HD Transcoder

Product: RX8250

Company: Tandberg Television

Features: HD program transcoder designed for MPEG-4 AVC HD and DVB-S2 satellite distribution; converts MPEG-4 AVC HD content to MPEG-2 HD streams at the headend; part of an end-to-end solution designed for carriage of six to eight MPEG-4 AVC HDTV channels on a satellite transponder; combines the company's HD MPEG-4 AVC encoding and PREKOR satellite modulation; performs HD to SD down-conversion to generate analog video and audio outputs; automatic picture aspect ratio conversion and signaling via active format description (AFD); full support for closed captions, TV Guide data and program rating (V-Chip) services; supports MPEG-4 AVC HD output into the cable network; can be used in combination with the company's Director receiver control and network management system, which includes a encryption/conditional access.

Contact: www.tandbergtv.com