Canon XU-81 and XU-81W Quick Start Guide
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The information contained in this manual will help you install the Canon XU Series cameras. 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 vaddio.com
INFORMATION
Please see the full-length Technical Manual for the XU-81 and XU-81W cameras. 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.
Basic Connectivity Diagrams:
Diagram 1:
Canon XU-81W with Vaddio ProductionVIEW™ Precision Camera Controller and CCU Image Controller
Diagram 2:
Canon XU-81 Vaddio ProductionVIEW HD-SDI MV (Multi-viewer) Switcher/Controller and CCU Image Controller
CCU Image Controller
for XU-80/81
ProductionVIEW
Precision Camera
Controller
HD-SDI Coax
Canon Distance Spec 100m (328.1’)
To HD-SDI
Main Switcher
RS-232 over Cat.5e
Distance up to 500’ (154’2m)
Local DC
Power
Local DC
Power
CCU Image Controller for XU-80/81
RS-232 over
Cat.5e
HD-SDI Coax
Program
HD-SDI
Coax
ProductionVIEW
HD-SDI MV
Multiviewer
Console
Truck
Control
Adapter
Control
Adapter
Canon
XU-81W
Canon
XU-81
RS-232
Multiviewer
Output
Simulated Multiviewer
Video Feed
