Introduction - Motorola DCT5100 User Manual

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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