Connecting to Your Digital Converter
Step 1: Connect a RF coaxial cable between the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT2000.
Step 2: Connect the RF coaxial cable, supplied with the DCT2000, between the RF IN and TORF IN connectors on the DCT2000.
Step 3: Connect a RF coaxial cable between the TOTV/VCR connector on the DCT2000 and the CABLE/ANTENNA IN connector on the TV.
Step 4: Connect a stereo audio cable between the AUDIO R and L connectors on the DCT2000 and the AUDIO LEFT and AUDIO RIGHT connectors on the stereo TV.
Step 5: Connect a video cable between the VIDEO connector on the DCT2000 and the VIDEO connector on the TV or connect an S-Video cable between the S-VIDEO connector on the DCT2000 and the S-VIDEO connector on the stereo TV.
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Connecting to Your VCR and/or DVD
Step 1: Connect an RF coaxial cable between the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT2000.
Step 2: Connect the RF coaxial cable, supplied with the DCT2000, between the RF IN and TORF IN connectors on the DCT2000.
Step 3: Connect an RF coaxial cable between the TO TV/VCR connector on the DCT2000 and the CABLE/ANTENNA IN connector on the VCR.
Step 4: Connect an RF coaxial cable between the TO TV connector on the VCR and the CABLE/ANTENNA IN connector on the stereo TV.
Step 5: Connect a stereo audio cable between the INPUT AUDIO LEFT and RIGHT connectors on the stereo TV and the AUDIO OUT ANALOG R and L connectors on the DVD.
Step 6: Connect a video cable between the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo TV and the VIDEO OUT VIDEO connector on the DVD or connect an S-Video cable between the INPUTS-VIDEO connector on the stereo TV and the VIDEO OUTSVIDEO connector on the DVD. This cable configuration may be used for a mono or stereo VCR because the VCR audio and video jacks are not used. DCT2000s with the home theater option offer S-Video, an output that may provide a higher level of picture quality. If your components offer S-Video connections, they may be used in place of RCA video connections.
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Connecting to your home audio system
Step 1: Connect an RF coaxial cable between the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCT2000.
Step 2: Connect the RF coaxial cable, supplied with the DCT2000, between the RF IN and TORF IN connectors on the DCT2000.
Step 3: Connect an RF coaxial cable between the TO TV/VCR connector on the DCT2000 and the CABLE/ANTENNA IN connector on the stereo VCR.
Step 4: Connect an RF coaxial cable between the TO TV connector on the stereo VCR and the CABLE/ANTENNA IN connector on the TV.
Step 5: Connect a stereo audio cable between the AUDIO OUT R and L connectors on the DCT2000 and the AUX IN R and L connectors on the stereo receiver or amplifier.
Step 6: Connect a video cable between the VIDEO connector on the DCT2000 and the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo VCR.
Step 7: Connect a stereo audio cable between the INPUT AUDIO R and L connectors on the stereo VCR and the TAPE 1 OUT R and L connectors on the stereo receiver or amplifier.
Step 8: Connect a stereo audio cable between the OUTPUT AUDIO R and L connectors on the stereo VCR and the TAPE 1 IN R and L connectors on the stereo receiver or amplifier.
Step 9: Connect a stereo audio cable between the CD IN R and L connectors on the stereo receiver or amplifier and the AUDIO OUT ANALOG R and L connectors on the DVD.
Step 10: Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT VIDEO connector on the DVD and the INPUT VIDEO connector on the TV. This cable configuration may be used for a mono or stereo TV because the TV audio and video jacks are not used. To watch TV or view VCR recordings, the TV must be tuned to the DCT2000 and VCR output channel, typically 3 or 4. To watch a DVD, the TV line input must be used. DCT2000s with the home theater option offer S-Video, an output that may provide a higher level of picture quality. If your components offer S-Video connections, they may be used in place of RCA video connections.
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Connecting the HD/DVR Set Top Box to a High-Definition TV and VCR
If you intend to use a standard stereo VCR, use this configuration to watch both HD and standard-definition video on your HDTV, as well as record and play standard definition video via your VCR.
You will need the following connector cables:
- 1 set of two-pronged red & white RCA-type audio cables
- 2 sets of "Y" audio splitter cables
- 2 S-Video cables — OR — 2 sets of single-pronged RCA-type video cables
Step 1: Using the coaxial cable from an active wall outlet, connect the cable to the CABLE IN coaxial input on the set top box.
Step 2: Locate the Y Pb Pr inputs on your HDTV and the Y Pb Pr outputs on the set top box. (These connectors are color-coded on the set top box as follows: Y = green; Pb = blue; Pr = red. Colors may vary on your HDTV.)
Step 3: Using a three-jack component video connector, connect the Y output on the set top box to the Y input on your HDTV. Do the same for the Pb and Pr connections.
Step 4: Connect the single connector end of a Y audio splitter cable to AUDIO OUT R (red) on the set top box. Insert the other ends into AUDIO IN R on your VCR and AUDIO IN R on your HDTV.
Step 5: Use the second splitter cable to connect AUDIO OUT L (pink) on the set top box to the AUDIO IN L connections on both the VCR and the HDTV.
Step 6: Use the two-pronged RCA cable to connect AUDIO OUT L & R on your VCR to AUDIO IN L & R on your HDTV.
Step 7a: Using an S-Video cable, connect the S-VIDEO output on the set top box to the S-VIDEO IN on your VCR. Then use the second S-Video cable to connect the S-VIDEO output on the VCR to S-VIDEO IN on your HDTV.
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Step 7b: Using your single-pronged RCA-type video connector cable, connect the VIDEO OUT (yellow) connector on the set top box to the VIDEO IN connector on your VCR. Next, use the second single-pronged RCA-type video connector cable to connect the VIDEO OUT connector on your VCR to the VIDEO IN connector on your HDTV. Note: You will need to purchase all other cables if you chose to use the optional outputs on the HD set top box such as the HDMI and Optical SPDIF outputs. back to top ↑Connecting the HD/DVR Set Top Box to a High-Definition TV and Home Theater
Using this illustration, you can connect a stereo or home theater receiver to take full advantage of the set top box's rich digital audio features. To integrate a VCR or DVD player with a home theater receiver, consult the equipment manufacturer's manual provided with the equipment.
There are three options to configure your audio connection to include your home theater. Configure your audio setup to match the audio inputs on your home theater receiver. Options 1 and 2 are of equal sound quality. Option 3 is of lesser quality.
Option 1 - Optical
Step 1: Follow steps 1 through 3 in basic operation 7.
Step 2: Locate the OPTICAL SPDIF output on the set top box and the OPTICAL SPDIF input on your digital home theater receiver. This input may also be labeled "Toslink" on your digital home theater receiver.
Step 3: Using an optical audio connector, connect the output on the set top box to the input on your digital home theater receiver.
Option 2 - RCA-Type Digital Audio
Step 1: Follow steps 1 through 3 in basic operation 7.
Step 2: Locate the orange RCA-type SPDIF output on the set top box and the RCA-type SPDIF or digital audio input on your home theater receiver.
Step 3: Using a single-pronged RCA-type audio connector, connect the output on the set top box to the input on your home theater receiver.
Option 3 - Baseband Audio Connector Cables: two-pronged RCA-type audio cable (red & pink)
Step 1: Follow steps 1 through 3 in basic operation 7.
Step 2: Locate the AUDIO OUT L (pink) and R (red) outputs on the set top box and the AUDIO IN L & R inputs on your HDTV.
Step 3: Using a two-pronged RCA-type audio connector, connect the L & R outputs on the set top box to the L & R inputs on your HDTV. Remember L will go to L, and R will go to R.
NOTE: When using your audio receiver, it is recommended that you mute or turn down the volume on your TV. back to top ↑HD/DVR Set Top Box Back Panel
The rear panel of the set top box consists of three types of interfaces: audio, video and data. The following information describes each connection and its use.
Key Description
- Cable In This connector receives the incoming signal from your cable service provider.
- RF Out RF video output
- Optical SPDIF The OPTICAL SPDIF connector is an SPDIF optical digital output connection that carries Dolby Digital 5.1 audio or PCM audio. It is used to connect the DCT to a stereo tuner or A/V receiver to provide surround-sound, theater style audio.
- Audio In* L and R (left and right) RCA connectors for loop-through audio from audio equipment.
- 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 DCT to a stereo tuner or A/V receiver to provide surround-sound, theater-style audio.
- Video In* RCA type video input from a TV, VCR, camcorder, or other device.
- Video Out RCA type video output to a VCR or TV.
- Ethernet* Ethernet 10/100Base-T port.
- AC Power AC power connector:
- The bottom plug is an input for the AC power cord.
- The top plug is a switched power outlet for a device such as a TV or VCR.
- IR This connector enables the DCT to control a VCR while recording a selected program. Not all electronic program guides support this feature.
- 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.
- Audio Out L and R (left and right) RCA type stereo audio output jacks.
- 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.
- HDMI HDMI video output to an HDTV (can connect to a DVI input using an HDMI-to-DVI converter cable)
- TV Passcard TV passcard interface.
- USB* USB 2.0 connector for devices such as keyboards, joysticks, scanners, disk storage, PCs, printers, or digital cameras.
- SATA* Connector for optional external hard drive.
- IEEE 1394* IEEE 1394 connector for connecting to audio and video devices such as a DTV.