Sky+ Digibox

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Our Price:  €249.00

Pace’s third generation Sky+ PVR set-top box for BSkyB in the UK, the TDS470N is the latest in personal video recorder technology and design.

Specifications and Features

Connectivity

AC Input - From mains power supply
Telephone line Connector RJ11
UHF Modulator - For connection to main TV and optional
connection to second TV
TV A/V SCART - Provides either composite or RGB and
composite video output. Audio volume can also be controlled
in software
VCR A/V SCART - VCR Scart for connection to Video Recorder
Analogue Audio Outputs - An important addition for users
wishing to integrate the set-top box into their home audio system.
Volume can be adjusted or muted under software control
S-Video Connector - For high quality connection to plasma
monitors or VHS Recorders
SP-DIF - For connection to home Dolby Digital amplifier
RS232 - Serial port connector for service and factory use only
RF Input - Twin IF inputs to connect to dual LNB at dish

The Sky+ 2 is a feature enhanced second generation Digital Video Recorder (DVR) currently deployed by BSkyB in the UK with new aesthetics and improved usability and features.

Performance

A 166MHz main processor improves application performance and user interface response.
160 Gbyte hard disk drive.
Twin High speed data ports for future connectivity upgrades.
Dolby AC-3 Downmix (Digital Optical Audio Output).
Improved Remote Control with VCR style functionality.

DVR Features

Twin Tuners – The Sky+2 twin digital tuners allow the user to:
Watch one digital channel whilst recording another
Watch live or recorded programmes on second TV in the home
Instant Replay of live TV
Pause live TV – Pause a live programme
Archive favourite programmes to VCR
Record two digital channels simultaneously (Dual Record), while watching a third programme from disc
Series link facility
Bookmark feature
The Sky+2 Time Shift and Video Recorder functionality allows the user to:

Store a minimum of 20 hours programming (bitrate dependant) with no loss in picture quality
Use VCR style facilities (FF/RWD/STOP/Pause)
Smoothly accelerate from pause to fast forward

Security

Supports the NDS Conditional Access system together with XTV for total security of content on the hard disk drive.

Software

Includes a number of additional features such as:
Links recordings to BSKYB Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) for ease of recording and retrieving from the disc
DiSEqC™1.2 for full control of LNB
Software upgrade over air
Live Pause/Time Shift/Catch Up feature
Circular green playback front panel display feature
Instant Rewind feature
Favourite Channels feature
Teletext
DVB Subtitles