Data Sheet

ZS4100

HD, Hybrid Set-Top Box for Satellite Operators

Paces ZS4100 is a new cost-effective HD Hybrid STB solution from

Pace that enables satellite operators to launch new services and to
grow their business.

Summary
High definition, hybrid set-top box solution
Advanced power management

High Performance
Available as a single tuner DVB-S2 device, the ZS4100 supports live pause and
full PVR capability as well as full Hybrid IP and OTT functionality. This set-top
box boasts a high capability CPU meaning that its ideally suited to a hybrid role
combining interactivity, broadcast and broadband television.

Seamless VOD and OTT application performance

HDMI1.4
2D graphics support - 324M pixels/sec
Full range of video resolutions supported
Flexible module support for incremental service evolution

High Functionality
Providing full support for scheduling and managing recorded media, PVR can
be implemented via Paces external HDD tray unit, or via a USB Flash memory
stick.

Power down modes

Compliant with EU power consumption regulations

Software

Optional Modules
The platform offers the option to interface to a Pace external Wi-Fi/PLC home
networking module. These modules enable operators to extend services and
grow ARPU in a staged manner.

Energy Efficient
The class-leading processor delivers improved performance over previous
generation platforms while reduced geometry silicon technology and power
down modes ensure power consumption is kept to a minimum.

Range of pre-integrated middleware available (including

Pace Elements)
Range of pre-integrated conditional access available
Industry standard DRM support (including Microsoft
Playready)

Product Options

Connectivity Options

HDD and Wi-Fi/PLC module support

Connectivity options include IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi, USB 2.0 and
Ethernet.

Additional hardware customisation options available

HD

MPEG-4
H.264

HDMI
1.4

USB

2 x 2.0

Wi-Fi

Optional

ZS4100
Technical Specifications

Rear Panel Specification

Memory
RAM

512MB DDR3 @ 1600 MHz

NAND Flash

256MB

Front End
Input

1 x IEC 169-24 Female Input

Tuner / Demodulators

1 x DVB-S2 QPSK Full Band Capture Tuner compliant

to ETS 300 421

Tuning Range

950MHz to 2150MHz

Symbol Rate

2 to 45 MSymbols/S

LNB Polarisation

13/18V Control

LNB Supply

500mA continuous load with short circuit recovery

LNB Tone Control

22KHz high/low band selection

DiseqC

DiseqC 2.0

Video Formats
Aspect Ratio

4:3 and 16:9

Resolutions

480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p,1080i,1080p24, 1080p30,

1080p60

Profiles

MPEG-4 MP@ML, MP@HL

RF Input

1 x IEC 169-24 Female Input

HDMI

1 x HDMI 1.4a

SCART

1 x SCART (optional*)

Analogue Video

1 x RCA CVBS (* removed if SCART option selected)

Analogue Audio

2 x RCA/Cinch L/R stereo analogue audio (* removed if

SCART option selected)

Digital Audio

1 x Optical 5.1 Dolby Digital Output

USB

2 x USB 2.0 Type A (one rear, one side)

Ethernet

1 x RJ45 10/100Mbps

Power

1 x DC power jack input

Front Panel Specification

Remote Control

1 x IR receiver

Indicators

1 x Red/Green (Standby)
1 x Amber (RCU indicator)

Buttons

1 x Standby button

Power
Mains supply voltage 195-265V, 50-60Hz
EU Code of Conduct compliant
Energy using Products legislation compliant (<1W standby)

Audio Formats

External AC-DC PS

Sample Rates

32KHz to 192KHz

MPEG Audio

Audio Layers 1, 2 & 3

MPEG-4 Audio

AAC LC, AAC LC + SBR Level 2, AAC 5.1, AAC HE Level 2

& Level 4

Dolby

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

Windows Media

WMA

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

For more information, please visit www.pace.com

Pace plc, Victoria Road, Saltaire BD18 3LF UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1274 532000 Fax: +44 (0) 1274 532010
Pace and

are trade marks and/or registered trade marks of Pace plc.

ZS4100-0914-2
This specification is subject to change without notice