Motorola Continues to Expand Industry-leading Set-top Portfolio With New All-Digital, High-Definition Dual-Tuner MR-DVR

HORSHAM, Pa., May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Mobile Devices and Home business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced today that it continues to expand its industry-leading set-top portfolio with the addition of the Motorola DCX3501-M all-digital, high-definition (HD) dual-tuner MR-DVR set-top. This new set-top offers an integrated MoCA® home networking interface, which allows it to serve as a multimedia hub for sharing content with other compatible devices in the home, creating an IP home network. This feature provides consumers ultimate control and flexibility over their media choices, viewing interest and entertainment lifestyles while providing access to their digital content in any room of their home, any time they want it.

Showcased in the Motorola booth #1321 at the 2010 Cable Show in Los Angeles, the new reduced-profile Motorola DCX3501-M is a cost-effective set-top capable of supporting full 1080p60 high-definition output. The Motorola DCX3501-M also offers advanced performance to support cable operators' applications. It is compatible with Motorola's DCT legacy software API set and is tru2way®-capable for compatibility with both new and already deployed applications. The Motorola DCX3501-M will help cable operators continue their successful migration to an all-digital network. It includes an internal 500GB hard drive in a new design, allowing easy upgrade and replacement by the cable operator. DVR expansion is also supported via the external hard disk drives (eSATA). This feature gives cable operators the ability to allow consumers to select their external hard drive of choice, easily enabling 1TB or more of storage.

"As the cable industry continues to deliver increasing amounts of high-definition content, Motorola is always researching new opportunities to help our cable customers reduce their environmental footprint and is pleased to develop a compelling product that continues to meet the evolving needs of our customers," said Larry Robinson, vice president and general manager, Mobile Devices and Home. "The Motorola DCX3501-M continues to advance operators' successful migration to all digital and offers flexibility to the consumer to meet the demand for more entertainment advanced services."

A rich history of innovation and demonstrated leadership makes Motorola an ideal partner to help service providers move into the "Internet era of TV." Motorola is focused on the application and delivery of technologies and solutions that connect people to personalized content by creating compelling consumer experiences as well as new revenue-generating applications and services for cable operators. The new Motorola DCX3501-M offers a full-featured front panel display and touch sensitive buttons. It supports MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC high-definition video, Dolby® Digital Plus and Dolby Volume intelligent multi-channel audio leveling. The Motorola DCX3501-M also supports the new software enhancements previously announced by Motorola for 3DTV video and graphics processing in the set-top prior to being delivered to the 3DTV-capable television for a high-quality consumer experience.  

In addition to providing industry-leading features, the Motorola DCX3501-M was designed with the environment in mind. The device is 33 percent lighter than previous models, requiring less material in development, yet it delivers industry-leading performance to consumers. The DCX3501-M is the first set-top to use post-consumer recycled plastic and is a significant environmental innovation. The packaging is 100 percent recyclable, uses 75 percent recycled-content cardboard and is marked with standard recycling codes to help make it easier for customers to identify recycling opportunities. The new Motorola DCX3501-M set-top is designed to meet the U.S. EPA's latest ENERGY STAR standard for 2011 with reduced power consumption and standby modes. The DCX-3501-M is also the first set-top in the industry to use a product bezel built with 30 percent post-consumer recycled plastic. The Motorola DCX3501-M is also designed to be in compliance with the European Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS).

The Motorola DCX3501-M will be available in third quarter 2010 in North America.

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