Operational Check, Cold Initialization | Motorola DCT1800 guide

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Operational Check

The operational check tests the communication link between the remote control and the DCT1800. The procedures verify the DCT1800 response to remote control commands. Table 3-1 lists the operational check procedures:

Table 3-1

Operational check

Feature	Testing Procedure
Power on	! Press POWER to turn on the DCT1800.
	! Turn on the TV and tune it to the output channel of the DCT1800 (channel 3
	or 4).
Channel Selection	Tune to several channels by entering the channel number with the numeric keys on
	the remote control.

If the DCT1800 does not operate properly, refer to Section 4, “Troubleshooting” .

Cold Initialization

The DCT1800 has no front panel buttons. To perform a cold initialization, or reset, use the remote control.

To execute a cold initialization:

1Hold down any key on the remote control while disconnecting and reconnecting AC power to the DCT1800.

After booting up, the POWER LED on the DCT1800 front panel will flash.

2Within 3 seconds, press the 3 key on the remote control.

The POWER LED on the DCT1800 front panel flashes at a decreased rate.

3Within 3 seconds, press the 2 key on the remote control.

The POWER LED on the DCT1800 front panel flashes at an increased rate.

4Within 3 seconds, press the 8 key on the remote control to initiate the cold reset.

During the cold initialization procedure, if the appropriate remote control key is not pressed within the three-second time period, the procedure terminates and the DCT1800 resumes normal operation.

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Contents

Installation Manual DCT1800 Page Page Contents Troubleshooting SpecificationsDiagnostics Abbreviations and Acronyms Figures Tables Introduction DCT1800 advanced set-top Using This Manual Related DocumentationDocument Conventions If You Need Help Calling for Repairs Overview Front PanelDCT1800 front panel Rear Panel KeyItemFunction DCT1800 rear panel Remote Controls Motorola universal remote control KeyItemDescription Installing Batteries in Remote Control Back view of remote control Installation Installing the DCT1800Before You Begin Standard Cabling Diagram Standard cabling Standard VCR Cabling Diagram Standard VCR cabling Composite Baseband Cabling Diagrams Standard baseband cabling Composite VCR cabling Stereo Cabling Diagram Baseband Audio through the VCR Audio through VCR/audio output on TV Receiver Cabling Diagrams Audio through A/V Receiver Feature Testing Procedure Operational CheckCold Initialization Troubleshooting ProblemPossible Solution Specifications Power dissipation WeightAc voltage Surge protection Diagnostics Accessing Diagnostics Navigating the Diagnostics CH/CUR +Cursor UP Cursor Down Cursor Right General Status Figure B-2 DCT1800 Status Field Description Initialization Status Errors Code Flash Sequence Out-of-Band OOB Status YESEMM FIX CUR Freq LKC Table B-5 In-band Diagnostic Fields Data Activity IndicatorEMM Data Indicator In-band Status SNR GoodFair Poor Audio/Video Status Status Description Unit Address Table B-7 Unit Address FieldsDCT1800 Unit Address Network Address Firmware Version Multicast 16 AddressSeed Health Current Channel Status Figure B-8 Current Channel Status Authorization ServiceTable B-8 Current Channel Status Fields Type OSD Variable State Table B-9 Current Channel Status Variables Renewable Security System Table B-10 Renewable Security FieldsTvpc Required / Not Required Crypto Upstream Modem Starvue II Diagnostics EnabledDisabled Ippv Application APP Code Modules Table B-12 APP Code Modules FieldsModule Memory Status Interactive Info Table B-14 Interactive Info FieldsUPM Upstream ID MAC Frequency Table Message Types In-band Program Association Table PAT In-band Program Map Table PMTTask Status In-band Multicast Address Filter Keyboard / LED Diagnostics Figure B-20 Keyboard / LED Diagnostics Mgbi