HDHomeRun PRIME

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This page describes technical documentation and guides for the PRIME family of HDHomeRun tuners.

Model numbers	Signal type
HDHR3-CC	US Cable TV QAM64/256

Tuners	3
Works with DVR	Yes
Size
Ports	Power, Ethernet (1000BASE-T), coaxial-in, M-card (CableCARD) slot, USB (for Tuning Adapter)
Power supply	5V 2.5A regulated power adapter (higher A rating ok) 2.1mm ID / 5.5mm OD plug, 9-10mm depth, center positive Max 5.25V @ no-load Min 4.75V @ 2.5A Noise ⇐ 100mVp-p Normal operating current is approximately 1.25A with a CableCARD present and 3 tuners streaming. For testing purposes a 5V 2A power adapter can be used as long as the USB port is not powering any bus-powered devices.

HDHomeRun PRIME

HDHR3-CC - the more common model
HDHR3-6CC-3×2 - a dual unit that basically contained two PRIME units in a single housing.

HDHomeRun PRIME 6

HDHR5-6CC - a new six tuner PRIME that is currently in development, that we hope to release in 2019.

3CC

Left LED: Power/link: Green = Ethernet link, flashing = searching for DHCP, red = no Ethernet link.
2nd LED: Cablecard: Green = CableCARD present, flashing = card present but not ready (authentication in progress or no RF feed).
Tuner LEDs (3): Green = streaming video, flashing = reserved for use but not streaming.

6CC

Left two LEDs: Power/link: Green = Ethernet link, flashing = searching for DHCP, red = no Ethernet link.
2nd two LEDs: Cablecard: Green = CableCARD present, flashing = card present but not ready (authentication in progress or no RF feed).
Tuner LEDs (6): Green = streaming video, flashing = reserved for use but not streaming.

prime hardware

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