GRASS VALLEY HDC ROBOTIC CAMERA SYSTEM User manual

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET
The HDC robotic camera system is perfect
for broadcast and professional video
applications and its video performance is
unsurpassed with switchable 720p and
1080i, as well as global HD format support
in an integrated package.
KEY FEATURES
HDC Robotic
Camera System
T U R N K E Y H I G H - D E F I N I T I O N B R OA D C A S T
ROBOTIC CAMERA SYSTEM
The Grass Valley™HDC robotic camera
system provides a fully integrated,
turnkey camera system that includes
camera, robotics, and lens in one easy
to use package…right out of the box.
The TCP/IP Ethernet architecture is easy
to configure—set the IP addresses of
all the cameras and controllers to any
desired subnet, and begin to use the
system immediately. No rack mounting
of the equipment or complicated wiring
diagrams are necessary. Use multiple
controllers to segregate cameras living
on a single network for multiple studio
locations, or create layers of redundancy
with the ability to take control of the
entire camera network when necessary.
The HDC robotic camera system is an ideal
solution for any broadcast or professional
video application that requires a compact,
fully-integrated, top-quality, pan/tilt/zoom/
focus, remote-control HD camera system.
Suitable for news, sports, game shows,
legislative, or other applications, where
the three 2/3" CCD will provide excellent
picture quality for years.
The robotics of the HDC system features
smooth and precise controls and
performance, with speed and accuracy
designed to meet the most demanding
studio requirements. Compared to
larger studio robotic pedestals, the HDC
system has a smaller footprint, is easier
to set up and use, and can be scaled
up to 16 units on a single network for
significantly less overall cost. All of this,
plus the service and support that you
expect from Grass Valley.
Perfect for Broadcast and
Professional Video Applications
The HDC camera system features
switchable 720p and 1080i support,
global HD format support via standard
HD-SDI connection, and an optional
standard definition (SD) SDI video output
card. The optional SD-SDI output card
allows a gradual transition to HD when
you’re ready, without buying additional
equipment down the road.
The advanced TCP/IP network architecture
of the HDC camera system allows up to
sixteen cameras and multiple controllers
to exist and interact on a single network
hub. Start with a few, then scale your
production as you need it—the HDC
camera system is plug and play when
it comes to adding more camera or
controller units to an existing network.
For broadcasters, the HDC camera
system is designed for the most
demanding productions, including live
news shows, live and live-to-tape/disk
talk shows, and for use as a flash-cam,
where a compact, remote control camera
system is essential.
For the high-end professional audio/video
user, the HDC camera system is ideally
suited for use in government and judicial
chambers, military installations, large
auditoriums and houses of worship—
applications that require compact and
quiet systems, and control of multiple
cameras from a single console.
Multi-format, global HD standard•
support:
720p50/59.94/60—
1080i50/59.94/60—
1080p24/25/30—
HD-SDI standard output—
Optional SD-SDI video output card—
14-bit advanced digital signal•
processing (DSP) delivers
unparalleled colors, skin tones, and
fast image compensation in varying
production environments
Switchable 4:3/16:9 aspect ratio•
High-sensitivity 2/3" CCDs•
Sensitivity of F10.0 @ 2,000 lux and•
smear level of less than -130 dB
300 location presets and 600 seconds•
of programmed movement recall
IP control via standardTCP/IP networks•
Fast pan and tilt speed (90°/second•
maximum speed)
Converged pan/tilt/focus/zoom•
operation for seamless on-air
movements
Inverted mounting and automatic•
picture flip support
Two user-programmable scene file•
presets; one factory default preset

PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Our customer support and services offerings ensure optimal system performance and maximize uptime. These services include call centers staffed around the clock, commissioning,
professional training courses, and technical maintenance programs and service agreements.
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SERVICES
SPECIFICATIONS
Pan-Tilt
Pan angle: 356° (±178°)
Pan speed: 90°/sec. max. speed
Tilt angle: 356° (±178°) without
prompter
Tilt speed: 90°/sec. max. speed
Accuracy/repeatability:
30 arc seconds•
0.1" at 60 feet (1.4 mm at 10m)•
Noise rating: <30 dBm @ 1m
Presets: 300
On-air moves: yes, max. time 600
seconds
Diagonal motion: yes
S-movement profile: yes
Tally light: yes, dual color (yellow/red)
Teleprompter: optional
Standard control: 10Base-T Ethernet
Inverted mounting: yes
Camera
Formats:
720p50/59.94/60•
1080i50/59.94/60•
1080p24/25/30•
CCD size: 2/3" IT type x 3
Pixels: 1,000,000
Synchronization: internal/external
Standard illumination: 2000 lux @ F10
Minimum illumination: 0.015 lux
(F1.4/68 dB)
Smear level: <130 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio: 54 dB
Image enhancer: 14-bit DSP
Color bars: SMPTE and EBU
Shutter speed: adjustable
Iris: auto/manual
Video output:
HD-SDI•
SD-SDI via optional card•
Lens Options
Premium Lens Option
Zoom: 16X
Built-in extender (if equipped): 2X
(manually controlled at lens)
Focal length:
7.7-124 mm•
15.4-248 mm (2X)•
Angular field of view:
63.9° x 38.6° @ 7.7 mm•
4.4° x 2.5° @ 124 mm•
Angular field of view with 2x:
34.6° x 19.9° @ 15.4 mm•
2.2° x 1.2° @ 248 mm•
Standard Lens Option
Zoom: 20x
Focal length: 9-162 mm
Angular field of view:
55.80° x 33.60° (wide)•
3.40° x 1.90° (telephoto)•
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
Approx. 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) without•
prompter*
Approx. 55 lbs. (25.0 kg) with 17-inch•
prompter*
Operating temperature: 14°F to 113°F
(–10°C to +45°C)
Operating humidity: max. 90%
Power requirement: 120 VAC – 240 VAC
60/50 Hz
Power consumption: ~1.5A
JSC-2300 SHOT Director
Specifications
Physical Characteristics
Weight: 4.5 lbs. (2.04 kg)
Operating temperature: 32°F to 100°F
(0°C to +37.78°C)
Operating humidity: max. 95%
noncondensing
Power requirement: external power
supply mains 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz. DC
power available to JSC-2300 5V, 3A (±5%
voltage regulation)
Power consumption: min. 3.3W, max.
6.75W typical measured at DC input
Dimensions:
Length: 18 in. (45.72 cm)•
Height: 5.5 in. (13.97 cm)•
Depth: 8.5 in. (21.59 cm)•
* Ensure only tripods rated for robotic
cameras are used, rated for minimum
250 lbs. of load capacity
JSC-2300 SHOT DIRECTOR FEATURES
ORDERING INFORMATION
Pan/tilt/zoom joystick•
Pan and zoom speed control sliders•
Focus control wheel•
Iris control wheel•
LCD screen for menu-driven controls•
Numeric keypad for programming and•
recall of location and movement data
Quick-recall hotkeys for easy access•
to several cameras and controls
TCP/IP control of the HDC cameras•
Ability to operate on an HDC camera•
network with multiple controllers
Password lockout and takeover•
controls
Seamless integration with Ignite• ™
Live Production Control Systems
RoHS compliant•
HDC-3300
Premium HD Package: includes camera,
robotics, and premium HD zoom lens
HDC-3250
Standard HD Package: includes camera,
robotics, and standard HD zoom lens
JSC-2300
Optional SHOT Director multi-camera
joystick controller
HDC-TP17
17" custom through-the-lens high-
brightness teleprompter
TMP-3000
Custom tripod mounting plate adapter
TPD-3000
Heavy-duty tripod with custom mounting
plate
TPD-3100
Tripod dolly wheels for the TPD-3000
WMT-3000
Custom wall mount adapter
SDC-3000
SD-SDI output option card
JSC-2300 SHOT Director
The JSC-2300 SHOT Director™ offers convenient and efficient controls
for programming and recalling advanced robotic and camera controls,
as well as camera shading and configuration adjustments for the HDC
robotic cameras.
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