Overview
External digital cable TV Tuner HDTV receiver, cable TV set top box (stb) QAM with HDMI, and composite video outputs, closed captions and RF analog pass through.
The DCT412 is a state-of-the-art 64/256 QAM digital TV tuner for HD/SD Cable receiver for use with your local CATV service. Clear (unencrypted) QAM Cable signals required!
The DCT412, QAM cable TV tuner and receiver, will take high or standard definition, and convert it to analog video and audio output thus allowing use of old analog TVs.
In addition to its Stereo output, the DCT412 HDTV cable box features coaxial digital audio pass-through for Surround Sound receivers or dedicated audio amplifiers.
The tuner supports PVR (Personal Video Recording) via 2 USB ports to external Hard Drive or memory stick
The DCT412 features a user-friendly set-up guide that allows for easy channel mapping and installation. It is compatible with all Plasma Tvs, LCD monitors, Projection Tvs, Video projectors and regular analog TVs or monitors. (Verification of your A/V receiver with the tuner is required before purchasing).
Use as:
• Digital Cable TV Tuner (Digital Cable TV Receiver)
Typical Applications for External TV Tuners:
• Monitor TV Tuner (Monitor TV Receiver)
• Projector TV Tuner (Projector TV Receiver)
• Home Theater TV Tuner (Home Theater TV Receiver)
• Digital TV Tuner for HDTV Ready Analog TVs
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This tuner receiver will tune-in only to unencrypted / unscrambled digital cable channels. It will not work with antenna.
To receive TV programs through antenna please see our p/n DCT310 and p/n DCT510.
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Features
- Decodes High-Definition and Standard-Definition signals
- One tuner for recording one TV channel
- Decodes MPEG-2 / AVC / H.264 / MPEG-4 video
- Decodes MPEG-1 Layer I/II
- Clear QAM and Verimatrix® CAS
- Supports 64 and 256 QAM inputs (Require Clear QAM unencrypted channels)
- Intuitive and simple high definition user interface
- Auto scanning for QAM channels and programs
- Supports Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Multiple language support
- Firmware updates via cable TV network
- Digital HDMI® and analog Composite video/audio outputs
- PVR via two USB ports on external Memory Sticks or Hard Drives (Plug & Play type)
- SPDIF: Digital audio over coaxial cable with RCA connector
- Remote control included
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- Special Features:
- The tuner come back on the last channel by itself if the power goes off
- When the signal being received has CC then it will be passed through on the composite output
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Cable TV Operators Compatibility
The DCT412 is compatible with unencrypted (Clear QAM) digital channels of major cable operators such
as Cablevision Systems Corporation, Charter Communications, Cox Communications, Mediacom
Communications Corp. and Time Warner Cable.
For maximum satisfaction we strongly suggest to contact your Cable Operator and verify the digital Clear QAM channels available
through your local service.
 See the list of operators.
Read more about Cable QAM and "Clear" QAM.
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers.
More Info
Other important topics you should read about:
Digital TV Network At Home - Using The Right Materials & Accessories.
HDTV types.
Digital TV Channel Display.
International Digital TV Standards..
Special Uses
The DCT412 external HDTV tuner and Clear QAM Cable receiver is an excellent device for use with
projectors and monitors featuring HDMI and Composite inputs. The TV tuner provide excellent picture and crispy
stereo sound. Very useful with Projectors, DVD recorders and VCRs without integrated TV tuner!
Owners of old analog TVs can use it as replacement for the Cable operators Digital TV
Adapter (such as Comcast Digital to Analog [DTA] Cable TV converter box) to watch Unencrypted (clear QAM) Digital Cable TV
channels.
Easy To Install
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The DCT412 HDTV Receiver Digital tuner set top box is easy to install. Intuitive configuration menu, channels search wizard and simple user manual.
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Box Includes
- P/N DCT412 External Digital Clear QAM HDTV Receiver Set Top TV Tuner Box
- IR Remote Control
- Batteries
- 110V AC to DC Power Adapter
- User Manual
- 3ft Composite A/V Cable
- 3ft HDMI Cable
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Specifications
| Tuner |
| Tuner |
Single tuner |
| QAM Modes |
ITU-T J.83, Annex B |
| Constellation |
64/256 QAM |
| Frequency Range |
54 MHz to 862 MHz |
| Bandwidth |
6 MHz |
| Input Impedance |
75 Ω |
| Input Level Range |
-15 dBmV to 30 dBmV |
| Signal Input |
IEC 169-24, F-Type, Female |
| Symbol Rate |
3.6 MS/s to 6.952 MS/s |
| Loop Output |
IEC 169-24, F-Type, female |
| Video |
| MPEG Decoder |
MPEG-2/MPEG-4/H.264 |
| Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080i, 1280 x 720p, 720 x 576i |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3, 16:9 |
| Audio |
| MPEG Decoder |
MPEG-1 Layer 1/2 |
| -Output |
Stereo/Right/Left/Mono |
| Sampling Frequency |
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz |
| Security |
| Conditional Access |
Verimatrix® |
| Front Panel |
| KEY |
Up, Down, Left, Right, Ok, Menu, Exit, Standby |
| LED |
Red: Power/Standby
Green: Signal |
| Digital |
4-digits, 7-segment display (Green) |
| CA Card |
1 slot |
| USB |
USB 2.0 |
| Rear Panel |
| RF Input |
F-Type |
| RF loop through |
F-Type |
| Composite Output |
3 RCA (CVBS, A. left, A. right) |
| Digital Audio |
S/PDIF |
| Ethernet |
RJ45 |
| HDMI |
19 pin female |
| USB |
USB 2.0 |
| DC Input |
12 V/1.5 A |
| Remote Control |
| Batteries |
2 AAA type |
| Power Supply |
| Power supply mode |
External |
| Plug Type |
American standard |
| AC Input (V/Hz) |
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz |
| Output Voltage(V) |
12 V |
| Consumption |
18 Watts max. |
| Standby Consumption |
1 Watt |
| Mechnical & Environmental |
| Dimensions |
8.70" (L) x 6.38" (D) x 1.75" (H) |
| Weight |
Net 4 lb. |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 40°C |
| RoHs Compliant |
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| Warranty |
| Duration |
1 Year From Arrival To Destination |
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 Quick Start Guide
User's Manual
Remote Learning Procedure
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