The Cisco® 8620DVB High-Definition Hybrid Set-Top for Virgin Media offers subscribers some of the latest enhancements in cable television viewing. It combines multiple compelling video services into one integrated unit. This three-video tuner digital video recorder (DVR) features MPEG-4 Part 10/H.264 standard-definition (SD) and HD capabilities and robust interactive capabilities using the DOCSIS® and EuroDOCSIS2.0+ cable modem. The Cisco 8620DVB (Figure 1) offers 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 Cisco 8620DVB is compliant with DVB-C, MPEG-2, and MPEG-4 standards; supports PAL video formats; and complies with required safety, emissions, and immunity specifications (according to the mandatory laws that may be applicable to Cisco. With its smartcard reader, the set-top is built to support renewable security.
Figure 1. Cisco 8620DVB DVR
Note: Images in this document may vary from actual product and specification.
Features
• Multiformat video decoder capable of HD MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding (AVC), and H.264 decoding
• Support for multiple output formats (576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p60) to allow outstanding picture performance with both standard TVs and HDTVs
• Internal 500-GB hard disk drive
• Embedded DOCSIS and EuroDOCSIS 2.0 cable modem with support for downstream channel bonding
• Three DVB-C video tuners and separate data tuner for cable modem
• Connection from an HDTV to the set-top through the high-definition multimedia (HDMI) connector
• Digital audio output that allows easy connection to high-end audio equipment
• SCART output to connect to SD TVs or VCRs
• Ethernet port for connection to video source or connected home residential gateway
• Dual USB 2.0 ports for connectivity
Figure 2. Cisco 8620DVB DVR Front Panel
Front-Panel Features
Table 1 provides information on the features of the Cisco 8620DVB DVR front panel (Figure 2).
Table 1. Front-Panel Features
Feature
Description
Controls
10 buttons: Power, home, TV, back, increase volume, decrease volume, increase channel, decrease channel, select, and record
Indicators
7 LED indicators: Power or standby, connectivity status, remote control activity, 4 recording-in-process
Other
IR receiver
Figure 3. Cisco 8620DVB DVR Back Panel
Back-Panel Features
Table 2 provides information on the features of the Cisco 8620DVB DVR back panel (Figure 3).
Table 2. Back-Panel Features
Feature
Description
Connections In
• Cable in (75 ohm female IEC connector)
• DC power
Connections out
• HDMI
• TV SCART
• S/PDIF digital audio (optical)
• 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T Ethernet
• Dual USB 2.0 host ports
Other
ISO7816 smartcard
Power switch
On or off rocker switch
Product Specifications
Table 3 provides product specifications for the Cisco 8620DVB DVR.
Table 3. Product Specifications
Specification
Value
Audio and Video Outputs
Inputs and outputs
• 75 ohm female IEC connector RF input
• HDMI output
• TV SCART output
• Digital audio output - optical type
HDMI 1.3a output with High-Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection (HDCP) and 3D television (3DTV) extensions
• HDMI provides uncompressed digital video and audio in a simple, user-friendly connector
• HDMI combined with HDCP is designed to provide an outstanding, secure connection to an HDTV that supports the HDMI with HDCP interface
• Support for 3DTV extensions from HDMI 1.4a
USB 2.0 high-speed data outputs rear panel
480-Mbps output for connection to devices such as external hard drives*
* USB support requires middleware and application support for functionality.
Tuning and Decoding
Multiformat video decoder
• Decoding and presentation of audio and video in both MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 Part 10 formats
• SD formats: MPEG-2 MP@ML, MPEG-4 Part 10 MP@ Level 3.0, and HP@ Level 3.0
• HD formats: MPEG-2 MP@ML and MP@HL; MPEG-4 Part 10 MP@ Level 3.0, 4.0, and 4.1; and HP@ Level 3.0, 4.0, and 4.1
• Support for multiple decoding formats (576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i,or 1080p25) to allow exceptional picture performance with both SD TVs and HD TVs
Multiformat audio decoder
Tuning of digital audio MPEG-1 layer I and II, MP3, MPEG-2 layer II, AC3 Dolby Digital and MPEG-4 AAC audio formats
Embedded DOCSIS and EuroDOC SIS 2.0 cable modem with dedicated 324-MHz processor
• IP-based, real-time, two-way communications is supported between the set-top and the headend
• The cable modem has a processor separate from the main CPU to achieve optimum performance without affecting set-top functions
• Downstream channel bonding of tuners is supported to allow video over DOCSIS implementations
10BASE-T and 100BASE-T Ethernet output
The Ethernet port can provide high-speed cable modem data service when connected to a PC. The Ethernet port can also be used to provide connection to other in-home IP devices (this capability is application software dependent)
Powerful graphics engine
• OpenGL for Embedded Systems (OpenGL ES) 1.0 3D graphics engine
• Support for high-resolution graphics up to 720 x 576 pixels
Memory and Storage
DVR with 500-GB hard drive
• The 500-GB hard drive is designed to allow up to 250hours* of SD programs to be recorded and stored using DVR functions
• Subscribers have 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 on the format and data rate of the programming source.
Broadcom BCM7019 system on chip with 32-bit MIPS processor
Fast main CPU (400 MHz or 1100 DMIPS) delivers quick tuning changes and on-screen response times
Data Transmission and Tuner
QAM 64 and 256 ITU J.83 Annex A support
DVB-C (EN 300 429)-compliant for QAM delivery and demodulation
Conditional Access and Security, Operation System, and Application
Smartcard
ISO7816 Smartcard reader for renewable security
Conditional access system
• Compliant with Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) Common Scrambling Algorithm (ETR 289)
• Supports Nagravision conditional access system
Macrovision copy protection (optional; requires a separate agreement between the cable operator and Macrovision Corp.)
Allows cable service providers to add another layer of copy protection software, called Macrovision to restrict unauthorized subscribers from making analog copies of digital transmissions
Power Supply
Power supply
External 230VAC 50 Hz power supply
Dimensions
Product (W x D x H)
Approximately 415 mm x 245 mm x 45 mm (16.3 in. x 9.6 in. x 1.8 in.)
AVC Video License
With respect to each AVC/H.264 product, we are obligated to provide the following notice:
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION 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 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 may be required to obtain a separate use license from MPEG LA prior to any use of AVC/H.264 encoders and/or decoders.
Rovi Corporation Copyright Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.
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