DCT2500 Installation Manual
Section 1
Introduction
This manual provides instructions to install the Motorola DCT2500 analog/digital set-top
terminal. The DCT2500:
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Supports 64 and 256 QAM digital signal formats
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Is compatible with existing Motorola analog and digital set-tops, which are not affected by
the new data the addressable controller sends to the DCT2500s
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Uses digital compression technology to provide new revenue generating services
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Can be configured to support real time reverse path communications, enabling interactive
services such as Video on Demand (VOD), Internet access, e-mail, and home shopping
Features, Options, and Interfaces
The Motorola DCT2500 offers the following standard features:
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54 to 860 MHz integrated tuner
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Integrated RF return (using built-in STARVUE II module)
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RF and baseband audio/ video ports
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IR Blaster port
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Switched accessory outlet
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RS 232 serial data port (provides a high speed serial data interface)
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Coaxial digital audio output
Optional features include:
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Expanded memory
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STARFONE
II (14.4 kbps) Telco return
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A/B In switch
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RF Bypass switch
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IR Blaster cable
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S-Video output
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TOSlink optical digital audio output
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USB port
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Analog descrambling
