MCMC MTSFB TC T 006:2022  
 TECHNICAL  CODE  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SPECIFICATION FOR  DIRECT -TO-HOME (DTH)  
BROADCAST RECEIVER FOR SET TOP BOX (STB)   
(SECOND  REVISION)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Developed  by  Registered  by 
  
 
 
 
Registered date: 5 July 2022  
 
© Copyright  2022 
  
MCMC MTSFB TC T 006:2022  
 Development of technical codes  
 
 
The Communications  and Multimedia  Act 1998  (‘the Act’) provides  for Technical  Standards  Forum  
designated  under  section  184 of the Act or the Malaysian  Communications  and Multimedia  Commission  
(‘the Commission’)  to prepare  a technical  code.  The technical  code  prepared  pursuant  to section  185 
of the Act shall consist  of at least,  the requirement  for network  interoperability  and the promotion  of 
safety  of network  facilities.  
 
Section  96 of the Act also provides  for the Commission  to determine  a technical  code  in accordance  
with section  55 of the Act if the technical  code  is not developed  under  an applicable  provision  of the Act 
and it is unlikely  to be developed  by the Technical  Standards  Forum  within  a reasonable  time.  
 
In exercise  of the power  conferred  by section  184 of the Act, the Commission  has designated  the 
Malaysian  Technical  Standards  Forum  Bhd (MTSFB)  as a Technical  Standards  Forum  which  is 
obligated,  among  others,  to prepare  the technical  code  under  section  185 of the Act. 
 
A technical  code  prepared  in accordance  with section  185 shall not be effective  until it is registered  by 
the Commission  pursuant  to section  95 of the Act. 
 
For further  information  on the technical  code,  please  contact:  
 
Malaysian  Communications  and Multimedia  Commission  (MCMC )  
MCMC Tower 1  
Jalan Impact  
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MALAYSIA  
 
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Fax: +60 3 8688  1000  
http://www.mcmc.gov.my  
 
 
OR 
 
 
Malaysian  Technical  Standards  Forum  Bhd (MTSFB ) 
MCMC  Centre of Excellence (CoE)  
Off Persiaran Multimedia  
Jalan Impact  
63000 Cyberjaya  
Selangor Darul Ehsan  
MALAYSIA  
 
Tel: +60 3 8320 0300  
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http://www.mtsfb.org.my  MCMC MTSFB TC T 006:2022  
i Contents  
 
 
Page  
 
Committee representation  ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................  ii 
Foreword   ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .............  iii 
 
1. Scope   ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............  1 
2. Normative references  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........................  1 
3. Abbreviations  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 1 
4. Requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 1 
4.1 General requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................  1 
4.2 Technical requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............  3 
 
Annex A  Normative references  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  11 
Annex B  Abbreviations  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................  13 
Annex C  Illustration of Set Top Box (STB) and their interfaces  ................................ .........................  15 
 
 
  MCMC MTSFB TC T 006:2022  
 Committee  representation  
 
 
This technical code was developed by the Multimedia Broadcast Receiver  Sub Working Group under 
the Broadcast Technology  Working Group of the Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (MTSFB ) 
which consists of representatives from the following organisations:  
 
Fraunhofer IIS  
LG Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd  
Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd  
Measat Broadcast Network System Sdn Bhd  
Media Prima Berhad  
Multimedia University  
MYTV Broadcasting Sdn Bhd  
Samsung Mal aysia Electronics (SME) Sdn Bhd  
Sharp Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd  
SIRIM Berhad  
SmarDTV Global S.A.S  
Sony EMCS Malaysia Sdn Bhd  
Telekom Malaysia Berhad  
Wideminds Pte Ltd  MCMC MTSFB TC T 006:2022  
iii Foreword  
 
 
This technical code for Specification for Direct -To-Home (DTH) Broadcast Receiver for Set Top Box 
(STB) (‘this Technical Code’) was developed pursuant to Section 95 and Section 185 of the Act 588 by 
the Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (‘MTSFB’) via its  Broadcast Technology Working Group.  
 
This Technical Code was developed for the purpose of certifying communications equipment under the  
Communications and Multimedia (Technical Standards) Regulations 2000.  
 
Major modifications in this revision are as fol lows:  
 
a) Inclusion of new standard for  Electromagnetic Compatibility ( EMC ), MS CISPR 32  (Clause 4.1.3 ). 
 
b) Update  on Double Data Random Access Memory (DDRAM) , flash processor and memory  (Clause 
4.2.1 ). 
 
c) Inclusion of the Network Download (NWDL) as one of the updates mechanisms besides Over Air 
Download ( OAD ) (Clause 4.2.1 ). 
 
d) Inclusion of High Efficiency Video Coding ( HEVC ) H.265  according to ISO/IEC 23008 -2 or ITU-T 
H.265 for video codec  (Clause 4.2.3.1 ). 
 
e) Inclusion of the  Universal Serial Bus ( USB) as an option for common interface slot  according to 
ETSI TS 103 605 (Clause 4.2.8 ). 
 
f) Update on the Electronic Programme Guide ( EPG ) (Clause  in 4.2.11 ). 
 
This Technical Code replaces the SKMM MTSFB TC T00 6:2013 , Specification for Direct -to-Home 
(DTH) Satellite  Broadcast  Receiver . 
 
This Technical Code shall continue to be valid and effective from the date of its registration until it is  
replaced or revoked.  
 
  MCMC MTSFB TC T 006:2022  
 
 
 MCMC MTSFB TC T 006:2022  
1 SPECIFICATION FOR DIRECT -TO-HOME (DTH)  
BROADCAST RECEIVER FOR SET TOP BOX (STB)  
 
 
1. Scope  
 
This Technical Code specifies the requirements for the Direct -to-Home (DTH) broadcast receiver for 
Set Top Box (STB) to be used for Ku Band signals reception. The inputs to the STB are L -Band 
composite carriers in the frequency range of 950 MHz to 2 150 MHz coming from the Satellite Receiving 
Antenna  (SRA)  systems downlink.  
 
This Technical Code is to  ensure compatibility and interoperability  of STB across different DTH service 
providers in Malaysia . All requirements defined in this Technical Code shall be supported as a minimum , 
except the requirements that are defined as optional.  
 
 
2. Normative references  
 
The following normative references are indispensable for the application of this Technical Code . For 
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the  latest edition of the 
normative references (includin g any amendments) applies.  
 
See Annex A.  
 
 
3. Abbreviations  
 
For the purposes of this Technical Code, the following abbreviations apply.   
 
See Annex B.  
 
 
4. Requirements  
 
4.1 General requirements  
 
The STB shall comply to all the requirements stated in this section.  
 
In addition, if the STB supports other communication module s, the STB shall  fulfil the additional 
requirements  specified in other related technical codes (if any).  
 
The STB is illustrated in Annex C.  
 
4.1.1  Power supply  
 
The STB may be Alternating Current ( AC) or Direct Current ( DC) powered. For AC powered equipment, 
the operating voltage shall be 240 V +5 %, -10 % and frequency 50 Hz ±1 % according to MS 406 or 
230 V ±10 % and frequency 50 Hz ±1 % according to MS IEC 60038 , whichever is current.  
 
Where externa l power supply is used, e.g. AC adaptor, it shall not affect the capability of the STB to 
meet this specification. Adapt or shall be pre -approved by the relevant regulatory body before it can be 
used with the STB. Adapt or shall be subjected to test under tr opical condition as specified in the related 
standard.  
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 4.1.2  Power supply cord and mains plug  
 
If the STB is fitted with power supply cord and mains plug, the power supply cord and mains plug shall 
be pre -approved by the relevant regulatory body with the follo wing requirements before being used with 
the equipment:  
 
a) The power supply cord shall be certified according to:  
 
i) MS 2112 -5 or BS EN 50525 -2-11 or IEC 60227 -5 (for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) insulated - 
flexible cables  or cords); or  
 
ii) MS 2127 -4 or IEC 60245 -4 (for rubber insulated - flexible cables  or cords).  
 
b) The mains plug shall be certified according to:  
 
i) MS 589 -1 or BS 1363 (for 13 A, fused plug s); or 
 
ii) MS 1577 (for 15 A, fused plugs); or  
 
iii) MS 1578 or BS EN 50075 (for 2.5 A, 250 V, flat non -rewireable two -pole plugs with cord for the 
connection of class II equipment).  
 
4.1.3  Electromagnetic Compatibility  (EMC)  
 
The STB shall comply with the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) emissions requirements as defined 
in the MS CISPR 32 or equivalent international standards . The requirements shall cover radiated and 
conducted emission s.  
 
4.1.4  Electrical safety  
 
The STB shall comply with the safety requirements defined in MS IEC 60065, IEC 62368 or any 
equivalent standards.  
 
4.1.5  Marking  
 
The STB and/or its component shall be marked with the following information:  
 
a) service provider identification;  
 
b) supplier  or manufacturer’s name or identification mark;  
 
c) equipment’s brand name  or trademark and model ; 
 
d) other markings as required by the relevant standards; and  
 
e) MCMC certification mark ( shall be affixed once the STB is certified by certification body ). 
 
The markings shall be legible, indelible and readily visible. All information on the marking shall be either 
in Bahasa Malaysia or English.  
 
All equipment shall be designed with the abilit y to be serviced. Ease of maintenance shall be  a feature 
of the equipment.  
 
The STB shall be supplied with an operation and installation manual in Bahasa Malaysia  or English . 
 
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3 4.2 Technical requirements  
 
4.2.1  Processor and memory  
 
The processing power and memory configuration of the STB shall be suitable for the routine operation 
of Free-to-Air (FTA) or paid subscription of digital satellite reception  via Digital Video Broadcasting - 
Satellite version 2 (DVB -S2) together with the em bedded operation of the interactive application and 
the provision of the routine replacement of all software via Over -Air Download (OAD) or Network Direct 
Download  (NWDL) update mechanism. The related parameter limits specified in Table 1 shall be 
complied  with. 
 
Table 1. Processor and memory requirement specifications  
 
Parameter  Minimum requirements  
Double Data Random Access Memory  
(DDRAM ) At least 256 MB, minimum baseline functionality  
Flash  At least 256 M B, minimum baseline functionality  
Central Processing Unit (CPU) processor speed  1,000 DMIPS, minimum baseline functionality  
 
4.2.2  Spectrum  
 
DTH services in Malaysia will be provided on Ku -band as in Table 2 below.  
 
Table 2. Frequency spectrum for DTH services  in Malaysia  
 
Frequency range  Band  Polari sation  
10.70 – 11.70 GH z Lower  Vertical  or horizontal  
11.70 – 12.75 GH z Upper  Vertical  or horizontal  
 
4.2.3  DTH Tuning  
 
Upon boot up, the STB shall tune to the default entry point tuning parameter and acquire the required 
Program Specific Information (PSI) tables. From this tables, the STB shall build a channel list and 
electronic program guide information. The STB also sha ll support capability for manual entry tuning 
parameters.  
 
4.2.4  Video  
 
4.2.4.1  Video codec  
  
The STB shall be supported with the following video codec:  
 
a) Moving Pictures Expert Group 2 (MPEG -2) video : MPEG -2 MP@ML  
 
b) Moving Pictures Expert Group 4 (MPEG -4) video: H.264 Advanced Video Coding ( AVC) Encoding, 
as stipulated in  ISO/IEC 14496 -10 and ETSI TS 101 154.  
  MCMC MTSFB TC T 006:2022  
 The profiles that shall be supported are as follows:  
 
a) MPEG -4 AVC MP@L3 SD Video stream; and  
 
b) MPEG -4 AVC HP@L4 HD Video stream . 
 
4K video codec is an optional feature. However, for manufacturers opt ing to offer 4K, High Efficiency 
Video Coding ( HEVC ) H.265  as stipulated in ISO/IEC 23008 -2 or ITU-T H.265 is mandatory.  
 
4.2.4.2  Video decoding  
 
The following resolutions as describe d in Table 3  shall be supported according to video codecs above  
where applicable . 
 
Table 3. Codec specifications  
 
Resolution  Frame rate Scanning  Aspect ratio Profile  
720 x 576  25 Interlaced  4:3 or 16:9  MPEG -4 AVC HP @ L3  
H.264  
1 280 × 720  50 Progressive  16:9 MPEG -4 AVC HP @ L4  
H.264  
1 440 × 1  080 25 Interlaced  16:9 MPEG -4 AVC HP @ L4  
H.264  
1 920 × 1  080 25 Interlaced  16:9 MPEG -4 AVC HP @ L4  
H.264  
1 920 × 1  080 25 Progressive  16:9 MPEG -4 AVC HP @ L4  
H.264  
1 920 x 1  080 50 Progressive  16:9 H.264  
 
For the Ultra High Definition (UHD) STB, t he following resolutions as describe d in Table 4 shall be 
supported . 
 
Table 4. Codec specifications  for UHD STB  
 
Resolution  Frame 
rate Scanning  Aspect 
ratio Profile  
960 x 540 25/50  Progressive  16:9 H.265  
960 x 720 25/50  Progressive  16:9 H.265  
1 280 x 720 25/50  Progressive  16:9 H.265  
1 440 x 1 080 25 Interlaced  16:9 H.265  
1 920 x 1 080 25 Interlaced  16:9 H.265  
1 440 x 1 080 25/50  Progressive  16:9 H.265  
1 920 x 1 080  25/50  Progressive  16:9 H.265  
3 840 x 2 160  25/50  Progressive  16:9 H.264 or H.265  
 
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5 The STB shall support both 16:9 (widescreen) and 4:3 picture format changes, including support for the 
correct aspect ratio and use of the Active Format Descriptor (AFD) as defined in ETSI TS 101 154.  
 
For High Definition ( HD) and UHD outputs, the STB should be able to use the Extended Display 
Identification Data ( EDID ) information provided by the sink device to automatically determine the STB 
output.  
 
The STB shall provide an original format option, i.e. to outp ut the same format as received if supported 
by the display, as indicated by the EDID information. If the received format is not supported; the STB 
should select the display mode providing the best possible video quality. This is to avoid the  blank  STB 
output if there is a mismatch between received format and display capabilities. It shall also be possible 
to manually set the default output format from the STB to a fixed format.  
 
4.2.5  Audio  
 
4.2.5.1  Audio c odec   
 
Moving Pictures Expert Group 1 (MPEG -1) Layer II or MPEG -2 Layer II (MP 2) audio for services will 
be encoded according to ISO/IEC  11172 -3. The sampling rate is 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz while the bit rates 
are 32, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 and 384 kbps.  
 
MPEG -4 High-Efficiency Advanced Audio Coding ( HE AAC ) audio for services will be encoded 
according to ISO/IEC 14496 -3 and signalled  or constrained by clause 6.4 and Annex C.5 of ETSI TS 
101 154.  
 
Dolby Digital  (AC3)  shall support both AC3 decoder and pass -through mode.  AC3 shall be supported 
via Sony/Philips Digital Interface ( S/PDIF ) interface  in pass -through mode only for a connection to home 
theatre systems as depicted in Figure  1 below.  
 
 
 
Figure 1. AC3 connection for home -theatre system  
 
The Enhanced Surround Sound Technology Dolby Digital (E -AC3) is based on ETSI TS 102 366 and 
signalled by ETSI TS 101 154, Annex C and constrained by clause 6.2. Sampling  rates should be 
restricted to 32, 44.1 and 48kHz .   
 
Only pass through of AC3 audio to the digital  audio connector shall be required when E -AC3 is 
supported . 
 
E-AC3 shall also be supported to work with H.264/MPEG -4 or HEVC video content supporting data 
rates from 30  kbps to 640 kbps. It shall support only up to 7.1 full -range channels.  
 
 
 
 
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 4.2.5.2  Audio decodi ng 
 
Stereo only receivers shall support audio codecs  above decoding including optional downmix and 
support of metadata as defined in clause 6.4.3 and Annex C.5 of ETSI TS 101 154.  
 
Multichannel capable receivers shall support audio codecs  above decoding including optional 
transcoding into either AC -3 or Digital Theatre System (DTS) and support of metadata as defined in 
clause 6.4.3 and Annex C.5 of ETSI TS 101 154.  
 
The STB shall support decoding of audio bit streams. Receivers should sup port conversion of HE-AAC 
v2 Level 4 streams to either an AC3 or DTS bit stream for output via S/PDIF or High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface - Audio Return Channel (HDMI  ARC ). Pass through of the HE -AAC v2 Level 4 -bit 
stream over S/PDIF or HDMI ARC may be  supported.  
 
The STB should support decoding of E -AC-3 elementary streams. Receivers should also support  
conversion of E -AC-3 elementary streams to an AC -3 bitstream for output via High-Definition Multimedia 
Interface  (HDMI ) and S/PDIF. If this option is s upported, the decoding and conversion of an E -AC3 
elementary stream shall conform to the requirements defined in ETSI TS 102 366 including its Annex  E. 
 
4.2.6  Subtitle  
 
A compliant STB shall be able to decode Digital Video  Broadcasting ( DVB) subtitles according to the 
specification outlined in ETSI EN 300 743. DVB subtitles shall be invoked from a suitable labelled 
remote -control key which is always under the control of the STB and not controlled by the middleware 
application.  
 
4.2.6.1  Display of su btitles during enhanced programming  
 
Subtitles shall be displayed on a separate logical graphics plane separate from that used for the 
interactive application.   
 
4.2.7  Multi -language support  
 
The user shall be provided with primary and secondary language optio ns for both subtitles and  audio 
selection. The  minimum requirements for subtitles and audio selection languages are outlined in the 
Table 5 below.  
 
Table 5. Multi -language support  
 
Language  ISO 639 -3 
English  ENG  
Bahasa Malaysia  MSA  
Chinese  ZHO  
Tamil  TAM  
Original Audio  QAA*  
NOTE: Original audio is only applicable for Audio.  
 
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7 4.2.7.1  Subtitle selection  
 
The order of priority for subtitle selection shall be as follows:  
 
a) primary language ; 
 
b) secondary language (optional) ; and  
 
c) receivers’ own selection criteria (optional).  
 
The STB may implement its own selection criteria after ( a) and (b) fail to provide a language  match.  
 
The STB  shall automatically choose the primary audio language and if not, choose the secondary if 
availabl e. The user shall be able to select the primary and secondary language via the menu and select 
the preferred audio language while watching a given service.  
 
4.2.7.2  Audio selection  
 
The order of priority for audio selection shall be as follows:  
 
a) primary language;  
 
b) secondary language (optional); and  
 
c) receivers’ own selection criteria (optional).  
 
The STB may implement its own selection criteria after ( a) and (b) fail to provide a language  match.  
 
The STB  shall automatically choose the primary audio language and if  not, choose the secondary if 
available. The user shall be able to select the primary and secondary language via the menu and select 
the preferred audio language while watching a given service.  
 
4.2.8  Receiver character set 
 
The text strings shall be coded using  the character code table 00  - Latin Alphabet as specified in 
ISO 6937 and Annex A of EN 300 468 . It is required that the STB embedded character set is character 
code table 00 - Latin  Alphabet. It is not required for receivers to  support any other character sets within 
native SI.  
 
4.2.9  Conditional Access  (CA)  
 
The STB shall have at least one common interface slot, example Universal Serial Bus ( USB) complying 
with ETSI TS 103 605 v1.1.1 Alternatively, a smartcard or mini-Subscriber  Identification Module ( SIM) 
card reader can be fitted in complying to the ISO/IEC 7810  and/or ISO/IEC 7816 .  
 
4.2.10  Modulation and Radio Frequency (RF)  
 
The STB shall support the requirements of reception signalling as outline d in Table 6 below.  
 
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 Table 6. Reception of signals  
 
RF/IF frequency range  950 MHz - 2 150 MHz  
Input signal level or receiver 
sensitivity  -65 dBm to -25 dBm  
Supply Low-Noise Block 
Downconverter (LNB) current  Up to a maximum of 500 mA with overload 
protection; with a minimum capability of 150 mA  
Supply  LNB v olts Vertical polarisation: 13 Vdc  
Horizontal polarisation: 18 Vdc  
Signalling  13/18 V and 22 kHz tone switching  
Digital Satellite Equipment Control 
(DiSEqC ) Support for 1.x or 2.x  
Demodulation  Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (QPSK ) 8PSK 
16APSK 32APS K 
Input symbol rates 15 - 30 MS/s  
Forward Error Correction (FEC) codes  LDPC + BCH 1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 
5/6, 6/7, 8/9, 9/10  
LNB Local Oscillator (LO) frequency  Lower band: 10.7 GHz - 11.7 GHz  
Upper band: 11.7 GHz - 12.75 GHz  
NOTE: Reception of signals is according to ETSI EN 302 307  
 
The STB shall recover from changes in modulation parameters and output an error free Transport 
Stream ( TS). This shall take less than one second for any change.  
 
4.2.11  Service list 
 
After a receiver is installed, it shall offer the viewer all services that may be received in that geographic 
region compliant with the regional services requirement. The services being broadcast may change 
over time. To ensure that the viewer will always be able to access all services being broadcast to the 
selected region, the receiver shall detect and reflect to the viewer any such changes with minimal viewer 
involvement.  
 
All services have an associated Logical Channel Number (LCN). Use of the LCN ensu res that the viewer 
becomes familiar with a specific remote control unit button number for each channel. Access to, and 
use of, accurate service information is essential if the viewer is to enjoy all of the content being 
broadcast.  
 
4.2.12  Electronic Program Guid e (EPG)  
 
Receiver middleware shall receive an Electronic Program Guide ( EPG ) broadcast in DVB Event 
Information Table ( EIT) schedule  tables. The middleware application shall render the EPG on screen 
according to the User Interface ( UI) specification. Throu gh the UI, the user shall be able to browse 
Television ( TV) listings and perform associated functions such as setting reminders (optional) and 
recordings (optional).  
 
The STB shall be able to capture and display at least 7 days of EPG based on broadcasted EIT schedule 
information. EIT information capture shall be done in the background continuously (optional). This will 
enable the STB to display the Full EPG as soon as the EPG button is pressed.  
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9 4.2.13  Software upgrade  
 
The STB shall support the following requirements as stated below:  
 
a) The STB shall be capable of supporting over the air download from satellite ;  
 
b) All devices with network capability are required to support download from Internet ( optional) ; 
 
c) All devices are required to support USB upgrade ( optional).  
 
4.2.14  Input and output  
 
The STB shall have the following ports  as below.   
 
a) Fast ethernet RJ45 IEEE  802.3 or WiFi IEEE  802.11n as minimum ; 
 
b) USB 2.0 as minimum ; and  
 
c) HDMI - High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP ) for all HD and UHD broadcasts where 
applicable . 
 
4.2.14.1  High -Definition  Multimedia Interface  (HDMI ) 
 
The STB shall support HDMI  female output connector or an intermediate connector that provides the 
capable connectivity. All the features available under HDMI v1.3a specification with the HDMI 
Compliance Test Specification (CTS) v1.3c shall be supported.  
 
The STB should also support the Video Electronics Standards Association  - Extended display 
identification data  (VESA -EDID) s tandard.  
 
4.2.14.2  HDCP protection  
 
The STB HDMI output shall be protected with HDCP version 1.4 for all HD video content and 
HDCP  version 2.2 for all UHD content digital content protection for content licenses requiring HDCP 
protection . 
 
HDCP copy protection shall be enabled at all times but under the control of Conditional Acce ss (CA) or 
middleware. The HDMI output shall be constrained or muted under the CA  or middleware control if an 
HDCP connection cannot be established. The HDCP management shall be enabled by default.  
 
HDCP copy protection shall be enabled and disabled under the control of CA  or m iddleware.  If not 
required by the content provider, HDCP is not applicable.  
 
4.2.14.3  CVBS RCA  
 
If the manufacturer wishes to include RCA into the STB, the STB shall have a standard Composite 
Video Baseband Signal ( CVBS) RCA output  capable of  PAL 576i output to compatible TV or video sink.  
 
4.2.14.4  S/PDIF connector  
 
The Dolby Digital 5.1 audio should be output via S/PDIF conn ector as described in Table 7. Only coaxial 
or optical TOS  link connector shall be supported . 
 
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 Table 7. S/PDIF connector  
 
Cabling  75 Ω coaxial  
Connector  RCA (orange colour) or TOSLink  
Signal level  0.5 V - 1V 
Modulation  Biphase -mark -code  
Sub code information  Serial Copy Management System 
(SCMS ) copy  protection info  
Max. resolution  20 bits  (24 bit optional)  
 
It shall be possible to mute the analog ue and digital audio outputs simultaneously under application 
control.  The Dolby approved logo shall be printed on the STB subject to service provider ’s approval.  
 
4.2.14.5  USB port  
 
The STB should have a minimum of 1 USB port. The USB interface shall be  a USB type A and compliant 
with USB revision 2.0 specification at a minimum.  
 
4.2.15  Remote control interface  
 
A remote control shall be simple and easy to use. Basic functionality such as power, volume control 
shall be placed on prominent loca tions on the remote control. Colour -coded multifunctional buttons can 
be included to enhance user experience and ease the navigation on the STB.  
 
4.2.16  Renewable security  
 
The STB design should not preclude the ability to revise or replace the CA algorithm for c ontrol word 
generation, if the system becomes compromised.  
 
4.2.17  Middleware  
 
The STB shall support middleware system with EPG application as specified by the operators.  
 
4.2.18  Transport  
 
The transport shall be compatible with a minimum of ISO /IEC 13818 -1, MPEG -2-systems layer  
standard. The STB shall be able to decode MPEG -2 system layer bitstream.  
 
4.2.19  Environmental conditions  
 
The unit shall operate with an ambient temperature range of 5 - 60 oC without forced air cooling.  The 
STB shall meet all of the performance requir ements of this standard when operated intermittently or 
continuously under the following conditions  as stated in Table 8 below.  
 
Table 8. Environmental conditions  
 
Ambient temperature  5 oC to 60  oC (operating)  
0 oC to 60  oC (non-operating)  
Relative humidity  65% non -condensing  MCMC MTSFB TC T 006:2022  
11 Annex A  
(normative)  
 
 
Normative references  
 
 
MS 406, Specification for voltages and frequency for alternating current transmission and distribution 
systems  
 
MS 589-1, 13 A plugs,  socket -outlets,  adaptors  and connection  units  - Part 1: Specification  for rewirable  
and non -rewirable  13 A fused  plugs  
 
MS 1577,  Specification  for 15 A plugs  and socket -outlets  for domestic  and similar  purposes  
 
MS 1578,  Specification  for flat non -rewirable  two-pole plugs,  2.5 A, 250 V with cord,  for the connection  
of class II  - Equipment for household  and similar  purposes  
 
MS 2112 -5, Electric cable and wire - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) insulated cables of rated voltages up to  
and including  450/750  V - Part 5: Flexible  cables  
 
MS 2127 -4, Rubber insulated  cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 4: Cords 
and flexible cables  
 
MS CISPR 32, Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission requirements  
 
MS IEC 60065, Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus – Safety requirements  
 
MS IEC 60038,  IEC Standard  Voltages  
 
Recommendation ITU -T H.265, Infrastructure of audiovisual services – Coding of moving video - High 
efficiency video coding  
 
IEC 60227 -5, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V  - 
Part 5: Flexible  cables (cords)  
 
IEC 60245 -4, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 4: Cords  
and flexible  cables  
 
IEC 62368 -1, Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety 
requirements  
 
ISO 639 (all parts), Codes for the Representation of Names of Languages  
 
ISO 6937,  Information technology - Coded graphic character set for text communication - Latin alphabet  
 
ISO/IEC 7810, Identification cards - Physical characteristics  
 
ISO/IEC 7816,  Identification cards - Integrated circuit cards - Part 8: Commands and mechanisms for 
security operations  
 
ISO/IEC 11172 -3, Information technology - Coding of moving pictures and associated audio for digital 
storage  media at up to about 1,5 Mbit/s - Part 3: Audio  
 
ISO/IEC 13818 -1, Information technology - Generic coding of moving pictures and associated audio 
information - Part 1: Systems  MCMC MTSFB TC T 006:2022  
  
ISO/IEC 14496 -3, Information technology – Coding of audio -visual objects – Part 3: Audio  
 
ISO/IEC 14496 -10, Information technology - Coding of audio -visual objects - Part 10: Advanced video 
coding  
 
ISO/IEC 23008 -2, Information technology — High efficiency coding and media delivery in 
heterogeneous environments — Part 2: High effi ciency video coding  
 
ETSI EN 300 743, Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); DVB subtitling systems  
 
ETSI EN 300 468, Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); Specification for Service Information (SI) in DVB 
systems  
 
ETSI EN 302 307 -1, Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB ); Second Generation framing structure, channel 
coding and modulation systems for Broadcasting, Interactive Services, News Gathering and other 
broadband satellite applications; Part 1: DVB -S2 
 
ETSI TS 101 154, Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); Specification for the use of Video and Audio 
Coding in Broadcast and Broadband Applications  
 
ETSI TS 102 366, Digital Audio Compression (AC -3, Enhanced AC -3) Standard  
 
ETSI TS 103 605, Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); Second Generation Common Interface (C I); 
Implementation Using the Universal Serial Bus (USB)  
 
BS 1363: Part 1, 13 A plugs, socket -outlets, adaptors and connection units. Specification for rewirable 
and non-rewirable  13 A fused  plugs  
 
BS EN 50075,  Specification for flat non -wirable two -pole pl ugs 2.5 A 250 V, with cord, for the 
connection of class II -equipment for household and similar purposes  
 
BS EN 50525 -2-11, Electric cables. Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 
450/750V (U0/U) - Cables for general applications. F lexible cables with thermoplastic PVC insulation  
 
 
  MCMC MTSFB TC T 006:2022  
13 Annex B 
(informative)  
 
 
Abbreviations  
 
 
AC Alternating Current  
AC3 Dolby Digital  
AFD Active Format Descriptor  
AVC Advanced Video Coding  
CA Conditional Access  
CPU  Central Processing Unit  
CTS Compliance Test Specification  
CVBS  Composite Video Baseband Signal  
DC Direct Current  
DDRAM  Double Data Random Access Memory  
DiSEqC  Digital Satellite Equipment Control  
DTH Direct -to-Home  
DTS Digital Theatre System  
DVB Digital Video Broadcasting  
DVB-S2 Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite version 2  
E-AC3 Enhanced Surround Sound Technology Dolby Digital  
EDID  Extended Display Identification Data  
EIT Event Information Table  
EMC  Electromagnetic Compatibility  
EPG  Electronic Program Guide  
FEC Forward Error Correction  
FTA Free-to-Air 
HD High Definition  
HDCP  High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection  
HDMI  High-Definition Multimedia Interface  
HDMI ARC  High-Definition Multimedia Interface - Audio Return Channel  
HE-AAC High-Efficiency Advanced Audio Coding  
HEVC  High Efficiency Video Coding  
LCN Logical Channel Number  
LNB Low-Noise Block Downconverter  
LO Local Oscillator  
MP 2  MPEG -2 Layer II  MCMC MTSFB TC T 006:2022  
 MPEG -1 Moving Pictures Expert Group 1  
MPEG -2 Moving Pictures Expert Group 2  
MPEG -4 Moving Pictures Expert Group 4  
NWDL  Network Direct Download  
OAD  Over -Air Download  
PSI Program Specific Information  
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride  
QPSK  Quadrature Phase Shift Keying  
RF Radio Frequency  
S/PDIF  Sony/Philips Digital Interface  
SCMS  Serial Copy Management System  
SIM Subscriber Identification Module  
SRA Satellite Receiving Antenna  
STB Set Top Box  
TS Transport Stream  
TV Television  
UHD  Ultra High Definition  
UI User Interface  
USB Universal Serial Bus  
VESA -EDID  Video Electronics Standards Association - Extended display identification 
data 
  MCMC MTSFB TC T 006:2022  
15 Annex C 
(informative)  
 
 
Illustration of Set Top Box (STB) and their interfaces  
 
 
Figure C .1 shows the illustration of STB and their interface. The design shall not be limited to this figure 
since it is provided as for the purpose of the illustration only.   
 
 
Figure C.1. Illustration of STB and their interfaces  
  
 
 Acknowledgements  
 
 
Members of the Multimedia Broadcast Receiver Sub Working Group  
 
Ts Mazlan Mahdi (Chairman)  MYTV Broadcasting Sdn Bhd  
Ms Syaida Syarafina Sohaimi (Vice Chairman  / 
Draft  Lead)  SIRIM Berhad  
Ts Mohammad Hafiz Halal /  Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd  
Mr Muhaimin Mat Salleh (Secretariat)   
Mr Sharad Sadhu  Fraunhofer IIS  
Mr Mohd Suhairi Mohd Noor  LG Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd  
Dr Mun Wai Yuen  Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd  
Mr Adrian Van Win Sen /  Measat  Broadcast Network System Sdn Bhd  
Mr Mohamad Isa Mohd Razhali /   
Mr. Sheikh Azhar Sheikh Razak   
Dr Ahmad Zaki Mohd Salleh /  Media Prima Berhad  
Mr Asri Abd Rahman /   
Ms Imaliana Muzni /   
Mr Mohd Sharil Duki   
Ir Dr Lim Heng Siong  Multimedia University  
Mr Mohd Khairul Abdul Kadir /  MYTV Broadcasting Sdn Bhd  
Mr Shamsul Najib Mohtar   
Mr Navin Kumar /  Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) Sdn Bhd  
Mr Zainuddin Mohd Zainon   
Mr Chin Ket Ming  Sharp Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd  
Mr Al Hafiz Bin Abu Bakar  / SIRIM Berhad  
Ms Hafizah Zainal Abiddin /   
Ms Norhanisah Mohd Basri /   
Ms Nurhafenah Abdul Jalil /   
Mr Zul Jaafar   
Mr Bertrand Pennachio /  SmarDTV Global S.A.S  
Mr Erik Gazzoni   
Mr Muhd Kamarul Hafiz Mohd Tang  / Sony EMCS Malaysia Sdn Bhd  
Mr Stephen Anthony Cleary   
Mr Najib Fadil Mohd Bisri @ Bisri  Telekom Malaysia B erhad 
Mr Low Wei Yap  Wideminds Pte Ltd  
 
   
 By invitation:  
 
Mr Mohamad Hafizal Mohamed Ariffin  Al Hijrah Media Corporation (TV Alhijrah)  
Ts Amirah Jaafar Mad Ariff  / Jabatan Penyiaran Malaysia  
Mr Karim Sadiran  /  
Ts Khairuddin Hj Osman  /  
Ms Norhanim Yahya  /  
Mr Wan Ariffin Wan Hussin   
Mr Mohd Fakhruzzaman Bin Mohd Noor  / Smart Digital International Sdn. Bhd.  (Sirius TV)  
Mr Sallehuddin Wagimen