Digital cable ready

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Digital cable ready or DCR is a label used by manufacturers on new televisions which feature built-in technology that allows consumers to receive Standard Definition and High Definition digital cable programs using a CableCARD rather than a set-top box.

[edit] See also

• Interactive digital cable ready
• QAM tuner

[edit] External links

• CableCARD for Digital Cable TV
• CNET TV Buying Guide - HDTV Basics

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