Installation and User Guide
Camera and Electronic Products for Integrators
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Canon BU-45H Outdoor & BU-50H Indoor PTZ Cameras including Vaddio
accessories for easy integration with ProductionVIEW HD-SDI & Precision Camera
Controller.
OVERVIEW
The Canon BU Series PTZ cameras (see Figure
1) are broadcast quality PTZ cameras, built
around the Canon XH-G1 camcorder technology.
With three 1/3”, 1.67 megapixel CCDs and a
20x optical zoom lens, the BU series cameras
are ideal for virtually any indoor or outdoor
application.
The BU Series cameras are easily integrated
with the Vaddio ProductionVIEW HD-SDI and
Precision Camera Controller, with the included
Vaddio cables and adapters.
In addition, the native RS-422 found on the BU-
45H is converted to RS-232 for operation with
both ProductionVIEW HD-SDI and Precision
Camera Controller.
Optional accessories include both a wall mount
and a pedestal mount for the indoor BU-50H.
INTENDED USE
Before installing the Canon BU Series Camera System, please read this entire manual thoroughly, as well as
the manual that was provided with the Canon PTZ camera. While the BU-45H is designed for outdoor use,
the BU-50H camera system is designed for use indoors. Outdoor operation of the BU-50H is not
recommended, has not been tested, and could damage the camera and/or create a potentially unsafe
operating condition. Use only the Vaddio PowerRite power supply provided with the BU-45H.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The information contained in this manual will help you install the Canon BU PTZ camera. For reference,
Vaddio keeps copies of Specifications, Installation and User Guides and most pertinent product drawings for
the Vaddio product line on the website. These documents can be downloaded from www.vaddio.com.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read and understand all instructions before using. Do not operate any electrical 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.
INFORMATION
For RS-422 (BU-45H) and RS-232 (BU-50H) control information, please see the full-length Technical Manual
for the specific camera. These manuals can be found either on the Vaddio or Canon websites. Vaddio has
also prepared a number of Tech Notes, specifications and drawings designed to inform and educate
integrators on the value and the specific uses of Vaddio products.
Figure 1:
Canon BU-45H Outdoor PTZ camera (upper left)
and Canon BU-50H Indoor PTZ Camera (lower right).
Do not use “pass-thru” RJ-45 connectors. Use standard RJ-45 connectors for
best results.
