NOTE: The HDB2520 ships with two 3 ft. Hydra AV cables.

HDbridge 2000 Series encoder / modulators are designed especially for high channel density environments where rapid deployment, advanced management and compatibility are critical you can practically feel the confidence that’s built into every unit!

FEATURES

A/V Capture

Two Component video inputs – 720p, 480p/i

Integrated Closed Caption support

Analog and Digital Audio
Digital MPEG2 Encoding

Up to 36Mbps sustained average encoding rate

Audio encoded into AC-3

User-settable program information

RF Modulation / Channel Upconversion

Well-formed QAM 256 6Mhz channel, inserted onto any blank channel

Independently Frequency agile from 50 to 858Mhz (Channels 2-135)

Supports STD, HRC or IRC cable standards

SPECIFICATIONS

Video Input

Component Video x2 or x4: DIN connector HDbridge end, RCA connectors for HD source

Closed Caption: EIA/CEA-608 captions accepted over composite video input

Audio Input

Stereo Analog and Digital Audio x2 or x4: DIN connector HDbridge end, RCA connector, 75 Ohm 0 to 0.7v at Audio source
Internally encoded into Dolby Digital AC-3

Video Encoder

Encoder Video Profile: MPEG2 HD Profile 2: ISO13818-2 MP@HL

Traffic Shaping: Variable Bit Rate

Video Transport Bit Rate: 38.78 Mbps

Video Encoding Data Rates: Variable, 10 Mbs – 24 Mbs per channel

Average Encoding Data Rate: 18 Mbs per channel

Encoding Latency: Programmable 100 msec to 400 msec

Color Profile: 4:2:0

GOP Size: 16

Video, Audio PID: Programmable

Program Information: Programmable

Audio EncoderEncoder Audio Profile: ATSC A/52, Dolby(r) Digital (AC-3)

Modulator/Upconverter

Modulation Types: QAM 256 (ITU-T J83 Annex B) Interleaving modes: (64,2) only

Cable Standard: HRC, IRC or STD

Frequency Range: Independently Frequency Agile from 54 to 864MHz (Channels 2-135)
-2 kHz resolution
-+/- 30 ppm accuracy
-+/- 35 ppm stability

Output Power: +45 dBmV typical

Output Level Adjust: 25 – 45 dBmV in 1dBmV steps

MER: 38 dB typical

I/Q Amplitude Imbalance: < 1% typical

Spectral Tilt: <= 1dB over 6MHz typical Control/Setup

Network interface: 10/100 mb Ethernet via RJ45 connection
IP address via DHCP or set by user
HTML/Javascript served web interface for easy configuration
Telnet connection for CLI scripting
Easy firmware updates
All settings saved in NV storage

Front Panel Color Display: Quickly obtain status at a glance

General

Power: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, 60W max. 30W Typical. IEC 60320-C14

Cooling: Dual Internal cooling fans, Front Inlet, Rear Exhaust

Mounting: Rack ears shipped attached. 1RU high

Enclosure Type: Metal

Enclosure Dimensions: 1.72″ H x 17.33″ W (without rack mount ears) x 9.9″ D

System Weight: 6.25lb (2.84 kg)

Temperature/Humidity: Operating +32F to +113F (0C to +45C) / 10% to 80%, non-condensing

Vibration: NSTA 1A in carton

MTBF: 45,000 hours

Compliance: FCC Class A

Warranty: 2 years