JVC is Bringing a Robotic PTZ Video-Over-IP Camera to NAB

Video-production systems are becoming equally as compact as they are sophisticated. That’s great news for producers, as it gives them new opportunities to extend their abilities. JVC is helping to further the process with a new camera it’ll be showing off during this year’s NAB Show in Las Vegas. The camera is compact, powerful, and can be controlled remotely.

JVC’s new KY-PZ100 is the company’s first-ever robotic camera. Here’s a list of important features:

• Ideal for studio or field applications
• 3G-SDI and HDMI outputs
• Features JVC’s unique IP-based communications engine that provides streaming HD video at a variety of bit rates with minimal latency
• Streams up to 1080p/60 video with two-channel audio using SMPTE 2022 forward error correction
• Integrated Zixi technology delivers reliable streaming performance with forward error correction and automatic repeat request

One of the KY-PZ100’s coolest features is its ability to be controlled remotely using JVC’s new RM-IP100 remote control panel, a web browser, or a variety of remote units that support VISCA protocol. JVC’s RM-IP100 controller can memorize more than 100 preset settings and positions. For installation versatility, the camera is available in black (KY-PZ100B) or white (KY-PZ100W) housings and can be mounted upside-down, if necessary.

JVC will have demo units of this camera at Booth C4314 during the NAB Show. The KY-PZ100 is expected to retail for $3995.00.