Pace MG1 Technical Specifications

Data Sheet MG1 Multi-tuner Video Gateway

Versatile whole home hybrid QAM/IP headed media server
capable of supporting multiple IP clients.

The Pace MG1 is a versatile whole home hybrid QAM/IP media
server capable of supporting local video decoding and multiple
connected IP clients. Content sharing and home networking are
supported by Ethernet and MoCA 2.0 interfaces. The product
also supports dual transcode for use with external devices as
well as a removable HDD for content storage.

The MG1 incorporates an industry leading 3000+ DMIPS processor
supported by 256MB of Flash and 1GB of SDRAM. A CableCARD
conditional access system provides for decryption of up to 6 QAM
streams. An additional 2 QAM demodulators are available for fast
channel change to enhance user experience.

The DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem supports 8 downstream and 4
upstream bonded channels for IP connectivity to the MG1 and
attached IP set-top boxes or other home devices. The MG1 also
includes a removable HDD that can be sized from 500GB to 2TB
to suit operator needs. In addition, an eSATA port allows for HDD
expansion.

The MG1 provides dual switched HDMI input ports to support source
devices such as Blu-ray players with the overlay of local graphics on
to content. CEC is implemented to allow control of devices connected
to the HDMI input and output ports.

Summary

• Video decode up to 1080p60

• CableCARD with support for decryption of 6 QAM streams

• 500GB to 2 TB removable HDD

• Support for external HDD via eSATA port

• 256MB of Flash memory

• 1GB of SDRAM

• Comprehensive and advanced device connectivity

• Front panel support for LED clock, channel display, record LED,
data LED, remote LED and power button

• IR and RF4CE remote support

• Power saving modes

• 3000+ Dhrystone MIPS Processor

• 5.1 Dolby Digital Plus

• MoCA 2.0

• SNMP and TR-069 support

• DOCSIS 3.0 8 x 4 cable modem

• Dual transcode

MG1 Multi-Tuner Video Gateway

Technical Specifications

RF Interfaces

1 x Full Band Capture tuner with 1 GHz support

1 x OOB Agile tuner

1 x RF return, 5-85MHz QAM, QPSK modulator

1 x RF out Ch. ¾ remod

1 x MoCA 2.0 transceiver

DOCSIS Cable Modem

DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

8 downstream x 4 upstream bonded channels

Audio Video Processing

HDMI capture

Video encoder support up to 1080p60

MPEG-2 MP@MP and MP@HL decode up to 1080p60

MPEG-4 MP@SP L3 and MP@ASP L5 decode
up to 1080p60

Simultaneous HD output via HDMI and Y Pb Pr outputs
with HD video downscaled to SD on CVBS output

Dual Transcode

Interfaces (Back Panel)

1 x HDMI 1.4 Audio/Video out with HDCP copy
protection

Dual switched HDMI inputs

Component Video RCA output (Y, Pb, Pr)

Composite Video Output

L/R RCA Stereo Output

5.1 Dolby Digital Optical Output S/PDIF

5.1 Dolby Digital RCA output

2 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x 10/100 Ethernet port

SD card slot for Time Shift Buffer

eSATA port for external HDD support

Optional IEEE 1394 port

System Processor / Memory

3000 + Dhrystone MIPS processor

256MB Flash

1GB DDR3 SDRAM

Removable 500GB hard disk drive (expandable to 2TB)

Graphics

Enhanced 3D graphics with support for
Open GL ES 2.0 and Open VG 1.1

Graphics presented on HDMI, Y, Pb, Pr, CVBS
outputs simultaneously

Front Panel

LED clock, channel Display

Record LED (RED)

Data LED (ORANGE)

Remote LED (Green for RF remote, Red for IR Remote)

Power (Green for ON, Red for OFF)

Remote Control Protocols Supported

Legacy and XMP-1 standard code set support

RF4CE RF remote control support

Conditional Access

Multistream CableCARD (M-Card) support

CableCARD located behind a bottom mounted metal
cover for heat dissipation

Software

Middleware and UI agnostic

Accessories

Consumer Quick Start Guide

12V DC External Power Supply

Industrial Design

Conventional horizontal set-top orientation

Enclosure combining plastic front, side, lid panels with
metal base for thermal efficiency purposes

For more information on the MG1 or any other Pace product
please visit our website www.pace.com/americas

Pace Americas, Inc. 3701 FAU Blvd, Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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MG1-1113-1

This specification is subject to change without notice