Add-A-Cam PRO System

The Vaddio Add-A-Cam PRO System was designed to seamlessly integrate with the Vaddio ProductionVIEW™ Series of camera control systems and high definition or standard definition professional camcorders. The Add-A-Cam Pro system is the heart of a truly flexible camera system that has many options which include the model of pro camcorder, pan/tilt head mechanism and mounting bracket for the pan/tilt (wall mount or pedestal mount).

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Add-A-Cam PRO Base System Includes:

• EZCamera PRO Camcorder Shoe;
• Quick-Connect PRO;
• LANC Cable (Lens Control Cable);
• 36 VDC PowerRite Power Supply.

TECHNICAL FEATURES

• Distances up to 500’ (152.4m) over Cat. 5 Cable: The active components in the Add-A-Cam PRO use high speed differential signaling (HSDS) which allows higher resolution (1080i and 720p) video signals to be conveyed over longer Cat. 5 cabling distances.
• Distance Adjustments: Because Add-A-Cam Pro System uses HSDS, there are four cable length adjustments (<100’,200’, 300’ 400’+) which equalize the length of the Cat. 5 twisted pairs and vastly improves the SD and HD video performance.
• Luminance Gain Adjustment: A luminance gain control (Y-Gain) is also provided which allows for enhanced control and fine tuning of the video signals when longer Cat. 5 cabling runs are required.
• Many Available Options: The Add-A-Cam PRO Base System has several pro camcorder options, pan/tilt head option and pan/tilt head mounting options. The flexibility of the A-Cam PRO system is the one of the system’s main strengths.
• Quick-Connect PRO: The 1-RU Quick-Connect PRO has HD (high definition) analog component video outputs (Y,Pb, Pr) for 1080i and 720p resolution signals. It is also switchable to SD outputs (S-Video and composite) for use with SD camcorders like the renowned Canon XL-2.
• EZCamera PRO Shoe: The EZCamera PRO fastens to the ¼”-20 connection on the camcorder base and also has a ¼”-20 connection on its base for connection to a tripod or pan/tilt mechanism.

Compatible Pro Camcorders At present, the list of compatible pro camcorders includes:

SD Camcorders

• 1-Canon XL-2 (3-CCD).

HD Camcorders

• 2-Canon XH-A1 (3-CCD);
• 3-Canon XH-G1 (3-CCD);
• 4-Canon XL-H1 (3-CCD).

Optional Pan/Tilt Head: The Vaddio Add-A-Cam PRO Pan/Tilt head is an integrated broadcast-quality unit and is designed to effectively handle pro camcorders weighing up to 15lbs (6.8 kg). With resolution of more than 1: million steps, this pan/tilt offers responsive speed control and enables exceptional accuracy. Camcorder mounting brackets sold separately.

For more information see the datasheet.