ADB's high definition, hybrid, DVR the ADB-5810WX platform is now certified and ready for deployment in North America. Following the success of ADB's flag-ship set-top box the ADB-3800W, which has sold to over 70 Independent Operating Companies, this new product will enable telcos to further develop their video and interactive delivery portfolio - the units will offer customers the benefit of a more personalized television experience including high-quality, one-touch digital recording and playback.

The ADB-5810WX is a state-of-the-art DVR incorporating standard definition and high definition television reception and is based on MPEG-2 and H.2 64/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding. The unit enables operators to maximize their broadcast bandwidth, while presenting consumers with a high quality, personalized television experience. ADB's unique driver and operating software, coupled with an optimal memory configuration and state-of-the-art microprocessor, result in enhanced system performance, including fast channel decoding and swift rendering of interactive applications. The ADB-5810WX platform enables access to a powerful range of value added IP services such as Video-on-Demand and video conferencing and can act as a 'home server' at the heart of a home entertainment network - the units are UPnP, DLNA and DTCP-IP compatible to ensure that they meet the necessary requirements for standards based home networking. The product is fitted with a 160GB hard disk drive providing consumers with the ability to store and playback content at their convenience. The ADB-5810WX is compatible and has been integrated with a number of leading conditional access, Digital Rights Management and middleware options including Latens, Verimatrix and Widevine cardless CAs and Minerva Networks' iTVManager middleware platform.