The Cisco® 8485DVB MPEG-4 High-Definition (HD) Digital Video Recorder (DVR) with LED Display offers subscribers some of the latest enhancements in cable television viewing. It combines multiple compelling video services into one integrated unit. This multi-tuner DVR features MPEG-4 Part 10/H.264 SD/HD capability, and robust interactive capability using the DOCSIS® 2.0-compliant cable modem. This combination allows you to help grow your subscriber base, help increase customer satisfaction, and as such can boost existing revenue streams. The Cisco 8485DVB is designed to provide consumers a rich home entertainment experience with HD picture clarity, the movie theatre experience of surround sound, personalized recording with Personal Video Recording (PVR) control, and the convenience of on-demand services such as Video-On-Demand (VOD).
The 8485DVB is compliant with DVB-C standards, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 standards, supports PAL video formats, and is designed to be compliant with the required safety, emissions, and immunity specifications (as per the mandatory laws that may be applicable to Cisco). With its SmartCARD reader, it is built to support renewable security.
Figure 1. Cisco 8485DVB MPEG-4 HD DVR (image may vary from actual product and specification)
Features ● Multi-Format video decoder capable of High Definition MPEG-2, MPEG-AVC/H.264 /VC-1 decoding ● Supports multiple picture formats (576i, 576p, 720p and 1080i) to allow optimum picture performance with both standard TVs and HDTVs ● Internal 160 GB hard disk drive ● Embedded DOCSIS 2.0-compliant cable modem ● Connect an HDTV to the set-top through the HDMI™ connector ● Digital audio output to connect easily to high-end audio equipment ● SCART outputs to connect to standard definition TVs or VCRs ● Ethernet port for connection to video source or connected home residential gateway ● USB 2.0 port for connectivity
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Figure 2. Cisco 8485DVB MPEG-4 HD DVR Front Panel (image may vary from actual product and specification)
Table 1. Front Panel Features
Feature Description
Controls 6 buttons: ON/STANDBY, CH-, CH+, VOL-, VOL+, Record
Clock Display 4-digit, 7-segment green LED display
Indicators 4 LED indicators for Power on/standby, cable modem connection, message and recording
Other ISO7816 SmartCARD
IR Receiver USB 2.0 Host Port
Figure 3. Cisco 8485DVB MPEG-4 HD DVR Back Panel (image may vary from actual product and specification)
Table 2. Back Panel Features
Feature Description
Connections In Cable In (75 ohm female IEC connector)
Connections Out RF Bypass (75 ohm male IEC connector)
HDMI Dual SCART Audio L/R Out SPDIF Digital Audio Output 10/100 Ethernet Output
Connections Out (Optional) USB 2.0 Port (Optional)
2nd 10/100 Ethernet Output for In-Home Video Distribution (Optional) Analog Component (YPbPr) Out (Optional)
● 75 ohm male IEC connector RF bypass output ● HDMI 1.2 output ● Analog component (YPbPr) outputs (Optional) ● TV SCART output ● VCR SCART output ● Audio L/R outputs ● Digital audio output - Optical type ● 10/100BASE-T Ethernet port (2nd 10/100BASE-T Ethernet port [Optional]) ● USB 2.0 Front Panel; (USB 2.0 Back Panel [Optional])
HDMI 1.2 Output with HDCP Copy ● High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) provides uncompressed digital video Protection and audio in a simple, user-friendly connector ● HDMI combined with HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is designed to provide the optimal, secure connection to an HDTV that supports the HDMI with HDCP interface
USB 2.0 High-Speed Data Output Provides a 480 Mbps output for connection to devices such as external hard drives* Front Panel – Standard *USB support requires middleware and application support for functionality Rear Panel – Additional Option
Tuning and Decoding
Multi-Format Video Decoder ● Allows decoding and presentation of audio and video in both MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 Part 10 formats ● SD Model Formats: MPEG-2 MP@ML; MPEG-4 Part 10 MP@ Level 3.0 and HP@ Level 3.0 ● HD Model Formats: MPEG-2 MP@ML and MP@HL; MPEG-4 Part 10 MP@ Level 3.0/4.0 and HP@ Level 3.0/4.0 ● Supports multiple picture formats (576i, 576p, 720p, or 1080i) to allow optimum picture performance with both standard TVs and HDTVs
Multi-Format Audio Decoder Enables tuning of digital audio MPEG-1 layer I/II, MP3, MPEG-2 layer II, AC3 Dolby™ Digital, MPEG-4 AAC audio formats
Independent DOCSIS 2.0 Cable ● Allows IP-based, real-time, two-way communications between the set-top and Modem with 200 MHz Processor the headend ● The cable modem has a separate processor and dedicated memory from the set-top processor and memory to achieve optimum performance without impacting set-top functions
10/100 Ethernet Output ● Allows connection to an external cable modem to allow interactive services such (2nd Output Optional) as VOD ● Alternatively, the Ethernet port can provide high-speed cable modem data service when connected to a PC
Powerful Graphics Engine Enables high-resolution graphics up to 720 x 576
Memory/Storage
DVR with 160 GB Hard Drive (320 GB ● The 160 GB hard drive is designed to allow up to 80 hours* of SD programs to be optional) recorded and stored using DVR functions ● Gives subscribers complete control over watching, pausing, rewinding, replaying, and fast forwarding live programs using the remote control *The total program hours that can be stored depends upon the format and data rate of the programming source
Memory Configuration Base model contains:
● 16 MB Flash memory ● 64 MB DDR RAM for video decoding ● 128 MB DDR RAM for system and applications ● 32 KB EEPROM
Processor
Powerful 32-bit RISC Processor Fast CPU (300 MHz) delivers quick tuning changes and on-screen response times
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Specification Value
Data Transmission and Tuner
QAM 64 and 256 ITU J.83 Annex A DVB-C (EN 300 429) compliant for QAM delivery and demodulation Support
RF Output with RF Loop-Through The RF loop-through function allows the analog channels to bypass directly to the TV
Conditional Access and Security/Operation System/Application
SmartCARD ISO7816 SmartCARD reader for renewable security
Conditional Access System ● Compliant with DVB (ETR 289) Common Scrambling Algorithm ● Supports 3rd-party conditional access systems including Irdeto, MediaGuard and NAGRA
Macrovision® Copy Protection Allows cable service providers to add another layer of copy protection software, (Optional; requires a separate called Macrovision, designed to restrict unauthorized subscribers from making agreement between the cable analog copies of digital transmissions operator and Macrovision Corp.)
Power Supply
Power Supply Internal 90 – 270 VAC 50/60 Hz power supply with attached plug
Dimensions
Product (WxDxH) Approximately 415 mm x 245 mm x 45 mm (16.3 in. x 9.6 in. x 1.8 in.)
With respect to each AVC/H.264 product, we are obligated to provide the following notice: AVC VIDEO LICENSE
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE http://www.mpegla.com.
Accordingly, please be advised that service providers, content providers, and broadcasters are required to obtain a separate use license from MPEG LA prior to any use of AVC/H.264 encoders and/or decoders.
MACROVISION COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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