New Pace DS445NB ( Soon to be like gold dust )

Functionality wise the new generation Pace Sky Box is exactly the same as the previous Digibox.

The major difference is the cosmetic design which will be exactly the same across all three manufacturers Pace, Thomson and Amstrad.

Key design elements of the new design Sky Box are:

The distinctive sweeping top cover that seamlessly wraps around the product.

The control buttons are positioned in a cursor arrangement on the top of the product, while the 4 LEDs remain on the front.

When you turn the box on the Sky logo will illuminate at a discreet level, so not to be considered too intrusive by the user. Only upon pressing of the standby button on either the STB or remote control the logo illumination
will increase over a short period of time and then will return back to its discreet level.

The interactive card slot is located on the right hand side in the blue lens area and the Sky viewing card slot is located behind the door beneath.

International Standards
• DVB-compliant audio and video decoding
• MPEG2 video at MP@ML
• DVBS
Interfaces
• IF input
• Modem telephone line
• Left and Right Audio Outputs
• TV and VCR SCART
Conditional Access
• NDS CA with integral smart card reader
Modem
• V.92 PSTN Modem

Hardware and Software Features
• Sky Guide electronic programme guide
• Enhanced RC
• Satellite FE (tuner/demod.)
• MPEG2 audio decoder
• Supports 'over air' download of new software into FLASH memory
• 256 colour OSD from palette of 16k colours
• Parental lock
• Open TV middleware
• Interactive applications
• IP Internet Protocols for Interactive Services

Consumer Features
• Pay Per View compatible
• Access to Free to Air programmes
• Enhanced guide
• Interactive applications