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- 07-15-2007 01:17 PM #1
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How do I activate a purchased Motorola Dual-Tuner DVR HD DCT6412? ADVERTS 1
Purchased a Comcast DVR box off of eBay to replace my rented box. Tried to contact Comcast and activate it. Comcast said they will only support new boxes. Is there a way to obtain a security card that will allow the box to work? Thanks.
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- 07-15-2007 04:58 PM #2
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Unfortunately any boxes purchased from E-bay are likely stolen, as US cable companies do not sell equipment. No US cable company will activate any Motorola (or SA) boxes purchased from an outside source.
- 07-16-2007 09:42 PM #3
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Yea you're pretty much beat. You can try to sell it on ebay again or better yet if you paid through Paypal file a dispute and return it. Make sure you get tracking info on your return.
- 07-21-2007 01:15 PM #4
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Wasn't there a new law that took place where if you buy your own cable box the cable company must provide a cable card?
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- 07-21-2007 03:29 PM #5
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But the 6412 doesn't have cable card capability. He's screwed.
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- 07-23-2007 12:25 PM #6
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Hmm I believe this is the same receiver I have HD dual tuner DVR mark III and it has a card slot on the right.
Here is a picture on Motorola's site.
Motorola DVR: Dual-Tuner DVR High-Definition Set-Top DCT6412
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- 07-23-2007 12:37 PM #7
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That is not a cable card slot. It is a security card slot
Cable cards look more like PCCards
- 07-23-2007 12:40 PM #8
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Oh well, proves what I know. Thanks for your knowledge.
Originally Posted by philhu 
If you are a Scouser, please leave this forum now, as it is too intelligent for you.
Why does the river Mersey run through Liverpool?
Because if it walked, it would get mugged.
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