Introduction – Motorola DCT3412 User Manual
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Section 1
Introduction
This manual provides instructions for cable operator personnel to install the Motorola DCT3412
high-definition digital video recorder (DVR) cable terminals. The DCT3412 terminals include a
high-end processor, expanded memory and enhanced graphics to support digital and
on-demand, broadcast, and interactive services. They provide a full complement of
interconnection options.
The DCT3412 advanced capabilities include:
Authorization and purchase of on-demand programming
High-definition television (HDTV) video decoding
HDTV output through component video (Y Pb Pr), High-Definition Multimedia Interface
™
(HDMI
™
), or IEEE 1394 Firewire
Surround-sound audio through a variety of digital interconnection options
Dual-tuner DVR functionality to pause and time shift live video and seamlessly record in
conjunction with the interactive programming guide (IPG)
Built-in DOCSIS
®
cable modem
Ethernet and Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports for future home networking applications
Adaptability to various software platforms
As with all Motorola digital cable terminals, the hardware features are enabled by core
operating and third party application software.
Figure 1-1
Front and rear views
DCT3412 Installation Manual