUTION replacement. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820- DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. specifies that the cable ground shall be con
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Important Safety Instructions 1 Read instructions 8 Accessories 11 Ground or polarization All the safety and operating instructions Do not place this product on an unstable cart, This equipment may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug should be read before the appliance is stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product having one blade wider than the other). This operated. may fall causing serious injury and serious plug will fit into the power outlet only
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15 Lightning 20 Damage requiring service 22 Safety check For added protection for this equipment Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and Upon completion of any service or repairs to during a lightning storm, or when it is left refer servicing to qualified service personnel this video product, ask the service technician unattended and unused for long periods of under the following conditions: to perform safety checks to determine that the time, unplug it from the wall outlet and prod
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Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the According to 47 CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may Personal Computers, Motorola, Inc., 6450 Sequence Drive, S
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NOTICE THEFT OF SERVICE IS A CRIME. INSTALLING THIS DEVICE WITHOUT DCT700 DCT700 PERMISSION OR UNAUTHORIZED TAMPERING, MODIFYING OR ALTERING IT IN ANY WAY MAY SUBJECT YOU TO CIVIL OR CRIMINAL Tested To Comply PENALTIES. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL CABLE COMPANY. With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the US Patent - 4476584, 4546387, 4575755, 4621285, 4558464, 4603349, 4613901, following two conditions: (1) This
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Copyright © 2003 Motorola, Inc. This device incorporates a copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of the copyright protection technology is granted by Macrovision for home and other limited pay-per-view uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any
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CONTENTS Introduction ........................................................... 2 Audio/Video Connections...................................13 Front Panel ....................................................... 3 Connecting your DCT700 ...................................14 Rear Panel........................................................ 4 Standard TV Cabling.......................................14 Using the Remote Control.................................... 6 Standard VCR Cabling..
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INTRODUCTION The DCT700: Congratulations on receiving the DCT700 digital consumer terminal, one of the most advanced interactive digital cable terminals available • Supports services such as an EPG, IPPV today. It’s simple to set up and easy to operate. and VOD The DCT700 can provide an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) menu • Reclaims bandwidth allocated to analog that allows you to conveniently select and view programs. You can also channels purchase Pay-Per-View special events, rec
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INTRODUCTION Front Panel The DCT700 is controlled by your remote control (sold separately). NOTE The front panel has two LED displays: one to indicate the unit is turned We recommend that you use the Motorola on and one to indicate a message is present. universal remote control DRC450 (sold separately) to operate your DCT700. ON MESSAGES 3
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INTRODUCTION Rear Panel Before you begin installing the DCT700, take a moment to become familiar with the rear panel connections. The rear panel includes connectors for system cabling and a power cord to connect the DCT700 to an electrical power outlet. For cabling diagrams, see “Connecting Your DCT700”. 12 TO L TV/VCR +12V DC + + R AUDIO VIDEO RF IN 34 5 4
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INTRODUCTION Item Description AUDIO OUT 1 Left/right audio outputs to connect the DCT700 to a TV, VCR, or A/V receiver. VIDEO 2 Composite video output to connect the DCT700 to a TV, VCR, or A/V receiver. RF IN 3 A coaxial input that is connected to the cable wall outlet, see Connecting the DCT700. TO TV/VCR 4 A coaxial output to connect the DCT700 to the TV or VCR. Power 5 This is the DC power connection. 5
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL 1 Use the remote control to operate the DCT700, TV, and VCR. Your remote control may differ from the one illustrated here. VCR/DVD CABLE AUDIO TV For information on operating and programming your remote control, 2 HELP refer to the remote control User Guide supplied by your service POWER 14 3 PAGE PAGE LOCK provider. 15 4 EXIT INFO 16 5 The table following this drawing describes the functions of the remote 6 OK control. Some of the features described i
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Key Description AUDIO, VCR/DVD, 1 Selects a device to control. The selected mode will remain active until you press another key. CABLE, OR TV HELP 2 Displays the help screen. POWER 3 Turns the currently selected device on or off. PAGE ▲ PAGE ▼ 4 Pages through menu screens and the program guide. EXIT 5 Exits a menu or program guide. ◄ ▲ ► ▼ CURSOR 6 Moves the cursor around the program guide and menu screens. OK 7 Selects menu options, Pay-Per-View even
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Key Description A 10 Functionality is determined from services offered by your cable TV service provider. B C NUMBER KEYS Use to directly select a channel. 11 TV/VCR or When in VCR mode, toggles between television and VCR. Bypass is not available. 12 BYPASS STOP, PAUSE, Controls the VCR/DVD or CD player. 13 PLAY, REW, RECORD, F.FWD 14 MUTE Toggles the sound on and off. 15 LOCK Use to limit viewing of selected programs or to view the Pay-Per-View menu.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Key Description FAVORITE 20 Displays preset favorite cable channels. ENTER/MUSIC 21 Displays digital music channel menus. On some TV models press to enter channels. 9
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Installing Batteries Before you can use the remote control, you must install two AA (1.5-volt) alkaline batteries (provided with your Motorola universal remote control): 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 do
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BASIC OPERATION Turning Power On and Off To turn the DCT700 on or off, be sure it is in cable mode by pressing NOTE CABLE on your remote control and then press POWER. The DCT700 requires a remote control to operate. Changing Channels Be sure the remote control is in cable mode and enter the number of the channel you want to tune using the numeric keys, or press CHANNEL + or – on the remote control to step through the channel selection. 11
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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 vary with each service provider. Reference the electronic program guide instruction manual for detailed instructions. 12
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AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS Before you begin to hook up your DCT700, review the following: • For basic cable connections, use 75-ohm coaxial cables NOTE equipped with F-type connectors. You can find coaxial cables in It is important to remember not to place your local electronics store. anything on top of the DCT700 and to provide for adequate ventilation to prevent • For audio or video outputs, use cables equipped with RCA-type overheating. connectors. • Disconnect power from the DCT
