8 x ATSC Inputs to IP model description

8 independent off-air ATSC tuner inputs to IP TS SPTS multicast or unicast outputs. PN H-8ATSC-IP Each TS program - "subchannel" from any ATSC channel can be converted to an IP stream - UDP/RTP/RTSP

Description

RF to IP Gateway

Broadcast FULL HD IPTV content from 8 TV frequencies that can be ATSC / QAM / DVB-S2 / ISDB-T / DVB-T

AIR / Cable / SAT to LAN & WIFI IP Devices

EXAMPLE: Model numbers can be ( H-8QAM-IP ---- H-8ATSC-IP ---- H-8DVBT-IP )

In today's digital RF, each 6Mhz off-air ATSC (8VSB) channel or CABLE TV QAM channel can contain many TV programs. For example, 57Mhz is Ch #2; it can have programs 2.1, 2.3, and so on. This unit can convert all the TV programs inside the 8 frequencies and convert them directly to IPTV multicast or unicast, as well as to MUX'd ASI output. The unit features 2 ASI inputs as well, so it can be a multi-ASI input to IP gateway too.

Converts 8 antenna RF (off air) or cable frequencies (channels) / ALL received TV services from each > TO > IPTV streaming SPTS
Outputs up to 45x SPTS RTP/UDP multicast streams that you can receive on any computer, tablet, mobile, or IP decoder

The 8 RF Tuner Input Multiplexer is the latest demodulation and multiplexing device for digital TV broadcasting head-end systems, with TS output through ASI and IP ports. It can multiplex up to 8 tuned channels and 1 ASI input to one MPTS. This multiplexer supports auto-generation of PSI/SI information, PID re-mapping, service filtering, and PCR adjusting. This unit can be used in either MPTS format or SPTS, allowing you to aggregate all your programs from the tuner or parse them through selection options in the program menu to customize the IP output. This unit's incredible integration and cost-effective design make this device readily available and it is now widely used in the next generation of CATV broadcasting systems.

This is the simplest way to convert existing RF channels to IP streams in a clear and direct manner. This unit does not encode; it is just a gateway, so if the incoming cable QAM channels are MPEG2, then the output IP channels will be MPEG2. The same goes for H264 as well. This is an easy way to grab OTA or QAM frequencies and directly convert them to RTP/UDP streams for an existing IPTV channel lineup

RF to IP Gateway + RF Transmodulator

Take existing Broadcast RF channels and convert them to IP streams PLUS convert them to RF channels

This unit can take existing ATSC channels and convert them to IP streams and QAM RF channels simultaneously (RF input = IP + RF output)

RF Inputs can be ATSC / QAM / DVB-S2 / ISDB-T / DVB-T

RF Outputs can be ATSC / QAM / ISDB-T / DVB-T

EXAMPLE: Model numbers can be: (H-8ATSC-IP-8ATSC ---- H-8ATSC-IP-8QAM ---- H-8QAM-IP-8ATSC ---- H-8QAM-IP-8QAM --- H-8DVBS-IP-QAM)

This gateway and transmodulator is a unique device that can easily convert existing RF streams from up to 8 frequencies to IP and RF channels. This will allow you to add any RF to an existing RF channel bank, as well as create IP streams for easy access via LAN. For example, you can convert DVB-T to IP and QAM, or you can convert ATSC to IP and QAM, or also use it as a translator so you can take 8 QAM frequencies and convert them to IP and 8 QAM (different frequencies, if you like to rearrange your channel lineup). The vast array of options makes this an ideal headend piece to quickly and efficiently become more dynamic, add free OTA channels to a QAM headend, or simply create a RF to IP gateway with existing RF programs. This is the exact same unit that is mentioned above, with the added benefit of transmodulation; we can essentially mix and match any RF to any RF with a couple of exceptions. Please contact your local dealer or Thor directly for more information.

Tags: Coax Multiplexer

Features

H-8ATSC-IP 8 Channel ATSC 8VSB Off-Air Antenna to IPTV Gateway

The Thor Broadcast H-8ATSC-IP is a professional 8 channel ATSC to IP gateway designed to receive over-the-air digital TV channels from an antenna and convert them into IPTV transport streams for distribution over a LAN network. This model is built specifically for ATSC 8VSB off-air broadcast signals, commonly used in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other ATSC television markets.

Each of the 8 built-in ATSC tuners can be tuned to a different RF broadcast frequency. The unit demodulates the received antenna channels and makes the TV programs available as IP streams. This allows free-to-air ATSC channels from a rooftop antenna, MATV system, or RF headend to be delivered to IPTV set-top boxes, computers, digital signage players, monitoring systems, or other IP video devices.

8 ATSC Antenna Inputs to IPTV Streaming

The H-8ATSC-IP is ideal when multiple off-air TV channels need to be converted from RF coax into network video. Instead of running coax to every TV or receiver location, the antenna feed can be brought into the gateway and then distributed over the existing Ethernet network using multicast or unicast IP streaming.

A single ATSC RF channel can contain multiple sub-channels, such as 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, or 2.4. The H-8ATSC-IP can detect the programs inside each tuned ATSC carrier and output the selected services as IP transport streams. This makes it useful for facilities that need to capture local broadcast stations and deliver them through an IPTV system.

How the H-8ATSC-IP Works

Connect your ATSC antenna feed, RF distribution system, or off-air coax source to the tuner inputs. Each tuner is assigned to the desired 8VSB broadcast channel. The unit receives and demodulates the ATSC RF signal, extracts the transport stream, and outputs the selected TV services over Ethernet as IPTV streams.

The output can be configured for multicast or unicast delivery depending on the network design. Multicast is typically used when the same TV channels need to be viewed by many IPTV devices across the building, campus, hotel, school, or broadcast facility.

Key Features

Model: H-8ATSC-IP
8 independent ATSC 8VSB off-air antenna tuners
Converts ATSC RF antenna channels to IPTV streams
Supports IP transport stream output over Ethernet
Supports UDP, RTP, and RTSP streaming
Supports multicast and unicast IPTV output
Can stream selected TV programs and sub-channels from received ATSC frequencies
Useful for local broadcast channel capture and IPTV redistribution
Supports MPEG-2 and H.264 video formats depending on the received broadcast
Supports common broadcast audio formats including AC3
Includes ASI input and ASI output for professional broadcast integration
Web based management and network control
1RU rackmount chassis for headend installation

Typical Applications

Off-air ATSC antenna to IPTV distribution
Local TV channel streaming over LAN
Hotel, school, hospital, campus, and enterprise IPTV systems
Broadcast monitoring and RF to IP conversion
MATV antenna system to IP network conversion
Replacing long coax distribution runs with Ethernet based video delivery
Capturing local ATSC channels for IPTV headends

Why Use ATSC to IP?

Traditional antenna systems require RF coax distribution, splitters, amplifiers, and signal balancing. With the H-8ATSC-IP, off-air antenna channels can be converted at the headend and moved across the facility as IP streams. This can simplify distribution, reduce coax cabling requirements, and allow the same channels to be viewed by IPTV decoders, PCs, monitoring software, or compatible streaming devices.

The gateway is especially useful in locations where free local broadcast channels need to be available on an internal network. Instead of installing individual ATSC tuners at each display location, the H-8ATSC-IP centralizes reception and distributes the channels through the network.

Network Output

The H-8ATSC-IP outputs IPTV transport streams through its Ethernet interface. The streams can be used in multicast IPTV systems with IGMP network switches, or configured as unicast streams for direct point-to-point delivery. This gives system integrators flexibility when designing private IPTV networks for commercial and professional applications.

Professional Headend Design

The unit is housed in a compact 1RU rackmount chassis, making it suitable for broadcast racks, telecom rooms, AV headends, cable TV rooms, and IPTV equipment racks. The front panel provides status indicators, control buttons, display screen, Ethernet ports, ASI connections, and USB access for system operation and monitoring.

H-8ATSC-IP Summary

The Thor Broadcast H-8ATSC-IP is a compact and reliable solution for converting up to 8 ATSC off-air RF channels into IPTV streams. It is designed for facilities that want to bring local antenna TV into a managed IP video system without using separate ATSC receivers at every location. With support for multicast and unicast streaming, web management, ASI connectivity, and 8 independent tuners, the H-8ATSC-IP is a practical bridge between traditional antenna RF and modern IPTV distribution.

Drawings

Model Selection

Model	Description	Input
H-8ATSC-IP	8 x ATSC Antenna Tuners to IPTV	8 x ATSC Antenna
H-8QAM-IP	8 x CABLE QAM Tuners to IPTV	8 x CABLE QAM
H-DVBS2-IP	8 x Satellite S2 Tuners to IPTV	8 x Satellite S2
H-DVB-T-IP	8 x DVB-T Tuners to IPTV	8 x Satellite S2
H-ISDB-T-IP	8 x ISDB-T Tuners to IPTV	8 x Satellite S2
H-8ATSC-IP-8ATSC H-8ATSC-IP-8QAM H-8QAM-IP-8ATSC H-8QAM-IP-8QAM H-8DVBS-IP-8ATSC H-8DVBS-IP-8QAM H-8DVBS-IP-8DVBT H-8DVBT-IP-8QAM	8 ATSC to 8 ATSC and IP out 8 ATSC to 8 QAM and IP out 8 QAM to 8 ATSC and IP out 8 QAM to 8 QAM and IP out 8 DVBS/S2 to 8 ATSC and IP out 8 DVBS/S2 to 8 QAM and IP out 8 DVBT to 8DVB-T and IP out 8 DVBT to 8QAM and IP out

Accessories & Upgrades

Specification

*All Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice
Input	PN: H-8ATSC-IP PN: H-8QAM-IP PN: H-8DVBS-IP PN: H-DVB-T-IP PN: H-ISDB-T-IP	8 x ATSC Antenna 8 x Cable QAM 8 x Satellite S2 8 x DVB-T Antenna 8 x ISDB-T Antenna
Supported Resolutions	All HD and SD
Video Codecs	MPEG-2 HD 1.5-19.5 Mbps H.264 HD 0.8-19.5 Mbps
Audio Codecs	MPEG-1 Layer II MPEG-2 AAC MPEG-4 AAC AC3 Dolby
Audio Sample Rate	48 kHz
Audio Bit Rates	64 kbps, 96 kbps, 128 kbps, 192 kbps, 256 kbps, 320 kbps
Modulation Standard	ATSC, DVB-C, DVB-S2 (model dependent)
RF Frequency Range	30-960 MHz for QAM and ATSC, 850-2100Mhz for L-band
Input RF Power Level	5-35 dBmV
IPTV Output	MPTS over UDP, RTP/RTPS out as mirror of ASI output (RJ45)
Power Input	100-240 VAC Auto-Switching ~ 20 W
Dimensions	19 x 9 x 3 Inches
Weight	6 Pounds
Operating Temperature	32-110 F

Question and Answers

Question:
We currently have one unit that does what we are looking for, but we are currently experiencing some issues and would also like to have another vendor option so we are not locked into just this one piece of equipment. So, just a quick recap of what we discussed regarding what we're looking for in this encoder. We need it to be capable of receiving 8 separate ATSC and/or QAM signals. Each input should be capable of outputting all of the programs or cherry-picking individual programs and outputting simultaneously to a QAM modulator and IP address, which can support unicast or multicast. Each output should have a dedicated QAM channel and IP address and port #. The QAM modulator should output 8 RF carriers and provide a minimum of 25dBmV, but preferably 40dBmV. EAS is also a big one for us. We would like the EAS to be able to override the current programs with the EAS message when the EAS alert is detected. Our EAS is a multicast stream with a dedicated port #, and when this dedicated multicast IP and port # is detected, it automatically overrides all programs with the EAS message for the duration of the EAS message. We have some equipment that is capable of just detecting the EAS stream and overriding the programs that way, and other equipment requires a trigger in the form of a dry contact along with the EAS IP stream. I imagine that is software related.

Answer:

This is the perfect solution for you: 8 x ATSC or Satellite Antenna Tuners to IPTV & ASI Output H-8QAM-IP H-8ATSC-IP. Or this one: 4 x Satellite or ATSC IRD Decoder to IP, ASI H-IRD-V4-ATSC H-IRD-V4-QAM. This is a link: https://thorbroadcast.com/product/4-x-satellite-or-atsc-ird-decoder-to-ip-and-8230.html

Question:
I need a device that will intake the OTA signal and convert it to QAM output. Need 16 or 32 QAM. Also, I need information on the 16 QAM to IP

Answer:
We have 16 RF tuners to IP and 16 tuners to IP + RF Out They can be configured and ordered with different modulation type tuners. One group converts RF to IP only The second RF to IP and RF out (it works as an IP gateway and RF to RF transmodulator) Please find my answers below: I need a device that will intake the OTA signal and convert it to QAM output. Need 16 or 32 QAM. The best unit to do that is H-16ATSC-IP-16QAM: 16 ATSC to 16 QAM and IP out https://thorbroadcast.com/product/16-rf-tuners-to-iptv-ts-qam-output.html/116 Also, I need information on the 16 QAM to IP and product for OTA signal to QAM H-16QAM-IP - 16 QAM to IP Gateway OTA signal to QAM H-16ATSC-IP-16QAM: 16 ATSC to 16 QAM and IP out

Question:
I want a device that takes analogue and digital (QAM 32,256) through cable and gives output in the form of SPTS IP

Answer:
Yes, the ideal product for QAM to IP. The unit has 16 independent tuners; it can be tuned to any QAM frequency. Any program muxed on this frequency will be available as a UDP multicast SPTS stream. https://thorbroadcast.com/product/16-rf-tuners-to-iptv-ts-qam-output.html/117 Please check and let me know if that would work for you. However, unfortunately, we do not make any gateways that convert Analog NTSC RF to IP. For the analog channels, those would need to be decoded to CVBS video/audio or to HDMI using Analog STBs and connected to the video encoders like this one: H-4ADHD-QAM-IP-LL 4ch CVBS or HDMI inputs https://thorbroadcast.com/product/4-hdmi-component-hd-to-coax-and-iptv-hd-8230.html/21 4-24ch HDMI encoders: https://thorbroadcast.com/product/4-8-16-24-hdmi-iptv-streaming-8230.html/216

Question:
I'm interested in using an RF to IP gateway and have a few questions about its setup: If I connect a single coaxial cable from a high-powered antenna (which picks up all available over-the-air ATSC channels) to the RF input of the gateway, will the device be able to detect multiple OTA channels, such as Channel 2 and its subchannels, as well as Channels 4, 5, 11, and their subchannels? Can it break these channels into separate IP streams? I've seen a setup where an Ethernet line connects to a switch, and from the switch, multiple feeds go to tuners or TVs. In this case, does the switch need to be an unmanaged switch, or does it need to support specific protocols for the network to function correctly?

Answer:
The ATSC model will pick up all the minor channels behind the major channel. The OTA inputs can be set to any non-adjacent carrier and converted to IP UDP unicast, multicast streams. You can use an unmanaged switch; but that is more relevant to how you plan on using the device. Generally speaking, all modern switches come equipped with all the necessary means to ensure interoperability. You can plug in multiple Gateways into a switch as well. Specifically, the options with this model are UDP, RTP and RTSP. Your network should be able to handle that, but also make sure you have the bandwidth available (depending on how many OTA channels you decide to convert to IP).

Question:
I'm looking at the H-8ATSC-IP product. We want to receive off air from broadcast stations and cherry pick selected subchannels for transport to a transmitter site via a private IP radio link which is capable of about 100 Mbps. I'm not sure what to do at the receive end but we need to feed ATSC 1.0 into an exciter. This exciter has ASI and TSoIP inputs. We would like to put as many programs as possible through the system. H.264 encoding?

Answer:

Thanks for reaching out about the H-8ATSC-IP.

This is simply a gateway, you would not be able to change any of the data rates of video protocols. However you can cherry pick your channels from 8 Major's of your choosing. We do have IP to RF Edge QAM devices, but if your Exciter only accepts ASI and TSoIP, then I would think you can use the UDP or RTP streams from the 8ATSC-IP model. However all of this would still remain in MPEG2, the original CATV channels you pull from the OTA. If you want those channel in H264 you would need to decode then encode those particular channels. There isn't an efficient or easy way to transcode at a high density, I would think that you would want to do that prior to hitting your IP radio link so you can subsequently capture more sub-channels prior to the IP conversion. There is a rather common solution, albeit not elegant; utilizing standard STB's to capture the RF ATSC programs, output via HDMI and into high density encoders which output H264. https://thorbroadcast.com/product/qam-catv-rf-and-atsc-rf-to-hdmi-decoder-stb-8230.html https://thorbroadcast.com/product/4-8-16-24-hdmi-iptv-streaming-8230.html/216