ZeeVee HDB2640-DT 4 Channel HD MPEG2 Digital Video Encoder/QAM Modulator

Product Overview

The ZeeVee HDB2640-DT is a 4-channel HD MPEG-2 digital video encoder and QAM modulator in the HDbridge2000 series, designed for DirecTV-based hospitality headend systems with HDMI input sources. It encodes four HDMI channels from DirecTV satellite receivers to discrete QAM digital channels for distribution over coaxial RF infrastructure at up to 1080p resolution. As a ZeeVee HDbridge2000 HD encoder QAM modulator, the HDB2640-DT is purpose-built for hotels and resorts that need four HD channels from DirecTV HDMI-output receivers distributed over an existing coaxial plant without additional chassis hardware. This standalone unit is an MPEG-2 encoder for coax distribution in DirecTV hospitality environments where four independent HD QAM channels are required.

Product Description

The HDB2640-DT accepts four HDMI inputs from DirecTV-compatible satellite receivers and encodes each to HD MPEG-2, supporting resolutions up to 1080p and modulating the encoded output onto four discrete QAM channels for delivery over coaxial distribution. At four channels in a single standalone unit, it is the highest-channel-count standalone HDMI encoder in the ZeeVee HDbridge2000 DirecTV series. Each channel is independently assignable to a QAM frequency within the facility's channel plan, allowing integration into an existing lineup alongside other content sources without interference. The HD MPEG-2 output maintains full HD quality through to QAM-capable guest room televisions throughout the property. As a standalone rack-mount unit, the HDB2640-DT installs directly in the headend room without requiring an external chassis, reducing space and complexity in mid-to-large hospitality deployments. Integrators building or expanding DirecTV headends for hotels, resorts, and extended-stay facilities will find the HDB2640-DT the most efficient four-channel HDMI encoding solution in the HDbridge2000 DirecTV line.

Key Features

• 4-Channel HDMI HD Encoding — Encodes four independent DirecTV HDMI sources in a single standalone unit at up to 1080p.
• DirecTV Compatibility — Engineered for HDMI-output DirecTV satellite receiver integration.
• 1080p HD MPEG-2 Output — Delivers full HD quality encoded channels for QAM distribution to guest room televisions.
• QAM RF Output — Four independently assignable digital QAM channels over coaxial infrastructure.
• Standalone Operation — No external chassis required; self-contained rack-mount enclosure.
• Independent Channel Configuration — Each channel configured separately for QAM frequency and encoding parameters.

Typical Applications

• Hotels and resorts distributing four DirecTV HD channels over coaxial to guest rooms at up to 1080p
• Mid-to-large hospitality properties expanding DirecTV QAM headend channel count
• Extended-stay and full-service properties using current DirecTV HDMI-output receivers

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the HDB2640-DT and the HDB2640-NA?

Both encode four HDMI channels to QAM at up to 1080p. The HDB2640-DT is engineered for DirecTV receiver compatibility, while the HDB2640-NA is the general North American version for any HDMI source. If your sources are DirecTV receivers, use the HDB2640-DT.

Does this unit support 1080p encoding?

Yes. The HDB2640-DT encodes HD MPEG-2 at up to 1080p, delivering full HD quality from DirecTV source to QAM channel output.

Is an external chassis required?

No. The HDB2640-DT is a self-contained standalone rack-mount unit.

What if I need more than four channels?

Multiple HDB2640-DT units can be combined in a headend room, or the HDbridge3000 chassis platform provides a modular path to 24 channels per chassis.