Hitachi HD PTZ Camera Series provides professional camera selection with diverse contrasts.

Hitachi HD PTZ  Series of video technology cameras bring Full HD (High Definition) PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) selection and variety into the landscape of state-of-the-art cameras. With six cameras models forming this amazing series, the VZ-HD3600A; VZ-HD3650A; VZ-HD3700A; VZHD3780A; VZ-HD4000A, and VZ-HD4900A, choices are abundant. This impressive PTZ series provides superb focus features in both automatic and manual settings, making it possible to maintain sharp focus while shooting video on automatic, or high-lighting fast moving subjects with the manual focus feature. High definition expertise, straight-forward installation and operation, crisp, vibrant video all distinctively represent with the Hitachi HD PTZ camera series is all about. Suitable for recording, conferencing, net broadcasting, in houses of worship, classrooms and large venues, this camera series is up for any task. These six cameras present 32 preset remote control settings for PTZ using a remote control unit, and up to 127 presets positions using outside control via RS-232C or RS-422. The digital video interfaces accessible include 3G-SDi (VZ-HD4900A), HD-SDI (VZ-HD3650A, VZ-HD3700A, VZHD3780A, and VZ-HD4000A) and DVI-I (VZ-HD3600A, VZ-HD3700A, VZHD3780A and VZ-HD4900A).

With 6 models in this Hitachi HD PTZ Camera Series family, the following characteristics hold true for all:

  • Two-million Pixel Full HD CMOS Imaging Sensor (½.8”); 2.07 effective pixels (16:9)
  • Automatic minimum illumination of 15 lux.
  • Automatic Exposure Modes of Shutter AE (After Effects), Iris AE, Spotlight, Whiteboard and Low Light
  • Shutter Speeds: 1/15 - 1/10,000 second, (59.94, 29.97 Hz); 1/12 - 1/10,000 second (50,25Hz).
  • White Balance settings include Automatic, Manual, Set, Outdoor, Indoor 1 and Indoor 2
  • Image set up consisting of saturation, enhancement, pedestal, gamma and NR (Noise Reduction)
  • An operating temperature of 0 to 40°C (32 to 104° F) and Storage Temperature of -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
  • Current Consumption at 12VDC (Volts Descending Current) is 2.5A (Maximum) and 1.0A (Pan/Tilt Stop)
  • External digital interface includes RS-232C, Mini DIN 8 pin type (INx1, OUTx1); 9 pin type for RS-422
  • Input voltage is 12V DC (DC 11.4 to 12.6V),
Four of the cameras (VZ-HD3600A; VZ-HD3650A; VZ-HD3700A; and VZ-HD3780A), have several parallels. They are all housed in a black metallic body, for starters. With a wide horizontal Field Of View (FOV) viewing angle of 70° (wide) to 7.8° (telephoto) and a minimum object distance of 10mm (wide) to 470mm (telephoto), they are accomplished in recording clear and concise video. Silent while in operation thanks to their direct drive motor pan/tilt mechanism, these Hitachi HD PTZ series cameas are ideal when recording in classrooms or video conferencing, since abstract noise is not an issue. Pair this with their 10x Full HD optical and 40x digital zoom lenses, excellent horizontal Pan/Tilt range of ±100°, and you have success at your fingertips. Their vertical Pan/Tilt for the four, however, differs: +70° to -30° for VZ-HD3600A; VZ-HD3650A; VZ-HD3700A models, all resulting in the recording of high definition video accomplished effortlessly. The four of them vary in size only slightly; the HD3600A is 7.8”W x 5.98”H x 4.92”D (198x152x125mm) while the VZ-HD3650A and VZ-HD3700A keeps the same width and height, it is only slightly greater in depth, at 5.19 inches, and the three cameras all weigh 3.5 pounds (1.6kg). The VZ-HD3780A rounds out the four, at 7.8” x 6.6” x 5.2” (198x167x132mm) and is the largest and heaviest of the quartet, weighing in at 4.4 pounds (2.0kg).
However, it is their individual personalities that distinguish them from one another.
[caption id="attachment_6585" align="alignright" width="300"]Hitachi HD PTZ Camera Series Hitachi HD PTZ Camera Series[/caption] Model VZHD3780A, while having a black metallic housing, is the only camera to be specifically ceiling mounted, and the only one with a +30° / -70° Vertical Pan/Tilt. Let’s talk maximum sensor resolution for these six cameras: VZ-HD3600A (DVI-I output terminal) and VZ-HD3650A (HD-SDI) have 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50; models VZ-HD3700A and VZ-HD3780A’s maximum resolution is 1080i/59.94 (1080p/50 via DVI-I output terminal), and VZ-HD4000A’s is 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50 (HD-SDI) and modelVZ-HD4900A has a 1080p/59.94, 1080p/50 (3G-SDI, HD-SDI; DVI-I). However, in this Hitachi HD PTZ Camera Series, it is the VZ-HD4000A and VZ-HD4900A models who are the break-away rebels, and stand out on their own. Unlike the four other styles, both of these are available in black or white housings, and can be desk or ceiling or reverse mounted. Each has a separate maximum resolution, VZ-HD4000A with 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50 and the VZ-HD4900A with 1080p/59.94, 1080p/50. Their optical lenses have increased to 25x Zoom, and their digital zoom to 300x, as well as their horizontal Pan/Tilt of ±175°. With a vertical Pan/Tilt of +90°/-30° for desk mounting, +30°/-90° for ceiling mounting, and a Horizontal Field Of Vision that is approximately 62° (wide) and -2.8° (telephoto), these cameras are able to view entire rooms easily. Their size also sets them apart from the other four family members, as these two cameras are 7.8” x 6.33” x 5.20” (198x161x132mm) and weigh 4.18 pounds (1.9kg) for desktop mounting (smaller), and 7.8” x 7.0” x 5.20” (198x177x132mm) in size (slightly larger) with a weight of 5.29 pounds (2.4kg) for a ceiling mount. While their minimum object distance is 10mm wide-the same as the other four models, their telephoto is 1500mm, the strongest of the series. These two cameras models are truly unique. While their idistinct characteristics distinguish them from one another, the six Hitachi PTZ camera series models stand united as user-friendly, high definition, high resolution Pan Tilt Zoom cameras. And, should the application include a large venue, the series features a seven-daisy-chain control for reduced-light recording. Demonstrating superior noise reduction technology, top-quality performance and dependable, distinct video recording with flawless color execution,  the Hitachi HD PTZ camera series is the perfect camera solution for video conferencing, recording and net broadcasting, and is immediately available through Aegis Electronic Group, Inc.