A real HDTV modulator must produce a channel every modern television locks onto cleanly β with no blocking, no audio drift, and no interference with the channels already on the line. The MINIMOD 2+ earned NAB Product of the Year, CE Pro Best, and CEDIA Best of Show because it broadcasts HDTV at true broadcast quality: 1080p/60, +45 dBmV output, and MER above 45 dB from the headend to the farthest HDTV.
Recognition
The HDTV Modulator Broadcasters Have Trusted Since 2017
When a facility needs to broadcast its own HDTV channel to every set, the VeCOAX MINIMOD 2+ is the HDTV modulator professionals specify β award-winning, US-built, proven on 50,000+ installations.
How an HDTV Modulator Works
HDMI In β A Real HDTV Channel on Every Set
An HDTV modulator broadcasts your HDMI source as a full high-definition television channel over coax, so every HDTV in the building receives it exactly like a network HD station.
- Connect any HDMI source β set-top box, player, HDTV camera, or PC
- Assign the HDTV channel on the LCD; the source becomes an HD station
- Feed the HDTV channel into the coax distribution or a combiner
- Scan each HDTV once and the channel locks in at full 1080p
- No quality loss, no per-TV tuner box, no streaming dependency
- Add modulators for more HDTV channels and combine onto one coax
Setup
Broadcast an HDTV Channel in Under a Minute. No Computer Required.
Rival HDTV modulators need a PC session to commission. The MINIMOD 2+ exposes the HDTV channel, format, and level on a color LCD β launch an HDTV channel without a computer.
- The display reports the active HDTV channel, frequency, and lock at all times
- Set the broadcast standard and HDTV channel with the front buttons
- Self-contained β no console software, serial dongle, or driver to chase
- Power on β set the HDTV channel β land coax β scan β on the air in HD
Works on Your Existing Line
Your HDTV Channel Sits Right Beside Your Current Channels
Broadcast the HDTV channel as QAM for cable or ATSC for antenna β it folds straight into the HDTV lineup the building already tunes.
The modulator emits a compliant HDTV broadcast channel, so the source tunes like a network HD station. Cable (QAM) HDTVs list it among the cable channels; antenna (ATSC) HDTVs add it to the HD grid β switch on the panel.
DVB-T/C and ISDB-T HDTV carriers are supported too, so this one HDTV modulator fits any plant worldwide and feeds HD, 4K, and 8K sets.
Remote Control
Manage Your HDTV Modulators From Any Browser
The panel commissions HDTV channels; the optional LAN page lets you re-channel and verify HD lock from the desk when units live in a rack.
- Re-channel the HDTV output and trim level remotely over the LAN
- Manage a stack of HDTV modulators from one browser console
- Works in any computer or phone browser β no client to install
- Carrier-lock readouts confirm each HDTV channel is broadcasting clean
Audio
HDTV-Grade Picture, HDTV-Grade Sound
HDTV means HD sound as well. The modulator embeds broadcast Dolby Digital into the HDTV channel so audio lands on every set perfectly synced.
- Dolby Digital / LPCM is carried within the HDTV channel transport
- Audio holds sync with the HDTV picture across long coax β no drift
- Relays 5.1 surround intact from compatible HDMI sources
- Clean dialogue, music, and effects on every HDTV
Installation
Three Connections. Done.
HDMI in. HDTV channel out. One scan. The source is live in full 1080p on every HDTV with synced audio.
An HDTV modulator install is fast: connect the HDMI source, feed the F-type coax output into the distribution (or a passive combiner), assign an HDTV channel on the LCD, and rescan. No network build, no per-TV boxes, no IT ticket β the in-wall coax carries the HDTV channel.
The MINIMOD 2+
An HDTV Modulator With Broadcast-Headend Quality
Palm-sized aluminum build, true 1080p HDTV encoding, and a front-panel LCD β the professional way to broadcast HDTV on coax. Made in USA with a 5-year warranty.
The VeCOAX MINIMOD 2+ broadcasts HDTV the way TV operators do it: full 1080p at 60fps MPEG-2 video, Dolby Digital audio, +45 dBmV RF output for long runs, a built-in color LCD for computer-free setup, and support for every worldwide TV standard. One small box turns any HDMI device into an HDTV channel that reaches unlimited sets over existing coax.
Rack Solutions
Stack Multiple HDTV Channels in 1RU
Need several HDTV channels? Mount up to four MINIMOD 2+ HDTV modulators in a single 1RU rack panel for a tidy, professional multi-channel headend.
The optional 1RU rack panel holds up to four HDTV modulators in one rack space, with front-panel access and proper airflow. Combine their outputs with a passive combiner and you have a clean multi-channel HDTV lineup riding a single coax β ideal for AV closets, server rooms, and broadcast facilities.
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High Density
10+ HDTV Channels with the MiniBlade Kit
For large HDTV lineups, the VeCOAX MiniBlade system packs 10 or more modulator units into a single rack β each fully independent so one HDTV channel can never take down the rest.
When you need many HDTV channels at once, the MiniBlade rack kit delivers maximum density with independent power per unit. There is no shared point of failure: every HDTV channel runs on its own, which is exactly what 24/7 commercial systems demand.
Compatibility
Every HDTV Tunes the Channel β HD, 4K, and 8K
The HDTV channel is a standard digital broadcast, so any HDTV tuner decodes it in full definition β from an older HD set to a new 8K display.
Because the HDTV channel follows broadcast spec, compatibility is automatic. The modulator resolves color, frame rate, and audio sync internally, so the picture renders correctly on every HDTV brand and resolution with no per-set setup.
Features
Built to Broadcast HDTV Flawlessly
Every detail exists to broadcast your HDMI source as an HDTV channel with broadcast stability and effortless setup.
Front-Panel Color LCD
Set your HDTV channel, modulation, and output level on the built-in display β no laptop, no web hunting.
One-Click Channel Recall
Bank and recall the entire HDTV channel plan in one tap on a re-rack.
Full Channel Customization
Place the HDTV carrier to the hertz and label the channel per location.
True 1080p@60 HDTV Encoding
1080p60 motion encoding keeps live HDTV content crisp on the largest panels.
MPEG-2 Broadcast Standard
MPEG-2 HDTV carriage is what every TV tuner expects for universal decode.
+45 dBmV Output
A +45 dBmV carrier delivers the HDTV channel down long coax with no amp.
MER >45 dB
High MER keeps the HDTV channel pristine at the most distant set.
Full Digital DDS
DDS synthesis packs HDTV carriers tightly with no spurious into neighbors.
Secure Web Remote
Secured browser control for HDTV modulators in racks and closets.
Unlimited HDTVs
One HDTV channel serves five sets or five thousand at no per-screen cost.
Built-In Test Pattern
An HDTV color-bar carrier appears with no HDMI present to verify the run.
HDMI Licensed + Full EDID
HDMI-licensed input with full EDID control for a reliable HDTV source handshake.
Watch the Demo
See an HDTV Channel Broadcast Over Coax in Real Time
From wiring an HDMI source to watching the HDTV channel on every set β the whole process in under five minutes.
Full walkthrough: HDMI hookup, HDTV channel assignment on the LCD, distribution over coax, HDTV scan, and stacking multiple HDTV channels. Duration: 4 min 30 sec.
Applications
Where an HDTV Modulator Shines
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Hotels & Resorts
Broadcast an amenity HDTV channel to every guest-room set.
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Sports Bars
Put one game feed on an HDTV channel every screen in the room tunes.
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Churches
Carry the worship camera as an HDTV channel to overflow and lobby sets.
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Hospitals
Distribute HDTV education channels throughout the hospital.
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Schools
Broadcast an HDTV announcement channel campus-wide over coax.
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Corporate
Put HDTV dashboards and town-halls on a channel for every meeting room.
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Residential
Share one HDTV channel across every set in the home.
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Government
Deliver secure HDTV channels over coax for facilities and operations.
Why PVI
Why This Is the Best HDTV Modulator
Cheap HDTV modulators downscale and stutter at 30fps. The MINIMOD 2+ broadcasts a true 1080p60 HDTV channel that stays flawless on the farthest set.
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Competitors
✓$445 β Today's Deal
✕$469+
✓HDMI 2.0b Input β Top Quality
✕HDMI 1.4 β outdated handshake; may limit newer HDR sources
✓True 1080p @ 60fps HDTV
✕30fps β Soft, Stuttery HDTV
✓Color LCD β Setup Without a Computer
✕Requires PC for Full Setup
✓Dot-less Channel Numbering Mode
✕Not Available
✓+45 dBmV Output β Long Coax Runs
✕Low Output β May Need External Amplifiers
✓4 HDTV Modulators in a Single 1RU Rack
✕Not Possible
✓5-Year Warranty
✕1-Year Warranty
✓Made in USA
✕Typically a rebranded import β support may vanish when the model changes
✓ATSC HDTV + QAM + DVB + ISDB
✕Limited Standards
✓Free Unlimited Tech Support
✕Limited Support
✓MER >45 dB β HDTV Clean at the Far End
✕Low MER β Pixelation & Drops on Long Coax
Specifications
HDTV Modulator β Technical Specifications
| Video Input | Compatible HDMI 2.0b / 2.1 for Latest HD / 4K Full Quality Sources β also compatible with legacy older HDMI versions (HDMI licensed, HDCP compliant) |
| Input Resolution | 1080p | 1080i | 720p | 576p | 576i | 480p | 480i @ 24/29.97/50/59.94/60fps |
| Video Encoding | MPEG-2 broadcast-standard encoding |
| Output Resolution | Same as input β up to 1080p Full HD |
| Audio Format | Dolby Digital Stereo LPCM |
| RF Frequency Range | 54β990 MHz β selectable down to the Hz steps |
| RF Channel Bandwidth | 6/7/8 MHz (model specific to broadcast format) |
| Channel Range | 2β83 ATSC mode | 2β158 J83B QAM | Full range for other standards | Channel or Frequency selectable |
| Modulation Standards | QAM (Annex A/B/C), ATSC, DVB-T, DVB-C, ISDB-T |
| RF Output Power | -8 dBm | ~45 dBmV (adjustable) |
| MER (Modulation Error Ratio) | >45 dB β Broadcast Quality |
| Frequency Synthesis | Full Digital DDS β zero spurious & harmonics |
| RF Connector | F-Type Dual, 75Ξ© |
| Coaxial Cable Support | RG59 | RG6 (75Ξ© characteristic impedance) |
| RF Transmission Distance | β€3,000 m (~9,800 ft) β extendable with inline RF amplifiers |
| Display | Large high-resolution color LCD |
| Control | Front-panel buttons + Secure web browser remote (login-protected) |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 β network compatible |
| Power Input | AC 100Vβ240V 50/60Hz, DC 12V/1A (adapter included) |
| Max Working Current | 850 mA @ 12V |
| Operating Temperature | -10Β°C to +45Β°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20Β°C to +60Β°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10β90% RH (no condensation) |
| Storage Humidity | 5β95% RH (no condensation) |
| Unit Dimensions (LΓWΓH) | 6β³ Γ 3β³ (4.5β³ with wall mount ears) Γ 1β³ |
| Unit Weight | 1 lb (0.45 kg) |
| Shipping Box (LΓWΓH) | 11β³ Γ 6β³ Γ 9.3β³ |
| Shipping Weight | 1 lb |
| Patent | Hardware, software, and display UI are PVIβs patent |
| Warranty | 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty |
| Origin | Designed & Made in USA |
FAQ
HDTV Modulator - Frequently Asked Questions
What is an HDTV modulator?
An HDTV modulator is a device that turns an HDMI source into a real digital TV channel over coax. For the hdtv modulator keyword family, the VeCOAX MINIMOD 2+ handles creating a real HDTV channel from an HDMI source and lets every connected TV scan the result like normal television.
How does an HDTV modulator work over coax?
For hdtv modulator, the MINIMOD 2+ receives HDMI, encodes it as a 1080p digital television channel, and outputs it through the F-type coax connector. The coax network carries that channel to every TV without a box behind each screen.
Why use an HDTV modulator instead of HDMI cables?
HDTV Modulator distribution uses the coax already installed in the building, so distance and screen count are not limited like HDMI cable runs. This is why hdtv modulator is better for whole-building TV distribution than point-to-point HDMI wiring.
Which sources work with this HDTV modulator?
Use HDMI cable boxes, media players, cameras, signage players, and computers. For hdtv modulator installations, the HDMI input includes EDID control so common 720p, 1080i, and 1080p sources can be converted into a stable HD TV channel.
Which TVs can receive the hdtv modulator channel?
Any TV with a compatible digital tuner can receive the hdtv modulator channel after a normal scan. HD, 4K, and 8K televisions can tune the 1080p output because it is a standard digital TV broadcast format.
Does this HDTV modulator support QAM cable mode?
Yes. In QAM mode, the MINIMOD 2+ creates a digital cable-TV channel that cable-mode TVs can scan. This is useful for hdtv modulator in hotels, CATV plants, commercial buildings, and private coax systems.
Does this HDTV modulator support ATSC antenna mode?
Yes. In ATSC mode, the same HDTV modulator creates an antenna-style digital TV channel. This helps hdtv modulator projects where TVs are set to antenna mode instead of cable/QAM mode.
Can this HDTV modulator coexist with existing TV channels?
Yes. Assign the hdtv modulator output to an open RF channel so it does not overlap existing cable, antenna, or other private modulator channels. Proper channel planning lets multiple channels share the same coax cleanly.
How many TVs can one HDTV modulator feed?
One MINIMOD 2+ can feed a few TVs or thousands of TVs when the coax system is designed correctly. For hdtv modulator, the +45 dBmV RF output gives strong launch power for splitters, taps, and long building runs.
How far can hdtv modulator travel over coax?
HDTV Modulator output can travel up to roughly 9,800 feet under proper RF conditions. Real distance depends on cable type, splitters, taps, amplifiers, and the signal level required at each TV.
Can I use existing coax with this HDTV modulator?
Yes. This is the main advantage of hdtv modulator: it reuses RG6 or RG59 coax already in the walls. You do not need to pull new HDMI cables to every display.
Do I need a computer to set up this HDTV modulator?
No. Channel number, modulation standard, output settings, and basic configuration can be set from the built-in color LCD. This makes hdtv modulator setup fast even without a laptop.
Why is the color LCD important for hdtv modulator?
The front display lets installers confirm the active channel, standard, and operating status at the rack or TV closet. That makes HDTV channel distribution faster to commission than units that require software for basic setup.
Can I manage this HDTV modulator remotely?
Yes. The MINIMOD 2+ includes secure web browser control for checking status and adjusting settings from a computer, tablet, or phone on the local network, which is useful for hdtv modulator systems in equipment rooms.
What picture quality does this HDTV modulator deliver?
It delivers Full HD 1080p MPEG-2 video with Dolby Digital audio. Broadcast-grade MER performance and a clean RF synthesizer help the hdtv modulator channel stay sharp on every TV.
Does this HDTV modulator work with 4K and 8K TVs?
Yes. Modern 4K and 8K TVs can tune and display the 1080p hdtv modulator channel just like any other HD broadcast channel. For true 4K channel output, use the VeCOAX MINIMOD 4K instead.
Can I add more hdtv modulator channels later?
Yes. Each MINIMOD 2+ creates one channel. Add more units, set each one to a different RF channel, and combine them onto the same coax for a larger hdtv modulator lineup.
Where is this HDTV modulator used most often?
This HDTV modulator is used in properties that want one HDTV source available on every coax-connected television. Typical hdtv modulator applications include private TV channels, digital signage, camera feeds, welcome channels, training video, live events, and shared entertainment sources.
How is this HDTV modulator different from a HDMI splitter?
A HDMI splitter usually depends on short point-to-point wiring or limited outputs. A HDTV modulator creates a real tunable TV channel, so the existing coax system distributes the hdtv modulator source to every TV at building scale.
Is the MINIMOD 2+ good for professional hdtv modulator?
Yes. It is designed for 24/7 professional hdtv modulator with +45 dBmV output, MER above 45 dB, selectable QAM/ATSC/DVB/ISDB standards, web control, and a compact metal chassis.
Is this HDTV modulator HDCP compliant?
The HDMI input is licensed and includes EDID control for compatibility with standard HDMI sources. As with any professional hdtv modulator system, the connected source content must allow the intended display and distribution use.
What warranty and support come with this HDTV modulator?
The MINIMOD 2+ includes a 5-year manufacturer warranty and free lifetime technical support from Pro Video Instruments. It is designed and made in USA for dependable HDTV channel distribution and strong hdtv modulator performance.
Accessories
Complete Your HDTV Distribution System
Everything you need to combine, rack, and scale multiple HDTV channels.
Coax Combiner / Splitter (13-Port)
Ultra-low-loss 13-port coaxial combiner optimized for HD/4K digital TV. Bidirectional β use as combiner or splitter.
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1RU Rack Panel (4-Slot)
Professional 19-inch rack mount panel. Install up to 4 MINIMOD 2+ units in a single 1RU space.
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VeCOAX MINIMOD-4K Ultra HD
Upgrade to full 4K HDR over coax. Mix and match with MINIMOD 2+ units on the same system.
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Three award-winning MINIMOD 2+ modulators β three independent HD channels at a bundle price below three single units.
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Four MINIMOD 2+ modulators β four HD channels at our best per-unit price. Perfect fit for a single 1RU rack panel.
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High-density blade kit for 10 MINIMOD units in a single 19-inch rack space. Maximum channel count.
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