Digital Cable Box (Set-Top Box); Motorola Dct6412; Recording Capacity - Motorola DCT6412 User's Reference Manual

Digital Cable Box

Motorola DCT6412

Welcome and congratulations on receiving a Motorola DCT6400 Series High Definition Dual Tuner DVR Cable
Receiver, one of the most advanced interactive digital cable receivers available today. With the DCT, Motorola has
merged the extraordinary features of digital cable - the seemingly endless programming options, interactive
program guides, On Demand Video (OND), and commercial free, CD quality music - with the flexibility of a dual tuner
digital video recorder (DVR) and the incredible picture quality and sound of High Definition TV (HDTV).
The DCT includes an "Entertainment Package" that enables a direct digital connection to consumer audio and video
devices through 1394-DTV and DVI interfaces. The DCT is fully equipped with a factory installed hard drive for hours
of DVR functionality, which includes the capability of recording High Definition (HD) programs and watch and record
functionality.
This User Guide introduces you to the basic features of the DCT. Please take a few moments to read
through this User Guide as the diagrams, guide features and Question & Answer section will help you
make the most of your home entertainment experience.

Recording Capacity

The recording capacity on the DVR depends on the video format of the programming you wish to
record. Here are some guidelines for determining recording capacity:
• Analog TV Shows (not digital) – Typically analog cable channels are channels 2 through 78,
• Digital TV Shows (compressed) – Typically digital cable channels are channels 100 and above,
• High Definition TV Shows (HDTV) – Shows that are broadcast in HD may be recorded in the
Motorola and TV Guide cannot guarantee the exact amount of programming that each subscriber will
be able to record. The approximate time depends on the programming type.
6
(Set-Top Box)
but may vary depending on your cable system. Recording capacity is between 30 to 37 hours.
but vary depending on your cable system. Recording capacity is between 75 to 90 hours.
same format, provided your DVR is connected to a High Definition Television. Recording
capacity is between 12 to 20 hours.