Introduction - Motorola DCT3080 Installation Manual

Introduction

This manual provides instructions for cable operator personnel to install
the Motorola DCT3080 high-definition digital video recorder (DVR) cable
terminals. The DCT3080 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 DCT3080 advanced capabilities include:
Authorization and purchase of on-demand programming
HDTV support through down-conversion that allows high-definition
programming to be viewed in standard definition format
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
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.
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