Motorola DCT1800 Using This Manual, Related Documentation, Document Conventions

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1-2Introduction

Using This Manual

This manual provides instructions to install and configure a DCT1800:

Section 1

Introduction provides a product description, a list of related documentation, the technical

 

helpline telephone number, and the repair/return procedure.

Section 2

Overview describes the DCT1800 and provides an overview of its use. This section also

 

identifies the front-panel displays and switches and describes the

 

rear-panel features.

Section 3

Installation provides instructions on how to install the DCT1800 in a subscriber location

 

and perform operational tests.

Section 4

Troubleshooting provides guidelines for troubleshooting the equipment.

Appendix A

Specifications provide the technical specifications for the DCT1800.

Appendix B

Diagnostics provide instructions on accessing and interpreting the built-in diagnostics.

Abbreviations

The Abbreviations and Acronyms list contains the full spelling of the short forms used in

and Acronyms

this manual.

Related Documentation

Separate instruction manuals are available for associated components. Although these may be useful, they are not necessary to install or operate the DCT1800:

!DCT1800 User Guide

Document Conventions

Before you begin working with this manual and using the DCT1800, familiarize yourself with the stylistic conventions used in this manual:

SMALL CAPS

*(asterisk)

Italic type

Courier font

Denotes silk screening on the equipment, typically representing front- and rear-panel controls, input/output (I/O) connections, and LEDs

Indicates that several versions of the same model number exist and the information applies to all models; when the information applies to a specific model, the complete model number is given

Used for emphasis

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Contents Installation Manual DCT1800 Page Page Contents Specifications TroubleshootingDiagnostics Abbreviations and AcronymsFigures Tables DCT1800 advanced set-top IntroductionUsing This Manual Related DocumentationDocument Conventions Calling for Repairs If You Need HelpOverview Front PanelDCT1800 front panel KeyItem Rear PanelFunction DCT1800 rear panelMotorola universal remote control Remote ControlsKeyItemDescription Back view of remote control Installing Batteries in Remote ControlInstallation Installing the DCT1800Before You Begin Standard cabling Standard Cabling DiagramStandard VCR cabling Standard VCR Cabling DiagramStandard baseband cabling Composite Baseband Cabling DiagramsComposite VCR cabling Audio through the VCR Stereo Cabling Diagram BasebandAudio through VCR/audio output on TV Audio through A/V Receiver Receiver Cabling DiagramsFeature Testing Procedure Operational CheckCold Initialization Troubleshooting ProblemPossible Solution Specifications Weight Power dissipationAc voltage Surge protectionAccessing Diagnostics DiagnosticsCH/CUR + Navigating the DiagnosticsCursor UP Cursor Down Cursor RightFigure B-2 DCT1800 Status General StatusField Description Initialization Status Errors Code Flash Sequence YES Out-of-Band OOB StatusEMM FIXLKC CUR FreqData Activity Indicator Table B-5 In-band Diagnostic FieldsEMM Data Indicator In-band StatusGood SNRFair PoorStatus Description Audio/Video StatusTable B-7 Unit Address Fields Unit AddressDCT1800 Unit Address Network AddressFirmware Version Multicast 16 AddressSeed Health Figure B-8 Current Channel Status Current Channel StatusService AuthorizationTable B-8 Current Channel Status Fields TypeTable B-9 Current Channel Status Variables OSD Variable StateTable B-10 Renewable Security Fields Renewable Security SystemTvpc Required / Not Required CryptoEnabled Upstream Modem Starvue II DiagnosticsDisabled IppvApplication APP Code Modules Table B-12 APP Code Modules FieldsModule Memory Status Table B-14 Interactive Info Fields Interactive InfoUPM Upstream IDMAC Frequency Table Message Types In-band Program Association Table PAT In-band Program Map Table PMTTask Status In-band Multicast Address Filter Figure B-20 Keyboard / LED Diagnostics Keyboard / LED DiagnosticsMgbi