Video Innovation Continues as Motorola Mobility Offers New Higher Density and Flexible Transcoder IRD Products

HORSHAM, Pa., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As higher bandwidth video services such as high definition (HD) 1080i, HD1080p60 and 3D TV proliferate, studios and programmers continue their shift to MPEG-4 based satellite video distribution.  The benefit to content providers is the freeing up of costly satellite transponder space, making room for new HD channels.  The challenge for cable operators is their video infrastructure and home devices are almost exclusively designed to support legacy MPEG-2 formatted video services. To address this challenge, Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) is introducing the DSR-6400 family of integrated satellite receiver transcoders.

Offering support for single, dual, three and four channel configurations, the DSR-6400 family is an integrated design combining traditional IRD functions and transcoding functions into a single unit that fits within a single RU.  Each channel of the DSR-6400 series can independently transcode the input MPEG-4 HD video service into simultaneous MPEG-2 standard definition (SD) and HD video outputs.  This flexibility in design provides operators the ability to support legacy MPEG-2 based video services simultaneously as they begin the bandwidth saving shift to MPEG-4 based video delivery services all in one DSR-6400 unit.  In addition, the DSR-6403 and DSR6304 support a very-high quality closed-loop statmux capability, to maximize transmission bandwidth efficiency while ensuring subscribers enjoy the ultimate in picture quality and viewing experience.

With simple setup via the front panel, web browser, or from a satellite uplink control from the programmer, the DSR-6404 can be provisioned for CBR and VBR video bitrate encoding, allowing for very high quality video statmux in groups with up to four HD channels within a 256-QAM multiplex bitrate of 38.8Mbps.  The DSR-6400 also utilizes AFD (Active Format Descriptor) to translate input HD services to an appropriate SD service with proper aspect ratio and resolution, ensuring that video is display-ready for screens of any size and format. 

"The DSR-6400 series provides a great deal of flexibility and high-quality video options that will deliver the best quality viewing experience to consumers," said Joe Cozzolino, senior vice president and general manager, Network Infrastructure, Motorola Mobility, Inc. "The new DSR-6400 family is what content providers are asking for when it comes to improving the economics of video transport and having the flexibility to address the shift to MPEG-4 video services, including IP video, while protecting their installed base of legacy MPEG-2."

The DSR-6400 family of products also includes a variety of interfaces for several configuration options.  Specifically, they come equipped with radio frequency (RF), Gigabit Ethernet and Adapter Support Interface (ASI) inputs and outputs formats to enable seamless connections to existing headend equipment for easy installation and deployment.  An additional Ethernet port also allows for web browser monitoring and control. 

In short, Motorola's next-generation DSR-6400 professional satellite receiver/transcoder family helps video service providers maximize existing bandwidth for cost savings while also offering opportunities for quality control and improved operational efficiencies so consumers can enjoy seamless delivery of more HD video content for more choices than ever before.

About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit www.motorola.com/mobility. 

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