Motorola DCT3412 - Manual (Page 9)

Section 1
Introduction
This manual provides instructions for cable operator personnel to install the Motorola DCT3412
high-definition digital video recorder (DVR) cable terminals. The DCT3412 terminals include a
high-end processor, expanded memory and enhanced graphics to support digital and
on-demand, broadcast, and interactive services. They provide a full complement of
interconnection options.
The DCT3412 advanced capabilities include:
ƒ Authorization and purchase of on-demand programming
ƒ High-definition television (HDTV) video decoding
ƒ HDTV output through component video (Y Pb Pr), High-Definition Multimedia Interface ™
(HDMI ™ ), or IEEE 1394 Firewire
ƒ Surround-sound audio through a variety of digital interconnection options
ƒ Dual-tuner DVR functionality to pause and time shift live video and seamlessly record in
conjunction with the interactive programming guide (IPG)
ƒ Built-in DOCSIS ® cable modem
ƒ Ethernet and Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports for future home networking applications
ƒ Adaptability to various software platforms
As with all Motorola digital cable terminals, the hardware features are enabled by core
operating and third party application software.
Figure 1-1
Front and rear views
DCT3412 Installation Manual