ARRIS DCX3300 User Guide - Manual (Page 10)

Introduction
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DCX3300 High-Definition Dual Tuner / External DVR Set-top • User Guide
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Introduction
Congratulations on receiving a Motorola DCX3300 Series High-Definition All-Digital Dual
Tuner / External DVR set-top, one of the most advanced interactive digital cable set-tops
available today. Motorola has merged the extraordinary features of digital cable—the
seemingly endless programming options, interactive program guides, Video on Demand
(VOD), and commercial-free, CD quality music—with the flexibility of an optional external
digital video recorder (DVR) and the incredible picture quality and sound of High-
Definition TV (HDTV).
This set-top includes an “Entertainment Package” that enables a direct digital connection
to consumer audio and video devices through IEEE-1394 (DCX3300 and DCX3300-M
only) and HDMI
® interfaces. Dolby ® Digital Plus is supported by the HDMI interface and
provides 7.1 channels and beyond of enhanced-quality audio. The set-top can be
upgraded to a fully functional dual-tuner digital video recorder (DVR) with the connection
of an external eSATA hard disk drive.
Note: An external hard disk drive must be connected to the DCX3300 and authorized by
your local cable operator for DVR functionality.
With the external drive connected and authorized, the set-top provides hours of DVR
functionality, which includes the capability of recording two High-Definition programs, or
watching one while recording another.
This User Guide introduces you to the basic features, outlines important safeguards, and
provides several options for integrating this component into your current entertainment
system. Please take a few moments to read through this User Guide; the configuration
diagrams, on-screen menu description, and troubleshooting section will help you make
the most of your home entertainment experience.
To determine which features of digital cable are provided in your service area, please
check with your local cable operator. They will be happy to provide instructions for these
optional services.
Features
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All-Digital Dual Tuner High Definition /External DVR (dual tuners support watch and
record mode)
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Advanced A/V High-Definition decode
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Integrated MoCA™ networking (Only available with the DCX3300-M model)
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HDMI, Component, IEEE-1394 (DCX330 and DCX3300-M only), Composite, Digital
Audio (S/PDIF), Audio L/R, Ethernet, USB, eSATA
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1080p 24/30 video decode & output support (HDMI only)