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Pro Series EZCamera™ Cable
System for Professional
Camcorders
999-6500-000 North America, 999-6500-001 International
Figure 1: Quick-Connect™ PRO Front Panel (below), EZCamera PRO Camcorder Shoe and Canon® XL-2 Pro Camcorder (above)
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.
Use of any unauthorized power supply will void any and all warranties.
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- Page 1 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-...
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Page 2: Key Features
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. -
Page 3: System Components
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. - Page 4 Figure 6: EZCamera PRO Shoe and Quick-Connect PRO • Add-A-Cam PRO Base Systems • Add-A-Cam PRO Base System includes Quick-Connect PRO, EZCamera PRO 999-6500-000: Shoe, 36 VDC-2A Power Supply with AC Cord Set for North America • Add-A-Cam PRO Base System includes Quick-Connect PRO, EZCamera PRO...
- Page 5 XH-A1/XH-G1 & Shoe XL-H1 & Shoe PAN/TILT PRO Pan/Tilt Head for the Add-A-Cam PRO System The Pan/Tilt PRO head is an integrated broadcast-quality unit and is designed to effectively handle pro camcorders weighing up to 15lbs (6.8 kg). With resolution of more than 1 million steps, this pan/tilt offers responsive speed control and enables exceptional accuracy.
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Page 6: Installation Instructions
If using the Vaddio Pan/Tilt PRO, be sure to mount the unit near an electrical outlet, as you will need power for the 24VDC power supply required to operate the Pan/Tilt head. The two main cables connected between the EZCamera PRO Shoe and the Quick-Connect Pro are two Cat. - Page 7 Add-A-Cam system. The ProductionVIEW controller will control the Pan/Tilt PRO pan/tilt head and control the Zoom function of the camcorder lens through the LANC connection. Add-A-Cam PRO - Document 341-592 Rev. C Page 7 of 13...
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Page 8: General Specifications
Quick-Connect Pro: 1-RU Rack Mountable - 1.75” H x 19.0 W x 6.5 D (44.45mm x 482.6mm x 165.1mm) Dimensions (H x W X D) EZCamera PRO Camcorder Shoe: 1.3125” H x 4.5” W x 5.0” D (33.34mm x 114.3mm x 127mm) Add-A-Cam PRO - Document 341-592 Rev. C Page 8 of 13... - Page 9 Y0 50 00 20 08 00 00 01 01 0FF Note: Focus Mode (Auto/Manual) is not support by cameras using hard switches. The user can position the switch in manual mode and then adjust the focus using RS-232. Add-A-Cam PRO - Document 341-592 Rev. C Page 9 of 13...
- Page 10 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vaddio can affect emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Page 11: Warranty Information
Vaddio Customer service – Vaddio will test, repair, or replace the product or products without charge if the unit is under warranty and is found to be defective. If the product is out of warranty, Vaddio will test then repair the product or products. -
Page 12: Installation Notes
ADD-A-Cam PRO INSTALLATION NOTES: Add-A-Cam PRO - Document 341-592 Rev. C Page 12 of 13... - Page 13 Toll Free: 800-572-2011 ▪ Phone: 763-971-4400 ▪ FAX: 763-971-4464 www.vaddio.com ©2008 Vaddio - 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.