Thomson introduced a new high-definition digital set-top-box (STB) with integrated DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS cable modem. The DCI704 is also the first product in the 700 Series to feature a new compact and ecological design capable of less than one watt power consumption in deep standby mode.
The DCI704 has a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) output for high definition output. It decodes MPEG-4 AVC video streams as well as classic MPEG-2 broadcasts. Other key features of the new DCI704 digital set-top box include:
- Optional VC-1 Decoding
- Compliance with DVB standards
- Capable of supporting standard and high definition video up to 1080p
- Capable of supporting multi-channel digital audio
- External power supply for ease of handling
- Compliance with multiple Conditional Access Systems
- Offers up to two high-speed USB ports with the possibility of mounting an external hard disk drive
Thomson said early adopters of the new set-top box include Portuguese media group, ZON Multimédia, which is deploying it to help deliver high-definition programming to its subscribers.
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