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High-Definition All-Digital Dual Tuner DVR Set-top DCX3501–M • User Guide 7
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The DCX3501-M set-top is equipped with an internal hard drive for DVR (Digita l Video
Recorder) functionality, which provides the ability to record both Standard D efinition TV
(SDTV) and High Definition TV (HDTV) programs. Storage time varies bas ed on the video
format and specific channel.
The DCX3501-M set-top is also equipped with an eSATA interface on the rear panel. This
interface allows the connection of an external hard disk drive to increase t he DVR
storage capacity of the DCX3501-M. Note: your service provider must aut horize your
DCX3501-M for external DVR functionality.
DVR offers the ability to control your viewing experience by pausing (tim e shifting) live
TV and providing trick playback modes (pause, fast forward, slow forward, f ast rewind,
slow rewind). You may experience a slight delay when switching between t ime-shifted
and live TV.
The DCX3501-M model also includes integrated MoCA™ networking which supp orts
whole-home DVR capabilities. This feature extends the DVR experience to DCX3 200-M
or other compatible non-DVR set-tops with integrated MoCA, when enabled by
application software. On your non-DVR set-top you can now view your DVR r ecordings,
playback content, and set future recordings all from another room in your home.
With the DCX3501-M set-top, you can:
Record Programming. The total hours of recorded content will vary based on the
storage capacity of your DVR, the storage capacity of your specific external drive (if
authorized), and type of content (digital SD or HD and encoding metho d, MPEG-2 or
MPEG-4) being recorded.
Drive Size Estimated Recording Hours
Standard Definition High-Definition
500 GB 350 to 700 (MPEG-4)
175 to 350 (MPEG-2)
100 to 160 (MPEG-4)
50 to 60 (MPEG-2)
Maintain a Personal Program Library. Accessed by using the Interact ive Program
Guide (IPG).
Control Live TV. Pause, rewind, and fast-forward live TV.
Simultaneously Watch Two Programs. Watch two programs and easily switch
between them using the swap key on your remote control. (Dependent upon pr ogram
guide support and provided remote control.)
Simultaneous Watch and Record. Record one program in the background while
viewing another live broadcast at the same time.
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