VIP1963 Advanced IP HD Set-Top with DVR

The VIP1963 is a compact, superior, HDTV IP set-top with a built-in hard-disk drive for DVR functionality. It allows operators to expand their subscriber base, increase customer satisfaction and grow their average revenue per user by offering their consumers rich home entertainment experiences with crystal-clear HD picture and surround sound.

It provides consumers with the added convenience of watching one channel while enabling personalized DVR control of another channel—as well as the flexibility of watching on-demand services whenever they want.

Part of Motorola's comprehensive, secure and scalable end-to-end IPTV solution suite, the VIP1963 enables operators to effectively compete with traditional TV broadcasters while bringing down the cost of delivering compelling, next-generation HD IP video experiences.

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Features

Capabilities

  • Digital TV functionality, high-quality broadcast TV and interactive electronic program guide (EPG)
  • Two-way IP capabilities to support multiple interactive TV applications, such as video/TV on demand and DVR, including time-shifting with trick-play and scheduled recordings
  • Feature-rich interactive applications and graphics, such as Flicker, RSS news feed, and home networking (DLNA)
  • Digital video scaling and hardware support for picture-in-picture


Key features

  • A high-end system-on-a-chip (SoC) single 450 MHz 800+ DMIPS microprocessor and enhanced graphics to decode HD and SD digital TV and output high-quality surround-sound audio
  • High-performing capabilities:
    • Two-way IP data communication
    • 256 MB DRAM
    • 64 MB flash memory
    • 160 or 320 GB
  • Full range of industry-standard audio, video and data inputs / outputs:
    • Rear Panel Interfaces include: Ethernet, USB, dual SCART, HDMI, component video, analog and digital audio
    • Front Panel Interfaces include status LED and IR receiver
    • Optional: Smartcard interface
    • Optional: front-panel display and control keys


Highlights:

  • Support for secure digital rights management (DRM) and conditional access systems with integrated secure processor
  • Supports HDMI connectivity with high-bandwidth digital content protection (HDCP)
  • Supports multiple IR protocols—universal remote control friendly
  • Secure—Rovi and CGMS-A analog copy protection schemes
  • Environmentally friendly—CoC v8 compliant, and RoHS compliant
  • Supports multiple video codecs for optimum deployment flexibility—MPEG-4 (H.264) and MPEG-2
  • KreaTV™ Application Platform as the set-top software provides compatibility with other IP set-top models
    • Multiple development environments available for operator-driven functionality and services
    • Supports feature-rich applications and graphics
    • Pre-integrated with leading middleware and conditional access applications


KreaTV highlights

  • High performance graphics
  • Powerful UI engines (HTML or SVG)
  • DLNA support for media sharing and connected home features
  • Efficient web browser (WebKit)
  • Support for a variety of codecs and media formats
  • Integrated tools for QoS and monitoring

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