Installation; Installing The Dct5100 - Motorola DCT5100 Installation Manual

Section 3

Installation

This section provides instructions for cabling the DCT5100 and checking its operation. The
cabling diagrams assist you with the installation.
Before you begin, review the installation instructions, gather the required items, and complete
the tasks listed below:
Determine if the subscriber's system requirements include an RF Bypass module.
Installation instructions are provided with the module if purchased separately.
Determine if you are connecting the DCT5100 to a standard TV, a composite (baseband)
monitor, or a component monitor.
Verify that you have the necessary 75-ohm coaxial cables with F-type connectors, RCA
baseband phonotype cables, or S-Video cables, as applicable.
Place the DCT5100 on a smooth, flat surface and remove any obstructions that could
interfere with the free flow of air over, under, or around it. Advise the subscriber not to
place anything on top of the unit.

Installing the DCT5100

To install the DCT5100:
1
If an add-on module is required and was not installed previously, install it now.
2
Determine if you are connecting the DCT5100 to a conventional TV, a monitor, or a
component video or high-definition television (HDTV). To install the video connection:
For a conventional TV, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors.
For a monitor, use an RCA phono cable to connect the
For a component video or HDTV, use the component video outputs to connect to the
DCT5100.
3
Locate the cabling diagram that matches the subscriber's configuration requirement.
4
Connect the cables as illustrated in that diagram.
5
Determine if you are connecting the DCT5100 to a data device (see "Data Devices" in this
section). For installation details, refer to instructions included with the data device being
installed.
6
Verify that the appropriate configuration information has been downloaded through the
addressable control system, after the installation of the DCT5100 is completed.
7
Perform the boot cycle, including the download for the DCT5100. For details, refer to the
boot cycle routine at the end of this section.
8
Perform the basic operational check in this section after installing the DCT5100.
connector to the monitor.
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