HDC Robotic Camera System
Turnkey High-Definition Broadcast Robotic Camera System

Our HDC robotic camera system is the ideal solution for any broadcast application that requires a compact, fully integrated, top-quality remote-control HD camera system. With a switchable 720p and 1080i design, support for global HD formats, and unmatched video performance, this compact, quiet, and affordable system is as well suited for studio and newsroom broadcast applications as it is to image-magnification applications.

Key Features
  • 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 standard TCP/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
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. 13.6 kg (30 lbs.) without prompter*
  • Approx. 25.0 kg (55 lbs.) 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


*Ensure only tripods rated for robotic cameras are used, rated for minimum 113 kg (250 lbs.) of load capacity

Options Information

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)

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.

  • 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

JSC-2300 SHOT Director Physical Characteristics
Weight: 2.04 kg (4.5 lbs.)
Operating temperature: 0°C to +37.78°C (32°F to 100°F)
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: 45.72 cm (18 in.)
  • Height: 13.97 cm (5.5 in.)
  • Depth: 21.59 cm (8.5 in.)
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Additional Product Documents
Ordering Information

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

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