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External Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
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External Digital Video Recorder
(DVR)
The DCX3300 is equipped with an eSATA interface on the rear panel. This interface
allows the connection of an external hard disk drive for Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
functionality. DVR functionality provides the ability to record both Standard-Definition TV
(SDTV) and High-Definition TV (HDTV) programs. Storage time varies based on the video
format and specific channel.
DVR offers the ability to control your viewing experience by pausing (time shifting) live
TV and providing trick playback modes (pause, fast forward, slow forward, fast rewind,
slow rewind).
The DCX3300-M model also includes integrated MoCA™ networking which supports
whole-home DVR capabilities. This feature extends the DVR experience to DCX3200-M
or other compatible non-DVR set-tops with integrated MoCA, when enabled by
application software. On your non-DVR set-top you can now view your DVR recordings,
playback content, and set future recordings all from another room in your home.
With the DCX3300 set-top, you can:
Record Programming. The total hours of recorded content will vary based on the
storage capacity of your specific external drive and type of content (digital SD or HD and
encoding method, MPEG-2 or MPEG-4) being recorded.
Estimated Recording Hours
Drive Size*
Standard Definition High-Definition
250 GB 150 to 300 40 to 75
320 GB 200 to 425 60 to 95
500 GB 350 to 700 100 to 160
1000 GB 600 to 1200 180 to 330
*These capacities are based on recording digital MPEG-4 video. A recording of a video
program that is broadcast in digital MPEG-2 format requires approximately twice the disk
space.
Maintain a Personal Program Library. Accessed by using the Interactive Program
Guide (IPG).
Control Live TV. Pause, rewind, and fast-forward live TV.
Simultaneously Watch Two Programs. Watch two programs and easily switch
between them using the swap key on your remote control. (Dependent upon program
guide support and provided remote control.)