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The DCT-6028 is a single tuner HD-DVR. It is capable of recording a single channel at a time. You must be watching the channel you are recording or watching a prerecorded program.
The DCT-6412 is a dual-tuner HD-DVR. It has 2 built in tuners and is capable of recording 2 channels, or record 1 channel while viewing another at the same time.
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Unfortunately, no. The DVR box needs a cable signal from Comcast. This is done to prevent piracy/theft. More information can be found here. There might be a hack out there for this, but I can't guaranty that it would work and if it would mess your box up.
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Common feature list·Common features of DCT-6412 ·Common features of DCT-6208
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DCT-6412 Feature List
User Guide »broadband.motorola.com/noflash/c···01-a.pdf
TWO HDTV TUNERS for increased watch and record options Larger hard drive than single tuner version allowing for more storage HDTV and DVR functionality in one unit Full feature access from front panel Digital diagnostics Front and rear panel L/R audio and video inputs Two USB connectors (one on front panel)1> Pause, rewind and replay live HD broadcasts Robust CPU, memory footprint, 3D graphics to run IPG, VOD, advanced applications and middleware Full range of interfaces including YpbPr, DVI, 1394, USB, Ethernet, SPDIF, Smartcard1>, and more YpbPr component output Integrated High Definition decoder with YpbPr component output DVI and dual 1394 (DTV) digital connectors Built-in dual MPEG analog encoder Optical and electrical SPDIF / Dolby Digital connectors S-Video Output Baseband output (Video, L/R Audio) ports 4 digit, 7 segment LED display with IR receiver for remote or/and keyboard Switched Accessory Outlet DVI and 1394 (DTV) digital interfaces
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by oliphant  last modified: 2005-03-10 19:37:23 |
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Common features of the DCT-6208
User guide: »broadband.motorola.com/dvr/downl···uide.pdf
HDTV and DVR functionality in one unit Full Feature Access From Front Panel Digital Diagnostics Front and rear panel L/R audio and video inputs Three USB connectors (one on front panel)1 Pause, rewind and play live HD broadcasts Robust CPU (800 MIPS), memory footprint, 3D graphics to run IPG, VOD, advanced applications and middleware Full range of interfaces including YpbPr, DVI, 1394, USB, Ethernet, SPDIF, Smartcard, and more Integrated High Definition decoder with YpbPr component output DVI and dual 1394(DTV) digital connectors Built-in MPEG analog encoder Optical and electrical SPDIF / Dolby Digital connectors S-Video Output RF and Baseband Output (Video, L/R Audio) Ports 4 digit, 7 segment LED display with IR receiver for remote and/or keyboard Switched Accessory Outlet DVI and 1394 (DTV) digital interfaces
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by oliphant  last modified: 2005-03-10 19:40:51 |
Hidden features·How do I get 30 second skip in iGuide? ·I tried to program 30 second skip and it didn't work... ·What other codes are there? ·Ethernet Port/USB Port ·I have a lot of stuff on it and there's to much to delete. What can I do?
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1) Press the "Cable" button at the top of the remote to put it into Cable Box control mode. 2) Press and hold the "Setup" button until the "Cable" button blinks twice. 3) Type in the code 994. The "Cable" button will blink twice 4) Press (do not hold) the "Setup" button 5) Type in the code 00173 (for 30 second skip). 6) Press whatever button you want to map the skip function to.
Thanks to GuruUno 
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by oliphant  last modified: 2005-03-10 19:25:26 |
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The 30 second skip programming only works for iGuide equipped DVRs. Also note that 30 second skip only works on prerecorded or delayed (through use of the pause live programming feature) programming. You can not 30 second skip live programming since that FUTURE programming hasn't been received yet.
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by oliphant  last modified: 2005-03-15 13:02:16 |
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Code list
General Instruments Cable Box Cable Converters -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 0476 077 A (Diamond) 207 Fast Forward 243 Parental Lock 046 Record 237 B 115 G 177 M 242 Reserved 1 240 Browse 111 H 173 N 211 Reserved 2 114 C 048 Help (*) 034 O 238 Reserved 3 236 Cancel 113 I 211 Out Channel 208 Reserved 4 110 D 044 Info 210 P/F 204 Reserved 5 174 Day Minus 109 J 172 Page Down 209 Reverse 178 Day Plus 179 K 176 Page Up 241 A / Theme 112 E 175 L 205 Pause 108 F 239 List 081 PPV
CABLE CONVERTER. 018 0...............0 014 1...............1 016 2...............2 012 3...............3 019 4...............4 015 5...............5 017 6...............6 013 7...............7 146 8...............8 142 9...............9 147 CHANNEL DOWN....Channel Down 140 CHANNEL UP......Channel Up 047 DOWN............Down 080 CLEAR...........Exit 079 SURROUND........Fav Ch 050 PROGRAM.........Guide 076 RECALL..........Last Channel 049 LEFT............Left 206 MENU............Menu 082 ENTER...........Music 141 MUTE............Mute 144 POWER...........Power(CATV) 045 RIGHT...........Right 078 SELECT..........Select 083 TV/VCR..........Switch A/B 051 UP..............Up 145 VOLUME DOWN.....Volume Down 143 VOLUME UP.......Volume Up
DVR 178 Play 205 Pause 209 Rewind 207 Fast Forward 174 Stop 046 Record 173 Skip 179 Replay 175 DVR 210 PPV 208 OND 083 A/B 177 Live (DVR) 236 Swap (dual tuner DVR)
Simply substitute the code for the feature you would like to map with the code in the instructions for 30 second skip.
1) Press the "Cable" button at the top of the remote to put it into Cable Box control mode. 2) Press and hold the "Setup" button until the "Cable" button blinks twice. 3) Type in the code 994. The "Cable" button will blink twice 4) Press (do not hold) the "Setup" button 5) Type in the code 00XXX (Where XXX is the code for the feature you want to map). 6) Press whatever button you want to map the skip function to.
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by oliphant  last modified: 2005-03-10 22:32:20 |
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Ethernet port isn'tactive on the Comcast DVRs but info from smileybri that the USB ports are active but has yet to find valid WinXP drivers.
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by Lostintech edited by oliphant  last modified: 2006-07-21 07:59:59 |
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There's a code that you can enter to delete *everything* even the information from the guide. So it will take 15-30 minutes to re-download like there was a power surge. To delete it, follow these steps: With your remote Press "replay" one time ( the arrow bending back ) Press "MY DVR" three times ( button next to replay) Press "LIVE" one time ( button next to MY DVR)
Your box will shut down and do all sorts of junk. Let it sit a minute then turn it back on. More information: »Clearing out your DVR
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DVR's work by using a hard drive to store programming that it receives and features an on screen guide to operate it's features. For live programming, programming is received by the unit and written to the hard drive. Programming that you see is being read from the hard drive the moment it's stored. During live programming when you use the pause or other features, storage of programming continues for up to 30 mintues while it's the playback from the stored programming that is manupulated using the remote.
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by Lostintech edited by oliphant  last modified: 2005-05-13 16:31:48 |
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From your local Comcast cable provider: 1-800-COMCAST
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by Lostintech edited by oliphant  last modified: 2005-05-13 16:23:23 |
Troubleshooting·How do I access the diagnostics/info screens? ·How do I find the IP of my box? ·What firmware version do I have? ·What is the latest firmware and what does it do? ·Importance of the cable box IP Address ·Lockups
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Power off the box and within 2 seconds press the OK button.
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Access the diagnostic screen by turning off the box and within 2 seconds pressing OK on the remote.
Choose selection d14 INTERACTIVE STATUS
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by oliphant  last modified: 2005-03-10 22:16:17 |
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Bring up the menu using the menu button. Select setup Select cable box setup Select configuration
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by oliphant  last modified: 2005-03-10 22:20:09 |
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Latest firmware version 9.19. No reports (as yet) as to what bug fixes or improvements are included. See this ongoing thread »DCT-6412 Firmware 9.19 Downloaded
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by oliphant  last modified: 2005-06-28 18:42:41 |
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The I.P. Address is required for certain interactive services such as Video On Demand. If you are having trouble with these services, check to see if your box has pulled an IP by viewing the diagnostic screen d14. If it hasn't or you can't obtain video on demand services, contact Comcast technical support at 1-800-COMCAST
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by Lostintech edited by oliphant  last modified: 2005-05-13 16:26:11 |
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Firmware version 9.15 addresses many lockup issues and is currently being deployed. Some have reported that some lockup/delay issues persist.
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by Lostintech edited by oliphant  last modified: 2006-02-22 17:04:58 |
Unit Specifications·Unit Specifications DCT-6412 ·Unit Specifications of DCT-6028
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Motorola Dual-Tuner DVR High-Definition Set-Top DCT6412 Supports HDTV, Dolby 5.11> and DVR services DOCSIS 1.0 / 1.1 capable integrated cable modem for high speed interactivity* Internal 120 GB hard drive MPEG-2 digital video processor PCM, AC-3, Dolby 5.1 Prologic Digital audio capability ITU standard 64/256 QAM/FEC/enhanced adaptive equalizer Three 54-860 MHz tuners (two video, one data) Frequency agile 2.048 Mbps out-of-band data receiver 32 bit, 2-D / 3-D graphics Analog/digital video scaling (Picture in Graphics) 16 MB Flash, 128 MB DRAM standard unified memory Clear analog channel processor with BTSC decoder DES-based encryption/DCII access control Macrovision® copy protection 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Port (RJ45 Connector) Smartcard interface connector (e-commerce)2 TVPASS™ renewable security connector IR Blaster Port
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Motorola Advanced HD Set Top DCT6208
Supports HDTV and Dolby 5.1 services1 Build in DOCSIS modem for high speed interactivity DOCSIS 1.0/1.1 capable integrated cable modem1 DCT6208 80 GB storage capacity MPEG-2 Digital Video Processor PCM, AC-3, Dolby 5.1 Prologic Digital audio capability 800 MIPS, RISC-based microprocessor 32 bit, 2-D / 3-D graphics Analog/digital video scaling (Picture in Graphics) 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Connector (RJ45 Connector) Smart Card Interface Connector (E-Commerce)2 TVPASSTM renewable security connector2 IR Blaster Port1
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The cost in an additional $10 per month. Note that the $10 is ONLY A SERVICE FEE and is in addition to any cable box rental fee although this is often missed by reps entering sales orders where you will only be charged the service fee (unless they catch it).
For example (prices may vary by market)
Digital A/O Package 6.95 DVR Service With HDTV 9.95
Total $16.90 for DVR rental plus DVR service.
Some posters have reported that they aren't charged for the A/O, this is simply a mistake by Comcast and if brought to their attention they will promptly correct it.
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by Lostintech edited by oliphant  last modified: 2005-06-28 18:52:44 |
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Yep, sure do. It's in PDF form. You can view it online at »www.midcocomm.com/editable_conte···/DVR.pdf Note: You will need Adobe Reader to read that file.
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iGuide / Microsoft TV·What is iGuide? ·What is Microsoft TV?
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iGuide is the next generation interactive user interface developed by TV Guide for use by system operators deploying Motorola digital cable boxes.
More information: »www.i-guide.tv/
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Microsoft TV is a next generation interactive user guide developed by Microsoft for use by system operators deploying the Motorola digital cable boxes. Only select markets use the Microsoft TV guide platform. The majority use iGuide from TV Guide.
More info: »www.microsoft.com/tv/Assets/wmv/···race.wvx
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How to dump from DVR to HDD·My PVR is full, can I dump programming directly to PC? ·Are there firewire drivers for the DCT6412?
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Yes. Sourceforge has a FAQ on how to do this.
»replayguide.sourceforge.net/dct6412/
Thanks to mrweirdo for the find.
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by oliphant  last modified: 2005-06-02 18:17:36 |
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Yes. »replayguide.sourceforge.net/dct6···wire.zip
For install instructions see »replayguide.sourceforge.net/dct6···_DCT6412
Thanks to mrweirdo for the find.
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