
RF Modulation and IP Encoding in one Chasis
Ideal for organizations looking for an easy and affordable way to create a digital head-end for distributing large numbers of AV sources to an unlimited amount of displays, the HDbridge3000 provides a reliable way to deliver multiple channels of video simultaneously within a compact 3RU footprint. Whether you are distributing SD or HD content, over RF or IP, the ZeeVee HDbridge3000 provides the flexibility needed.
The HDbridge3000 is modular with hot-swappable cards, allowing you to mix and match cards with different interfaces and resolution as needed. Populate the chassis with up to 72 channels of SD over RF, 24 channels of HD over RF (with the optional IP streams) or 48 channels of H.264 IP streams. Combine multiple HDbridge3000 units to increase the number of channels.
Increase Security
The HDbridge3000 has built-in Emergency Alert System capability. The ZeeVee Emergency Alert System (EAS) can tie into national or local alert systems. ZeeVee processes alerts sent with either EAS-NET or MPEG streaming. When an alert is active, all current audio and video will be interrupted and replaced with the alert.
Configure, Manage, and Monitor with Ease
The HDbridge3000 built-in management software, called Maestro, makes it simple to set up and manage channels, content, and more from anywhere on your network. ZeeVee RF Modulation products autodetect each other and all devices to managed from one user interface without having to log into multiple devices.
Create Custom Channels
On certain media modules for the HDbridge3000, there is an option an extra channel, called ZvShow, that offers looping customized content. ZvShow will play a video file on a separate channel to enable you to use displays to play commercials, showcase menus, or as digital signage.
Control Set-Top Boxes
The HDbridge3000 management software can control DirecTV and other supported receivers directly from the web interface. You can turn the receiver on or off, change channels, as well as edit a channel’s on-screen display name.
Chassis and Card Options

HDbridge3000 Chassis
Designed for high-channel density environments where rapid deployment, advanced yet intuitive management, rack space savings and future proofing your installation is critical. Because the critical components are hot-swappable, the HDbridge3000 provides 24/7 operation and zero downtime.
- 12 Media module slots
- Redundant and hot-swappable media modules, fans, and power supplies.
- Compact 3RU form-factor.

HD-SDI Media Module
- Encodes/modulates two HD-SDI sources up to 1080p
- Outputs 2 x digital HD channels in QAM or DVB-T/C
- Rebuffered, retimed loop output from each input for external chaining of video sources
- Delivers up to 24 channels per chassis
- Includes ZvShow, EAS, ZvSTB functionality
- Cables sold separately

Unencrypted HDMI Media Module
- Encodes/modulates two unencrypted HDMI sources up to 1080p
- Outputs 2 x digital HD signals in QAM or DVB-T/C
- Optional simultaneous IP stream output on certain models
- Delivers up to 24 channels of HD per chassis
- Independent delayed matched audio on each channel
- Closed-captioned capability
- Includes ZvShow, EAS, ZvSTB functionality

Composite Media Module
- Encodes/modulates six composite sources up to 480i
- Outputs 6 x digital SD signals in QAM or DVB-T/C
- Delivers up to 72 channels of SD per chassis
- Advanced 3D filtering
- Closed-captioned capability
- Includes EAS and ZvSTB functionality
ZeeVee composite breakout cable required for warranty coverage

Component/VGA Media Module
- Encodes/modulates two sources up to 1080p YPbPr and VGA on 1080i/p cards
- Encodes/modulates two up to 720p YPbPr and VGA on 720p cards
- Outputs 2 x digital HD signals in QAM or DVB-T/C
- Optional simultaneous IP stream output on certain models
- Delivers up to 24 channels of HD per chassis
- Independent delayed matched audio on each channel
- Closed-captioned capability
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H.264 Media Module
- Encodes four channels of unencrypted HDMI
- Outputs four channels of h.264/MPEG-4 AVC video streams over an IP network
- Supports 480i/p, 720i/p and 1080i/p resolutions
- Delivers up to 48 channels per chassis
HDBridge3000 Part Numbers
North America
International
Product Name | Part Number | Product Description |
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HDb3000 H.264 MPEG 4 IP Media Module Blade | 3KHXM4i | HDb3000 HDMI H.264/MPEG4 IP Media Module Blade is a HD video encoder with IP out only used in HDbridge3000 Chassis that includes 4 Unencrypted HDMI inputs that support 480p, 720p and 1080p with embedded digital audio or analog audio and has H.264/MPEG4 IP UDP, and RTP. Includes up to four (4) HLS streams per HDMI Input. No delay match analog audio or closed caption support. Cables sold separately. No ZvShow. |
HDb3000 HDSDI RF/IP Media Module Blade | 3KSDI2Ri | HDb3000 HDSDI RF/IP Media Module Blades is a HD video encoder/modulator Media Module used in HDbridge3000 Chassis that includes 2 HDSDI video inputs with embedded digital audio up to 1080i/1080p with loop through output and is Mpeg2 RF output configurable for QAM or DVB-T/C and UDP IP stream output. Cables sold separately. No ZvShow. |
HDb3000 HDSDI Media Module Blade | 3KSDI2R | HDb3000 HDSDI Media Module Blade is a HD video encoder/modulator used in HDbridge3000 Chassis that includes 2 HDSDI video inputs with embedded digital audio up to 1080i/1080p with loop through output and is Mpeg2 RF output configurable for QAM or DVB-T/C. Cables sold separately. |
HDb3000 HDMI RF/IP Media Module Blade | 3KHVE2i | HDb3000 HDMI RF/IP Media Module Blade is a HD video encoder/modulator used in HDbridge3000 Chassis that includes 2 Unencrypted HDMI inputs up to 1080i/1080p with embedded digital audio or analog audio and is Mpeg2 RF output configurable for QAM or DVB-T/C and UDP IP stream output. 2 delay match analog audio output for analog audio input. Closed Captions supported. Cables sold separately. No ZvShow. |
HDb3000 HDMI Media Module Blade | 3KHVE2R | HDb3000 HDMI Media Module Blade is a HD video encoder/modulator used in HDbridge3000 Chassis that includes 2 Unencrypted HDMI inputs up to 1080i/1080p with embedded digital audio or analog audio and is Mpeg2 RF output configurable for QAM or DVB-T/C. 2 delay match analog audio output for analog audio input. Closed Captions supported. Cables sold separately. |
HDb3000 Component/VGA RF/IP Media Module Blade | 3KAVE2IH | HDb3000 Component/VGA R/F Media Module Blade is a HD video encoder/modulator used in HDbridge3000 Chassis that includes 2 DIN inputs for up to 1080i/1080p component video/digital and analog audio or VGA video/analog audio and is Mpeg2 RF output configurable for QAM or DVB-T/C and UDP IP stream output. Closed Captions supported on component input. Cables sold separately, requires "Hydra" DIN cables Zv709 (component), ZV710 (VGA), Zv739 (mini-DIN for DTV H25). No ZvShow. |
HDb3000 Component/VGA Media Module Blade | 3KAVE2RH | HDb3000 Component/VGA Media Module Blade is a HD video encoder/modulator used in HDbridge3000 Chassis that includes 2 DIN inputs for up to 1080i/1080p component video/digital and analog audio or VGA video/analog audio and is Mpeg2 RF output configurable for QAM or DVB-T/C. 2 delay match analog audio output for analog audio input. Closed Captions supported on component input. Cables sold separately, requires "Hydra" DIN cables Zv709 (component), ZV710 (VGA), Zv739 (mini-DIN for DTV H25). |
HDb3000 2 Channel Component 720p HD MPEG2 Media Module Blade | 3KAVE2R7 | HDb3000 Component/VGA Media Module Blade is a HD video encoder/modulator used in HDbridge3000 Chassis that includes 2 DIN inputs for up to 720p component video/digital and analog audio or VGA video/analog audio and is Mpeg2 RF output configurable for QAM or DVB-T/C. 2 delay match analog audio output for analog audio input. Closed Captions supported on component input. Cables sold separately, requires "Hydra" DIN cables Zv709 (component), ZV710 (VGA), Zv739 (mini-DIN for DTV H25). |
HDb3000 Composite Media Module Blade | 3KSVE6R | HDb3000 Composite Media Module Blade is a SD video encoder/modulator Media Module used in HDbridge3000 Chassis. 6 composite video/analog audio inputs via 3.5mm connector. MPEG2 RF output configurable for QAM or DVB-T/C via 6 digital channels using 2 QAM RF frequencies or 6 digital channels via 3 DVB-T/C frequencies. Supports Closed Captions. Cables sold separately, requires ZeeVee CAVC6 break out cables. No ZvShow. |