Motorola DCT2500 User manual

The latest interactive digital cable set-top for standard-definition TV.
Motorola’s DCT2500 is a full-featured digital set-top providing a wide array of capabilities and ease of use.
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The Motorola DCT2500 is a digital cable set-top that offers
enhanced features and capabilities. It provides state-of-the-art
digital compression technology, which means increased
"bandwidth" for more channels and services like high-definition
TV (HDTV) and Video on Demand (VOD), as well as support for
Internet, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Pay-Per-View, e-mail,
home shopping, and more.
Platform versatility means that the Motorola DCT2500 will
continue providing growing services and increased viewing
capabilities. Its technology significantly boosts channel capability
while delivering digital audio and video quality to TV viewing.
Check with your local cable service provider for availability of the
DCT2500 in your area.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Open architecture supports downloaded third-party software
applications when offered through service providers
• Video image resizing for adjusting to different screen and window
sizes
• High-resolution on-screen graphics
• Enhanced memory for faster switching between menu screens and
digital channels
• Advanced security via Motorola DC-II conditional access and
Harmony keeps Internet hackers from gaining access to your TV
set-top
• Motion picture industry standard for coding and decoding video
(MPEG-2)
• AC-3 standard for 5.1 Dolby® Digital Surround Sound

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FEATURES
175 MHz MIPS 32 CPU with 8 K instruction and 8 K data caches
High-speed, unified memory design with support for up to 64 MB of
DDR SDRAM
64 PID filters individually assignable to in-band or out-of-band
streams
Video decoder with enhanced VBI data processing capability
Analog/digital video scaling (picture in graphics)
High-resolution graphics with support for multiple planes as well as
current DCT2000 modes
MPEG-2 Digital Video Processor
ATSC standard Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio processor
ITU standard 64/256 QAM/FEC/enhanced adaptive equalizer
On-board real-time RF return (256 Kbps)
Clear Analog Channel Processor with BTSC Decoder
54–860 MHz tuner
DES-based encryption/DCII access control
Digital diagnostics
Frequency-agile 2.048 Mbps out-of-band data receiver
Macrovision copy protection
Wide screen (16 x 9) video support
Full feature access from front panel
Switched accessory outlet
OPTIONAL FEATURES
IR Blaster connection (remote control sensor extender)
RF bypass or A/B switch
Telephone modem (14.4 bps)
S-Video output
USB 1.1
Universal remote (DRC450)
Keyboard
STANDARD INTERFACES
Dolby® 5.1 digital audio output
RF and baseband output (video, L/R audio) ports
IR Blaster port
TVPASS® renewable security connector
High-/low-speed data output (27 and 2 Mbps)
RS-232 serial port
4-digit, 7-segment LED display with IR receiver for remote and/or
keyboard
GENERAL SPECIFICATION
Width x Height x Depth 17.13 x 13.25 x 2.75
Weight 8.6 lbs
Technical Specifications