...smarter, higher-density HD video distribution at NAB 2013. Using only 1 RU, ZeeVee's new HDbridge 2000 Series encoder/modulator units can be easily combined to distribute hundreds of channels over existing coaxial cabling to an unlimited number of HDTVs, which drastically lowers deployment costs and simplifies installations. Both MPEG2 video and AC3 audio encoding also ensure compatibility with any HDTV available, making the devices ideal for cost-effective, local broadcasting of HD channels in a wide variety of environments including sports bars, educational and corporate campuses, healthcare facilities, hotels, stadiums, and houses of worship.

The HDb2620 and HDb2640 offer two and four 1080p/i channels, respectively, while the HDb2520 and HDb2540 provide two and four 720p channels. To ensure rapid deployments, the devices allow users to set all channels simultaneously. The HD encoders/modulators also provide breakthrough cable management capabilities by featuring commercial-grade DIN connectors that fan to both digital and analog audio for maximum flexibility. The result is dramatically reduced rack-wiring, faster setups, and easier diagnostics.

Using powerful encoding, the encoders/modulators enable the transmission of two frequency-agile channels per QAM while each channel also offers 45 dBmV of output power to provide strong signal strength for large deployments. All HDbridge 2000 Series units also provide ADA compliant closed-captioning support and feature qeb-based Maestro headend management software to provide local and/or remote management of all channels. ZeeVee's entire family of HD encoders/modulators is now available through BTX.