Motorola DCT5100 Installation Manual page 12

Section 1
Introduction
The Motorola DCT5100 advanced digital set-top terminal provides a new level of broadband
networking services as well as traditional services such as analog and digital video. The
DCT5100 also has many other features:
Initiates, authorizes and facilitates the purchase of on-demand services
Enables High Definition TV Video output in multiple modes
Enables fast access to the Internet and World Wide Web
Enables e-mail services
Enables secure electronic commerce transactions
Downloads and executes service applications
The DCT5100 is a feature rich hardware platform that is one part of Motorola's end-to-end
system solutions. It requires the appropriate operating system software applications,
transmission equipment, and control equipment to function properly and seamlessly.
By providing a platform for many of today's advanced third-party program guides and on-screen
navigators, the DCT5100 offers consumers an entirely new and exciting means of interacting
with their television. The advanced digital set-top will support functionality for future services,
including IP telephony and interactive games.
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