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ADD-A-Cam PRO 

 

Add-A-Cam PRO - Document 341-592 Rev. C  

 

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SYSTEM CONNECTIVITY (continued): 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
SYSTEM COMPONENTS: 
Quick-Connect PRO  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Quick-Connect Pro Front Panel 

 

Power Indicator - Solid green when connected to the EZCamera Shoe, blinks when shoe is not connected 

 

Link Indicator - Illuminates when connected to a control port of any ProductionVIEW console 

 

Tally Light - Lights when tally contacts on the rear panel are engaged (also lights Tally LED on the EZCamera Shoe) 

 

Quick-Connect PRO Rear Panel 

 

Power Input - Use only the 36VDC Power supply provided 

 

Control Ports: 

 

RS-232 Control Port - For control of the camera and Pan/Tilt Head functions with an external controller 

 

LANC Input - External LANC controller input for lens control 

 

Tally Contacts - Lights the Tally LED on the front panel of the Quick-Connect Pro and EZCamera Pro Shoe 

 

Link Input - Control link for use with ProductionVIEW consoles 

 

 

EZCamera I/O 

(video, power and control over two Cat. 5 cables)

 

 

Video Port - Carries SD video (S-Video and composite video), or HD video (Y, PB, PR) between Shoe and Quick-
Connect 

 

Power/Control - Power supply for the camcorder and RS-232 control between the ProductionVIEW and camera 

 

 

Sync - 

Genlock Input 

 

 

 

Video Outputs and Adjustments 

 

SD Outputs - S-Video and Composite Video Outputs 

 

HD/SD Selection Switch - Selects between SD and HD Video signals 

 

HD Outputs - Y, PB, PR analog component video outputs on BNC connectors 

 

Video Adjustments - Distance Adjustments for Cat. 5 cable (<100’, 200’, 300’, 400’), and Y-Gain controls, adjust for cable 
length and for Y-Gain  

Local 

24VDC 

Power 

Supply 

Canon XL-2 SD 

Camcorder mounted on 

EZCamera PRO Shoe  

Optional: 

Pan/Tilt 

Head 

LANC 

(Lens) 

Pan/Tilt Control 

(RS-232) 

Power & Control

SD Video

Quick-Connect PRO 

Tally Contacts

Control 

LINK 

(RS-232) 

SD Video 

ProductionVIEW FX

Video, Power and 
Control up to 500’ 
on Cat. 5 cable 

Video 

Figure 3: SD System Configuration 

ProductionVIEW FX input 1 camera control port is connected to the Quick-Connect PRO.  The Quick-Connect PRO is connected to 
the EZCamera PRO Camcorder Shoe with two (2) Cat. 5 cables.  When the ProductionVIEW is initialized, it automatically 
recognizes the Add-A-Cam PRO system components and loads the control protocols.  In this example, SD video is mixed and 
switched with the ProductionVIEW FX. 

Figure 4:  

Quick-Connect PRO Front Panel and Rear Panel

 

PS 

36VDC Power 

Supply 

PS 

Summary of Contents for ADD-A-CAM PRO

Page 1: ...ly 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 provid...

Page 2: ...g 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 Add A Cam PRO system is the one of the system s main strengths Add A Cam PRO SYSTEM CONNECTIVITY The Add A Cam PRO system was created to integrate seamlessly to the ProductionVIEW Series of Camera Controllers The f...

Page 3: ...ower Control Power supply for the camcorder and RS 232 control between the ProductionVIEW and camera Sync Genlock Input Video Outputs and Adjustments SD Outputs S Video and Composite Video Outputs HD SD Selection Switch Selects between SD and HD Video signals HD Outputs Y PB PR analog component video outputs on BNC connectors Video Adjustments Distance Adjustments for Cat 5 cable 100 200 300 400 a...

Page 4: ...camcorder lens EZCamera PRO Side Panel SD VIDEO S Video and Composite video inputs from camera HD VIDEO Analog component Y PB PR inputs from camera Genlock Sync output port to camera Pan Tilt Control Output Connection to optional Pan Tilt PRO pan tilt head Add A Cam PRO SYSTEM OPTIONS There are many options available for the Add A Cam PRO System These options include choice of Camcorders Pan Tilt ...

Page 5: ...ontrol and enables exceptional accuracy Several mounting options are available Pan Tilt PRO Mount and Mounting Options 999 6520 000 Pan Tilt PRO Head Universal Mounting Bracket fits all Canon Pro Camcorders Mounting Hardware and Power Supply For North America 999 6520 001 Pan Tilt PRO Head Universal Mounting Bracket fits all Canon Pro Camcorders Mounting Hardware and Power Supply For International...

Page 6: ... to pan and tilt the camera fully and not put stress on the cable connections in the Shoe ports Pan Tilt PRO Mount If installing the Add A Cam PRO on the Pan Tilt PRO turn on and test the system using this manual then refer to the Pan Tilt PRO installation guide for details on mounting the camera Pre wire cabling as required The system uses two 2 Cat 5 cables to connect the Quick Connect PRO Inter...

Page 7: ...ect PRO to a camera control port of a ProductionVIEW series camera control console Step 8 Initial Power Up Connect the 36 VDC Power Supply to the Quick Connect PRO Power will travel down the Power Control Cat 5 cable to the Shoe powering the camera Follow the instructions in the camcorder manual and switch the camera on to the appropriate setting If the System is communicating the Green Power LED ...

Page 8: ...Y Pb Pr inputs RJ 45 for Pan Tilt Control out to Pan Tilt Head Quick Connect PRO I O Connectors RJ 45 for HD or SD Video RJ 45 for Camera Power and Control RS 232 and LANC 5 5mm OD 2 5mm ID connector for Power Input DB 9F RS 232 Control Port 2 5mm TRS for LANC control in 2 pin Phoenix type for Tally RJ 45 for control LINK RS 232 Camera Control Port from ProductionVIEW controllers BNC for Genlock i...

Page 9: ...imit 8x 01 04 28 0p 0q 0r 0s FF No CAM_Memory Reset 8x 01 04 3f 00 0p FF X Set 8x 01 04 3f 01 0p FF X Recall 8x 01 04 3f 02 0p FF X Pan TiltDrive Up 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 03 01 FF X Down 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 03 02 FF X Left 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 01 03 FF X Right 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 02 03 FF X UpLeft 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 01 01 FF X UpRight 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 02 01 FF X DownLeft 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 01 02 FF X DownRigh...

Page 10: ...ital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le présent appareil numérique n emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A préscrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édict...

Page 11: ...ss and product serial numbers and describe the reason for repairs or returns as well as the date of purchase and proof of purchase Include your assigned RMA number in all correspondence with Vaddio Write your assigned RMA number on the outside of the box when returning the product Voided warranty The warranty does not apply if the original serial number has been removed or if the product has been ...

Page 12: ...ADD A Cam PRO Add A Cam PRO Document 341 592 Rev C Page 12 of 13 INSTALLATION NOTES ...

Page 13: ...All Rights Reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited Specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice Vaddio EZCamera Add A Cam Quick Connect ProductionVIEW and PowerRite are registered trademarks of Vaddio All other trademarks are property of their respective owners Document Number 341 592 Rev C ...

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