AJA ROVOCAM User Manual

Integrated UltraHD/HD
Camera with HDBaseT

Integrated UltraHD/HD Camera with HDBaseT

RovoCam’s HDBaseT interface delivers

pristine UltraHD/HD uncompressed

video, audio, control and power over

a single CAT 5e/6 cable.

Only $2,495 US MSRP*

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HDBaseT

RovoCam features an integrated HDBaseT

transmitter. Not only does HDBaseT offer long

cable runs over standard Cat 5e/6 cable, it also

passes RovoCam’s gorgeous UltraHD/HD imager y, audio,

control of the camera, and power to the unit across

significant distances. Simple to install, simple to operate.

RovoCam is AJA’s first compact block camera for
industrial, corporate, security, ProAV and broadcast
applications.

Gorgeous UltraHD and HD imagery is obtained with
superior Sony® optics with built-in 12x optical and up to
20 x zoom with Sony Super Resolution Zoom, auto and
manual focus.

Housed in a rugged machined aluminum case with
multiple mounting options, RovoCam delivers the
flexibility, power and feature set to accommodate a
variety of applications.

UltraHD and HD Resolution

RovoCam of fers flexible image resolutions with fantastic

Sony optics and powerful zoom capabilities providing

UltraHD up to 29.97p or high frame rate HD

support up to 60p. RovoCam utilizes Sony’s back

illuminated 1/2.3 type 8.9 megapixel

CMOS sensor for excellent performance.

A single Cat 5e/6 cable carries all uncompressed video,
2-Channel audio, VISCA camera control, and power for
the simplest installation ever due to RovoCam’s
integrated HDBaseT interface.

Delivering this much functionality and power with single
cable connectivity dramatically simplifies the installation,
camera setup and footprint requirements.

RovoRx-HDMI, the companion receiver unit, offers the
simplest reception option for RovoCam with an HDMI
output to drive displays, and all video/audio signals,
power, and control offered over HDBaseT.

Complete Control

RovoCam is simple to control via flexible sof tware and hardware

support. RovoCam of fers local RS-232 connectivity, while Sony

VISCA protocol support, video, audio and camera control can be

carried over a single Cat 5e/6 cable through HDBaseT.

Whether you prefer simple software or the immediac y

of a compatible joystick, the choice is yours.

* Pricing is for U S only. Internationa l pricing will var y. Please contact a loca l AJA Reseller for p ricing details.

Camera Supported Video Formats

User Interface

RovoRx-HDMI

Receive and Deliver

• (UltraHD) 3840x2160p 25, 29.97

• (HD) 1080p 50, 59.94

• (HD) 1080i 50, 59.94

• (HD) 720p 50, 59.94

• 720x480p 59.94

• 720x576p 50

Video Output Digital

• HDBaseT (RJ-45, requires Receiver Unit)

Audio Input Analog

• 1 x 3.5mm TRS Input with 3V PiP (Plug in Power)

RS-232

• 1 x 3.5mm TRS input for VISCA camera control.

*RS-232 can also pass the contro l from the
RovoRx-H DMI Unit as well.

Control and display RovoCam’s
gorgeous UltraHD/HD imagery
remotely with RovoRx-HDMI.

• VISCA Compatible Control Software
and hardware

Physical

• Width: 2.8” (71mm)

• Length: 5.9” (149.9mm)

• Height: Including tripod mount and cold shoe

- 3.6” (91.4 mm)

• Power: 10-12Vdc 2 pin pluggable terminal
block, 0.6A max

• 6W typical, 8W max OR Power over HDBaseT

• Conforming to IEEE802.3af-2003 mode A

• 6W typical, 8W max

• Weight: 2.2 lbs (1kg)

• Safe Operating Temperature Range: 0C to 55C
(32F to 131F)

Note: Power and RS-232 connections on RovoCam
are not needed if thosefunctions are supplied by
the HDBaseT interface.

Video Input

• HDBaseT (RJ-45)

RovoRx-HDMI is the ideal HDBaseT receiver for RovoCam, offering

the simplest integration of camera control, RS-232, video, audio,

and power along a single cable. HDMI and audio outputs on the

RovoRx-HDMI support any HDMI device, including affordable

consumer displays.

Only $495 US MSRP*

RovoRx-HDMI is an UltraHD/HD HDBaseT
Receiver with integrated HDMI video and
audio outputs specifically designed to receive
RovoCam’s output. Receive the RovoCam’s
video and audio up to 100m away from the
camera, and output to HDMI TVs and devices.

The HDBaseT connector on RovoRx-HDMI
supports camera uncompressed video, audio,
power, and control, all over a single Cat 5e/6
cable, greatly simplifying cabling and systems
integration.

RovoRx-HDMI connectivity includes:

• 1 x UltraHD/HD HDMI output

• 1 x RCA stereo audio output

• 1 x USB for firmware upgrades

• 1 x RS-232 for RovoCam control

• 1 x HDBaseT connector (RJ45)

Video Output Digital

(When in use with RovoCam)

• HDMI 1.4b

Audio Output Analog

• 2-Channel unbalanced 2 x RCA connectors

RS-232

• 1 x 3.5mm TRS Input for VISC A camera control

USB

• 1 x USB for rmware and additional control

Physical

• Width: 4.03” (102.4mm)

• Length: 5.2” (132mm)

• Height: 0.94” (23.9mm)

• Power: RovoR x-HDMI only: 48V @ 125mA =
6W typical, 48V @ 156mA = 7.5W max

• RovoRx-HDMI powering RovoCam: 48V @
271mA = 13W typical, 48V @ 312mA = 15W max

• Safe operating temperature range:

-5C to 40C (23F to 104F)

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