Product Description
The Thor Fiber 4-Channel HDMI/YpPbr/Composite to QAM Encoder Modulator is a remarkable device. It's been hailed by numerous AV professional integrators in the USA as the fastest encoder for live video applications. With its low latency SD/HD-SDI input, it can upgrade any headend to offer ultra-fast live HD video distribution. It can reach encoding times from 70ms up to 250ms, perfect for PRO - DVB encoders used with live camera feeds. This encoder modulator can take 1, 2, or 4 channels of SD/HD - SDI feed and generate a QAM, ASI, or IPTV stream. It's being used in many professional and collegiate stadiums. It's a low - cost powerhouse with excellent encoding picture quality. It can function as an encoder, a modulator, an IPTV server, or all three at once. It outputs in MPEG - 2 or H.264 for easy distribution in 720p, 1080i, or 1080p60. Combining channels or stacking units is simple thanks to RF inputs and outputs on each unit, including DVB - ASI input and output for headend contribution. Key features include 70 ms low - latency encoding for low - delay display, 4x HD - SDI input and 1x ASI input / QAM, IPTV, & ASI output, ability to distribute or broadcast any live HD - SDI digital video source, combination of encoder, modulator, IPTV server, & ASI mux, control through a web server on a separate network port, and encoding in MPEG - 2 or H.264 video codecs at 0.5 - 19 Mbps. Technical specifications cover various aspects such as HD - SDI formats (1080p, 1080i, 720p), frame rates (50, 59.94, 60 fps), video and audio codecs, bit rates, ASI input and output, RF output, IP management, IPTV streaming, power input, dimensions (482 x 300 x 44 mm), weight (3.75 kg), and operating temperature (0 - 45 C).
Using this Thor Fiber encoder modulator is straightforward. First, connect your SD/HD - SDI video source to the appropriate input ports. You can choose to input 1, 2, or 4 channels depending on your needs. Then, select the output type you want, whether it's QAM, ASI, or IPTV. You can control the device through the web server on a separate network port. For output, it can be set to MPEG - 2 or H.264 for easy distribution in different resolutions. When it comes to combining channels or stacking units, use the RF inputs and outputs on each unit, including the DVB - ASI input and output for headend contribution. As for maintenance, keep it in an environment with an operating temperature between 0 - 45 C. Make sure the power input is within the 100 - 240 VAC auto - switching range. And always handle it gently as it weighs 3.75 kg. Avoid exposing it to excessive dust or moisture. If you encounter any issues, check the connections and refer to the technical specifications for troubleshooting.
