tigrzeye
Control4 Certified Installer
join:2007-07-18
LHV, PA | [Need Info] What is the latest version of HD/DVR STB
I currently have the DCT3416 HD/DVR Motorola STB.
Is this the most current box out there for RCN?
Is it advised to upgrade if there is a newer box (DCH series like my other HD box)?? |
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mjr
Premium
join:2003-09-18
Bethlehem, PA
| Motorola is soon releasing DCX series. The follow on generation to the DCH's. Assuming the software isn't buggy, would be nice to get those in our hands.
Hopefully, Motorola is going to release versions with big hard drives. For the money RCN is now charging us for HD-PVR's ($17 or $18??) They really should give us WAY more space than 160GB.. (How about 400GB, or 500GB RCN???)
- Mike |
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machpost
join:2002-01-11
Washington, DC
| reply to tigrzeye
I have the DCT3416 as well, and I believe it's the latest Motorola STB that RCN is offering.
Apparently the DCX boxes are designed for the transition to MPEG4 video. I assume they do MPEG2, as well. I guess these boxes are the next logical step for cable operators who intend to transition to MPEG4. |
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mjr
Premium
join:2003-09-18
Bethlehem, PA | said by machpost  :I assume they do MPEG2, as well. Yes, of course. |
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somervilianToo
@rcn.com | reply to tigrzeye
I just picked up a new HD/DVR box today in Arlington, MA and got the DCH3416. The other box which I've had for awhile is the DCT. |
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alanisrox69
join:2005-03-29
LHV, PA
 ·RCN CABLE
1 edit | reply to tigrzeye
64xx series have analog tuners so you can get the analog versions of the channels (in 900s) [if not in crush area]
34xx series do not have analog tuners, so if digital feeds are out, you don't get nada.
-Derek-
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CHECK YOUR FSLC TAXES!!! |
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tigrzeye
Control4 Certified Installer
join:2007-07-18
LHV, PA | I do not get any of the 900 series of channels. Guide shows no data, and when I try to view any of them they say off air or no source.
I have the DCT3416. |
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alanisrox69
join:2005-03-29
LHV, PA
·RCN CABLE
| said by tigrzeye :I do not get any of the 900 series of channels. Guide shows no data, and when I try to view any of them they say off air or no source. I have the DCT3416. I had a brain fart...edited my post above.....it's correct info now lol.
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CHECK YOUR FSLC TAXES!!! |
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mjr
Premium
join:2003-09-18
Bethlehem, PA
| DCH's are basically removable security versions of the DCT boxes (to satisfy the FCC mandate). I don't believe they are significantly different functionality wise. RCN is not legally allowed to deploy any NEW DCT's, but they can deploy recycled ones.
DCX's are a new generation of boxes all together, supporting new cool stuff, (of course, if the MSO chooses to offer the new cool stuff).
Of course, all I really want is MORE HD SPACE!!! (Anyone listening???  ) |
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machpost
join:2002-01-11
Washington, DC
| said by mjr :RCN is not legally allowed to deploy any NEW DCT's, but they can deploy recycled ones. I don't know if it's still in place, but I believe they had a waiver from the FCC that allowed them to continue to deploy boxes without addressable security. |
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mjr
Premium
join:2003-09-18
Bethlehem, PA | The waiver expired July 1, 2008...
At least, that is the inference from this article:
»www.multichannel.com/article/CA6462741.html |
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tigrzeye
Control4 Certified Installer
join:2007-07-18
LHV, PA | I was reading the specs on the DCH3416 on Motorola's website. It lists PIP as one of the features of the DCH3416.
For anyone who is using this model of STB with RCN cable, is the PIP feature active? |
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machpost
join:2002-01-11
Washington, DC
| said by tigrzeye :I was reading the specs on the DCH3416 on Motorola's website. It lists PIP as one of the features of the DCH3416. For anyone who is using this model of STB with RCN cable, is the PIP feature active? No. |
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tigrzeye
Control4 Certified Installer
join:2007-07-18
LHV, PA | darn !! Wonder if it costs more for each enabled feature on the box when RCN contracts the equipment from Motorola?? |
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