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2008 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved. Add-A-Cam PRO - Document 341-592 Rev C.
Installation and User Guide
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Pro Series EZCamera™ Cable
System for Professional
Camcorders
999-6500-000 North America, 999-6500-001 International
Overview:
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 options.The
centerpiece of the Add-A-Cam PRO system is the EZCamera PRO Camcorder Shoe and the rack mountable
Quick-Connect PRO cable breakout box. These active components use high speed differential signaling for
the video signals as opposed to baluns which gives this system high definition video capability, superior
video quality over longer Cat. 5 cabling distances and the ability to adjust the video signal for both distance
and Y-Gain depending on the length of the cabling used.
The Add-A-Cam PRO delivers either high definition or high resolution standard definition video up to 500’
(152.4m) over standard Cat. 5 cable with little or no signal loss. The Add-A-Cam Pro has many unique and
professional features including support for LANC (lens control), tally contacts and lights on the Quick-
Connect PRO and EZCamera PRO, Genlock support, component video outputs (Y, Pb, Pr), automatic
control LINK for auto-recognition of the Add-A-Cam PRO when used with the ProductionVIEW series of
camera controllers.
Intended Use:
Before operating the product, please read the entire manual thoroughly. The system was designed, built and
tested for use indoors, and with the provided power supply and cabling. The use of a power supply other
than the one provided or outdoor operation has not been tested and could damage the camera and/or create
a potentially unsafe operating condition.
Save These Instructions:
The information contained in this manual will help you install and operate your system. If these instructions
are misplaced, Vaddio keeps copies of Specifications, Installation and User Guides and most pertinent
product drawings for the Vaddio product line on the Vaddio website. These documents can be downloaded
from
www.vaddio.com
free of charge.
Important Safeguards:
Read and understand all instructions before using. Do not operate any device if it has been dropped or
damaged. In this case, a Vaddio technician must examine the product before operating. To reduce the risk
of electric shock, do not immerse in water or other liquids and avoid extremely humid conditions.
Camera and Electronic Products for Integrators
Use only the power supply provided with the Add-A-Cam Pro System.
Use of any unauthorized power supply will void any and all warranties.
Figure 1:
Quick-Connect™ PRO Front Panel (below), EZCamera PRO Camcorder Shoe and Canon® XL-2 Pro Camcorder (above)
