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High-Definition All-Digital Dual Tuner DVR Set-top DCX3501–M • User Guide 1
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Overview
Congratulations on receiving a Motorola DCX3501-M Series High-Defin ition All-Digital
Dual Tuner Cable Set-top, one of the most advanced interactive digital ca ble set-tops
available today. Motorola has merged the extraordinary features of digita l cable — the
seemingly endless programming options, interactive program guides, V ideo on Demand
(VOD), and commercial-free, CD quality music — with the flexibility of a d ual tuner-digital
video recorder (DVR) and the incredible picture quality and sound of High -Definition TV
(HDTV).
The DCX3501-M includes an “Entertainment Package” that enables a direct di gital
connection to consumer audio and video devices through IEEE-1394 and HD MI™
interfaces. Dolby® Digital Plus is supported by the HDMI interface and provi des 7.1
channels and beyond of enhanced-quality audio. The set-top is fu lly equipped with a
factory-installed hard drive for hours of DVR functionality, which includes the capability of
recording two High-Definition programs, or watching one while recording another.
This User Guide introduces you to the basic features, outlines important s afeguards, and
provides several options for integrating this component into your current ent ertainment
system. Please take a few moments to read through this User Guide; the conf iguration
diagrams, on-screen menu description, and troubleshooting sections will help you make
the most of your home entertainment experience.
To determine which features of digital cable are provided in your service a rea, please
check with your local cable operator. They will be happy to provide instruc tions for these
optional services.
Features
• All-Digital Dual Tuner High Definition DVR M-Card Host (dual tuners support watch
and record mode)
• Dual Advanced A/V High-Definition decode
• Integrated MoCA™ networking
• HDMI, Component, IEEE-1394, S-Video, Composite, RF remod, Digital Audio
(S/PDIF), Audio L/R, Ethernet, USB, eSATA
• 1080p 24/30 video decode and 1080p 24/30/60 video output support
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