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  HDbridge 2500/2600-DT Configuration Guide    

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HDbridge 2500/2600-DT Configuration Guide  

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Welcome to ZeeVee.

ZeeVee products convert your video and audio source 
to a digital cable channel and broadcast it over coax to 
all your HDTVs. This guide walks you through basic and 
more enhanced setup for ZeeVee’s HDbridge 2500/2600 
DIRECTV Series modulators. 

If you run into problems during setup, feel free to contact 
Technical Support at +1(877) 4-ZEEVEE (1.877.493.3833).

Important Safety Instructions. Save These Instructions.

WARNING: When using electronic products, basic precautions should always be followed, including:

 1

.  Keep these instructions.

  2.  Heed all warnings.
  3.  Follow all instructions.
  4.  Do not use this apparatus near water.
  5.  Clean only with dry cloth.
  6.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the 

manufacturer’s instructions.

  7.  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 

stoves, or other apparatus (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.

  8.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. 
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. 
The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the 
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

  9.  Power cord must be accessible to allow for the removal of power 

from the unit.

 10.  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly 

at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from 
the apparatus. 

 11.  Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for 

long periods of time.

 12.  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
 13.  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required 

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to 
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

 14.  WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not 

place this apparatus in a position where it is exposed to dripping 
or splashing liquids, rain, moisture, or excessively high humidity. 
Objects containing liquid shall not be placed in proximity to the unit 
such that they present a risk of spillage onto the apparatus.

The  lightning  flash  with  arrowhead  symbol,  within  an 
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” with-
in  the  product’s  enclosure  that  may  be  of  sufficient  
magnitude to constitute a risk to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is 
intended to alert the user to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in 
the literature accompanying the product.

CAUTION:

 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 

DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). 

NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. 

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

ZeeVee Modulator

AC Power Cord

H25 Audio/Video Cables

x2 with HDb2520-DT and HDb2620-DT

x4 with HDb2540-DT and HDb2640-DT

Table of Contents

Front and Back Panels  . . . . 4

Basic Installation  . . . . . . . . 5

Beginning setup  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Tuning your channel at  
the HDTV (Auto Scan) . . . . . . . . . . 5

Front Panel Configuration 6-7

Setting the RF broadcast  
channels or power   . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cable TV Channels vs RF 
Frequency (MHz) Map   . . . . . . . . . 7

Maestro Configuration . . 8-9

Connecting with Maestro . . . . . . . 8

Configuring RF numbers  
and virtual channels   . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Labeling channels with channel  
and content information  . . . . . . . . 8

Using other Maestro tabs . . . . . . . 9

Troubleshooting   . . . . . . . 10

Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Contact ZeeVee  . . . . . . . . 12

What’s in the Box

Here’s what you can expect to find when you open the package:

FCC Statement

FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement: This hardware device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and 2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause 
undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to 
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) reorient or 
relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver; 3) 
connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; 
4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications not 
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate 
the equipment. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified ad-
ditional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, 
they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulations.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

Summary of Contents for HDbridge2000 Series

Page 1: ...HDbridge 2500 2600 DT CONFIGURATION GUIDE HDb2520 DT HDb2540 DT HDb2620 DT HDb2640 DT NA ...

Page 2: ...ion point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ZeeVee Modulator AC Power Cord H25 Audio Video Cable...

Page 3: ... Run the Auto Scan through the menu system of your HDTV to find the channels Basic Installation Model Number Name and description of unit Color Display Displays configuration and system status 5 Way Control Navigate options on front panel display Coax Output Up to 2 paired frequency agile QAM RF CATV output channels for up to 4 video sources Output power can be set between 45 to 25 dBmV using the ...

Page 4: ...quential Map for configuring RF numbers and virtual channels The Cable TV Channels vs RF Frequency MHz Map shows how the RF channels are paired and matched with RF frequency You will need to refer to this map when configuring RF numbers and virtual channels IMPORTANT NOTES RF numbers are applied in pairs based on the frequency map For instance if you enter RF 2 then RF 3 automatically populates RF...

Page 5: ...assword Login is case sensitive 5 After you log in the Maestro Status tab appears Here you can see the general information status Configuring RF numbers and virtual channels 1 Click on the Channel Plan tab 2 Click in the RF field and enter the RF number as you choose from the RF Frequency Map on page 7 Make sure you ve reviewed the RF Frequency Map Important Notes before completing this task 3 Cli...

Page 6: ...ent retail price of the ZeeVee Equipment If ZeeVee chooses to repair or replace the ZeeVee Equipment or to refund the purchase price this will be the exclusive remedy With the exception of any warranties implied by the law of any country or state of the U S this express limited warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties guarantees agreements and similar obligations of ZeeVee THE ABO...

Page 7: ...h a postcard stamp Customer Details Product Details End User Company Name Serial Number an 11 or 12 digit number End User Address 1 Model Number End User Address 2 Date of Purchase Installation State Province if US or Canada Invoice or PO Number Country Dealer Installer Company Name Telephone Telephone Email Email Contact Name Contact Name Fill out the form attach a stamp and mail to ZeeVee Maestr...

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