�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