�OTT and Live TV ServicesLeveraging the IEEE 802.11ac wireless standard,
the MediaPlay SKIPPER set-top box is well adapted
to offer OTT services such as subscription VOD
(SVOD), pay-per-view, pay catch-up TV and channel
subscription. With its optimized 2x2 MIMO antenna
configuration, this enhanced wireless solution
enables seamless video streaming at even higher
throughput and better coverage over the much less
crowded 5 GHz band. It also ensures compatibility
with deployed wireless equipment at 2.4 GHz
�Broadcast TV Services (optional)MediaPlay SKIPPER optionally supports various
broadcast tuner configurations: DVB-T/T2/ISDB-T
single tuner, or single/dual DVB-C tuner for access to
live TV services using a traditional broadcast network
�Premium 4K Ultra HD VideoMediaPlay SKIPPER supports Ultra HD broadcast
services in 2160p/60 image quality video. The 4K Ultra
HD technology with 3840x2160 resolution enables a
more vivid video experience with more detail that is
particularly appreciated when viewing sports events
on large screens. Apart from 4K Ultra HD, MediaPlay
SKIPPER supports HD and SD content and can decode
it at up to 60 frames per second for smoother and
more realistic reproduction of movement
�HEVC Bandwidth SavingMediaPlay SKIPPER supports HEVC compression,
a 50% bandwidth saving versus H.264, enabling the
service provider to offer new 4K Ultra HD services or
deliver more HD channels
�Customizable DesignThe Technicolor design teams have produced an
electro-mechanical concept that allows innovative
and compact design without impacting the quality
or lifetime of the product. Technicolor is able to
propose specific designs for its customers or build
products based on customer-proposed designs
�Next-Gen User ExperienceMediaPlay SKIPPER runs the award-winning Fan TV
experience, delivering an intuitive and personalized
user interface and seamless content discovery across
all sources of content - VOD, OTT, broadcast and PPV
�Future-Proofed ServicesEquipped with a powerful 14000 DMIPS quad-core
processor and optional Bluetooth technology,
the MediaPlay SKIPPER platform is future-proof for
enriched services such as immersive gaming or
interoperability with mobile devices and accessories
�SecurityMediaPlay SKIPPER can support most advanced
conditional access systems and DRMs to ensure
highly secured content delivery
The MediaPlay SKIPPER set-top box provides premium 4K Ultra HD 2160p/60 over-the-top and linear TV services in
a small and customizable design. Benefiting from the latest technologies, MediaPlay SKIPPER includes a powerful
quad-core processor, ready to support enriched services such as next-generation TV apps for Android™.
MediaPlay SKIPPERInnovative 4Kp60 Ultra HD
OTT/DVB Set-Top Box
OTT - TERRESTRIAL - CABLE VIDEO
Technical Specifications
Video decoder �Video decoding formats HEVC H.265
MPEG-4 H.264/AVCMPEG-2VP8, VP9
�Video output resolution Up to 2160p/60, 10-bits
�Aspect ratio 4:3, 16:9, pan & scan, letterbox
Audio decoder �Standard decoding formats MPEG-1 Audio Layer I & II
MPEG-2 Audio Layer II Backwards compatible modesMPEG-4 HE-AAC v1 & v2
�Optional decoding formats MPEG-2 Audio Layer III (MP3)Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital PlusWMA, WMA Pro
Tuner configuration (opt) �Single DVB-T/T2
�Single DVB-T/T2/C
�Single, or dual DVB-C
�Single ISDB-T
Wireless �Dual band non-concurrent
wireless interface IEEE 802.11n 2.4 GHz & IEEE 802.11ac 5 GHz
�Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS™)
�2x2 MIMO antennas
System resources �Processor Quad-core CPU (14000 DMIPS)
�Graphics Vivante 7k XS
�RAM 2 GB DDR4
�Flash memory 8 GB eMMC on-board (up to 64 GB opt)
Security �DRM Widevine
Playready
�Conditional access Multiple optionsNagravision Connect (opt)Verimatrix ULTRA (opt)
Software �Platform Android TV - with access
to Google Services
�User experience Fan TV
�Streaming protocols HLS (HTTP Live Streaming)MPEG-DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP)Smooth StreamingRTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol)
Remote control � IR remote control unit Carrier frequency: 38 kHz
modulationProtocols - NEC IR protocol (other protocols available on request)
�Bluetooth LE (opt) VoiceKeyboard
Interfaces �Terrestrial/cable input (opt) 1 F-type connector, external
threaded or IEC cable connector
�HDMI output 1 HDMI 2.0 type A receptacle with HDCP2.2
�Digital audio output 1 S/PDIF interface
�USB 1 USB 3.0 superspeed master port
�Ethernet 1 10/100 Base-T LAN port
�Other 1 multicolor LEDBluetooth pairing button (opt)Power on/standby buttonSD/MMC memory card reader slot (opt)
�Power input 1 DC jack
General specifications �Power supply 12 VDC external PSU
�PSU input voltage 100 - 240 VAC (switched mode power supply)
MediaPlay SKIPPERInnovative 4Kp60 Ultra HD OTT/DVB Set-Top Box
Fan TV’s award-winning user experience is available on Technicolor’s Android TV-based MediaPlay SKIPPER hybrid set-top box, creating a new turn-key solution that allows service providers to deploy personalized, next-generation experiences without replacing current video delivery infrastructure.
Features
� Proven, Award-Winning Multiscreen Experience
• 4.5/5-star user rating on iOS and Android app stores
• Millions of app downloads, tens of millions of
subscribers served via API
� Fully Customizable Design
• Branding can be tailored to match existing
look and feel across devices
• Native multiscreen apps tailored to each
screen, while delivering consistent
look and feel across screens
� Immersive, Personalized Discovery
• Universal Discovery – Content aggregation
across live, DVR, VOD, and over-the-top (OTT)
services keeps the focus on the entertainment,
not the source (service provider controls the
selection of integrated services)
• WatchNow – Seamlessly and instantly connects
users to entertainment – no matter where the
content resides
• Search – Get to desired results faster with
predictive, semantic search
• Recommendations – Deliver hyper-personalized
suggestions that provide spontaneous connections
with relevant entertainment
• Conversation (optional) – Smart, contextually
aware natural-language interface lets users speak
just like they would normally
• WatchList – Tracks favorite movies and shows
across catalogs and sends alerts when they
become available
• 360º Discovery – Advanced discovery experience
that puts everything a user wants to know about
a show or movie in one immersive hub
on Technicolor
Benefits
� Increase Engagement, Limit Churn and Drive ARPU With an Award-Winning Universal Discovery Experience That Helps:
• Increase VOD transactions
• Increase DVR take rate
• Increase broadband upsell
• Drive affiliate fees with OTT subscriptions
• Increase take rate on bundling
� Manage the Costs and Timeline of a Major Infrastructure Transition
• Deliver a next-generation multiscreen user
experience on existing delivery infrastructure
• Control the costs of the transition to IP
by leveraging incremental hybrid CPE,
rather than forklifting
• Decrease time to market with Fan TV’s
multi-screen, cloud-based experience
pre-integrated with Technicolor’s
SKIPPER hardware
� Future-Proof Your User Experience
• The Fan TV Platform combined with Technicolor’s
powerful SKIPPER hardware is scalable to support
tomorrow’s enriched services and experiences
• Premium 4K Ultra HD-ready with HEVC compression
to preserve bandwidth for more 4K or HD channels
in the future
• Supports a customizable array of live TV, VOD,
DVR, and OTT in one universal experience
to avoid content silos
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