Pace MG1 Technical Specifications

Data Sheet

MG1 Multi-tuner Video Gateway

Versatile whole home hybrid QAM/IP headed media server 

capable of supporting multiple IP clients.

The Pace MG1 is a versatile whole home hybrid QAM/IP media 

server capable of supporting local video decoding and multiple 

connected IP clients. Content sharing and home networking are 

supported by Ethernet and MoCA 2.0 interfaces. The product 

also supports dual transcode for use with external devices as 

well as a removable HDD for content storage.

The MG1 incorporates an industry leading 3000+ DMIPS processor 

supported by 256MB of Flash and 1GB of SDRAM. A CableCARD 

conditional access system provides for decryption of up to 6 QAM 

streams. An additional 2 QAM demodulators are available for fast 

channel change to enhance user experience.

The DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem supports 8 downstream and 4 

upstream bonded channels for IP connectivity to the MG1 and 

attached IP set-top boxes or other home devices. The MG1 also 

includes a removable HDD that can be sized from 500GB to 2TB 

to suit operator needs. In addition, an eSATA port allows for HDD 

expansion.

The MG1 provides dual switched HDMI input ports to support source 

devices such as Blu-ray players with the overlay of local graphics on 

to content. CEC is implemented to allow control of devices connected 

to the HDMI input and output ports.

Summary

•  Video decode up to 1080p60

•  CableCARD with support for decryption of 6 QAM streams

•  500GB to 2 TB removable HDD 

•  Support for external HDD via eSATA port

•  256MB of Flash memory

•  1GB of SDRAM 

•  Comprehensive and advanced device connectivity

•  Front panel support for LED clock, channel display, record LED, 

data LED, remote LED and power button

•  IR and RF4CE remote support

•  Power saving modes

•  3000+ Dhrystone MIPS Processor

•  5.1 Dolby Digital Plus

•  MoCA 2.0

•  SNMP and TR-069 support

•  DOCSIS 3.0 8 x 4 cable modem

•  Dual transcode