Pace 'Le Cube' satellite/internet receiver, 2009

Made:
2009 in Hungary
manufacturer:
Pace plc
designer:
Yves Behar
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Pace CANAL+ 'Le Cube' hybrid HD satellite TV/IPTV receiver and
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Pace CANAL+ 'Le Cube' hybrid HD satellite TV/IPTV receiver and
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Pace CANAL+ 'Le Cube' hybrid HD satellite TV/IPTV receiver and video recorder, designed by Yves Behar for Pace plc, Hungary, 2009. Complete with box, remote control, instructions and other accessories

Pace CANAL+ 'Le Cube' hybrid HD satellite TV/IPTV receiver and video recorder, designed by Yves Behar for Pace plc, Hungary, 2009. Complete with box, remote control, instructions and other accessories.

This striking piece of equipment was Europe's first satellite/internet television hybrid set-top box to use an Ethernet port for video-on-demand services. It was specially manufactured for the leading French Pay TV operator Canal, for use with its CANAL+ and CANALSAT services. It featured an innovative user-friendly interface for selecting programmes and could also record up to 100 hours of high definition (HD) television programming. The case was designed by the Swiss-born industrial designer Yves Behar.

Details

Category:
Television
Object Number:
2009-5086
Materials:
plastic (unidentified), electronic components and white metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 81 mm x 398 mm x 283 mm,
type:
satellite receiver
credit:
National Media Museum, Bradford

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Pace 'Le Cube' satellite/internet receiver, 2009

Pace 'Le Cube' satellite/internet receiver, 2009

Pace CANAL+ 'Le Cube' hybrid HD satellite TV/IPTV receiver and video recorder, manufactured by Pace plc, Hungary, 2009.

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This striking piece of equipment was Europe's first satellite/internet television hybrid set-top box to use an Ethernet port for video-on-demand services. It was specially manufactured for the leading French Pay TV operator Canal, for use with its CANAL+ and CANALSAT services. It featured an innovative user-friendly interface for selecting programmes and could also record up to 100 hours of high definition (HD) television programming. The case was designed by the Swiss-born industrial designer Yves Behar.

Measurements:
overall: 85 mm x 230 mm x 230 mm, 2.26 kg
Materials:
metal (unknown) and electronic components
Object Number:
2009-5086/1
type:
satellite receiver
Remote control for Pace 'Le Cube' satellite/internet receiver, 2009

Remote control for Pace 'Le Cube' satellite/internet receiver, 2009

Remote control for Pace CANAL+ 'Le Cube' hybrid HD satellite TV/IPTV receiver and video recorder, manufactured by Pace plc, Hungary, 2009.

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This striking piece of equipment was Europe's first satellite/internet television hybrid set-top box to use an Ethernet port for video-on-demand services. It was specially manufactured for the leading French Pay TV operator Canal, for use with its CANAL+ and CANALSAT services. It featured an innovative user-friendly interface for selecting programmes and could also record up to 100 hours of high definition (HD) television programming. The case was designed by the Swiss-born industrial designer Yves Behar.

Measurements:
overall: 155 mm x 48 mm x 22 mm, .072 kg
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and electronic components
Object Number:
2009-5086/2
type:
remote control handset
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
cable accessories for Pace 'Le Cube' satellite/internet receiver, 2009

cable accessories for Pace 'Le Cube' satellite/internet receiver, 2009

Cable accessories for Pace CANAL+ 'Le Cube' hybrid HD satellite TV/IPTV receiver and video recorder, manufactured by Pace plc, Hungary, 2009.

original packaging and instructions for Pace 'Le Cube' satellite/internet receiver, 2009

original packaging and instructions for Pace 'Le Cube' satellite/internet receiver, 2009

Original packaging and instruction manuals for Pace CANAL+ 'Le Cube' hybrid HD satellite TV/IPTV receiver and video recorder, manufactured by Pace plc, Hungary, 2009.

Materials:
cardboard
Object Number:
2009-5086/4
type:
packaging and instructional material
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum