ZeeVee HDb2000 User manual

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ZeeVee Quick Start Guide
Welcome to ZeeVee!
All ZeeVee products convert your video source to a digital TV channel and
broadcast it over coax to all your HDTVs. This guide walks you through basic
setup for ZeeVee’s HDbridge 2000 Series modulators. If you run into any prob-
lems during installation, refer to the Support page on www.zeevee.com or feel
free to contact your distributor for help.
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Product Details
HDbridge 2000 Front and Back Panels
What’s in the box:
ZeeVee Modulator
Quick Start Guide
Hydra Audio/Video Cables
x2 with HDb2620 and HDb2520
x4 with HDb2640 and HDb2540
HDb2380 cables must be purchased separately.
Sold Separately:
VGA/DIN Cable
Analog AV Cables
Power Cord
Model Number Name and description of the unit.
Color Display Displays conguration and system status.

Audio/Video Inputs
HDb2640 / HDb2620
HDb2540 / HDb2520
Video: Component
Teletext: Composite
Audio: Digital, Analog

Coax Output
HDbridge 2000 Default
+45dBmV Power - do not
connect directly to HDTVs.
Up to 2 paired, frequency-agile DVB-T/C RF
CATV output channels for up to 8 video sources.
Output power can be set between +25 to
+45 dBmV using the Maestro web interface.
HDb2380 Audio/Video Inputs Video: Composite
Audio: Analog
10/100 LAN Port Conguration and remote management
A/C Power Input 100-240VAC / 50-60Hz

 
 



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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.
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 interference 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 commercial 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.
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.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Details ............................................................2
Contents & Safety ..........................................................3
Basic Installation
HDb2640 | HDb2620 | HDb2540 | HDb2520 .................................4
HDb2380 .............................................................5
Conguration
Front Panel Conguration ................................................6
Advanced Conguration .................................................7
General Information
Warranty & Contact Information ...........................................8
Declaration of Conformity ................................................8
For instructions in French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish, go to:
http://www.zeevee.com/support/conguration/hdbridge2000
Contents &Safety

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Basic Installation
Component Video Source VGA Video Source
VGA/DIN Cable*
RF Output Hydra A/V Cable
Audio Out Video Out VGA
Video Out
Analog
Audio Out
OR
for
Teletext
only
WARNING: +45 dBmV
Do not connect
directly to HDTV
CompositeComponentAnalog Digital
Coax cable connects
to coax network
Factory default settings in the product allow HDb2000 Series modulators to broadcast up to 4 HD sources for reception
at connected HDTVs.
1. Apply 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 teletext only.
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 Coax Output of the HDb2000 to your RF network.
CAUTION: The RF output power for each channel is 45dBmV, which may overpower an HDTV if
directly connected. We recommend you keep the power at each HDTV below +20dBmV.
5. Set the RF input on the TVs to DVB-T.
6. Tune HDTVs to the TV channels in Table 1.
Network ID: 12338 (factory default)
NOTE: Many TVs require a full channel scan
to nd the channels.
See the Conguration section on pages 6-7
for instructions on changing the settings.
Table 1
DVB-T Factory Defaults
Ch. 21
(474 MHz)
Ch. 22
(482 MHz)
Ch. 23
(490 MHz)
Ch. 24
(498 MHz)
Logical
Channel # 1234
Optional DVB-C Channel Plan
Frequency
85 MHz
Frequency
93 MHz
Logical
Channel # 1234
*VGA/DIN cables are sold separately and can be purchased from your distributor.

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Basic Installation
FactorydefaultsettingsallowHDb2380modulatorstobroadcast8SDsourceswith compositevideo andanalog audioon 2RF
channels over coax cabling, for reception at connected HDTVs. HDb2380 supports DVB-C cable format only.
1. Apply power.
2. Connect a Composite Video source to any Composite Video Input of the HDb2380.
3. Connect the Analog Audio.
4. Connect the Coax Output of the HDb2380 to your RF network.
CAUTION: The RF output power for each channel is 45dBmV, which may overpower an HDTV if
directly connected. We recommend you keep the power at each HDTV below +20dBmV.
5. Set the TVs to Cable (not Air or Antenna) and DVB-C, inputs.
Specify Symbol Rate 6750 KS/sec.
6. Tune HDTVs to the TV channels outlined in Table 2.
Network ID: 12338 (factory default)
NOTE: Many TVs require a full channel scan
to nd the channels.
See the Conguration section on pages 6-7
for instructions on changing the settings.
Table 2
HDb2380 Factory Defaults (DVB-C Only)
Frequency
85 MHz
Frequency
93 MHz
Logical
Channel
Number
1 5
2 6
3 7
4 8
Audio /
Video Cable Back of HDb2380 Modulator
RF Output
Audio Out Video Out
Composite Video Source
Coax cable connects
to coax network
WARNING: +45 dBmV
Do not connect
directly to HDTV

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Conguration
Front Panel Conguration
ZeeVee modulators typically only require setting the RF channels. This can be done using the Front Panel controls.
1. Unlock the panel by pressing / holding together the arrow buttons
until “Setup” lights up. Press “OK” to enter the Conguration screen.
2. Use the the arrow buttons ( ) to go to each item you want to congure
(such as RF Number or RF Power), then press “OK” to edit the highlighted eld.
Use the  arrow buttons to scroll through the options for that eld.
3. Once you’ve made changes, press “OK” to accept them. You can then select
the next item for conguration.
4. When nished making changes, use the arrow buttons ( ) to scroll
down to select “Apply,” then click “OK” to save your changes.
Note: The front panel locks automatically after a few seconds. To make more
changes, press/hold the buttons again to re-enter the setup screen.
Go to the Advanced Conguration section on Page 7 for more complex settings.
For additional help and troubleshooting, visit our website:
http://www.zeevee.com/support/conguration/hdbridge2000
Setup Screen
Conguration Screen
Active Conguration Screen

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When other changes are required, the web-based interface (Maestro) should be used.
1. Connect your computer directly to the ZeeVee modulator using a standard Ethernet cable
(cross-over cable not required), or connect the unit to any LAN that has a DHCP server.
NOTE: Macs will require connection via Switch or LAN, they will not support direct-connect
to the Ethernet port.
2. After a few moments, an IP address will appear at the top of the front panel display.
3. Using any web browser (Chrome or Firefox preferred),
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 number,
channel names, video source, etc.
NOTE: RF numbers are entered in pairs based
on frequency.
6. Click “Apply” to save your changes. Settings are
stored in the unit and not lost on power-down.
For questions and more complex conguration settings,
go to our website for additional information:
http://www.zeevee.com/support/conguration/hdbridge2000
Advanced Conguration
Click Apply to save
your changes.
Maestro Login Screen
Maestro Status Screen
Maestro Channel Plan Screen

Contact ZeeVee
For support, repairs and warranty service, contact the distributor where you purchased the product. For additional questions, call
+1 877-4ZEEVEE ([phone]).
Warranty
Limited Two Year Warranty
ZeeVee warrants your HDb2000 Series Modulator (MODEL NUMBERS HDB2640-EU, HDB2620-EU, HDB2540-EU, HDB2520-EU, HDB2380-EU)
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 through our Distribution partner(s) in the country of purchase. If you believe you need service for your
HDb2000 Series Modulator (MODEL NUMBERS HDB2640-EU, HDB2620-EU, HDB2540-EU, HDB2520-EU, HDB2380-EU), please contact your local
distributor where you purchased the product.
If it is determined that the product needs to be returned for service or exchange, you will receive a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number.
Your distributor 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.
If your distributor is unable to resolve your concerns, you may also contact ZeeVee directly by email at [e-mail] or by calling
ZeeVee Support at +1 877.493.3833.
To Get Out-Of-Warranty Service
To obtain out-of-warranty service for your HDb2000 Series Modulator (MODEL NUMBERS HDB2640-EU, HDB2620-EU, HDB2540-EU, HDB2520-EU,
HDB2380-EU), please contact your local distributor where you purchased the product. You may also contact ZeeVee by email at [e-mail] or
by calling +1 877.493.3833 for information on the possibility of and any costs for repair or replacement of out-of-warranty products. No agent, com-
pany, dealer, distributor, or person is authorized to change, modify, or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner.
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer’s Name: ZeeVee, Inc.
1 Monarch Drive, Suite 200
Littleton, Massachusetts
01460 USA
declares that the product
Product Name: HDbridge 2000 Series
Regulatory Product Number: HDB2380
HDB2640
HDB2540
HDB2620
HDB2520
(all product options on all variants)
conforms to the following Product Specications:
Safety: IEC 60065: Audio, Video and similar electronic apparatus
IEC 60065: 2001 (Seventh Edition) + A1:2005
EMC: RF Emissions per FCC Part 15 / Canada CS-03 / European EN55022 : Class A
EN55024: European Union (RF Immunity/Susceptibility)
EN61000-4-2: Electrostatic Discharge
EN61000-4-3: Radio Frequency Interference
EN61000-4-4: Electrical Fast Transients
EN61000-4-5: Surge
EN61000-4-6: Conducted Radio Frequency Interference
EN61000-4-8: Magnetics
EN61000-4-11: Dips and Interrupts
The listed products herewith comply with the requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the
Low Voltage Directive 2—6/95/EC and carry the CE-Marking accordingly.
All listed products meet the RoHS guidelines for electronic components, and hardware. This complies with the requirements of the (RoHS 2)
DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 8 June 2011 governing the use of the substances: Lead, Mer-
cury, Hexavalent Chromium, Cadmium, Polybromated Biphenyls, Polybromated Diphenyl Ether, Pentabromodiphenyl Ether, Octabromodiphenyl Ether,
Decabromodiphenyl Ether.
Stephen Metzger
Vice President of Engineering
Direct all specic inquires to the ZeeVee, Inc. Engineering Department
April 9, 2013
General Information
Contact and Warranty
[phone] Phone
ZeeVee, Inc.
Missenden Abbey | London Road | Great Missenden | Bucks | HP16 OBD | United Kingdom
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