Motorola DCT2000, DCT2500 user manual Connecting Dolby 5.1, TV, VCR and A/V Receiver

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Connecting the DCT

Connecting Dolby ® 5.1, TV, VCR and A/V Receiver

1.Connect an RF cable between the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT.

2.Connect the RF coaxial cable, supplied with the DCT, between the RF IN and TO RF IN connectors on the DCT.

3.Connect an optical audio cable between the OPTICAL connector on the DCT2000 and the OPTICAL connector on the A / V receiver.

4.Connect a stereo audio cable between the VCR AUDIO OUT R and L connectors on the A / V receiver and the INPUT AUDIO R and L connectors on the stereo VCR.

5.Connect a video cable between the VIDEO connector on the DCT

and the CABLE / TV VIDEO connector on the A / V receiver.

6.Connect a stereo audio cable between the OUTPUT AUDIO R and L connectors on the stereo VCR and the AUDIO VCR IN R and L connectors on the A/V receiver.

7.Connect a video cable between the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo VCR and the VIDEO VCR OUT connector on the A / V receiver.

8.Connect a video cable between the OUTPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo VCR and the VIDEO VCR IN connector on the A / V receiver.

9.Connect a video cable between the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo TV and the TV / MONITOR OUTPUT VIDEO connector on the A / V

receiver.

Cable connections marked with an * are optional. These connections allow the use of the DCT and TV without powering-on the VCR and A/V Receiver.

The optional connections are:

Connect a RF coaxial cable between the TO TV / VCR connector on the DCT and the CABLE / ANTENNA IN connector on the stereo VCR.

Connect a RF coaxial cable between the To TV connector on the stereo VCR and the CABLE / ANTENNA IN connector on the stereo TV.

When using the Dolby ® 5.1 optical output, the SPDIF and left / right baseband audio connections to the A / V receiver are not used.

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Contents Section Don’t move your DCT Safeguard your equipmentKeep your equipment clean Important Tips for Safe OperationAbout this manual Introducing Cox Interactive Program GuideSMKey Function DCT 2000 front panelDCT 2500 front panel Getting Started About the remote controlChanging channels Adjusting the volume levelBasic Operations Turning on the TV, receiver, and VCRRemote a Universal General SetupCH+ & CH Turn the selected device on or off Turn the volume off or on Displaying the Program Guide Using the Program GuideViewing more information about a program Tuning to a program from the Program GuideDisplaying the Program Guide by Title Displaying the Program Guide by ThemeExiting the Program Guide Displaying and browsing with the channel banner To display the channel banner Setting a timer to tune to a future programUnderstanding the Cox Interactive Program Guide symbols Displaying the Settings Menu Choosing Menu SettingsChoosing menu settings PIN This Preference Lets youGetting help for menu preferences Exiting the Settings MenuHow to use Language Settings Setting up Parental Control Using Parental ControlSet up your PIN Specify channels and ratings Specify a time period Activating Parental Control To activate Parental Control Press the Menu button. The Settings Menu appearsDeactivating Parental Control To unlock Parental Control from the Settings MenuDVR/HDTV Hdtv only Changing your PIN You decide what’s on TV Best of all, you get free access with Cox Digital CableOn Demand is here Requiring the PIN for purchasing Using on DemandTo require the PIN for purchasing To purchase PPV programs by channel Purchasing Cox iN DemandPurchasing Cox iN Demand DVR/HDTV Canceling purchases To cancel purchasesDVR/HDTV Hdtv only Damage that requires service TroubleshootingNo picture/distorted picture No sound TV will not turn on when TV is plugged into settopSettop does not power on Remote control does not workNo color Audio/Video Connections Connecting the DCTConnecting a Stereo TV Connecting Your DCT Connecting a Stereo TV and Mono VCR DVR/HDTV Receiver Connecting Dolby 5.1, TV, VCR and A/V ReceiverDVR/HDTV Hdtv only
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DCT2000, DCT2500 specifications

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