Installation 3-17
Data Device Connections The DCT3412 provides optional high-speed data services such as Internet access, USB,
Ethernet, and more. The functionality of each data device port requires, and depends on,
installed application software.
The DCT3412 Phase III rear panel provides the following data ports:
USB 2.0 Can be used to daisy-chain USB devices such as printers and storage devices, or to
interface with keyboards, joysticks, and other USB PC peripherals.
Ethernet 10/100Base-T RJ-45 port
SATA Can be used to connect an external hard drive to increase DVR capacity
IEEE 1394 Can be used to connect a PC or A/V device
The DCT3412 front panel provides:
USB 2.0 Can be used in the same manner as the rear panel USB 2.0 port
ISO 7816 Smart
Card interface
Can be used for electronic commerce
Figure 3-9
Sample data devices you can connect to the DCT3412
Boot Cycle
After connecting the proper cabling to the DCT3412, plug the power cord into the DCT3412 and
electrical wall outlet. Begin performing the boot cycle procedure:
After a few moments, the LED displays HUNT and then FR 1.
The DCT3412 searches for the headend out-of-band (OOB) frequency carrier. If the OOB
frequency is not set to 75.25 MHz, the LED flashes FR 1 and then flashes FR 2. This
searching process repeats until the correct OOB frequency is found and the required
message for the DCT3412 model is acquired.
The LED displays and OOB frequencies are:
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