ENCODER

The PACIFIC Encoder, with advanced PhaseKrypt ^® scrambling technology, is designed for use with the Pacific set-top converter. The encoder provides five levels of security and concealment: four video scrambling modes and a secure audio scrambling mode.

• Advanced digital video processing
• Four video scrambling modes, selectable by the operator
• Integrated scrambling of one stereo or two individual audio signals
• Individually addressable up to 1,000,000 subscribers capacity
• One to Four channels per 3RU high chassis
• Controllable via standard bi-directional serial interface or Ethernet
• In-band (VBI) data transmission with operator selectable addressing rate
• Support 16 individual program keys for up to 255 channels
• Converter control data supported

DECODER

The Pacific Converter is an affordable, fully addressable set-top converter that combines the power of reliable decoding with the conveniences of a full-featured converter. Capable of decoding both video and audio signals, the Pacific Converter is used in cable and MMDS systems that require security from signal theft and outstanding video quality at a low-cost. The Pacific converters, incorporate PhaseKrypt ^® scrambling technology from Macrovision, are specifically designed for use with the Pacific Endcoders and Subscriber Management Software.

• Channel up/down control
• Direct channel entry
• Favorite channel
• Parent control
• Previous control
• Power on/off
• Volume control
• Audio mute
• PPV (pay per view)
• Remote control
• LED display
• Sleep timer
• Mono sound

SUBSCRIBER MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

The PACIFIC Subscriber Management Software is a PC-based user interface package that is designed to control the encryption system from the headend or central office. The Subscriber Management Software allows authorization of a set-top converter in each subscriber's home and management of each subscriber's record, including personal details such as subscription and payment history. Furthermore, the Subscriber Management Software tracks all converters in the network, whether in-use by a subscriber, under repair, or en route to a subscriber's home. It operates from a Windows^? environment with easy-to-use on-screen display and menu option. To meet the demand of Pay Per View programs, the system has been designed with a Fast Authorization PPV function. Decoders are authorized sither at ab 'instant hit' or authorization rate of up to once per minute in a network with 30,000 subscribers.

• Completely menu-driven, user friendly
• Password protected with multiple access-levels
• Windows^? Multi-tasking environment
• English or Chinese versions available, other languages by request
• Reports generated in ASCII file format for either viewing or printing
• Interface with common Accounting Software
• Advanced architecture permits growth and maximum flexbility in configuring the system
• 16 basic and Pay-Per-View Tiers
• System management of over 1,000,000 set-top converters
• Authorize up to 500 decoders per second
• automatic scheduling of Pay-Per-View programs
• manage level of scrambling for each channel
• automatic bill generation with tax and late charges applied
• subscriver record management with payment and subscription history
• manage inventory of converters
• perform subscriber authorization
• automatic de-authorization of non-paying subscribers
• LAN supported
• Operating system - Microsoft Window^? 3.1 or above
• Operating system - Microsoft DOS^? 5.0 or above

SYSTEM

PACIFIC PhaseKrypt ^® Pay TV System is a transmission scrambling system that brings extremely low cost decoding to operators of large, private video networkd. The system includes the Encoder, Subscriber Management Software, install on a IBM^? compatible personal computer and set-top converter.

The PhaseKrypt ^® Pay TV system is completely controlled by an IBM^? compatible PC connected to the encoder with an easy-to-use Window^? based user interface. Through the Subscriber Management Software, the operator has complete control over the four video scrambling modes as well as the secure audio scrambling mode. The encoders accept a standard PAL (or NTSC) basaeband input and provide a scrambled baseband output based on PhaseKrypt ^® encryption technology developed by Macrovision for transmission on standard video links. The encoder supports 16 program keys for up to 255 channels with a subscriber capacity of over 1,000,000. The set-top converter is a fully addressable TV set-top converter. Besides its function as a full range TV converter, it provides complete descrambling function for a highly secure MMDS and TV cable scrambling system.

A complete PhaseKrypt ^® Pay TV system overview, including the headend, is shown in the above diagram.

• Low cost
• High video security
• Five Independent scrambling modes
• Individually addressable
• Network transparency
• Pay Per View Event
• Multi-channel group tiering
• In band data communication