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Vislink · 4K wireless camera transmitter

Vislink HCAM 4K

Live Wireless Production

At a glance

Encoder
HEVC / UHD, very low latency
Latency
single frame (4K UHD/1080p)
Power
10V–32.2V DC, 35W max.
Video I/O
dual SFP+ modules

Vislink HCAM 4K

HEVC 4K UHD Camera Transmitter

The HCAM is highly flexible and features configurable mounting options and video interfaces, allowing the unit to be mounted to broadcast cameras for sporting events, ENG cameras for news and even prosumer cameras to broaden the market reach.

With user interchangeable RF modules and a range of software options, the HCAM continues the line of innovative, high performance wireless camera systems from Vislink.

Product Features

  • HEVC/UHD Very Low Latency Encoder
  • Interchangeable, futureproof dual SFP modules supporting Quad 3/6/12G SDI/HDMI/Fiber Optic/SMPTE 2022-6 HD-SDI over IP interfaces
  • Integrated Camera Control with FocalPoint Compatibility
  • Direct-docking V-Lock & Anton Bauer battery plates with integral power feed through
  • Wi-Fi & Bluetooth control via dedicated Android & iOS Application
  • ETSI compliant to proposed EN302-064 V2.1.1 regulations

Videos

IMT Vislink HCAM 4K UHD transmitter at IBC 2018

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Vislink HCAM 4K Technical Specifications

RF Parameters

Frequency Band
1.300–1.700 GHz*
1.950–2.700 GHz*
3.200–3.900 GHz*
4.400–5.000 GHz
6.425–7.125 GHz
6.800–7.500 GHz
7.200–7.750 GHz
*pre-distortion correction
Transmit Power
Adjustable 10 to 250 mW up to 3.9 GHz*
Adjustable 10 to 100 mW above 3.9 GHz*
*or add Barrel Booster option
Frequency Selection
Manual selection & 16 pre-set channels
Modulation
DVB-T
LMS-T
UHF Receiver
410 to 490 MHz frequency range
FocalPoint camera control compatibility
Modulation Modes
QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
FEC: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Guard interval: 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4
Data Rate
DVB-T 4.98 to 31.7 Mbit/s
LMS-T 2.90 to 43 Mbit/s, bandwidth dependent (licensed option)
Bandwidth
DVB-T bandwidths of 6/7/8 MHz
LMS-T bandwidths of 3/4/5/6/7/8/10/12/14/16/20 or 24 MHz* with two carrier density options
Digital pre-distortion for enhanced adjacent channel performance**
*Licensed option · **Frequency permitting

Video & Audio Parameters

Video Encoder Profiles
HEVC (H.265) UHD, HD & SD
Main, Main 10, Main 4:2:2 10
4K Native and UHD (1 Service)
HD (Up to 4 Services)
SD (Up to 4 Services)
MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) HD & SD
Main, High, Baseline up to Level 5.2, High 10/High 4:2:2
MPEG-2 (H.262) HD & SD
4:2:0 8 bit, up to 1080i60
Video Inputs
2 SFP+ module slots supporting electrical and optical interfaces
Video Formats
[email protected]
576i@25
720p@50/59.94/60
1080i@50/59.94/60
[email protected]/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
[email protected]/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
Audio Inputs
Embedded audio over SDI/HDSDI/3G SDI/6G SDI/12G SDI
1x analogue audio stereo pair configured as Mic/Line level
Mic/Line level support with phantom power
Audio Encoding
AAC (AAC-LC & HE-AAC)
MPEG-1 (Layer 1 & Layer 2)
Dolby E Passthrough
Linear PCM Passthrough
Latency
Single frame (4K UHD/1080p)
Scrambling
BISS-1
BISS-E Injected
BISS-E Buried ID

HCAM Connectors

Video
2x SFP+ module slots supporting electrical and optical interfaces carrying:
4x SDI SMPTE-259M
4x HD-SDI SMPTE-292M
4x 3G-SDI SMPTE-424M
2x 6G-SDI SMPTE-2081
1x 12G-SDI SMPTE-2082
Power Connector
2-pin LEMO socket
Audio Connector
5-pin LEMO socket
Camera Cont. & ASI Connector
7-pin LEMO socket
Data & Tally Connector
3-pin LEMO socket
Ethernet Control Connector
RJ45 10/100
USB Connector
Micro-AB USB 2.0
RF Output Connector
50 Ω N-Type (M)
UHF Input Connector
50 Ω SMA (F)

Flexibility & Power Supply

Power
Extended operation voltage range, 10V to 32.2V DC
Power connector to connect to D-Tap power source
Can be powered with optional IDX or Anton Bauer battery plates
Power Consumption
35W max.
ASI
Input for service multiplexing (Remux)
Output
Input and Output on multifunction connector
PIDS
PIDs user configurable
User Interface
OLED display for enhanced visibility
Ethernet control via internal webserver
WiFi connectivity & control via internal webserver

Rental enquiry

Need the Vislink HCAM 4K for your production?

Tell us about your shoot — dates, location and camera package — and we will get back to you. Equipment is available with our experienced crew, for productions in Greece and abroad.

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