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Cosmos and CamMotion systems are in use in churches, city governments, and other applications in
New York, Vermont, New Jersey, Delaware, Texas, Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Ohio, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nevada, Oregon, California, Arizona, and all the way to Canada, Nigeria and India.

Three Main Cosmos V1 Components - Plus Optional Extras

1. The Robotic Computer-Controlled Pan/Tilt/Zoom Cameras

   Cosmos V1 typically includes 2-4 robotic (computer-controllable pan/tilt/zoom) cameras like Sony SRG300, Bolin VCC-7, or PTZ Optics. Pick the cameras that fit your performance needs and budget. These popular Sony robotic cameras have excellent video quality and performance. Panning and tilting through wide angles of motion, superb optical zoom, and set up for HD-SDI for true hi-def studio-quality peformance. Most also support both RS232 and RS422 control signals. In addition most cameras can be mounted either 'up' or 'hanging upside down' for your convenience .
   Sony SRG-300H Camera Full Info and Pictures - 30X, 1Chip
   

2. Full Roland V1-SDI (4-input) HD-SDI/HDMI Switcher

   Roland's V1-SDI switcher has inputs for SDI and HDMI sources. It's easy to set up as many as 3 HD-SDI cameras and also have a PC graphics input, all on the basic V1-SDI for a flexible multi-purpose HD production. The V1-SDI switcher is a proven winner that handles all the inputs and lets you switch smoothly from one video source to another using wipes, fades, advanced digital effects, multiple keying sources and built-in still-store. The Our CosmosV1 Systems are designed for operation using one or two multi-view monitors.
   Roland V1-SDI Video Mixer/Switcher Full Info

   • The Cosmos Software

     Tying together the whole package is the software heart of the Cosmos system: the Cosmos software package (for Windows PCs). Cosmos software gives you detailed direct camera positioning (pan, tilt, zoom, focus, and more), preset-positions, and video settings (white balance, backlight, brightness) for the robotic cameras. And the Cosmos software also communicates with the switcher to allow direct operation of the 'wipe' (pull the T-bar) and 'preset camera' selection functions from the camera control GUI. With this powerful package of software you can control all your cameras individually, set up your shots, and switch video sources. Cosmos is an invaluable integration of camera-control with switcher operations for use with live production setups like small studios, churches, meeting rooms, and more. Now Cosmos robotic cameras can become integrated with your switcher into a studio-like operating environment in a single package that can be run by one person PC (even a laptop or tiny netbook) console. And it's extremely easy to install and use - you can get going in a few minutes.

     Cosmos Software Details:

     • One operator controls your cameras *and* your switcher.
     • Control robotic cameras' pan/tilt/zoom and white balance, backlight, and more - no 'on screen' menus.
     • Cosmos communicates and interacts with your switcher:
       • When you select a camera on Cosmos, that cam is selected on the Preview (SUB) row of your switcher
       • When you manually select a camera on the switcher's Preview (SUB) row, that camera is activated for interactive control in the Cosmos software GUI
       • Cosmos also has controls to activate the 'TAKE' and 'AUTO' functions of your switcher so you can position a cam and then switch it to main output directly from the Cosmos software
     • Control positioning of your cameras 5 ways:
       • mouse click/drag to position camera interactively
       • buttons for small-increment up/down/left/right motions
       • click-and-hold buttons for slow smooth continuous pan/tilt motions
       • at least 6 presets of pan/tilt/zoom and all camera settings, some cams support 4 additional presets of pan/tilt/focus/zoom
       • all operations (pan, tilt, etc.) can be handled by an optional Contour ShuttlePro control surface (plugs into a USB port)
     • Additional controls are provided for:
       • White Balance, Backlight, and Brightness, Iris, Gain, and many more 'optical' adjustments
       • Focus - in/out/auto/manual : Zoom - in/out/maximum/minimum
       • 9 user-configurable buttons for 'macros' (simple or complex text-script sequences of camera and switcher operations)
       • One-button 'AutoTour' feature for touring the presets with user-selectable 'dwell time'
       • Most commands are supported on the GUI and through your keyboard
     • Optional support for full control remotely over TCP/IP network (LAN and Internet) for complete 'remote studio operation'

     More Software Info And Screen Shot Image

     • General CamMotion Software Info with More Screen Shots
       
     • Cosmos V1 Software Screen Shot

   • Options and Accessories

     	Optional Tablet-controlled Titling and Signage System For All Cosmos Systems HDTitler adds powerful graphics/text overlay device that plugs right into your V1-SDI and it acts as the 'keyer' to overlay your CG banners and images. It's controlled by a separate Android tablet app, running wirelessly to control the font, text and banner color, user-selectable banner images, even show full-screen still-stores. Add $2500.00 (complete - Android Tablet with Android Display Generator, all software installed) Full HDTitler Info
     	Optional Network-enable Remote Operation Available For All Cosmos Systems Network-remote operation is supported by our stand-alone executable control software application, ReXCAM, not a 'web interface'. No browser required. It's simple, fast, and gives you smooth instantaneous camera and switcher control with feedback of camera positions, switcher operations, and more. Videobotics has supplied network-enabled television studio control systems to CBS TV, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Time Warner, and dozens of remotely operated government meeting rooms around the USA. With our unique network-remote option your Cosmos studio control capability expands to the limits of your imagination. See more about this capability on our software information page. General CamMotion Software Info with More Screen Shots
     	Other Options Videobotics can provide recorders, internet-remote control options, and more. We're happy to help with special applications. Please CALL to discuss your needs.

Cosmos gives you a Windows-desktop software control system for multiple robotic video cameras and a studio quality AV mixer/switcher. Using top-quality Sony pan/tilt/zoom cameras, Cosmos adds a control panel GUI that lets you position, zoom, and focus your cameras while they are in 'preview', under computer control - all while you are operating your video switcher in your live productions.

Our switchers offer a full broadcast-quality with portable desktop video capability to your studio (with built-in frame-sync on all channels). Multiview outputs let you see all cameras on a single monitor.

Cosmos systems integrate cameras and switcher into a single PC-controlled studio package at a very affordable price. Cosmos is an ideal system for live production setups like PEG tv studios, churches, meeting rooms, and more. Now Cosmos easily integrates it all into a single package that can be run by one person with a PC, laptop, or even a tiny netbook.

You get the newest Videobotics proven Cosmos camera control software and optional network-remote (LAN/internet) of your whole system. This is the same proven cam control system used by Eastman Chemical, JPL, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, many city governments, and churches all over the USA and even in Canada, Nigeria, and India. We ship worldwide.

Cosmos: The most powerful integrated interactive robotic camera switcher systems available - at very affordable prices
ALL SYSTEMS INCLUDE THE SWITCHER AND CAMERAS AND COSMOS CONTROL SOFTWARE WITH CAMERA-CONTROL CONNECTION KITS

Configuration choices include Sony's SRG-300 and BRC-Z330, Z700, H700 and H900 cameras. We can configure for up to seven cameras and each configuration comes with software specifically designed for each model of camera.

Do you already own cameras and/or a switcher? We can configure the Cosmos package for your unique combination of pre-existing equipment. Just CALL.

Additional Product Information Notes

• Cosmos systems require 1 available COM port (for camera control) and a 2nd COM port if you wish to also have the software control the switcher. Cosmos software runs on a Windows PC (PC not included) for simultaneous control of both the cameras and the switcher (you can turn the switcher control feature on or off). If you elect to control the switcher manually, the Cosmos software will work with only one COM port.
• Cosmos systems are fully compatible with all the built-in capabilities of the switchers
• All components are original factory packages with full manufacturer warranty.
• Cosmos software upgrades free for 1 year.
• Video and control cables are not included. They are easy to obtain locally in the lengths you require for your installation. We provide the control-wiring diagram for easy hookup of the control cabling which is a 'chain' linking the cams to a single PC COM port.
• Cameras can be mounted on tripods, user-built small shelves, or (in most cases) hanging from ceiling mount plates that are included. Wall-mount brackets are available but not included.
• Real telephone support after the sale is included with every system.

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