Description
Product Features
High-Performance Sensor and Image Processor
The Explore 500 features a high-performance 4/3” Sony sensor that delivers exceptional image depth, cinematic shallow depth of field, and precise color reproduction for professional broadcast applications.
Fast Hybrid Auto-Focus
The Explore 500 combines Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF) and Contrast Detection Auto Focus (CDAF) technologies to deliver fast, accurate, and stable focusing performance. PDAF enables rapid subject acquisition and responsive tracking, while CDAF provides precise focus refinement for enhanced image sharpness. Together, these technologies ensure reliable focus performance even in dynamic production environments and challenging lighting conditions.
Optical Low-Pass Filter (OLPF)
Integrated OLPF technology minimizes moiré and aliasing artifacts when shooting against LED walls, display panels, and fine-pattern backgrounds, making the Explore 500 ideal for modern AV and virtual
DC Brushless PTZ Motor System with Preset Sync
The Explore 500 features a precision DC brushless PTZ motor system with synchronized Pan, Tilt, and Zoom control during preset recall, ensuring smooth movement between preset positions. With stable torque across the full speed range, the system delivers especially smooth and precise low-speed operation, reducing jitter and abrupt transitions while eliminating robotic motion commonly found in conventional PTZ cameras for natural broadcast-grade performance.
Versatile Output Options
The Explore 500 offers diverse output options, including 4K60p resolution through NDI®, NDI®HX3, 12G-SDI, HDMI, and SFP+ connections. Users can choose the output method that best suits their production needs, ensuring flexibility and compatibility.
Genlock Functionality
The Explore features Genlock, a valuable synchronization feature, which makes it to function as a primary camera, ensuring precise video synchronization with other sub-cameras in complex broadcast video production and live streaming setups.
Robust Audio Capabilities
The Explore 500 features with a stereo 3.5mm line-in input and a Mini XLR audio input. Moreover, the XLR input supports phantom power, providing compatibility with a wide range of microphones andaudio equipment.
Touch-Friendly Web UI
The newly designed, touch-friendly web UI offers intuitive on-screen PTZ control and is fully optimized for tablets and smartphones. Operators can reposition the camera, adjust focus or instantly switch tracking subjects directly from the live feed with a single tap, ensuring fast, precise, and flexible control across both studio and field environments.
Native AI-Based Auto-Tracking & Auto-framing
The Explore 500 incorporates native AI-based auto-tracking and auto-framing technology, this intelligent feature automatically follows subjects, enhancing ease of use and ensuring that important moments are captured flawlessly.
Free D Technology Integration
The Explore 500 seamlessly integrates FreeD technology, empowering users to explore dynamic shooting angles and perspectives, making it ideal for versatile real-world and virtual-world applications.
MicroSD Card Slots
MicroSD card slots—one for firmware upgrades and the other for local recording. Record directly onto the camera for instant backup during network issues or quick access, ideal for prompt event review.
Specifications
| Technical Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Camera |
• Part No.: TLC-900-IP-20-4K(NDI)-AB-G2
• Sensor: Sony 4/3″ 9MP UHD CMOS sensor • Built-in ND Filter: Variable ND (1.6%, 6.3%, 25%, 100%) • Zoom: 20x optical zoom • Lens: f = 9.79 ~ 186.5mm, F2.8 ~ F4.5 • Horizontal View Angle: 71° (Wide) ~ 4.05° (Tele) • Vertical View Angle: 39.6° ~ 2.2° • Diagonal View Angle: 78.5° ~ 4.6° • Minimum Working Distance: 1.5m • S/N Ratio: ≥50dB |
| Video Format |
• NDI® / NDI®|HX3: • Main Stream: 3840×2160 P15~60; 1920×1080 P15~60; 1280×720 P15~60; 1024×576 P15~60 • Sub Stream: 640×360 P15~30 • SFP+: • 3840×2160 P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97/24/23.98 • 1920×1080 P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97/24/23.98 • 1920×1080 I60/50/59.94 • 1280×720 P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97 • 12G-SDI: • 3840×2160 P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97/24/23.98 • 1920×1080 P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97/24/23.98 • 1920×1080 I60/50/59.94 • 1280×720 P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97 • 3G-SDI (Crop Only): • 1920×1080 P60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 • 1920×1080 I60/59.94/50 • 1280×720 P60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25 • HDMI 2.0: • 3840×2160 P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97/24/23.98 • 1920×1080 P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97/24/23.98 • 1920×1080 I60/50/59.94 • 1280×720 P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97 • USB Type-C: • NV12: 1920×1080 P5; 1280×720 P15; 1024×576 P25; 800×448 P30 • YUYV: 1920×1080 P5; 1280×720 P15; 1024×576 P25; 800×448 P30 • MJPG: 3840×2160 P30; 1920×1080 P60; 1280×720 P60; 1024×576 P60; 800×448 P60 • H264/H265: 3840×2160 P30; 1920×1080 P60; 1280×720 P60; 1024×576 P60; 800×448 P60 |
| Image Parameters |
• Noise Reduction: 2D & 3D
• Minimum Lux: 0.5 Lux (50 IRE, Max AGC, 1/30, F2.8) • White Balance: Auto / Manual / ATW / Push / Indoor / Outdoor / Color Temperature • Exposure: Auto / Manual / Shutter Priority / Iris Priority / Brightness Priority • Anti-Flicker: OFF, 50Hz, 60Hz • Image Flip / Mirroring: Supported • Focus / Iris / Electronic Shutter: Auto / Manual • Gamma: Supported • Backlight Compensation: Supported |
| IP Streaming |
• Video Encoding: H.264 / H.265
• Bitrate Control: Variable bitrate (VBR), Constant bitrate (CBR) • Video Bitrate: • NDI®|HX3: 3Mbps ~ 120Mbps • NDI® high bandwidth: 90Mbps ~ 250Mbps • Network Port Speed: 1000M |
| Pan / Tilt Movement |
• Preset: Remote controller: 10; Serial port: 256; Accuracy: 0.1°
• Pan Rotation Angle: -170° ~ +170° • Tilt Rotation Angle: -90° ~ +90° • Pan Rotation Speed: 0.1° ~ 150°/s • Tilt Rotation Speed: 0.1° ~ 150°/s |
| I/O Interface |
• Control Port: RS232, RS485, RS422, RJ45, USB, NDI®|HX3
• Video Port: NDI®, NDI®|HX3, HDMI 2.0, 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, SFP+, USB Type-C • Audio Port: Mini XLR (with phantom power), stereo 3.5mm line in • Micro SD Card Slot: Supported • Tally: Supported • PoE++: Supported • Daisy Chain: Supported |
| General |
• Input Voltage: DC 12V, PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt)
• Operating Temperature: -10°C ~ 50°C • Operating Humidity: ≤80% • Dimension (L×W×H): 232.5mm × 264mm × 273mm • Net Weight: 4.6kg (10.15 lbs) • Color: Black / White |
PACKING LIST
- 1 x Camera
- 1 x Power adapter
- 1 x Power cord
- 1 x Remote Control
- 1 x USB Type-C Cable
- 1 x RS232 Cable
- 1 x Instruction Manual
- 1 x Certification of Qualification
- 1 x Shock Pad
