Protecting Broadcast Pay-TV reception on PC
The world’s first HD Digital Terrestrial (DTT) USB key decoder for pay television viewing on personal computers, fully integrated with Nagravision solutions
Nagravision HD PCTV solution for DTV operators seeking to reach previously untapped audiences
- Premium and HD content securely available on personal computers
- Built-in DVB-T tuner and Nagravision security, in a convenient USB stick form-factor
- Seamless user experience bundling premium content with free-to-air channels
- Removable security enabling anytime, anywhere viewing of expanded programming bouquets
- Officially licensed for Nagravision content security
- Meets the security conditions that content providers impose on operators
Authorized PC access to encrypted TV programs
Anyone with a PC can now expand their viewing access to watch all types of premium content, simply by connecting the DTT key decoder. Plugged into a USB port on the PC and without the need for connection to the Internet, the device transforms the PC into a digital TV.
The Nagravision solution offers live viewing, recording of premium content with the PC acting as a DVR, a program guide and two mini antennas for better reception. The removable device decrypts the content using a Nagravision conditional access solution, with a SIM card managing user rights.
The complete pre-integrated solution is available today, compatible with both desktop and laptop personal computers. It does not require a set-top box to function and is compatible with any DVB DTT network in the world, meaning that it can be rolled this out in future without having to start from scratch.
Digital Pay-TV services on a PC
The SmarDTV DTT USB key decoder is a complementary way of getting the most out of DTT Pay-TV services, as well as providing access to free-to-air services. The key gives subscribers the option to watch content on their PC, for a more easily accessible viewing experience either at home or when away.
Subscribers are often get frustrated by not being able to access services when they are on vacation, or just away from home. The removable adapter gives them guaranteed continued access to their subscription wherever they are within the national DTT coverage area.
In this respect, the PC solution complements existing TV offers perfectly, and gives the operator access to new target groups, particularly young adults who may not even have a television set.
HD Digital Terrestrial
USB adapter
- Diversity technology
Dual antennas for the best reception - USB2.0 high speed, HDTV, MPEG2, H264
- USB powered
Great in laptops for on-the-go access to DVB-T services - OEM customizable
Allows for differentiation in both retail and operator channels - Minimal impact on head-end operations
- No persistent connection required
- Enable playback on disconnected nomadic PC
Secure hardware implementation
- High level of security
Secure chipset compliant with CA and DRM requirements - SmarDTV proven custom chip technology
- Copy Protection based on standards (AES, TDES)
- Recording & time-shifting support
- Bound to subscription
- Content license expiration
Secure PC media player software
- Watch digital TV programs with time-shift playback
- Record your favorite TV shows with smart scheduling
- Search for TV programs that match your interests via EPG
Architecture Diagram
SmarDTV
SmarDTV is an international leader in pay television technology designing and manufacturing highly secure, interchangeable modules and associated enabling technologies, which provide authorized access to scrambled television services. SmarDTV products and technologies are used daily by millions of subscribers around the world.
Nagravision, together with SmarDTV, covers all aspects of the removable security ecosystem, from the various flavors of devices, to the tools, adapters, chips, and software necessary to help partners such as CE device manufacturers and TV operators successfully utilize security in their products and services.
