Real Time SDI and HD-SDI to QAM or DVB-C Converter with 1080i or 720p MPEG-2 Encoder. Designed for Real Time MPEG-2 Encoding of Any SDI/HD-SDI Input and Sending it Out via Built In Frequency Agile QAM or DVB-C Modulator. Output Resolution is 1080i or 720p at 16x9. Designed to Present Camera or Server Feeds to Many Viewers via QAM or DVB-C Tuners Built Into All Televisions! Ideal Product to Create In House QAM Channel Inside a Television Station. Supports MPEG-1 Layer II Audio in via "Dual" Mini DIN Connector.

Standard Features:

• Accepts 720p/1080i/480p/480i VGA, Component, or S-Video/ Composite video
• VGA connector in with loopthrough
• Supports analog stereo, digital optical, and coax audio inputs
• Encodes VGA to a high-definition 720p or 1080i MPEG-2 stream
• Outputs a fully frequency agile QAM 64/256 digital cable channel 2-135
• Amplifies for distribution over an on-site broadband cable system with adjustable output level to 29 dBmV, compatible with all cable format broadband systems
• Front-panel buttons and easy to use menus, including inputs, encoding, channel, and RF options.
• Create single-part virtual channels, such as 116, 645 to match Guide channels
• Integrates with RS-232 control and feedback with simple ASCII commands
• Saves power and rack space using efficient design, fan-free cooling, and compact enclosure
• Powers up in less than 4 seconds, no OS overhead
• Includes compact switching power supply
• Ships with 1 RU single rack mount and VGA cable
• Meets RoHS safety and California energy standards
• Free option to drive two to four modulators from a 12 VDC 4A power supply

Applications:

Computer-based presentations over HD television monitors for:

• Corporate presentations or training
• Trade shows
• Digital signage – universities, hotels, retail
• Education

Standard Features:

• Supports both HD and SD MPEG-2 encoding, with auto detection and “virtual” stream replication
• Inputs: One HDMI input
• Optional SDI or HD-SDI input instead of HDMI input
• Outputs:
  • IP stream via GigE port (RJ45)
  • DVB-ASI
  • HDMI video loop through
• Supports 1080i, 1080p, 720i, 720p, and 480i
• Supports HDTV input formats SMPTE-274M/ SMPTE-296M-2001, ITU-R BT.656
• Built-in SSL VPN client for secure transport of streams across the internet or for traversing complicated networks. The tunnel is based on OpenVPN and it works for both multicast and unicast traffic.
• Audio Input: HDMI Embedded, AC3 Embedded, or AES/EBU
• Audio Output: MPEG-1 Layer II, AAC, Embedded pass-through, Ogg Vorbis, optional MP3, or optional “SurCode for Dolby Digital” AC-3
• Tested compatible with major brands of MPEG-2 decoders
• Configure and operate via Remote GUI
• Can be used to store or time-delay incoming stream with optional storage add-on

Applications:

• Affordable MPEG-2 content delivery for STL, etc.
• Uploading News or Quick Clips to central collection servers