1 INTRODUCTION
This manual provides instructions for cable operator personnel to install the Motorola DCH6416 High-Definition Cable Receiver. This unit includes a high-end processor, expanded memory, and enhanced graphics to support digital, on-demand, and analog broadcast and interactive services. It provides a full complement of interconnection options.
The DCH6416 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 analog NTSC and digital MPEG-2 main profile high level video processor
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