Thor Fiber H-4K-DUO-MOD 2-Channel 4K HDMI Encoder RF Modulator system integrates H.265 / H.264 encoding, multiplexing, and RF modulation in a 1RU chassis, enabling efficient distribution of Ultra HD and Full HD video over existing CATV coaxial networks or Ethernet IP infrastructure.
The 4k unit accepts HDMI inputs from devices such as satellite receivers, cameras, media players, Blu-ray players, and computers. The video is encoded and modulated into ATSC, DVB-C, DVB-T, or ISDB-T RF channels, allowing it to be distributed over standard coax TV networks.
in addition to RF output, the encoded programs can also be streamed over Ethernet as UDP, RTP, or RTSP multicast IP streams, enabling hybrid RF and IPTV distribution across modern network infrastructures.
Using advanced HEVC (H.265) compression, the system supports Ultra HD resolutions up to 3840 x 2160, delivering excellent picture quality while maintaining efficient bandwidth usage. Multiple programs can be multiplexed onto RF carriers, allowing several channels to be distributed across a single coaxial network.
The modulator provides high-quality RF performance with MER greater than 40 dB and a frequency range of 50-960 MHz, ensuring reliable broadcast distribution for professional installations.
For system flexibility, the unit supports optional ASI input and dual ASI outputs, along with SPTS or MPTS IP transport streams depending on the carrier configuration. The optimized encoding architecture ensures very low latency from encoding to decoding.
Configuration and monitoring are simple through the front-panel LCD display and web-based management interface. The device also features a modular drawer-type design, allowing quick replacement or upgrade of encoding modules when needed.
Applications:
• Hotels and Resorts: Distribute satellite receivers, media players, or information channels across hotel televisions using the existing coaxial CATV network.
• Corporate and Campus TV: Deliver internal corporate broadcasts, meeting rooms, or digital signage to televisions throughout a campus or office building.
• Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities: Provide patient entertainment, hospital information channels, and medical training content over a centralized RF TV system.
• Sports Bars and Restaurants: Broadcast multiple live sports channels from satellite receivers or streaming devices to televisions across the venue.
• Cruise Ships and Marine Installations: Transmit entertainment channels, navigation feeds, and ship information over onboard RF distribution networks.
• Educational Institutions: Universities and schools can broadcast lectures, announcements, and live events through campus television systems.
• Digital Signage Networks: Deliver HDMI content from media players to displays across buildings using RF or IP distribution.