Hauppauge DEC 1000-t, Installation And Reference Manual, Page: 4 / 39

Table of contents
1. OVERVIEW.............................................................................................6
1.1. DEC 1000-t Digital Entertainment Centre....................................................6
1.2. Special characteristics .................................................................................6
1.3. What is Digital TV?........................................................................................6
1.4. Why is Digital TV Better? .............................................................................6
1.5. What Channels can I get? ............................................................................7
1.6. Why Switch to Digital TV?............................................................................8
1.7. Do I need a subscription? ............................................................................8
2. WHAT’S IN THE DEC 1000-T BOX? .....................................................9
3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND SAFETY NOTES .........................10
3.1. Important Information.................................................................................10
3.2. Safety Precautions......................................................................................10
3.2.1. Location of device......................................................................................10
3.2.2. Ventilation ..................................................................................................10
3.2.3. Humidity, sun exposure, warmth ...............................................................11
3.2.4. Mains voltage.............................................................................................11
3.2.5. Grounding ..................................................................................................11
3.2.6. Weather Conditions ...................................................................................11
3.2.7. Wiring.........................................................................................................11
3.3. Cleaning your receiver ...............................................................................11
4. GETTING STARTED ............................................................................12
4.1. DEC 1000-t Connections ............................................................................12
4.2. Inserting the batteries into the remote control transmitter.....................13
4.3. Connecting the DEC 1000-t to your TV set ...............................................14
4.3.1. Connecting the DEC 1000-t to your TV set via SCART.............................14
4.3.2. Connecting the DEC 1000-t to your TV set via RF cable...........................15
4.4. Connecting your TV Aerial .........................................................................18
4.5. Connecting the Power Supply ...................................................................19
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