Pace Micro Technology plc (LSE:PIC), the leading
independent developer of digital TV technologies for the global payTV
industry, launched its high definition (HD) personal video recorder
(PVR) platform, the TDx850, in both satellite (TDS850) and cable
(TDC850) versions at IBC2006.
Satellite HD PVR
The TDS850 comes with H.264 decoding and triple tuners, as well as
Dolby Digital Plus for the ultimate HD experience. Dual DVB-S2 tuners
enable the user to watch one channel while recording another or record
two channels while watching stored content. The third tuner is DVB-S
compliant to enable a dedicated push-VOD service and enhanced
electronic programming guide (EPG).
The TDS850 has recently been selected by Digiturk to launch its HD
service in Turkey next year. The TDS850IDI comes with in-built Irdeto
conditional access and OpenTV middleware.
Cable HD PVR
The TDC850 comes with H.264 decoding, Dolby Digital Plus and
triple DVB-C tuners, enabling the end-user to record up to three
different channels at the same time - making it very useful for
today's busy families. The TDC850 also comes with an integrated DOCSIS
2.0 cable modem to enable full interactivity and triple play, as well
as push-VOD services.
Both versions of this innovative set-top box come with a minimum
250Gb hard drive, which allows up to 60 hours of HD - or 120 hours of
standard definition - content to be stored, with optional upgrades
available.
HDCP is used for secure transfer of digital signals to the display
via HDMI, while the auto set-up function enables easy and quick
configuration with most display types.
About Pace Micro Technology
Pace Micro Technology plc (pic.l) is a leading technology
developer for the global payTV industry. Pace's main focus is on
creating intelligent and innovative products and services that benefit
our customers and fuel the development of digital TV.
Pace has one of the world's most experienced specialist
engineering teams and is the partner of choice for leading payTV
operators across the globe, including Comcast, DirecTV, BSkyB, FOXTEL,
Premiere, Sky Italia and UPC (part of Liberty Global).
Pace's international headquarters are in Saltaire, West Yorkshire,
UK, with further offices in the USA, France, Germany, India and Hong
Kong. For more information on Pace, please visit www.pacemicro.com.
