ZvPro™ 250 - Professional HD Video Distribution

ZvPro® 250
Combo HD MPEG2 Encoder / QAM Modulator
1080p / 1080i / 720p60 / 480p / 480i

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Breakthrough Price and Simplicity

VGA and HD video distribution over coax wiring

Top of the line ZvPro® 250 revolutionizes the way HD video is distributed on-premise. A combination HD encoder and RF modulator in a 1RU package, ZvPro 250 makes it affordable to create an HDTV channel and distribute it over simple-to-use COAX wiring to every on-premise HDTV. Our best video procesor enables 1080P and 1080i encoding for an unsurpassed viewing experience.

Ideal Applications

  • Creating HD head-ends in commercial settings, including hospitality, stadiums, education, healthcare, etc.
  • Distributing razor-sharp digital signage without the need for players at each display
  • Delivering two languages of HD video on two separate channels to unlimited displays

Key Features

  • Heavy-duty construction includes robust internal power supply, fan cooling and steel chassis for durability
  • 1080 capability allows use of widest range of sources, produces maximum picture resolution
  • NEW 2-channel audio capability delivers a video stream in two different languages - on two different channels!
  • NEW Closed Captioning capability with the optional ZvCC module
  • RS-232 port for integration with standard control systems
  • Three year warranty
ZvPro 250 Specifications
Video Input
Component Video (Y, Pr, Pb) RCA connectors, 75 Ohm 0 to 0.7v
  • Buffered and looped
Resolutions Supported:
  • 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i 59.94 frames/fields per second
Computer VGA (Analog) HD-15 connector, 75 Ohm RGB 0 to 0.7V, Separate H and V sync
  • Buffered and looped
Resolutions Supported:
  • 640x480, 720x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1152x864, 1176x664, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1360x768, 1440x900 at 60 70, 72, 75, 85 Hz. 1680x1050 and 1920x1080 at 60 Hz
    VGA resolutions are broadcast centered in the best vertical fit into 1920x1080 or 1280x720 at 60 frames per second.
Audio Input
SPDIF Digital Audio Physical Connections
  • TOSLINK optical, buffered and looped
  • RCA 75 ohm, buffered and looped
  • USB as PCM audio device
Formats
  • 48K bit PCM
  • AC-3 Pass-through
Analog R/L via RCA, buffered and looped 16-bit 48K bit sampling
AssignmentAudio inputs can be assigned to either video input
Video Encoder
Encoder Video ProfileMPEG2 HD Profile 2: ISO13818-2 MP@HL (1920x1080 or 1280x720)
Traffic ShapingVariable Bit Rate
Video Transport Bit Rate38.78 Mbps
Video Encoding Data RatesVariable, 7 Mbs - 30 Mbs
Average Encoding Data Rate25 Mbps
Encoding LatencyProgrammable 70 msec to 400 msec
Color Profile4:2:0
GOP Size16
Intra DC Precision8 to11 bit, programmable
Video, Audio PIDProgrammable
Program InformationProgrammable
Content WatermarkingDigital and Visual
Audio Encoder
Encoder Audio ProfileATSC A/52
Digital Pass-throughDolby Digital© (AC-3) 1-5.1 channel, Dolby© E, Linear PCM
RF Spectrum Analysis
Automated spectrum scanning and reporting across all channels
  • Analog/Digital or Empty channel
  • Relative Channel Power
  • STD/HRC/IRC detection
Modulator/Upconverter
Modulation TypesQAM 256 (ITU-T J83 Annex B) Interleaving modes: (64,2) only
Cable StandardHRC, IRC or STD
Frequency Range50 - 900 MHz (channels 2-141)
  • 2 kHz resolution
  • +/- 30 ppm accuracy
  • +/- 35 ppm stability
Output Power+25 dBmV typical
Output Level Adjust0 - 20 dB of attenuation in 5dB steps
MER34 dB typical
I/Q Amplitude Imbalance< 1% typical
Amplitude Flatness+/- 1dB over 6 MHz typical
Control/Setup
Powerful command line interfaceRS-232 or USB
Parameters saved in NV storage
Input SwitchingIR, RS-232, USB or Front Panel
RS-232 Port 9,600 baud
8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
hw/sw flow control supported
General
Power100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 25 Watts
CoolingInternal fan, front/back flow
MountingDetachable rack-mounting ears
Rubber feet for counter or shelf
Enclosure TypeMetal
Enclosure Dimensions1.72" H x 17.0" W x 5.75" D
4.37 cm H x 43.18 cm W x 14.61 cm D
Carton Dimensions5" H x 21"W x 10" D
12.7 cm H x 53.34 cm W x 25.4 cm D
Shipping Weight5.5 lbs (12.13 kg)
Temperature/HumidityOperating +32F to +113F (0C to +45C) / 10% to 80%, non-condensing
VibrationNSTA 1A in carton
MTBF30,000 hours
ComplianceSafety UL60065
FCC Class B
Part numberZP250-NA
Model nameZvPro 250
Warranty3 years