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DCT5100 Installation Manual Section 1 Introduction The Motorola DCT5100 High Definition Cable Receiver for Seaside digital cable, and highdefinitio

1-2 Introduction DCT5100 Installation Manual Figure 1-1 illustrates front and rear views of the DCT5100: Figure 1-1 DCT5100 set-top terminal Standa

Introduction 1-3 DCT5100 Installation Manual S/PDIF-Dolby AC-3 output (optical) Dolby Digital audio interface RF and baseband (video and L/R au

1-4 Introduction DCT5100 Installation Manual Using This Manual This manual provides instructions to install and configure a DCT5100: Section 1 Int

Introduction 1-5 DCT5100 Installation Manual If You Need Help If you need assistance while working with the DCT5100, contact Seaside Communicat

DCT5100 Installation Manual Section 2 Overview The DCT5100 is adaptable to various software platforms. It supports existing entertainment, analog, on

2-2 Overview DCT5100 Installation Manual Table 2-1 describes the front-panel controls and LEDs: Table 2-1 Front panel KEY DESCRIPTION1 LED Displays

Overview 2-3 DCT5100 Installation Manual Rear Panel Figure 2-2 illustrates the rear panel of the DCT5100, which contains a switched power outlet; c

WARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THISAPPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONTO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POL

2-4 Overview DCT5100 Installation Manual RF Bypass Switch Option The RF Bypass switch option supports modulated/baseband video and audio outputs for a

Overview 2-5 DCT5100 Installation Manual Remote Controls The basic DCT5100 uses the DRC 400 remote control. If your system offers an optional Int

2-6 Overview DCT5100 Installation Manual Key Item Description 6 Moves the cursor around the program guide and menu screens. 7 OK/SELECT Selects m

Overview 2-7 DCT5100 Installation Manual Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Before using the remote control, you must install two AA (1

DCT5100 Installation Manual Section 3 Installation This section provides instructions for cabling the DCT5100 and checking its operation. The cabli

3-2 Installation DCT5100 Installation Manual Standard Cabling Diagram Standard cabling for cable service is connecting the DCT5100 to a VCR. Figure 3

Installation 3-3 DCT5100 Installation Manual RF Bypass Switch Cabling Diagrams The RF Bypass switch enables the cable signal to pass directly t

3-4 Installation DCT5100 Installation Manual Audio/Video Cabling Diagrams The DCT5100 is capable of delivering Dolby AC-3 audio to a Dolby Digital

Installation 3-5 DCT5100 Installation Manual The VCR and TV receive their audio/video signals from the currently selected input device on the dig

3-6 Installation DCT5100 Installation Manual Figure 3-4 illustrates how to connect video outputs of the DCT5100: Figure 3-4 Video System Cabling

1Read instructionsAll the safety and operating instructions should be read before the digital cable box is operated. 2Retain instructionsThe safety an

Installation 3-7 DCT5100 Installation Manual Figure 3-5 illustrates Component Cabling for High-Definition TV: Figure 3-5 HDTV Cabling IRAUDIO

3-8 Installation DCT5100 Installation Manual IRAUDIO INAUDIOOUTR LR INSPDIF OUTPbY PrLVIDEOCABLEINTOTV/VCRS-VIDEOOPTICALSPDIFCONVENIENCEOUTLETSWITCHE

Installation 3-9 DCT5100 Installation Manual The audio/video configuration illustrated enables digital stereo recording, including Dolby Surround

3-10 Installation DCT5100 Installation Manual IR Blaster Transmitter The optional IR Blaster provides control of the subscriber’s VCR from the DCT510

Installation 3-11 DCT5100 Installation Manual Installing the IR Blaster To install the IR Blaster: 1 Fit the transmitter into the mounting bracke

3-12 Installation DCT5100 Installation Manual Rear Panel ConnectionsThe DCT5100 rear panel includes many ports not supported by SeasideCommunications

Installation 3-13 DCT5100 Installation Manual Front Panel Connections The DCT5100 front panel includes many optional connections not supported

3-14 Installation DCT5100 Installation Manual Boot Cycle After connecting the proper cabling to the DCT5100, plug the power cord into the DCT5100 a

Installation 3-15 DCT5100 Installation Manual When multiple OOB frequencies are used, the DCT5100 pauses 40 seconds on each valid frequency. Th

3-16 Installation DCT5100 Installation Manual Error Code deriuqeR noitcA srucco rorre nehW noitpircseDEb 09 Check failed Reset within two minutes

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS14Outdoor Cable GroundingEnsure the cable system is grounded as to provide some protection against voltage surges andbuil

Installation 3-17 DCT5100 Installation Manual Operational Check The operational check tests the communication link between the remote control a

DCT5100 Installation Manual Section 4 Diagnostics This section describes the diagnostics designed to confirm proper installation of the DCT5100. Th

4-2 Diagnostics DCT5100 Installation Manual Table 4-1 illustrates the OSD of the diagnostic main menu. Note, d13 INTERACTIVE INFO will only be displa

Diagnostics 4-3 DCT5100 Installation Manual d01 General Status The GENERAL STATUS diagnostic provides system status information that displays on

4-4 Diagnostics DCT5100 Installation Manual Error Codes Error codes are displayed on the LED when an error occurs. If multiple errors occur, the l

Diagnostics 4-5 DCT5100 Installation Manual REMOD CHANNEL The REMOD CHANNEL number can be either 3 or 4 (USA systems). The output port configur

4-6 Diagnostics DCT5100 Installation Manual Unsent Purchases The UNSENT field is the number of purchases in the set-top remaining to be polled. The

Diagnostics 4-7 DCT5100 Installation Manual d03 Out-Of-Band (OOB) Diagnostic The Out-of-Band (OOB) DIAGNOSTIC indicates the status of the out-o

4-8 Diagnostics DCT5100 Installation Manual Figure 4-4 illustrates the OOB Status display on the LED: Figure 4-4 OOB status - LED MUTE MUTEPMUTE MUT

Diagnostics 4-9 DCT5100 Installation Manual OOB DATA OOB DATA indicates if data is being carried by the OOB and EMM traffic, which is tracked sep

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4-10 Diagnostics DCT5100 Installation Manual OOB Automatic Gain Control (AGC) The OSD displays an estimate of the AGC in percentage and an explanat

Diagnostics 4-11 DCT5100 Installation Manual d04 In-Band (IB) Diagnostic The DCT5100 displays the IN-BAND DIAGNOSTIC status of a digital carrier fo

4-12 Diagnostics DCT5100 Installation Manual MODE Table 4-13 lists the values for the MODE display on the OSD: Table 4-13 MODE values - OSD Value

Diagnostics 4-13 DCT5100 Installation Manual Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) The IB SNR displays on the OSD as an estimate of the carrier signal-to-n

4-14 Diagnostics DCT5100 Installation Manual d05 Unit Address The UNIT ADDRESS diagnostic displays the unit address of the DCT5100. Table 4-18 ill

Diagnostics 4-15 DCT5100 Installation Manual UNIT ADDRESS The UNIT ADDRESS identifier indicates the unit address or physical address of the DCT5100

4-16 Diagnostics DCT5100 Installation Manual OOB MULTICAST 16 ADDRESS The MULTICAST 16 ADDRESS specifies the stream to which the OOB multicast 16 add

Diagnostics 4-17 DCT5100 Installation Manual d06 Current Channel Status The CURRENT CHANEEL STATUS diagnostic displays a status of the last attem

4-18 Diagnostics DCT5100 Installation Manual Figure 4-7 illustrates the LEDs for the analog and digital current channel status: Figure 4-7 CURRENT

Diagnostics 4-19 DCT5100 Installation Manual Table 4-23 lists the variable description codes used in the current channel status OSD: Table 4-23 Vari

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4-20 Diagnostics DCT5100 Installation Manual PURCHASABLE This parameter indicates whether the current program can be purchased for viewing. Table 4-

Diagnostics 4-21 DCT5100 Installation Manual MPEG AUDIO LOCK The MPEG AUDIO LOCK indicates whether the audio stream is locked. Table 4-28 is a l

4-22 Diagnostics DCT5100 Installation Manual d07 RF MODEM (Upstream) The RF MODEM diagnostic displays the appropriate modem information based on th

Diagnostics 4-23 DCT5100 Installation Manual RF Modem STATUS The RF modem STATUS displays CONFIGURED or NOT CONFIGURED, depending on the state of

4-24 Diagnostics DCT5100 Installation Manual d08 Code Modules The CODE MODULES section includes information about the firmware loaded into flash memo

Diagnostics 4-25 DCT5100 Installation Manual Figure 4-9 illustrates the code module LED display: Figure 4-9 CODE MODULES - LED Alternating withIndic

4-26 Diagnostics DCT5100 Installation Manual BOOTLOADER The BOOTLOADER version is displayed in ASCII and includes major and minor revision numbers. D

Diagnostics 4-27 DCT5100 Installation Manual OSD Display Status Description DELETING .deteled gnieb fo ssecorp eht ni si tcejbO gniteleDPOST

4-28 Diagnostics DCT5100 Installation Manual d10 Keypad - LED This diagnostics is used to verify the functionality of the LEDs and front-panel keyp

Diagnostics 4-29 DCT5100 Installation Manual d11 INTERFACE STATUS Table 4-34 illustrates the INTERFACE STATUS diagnostic OSD display when runni

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4-30 Diagnostics DCT5100 Installation Manual d12 USER SETTING STATUS This section displays the user settings. Table 4-35 shows an example of the di

Diagnostics 4-31 DCT5100 Installation Manual CLOSED CAPTION Displays the CLOSED CAPTION Rendering state selected by the user: OSD Display Definiti

4-32 Diagnostics DCT5100 Installation Manual OSD Display Definition MAGENTA Magenta Foreground. CYAN Cyan Foreground. FOREGROUND OPACITY Displays

Diagnostics 4-33 DCT5100 Installation Manual SERVICE SELECTION Displays the SERVICE SELECTION selected by the user: OSD Display Definition AUTO

4-34 Diagnostics DCT5100 Installation Manual d13 INTERACTIVE INFO This section describes the interactive information that is displayed only when Th

Diagnostics 4-35 DCT5100 Installation Manual UPM The UPM is the upstream modem address. The value used for the UPM is the same as the terminal ID

4-36 Diagnostics DCT5100 Installation Manual MAC ABORT COUNTER The MAC ABORT COUNTER increments every time the MAC layer reaches the Cell Abort Count

DCT5100 Installation Manual Section 5 Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting guidelines. If problems are still occurring after performi

DCT5100 Installation Manual Appendix A Specifications and Features Specifications Input frequency Video 54 MHz through 860 MHz DOCSIS Up to 860 MHz H

A-2 Specifications DCT5100 Installation Manual Features List Standard Option Triple Tuner: Video/Audio/Data • DOCSIS • Out of Band • DOCSIS Mo

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DCT5100 Installation Manual Abbreviations and Acronyms AGC Automatic Gain control ASTB Advanced Set-top Box CRC Cyclic redundancy check CSR Custome

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