1 INTRODUCTION

This manual provides instructions for cable operator personnel to install the Motorola DCH3416 All-Digital High-Definition Dual Tuner DVR Cable Receiver. This unit includes a high-end processor, expanded memory, and enhanced graphics to support digital and on-demand broadcast and interactive services. It provides a full complement of interconnection options.

The DCH3416 provides advanced capabilities, including:

Authorization and purchase of on-demand programming

High-Definition television (HDTV) video decoding

HDTV output through component video (YPbPr), High-Definition Multimedia Interface(HDMI), or IEEE-1394

Surround-sound audio through a variety of analog and 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 receivers, the hardware features are enabled by core operating and third party application software.

Figure 1-1 Front and rear views

Features

Tuners

Two 54 to 864 MHz video tuners with digital MPEG-2 Main Profile @ High Level (High-Definition) video processor

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