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Review Summary
RoboSHOT 12 HD PTZ Camera
The all-new RoboSHOT 12 HD PTZ Camera is a professional quality PTZ camera with super high quality imaging, fine detail and exceptional color reproduction. This camera offers integrators, dealers and end users with an incredible improvement over other conferencing cameras available today. The RoboSHOT 12 is perfect for small to medium sized conference rooms, training rooms or classrooms and provides incomparable support for applications including, UC conferencing, videoconferencing, distance learning, lecture capture, telepresence and more!
HDMI, HD-SDI and HD YPbPr Outputs
Power/Video/Control on three Cat-5's up to 500'
AWB, red and blue gain, brightness, OPWB, gamma, chroma, detail, iris and gain controls
The key features of the RoboSHOT cameras are Tri-Synchronous Motion, the silent direct drive pan/tilt motors, advanced Exmor image sensor, multi-element lens and ISP (image signal processor) combination. The Tri-Synchronous Motion algorithm in the RoboSHOT cameras is capable of moving all three (pan, tilt and zoom) axes simultaneously. The algorithm calculates the position and velocity of the smooth, direct-drive motor movements between the presets so pan, tilt and zoom arrive at the preset subject simultaneously, which finally allows for smooth and manageable on-air camera movements. Yep, there's no more pan/tilt, then zoom like other PTZ cameras available today.
The lens, image sensor and ISP are the magic behind this camera's remarkable video performance characteristics. The lens is a multi-element, glass lens featuring a 12X optical zoom with a 73deg. wide horizontal field of view (wow). The latest generation Exmor 1/2.8", 2.34 Megapixel, Full HD (1080p/60) high-speed, low noise CMOS image sensor combined with the new ISP produces vivid, realistic and accurate color with extremely fast, razor sharp automatic focus and iris routines.
The RoboSHOT 12 uses the Vaddio EZCamera System to transport HSDS differential video, power and control to and from the camera over Cat-5e cables. The proven Quick-Connect Interfaces immediately provide the ultimate in configuration flexibility. The RoboSHOT 12 has an Ethernet port and a built-in web server, which allows the user to control the camera functions on a web page with any browser from anywhere in the world over the IP network. Telnet, IR Remote and RS-232 control for the camera are available to satisfy almost any, if not all, system control requirements.
The RoboSHOT cameras were designed for the times and represent a new era in specifying and integrating professional quality cameras into A/V and conferencing system configurations. In short, it has never been easier to integrate cameras into any small to medium room project than with the RoboSHOT 12.
Quick-Connect Universal CCU Interface
The Universal CCU is the new Quick-Connect CCU for the WallVIEW HD-20, HD-19 and HD-18 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Camera Systems. The Universal CCU will have three main models - CAT-5 version, Wireless version for the HD-20 and Optical version for all cameras. The CAT-5 Universal CCU uses HSDSTM (high speed differential signaling), an active video transmission system, to deliver high-quality HD video over standard CAT-5 cabling up to 500' (152.4m) with virtually no loss in video quality or latency. One of the most flexible attributes the Universal CCU has is at the output section. It has HD-SDI or SDI outputs, HDMI and HD Analog Component (YPbPr) outputs, all which can be used concurrently. Resolution ranges from 480i up to and including 1080p/60 on all outputs.
The Universal CCU has a new industrial design that simplifies the operation of the CCU. The back-lit blue LED screen displays up to eight parameters at a time and the camera's model number so the interrelationship of the controls can easily and quickly be read and understood. The silicon back-lit blue buttons are soft and silent for critical studio adjustments. All of the controls are adjusted with the menu rotary encoder with select and cancel buttons.
The WallVIEW CCU series for ClearVIEW HD-20, HD-19 and HD-18 allows the user to adjust Red and Blue Gain, Iris functions, Chroma, Pedestal, Knee, Detail, Gamma and Gain on the cameras. These controls allow the camera to deliver a more accurate representation of the image that is being captured. Other added advantages include the ability to color match multiple cameras and eliminate the need to use automatic exposure and color settings. User-definted adjustments may be stored using three scene buttons. Overall, the WallVIEW Systems using the Quick-Connect Universal CCU is superb for a wide range of high definition shooting applications. It is also great where adjusting the color and brightness levels of one or multiple cameras is critical, as in houses of worship, corporate boardrooms, live event production and distance-learning applications
CCU Controls
The CCU functions on the CAT-5 versions for the HD-20 and the HD-18 include Red and Blue gain, Iris functions, Chroma, Pedestal, Knee, Detail, Gamma and Gain. The HD-19 system controls include Red and Blue gain, Iris functions, Chroma, Brightness OPWB, detail, Gamma Shutter, Image Stabilization, Noise Reduction and Gain.
Simultaneous Outputs
The Universal CCU has HD-SDI or SDI outputs, HDMI and HD Analog component (YPbPr) outputs, all of which can be used concurrently. Resolution throughout ranges from 480i up to and including 1080p/60 on all outputs. The HDMI out is HD only (720/1080i/1080p).
Large LCD Display
The large blue back-lit display shows the CCU type, camera model number and up to eight parameters at a time. Menu items such as Y-Gain, distance controls, screen brightness and contrast are also available.
Simple User Interface
Front panel controls are easy to read and operate. The back-lit silicone rubber buttons are soft, easy to read and silent, so even in live sound stage shoots, the cameras can be adjusted allowing for better camera performance.
HSDS Technology
Using the Vaddio HSDS (high speed differential signaling) of the analog video and the control signals, allows the distance between the ClearVIEW cameras and the Universal Quick-Connect CCU to be up to and including 500'(152.4m) using three plain CAT-5 cables. One CAT-5 cable is for video, one is for power and one is used for control.