Standard Digital Converter BoxQuick Start Guide

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IMPORTANT: You must call to activate your equipment. Complete steps 1-3 first, then follow instructions in Step 4.

Included in your self-installation kit:

• Motorola Digital Converter Box• Synergy Remote Control• Power cord• 6-foot coax jumper cable• Quick Start Guide and user’s manual

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The Motorola DCT700 Converter Box

A B

C D E

Item Description

A: Audio out Left/right audio outputs to connect the DCT700 to a TV, VCR, or A/V receiver

B: Video out Composite video output to connect the DCT700 to a TV, VCR, or A/V receiver

C: RF in A coaxial input that is connected to the cable wall outlet, see Connecting the DCT700

D: To TV/VCR A coaxial output to connect the DCT700 to the TV or VCR

E: Power This is the DC power connection

Front Panel*

Back Panel*

*Panels on your box may vary slightly

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Installing Your Converter Box

Box Location

Place the converter box on a sturdy surface near your television and the cable outlet.

IMPORTANT: The box needs at least 2 inches of space on all sides to allow ventilation and avoid overheating.

Ventilation space

2-inch space2-inch space

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Step 1: Connect Box to TV

Basic coax cable connection: Use the coax cable jumper that came in your shipment to connect the “to TV/VCR” on the back of the box to the “Cable In” on your TV.

It is also possible to add a VCR or DVD player to your connection:

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Step 2: Connect Box to Cable

Connect the coax cable that is coming from a wall outlet to the “Cable In” or RF In” input on the back of the converter box.

Step 1: Connect Box to TV (continued)

For higher quality sound and picture, use an RCA audio/video cable to connect the box to your TV.

With a VCR or DVD player:

Installing Your Converter Box

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Step 3: Plug in the Box

Using the power cord included in your shipment, plug the converter box into a standard electrical outlet.

THE YELLOW POWER LIGHT ON THE FRONT OF THE BOX WILL FLASH ON AND OFF VERY QUICKLY. USE THE CABLE BUTTON ON THE REMOTE CONTROL TO TURN THE BOX BACK ON AND CONTINUE TO STEP 4.

Step 4: Activating Your Box

You MUST call to activate your box!

Once your box is connected to the cable outlet and plugged in, call 866.482.8344. Follow the prompts to activate your box.

The activation signal will turn your box off. Leave the box shut off for 10 minutes while the necessary programs downloads.

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