ZeeVee HDb2640 Specification sheet

series
HD Digital MPEG2 Encoder / QAM Modulator
Get Going Guide
HDb2640
HDb2620
HDb2540
HDb2520
The HDbridge™ 2000 Series is a combination
HD MPEG 2 Encoder and frequency-agile QAM
Modulator, all in a 1RU package. There are four differ-
ent models within the series, which allow you to con-
vert a video source in real-time and very high quality
into a digital cable (QAM) channel. This channel is
placed onto standard COAX wiring, where it can be
combined with hundreds of other HDTV channels
and distributed over an entire premise.
This guide will take you through a typical installation
procedure, and will have you broadcasting your own
HDTV channel in about 10 minutes.
For additional assistance, specic details for a
particular model, or more complex installa-
tions, please refer to the ZeeVee Support page at
www.zeevee.com, where you will nd answers
to frequently asked questions, and helpful tips
from ZeeVee experts. If you still cannot nd the
answers you need, our technical support hotline at
877-4ZEEVEE (877-493-3833) is here to help.

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INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
Important Safety Instructions. Save These Instructions.
WARNING: When using electronic products, basic precautions should always be followed, including:
1. Keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Follow all instructions.
4. Do not use this apparatus near water.
5. Clean only with dry cloth.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
9. Power cord must be accessible to allow for the removal of
power from the unit.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
12. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
13. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock do
not place this apparatus in a position where it is exposed
to dripping or splashing liquids, rain, moisture, or
excessively high humidity. Objects containing liquid shall
not be placed in proximity to the unit such that they
present a risk of spillage onto the apparatus.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient
magnitude to constitute a risk to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.
FCC Statement
FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement: This hardware device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a com-
mercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) reorient or
relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver; 3) connect the equipment to an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes
or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specied additional components or accessories elsewhere dened to
be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulations.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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What’s in the box:
HDb2000 Series Modulator
AC Power Cord
Get Going Guide
Table of Contents
Basic Installation................................... 4
Conguring HDb2000 Modulator ...................... 5
Front and Back Panel Details ......................... 6
Contact ZeeVee ................................... 7
Warranty Information ............................... 7
Audio/Video Cables
x2 for HDb2620 and HDb2520
x4 for HDb2640 and HDb2540

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Factory default settings in the product allow HDb2000 Series modulators to broadcast up to 4 HD sources on
RF channels 2 and 3, for reception at connected HDTVs.
1. Apply AC power.
2. Connect the Component (Red/Green/Blue) Video connectors on the AV Cable to the
corresponding Video Outputs on your video source. Use the Composite (Yellow) connector for
closed captioning.
3. Connect either the Digital (Orange) or Analog (Red/White) Audio connectors on the AV Cable to
the Audio Outputs on your video source
4. Connect the Coaxial Output of the HDb2000 to your RF network. CAUTION: The combined
RF output power for each channel is +45dBmV, which may overpower an HDTV if directly
connected. We recommend that you keep the power at each HDTV below +20dBmV.
5. Set the RF input on the TV to Cable Mode (not Air or Antenna).
6. Tune HDTVs to cable channels:
NOTE: Many TVs require a full
channel scan to nd the channels.
HDb2000
RF A
RF Channel
2
HDb2000
RF B
RF Channel
3
AV Input 1 2.1 AV Input 3 3.1
AV Input 2 2.2 AV Input 4 3.2
Basic Installation
Coax cable connects
to coax network
Combiner
Other
+45dBmV
Sources
8:1 Splitters
Coax cables x6 to rest of Coax network
Coax cables x8 to HDTVs HDTVs x8
Coax cables x8 to HDTVs HDTVs x8
Back of HDbridge 2000 Series Modulator
WARNING: +45 dBmV
Do not connect directly to HDTV
RF Output
Audio /
Video Cable
Analog Digital
Audio Out
Video Source
Composite
Video Out
Component
OR
for Closed
Caponing

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In most cases, HDb2000 modulators will only require setting the RF and HDTV broadcast channels.
1. Connect your computer directly to the HDb2000 using a standard Ethernet cable (cross-over cable not
required), or connect the HDb2000 to any LAN that has a DHCP server.
2. After a few moments, an IP address will appear at the top of the front panel display.
3. Using any web browser, go to the IP address to launch Maestro, the conguration tool.
4. You will be directed to a login page:
User Name: admin
Default Password: admin
The User Name will always be “admin.” The default password
is “admin” but it can be changed in the conguration tool.
NOTE: Login is case-sensitive.
5. Tabs across the top allow for different conguration actions.
Click on “Channel Plan” to set the RF channels, channel
names, etc.
6. Click “Apply” to save your changes. Settings are stored in the
unit and not lost on power-down.
Conguring HDb2000
Click Apply
to save your
changes.

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HDb2000 Front Panel
Item Description Function
1 Color Display Displays conguration and system status.
HDb2000 Back Panel
Item Description Function
1 Coax Output
WARNING: High +45 dBmV power
2 independent, frequency-agile QAM RF CATV
output channels for up to 4 video sources.
2 Audio/Video Input for RF Channel A Video: Component
Closed Captioning: Composite
Audio: Digital, Analog
3 Audio/Video Input for RF Channel B
(HDb2640 and HDb2540 only)
Video: Component
Closed Captioning: Composite
Audio: Digital, Analog
4 10/100 LAN Port Conguration and remote management
5 10/100 LAN Port pass-through For simplied wiring and deployment
6 A/C Power Input 120v power
1 2 4 5 6
3
1

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Contact ZeeVee
For support, repairs and warranty service: 877-4ZEEVEE (877-493-3833)
Warranty
Limited Two Year Warranty
ZeeVee warrants your HDb2000 Series Modulator (MODEL NUMBERS HDB2640-NA, HDB2620-NA,
HDB2540-NA, HDB2520-NA) against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the
date of purchase.
Visit www.zeevee.com for complete warranty details.
To Get Warranty Service
Warranty service will be provided by ZeeVee. If you believe you need service for your HDb2000 Series
Modulator (MODEL NUMBERS HDB2640-NA, HDB2620-NA, HDB2540-NA, HDB2520-NA), please contact
ZeeVee directly by calling ZeeVee Support at [phone]. If it is determined that the product needs to be
returned for service or exchange, you will receive a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number. Our agents
will help you through the process through which you can return the product. ZeeVee is not responsible for
Customer products received without an RMA number and may reject such products.
To Get Out-Of-Warranty Service
To obtain out-of-warranty service for your HDb2000 Series Modulator (MODEL NUMBERS HDB2640-NA,
HDB2620-NA, HDB2540-NA, HDB2520-NA), please contact ZeeVee by calling ZeeVee Support at
[phone] for information on the possibility of and any costs for repair or replacement of out-of-warranty
products. No agent, company, dealer, distributor, or person is authorized to change, modify, or extend the
terms of these warranties in any manner.

ZeeVee, Inc. • One Monarch Drive • Littleton, MA 01460 • [phone]