ARRIS DCT5100 Installation Manual - Manual (Page 17)

DCT5100 Installation Manual
Section 2
Overview
The DCT5100 is adaptable to various software platforms. It supports existing entertainment,
analog, on-demand, and digital broadcast interactive services. The DCT5100 provides high
definition video output.
The DCT5100 includes two 6 MHz tuners with analog AMS-VSB, digital MPEG-2, and digital
DOCSIS data-receive capability for services such as Web enhanced TV. It also supports a
variety of consumer electronic interfaces including S-Video, SPDIF (AC-3 Electrical and
Optical), Ethernet, USB, HPNA for home networking applications, and IEEE 1394
(Firewire-optional) for interfacing to other consumer electronic devices.
Triple Tuner™
The DCT5100 has a unique Triple Tuner™ architecture. One tuner is dedicated to video
services, another to the DOCSIS channel for high-speed data services, and the third tuner is
used for the out-of-band control channel. Users have the capability of simultaneously
performing high-speed Internet access and IP Telephony functionality while continuing to watch
traditional video services. The DOCSIS tuner can also be shared by an external device through
an Ethernet connection on the back panel without interrupting TV viewing.
Front Panel
The controls on the front panel provide functional navigation of the DCT5100 if the remote
control is lost or is temporarily out of service. Certain functions, such as those requiring a
numeric entry, are not available without a remote control. Figure 2-1 illustrates the front panel,
which contains selection and tuning buttons, various displays, the power switch, and connectors
for USB, audio and video:
Figure 2-1
Front panel
INFO A/B
MENU GUIDE
POWER SELECT
CHANNEL CURSOR
SMART CARD
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MUTE
MSGS.
ON REMOTE
A/B
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