8 channel HDMI and SDI Clear CATV RF Modulator QAM, ATSC, DVB-T, ISDB-T

Name: 8 channel HDMI and SDI Clear CATV RF Modulator QAM, ATSC, DVB-T, ISDB-T
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Description

Universal Modulator that's unique design is the most capable Hybrid on the market.

Up to 8 Channels of HDMI or SDI inputs allow you to select either or in the options menu on the simple and creative GUI. This modulator by Thor has independent input cards for flexibility for Digital Modulation because it eliminates the need for HDMI to SDI or SDI to HDMI converters. Simply select which source you want to use and input the channel frequency creating an automated encoding headend device that can clean up your headend and modulation distribution infrastructure.

Each channel can individually be selected as an HDMI or SDI input, it could be switched on the fly using front panel buttons or Thor's dynamic proprietary Web interface. Each of the 8 channels of RF output can be set totally independent as a frequency AND modulation standard. For example, you can input 4 channels as HDMI and set to QAM output and then input 4 channels of SDI and as ATSC output. This flexibility that hasn't been seen before on the market creating a whole new generation of standard for encoder modulation products

The New THOR HYBRID Modulator has an NMS port and LCD display with simple D-Pad buttons for control and easy setup on the fly. It includes and supports the majority of modulation standards found in the world; For example: Clear QAM Annex A and Annex B, ATSC-8VSB, DVB-T, and ISDB-T. The Hybrid modulator supports MPEG2 video encoding up to 25Mbps/channel, Audio AC3 or MPEG1 Layer 2, and AAC, Thor's world-famous, low Latency, and VCT -Virtual Channel Numbers for increased for flexibility. Each CATV RF channel can be set individually, so it does not have to be in a linear 8ch block, feel free to spread out your new custom RF channels all over the existing RF spectrum in your modulation lineup.

Tags: ATSC Encoder Coax to HDMI Digital TV Modulator HDMI over COAX HDMI to ISDB-T RF Modulator

Features

8 Independent HDMI and SDI Inputs - (individually selectable for each of the 8 channels you can output)
HDMI is HDCP compliant for use with any source
SDI Inputs include support for Closed Caption 708
Outputs 8 separate Clear CATV RF channels QAM / ATSC - 8VSB / DVB-T / ISDB-T (selectable in the GUI)
RF output on each of the 8 RF channels can be individually set to a frequency and modulation standard (2 on QAM, 3 on ATSC, 4 on ISDBT, etc)
DVB-C Annex A and B - QAM 64, QAM 256
Supports full HD video up to 1080p/59.94/60, other resolutions included are 1080i, 720p, 480i also supported
Low Latency supported; 3 different latency settings - 100/500/1000ms
Video encoding rate up to 25Mbps
MPEG2 Video Encoding
Dolby AC3 and MPEG1 Layer 2, & AAC audio encoding
VCT - Virtual channel number and Name supported
Frequency - 50Mhz to 900Mhz
NMS web interface controllable
Easy to use web Gui Interface (setup and status)
LED's Status on front panel shows HDMI in blue or SDI in green for easy to see video detect link
LCD Display and front panel control buttons for setup, control and status
Powerful processing with the best MPEG2 video encoding chip
First High Density HDMI and SDI input modulator on the market
Lowest cost per channel in perfect HD resolution for any application from Live Sports, House of Worship, Concerts, Theaters, Malls, Airports, Hotels, Military, Private Enterprise

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8 x HDMI and 8 x HD SDI Clear CATV RF Universal Modulator QAM, ATSC, DVB T, ISDB Thor H-HYBRID-RF-8

First Hybrid Modulator on the market. Up 8 Channels of HDMI or 8 HD/SD SDI inputs allow you to select either or in the options menu on the simple and creative GUI. HDMI is HDCP compliant, works with any HDMI Video source. This modulator by Thor has independent input cards for flexibility for Digital Modulation because it eliminates the need for HDMI to SDI or SDI to HDMI converters. Simply select which source you want to use and input the channel frequency creating an automated encoding headend device that can clean up your headend and modulation distribution infrastructure. Each channel can individually be selected as an HDMI or SDI input, it could be switched on the fly using front panel buttons or Thor's dynamic proprietary Web interface. Each of the 8 channels of RF output can be set totally independent as a frequency AND modulation standard. For example, you can input 4 channels as HDMI and set to QAM output and then input 4 channels of SDI and as ATSC output. This is a flexibility that hasn't been seen before on the market creating a whole new generation of standard for encoder modulation products The New THOR HYBRID Modulator has an NMS port and LCD display with simple D-Pad buttons for control and easy setup on the fly. It includes and supports the majority of Modulation standards found in the world; like Clear QAM Annex A and Annex B, ATSC-8VSB, DVB-T, and ISDB-T. The Hybrid modulator support MPEG2 video encoding up to 25Mbps/channel, Audio AC3 or MPEG1 Layer 2, and AAC, Thor's world-famous Low Latency, and VCT -Virtual Channel Numbers for increased flexibility. Each CATV RF channel can be set individually, so it does not have to be in a linear 8ch block, feel free to spread out your new custom RF channels all over the existing RF spectrum in your modulation lineup. https://thorbroadcast.com/product/8-channel-hdmi-and-sdi-clear-catv-rf-modulator-qam-8230.html

Unboxing Thor HYBRID 8 HDSDI HDMI Clear CATV RF Modulator QAM, ATSC, DVB T, ISDB T HDCP compliant,

This is a revolutionary 8 channel digital HD/SD HDMI Modulator, equipped with 8 HDMI and 8 HD-SDI inputs, each of the 8 inputs cbn me selected as HDMI or SDI. It is perfect for any environment or headend with different video formats, you do not need to use HDMI-SDI converters anymore It supports all modulation standards, DVB-C Annex A&B QAM, ATSC, European DVB-T, and ISDB-T standards all built in with selection options in the GUI. Video input resolution - full HD up to 1080p/60, AC3 Audio encoding. HDMI HDCP compliant, so it will work with any HDMI sources like a DVD player or STB's. It supports low latency mode, so it can be used for live events, distribute All 8 HD channels over coax. It works as an HDMI to RF coax converter and SDI to coax converter. Generates 8 independent CATV channels of your choice, channels do not have to be agile, you can select each one of them anywhere between 2-135 channel. You can set your own VCT - virtual channel number. Unit can be accessed via PC through NMS port where you can assign IP address and access via any browser, all settings can accessed or changed via front panel display and D-Pad buttons.

Model Selection

Part Number: H-HYBRID-RF-8

Specification

*All Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice
Input	8x HDMI Inputs and/or 8 x HD/SD-3G SDI Inputs (SDI has CC 708)
Supported Resolutions	480i 1280x720P 60 / 59.94 / 50 Hz 1920x1080I 60 / 59.94 / 50 Hz 1920x1080P 60 / 59.94 / 50 Hz
Video Codecs	MPEG-2 HD: 1.5 - 24 Mbps
Audio Codecs	MPEG1 Layer 2 Encoding AAC Encoding AC3 Dolby Encoding
Audio Sample Rate	48 kHz
Audio Bit Rates	64 kbps, 96 kbps, 128 kbps, 192 kbps, 256 kbps, 320 kbps
Modulation Standard	1) DVB -C QAM - J.83B, J.83B, QAM 64/256, (US Cable) 2) DVB -C QAM - J.83A, QAM 16/32/64/128/256, (European Cable) 3) ATSC - Constellation 8VSB ( US Off Air TV) 4) DVB-T ( European Off Air TV) 5) ISDB-T ( Latin America Off Air TV)
RF Frequency Range	50 Mhz to 950 MHz 1 KHz Step
RF Power Level	5 - 35 dBmV Adjustable
SDI Input	8 x BNC Connector, support SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G SDI Input (Closed Caption 708)
HDMI Input	8 x HDMI Input connector - HDCP compliant, 480i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p input resolution
Cables Included	8 HDMI/SDI Cables & Power Cord
Power Input	100-240 VAC Auto Switching ~ 20 W
Dimensions	19x17x3 19" Rack Mountable 1U high
Weight	9 Pounds
Operating Temperature	32-110 F

Question and Answers

Question:
I'm in the process of replacing the 480i analog CCTV system on our ship with new 1080 ipcams. Each channel on the modulator is connected to the HDMI output from a raspberry pi. The pi are configured to do one of three things: 1. stream the rtsp feed from an ip camera. This is especially important for deck operations so the bridge can see what is happening. 2.VCN into another computer on the ship and display what that computer is doing (multibeam sonar, USBL, echosounder, Navigation, etc) 3. Run a custom data display showing real-time science data. In addition, we have a 6000m depth rated ROV, which puts out HD SDI video. This goes into an SDI input so people on the ship can watch. The video quality is good, much better than our old analog system. We will be buying a second modulator unit, perhaps just HDMI. A quick question, is there a setting I can massage to get the modulated output on a non-subchannel? e.g. just plain channel 66, not 66-1.

Answer:
In order to have single-digit channel without subchannel, There is a trick you can use it but please test it, not all the TV's support it. In the Major channel number please type 1008, it will be ignored by TV's and on the Minor channel put the channel you require, and just this number will be displayed.

Question:
Please explain operation Thor H-Hybrid-RF MPEG2 in ISDTb H.264 norm in Chile with local TV set tuners, similar to Brazil and Peru

Answer:
according to our experience with the countries using ISDB-T, even ones with H.264 as the standard, the TV tuners are universal and can decode H.264 and MPEG2 as well. We send many devices to Brasil and Peru, and customers are very happy with the performance. A similar case is in the US, even if the standard for ATSC and DVB-C Annex B is MPEG2, most new TV's can decode MPEG4(H.264), Transport Stream. Also, our company has a very good return policy in case it would not work for your customers.

Question:
We have RG-11 in the ground. How many channels can we carry on this cable at 100 ft.? is it possible to send the ATSC or QAM over 1000feet and 2000 feet?

Answer:
Higher frequencies have higher insertion loss in the coax. We have 3 different coax cables available for the TV Distribion networks These are Series 59, Series 6, and Series 11 called RG59, RG6, and RG11. Series 59 is the smallest, and Series 11 is the largest. RJ59 has high signal loss over the length, The RG11 is the best and has lees loss of signal loss over length, but is bulky, hard to install, and relatively expensive when compared to Series 6 coaxial cables. Series 6 is the most commonly used size due to the excellent trade-off in price, size, handling and signal loss. The following information is specific to Series 6 coaxial cable. Coaxial cable loss is normally specified in dB loss per 100 feet of cable. Examples for 6 cables loss in ATSC spectrum, 57 MHz -CH2 has only .15 dB/100’ 207MHz Channel -12 has 3.0 dB/100’, 473Mhz -Channel 14 has 4.5 dB/100’, 695Mhz -Channel 50 has 5.6 dB/100’ Please note that RF slitters add the insertion loss as well, for example, 1x2 slitter has 4.5dB loss, the 1x8 slitter has 12dB. RF signal can be amplified or if the coax distance is too high the best choice is to convert CATV RF to an optical signal and send over the fiber using the CATV RF fiber optic transmitter and receiver. This is the link to the RFOG https://thorbroadcast.com/product/thor-optical-mini-catv-rf-transmitter-45-1000mhz.html https://thorbroadcast.com/product/thor-fiber-optical-mini-ftth-rf-catv-cable-tv-receiver-8230.html

Question:
I have been asked to update the monitor feeds in the newsroom. I’m not sure where to start but I have an idea what I want to do and I am hoping Thor can help. I will have several HDSDI, QAM, and HDMI sources (20 to 30) I need to feed to video monitors in the newsroom. The number of monitors will be 20-30 but should be scalable. These monitors will likely have QAM and HDMI inputs. If QAM is used, I will need the ability to change the content of the modulated channel rather than changing the channel on the tv. The sources will be in-market competition, national news outlets and custom feeds as needed. Once I see something on one of the monitors I like, I want to be able to bring it up on my computer or laptop and listen to it using something like VLC. There could be as many as 20 people viewing different or the same thing at any given time. I’m looking for equipment recommendations and possibly design ideas that I can further research.

Answer:
At first, glance when I read this I thought our Hybrid- 8 would be an ideal unit because it is universal 8 channel HDMI and SDI. And perhaps in some scenarios, it might still be a beneficial unit to have in the office. When I got to the point where you mentioned that you needed to pull up the stream on VLC, I realized you needed the duality of RF coax and IPTV. then we would like to use separate HDMI and SDI IP encoders / QAM modulators : I think you used them before : https://thorbroadcast.com/product/4-hdmi-component-hd-to-coax-and-iptv-hd-8230.html/21 https://thorbroadcast.com/product/1-4-sdi-to-qam-modulators-and-iptv-streaming-encoders.html/0 At this point, I need a more conclusive answer on how SDI feeds and how many HDMI feeds you need, so we can appropriately determine the correct amount of each unit. If you would like to switch the source instead of channels, then you would have to use a combination of HDM Switch + SDI switch connected to the modulators. Signal flow : x HDMI source to x:X HDMI switch to X HDMI modulators H-4ADHD-QAM-IPLL +X SDI sources to X/X SDI Switch to X SDI modulator H-4SDI-QAM-IPLL The modulators would be set to static RF channels, by controlling the HDMI and SDI switch you would inject desired program to the modulator , they would produce static TV QAM channel and IPTV multicast stream at the same time. The only thing is that each time you would switch the sources, it would be about the 5-second gap, our modulators would recognize that this is a different video and it would need to re-encode the video each time. If this is acceptable, then it is a relatively easy task.

Question:
How to send 100 HD-SDI sources to 300 remote locations, the customer has 300 different locations and has fiber connectivity between them. Please suggest the best and highly reliable way to distribute across these locations.

Answer:
So, you have 300 end locations, do you need to receive all 100 SDI's in each of the 300 locations? There is a lot of different ways to do it. 1) use multiple 8ch SDI Transmitters over fiber using splitters and run to 300 locations for 100 SDI videos, you would need : 13x 8channel transmitters H-8SDI-3G-TX https://thorbroadcast.com/product/8-ch-sd-hd-3g-sdi-over-single-fiber-cwdm-uncompressed-rack-mountable.html each transmitter would need to be connected to 1x32 optical splitter than you would need to use 13 8channel SDI receivers in each of the 300 locations to convert it back to SDI You would need to have 13 fibers to each location to do that. 2) if you do not need to have SDI's on the RX side, but the ability to view to those videos: You can encode your 100 SDI video and modulate it to Cable TV QAM channels : you can use this 8channel SDI encoder -QAM modulator : H-HYBRYD-RF-8 The output from those 13 modulators you can connect to 1550nm CATV RF transmitter than using EDFA amplified than using optical splitters we can distribute that to each of 300 locations. each end location would have fiber to RF receiver, so each location will get those 100 channels but in the CATV RF TV channels CATV RF fiber transmitter: https://thorbroadcast.com/product/1550nm-rf-over-fiber-tx-45-870-mhz-2-16-mw.html Fiber optic amplifier : https://thorbroadcast.com/product/20-dbm-edfa-optical-amplifier.html Optical slitters : https://thorbroadcast.com/product/1-x-2-to-1-x-128-fiber-optic-couplers.html CATV RF mini receiver https://thorbroadcast.com/product/thor-fiber-optical-mini-ftth-rf-catv-cable-tv-receiver-8230.html

Question:

I had talked to someone on Friday about a quote for our facility. The gentleman at THOR had recommended the 32 channel IPTV to QAM device. Would need 7 of them.

Currently, we have 32 DirecTV or COX receivers. Option A would be to stick with that. So would need a way to take 32 HDMI signals and get it to an IP Signal to send to the device above.

Option B would be to get a DirecTV 3000 receive or Dish Network Receiver that is outputting to MPEG4.

https://www.technicolor.com/distribute/home-experience/play/com3000-solution

https://www.dish.com/business/downloads/smartbox-product.pdf

Answer:

Here are the links to those units we discussed.

https://thorbroadcast.com/product/4-hdmi-broadcast-encoder-iptv-streamer-and-asi-out-mpeg2-8230.html

https://thorbroadcast.com/product/iptv-to-16-32-clear-channel-rf-qam-atsc-modulator.html/123

And we also make the IP to RF in a 16 channel too.

I just asked my superior here, we have a massive contract with an installer who hundreds of Planet Fitness and other clubs, they are all doing 12-20 channel headends using our 4 Channel modulators.

I think from the beginning of our conversation when you said 36 I thought that was fairly high.

The first thing you might consider is lowering that number, I know my local gym here only has about 10 or so, mostly sports and a couple of news channels, CNN and FOX. Plus all the ESPN, CBS and FOX sports.

Might want to consider it.

This is the modulator that would be ideal for you.

https://thorbroadcast.com/product/8-channel-hdmi-and-sdi-clear-catv-rf-modulator-qam-8230.html

Only because we can get you a stellar discount on this model vs the other ones.

Question:

We are looking for an SDI combiner to RF supporting the Dubai and other Middle East cities modulation standard

Answer:

This unit H-HYBRID-RF-8 is very popular because it is so universal, it has 8 SDI inputs but also 8 HDMI inputs if needed, it supports all the RF CATV modulation standards, so it can be used anywhere in the world

Question:

My setup is shown in the schematic below.

Basically I have multiple HDMI sources going into our surround sound. The surround sound settings also output the audio signal. The HDMI output is split between the TV and a Channelmaster CM-1050 modulator, which combines the signal with our antenna. Although the basic setup works extremely well, the modulator apparently cannot properly handle some of the audio signals. I’m not sure if it is the type of encoding, 5.1 surround, or both. Sometimes there are apparently side channels coming through with no voice, other times nothing.

I would like to confirm that your product can properly handle any audio signal from our players and/or the Chromecast or Firestick after it is output by the surround sound, including Plex personal video server and Netflix.

Answer:

Our Modulator can encode to Dolby AC3 2 Audios when your incoming audio format is PMC ( uncompress Audio).
If your source has already AC3 encoded format our modulator passes 2 first audio

Our suggestion is to set all your HDMI devices to PCM audio output and let our modulator handle the AC3 Dolby audio compression, this way will always consistent.

we do not have complaints about handling the audio, costumes are very happy with the video and audio quality.
I would suggest getting The modulator and trying it, if it doesn't work as you intended you can send it back because there is no way to predict the contablityt with all the equipment on the market.

I think you could be right that the current channel master does not support certain audio's, you'd have to check those specs.

Our PETIT unit does have DD pass through and supports all of those kinds of audio's.

https://thorbroadcast.com/product/petit-hdmi-rf-modulator-1.html

On the webpage there are several youtube videos we have added, some of which shows the demonstration with chromecast and firestick, and the audio goes to the TV without issue.

Those units have a 30 day return policy, so the best option would be to pick one up and try it out. If you find the same result, then one of the 3rd party splitters or switchers might be the root cause of the issue.

But if you plug in either of your streaming sticks, to the modulator, to the TV and it works, then you know all those pieces are accepting and passing the Audio.

Question:

I was wondering if the THOR hybrid 8 we just purchase could use 4 RF carriers rather than 8? The problem we are having is the only 8 consecutive channels we have in this particular system are quite high pushing those channels through the system. Also, I was wondering if we had to use 8 consecutive channels or we could split them up in some way?

Answer:

The H-HYBRYD-RF-8, outputs 8 separate 1 to 1 frequencies, but you can spread them, they do not have to be adjacent.

If you must have 4 frequencies then the only way we can do it is through 2 x 4ch H-4SDI-QAM-IPLL, this unit can mux 1-4 TS's on the single carrier,

This is the link:

https://thorbroadcast.com/product/1-4-sdi-to-qam-modulators-and-iptv-streaming-encoders.html/0

You can also try to switch to 64QAM, it has fever losses over the coax because it has less data density

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