DCI106

SD MPEG-2 Digital to Analog

Cable TV Converter

CABLE
VIDEO

Technicolor, worldwide leader in video technologies, presents a new category of product allowing operators to
implement a low cost analog cable TV switch off strategy.

Conversion of Digital Cable TV signals EuP compliant

Allows the operator to deploy this product as a solution to enable
The unit has been designed to exceed European ecodesign direc-
switch off of analog cable TV signals, whilst being sure that it will
tives applicable at deployment in order to save on power consump-
provide compatibility with all existing analog TV sets.
tion and ensure consumer acceptance.

Flexible
The Conditional Access System is at the operator’s option. It can be
a smartcard-based or a smartcard-less (downloadable conditional
access software module) solution.
Simple analog-type user experience.
A simple and reactive operating system duplicates the analog TV
experience without recourse to complex menus allowing less techni-
cal users to operate without problems.
Middleware and CAS
Open TV™ and NDS™ middleware, together with Nagravision™,
NDS™, Conax™, Irdeto™, Latens™ and other CAS systems.
The unit also includes a EuP compliant stand by with increased
feature level to minimize customer’s inconvenience
Features at a Glance
■■ Conversion of MPEG-2 digital cable TV signals ■
to analog composite and RF outputs for legacy TVs
■■ Can support one-way, smartcard-less or smartcard-based ■
conditional access solutions for content tiers
■■ Can support Ethernet RJ45 connection for Return ■
channel based services
■■ Small compact design
■■ Compliant with RoHS regulation and European ■
ecodesign directives

Small compact design

The design allows flexible positioning without taking up shelf space.
The device can be mounted behind the TV with the IR extender
cable enabling remote control operation where there is no line of
sight to the front panel.
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SD MPEG-2 Digital to Analog
Cable TV Converter

Technical Specifications

System Resources Graphics

■■ Processor 32-bit - 600 Dhrystones MIPS or equivalent ■■ Colors 16 / 256 colors
■■ RAM (for System, up to 64 Mbytes ■■ Overlay Partial / full over analog video
Video & OSD)
■■ FLASH up to 16 Mbytes

Conditional Access
Broadcast Channel Interface ■■ Options Smartcard-based – ISO 7816 compliant
■■ Cable tuner Agile - 54 to 864 MHz or 110 to 862 MHz interface
■■ Input impedance 75 Ohm unbalanced Smartcard-less secure software module
■■ Channel spacing 6 / 7 / 8 MHz
■■ Demodulation 64/256-QAM - ITU J83 Annex B
16/32/64/128/256 QAM – ITU J83 Annex A

Transport Layer
■■ Standard ISO13818-1 (MPEG-2 - SPTS / MPTS)

Video
■■ Standard ISO13818-2 (MPEG-2)
■■ Profile MPEG-2 Main Profile @ Main Level
■■ Supported bit rate Variable up to 15 Mbps
■■ Aspect ratio 4:3, 16:9, Pan & Scan, letter box

Audio
■■ Compression format Dolby Digital 5.1 decode and downmix with
Prologic matrixing
MPEG-1 layer 1 & 2
■■ SPDIF audio output PCM (decompressed stereo)
format
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SD MPEG-2 Digital to Analog
Cable TV Converter

Technical Specifications

Software General Data

■■ Architecture Technicolor developed native software ■ ■■ Product certification CE and UL
Open TV™ and NDS™ middleware ■■ MTBF > 100,000 hours.
■■ Loader Full code software download mechanism ■■ Operating temperature +5°C to +45°C
Authentication of downloaded software image range
■■ DC pack 96~265 Volt AC input (57~63Hz)
Front Panel ■■ 5 Volt DC output
■■ Infra-red reception window ■■ Dimensions (115mm x 126mm x 39mm)
■■ Bi-color LED for status indication and acknowledgement
■■ 3 Keys Other Features
■■ RF Modulator (UHF range) *
Back Panel ■■ Channel 3-4 RF Modulator (VHF) *
■■ Power input 5 Volt DC ■■ Support of alternate infra-red protocol(s)
■■ RF input F type connector ■■ Multi-device remote control unit
■■ RF output F-type connector ■■ MiniDin to SCART cable *
■■ Triple RCA connector or MiniDin (Composite video + stereo audio)
* can be supported as option
■■ Digital Audio Optical or electrical

Side Panel
■■ IR reception jack For pigtail lead *
■■ Ethernet RJ45*
■■ Smart Card slot*

Technicolor Professional Services are available to address your demands for qualified technical support & warranty, product
maintenance, access to training courses and tailor-made solutions to specific product evolution. For more information,
please consult the Professional Services datasheet and ask your usual contact person.

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