Motorola DCT5100 manual Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on receiving the Motorola DCT5100, the most advanced interactive digital consumer terminal available today. The powerful processing capability of the DCT5100 and integrated cable modem bring the world of high-speed data, internet access, and advanced interactive applications to your television-viewing environment.

With the appropriate applications and network support, the DCT5100 is capable of much more than just delivering hundreds of analog and digital video channels. The DCT5100 can provide exciting services such as high-definition video, electronic program guides, high-speed data, internet access, e-mail, Video-On-Demand, video conferencing, IP telephony, E-Commerce, home banking, and much more. The DCT5100 can interface to an external data device, such as a PC, using several high-speed interfaces - Ethernet, USB, or optional IEEE 1394 “Firewire.” These interfaces enable a PC to share the integrated cable modem resources, as well as pass data and video to an external device for further processing.

This User Guide introduces you to the basic features of the DCT5100 and provides several options for integrating it into your current entertainment system. The advanced features of the DCT5100, such as the cable modem, are dependent on the applications and network infrastructure supported by your system. Check with your service provider to determine which features are being offered in your area. They also provide instructions for the optional services.

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