c ft 2100 user guide
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CFT-2100
User Guid
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CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
CAUTION:
Graphical symbols and supplemental warning marking locations on bottom of terminal.
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TORAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUGWITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESSTHE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, isintended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltagewithin the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitutea risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert theuser to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to alllocal codes.
REPAIRS
If you find the unit in need of repair, contact your cable system operator for repair replacement.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 8
the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies tcable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close aspossible to the point of cable entry as practical.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
Anten na leadin wire
Groundclamp
Antenna
discharge unit(NEC S ect ion 810-20)
Ground ing conductors
(NEC Sect ion 810-21)
Ground ing
c lamps
Power service groundingelectrode system
(NEC A rt ic le 250 , Part H)
Electric ser viceequ ipment
N EC = N AT ION AL ELEC TR IC AL C OD E
Copyright 1999 by General Instrument Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means withowritten permission of the publisher.
The General Instrument logo and STARVUE are registered trademarks of General Instrument Corporation.
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CONTENTS
Introduction.............................................2
Front Panel................................................................... 3
Rear Panel.................................................................... 4
Recording Your Connections...................6
Using the Remote Control ......................7Disabling the Remote Control .............................10
Restoring the Remote Control ............................10
Installing Batteries....................................................11
Basic Operation...................................... 12Turning Power On and Off ...................................12
Adjusting the Volume..............................................12
Using the On-Screen Display................................13
Changing Channels ..................................................14
Favorite Channels....................................15
Adding Favorite Channels......................................15
Tuning Favorite Channels ......................................15
Removing Favorite Channels.................................16
Passwords ...............................................17
Adding Passwords ................................................... 17
Changing or Deleting Passwords......................... 18
Parental Control ....................................19
Adding Channels for Parental Control .............. 19
Tuning Channels with Parental Control............ 20
Impulse Pay-Per-View ........................... 21
Recording Programs...............................22
Timers .................................................... 24Setting Alarm Timers.............................................. 24
Setting Sleep Timers ............................................... 25
Messages..................................................26
Changing the Screen Display..................27
Changing the Background...................................... 27
Moving the Screen Display.................................... 29
Displaying the Time ...............................30
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The AC Connector ...................................31
Default Settings ..................................... 32
Connecting the CFT-2100 .......................33Basic Connections....................................................33
Connecting a TV and VCR ....................................34
Connecting a Stereo Receiver ............................. 35
Optional RF Bypass................................................. 36
Optional STARVUE................................................. 37
Troubleshooting..................................... 38
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to General Instruments CFT-2100 set-top terminal, your
connection to cable entertainment. The CFT-2100 features an easy-to-uson-screen display system to view channel listings, set channel controlpasswords and many other options that will enhance your television viewThis guide introduces you to the CFT-2100 and provides instructions forup and operation.
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INTRODUCTION
Front PanelThe front-panel control keys can be used to operate the CFT-2100. The displays the current channel number, time of day and special operatingmessages. The front-panel control keys are described further in the sectioUsing the Remote Control.
MENU ENTERSELECT CHANNELVOLUME
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INTRODUCTION
Rear PanelThe rear panel contains connectors for system cabling and an AC outlet fthe TV power plug.
AUDIO VIDEO
TV
SET
CABLE
IN
IPPV
OUT
1 2 3 4 5
6 7
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INTRODUCTION
Item Description
1 TV SET This is the basic connection from the CFT-2100 to the TV the VCR
2 CABLE IN This is the connection for cable input from the cable wall o
3 IPPV OUT This connector is for the optional Impulse Pay-Per-View fe
4 PANEL The optional STARVUE
module would replace this panel
5 AC OUTLET This is the AC outlet to connect the power plug from the Tthe CFT-2100
6 AUDIO Used for connecting the audio to your stereo system
7 VIDEO Use when connecting video to your TV or VCR
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RECORDING YOUR CONNECTIONS
NOTE
Always disconnect the power before moving theCFT-2100 or changing the cable connections.
Use this diagram to draw the cable connections from the back panel of th
CFT-2100. You can use the diagram later to reconnect your system if youmove the equipment or add new equipment.
AUDIO VIDEO
TV
SET
CABLE
INIPPV
OUT
CFT-2100
TVVCR
C A B L E O U T
C A B L E I N V I D E O I NA U D I O I N
V I D E O O U TA U D I O O U T
C A B L E I N V I D E OA U D I O
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
NOTE
Features available onlywhen using theremote control:
Favorite channel selection Last channel recall
Entering passwords
MENU ENTERSELECT CHANNELVOLUME
16
MENU ENTERSELECT CHANNELVOLUME
7 6 14 12 10
11
12
1
2
10
9
8
14
13
15
6
7
3
4
5
ON SCREEN DISPLAY
F
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
CH 0
PROG FAV
A/B
VOL
M E N U M U T E D I S P L A Y
S E L E C T
E N T E R
D E L E T E
CHAN
CATV
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Key Description
1 F Displays the Quick Functions menu. To use quick functions:
Press F and then press MUTE to set the best stereo level volume (press VOLI orJ to return to normal)
Press F and then press DELETE to clear favorite channel settings
Press F and then press SELECT to cancel an Impulse Pay-Per-View event Press F and then press CATV to display the sleep timer screen (for complete instructions see the section,
Timers)
2 NUMBER KEYS Are used to:
Select a channel
Enable a menu function
Enter a password
3 !!!!CH Recalls the last channel displayed.
4 PROG Adds favorite channels to the FAV CHANNEL GUIDE.
5 DELETE Removes channels from the FAV CHANNEL GUIDE.
6 SELECT Is used to highlight menu options.
7 MENU Displays the main menu.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Key Description
8 CATV Turns the CFT-2100 on and off from the remote control. Use with the F key for quick functions.
9 FAV Scans through favorite channels.
10 CHAN vw
CURSOR vw
Sequentially steps through the channels.
Highlights items on the menus.
11 A/B Is used when the optional RF bypass module is installed.
12 VOL vw
PAGE vw
Increases or decreases the volume.
Pages through the menus.
13 MUTE Toggles the sound on and off.
14 ENTER Confirms entries on the menus.
15 DISPLAY Displays active features on the Channel Information screen
Displays messages
Exits a menu
16 POWER Turns the CFT-2100 on and off from the front panel.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
NOTE
Before proceeding, read the steps for disablingand restoring the remote control.
Disabling the Remote Control
You can temporarily disable your remote control:
1 On the main menu, select 7 CONTROL PANEL.
2 Select 2 DISABLE REMOTE and then press ENTER.
3 A confirmation screen appears on the display screen and the letterrLo are displayed on the front panel LED.
Restoring the Remote Control
Press any key on the front panel of the CFT-2100 to restore the remotecontrol.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
NOTE
Batteries installed incorrectly can cause batteryleakage and corrosion that will damage theremote control.
+
+
+
Installing Batteries
Before you can use the remote control, you must install two AAA (1.5-voalkaline batteries:
1 Press the battery cover on the back of the remote control and slideopen.
2 Insert two new batteries in the direction indicated on the inside of battery compartment.
3 Replace the battery cover.
If the CFT-2100 does not power on, check the orientation of the batterieor replace with new batteries.
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BASIC OPERATION
NOTE
The on-screen display is set on a 15-secondinternal timer. If you do not complete yourselection before timing out, you must start again.Read the instructions before beginning.
Using the On-Screen Display
The on-screen display contains easy-to-use menus for operating yourCFT-2100.
There are three main menus that enable you to access other screens. Whinstructed to access the main menu always press MENU to display the first
menu. Press CURSOR vorw or press PAGEvorw to navigate through themenus.
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BASIC OPERATION
USE THEN ENTEROR PRESS 1-7
1 CHANNEL GUIDE2 PARENTAL CONTROL3 FAVORITE CHANNELS
MENU PAGE 1 OF 3
C H A N N E L G U I D E A
0 1 G U I D
0 2 A R T S
0 3 N B C
0 4 C N B C
0 5 C B S
0 6 T B S
0 7 C S P N
0 8 C S P 2
0 9 M T V
1 0 A B C
1 1 L I F E
1 2 P B S
1 3 S H O W
1 4 H B O
1 5 T M C
1 6 M A X
1 7 D I S
1 8 W E A T
U S E T H E N E N T E R
vw
Changing Channels
You can change channels in three ways:
Use the number keys on the remote control. For example, to chanto channel 10, press 1 and then press 0.
Use the CHANvorw to step through the channels.
Use the Channel Guide for a list of the channel numbers and name
1 On the main menu, select 1 CHANNEL GUIDE.
2 Press CURSOR vorw to highlight your choice.
3 Press ENTER to change to the channel.
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FAVORITE CHANNELS
FAVORITE CHANNEL
1 FAV CHANNEL GUIDE
2 CLEAR ALL
3 PROGRAM ALL
USE THEN ENTER
OR PRESS 1-3
FAVORITE CHAN GUIDE A
USE THEN ENTER
11 LIFE
12 WEAT
13 WBS
14 FOX
15 UPN
16 IPPV
17 FOOD
18 HBO2 FAV
19 VJ1
20 NIK FAV
01 GUID
02 ARTS FAV
03 HBO
04 MTV
05 CBS
06 NBC
07 MAX
08 PRSM
09 PBS FAV
10 ABC
Adding Favorite Channels
You can store your favorite channel numbers for quick and easy access.
To add favorite channels:
1 On the main menu, select 3 FAVORITE CHANNELS.
2 Select 1 FAV CHANNEL GUIDE.
3 Press CURSOR vorw to highlight the channel you want to add to thfavorite channel list and then press SELECT.
4 Press DISPLAY to exit.To quickly add a favorite channel, press the channel number you would lito add and then press PROG.
Tuning Favorite Channels
To tune a favorite channel, press FAV on the remote control. Continuepressing FAV to step through all of your selected favorite channels.
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FAVORITE CHANNELS
Removing Favorite Channels
To remove favorite channels:
1 On the main menu, select 3 FAVORITE CHANNELS.
2 Select 1 FAV CHANNEL GUIDE.
3 Press CURSORv or w to highlight the channel you want to removefrom the favorite channel list and then press SELECT.
4 Press DISPLAY to exit.
To quickly remove a favorite channel, press the channel number you woulike to delete and then press DELETE.
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PASSWORDS
CONTROL PANEL
1 MODIFY DISPLAY2 DISABLE REMOTE3 AC OUTLET4 SET PASSWORDS5 RESET DEFAULTS
USE THEN ENTEROR PRESS 1-5vw
SET PASSWORDS1 PARENTAL CONTROL2 PAY-PER-VIEW
USE THEN ENTEROR PRESS 1-2vw
USE 0-9 THEN ENTER
UNLOCK BOXWITH YOUR
PARENTAL CONTROLPASSWORD
Adding Passwords
The parental control and the Impulse Pay-Per-View features enable you tcontrol channel access using a password. You can create a differentpassword for each. You can lock and unlock channels at anytime.
To create a four-digit password (for example, 1234):
1 On the main menu, select 7 CONTROL PANEL.
2 Select 4 SET PASSWORDS.
3 Select 1 PARENTAL CONTROLor 2 PAY-PER-VIEW.
4 Enter your four-digit password using the remote control and thenpress ENTER.
5 Verify the password by entering the same digits again and thenpress ENTER.
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PASSWORDS
NOTE
If you forget your password, call your cable serviceprovider.
SET PASSWORDS
1 PARENTAL CONTROL2 PAY-PER-VIEW
USE THEN ENTEROR PRESS 1-2vw
USE 0-9 THEN ENTER
UNLOCK BOXWITH YOURPARENTAL CONTROL
PASSWORD
Changing or Deleting Passwords
To change or delete your password:
1 On the main menu, select 7 CONTROL PANEL.
2 Select 4 SET PASSWORDS.
3 Select 1 PARENTAL CONTROL or 2 PAY-PER-VIEW.
4 Enter your current password to open the locked box.
5 Change your password by entering a new password and then verify
or
Delete your password by pressing the ENTER key twice.
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PARENTAL CONTROL
PARENTAL CONTROL1 PARENTAL GUIDE2 LOCK BOXUSE THEN ENTER
OR PRESS 1-2
PARENTAL CTRL GUIDE A
USE THEN ENTER
11 LIFE
12 WEAT
13 WBS
14 FOX
15 UPN
16 IPPV
17 FOOD
18 HBO2
19 VJ1
20 NIK
01 GUID
02 ARTS
03 HBO
04 MTV
05 CBS
06 NBC
07 MAX
08 PRSM
09 PBS
10 ABC
Adding Channels for Parental Control
To add channels for parental control:
1 On the main menu, select 2 PARENTAL CONTROL.
2 Select 1 PARENTAL GUIDE.
3 Press CURSOR vorw to highlight the channels you want to lock and tpress SELECT (to unlock, press SELECT again).
4 Press ENTER toexit.
PARENTAL CONTROL
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PARENTAL CONTROL
NOTE
Turning off the CFT-2100 will also lock parentallycontrolled channels.
T H I S C H A N N E L I S
P A R E N T A L L Y C O N T R O L L E D
5 A
A C C E S S P A R E N T A L C O N T R O L
W I T H T H E S E L E C T K E Y
T O U N L O C K B O X
USE 0-9 THEN ENTER
UNLOCK BOXWITH YOUR
PARENTAL CONTROLPASSWORD
Tuning Channels with Parental Contro
To tune a channel locked by the parental control feature:
1 Tune to the channel you want to watch.
2 Press SELECT to access the Unlock Box Password screen.
3 Enter your four-digit parental control password and then press ENT
When you unlock a channel, all channels are accessible until they are locked agA key icon displays when the channel is unlocked.
To re-lock channels:
1 On the main menu, select 2 PARENTAL CONTROL.
2 Select 2 LOCK BOXto lock channels.
3 Begin normal operation.
IMPULSE PAY PER VIEW
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IMPULSE PAY-PER-VIEW
NOTE
For instructions on recording events reference thesection, Recording Programs.
Impulse Pay-Per-View is an optional feature that enables you to purchase
special programming without a phone call to your cable service provider.You can control the purchase of programs by setting a password.
To purchase Impulse Pay-Per-View events:
1 Tune to the channel broadcasting the Impulse Pay-Per-View event.
2 When an E flashes on the front-panel LED, press SELECT to purchasthe event.
3 Enter your Impulse Pay-Per-View password and then press ENTER.
To cancel the purchase, press F and then press SELECT. If you cant cancel
event, call your cable service provider.
RECORDING PROGRAMS
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RECORDING PROGRAMS
NOTE
If a channel becomes parentally controlled after it isprogrammed to record, it will not be accessible. The
parental control lock must be removed.
VCR TIMERS1 AVAIL2 AVAIL3 AVAIL4 AVAIL
5 AVAIL6 AVAIL7 AVAIL8 AVAIL
USE , THEN ENTER
VCR TIMER 1
WEEKDAYS
SELECT, THEN ENTER
ONE TIMEWEEKLY
DAILYWEEKENDS
You can set your CFT-2100 to tune a channel at a specific time for VCR
recording. If the channel you are recording is password controlled, such aparentally controlled channel, you must enter your password to setrecording options.
When you use the CFT-2100 to record programs on your VCR, the remcontrol is automatically disabled to prevent accidental changing of channe
The remote control is restored when the recording process is complete.
1 On the main menu, select 4 VCR TIMERS.
2 Press CURSORv or w to find the first available recording slot and tpress ENTER.
3 Press SELECT to highlight:
ONE TIME
DAILY
WEEKLY
WEEKDAYS
WEEKENDS
4 Press ENTER.
RECORDING PROGRAMS
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RECORDING PROGRAMS
VCR TIMER 1
ONE TIME
USE ENTER TO CONFIRM
PROG TO CHANGE
DELETE TO CLEAR
USE ENTER TO CONFIRM
PROG TO CHANGE
DELETE TO CLEAR
START DATE
START TIME
END TIME
CHANNEL
START DATE
START TIME
END TIME
CHANNEL
JAN 21 MON
10:19 AM
10:19 AM
21 A
6 Press CURSOR vorw to enter the requested information for:
START DATE
START TIME
END TIME
CHANNEL
7 Press ENTER to confirm your entries or press PROG to change yourentries.
8 Press DISPLAY to exit.
Be sure your VCR is tuned to the CFT-2100 output channel.
TIMERS
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TIMERS
ALARM TIMERS
1 SLEEP TIMER2 TURN ON TIMER3 TURN OFF TIMER
USE THEN ENTEROR PRESS 1-3
TURN-ON TIMER
TURN ON EVERY DAYAT 8:33 AM
USE , THEN ENTEROR DELETE TO CLEAR
or
TURN-OFF TIMER
TURN OFF EVERY DAYAT 10:33 AM
USE , THEN ENTEROR DELETE TO CLEAR
Setting Alarm Timers
You can program the CFT-2100 to turn itself on or off every day using thTURN-ON TIMER and TURN-OFF TIMER screens:
1 On the main menu, select 5 ALARM TIMERS.
2 Select 2 TURN ON TIMER to turn the timer on, or select3 TURN OFF TIMERto turn the timer off.
3 Press CURSOR vorw to the desired time and then press ENTER toaccept and exit, or press DELETE to clear timer settings and exit.
If you hold down the CURSORv
orw
key, the time will increment in15 minute intervals.
TIMERS
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TIMERS
ALARM TIMERS
USE THEN ENTEROR PRESS 1-3vw
1 SLEEP TIMER2 TURN ON TIMER3 TURN OFF TIMER
30 MIN 2 HRS
1 HR 3 HRS
DISABLESELECT, THEN ENTER
SLEEP TIMER
Setting Sleep Timers
The sleep timer feature enables you to program the CFT-2100 to turn ofafter a preset amount of time.
To set the sleep timer:
1On the main menu, select 5 ALARM TIMERSand thenpress EN
2 Select 1 SLEEP TIMER and then press ENTER.
3 Press SELECT to highlight either 30 MIN, 1 HR, 2 HRS, 3 HRS, orDISABLE (to stop a timer that has previously been set).
4 Press ENTER to confirm your choice and exit.
MESSAGES
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MESSAGES
DISPLAY MESSAGES
U S E S E L E C T T O C H O O S E
E N T E R T O R E A D M E S S A G E
D E L E T E T O E R A S E M E S S A G E
Today's WeatherPay-Per-View GuideSpecial HBO UpgradeCustomer Service No.
Your cable service provider has the option of sending messages to you
through your CFT-2100 that: Appear over programming to alert you of an emergency
Notify you of a credit problem if you have the optionalImpulse Pay-Per-View feature
Announce general information from your cable service provider
A red message indicator light on the front panel will appear when you havgeneral information message. To read general information messages:
1 On the main menu, select 6 DISPLAY MESSAGES.
2 Press SELECT to highlight a message you want to read.
3 Press ENTER to display the message.
Press PAGEvw to navigate through the message
Press MENU to go to previous page to read other messages
4 Press DELETE to erase a message.
5 Press DISPLAY to exit.
CHANGING THE SCREEN DISPLAY
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CHANGING THE SCREEN DISPLAY
MODIFY DISPLAY
1 CHANGE BACKGROUND2 CHANGE POSITION
3 SET TIME DISPLAY
USE THEN ENTEROR PRESS 1-3
SELECT, THEN ENTER
CHANGE BACKGROUND
MENU CLR BOX FULL
STATUS CLR BOX
Changing the Background
You can change the appearance of the on-screen display by changing thebackground.
The two selections that can be changed are MENU (on-screen display) anSTATUS (Channel Guide and Channel Lock screens).
To change the background:
1 On the main menu select 7 CONTROL PANEL.
2 Select 1 MODIFY DISPLAY.
3 Select 1 CHANGE BACKGROUND.
4 Press SELECT to highlight MENU and then press ENTER to highlight tbackground option you want to change to:
CLR for the letters to appear over the TV program
BOX for the letters to appear against a black box backgroun
FULL for the letters to appear against a solid black screen
CHANGING THE SCREEN DISPLAY
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CHANGING THE SCREEN DISPLAY
5 Press SELECT to highlight STATUS and then press ENTER to highlight
background option you want to change to:
CLR for the letters to appear on the TV program
BOX for the letters to appear within a black background
6 Press DISPLAY to accept changes and exit.
CHANGING THE SCREEN DISPLAY
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CONTROL PANEL
1 MODIFY DISPLAY2 DISABLE REMOTE3 AC OUTLET4 SET PASSWORDS5 RESET DEFAULTS
USE THEN ENTEROR PRESS 1-5vw
M O D I F Y D I S P L A Y
1 C H A N G E B A C K G R O U N D
2 C H A N G E P O S I T I O N
3 S E T T I M E D I S P L A Y
USE THEN ENTEROR PRESS 1-3vw
T O S E T P O S I T I O N O F B O X
C U R S O R
M O V E S B O X U P
C U R S O R
M O V E S B O X D O W N
P A G E
M O V E S B O X T O L E F T
P A G E
M O V E S B O X T O R I G H T
v
w
v
w
Moving the Screen Display
You can customize the location of the display on your TV screen.
To move the screen display:
1 On the main menu, select 7 CONTROL PANEL.
2 Select 1 MODIFY DISPLAY.
3 Select 2 CHANGE POSITION.
4 Press CURSOR vorw to move the display up and down.
5 Press PAGEv or w to move the display from left to right.
6 Press DISPLAY to exit.
DISPLAYING THE TIME
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NOTE
The time is automatically set and maintained by yourcable service provider.
CONTROL PANEL
1 MODIFY DISPLAY2 DISABLE REMOTE3 AC OUTLET4 SET PASSWORDS5 RESET DEFAULTSUSE THEN ENTER
OR PRESS 1-5
M O D I F Y D I S P L A Y
1 C H A N G E B A C K G R O U N D
2 C H A N G E P O S I T I O N
3 S E T T I M E D I S P L A Y
USE THEN ENTER
OR PRESS 1-3
vw
Your CFT-2100 can be set to display the time of day on the front-panel L
If you choose to display the time, the channel number appears only whentuning channels.
To display the time:
1 On the main menu, select 7 CONTROL PANEL.
2 Select 1 MODIFY DISPLAY.
3 Select 3 SET TIME DISPLAY.
4 Press SELECT to highlight ON and display the current time or highligOFF to display only the channel number.
5 Press ENTER to accept changes and exit.
THE AC CONNECTOR
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NOTE
Never connect a VCR to the AC connector or VCRsettings can be lost when the CFT-2100 is turned off.
CONTROL PANEL
USE THEN ENTEROR PRESS 1-5vw
1 MODIFY DISPLAY2 DISABLE REMOTE3 AC OUTLET4 SET PASSWORDS5 RESET DEFAULTS
A C O U T L E T C O N T R O L
S W I T C H E D O U T L E T
U N S W I T C H E D
S E L E C T , T H E N E N T E R
The AC outlet feature enables you to turn your TV and CFT-2100 on and
at the same time. To use this feature, insert your TV electrical plug into tAC outlet on the back panel. This feature is set to SWITCHED OUTLETthe factory. To disable, you must change the setting.
1 On the main menu, select 7 CONTROL PANEL.
2 Select 3 AC OUTLET.3 Press SELECT to highlight UNSWITCHED to turn each unit off
separately.
DEFAULT SETTINGS
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CONTROL PANEL
1 MODIFY DISPLAY2 DISABLE REMOTE3 AC OUTLET4 SET PASSWORDS5 RESET DEFAULTS
USE THEN ENTEROR PRESS 1-5vw
Restoring the system to default settings erases all of your selections for
screen appearance, screen position, optional time display, and AC outlet It does not erase passwords or reset timers.
The default settings are:
A black box for the on-screen display appears in the lower center othe screen
The channel number appears on the front-panel LED
The AC outlet is set to SWITCHED, controlling both the TV andCFT-2100
To restore default settings:
1 On the main menu, select 7 CONTROL PANEL.
2 Select 5 RESET DEFAULTS.
3 The system is reset to default settings and exits.
CONNECTING THE CFT-2100
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NOTE
Always disconnect the power before moving theCFT-2100 or changing the cable connections.
Basic Connections
Connecting the CFT-2100 to a TV is the most common cable connection
AUDIO VIDEO
TVSET
CABLEIN
IPPV
OUT
CFT-2100
From cable outlet
TV
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Connecting a TV and VCR
To connect your VCR, you will need 75-ohm coaxial cables equipped witF-type connectors. You can find coaxial cables in your local electronics stThe VCR connection illustrated, enables you to record cable programsincluding Impulse Pay-Per-View events.
AUDIO VIDEO
TV
SET
CABLE
IN
IPPV
OUT
CFT-2100From cable outlet
TVVCR
C A B L E O U T
C A B L E I N V I D E O I NA U D I O I N
V I D E O O U TA U D I O O U T
C A B L E I N V I D E OA U D I O
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NOTE
The audio and video cables can be used with TVshaving phono connector inputs.
Connecting a Stereo Receiver
Mono audio from the CFT-2100 can be connected to your stereo receivePhono cables can be used to connect the audio and video output of theCFT-2100 to the stereo receiver.
AUDIO VIDEO
TV
SET
CABLE
IN
IPPV
OUT
CFT-2100
From cable outlet
STEREO
A U X I N
TV
C A B L E I N V I D E OA U D I O
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Optional RF Bypass
This option enables you to tune channels directly through your TV when CFT-2100 is turned off. The RF bypass is available through your cable serprovider.
AUDIO VIDEO
TV
SET
CABLE
IN
IPPV
OUT
CFT-2100
TV/VCR
From cable outlet
C A B L E I N V I D E OA U D I O
T O
T V / V C R
C A B L E
I N
CONNECTING THE CFT-2100
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NOTE
If you have the optional STARVUE module withexternal connectors, do not remove the cable attached
to the TO CONVconnector on the module.
Optional STARVUE
The STARVUE module is an optional feature provided by your cable servprovider. The STARVUE module can have external connectors as shown it could be installed internally.
TO C ON V C AB LE I NAUDIO VIDEO
TV
SET
CABLE
IN
IPPVOUT
From
cable
outlet
TV
C A B L E I N V I D E OA U D I O
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Problem Possible Solution
The remote control is notresponding
Check for an obstruction between the remote control and the CFT-2100.
Check that the batteries have been installed properly and replace with new batteries if necessary.
Check if the remote control has been deactivated.
There is no sound coming
from the TV
Check to see if the sound has been turned down.
Press MUTE on the remote control to restore sound.
The word MUTE will not appear when the system displays:
Active Menu screens
Event screens
Credit screens
Parental control screens
The CFT-2100 is notreceiving a cable signal
Turn on your TV only to see if you are getting a video signal. If you are not, call your cable serviceprovider.
Check that the cables are securely connected.
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Problem Possible Solution
A password is notregistering
Re-enter your password by pressing the numeric keys firmly and deliberately.
Verify that you are entering the correct password.
If you forget your password, call your cable service provider.
A password is entered
incorrectly three times
Wait 15 minutes and try entering your password again.
If the system will not take your password, call your cable service provider.
The Impulse Pay-Per-Viewcredit limit has beenreached or exceeded
Call your cable service provider.
The CFT-2100 is notdisplaying the correct time Call your cable service provider.
An event is not availablefor purchase
No action necessary.
My VCR did not record
a program
Check that the CFT-2100 is plugged into a live electrical outlet.
Never plug the CFT-2100 into an outlet controlled by a wall switch.
Be sure you have programmed your VCR to record the program.
Be sure your VCR is tuned to the CFT-2100 output channel.
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