1 INTRODUCTION
This manual provides instructions for cable operator personnel to install the Motorola
DCH6416 High-Definition Cable Receiver. This unit includes a high-end processor,
expanded memory, and enhanced graphics to support digital, on-demand, and
analog broadcast and interactive services. It provides a full complement of
interconnection options.
The DCH6416 provides advanced capabilities, including:
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Authorization and purchase of on-demand programming
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High-Definition television (HDTV) video decoding
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HDTV output through component video (YPbPr), High-Definition Multimedia
™
Interface
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Surround-sound audio through a variety of analog and digital interconnection
options
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Dual-tuner DVR functionality to pause and time shift live video and seamlessly
record in conjunction with the interactive programming guide (IPG)
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Built-in DOCSIS
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Ethernet and Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports for future home networking
applications
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Adaptability to various software platforms
As with all Motorola digital cable receivers, the hardware features are enabled by
core operating and third party application software.
Figure 1-1 Front and rear views
Features
Tuners
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Two 54 to 864 MHz video tuners with analog NTSC and digital MPEG-2 main
profile high level video processor
™
(HDMI
), or IEEE-1394
®
cable modem
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