The DCT2500 Back Panel

The rear panel of the DCT2500 consists of three types of interfaces - audio, video and data. The table following this drawing describes each connection and its use.

 

Key

Description

 

 

 

1

TO TV/VCR

This coaxial output connector is used to connect the DCT6208 to a TV or VCR

 

 

operating on channel 3 or 4.

 

 

 

2

CABLE IN

The CABLE IN connector receives the incoming signal from your cable

 

 

service provider.

 

 

 

3

ETHERNET

Not currently enabled - intended for future use.

 

 

 

4

AUDIO IN R

These connectors are used to connect a set-top between a peripheral audio

 

AUDIO IN L

device such as a CD player and a stereo tuner or A/V receiver. In the current

 

 

DCT2500 release, the audio from the peripheral device will pass through the

 

 

DCT2500 when it is turned off.

 

 

 

5

SPDIF

The orange coaxial SPDIF connector is a digital output connection that carries

 

 

Dolby Digital 5.1 audio or PCM audio.

 

 

It is used to connect the DCT2500 to a stereo tuner or A/V receiver to provide

 

 

surround-sound, theater-style audio.

 

 

 

6

VIDEO IN

The VIDEO IN connector accepts a baseband video input from a VCR, camcorder

 

 

or other video device. (Not currently enabled.)

 

VIDEO OUT

The VIDEO OUT connector is used to deliver baseband video to an external device

 

 

such as a VCR or TV.

 

 

 

7

OUTLET

This AC outlet may be used to plug your TV into the DCT2500 as a convenient

 

 

additional outlet.

 

 

 

8

IR

This connector enables the DCT2500 to control a VCR while recording a selected

 

 

program. Not all electronic program guides support this feature.

 

 

 

9

USB

Not currently enabled - intended for future use.

 

 

 

10

DVI-D

Digital Video Interface. To connect High Definition monitor or High

 

 

Definition television.

 

 

 

11

AUDIO OUT R

The RCA phono-type connectors are used to deliver audio to a stereo receiver.

 

AUDIO OUT L

 

 

 

 

12

Y Pb Pr

These connectors are used to deliver component video to an HD-ready TV or

 

 

monitor. Though capable of delivering standard definition video to your TV or

 

 

monitor, these cables are necessary to deliver High Definition video.

 

 

 

13

TV PASS CARD

For future use.

 

 

 

14

S-VIDEO

This connector is used to deliver high quality, standard definition video to

 

 

external devices that accept S-Video inputs, such as a high-end VCR or TV.

 

 

 

15

OPTICAL

The OPTICAL SPDIF connector is an optical digital output connection that carries

 

SPDIF

Dolby Digital 5.1 audio or PCM audio.

 

 

It is used to connect the DCT2500 to a stereo tuner or A/V receiver to provide

 

 

surround-sound, theater-style audio.

 

 

 

16

IEEE 1394

Firewall Digital Interface. To connect High Definition monitor or High

 

 

Definition television.

 

 

 

17

POWER INLET

For the female end of the supplied power cord.

 

 

 

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DCT6208 specifications

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