ZvBox 180

1080 resolution at a breakthrough price in our most popular easy to deploy chassis

VGA and HD video distribution over easy to use coax

The ZvBox® 180 is the newest member of ZeeVee’s line of HD encoder / modulators. With an upgraded video processor, you can now have 1080 performance at a very affordable price, front-panel configuration and easy rack or shelftop deployment Tough-to-reproduce video like sporting events and scrolling text look remarkably smooth and clean.

ZvBox^® 180
Combo HD MPEG2 Encoder
QAM Modulator
1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p / 480i

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Ideal Applications

Distribute HD channels in sports bars, corporate offices, stadiums and arenas, MDUs, assisted living facilities, college dormitories, houses of worship, retail, and other commercial spaces, over existing coax
Distribute one digital signage player to unlimited displays. Just tune it in - no boxes required at each TV
Share HD video sources in a residential setting without pulling miles of cables or cutting into walls

Key Features

up to 1080p output for maximum HD performance at a remarkably low price
Simple front panel controls mean setup takes minutes
Durable chassis, fan cooled and rack-mountable for worry-free installation
Closed Caption capability with the optional ZvCC module

A/V Capture
	Rapid configuration via easy-to-use front panel Two separate video input paths, VGA and Component Input selection via IR, USB or front panel 1080p, 1080i 720p, 480p and 480i on Component input EDID feedback to computer or signage player to help eliminate overscan cropping Digital audio inputs
HD MPEG2 Encoding
	35Mbps sustained average encoding rate Encoding of PCM audio inputs, pass-through of encoded audio input Digital and Visual Watermarking for content theft prevention User-settable program information
RF Modulation / Channel Upconversion
	Well-formed QAM 256 or QAM 64 6Mhz channel, inserted onto any blank channel Frequency agile from 50 to 864Mhz (Channels 2-135) Built-in spectrum analyzer for scanning the entire cable spectrum for other channels Supports STD, HRC or IRC cable standards

Video Input
Component Video (Y, Pr, Pb)	RCA connectors, 75 Ohm 0 to 0.7v Resolutions Supported: 1080p, 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 VGA 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 1920x1080p30 or 1280x720p60.
Audio Input
SPDIF Digital Audio	Physical Connections TOSLINK optical RCA 75 ohm USB as PCM audio device Formats 48k, 44.1k, 32k bit PCM AC-3 Pass-through
Assignment	Audio inputs can be assigned to either video input
Video Encoder
Encoder Video Profile	MPEG2 HD Profile 2: ISO13818-2 MP@HL (1920x1080 or 1280x720)
Traffic Shaping	Variable Bit Rate
Video Transport Bit Rate	38.78 Mbps in QAM 256, 26.97 Mbps in QAM 64
Video Encoding Data Rates	Variable, 7 Mbs - 38 Mbs
Average Encoding Data Rate	35 Mbps
Encoding Latency	Programmable 100 msec to 400 msec
Color Profile	4:2:0
GOP Size	24
Intra DC Precision	8 to11 bit, programmable
Video, Audio PID	Programmable
Program Information	Programmable
Content Watermarking	Digital and Visual
Audio Encoder
Encoder Audio Profile	ATSC A/52
Digital Pass-through	Dolby Digital© (AC-3) 1 to 5.1 channels
RF Spectrum Analysis
Built-in spectrum scanning and reporting across all channels	Reports Analog, Digital or Open channels STD/HRC/IRC cable plan detection
Modulator/Upconverter
Modulation Types	QAM 256, QAM 64 (ITU-T J83 Annex B) Interleaving modes: (64,2) only
Cable Standard	HRC, IRC or STD
Frequency Range	50 - 850 MHz (channels 2-135) 2 kHz resolution +/- 30 ppm accuracy +/- 35 ppm stability
Output Power	+25 dBmV typical
Output Level Adjust	5 - 25 dBmV in 1dBmV steps
MER	36 dB typical
I/Q Amplitude Imbalance	< 1% typical
Amplitude Flatness	+/- 1dB over 6 MHz typical
Configuration and Control
Front Panel Configuration	Parameters saved in NV storage
PC software GUI or Command Line	USB Parameters saved in NV storage
Input Switching	Front Panel, IR, or USB
General
Power	100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 25 Watts
Cooling	Internal fan, side/back flow
Mounting	Optional rack-mounting ears (included) Rubber feet for counter or shelf
Enclosure Type	Metal
Enclosure Dimensions	1.7" H x 14.8" W x 4.9" D 4.32 cm H x 37.6 cm W x 12.45 cm D
Carton Dimensions	5.125" H x 18"W x 9.75" D 13.0 cm H x 45.7 cm W x 24.77cm D
Shipping Weight	5.07 lbs (2.3 kg)
Temperature/Humidity	Operating +32F to +113F (0C to +45C) / 10% to 80%, non-condensing
Vibration	NSTA 1A in carton
MTBF	30,000 hours
Compliance	Safety UL60065 FCC Class B
Part number	ZP180-NA
Model name	ZvBox 180
Warranty	1 year

ZvBox180 and ZvBox170 feature an easy to use front panel for configuration. Everything you really need to do is available there. See our ZvBox front panel configuration page to learn more.

If you want to get creative, ZvBox allows you to set channel names, customize idle screens with the customer's logos, and even change the 'heartbeat' watermark in the lower right corner with an image of your choosing. These settings, as well as those available through the front panel are done by a software application running on your PC called ZvConfig. Your ZvBox is connected to your PC via USB. See the ZvConfig page to learn more.