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Digital Consumer Terminal

DCT 1000/1200
Digital Consumer Terminal
Installation Manual

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Dual A/B-RF Bypass Module Cabling Diagrams ................................................................................... 3-7
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d 01: DCT 1000/1200 General Status .............................................................................................. B-4


d 02: QPSK Out-of-Band Receiver Status ........................................................................................... B-6
Data Activity and EMM Data Activity Indicators LED .................................................................. B-7
Data Activity Indicator OSD .................................................................................................... B-7
EMM Data Activity Indicator OSD ............................................................................................ B-7
d 03: In-Band Receiver Status .......................................................................................................... B-7
Carrier Lock LED and OSD ...................................................................................................... B-8
In-band Data Activity Indicator LED and OSD ........................................................................... B-8
EMM Data Activity Indicator LED and OSD................................................................................ B-9
PCR Lock OSD Only ............................................................................................................... B-9
Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR) and Automatic Gain Control (AGC) OSD Only .................................. B-9
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05: Unit Address ........................................................................................................................ B-11
06: Firmware Version .................................................................................................................. B-13
07 Current-Channel Status .......................................................................................................... B-14
LED Channel Types ................................................................................................................. B-16
Acquisition States .................................................................................................................. B-16
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Preview Indicator LED and OSD ............................................................................................. B-17


Current channel status OSD fields ......................................................................................... B-18
d 08: Renewable Security System ................................................................................................... B-19
TvPC Required LED and OSD ................................................................................................. B-20
Current Mode ......................................................................................................................... B-20
TvPC Status............................................................................................................................ B-20
d 09: Upstream Modem Status ....................................................................................................... B-21
STARVUE II (RF) Diagnostics .................................................................................................... B-21
STARFONE Diagnostics ............................................................................................................ B-22
d 10: Application Code Modules ..................................................................................................... B-25
d 11: Memory Status ..................................................................................................................... B-26
d 12: Keyboard and LED Diagnostic ................................................................................................ B-27
Keyboard Diagnostic LEDs ....................................................................................................... B-27
Keyboard diagnostic OSD ..................................................................................................... B-27

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5 H P R W H  & R Q WU R O                                                                                                                           &  

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Confirm Proper Installation ............................................................................................................... C-4


Configure the Prevue IPG .................................................................................................................. C-6
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Messages ....................................................................................................................................... C-8
Parental Control .............................................................................................................................. C-8
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Changing the Data Collection Time.................................................................................................... D-3


Adjusting the Display Position .......................................................................................................... D-3
Setting Menus Over Video ................................................................................................................ D-4
Setting Up the VCR to Record with StarSight ...................................................................................... D-4
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Browsing Titles*.............................................................................................................................. D-5
Parental Control or Purchase Spending Limits Password ...................................................................... D-6
Impulse Pay-Per-View (IPPV) Spending Limits .................................................................................... D-6
PPV Purchasing (Two-Way System) .................................................................................................... D-6
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Channel Guide* .............................................................................................................................. D-8
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The Digital Consumer Terminal (DCT) 1000/1200 is an analog/digital set-top terminal designed
to enable you to configure it to meet specific subscriber needs and upgrade it to meet the future
needs of emerging technologies. The base unit supports many configurations. This manual
provides instructions to install the DCT 1000/1200.
The DCT 1000/1200 operates in the same system with existing analog set-top terminal
products. Existing set-top terminals are not affected by the new data flowing from the system
to the DCT 1000/1200s.

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The General Instrument DCT 1000/1200 offers the following standard features:
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RF, video, and audio ports

IR Blaster port

Data output port

Application interface port

Auxiliary audio input

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Optional features include:

STARFONE and STARVUE II modules

A/B In module

RF Bypass module

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This manual provides instructions to install and configure a DCT 1000/1200:


Section 1

Introduction provides a product description, a list of related documentation, the technical helpline telephone
number, and the repair/return procedure.

Section 2

Overview describes the DCT 1000/1200 terminal and provides an overview of its use. This section also
identifies the front-panel displays and switches and describes the rear-panel features.

Section 3

Installation provides instructions on how to install the DCT 1000/1200 in a subscriber location and perform
operational tests.

Section 4

Adding a VCR or Stereo Component provides instructions on how to connect a VCR or stereo equipment to a
DCT 1000/1200 terminal.

Section 5

Adding the IR Blaster Option provides instructions on how to install the IR Blaster option for controlling VCR
recording through the DCT 1000/1200.

Appendix A

Specifications provides the technical specifications for the DCT 1000/1200.

Appendix B

Diagnostics provides instructions on accessing and interpreting the built-in diagnostics.

Appendix C

Appendix D

Abbreviations and
Acronyms

Prevue Interactive Program Guide provides instructions to check the operation of Prevue Interactive (an
optional interactive program guide). It also describes a few basic operations used to introduce your
subscribers to the guide.
StarSight Interactive Program Guide provides instructions to check the operation of StarSight Interactive
Program Guide (an optional interactive program guide). It also describes a few basic operations used to
introduce your subscribers to the guide.
The Abbreviations and Acronyms list contains the full spelling of the short forms used in this manual.

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Separate instruction manuals are available for associated components. Although these may be
useful, they are not necessary to install or operate the basic DCT 1000/1200:


DCT 1000/1200 User Guide

XRC 100 Remote Control User Guide

XRC 110 Remote Control User Guide (for StarSight interactive program guide installations)

XRC 200 Remote Control User Guide (for Prevue interactive program guide installations)

DCT External Add-on Modules Installation Sheet

STARFONE Installation and Operation Manual

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STARVUE II Installation Instructions

Before you begin using the DCT 1000/1200, familiarize yourself with the stylistic conventions
used in this manual:

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Before you begin working with this manual, familiarize yourself with the stylistic conventions
used in this manual:
SMALL CAPS

(asterisk)

Denotes silk screening on the equipment, typically representing front- and rear-panel controls, input/output
(I/O) connections, and LEDs
Indicates that several versions of the same model number exist and the information applies to all models;
when the information applies to a specific model, the complete model number is given

Italic type

Used for emphasis

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Displayed text

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If you need assistance while working with the DCT 1000/1200, call the General Instrument
Technical Response Center (TRC) at 1-888-GEN-INST (1-888-436-4678). The TRC is open
from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. When the TRC is closed,
emergency service only is available on a call-back basis.
When contacting the TRC from outside the United States, call the main switchboard number,
1-215-323-1000, and ask for extension 4200.

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If repair is necessary, call the General Instrument Repair Facility at 1-800-227-0450 for a
Return for Service Authorization (RSA) number before sending the unit. The RSA number
must be prominently displayed on all equipment cartons. The Repair Facility is open from 8:00
AM to 5:00 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday.
When calling from outside the United States, use the appropriate international access code,
and then call 52-891-40739 to contact the Repair Facility.
When shipping equipment for repair, follow these steps:


Pack the unit securely.



Enclose a note describing the exact problem.



Enclose a copy of the invoice that verifies the warranty status.



Ship the unit PREPAID to the following address:

GI Communications
Attn: RSA #___________
4694 Coffee Port Road
Brownsville, TX 78521

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This section provides illustrations and tables showing the DCT 1000/1200 controls, displays
and connectors. Before you install the DCT 1000/1200, familiarize yourself with the various
controls and displays.

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Figure 2-1 illustrates the front-panel, which contains selection buttons, tuning buttons, various
displays, and the power switch:
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These controls are designed to provide a minimum, but functional, capability in the event that
the DCT 1000/1200 remote control is lost or is temporarily out of service. However, functions
such as those requiring a numeric entry are not available without a remote control.

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Table 2-1 describes the front-panel controls and LEDs:


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Turns DCT 1000/1200 on and off

Change channel up and down

When enabled, this switches an add-on module from one function to


another function

Selects function options and Pay-Per-View (PPV) events and tunes


channels from the interactive program guide (IPG)

Displays the Main Menu

Displays current channel and program information

Move cursor in menu and the interactive program guide screens

Displays the interactive program guide

Lights if optional switch is activated

Lights to indicate that a message is present

Normally displays current channel number; in the diagnostic mode,


displays diagnostic codes

Flashes when an error-free signal is received from the remote control

Lights when the unit is on

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Figure 2-2 illustrates the rear panel of the DCT 1000/1200 which contains a switched power
outlet; connectors for video, audio, and RF cabling; data output connectors; and IR Blaster
output connectors:
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If a STARFONE or STARVUE II module is not installed in the rear panel, a protective plate
covers the opening in the rear panel reserved for the modules. Do not remove the protective
plate unless you are installing new hardware in the opening.
Table 2-2 describes each of the rear-panel features:
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AC power outlet that can be configured as a switched or unswitched


outlet and a two-pronged plug for attaching a power cord

Mini-phone jacks for connecting an optional IR Blaster; the high-power


output is optional

Mini-phone jacks for connecting data output from the DCT 1000/1200

Cover for an area reserved for future use

RCA jack used to connect the DCT 1000/1200 to a composite


(baseband) video TV or a monitor; in some configurations this jack
connects to a VCR

Left and right audio RCA jacks used for stereo audio output

F-type connector used to connect the DCT 1000/1200 to a standard TV


or VCR

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Optional RCA jacks for looping through audio from audio equipment

Covers slot used for STARVUE II and STARFONE options

Punch-outs reserved for future options

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The DCT 1000/1200 supports a variety of configurations to enable your company to offer
options tailored to the needs of individual subscribers. Figure 2-3 illustrates the options
available for the DCT 1000/1200:
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Table 2-3 describes the function of each of the options shown in Figure 2-3:
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Used in a dual cable system to receive both cables; verify the location of the A and B
connectors on your particular A/B In module (they may be reversed)

A/B In
Enables the cable signal to bypass the DCT 1000/1200 and go directly to a TV or VCR; before
installing an external RF Bypass module, verify that the DCT 1000/1200 does not have an
internal RF Bypass module

RF Bypass
Used in a dual cable system; enables the cable signal on the current side (A or B) to go directly
to a TV or VCR

Dual A/B-RF Bypass


Used in a two-way addressable system to send Impulse Pay-Per-View (IPPV) information to the
DAC 6000 or other controller through the subscribers telephone hookup

STARFONE
Used in a two-way addressable system to send IPPV information to the DAC 6000 or other
controller through the return system

STARVUE II

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The basic DCT 1000/1200 uses the XRC 100 remote control. If your system offers an optional
IPG, you may need a different remote control; refer to Appendix C, Prevue Interactive
Program Guide, or Appendix D, StarSight Interactive Program Guide. To program the
remote control before use, refer to its user guide for instructions.

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Figure 2-4 illustrates the XRC 100:


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Before using the remote control, you must install two AA (1.5 V) alkaline batteries. Battery
access is located on the back of the remote control.
To install batteries in an XRC 100:


Press and slide the battery compartment cover off.



Place the batteries in the compartment; be careful to observe the correct polarity.



Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.

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This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing and cabling the DCT 1000/1200 in
the subscribers location. The cabling diagrams in this section include the following
configurations, both with and without the STARFONE and STARVUE II options:
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Standard cabling

With A/B In module

If you are adding a VCR or stereo components to the configuration, see Section 4, Adding a
VCR or Stereo Component, for cabling suggestions.

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Before beginning the installation process:


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If the subscriber location requires an A/B In, RF Bypass, Dual A/B-RF Bypass module or a
STARFONE or STARVUE II module, install these options before beginning cabling.
Installation instructions are provided with these modules.
Look at the TV set or monitor to determine whether it is a standard TV or a composite
(baseband) monitor. Be certain you have the correct connecting cables.
Be certain you have the correct cables for audio connections.
Determine whether you are going to connect a VCR to the DCT 1000/1200 so that you can
select the cabling diagram that includes a VCR.

After completing the installation, place the DCT 1000/1200 on a smooth, flat surface with no
obstructions to interfere with the airflow over, under, or around the DCT 1000/1200. Tell the
subscriber not to place anything on top of the unit.

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To install the DCT 1000/1200:






Locate the correct cabling diagram on the following pages that provide:


Standard cabling diagrams

A/B In module cabling diagrams

RF Bypass module cabling diagrams

Dual A/B-RF Bypass module cabling diagrams

To connect the video, do one of the following:


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For a conventional TV, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors to connect
the TO TV/VCR connector directly to the input of the TV or through a matching
transformer to the 300-ohm input of the TV.
For a monitor, use a cable with an RCA connector to connect the VIDEO connector to the
monitor.

Perform the basic operational check in this section after you install the DCT 1000/1200.
Check the troubleshooting suggestions in this section if you have a problem with the
operational check.

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Figure 3-1 illustrates a standard wiring configuration:


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Figure 3-2 illustrates the wiring diagram for the DCT 1000/1200 when it has a telephone
return modem:
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Figure 3-3 illustrates the wiring diagram for the DCT 1000/1200 when it has an RF return
modem:
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The A/B In module is commonly used in dual-cable systems. Figure 3-4 illustrates a standard
configuration that uses an A/B In module:
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Figure 3-5 illustrates a DCT 1000/1200 that is equipped with a STARFONE module:
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Figure 3-6 illustrates a DCT 1000/1200 with a STARVUE II module when the return is on
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Figure 3-7 illustrates a DCT 1000/1200 with a STARVUE II module when the return is on
Cable B:
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The Dual A/B-RF Bypass module is commonly used in dual-cable systems. Figure 3-8
illustrates a standard configuration that uses a Dual A/B-RF Bypass module:
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Figure 3-11 illustrates a DCT 1000/1200 with a STARVUE II module when the return is on
Cable B:
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The operational check tests the communication link between the remote control and the
DCT 1000/1200. Table 3-1 lists the features and the procedures to verify the DCT 1000/1200
response to remote control commands:
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Power on

Press POWER to turn on the DCT 1000/1200.


Turn on the TV and tune it to the output channel of the DCT 1000/1200 (channel 3 or 4).

Channel Selection

Scan through the channels using the CHANNEL keys on the DCT 1000/1200 and the CHAN keys on the
remote control.
Tune to several channels by entering the channel number with the numeric keys on the remote control.

Volume Control

Use the TV volume control to adjust the sound volume to a moderate level.


Press VOL on the remote control to increase the volume to its upper limit, lowest level, and to a
comfortable level.

Press MUTE to turn the sound completely off. Press MUTE again to restore the sound.

If the DCT 1000/1200 does not operate properly, refer to Troubleshooting in this section.

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Occasionally a DCT 1000/1200 can fail to operate as described. To correct problems:


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Press and release operation keys one at a time, firmly and deliberately.
Aim the remote control directly at the DCT 1000/1200, not the TV or VCR. Be sure that no
obstructions are between the remote control and the DCT 1000/1200.
Be certain that the TV set is tuned to the output channel of the DCT 1000/1200
(channel 3 or 4).

If the channels can be changed with the DCT 1000/1200 front-panel buttons but not with the
remote control keys, the problem can be that the remote control battery is weak or the
DCT 1000/1200 is not initialized correctly.

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Depending on the options in the DCT 1000/1200 and the equipment attached to it, you can use
numerous methods to connect a VCR or stereo equipment. This section describes a few of the
standard configurations.

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Figure 4-1 illustrates the configuration which enables recording of the channel being viewed:
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Proper operation of the RF Bypass feature requires special configuration in the control system
and in the EPG settings.
Figure 4-2 illustrates the cabling diagram that enables viewing an unscrambled analog channel
on a TV while recording another channel through the DCT 1000/1200:
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Figure 4-4 illustrates the baseband audio and video outputs of the DCT 1000/1200 which are
available to connect to a VCR:
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The VCR can be cabled to either a standard TV by an F-type connector or to a TV/monitor with
audio and video connectors.

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In this configuration, a subscribers CD player and VCR can be played through a stereo
receiver.

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The IR Blaster controls the VCR from the DCT 1000/1200. It consists of a low-power infra-red
transmitter attached to a six-foot cord and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is a clear
plastic holder that has a pad of adhesive tape that enables you to install the IR Blaster near the
VCR IR receiver. A mini-pin connector at the end of the cord connects the IR Blaster to the
DCT 1000/1200.
Figure 5-1 illustrates the IR transmitter installed in the mounting bracket:
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Once installed, the IR Blaster is activated automatically through the interactive program
guide. Individual VCR codes are broadcast through the out-of-band data channel and are
updated periodically as new codes are added.
The procedure for installing the IR Blaster is described in the following paragraphs.

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The IR receiver area is not visible on some VCRs. If you cannot see the area, you can locate it
using the following procedure:






Obtain a piece of opaque material, such as a 3- by 5-inch index card.


Use the card to block off areas of the VCR where the IR receiver might be located. Try to
turn the VCR on and off with the remote control pointed directly at it and close enough to
reduce the possibility that the receiver will see IR reflections.
Note the area where the VCR is unresponsive to the remote control. This region contains
the sensor and can be marked by loosely taping the index card to the area.

Because the IR Blaster radiates in an area approximately 40 degrees wide, you do not need to
be precisely on target with the receiver. You may prefer to offset the location of the IR Blaster
transmitter so that it is less likely to interfere with operation of the VCR remote control.

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Fit the transmitter into the mounting bracket (refer to Figure 5-1).
Plug the mini-pin connector into the LOW POWER IR jack on the rear panel of the
DCT 1000/1200 rear panel:
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Remove the adhesive tape cover from the mounting bracket.


Position and press firmly to attach the mounting bracket to the IR receiver on the VCR. Be
careful to route the wire so that it does not prevent loading tapes.

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After the IR Blaster is located near the receiver, the VCR can be controlled through the
DCT 1000/1200. As a final check, operate the VCR using the remote control from various
positions in the room. If the IR Blaster is obstructing the IR receiver on the VCR, move it
slightly.

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Input frequency

54 through 860 MHz (excluding data carrier frequency)

HRC/IRC frequency assignments

Downloadable

Number of channels

136 carriers per cable, 1 or 2 cables

Analog

1 channel per carrier

Digital

More than 1 channel per carrier, content dependent

Dual A/B cable switching

Optional A/B (field upgradeable)

Input analog video level

0 dBmV through +15 dBmV

Input analog sound level

17 dBmV through +2 dBmV

Average digital input level

10 dBmV through +5 dBmV

Data carrier

QPSK-modulated carrier

Frequency

75.250 MHz

Bandwidth

1.5 MHz

Level

10 dBmV through +5 dBmV

Video s/n

49 dB @ 0 dBmV input level

Output frequency accuracy

150 kHz

Return loss
Input

6 dB minimum

Output

8 dB minimum

Spurious output

57 dBc maximum, in band

Cross-modulation distortion

56 dB (136 channels, each @ +15 dBmV)

Composite second order distortion

57 dB (136 channels, each @ +15 dBmV)

Second order distortion

60 dB (136 channels, each @ +15 dBmV)

Composite triple beat distortion

57 dB (136 channels, each @ +15 dBmV)

Set-top input beats (with all input signals)

25 dB (136 channels, each @ +15 dBmV)

Hum modulation distortion

3 IRE

Output level

10 through 15 dBmV

Isolation (input/output)

70 dB minimum

Differential phase

10 degrees (maximum)

Scrambling method

Gated sync suppression or dynamic gated sync suppression, video


inversion, audio privacy, and Hamlin compatibility

Two-way systems compatibility

With addition of STARFONE or STARVUE II

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On-screen display (OSD)


Screen size

352 x 480 pixels (configuration dependent)

Message/barker capacity

Up to 40 pages (configuration dependent)

Mechanical security

Standard: security screws, unichassis construction

Operating environment range


Temperature

0 through 40C (32 through 104F)

Humidity

5 through 95% (noncondensing)

ac voltage

105 through 125, 60 Hz

Power dissipation

45 W at 115 Vac

Surge protection

Provided on power supply and RF ports

Size

17.13 13.25 2.75 inches

Weight

10 pounds

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This section describes the diagnostics designed to confirm proper installation of the
DCT 1000/1200. They include checking error states and signal integrity, as well as provisions
to identify the DCT 1000/1200 on the network and to verify communications with the headend.
The diagnostic information is displayed on the front-panel LEDs and the OSD.
For diagnostics provided in this appendix:


Because of hardware limitations, the out-of-band lock indicator is not accurate; it falsely
indicates locked.

Unless otherwise noted, all indicators are in decimal notation.

Unless otherwise noted, all signal-level and quality indicators are based on a 0 to 100%
scale.

All screens are self-refreshing at a minimum rate of once every five seconds.

All sample displays are illustrative; actual data will differ from the examples.

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To put the DCT 1000/1200 in the diagnostic mode:




Install the DCT 1000/1200.



Connect the DCT 1000/1200 to an ac outlet.



Press POWER to turn on the DCT 1000/1200.



Wait five seconds.



Press POWER to turn off the DCT 1000/1200.



Within two seconds, press SELECT. The DIAGNOSTICS main menu (Figure B-1) is
displayed on the OSD and G is displayed on the front-panel LEDs. The DCT 1000/1200
is now in diagnostic mode.



Use the CHANNEL keys to select the desired diagnostic.



Press CURSOR <, CURSOR >, SELECT, or ENTER to execute the selected diagnostic.



To exit the diagnostic mode, press POWER. The DCT 1000/1200 exits the diagnostic mode
and automatically becomes operational.

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DIAGNOSTICS
01

GENERAL STATUS

02

OOB STATUS

03

IN BAND STATUS

04

IN BAND ERROR

05

UNIT ADDRESS

06

FIRMWARE VERSION

07

CURR CHANNEL STAT

08

RENEWABLE SECURITY

09

UPSTREAM MODEM

10

APP CODE MODULES

11

MEMORY CONFIG

12

KEYBOARD/LED

Table B-1 provides a list of the keys and key functions for selecting diagnostics:
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enters OFF state

DCT 1000/1200 exits the diagnostic mode and


enters Off state

CH/CUR +,
CURSOR UP

Moves the cursor down

Displays the DIAGNOSTICS main menu

CH/CUR - ,
CURSOR DOWN

Moves the cursor up

Displays the DIAGNOSTICS main menu

CURSOR RIGHT,
CURSOR LEFT,
SELECT,
ENTER

The DCT 1000/1200 executes the selected


diagnostic

Displays the DIAGNOSTICS main menu

OTHER

No function

No function

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Table B-2 lists the LED and provides a description of each diagnostic. It also indicates whether
the diagnostic provides information on the LED/OSD:
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d 01

General status of the DCT 1000/1200

d 02

QPSK out-of-band receiver status

d 03

In-band receiver status

d 04

In-band error count

d 05

Unit address

d 06

Firmware version

d 07

Decryptor status

d 08

Renewable security system

d 09

Upstream modem status

d 10

Application code modules

d 11

Memory configuration

d 12

Keyboard and LED diagnostic

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This diagnostic indicates the general status of the DCT 1000/1200. Figure B-2 illustrates the
LEDs, which alternate between the error code and the purchases count:
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The purchases count is used by Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) to check returned
DCT 1000/1200 for uncollected purchases, which are used to close out a customers account.
The largest error code takes priority.
Figure B-3 illustrates the DCT 1000/1200 STATUS OSD, which displays the error code, a short
description of the error, the purchases count, and specific model information:
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DCT 1000/1200 STATUS


ERROR:

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MODEL NUMBER:
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Table B-3 lists the error codes:


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26'

&DXVH

5HPHG\

E 00*

NO ERROR

Indicates normal condition after


initialization

Not applicable

E 01*

NOT CONNECTED

DCT did not receive a connect


message

Send a connect message


Restore out-of-band signal

Not currently defined

Not applicable

E 02 through
E 07
E 08

POST ERROR

Faulty RAM, ROM, EEPROM, or


POST failure (this is a hardware
failure)

Return DCT 1000/1200 for


repair

E 09

NVRAM
CORRUPTED

Dead battery or memory has not


been initialized; occurs if battery
fails to keep the RAM alive during
power-down; causes
DCT 1000/1200 to be
disconnected

Return DCT 1000/1200 for


repair; requires factory
initialization message

Not currently defined

Not applicable

Invalid unit address

Return DCT 1000/1200 for


repair; requires a unit creation
message

Not currently defined

Not applicable

E 10
E 11

E 12 through
E 99

INVALID UNIT ADDRESS

* E 00 and E 01 cannot be displayed while the DCT 1000/1200 is off. The other errors will display on the LEDs when the DCT 1000/1200 is off.

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This diagnostic indicates the status of the out-of-band control channel. Figure B-4 illustrates
the out-of-band status LED display:
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2XWRIEDQGVWDWXV

/('

Figure B-5 illustrates the OOB DIAGNOSTIC OSD:


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22%',$*1267,&

26'

OOB DIAGNOSTIC
DATA

EMM DATA

CARRIER LOCK

YES

Table B-4 lists the LED and OSD indications of whether the out-of-band receiver is locked to
the carrier (this indicator can falsely indicate locked):
7DEOH%
/('DQG26'LQGLFDWRUVIRURXWRIEDQGUHFHLYHUVWDWH

/('

26'

6WDWH

YES

Carrier locked

NO

Carrier unlocked

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'LDJQRVWLFV

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Two LEDs indicate that a message is present. The indicators are cleared when you enter this
diagnostic and three seconds after receiving the last message. These indicators cover all packet
processors regardless of which stream they are monitoring. The OSD indicates that data has
been received with an *.
'DWD$FWLYLW\,QGLFDWRU

26'

The data activity indicator shows receipt of a message. This indicator covers all packet
processors regardless of which stream they are monitoring.
(00'DWD$FWLYLW\,QGLFDWRU

26'

Table B-5 lists how the EMM data activity indicator shows when the DCT 1000/1200 is
receiving a message on the EMM stream:
7DEOH%
2XWRIEDQG(00GDWDDFWLYLW\LQGLFDWRU

/('DQG26'

/('

26'

6WDWXV

off

Blank

No data received

on

Data received

The DCT 1000/1200 can receive only six PIDs at one time. Data can be present on the
out-of-band multiplex on PIDs that the DCT is not receiving.

G,Q%DQG5HFHLYHU6WDWXV

The DCT 1000/1200 displays the in-band digital diagnostics for the last attempted channel
tune. If no digital carrier is present, these diagnostics indicate that the carrier is not locked.
Figure B-6 illustrates the in-band receiver digital status as shown on the LED:
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Figure B-7 illustrates the IN-BAND DIAGNOSTIC OSD:


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,1%$1'',$*1267,&

26'

IN-BAND DIAGNOSTIC
DATA

EMM DATA

CARRIER LOCK

YES

PCR LOCK

YES

SNR

47

ssss

AGC

23

ssss

&DUULHU/RFN

/('DQG26'

This diagnostic indicates that the digital in-band receiver is locked to the carrier.
Table B-6 lists the LED and OSD indications:
7DEOH%
,QEDQGFDUULHUORFN

/('DQG26'

/('

26'

6WDWXV

YES

Carrier locked

NO

Carrier unlocked

Analog

Analog channel

,QEDQG'DWD$FWLYLW\,QGLFDWRU

/('DQG26'

The in-band data activity indicator lights when the DCT 1000/1200 is receiving a message. The
indicator is clear when you enter this diagnostic and three seconds after receiving the last
message. The indicator covers all packet processors regardless of which stream they are
monitoring.
Table B-7 lists the LED and OSD indications:
7DEOH%
,QEDQGGDWDDFWLYLW\

/('

26'

6WDWXV

off

blank

No data received

on

Data received

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'LDJQRVWLFV

(00'DWD$FWLYLW\,QGLFDWRU

%

/('DQG26'

The EMM data activity indicator lights when the DCT 1000/1200 is receiving a message on the
EMM stream. The indicator is clear when entering this diagnostic and three seconds after
receiving the last message.
Table B-8 lists the LED and OSD indications:
7DEOH%
(00GDWDDFWLYLW\LQGLFDWRU

/('DQG26'

/('

26'

6WDWXV

off

blank

No data received

on

Data received

3&5/RFN

26'2QO\

The PCR lock indicates that the DCT 1000/1200 has a program-clock-reference lock with the
current digital datastream.
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26'2QO\

The SNR displayed on the OSD is a rough estimate of the carrier signal-to-noise ratio. The
SNR displayed is really a measure of the QAM cluster variance, which is proportional to the
signal-to-noise ratio.
The AGC value roughly indicates the received signal level.
Analog channels display DQDORJ for carrier lock. The SNR and AGC display a number for the
numeric value and blank for the ssss text.
A blank display indicates that the digital section of the DCT is still in the initial state. If this
occurs, check diagnostic d07.
Table B-9 lists the SNR and AGC indicators for the OSD:
7DEOH%
615DQG$*&LQGLFDWRUV

9DOXHVIRU

26'RQO\

0HDQLQJ

615DQG
$*&

VVVV

GOOD

Good value

FAIR

Marginal signal level check the signal

BAD

Unusable signal

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The error count represents the number of uncorrectable errors in the digital multiplex. The
QAM receiver must be locked to the signal before errors can be detected. A four-digit value of
 displayed on the LED indicates that there are no uncorrectable errors. The display shows
the short-term error count and is updated every five seconds. The maximum count is 9999.
The long-term error count is a sum of the errors occurring over the last 24 hours of
DCT 1000/1200 operation. This data is maintained between channel changes and power cycles.
This count is reset every 24 hours of DCT 1000/1200 operation. The maximum is 9999 counts.
Figure B-8 shows the receiver status error count on the LEDs:
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,QEDQGUHFHLYHUVWDWXVHUURUFRXQWVKRUWWHUP/('V

When there is no carrier lock, the LEDs display four dashes ().
Figure B-9 shows the receiver status error count on the IN-BAND RCVR STATUS OSD:
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IN-BAND RCVR STATUS


SHORT-TERM ERROR COUNT
3456

LONG TERM ERROR COUNT


7890
When there is no carrier lock, the error count displays four dashes ().

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This diagnostic displays the 16-digit (40-bit) unit address of the DCT 1000/1200. It displays in
five parts on the four-section LED. The address display stays on each section for five seconds.
The location of the dash in each of the five displays is unique. Figure B-10 shows the LED for
unit address 123-45678-90123-456:
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On the unit address OSD, the unit, network, and TV PassCard (TvPC) addresses are in decimal
form (13 address digits and three check digits). Figure B-11 illustrates the unit address on the
DCT 1000/1200 UNIT ADDRESS OSD:
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'&781,7$''5(6626'

DCT 1000/1200 UNIT ADDRESS:


123-45678-90123-456
Network Address:
123-45678-90123-456
TvPC:
123-45678-90123-456
Multicast 16 Address:
255.255

255.255

255.255

255.255

nnnn
255.255

255.255

255.255

255.255

The multicast 16-bit address is in TCP/IP decimal byte form.


The value nnnn shown in Figure B-11 represents the following datastreams: DATA, VCN,
POLL, NET, EMM, SCC, DWLD. The Multicast 16 address numbers change to display the
values for each datastream.

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This diagnostic displays the Dena firmware version. Figure B-12 illustrates that the LEDs
alternate between displaying the firmware version number and the characters dEnA:
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The Dena firmware version OSD displays the Dena firmware revision number, build date,
CMLBK firmware version number, and TSODA firmware version number. Figure B-13
illustrates the Dena firmware version on the FIRMWARE VERSION OSD:
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),50:$5(9(56,2126'

FIRMWARE VERSION
12.34
May 14, 1997
08:13:54

TSODA

CMLBK

t14

0307

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This diagnostic gives the instantaneous status of the last attempted channel tune on the inband tuner. The status shows channel type, acquisition state, purchasable information, preview
information, and parental control information. Figure B-14 illustrates the current channel
status display on the LEDs:
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The current channel status OSD has the following fields:




The Type field indicates whether the current channel is analog or digital.

The Status field indicates the channel type.

The Parental control field indicates whether the current channel is parentally controlled.

The Purchasable field indicates that the program can be purchased.

The Purchased field indicates that the program has been bought.

The ddd Connected field indicates whether the DCT is connected or disconnected. If the
value is connected, the program is viewable.

The Preview field indicates that the program is in the free preview state.

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Figure B-15 illustrates the current channel status display for analog channels on the
CURRENT CHANNEL STATUS OSD:
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&855(17&+$11(/67$78626' DQDORJ

CURRENT CHANNEL STATUS


TYPE

ANALOG

STATUS

ccccc

ddd CONNECTED
PARENT CONTROL

YES

385&+$6$%/(
385&+$6('
35(9,(:

<(6
<(6
<(6

Figure B-16 illustrates the current channel status display for digital channels on the
CURRENT CHANNEL STATUS OSD:
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&855(17&+$11(/67$78626' GLJLWDO

CURRENT CHANNEL STATUS


TYPE

DIGITAL

STATUS

ccccc

aaa bb

ddd CONNECTED
PARENT CONTROL

YES

385&+$6$%/(
385&+$6('
35(9,(:

<(6
<(6
<(6

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%

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Table B-10 lists the possible channel types:


7DEOH%
&KDQQHO7\SHV

/('DQG26'

VW/('

26'

0HDQLQJ

Analog

Analog channel

Digital

Digital channel

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Table B-11 lists the acquisition states:


7DEOH%
$FTXLVLWLRQVWDWHV

QG/('

6WDWH

Not connected

Initialized to acquire the program

Configured to acquire the program

Acquiring the program

Not authorized for the program

Authorized for analog program

Authorized for encrypted digital program

Unencrypted digital program

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/('DQG26'

Table B-12 lists the purchase indicator:


7DEOH%
3XUFKDVDEOHVWDWXV

/('DQG26'

/('

26'

0HDQLQJ

off

NO

Channel is not purchasable at present

on

YES

Channel is purchasable at present

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%

/('DQG26'

Table B-13 lists the preview indicator:


7DEOH%
3UHYLHZVWDWXV

/('DQG26'

/('

26'

0HDQLQJ

off

NO

Channel is not in preview

on

YES

Channel is in preview

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26'ILHOGV

Table B-14 lists the current channel status OSD fields:


7DEOH%
&XUUHQWFKDQQHOVWDWXV

26'

26'ILHOGV

6WDWH

YDULDEOHV

aaa

Analog blank
For digital only:
n
n

ENC encrypted
UNE unencrypted

bb

Current epoch authorization reason in the


current_epoch_auth_reason field. This is displayed in hex:
01 missing working key epoch message
02 missing event blackout message
03 missing category rekey
04 old category sequence in program, rekey message
10 program bought
11 program bought without taping
12 subscribed with taping
13 subscribed without taping
14 - subscribed with taping purchasable
15 IPPV with taping
16 IPPV without taping
20 bad seed checksum
21 bad debit buffer checksum
30 IPPV not enabled
31 insufficient credit to purchase
32 show count limit exceeded
33 debit register will overflow
34 no AFP records available
36 maximum package cost exceeded
37 no IPPV overlay in message
40 not subscribed
41 regional blackout
42 event blackout

ccccc

INIT Initialized state


CONFI Configured
ACQUI Acquiring the program
AUTH Authorized for the program
Not A Not authorized for the program

ddd

blank Connected
NOT Not connected

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The renewable security system returns the current status of the TvPC. This includes whether
the TvPC is required, the mode, status, and version.
Figure B-17 illustrates the renewable security status LED:
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Figure B-18 illustrates the renewable security status display on the RENEWABLE SECURITY
OSD:
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26'

RENEWABLE SECURITY
SYSTEM STATUS
TvPC NOT REQUIRED
CRYPTO:

STAND ALONE

STATUS:

00

VERSION:

00

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'LDJQRVWLFV

/('DQG26'

Table B-15 shows how the LED and OSD indicate whether further operation of the DCT
requires the TvPC:
7DEOH%
7Y3&UHTXLUHG

/('

26'

6WDWXV

NOT REQUIRED

TvPC not required

IS REQUIRED

TvPC is required

&XUUHQW0RGH

Table B-16 lists the current mode as displayed on the LED and the OSD:
7DEOH%
&XUUHQWPRGH

/('

26'

6WDWXV

STAND ALONE

Stand alone

SUPPORT

Support

NOT MATED

Not mated

7Y3&6WDWXV

Table B-17 shows the TvPC status as displayed on the LED and the OSD:
7DEOH%
7Y3&VWDWXV

/('DQG26'

6WDWXV

00

OK

01

TvPC communication problem

02

TvPC required

03

Validator does not match between GK and TvPC

04

Invalid unit key number

05

Old TvPC unit address

0a

TvPC not mated

0b

TvPC/base module unit address mismatch

0C

New TvPC, but wrong version number

0d

TvPC unit address mismatch

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%

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These diagnostics display the appropriate set of STARFONE (telephone) or STARVUE II (RF)
modem information based on the module installed in the DCT 1000/1200.
67$598(,, 5) 'LDJQRVWLFV

This diagnostic shows the status and operating parameters for the STARVUE II module.
Figure B-19 illustrates the STARVUE II diagnostics LEDs:
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Figure B-20 illustrates the STARVUE II DIAGNOSTICS OSD:


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STARVUE II DIAGNOSTICS
STATUS

FREQUENCY

9.0 MHz

LEVEL

34

IPPV

DISABLED

The Level field on the STARVUE II DIAGNOSTICS OSD indicates the approximate value of
the power of the STARVUE II transmitter in dBmV. The accuracy of the power value on the
diagnostic screen and the actual power of the STARVUE II module is 5 dBmV.

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Table B-18 lists the STARVUE II transmitter status:


7DEOH%
67$598(,,WUDQVPLWWHUVWDWXV

/('DQG26'

,QGLFDWRU

Idle

Transmitting

Table B-19 shows how the LED and OSD indicate the IPPV status:
7DEOH%
67$598(,,,339VWDWXV

/('

26'

0RGH

on

ENABLED

IPPV enabled

flashing

UNSENT ##

The DCT 1000/1200 contains unsent IPPV transactions

off

DISABLED

IPPV disabled

The ## is the number of unsent transactions.


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This diagnostic shows the status and operating parameters for the STARFONE module.
Figure B-21 illustrate the STARFONE LED diagnostics:
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67$5)21(GLDJQRVWLFV/('V

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Figure B-22 illustrates the STARFONE DIAGNOSTICS OSD:


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67$5)21(',$*1267,&626'

STARFONE DIAGNOSTICS
STATUS

CARRIER

BAUD

300

PARAMETERS

NOT SET

20 DIGIT PH#1

20 digit PH #1

20 DIGIT PH#2

20 digit PH #2

Table B-20 lists the STARFONE transmitter status:


7DEOH%
67$5)21(WUDQVPLWWHUVWDWXV

VW'LJLW

QG'LJLW

0HDQLQJ

On hook (* = hang-up code)

Test for line available

Dialing

Waiting for answer

Communicating, receiving

Communicating, transmitting

Communicating, idle

Waiting for retry (* = hang-up code)

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Table B-21 lists the STARFONE hang-up code:


7DEOH%
67$5)21(KDQJXSFRGH

0RGH

6WDWXV

Normal hang-up

Answer time-out

Phone ringing

Carrier loss

Line in use

Errors (data)

User line request

Parameters invalid

Data timeout

Communication protocol fault

Table B-22 lists the IPPV status indicator:


7DEOH%
67$5)21(,339VWDWXV

/('

26'

0RGH

on

ENABLED

IPPV enabled

flashing

UNSENT

This DCT 1000/1200 contains unsent IPPV transactions

off

DISABLED

IPPV disabled

Table B-23 lists the STARFONE third-digit baud rate:


7DEOH%
67$5)21(WKLUGGLJLWEDXGUDWH

/('

26'

0RGH

300

300 Baud

Table B-24 lists the STARFONE fourth-digit telephone parameters:


7DEOH%
67$5)21(IRXUWKGLJLWWHOHSKRQHSDUDPHWHUV

/('

26'

0RGH

NOT SET

Telephone parameters not set

P (flashing)

NOT VALID

Telephone parameters not valid

P (solid)

SET

Telephone parameters OK

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This diagnostic displays the currently downloaded code modules. This can be a multipage
display. Press SELECT to display additional pages. The LEDs show the downloaded status.
Figure B-23 illustrates the application code module LEDs:
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$SSOLFDWLRQFRGHPRGXOH/('V

Figure B-24 illustrates the application code module APP. CODE MODULES OSD:
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APP. CODE MODULES


VC

456

appl_______

MODULE

VER

STATUS

DCT_ROM

01.00

DISABLD

dct_plat

01.00

ENABLED

appl_____

2.00

DOWNLD

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Table B-25 lists the mode for the first LED that indicates the current status of the downloader:
7DEOH%
)LUVW/('LQGLFDWLQJFXUUHQWVWDWXVRIGRZQORDGHU

)LUVW/('

0RGH

Idle no download in progress

Connected to download PID awaiting data

Download in progress

The LED diagnostic indicates the current status of the downloader. The download data
received indicator lights when data is received and stays lit for three seconds after the last data
packet is received. The download packet counter counts down toward zero, indicating the
remaining packets of the current module to be received. This counter will initially be blank,
and after segment zero is received it shows the remaining packets. The data received indicator
may be lit even if no additional packets are stored.

G0HPRU\6WDWXV

The memory-free value is the sum of all free memory. This free memory is not necessarily in
one free block. Figure B-25 illustrates the MEMORY STATUS OSD:
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0(025<67$78626'

MEMORY STATUS
APPLICATION

NVMEM

384 K

DRAM

768 K

PLATFORM

ROM

512 K

DRAM

1024 K

DPRAM

256 K

FLASH

512 K

There is no LED for this diagnostic. The format of the OSD depends on the installed memory
types.

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This diagnostic is used to verify the functionality of the LEDs and front-panel push buttons.
.H\ERDUG'LDJQRVWLF/('V

This LED diagnostic indicates the currently pressed button. One segment on each row is lit
corresponding to the front-panel key.
.H\ERDUGGLDJQRVWLF

26'

Figure B-26 illustrates the keyboard diagnostic OSD:


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.H\ERDUGGLDJQRVWLF

26'

G < > V ^ I M S B - + P

Each character is highlighted while the front panel key is held. You must enter an IR input to
exit this diagnostic. Press any button on the remote control to display the main menu.

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$SSHQGL[&

3UHYXH,QWHUDFWLYH3URJUDP*XLGH

The DCT 1000/1200 supports the Prevue interactive program guide (IPG). If your cable
company offers this service, this section will help you get the Prevue IPG up and running for
your subscriber. It also describes a few basic operations to help you introduce the subscriber to
the Prevue IPG.

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Figure C-1 illustrates the XRC 200 remote control that is used when operating the Prevue IPG
with the DCT 1000/1200:
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;5&UHPRWHFRQWURO

The XRC 200 may require programming before use; refer to its user guide for programming
instructions.

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&

3 U H Y X H  , Q W H U D F W L Y H  3 U R J U D P  * X L G H

,QVWDOOLQJ%DWWHULHV

Before using the remote control, you must install two AA (1.5 V) alkaline batteries. Battery
access is located on the back of the remote control.
To install batteries in an XRC 200 unit:


Press on the battery compartment cover and slide it off.



Place the batteries in the compartment, being careful to observe the correct polarity.



Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.

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When using the Prevue IPG:




Use the directional arrows to navigate throughout the IPG.

Any item in the IPG that is yellow is currently highlighted.

To select a currently highlighted item, press OK.

To return to the previous screen, press LAST.

To return to watching television at any time, press EXIT.

Typically, after pressing a key to enter a screen or mode, such as Menu, Info, Fav, or Help,
pressing the same key again exits that screen or mode.

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After the DCT 1000/1200 is installed, it takes approximately five to 15 minutes for the Prevue
IPG to become functional and provide listings for the current hour. Inform the subscriber that
it takes approximately 60 minutes to receive the listing information for the next 36 hours. The
download time varies on different systems.
To check the Prevue IPG status, press MENU on the remote control. If the Prevue IPG has not
yet received sufficient data, the screen shown in Figure C-2 is displayed:
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1RWLFHVFUHHQ

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&

3 U H Y X H  , Q W H U D F W L Y H  3 U R J U D P  * X L G H

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While the Notice screen is displayed, press MENU again; the SETUP screen shown in Figure C-3
is displayed:
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6(783VFUHHQZLWK'LJLWDO7HUPLQDOVHOHFWHG

Highlight Digital Terminal and then press OK. The DIGITAL TERMINAL SETUP screen
shown in Figure C-4 is displayed:
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Highlight the Review Configuration selection and then press the arrow key to display the
CONFIGURATION screen shown in Figure C-5:
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The number in the column to the right of the word Message should constantly change,
indicating that the DCT 1000/1200 is successfully receiving data. If the number is not
changing, the DCT 1000/1200 is not functioning properly.
After confirming that the Prevue IPG is functioning properly, press EXIT to return to television
viewing.

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After the Prevue IPG has received enough data to display the Navigator screen, you can
configure the IPG to suit the subscribers needs.
To configure the IPG and/or demonstrate some of the IPGs key features:




Press MENU.
Highlight Setup in the Viewer Services section of the Navigator and then press OK. The
SETUP screen illustrated in Figure C-6 is displayed:
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Highlight Prevue Interactive and then press OK. The PREVUE INTERACTIVE SETUP
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Highlight Flip Bar.

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Press the arrow to turn the Flip bar on.



Highlight Message Envelope.



Press the arrow to turn the Message Indicator on.



Press EXIT to return to television viewing.

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Point out to the subscriber the following information about using the Prevue IPG. Remind the
subscriber to press HELP at any time to learn more about the screen that is currently displayed.

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The Flip bar appears each time you change the channel, indicating which channel is tuned in
and the name of the program currently on even during commercials. The Flip bar disappears
after five seconds. To make the Flip bar appear or disappear on command, press OK.

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You can press any of the four directional arrows while watching television to enter Browse
mode. While in Browse, press the or arrows to see what is on other channels without
leaving what you are watching.
Press OK to tune to a channel seen by browsing. Press the and arrows to see what is on
at other times. To watch something that comes on later, press OK to set a reminder. Press EXIT
to exit Browse mode.

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You can press MENU to view the Navigator. Within the Prevue Interactive section, you will see
six different ways that program listings are organized: Time, Channel, Title, Movies, Sports,
and Children. To access a listing menu, highlight it and then press OK.
Within each menu, you can:


Highlight a program that is on now, press OK, and tune to it

Highlight a program that is on later, press OK, and set a reminder for it

Highlight a PPV program, press OK, and purchase it

Highlight a program, press LOCK, and lock it (locking restricts viewing)

Press EXIT at any time to return to watching television

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To order a PPV program:




Highlight the program title from within the PPV menu or from any of the listing menus
and then press OK. You can also purchase a PPV program by flipping or browsing to the
channel.

Highlight the desired start time and then press OK.

Highlight Confirm (or enter the four-digit purchase code if you have one set) and then
press OK.

Reminders are automatically set for PPV programs.

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A yellow envelope in the upper-right-hand corner of the screen indicates that there is a
message. To read the message:


Highlight Messages IN the Viewer Services section of the Navigator and then press OK.



Highlight the message and then press OK.



After reading the message, highlight Keep or Delete and then press OK.

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Parental control enables you to restrict viewing of certain programs based on its MPAA rating,
the channel it is on, or its title. To set a parental control lock:


Highlight Parental Control in the Viewer Services section of the Navigator and then press
OK. You can also press LOCK while watching a program or while highlighting a program
name in any of the listing menus.



Enter the four-digit lockout code and then press OK.



To set a lock, highlight the desired rating, channel, or title, and then press OK.



To remove a lock, highlight the locked criteria and then press OK.



When you are finished, press EXIT.

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To set favorite channels:










Highlight Favorites in the Viewer Services section of the Navigator and then press OK.
Highlight By Number to organize the list of channels numerically or By Name to organize
them alphabetically.
Highlight a channel and then press FAV to include/exclude it in the favorite channel list.
While watching television, press FAV to turn Favorite Channel mode on. Now you will flip
through only the channels designated as favorites and see only your favorite channels in
the listing menus. To turn Favorite Channel mode off and see all channels, press FAV again.

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Press HELP on the remote control to display helpful information pertaining to the portion of the
IPG currently in use. To exit Help, press HELP again.

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The DCT 1000/1200 supports the StarSight IPG. If your company offers this service, this
section helps you get the StarSight features up and running for the subscriber. It also describes
a few basic features to help you introduce the subscriber to the StarSight IPG.

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To operate the StarSight IPG, the DCT 1000/1200 uses the XRC 110 remote control illustrated
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A VCR is required for recording.


StarSight features licensed under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,706,121; 5,151,789; 5,335,277; 5,353,121; 5,479,266; and
5,479,268;. Use rights reserved.
StarSight is not in any way liable for the accuracy of the program schedule information provided by the StarSight system. In no event shall
StarSight Telecast Inc. be liable for any amounts representing loss of profits, loss of business, or indirect, special, or consequential
damages in connection with the provision or use of any information, equipment, or service relating to the StarSight system.

The XRC 110 may require programming before use; refer to its user guide for programming
instructions.

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Before using the remote control, you or must install two AA (1.5 V) alkaline batteries. Battery
access is located on the back of the remote control.
To install batteries in an XRC 110:


Press and slide the battery compartment cover off.



Place the batteries in the compartment; be careful to observe the correct polarity.



Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.

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The following checklist can be used to show subscribers which StarSight features apply to their
system. A checkmark indicates a standard feature. A box indicates an optional feature. Check
the boxes that apply to your subscribers system.

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Grid Guide

List programs by channel

Display two half hours of information

Display ______ days of information

Select program titles from guides and complete purchase

Password protected purchases

List purchased events

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Use passwords to limit TV viewing by time, channel, rating and content; limit TV
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Schedule Auto Tune

Schedule TV to automatically tune to programs when they begin

Theme Guide

Provides an extensive list of over 100 search categories

Theme
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Specify search (for example, sports to football)

Channel Guide

Lists all programs on one channel

Grazing Titles

Display program information pop-up window as subscriber changes channels

Browsing Titles

Displays program information pop-up window for other channels without leaving
channel currently being watched

Recording

Enables one-button VCR programming

Enable subscriber to sort by time, channel, or alphabetical order

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Favorite Channels

Enable subscriber to select favorite channels; pressing the FAV button on the
remote control cycles through the list

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Enable subscriber to select channels to remove from the IPG

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Enable subscriber to change the order in which the channels appear on the IPG

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After the DCT 1000/1200 has been successfully installed, StarSight automatically collects
program information for approximately 10 minutes.
After StarSight has collected the program information, perform the tasks listed in the following
four subsections. The subscriber should be present when you perform these tasks so you can
demonstrate how to customize the guide to suit his or her needs.

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The subscriber receives StarSight program information daily. The DCT 1000/1200 was set at
the factory to collect program information between 4:00 AM and 4:30 AM. It is a good idea to
select a time when the subscriber is seldom watching TV. To select an alternative time period
to collect information:


Press MENU to display the Main Menu.



Highlight Set Up the Box and then press SELECT.



Highlight Set Up Data Collection and then press SELECT.



Press or to choose the data collection time.



Press EXIT twice to resume watching TV.

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You can control where the StarSight IPG is displayed on the TV screen. To adjust the display
position:


Press MENU to display the Main Menu.



Highlight Control TV Viewing and then press SELECT to display the list of options.



Highlight Adjust Display Position and then press SELECT to display the control screen.



Press , , , or , to adjust the position of the IPG.



When the subscriber is satisfied with the IPG position, press EXIT twice to resume
watching TV.

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To see video while using a guide or menu:




Press MENU to display the Main Menu.



Highlight Control TV Viewing and then press SELECT to display the list of options.



Highlight Set Menus Over Video and then press SELECT to display the control screen.



Press or to select the desired option.



Press EXIT twice to resume watching TV.

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StarSight can record current and be set to record future programs on the VCR. To set up the
VCR:


Plug in the VCR but leave it turned off.



Turn on the DCT 1000/1200.



Turn on the TV.



Using the number pad on the TV remote control, tune the TV to the channel (usually
channel 3 or 4) that enables you to watch cable TV.



Press MENU on your XRC 110 remote control to display the Main Menu.



Highlight Set Up the Box and then press SELECT.



Highlight Set Up VCR and then press SELECT.







Insert a blank videotape in the VCR, be sure that the VCR is turned off, and then press
SELECT.
Highlight the VCR brand from the VCR list and then press SELECT. To find the correct VCR
code, StarSight tries to turn the VCR on and off, tune the VCR to another channel and back
again, and start and stop a VCR recording.
Press SELECT to start the tests. Follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen.

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When using the StarSight IPG:




Use , , , to navigate through the IPG.

When an item in the IPG is yellow, it is highlighted.

To choose a currently highlighted item, press SELECT.

The Pay-Per-View channel icon color is green.

All functions are controlled with the remote control in Cable mode. Be sure that the CABLE
key light on the remote control blinks when you press keys; the TV, VCR, and AUX key lights
should not blink.

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Point out to the subscriber the following information about using StarSight IPG. Remind the
subscriber to refer to the StarSight Reference Manual or the StarSight Quick Reference Card.
Features marked with an asterisk (*) are cable-operator-configurable features.

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The Grazing Title pop-up window appears automatically each time you change the channel and
is closed after five seconds. For additional information about the program, press INFO while the
pop-up window is displayed. To make the pop-up window close, press INFO again.
To stop program information pop-up windows from displaying when you change channels:


Press MENU to display the Main Menu.



Highlight Control TV Viewing and then press SELECT to display the list of options.



Highlight Channel Information Pop-up and press SELECT to display the control screen.



Press or to select the desired option.



Press EXIT twice to resume watching TV.

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To browse through program titles:




Press or to see what is on other channels without leaving the program that you are
watching. The current program continues on-screen, but a pop-up window is displayed that
shows the title of the program on the next or previous channel.

Press SELECT to tune to the program described in the pop-up window.

For additional information about the program, press INFO while the pop-up window is
displayed.

To close the pop-up window, press INFO again.

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The subscriber can create a password to restrict TV viewing by channel, rating and content, or
time period. The subscriber can also create a password to set spending limits for PPV
programs. To set up a password:


Press MENU to display the Main Menu.



Highlight Parental Control and then press SELECT.



Highlight Set Up Passwords and then press SELECT.



Highlight Create Parental Password or Create Purchase Password and then press SELECT.







Enter the new password on the Create Parental/Purchase Password screen and then press
SELECT.
Enter the password again. (If you make a mistake while entering the password, press
CANCEL.)
Press SELECT and then press EXIT to continue watching TV.

The subscriber can now use the password to set up parental locks. If the subscriber forgets the
password, he or she can call customer service to have the DCT 1000/1200 cleared.

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The subscriber can set an IPPV spending limit. To set a limit:




Press MENU to display the Main Menu.



Highlight Parental Control and then press SELECT.



Highlight Set Spending Limit and then press SELECT.







If you have set a purchase password, enter the password and then press SELECT. If you
have not set a purchase password, a Set Up Passwords pop-up window is displayed. Press
SELECT to create a password and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Press to enter an IPPV spending limit. Each time that you press the right arrow, one
dollar is added to the limit. To reduce the dollar amount, press . To clear the limit, press
CANCEL.
Press EXIT to continue watching TV.

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To order a PPV program:








Highlight the program that you want to purchase from one of the StarSight IPGs and then
press SELECT.
Press SELECT to purchase the program. If the program is on and it is past the
purchasability window, you cannot purchase the program.
Press SELECT again to confirm the purchase.

The subscriber can purchase PPV programs ahead of time using the StarSight IPG. If an IPPV
spending limit has been set, a password is not required until the limit is reached.

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In each IPG:


Press INFO to learn more about a program.

Press SELECT to tune to any program that is highlighted.

Press and hold down SELECT for a short time to display a menu of other options.

Press REC to record a program that is highlighted.

Press PAGE or PAGE to display more channel listings.

Press DAY or DAY to display different days for the same time.

Press EXIT to resume watching TV.

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To list programs on all channels:






Press GUIDE.
Press , , , to move the highlight bar around in the grid. Figure D-2 illustrates the
grid:
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To move directly to another time block, press the hour number on the remote number
keypad and then press the or arrow. (For example, press 10 and then to see what is
on at 10:00.)



Press INFO to display an information pop-up window about the program that is highlighted.



Press EXIT to resume watching TV.

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To list all programs on one channel:




Press GUIDE to display the grid.



Press or to highlight the selected channel.



Press GUIDE to display the channel guide. Figure D-3 illustrates the channel guide:
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Press PAGE or PAGE to view more programs on the same channel.



Press CH or CH to display the channel guide for other channels.



Press EXIT to resume watching TV.

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To list all programs in a category:




Press THEME to display the SEARCH BY THEME menu. Figure D-4 illustrates the
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Press or to highlight a theme.



Press SELECT to display the categories for that theme.



Press or to highlight a category.



Press SELECT to display the programs for the category.



Press or to display additional program listings.



Press or to sort the programs by time, title, or channel.



Press EXIT twice to resume watching TV.

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To record a current or future program on the VCR, first be sure that you have completed the
VCR set up so the DCT 1000/1200 can control it. Then, using the StarSight one-button record
feature:




Insert a blank tape into the VCR and be sure that the VCR is turned off.
Highlight the program you want to record from one of the StarSight IPG or tune to the
program on TV.



Press REC.



Select the recording option you prefer:



Press REC again to confirm the recording option.

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or ONCE A WEEK.

To cancel a current recording, press CANCEL and then press SELECT to confirm the cancellation.
To cancel a scheduled recording, highlight the program on the grid, press CANCEL and then
press SELECT.

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To review and revise the list of programs the subscriber has set up to record, purchase, or tune:


Press LIST to review the scheduled events. (The Scheduled Events list can hold
approximately 30 events.)



Press or to highlight a program title.



Press INFO to display more information about the program.



Press EXIT to resume watching TV.

Press CANCEL and then SELECT to cancel a highlighted event. If it is a future PPV event, the
subscriber is not be charged for the program unless it is beyond the cancellation period.

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To customize the StarSight IPG to eliminate seldom-watched channels and display only those
the subscriber is likely to view:


Press MENU to display the Main Menu.



Highlight Set Up the Channels and then press SELECT.



Highlight Select Channels and then press SELECT to display a list of all channels.





Press , , , to highlight the channel to be blocked and then press SELECT. A


deselected symbol appears to the left of the channel to indicate removal from the guide.
(You can still tune a deselected channel by entering the channel number directly on the
remote keypad.)
Press EXIT to display the Set Up the Channels menu.

To reselect a channel, highlight the channel once again and then press SELECT. The deselected
symbol disappears, and the channel is again selected.

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You can customize the order in which channels are listed in the StarSight IPG. The channels
also appear in this order when the you scan up and down from one channel to the next.


Press MENU to display the Main Menu.



Highlight Set Up the Channels and then press SELECT.



Highlight Change Channel Order and then press SELECT to display the channel list.





Press , , , to highlight the channel that you want to move and press SELECT. An
arrow symbol appears to the left of the channel indicating that it is ready to be moved.
Press , , , to move the highlighted channel to the new location and press SELECT to
insert the channel where it has been relocated.



Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the channels are listed in the order you prefer.



Press EXIT to display the Set Up the Channels menu.

To reset channels to the original order, use to highlight the RESET box to the left of the
Change Channel Order screen and then press SELECT.

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By designating certain channels as favorite channels, you can tune quickly and directly to
those watched frequently and bypass the others, simply by pressing a key. To set up favorite
channels:


Press MENU to display the Main Menu.



Highlight Set Up the Channels and then press SELECT.



Highlight Favorite Channels and then press SELECT to display a list of channels.









Press , , , to highlight the channel you want to identify as a favorite channel and
then press SELECT. A yellow star indicates that the channel has been selected; it also
appears in all StarSight guide screens. Repeat steps two and three for all favorite channels.
If you change your mind, just highlight the channel again and press SELECT. The yellow
star disappears. While watching TV you can now press FAV to tune through your favorite
channels list.
Press MENU to display the Set Up the Channels menu.
You can also designate a channel on the StarSight guide as a favorite channel. Use the
Action pop-up window to highlight Make Favorite and then press SELECT.

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Use this table to help correct problems that can occur after installation:
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Unplug the power to the DCT 1000/1200 and plug in the unit again. Wait for the
DCT 1000/1200 to collect the data.

VCR did not record

Turn the VCR off when you are not using it.
Be sure the IR Blaster is correctly placed.
Check the Scheduled Events List to see that programs are actually being scheduled for
recording. If no recordings are on the Scheduled Events List, be sure you are programming
future recordings correctly.

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CSR

Customer Service Representative

DCT 1000

Digital Consumer Terminal 1000

EMM

entitlement management message(s)

HRC

harmonically related carriers

IPG

interactive program guide

IPPV

Impulse Pay-Per-View

IR Blaster

Infrared Blaster

IRC

incrementally related carriers

LPIRB

Low Power IR Blaster

MPAA

Motion Picture Advisory Association

NVOD

Near Video on Demand

NVRAM

Non-volatile random-access memory

OSD

on-screen display

PCR

program clock reference

PID

packet identifier

PPV

Pay-Per-View

QAM

quadrature amplitude modulation

QPSK

quadrature phase shift keying

RSA

Return for Service Authorization

TCP/IP

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

TRC

Technical Response Center

TvPC

TV PassCard

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