Contemporary Research QMOD-HD HDTV Modulator with QAM Digital Cable Out
Contemporary Research QMOD-HD HDTV Modulator w/ QAM Digital Cable Output
CR QMOD™ technology is opening the door to new HDTV applications. The QMOD-HD HDTV Modulator enables cost-effective distribution of HD digital signage and HD subscriber sources using existing broadband coax cabling in sports, retail and entertainment facilities, corporate offices, colleges, schools and worship centers.
- Create your own on-site HDTV broadband distribution system using a variety HD, SD, and AV sources
- Distribute digital signage, satellite, cable, and media as HD digital cable channels over existing broadband wiring
- View HD sources at any destination using HDTV displays or tuners
Features
- Accepts 720p/1080i/480p/480i VGA, Component, or S-Video/Composite video
- Employs pro-grade HD encoding by NTT that minimizes artifacts for motion video and signage "tickers"
- Merges audio with video from analog stereo, digital optical and coax inputs
- Creates a high-definition 720p/1080i MPEG-2 stream for broadcast
- Delivers a fully 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
- Sets up with front-panel buttons and easy to use menus, including inputs, encoding, channel, and RF options.
- New! 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
- Mounts in optional 1RU single (RK1) or dual (RK2) 19" rack kits
- Meets RoHS safety and California energy standards.
Integration
- Connect one source to VGA, Component, or S-Video/Composite inputs
- Component pass-through on RGB connector allows use of locking BNC-HD15 cable for professional sources and connection of scaler component video via HD15-HD15 cable
- VGA sources usually require a VGA scaler to provide 720p/1080i scan conversion and image scaling
- Connect audio to digital optical, coax, or stereo audio inputs
- Select inputs, channel, resolution, and RF output parameters from front-panel menus
