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Cosmos and CamMotion systems are in use in churches, city governments, and other applications in
New York, Vermont, New Jersey, Delaware, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Ohio, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nevada, Oregon, California, Arizona, and all the way to Canada, Nigeria and India.

Three Main Cosmos S9 Components - Plus Optional Extras

1. The Robotic Computer-Controlled Pan/Tilt/Zoom Cameras

   Cosmos S9 includes 2-4 robotic (computer-controllable pan/tilt/zoom) cameras and you can choose from two main types: either single-chip (Sony EVI-D70, far left) or 3-chip (Sony BRC-300, right) depending on your needs and budget. These popular Sony robotic cameras have excellent video quality and performance. Panning and tilting through wide angles of motion, superb optical zoom (18x for EVI-D70, 12x for BRC-300), and dual video output of Y/C and composite (composite-only on BRC-300, optional SDI and component output boards available). They also support both RS232 and RS422 (long distance over 1000 meters) control signals. In addition the cameras can be mounted either 'up' or 'hanging upside down' for your convenience.
   SHOWN ABOVE from left to right -
   Sony EVI-D90 Camera Full Info and Pictures - BRAND NEW FROM SONY! - 28X Zoom, Wide Dynamic Range Mode, 55-deg Wide Angle at 1X Zoom
   Sony EVI-D80 Camera Full Info and Pictures - BRAND NEW FROM SONY! - 18X Zoom, 48-deg angle at 1X Zoom, Amazing Low 0.4Lux Low Light Capability
   Sony EVI-D70 Camera Full Info and Pictures - 18X, 48-deg angle at 1X Zoom, 1Lux
   Sony BRC-300 Camera Full Info and Pictures - 3Chip, 7Lux, 12X Zoom

2. The SE-900 AV Switcher and 17" LCD Video Monitor

   • The Datavideo SE-900 Switcher

     Datavideo's popular professional broadcast SE-900 switcher has inputs for up to 8 video sources (cameras or DVDs, etc. with component, Y/C, and composite). The SE-900 switcher is a proven winner that handles all the inputs and lets you switch smoothly from one video source to another using wipes, fades, and other effects (with audio following the video as you switch). Datavideo's SE-900 switcher offer a full broadcast-quality 8-source desktop video capability to your church, conference room, or other 'studio' environment (with built-in frame-sync on all channels). And Cosmos-S9 lets you integrate the flexible power of the SE-900 with advanced computer-control of robotic cameras *and* the SE-900 for a compact studio centered on a single PC or laptop.
     

     Datavideo SE-900 Features and Specifications:
     

     • Up to 8 inputs MIXED AS YOU NEED THEM!
     • up to 8 analog inputs for cameras, DVDs, etc. (Composite/S/YUV)
     • or mix in SDI, DV (Firewire), and/or DVI inputs in any combination
     • Program outputs in composite, YUV-component and S-Video
     • Monitor outputs: program/main and combined 10-up multiview shows all sources in/out on one display
     • SDI overlay card pre-installed - use with any SDI-based character generator with a downstream keyer (DSK)
     • frame synchronizer and TBC built-in for each active source for flicker-free switching
     • genlock optional
     • chromakey live keying processor optional
     • Audio I/O
     • Input: both balanced XLR and RCA with audio delay for perfect sync to video sources
     • Output: One balanced XLR +/- 12Vp-p, 1 RCA stereo
     • Voice Sync: align audio to video with up to 17 frame audio delay
     • Joystick control for either RGB color (white balance) correction or position the PIP or Mosaic effect
     • PIP - two fixed sizes, able to move from off-screen to off-screen
     • Color processor - white balance for each input. Last settings saved at power up
     • Digital effects - 50+ transitions plus border, six speeds, plus six special effects
     • Easy titling with Datavideo CG-100 Character Generator.
     • Four tally outputs - requires RMC-140 accessory with red/yellow tally lights
     • GPI input trigger controls up to 10 pre-programmed effects in sequence
     • Separate control panel and 19" rackmountable CPU
     • One optional chromakey channel - can accept four foreground inputs, four background inputs and four chromakey settings. Internal chromakey switcher allows for glitch-free switching between the four sources and backgrounds. Background and foreground selection is through the inputs to the switcher.
     • Headphone monitor
     • Cosmos Software control via RS-232 (COM port) remote control interface
     
     

     Datavideo SE-900 Operating Control Surface
     Datavideo SE-900 Rear Connection Panel Illustration (shown fully populated)
     

   • The 17" LCD Multi-View Video Monitor

     Accompanying the SE-900 switcher is Datavideo's TLM-170 17" LCD monitor designed for use with the SE-900 switcher. The TLM-170 displays all incoming video signals and both main/program and preview output on a single large display.
     Single-monitor Multi-display Illustration
     TLM170 17" LCD Monitor Illustration
     

3. The Cosmos S9 Software

   Tying together the whole package is the software heart of the Cosmos S9 system: the Cosmos software package (for Windows PCs). Cosmos software gives you detailed direct camera positioning (pan, tilt, zoom, focus, and more), preset-positions, and video settings (white balance, backlight, brightness) for the robotic cameras. And the Cosmos software also communicates with the SE-900 switcher to allow direct operation of the 'wipe' and 'preset camera' selection functions from the camera control GUI. With this powerful package of software you can control all your cameras individually, set up your shots, and switch video sources on the SE-900. Cosmos is an invaluable integration of camera-control with switcher operations for use with live production setups like small studios, churches, meeting rooms, and more. Now Cosmos robotic cameras can become integrated with the SE-900 into a studio-like operating environment in a single package that can be run by one person PC (even a laptop or tiny netbook) console. And it's extremely easy to install and use - you can get going in a few minutes.

   Cosmos Software Details:

   • Control up to 7 robotic cameras (for a maximum of 7 cameras on the 8-input SE-900 switcher)
   • Cosmos communicates and interacts with your robotic cameras *and* with the SE-900 Switcher:
     • When you select a camera on Cosmos, that cam is selected on the Preview (SUB) row of your SE-900AV Switcher
     • When you manually select a camera on the SE-900 Switcher's Preview (SUB) row, that camera is activated for interactive control in the Cosmos software GUI
     • Cosmos also has controls to activate the 'TAKE' and 'AUTO' functions of your SE-900 Switcher so you can position a cam and then switch it to main output directly from the Cosmos software
   • Control positioning of your cameras 5 ways:
     • mouse click/drag to position camera interactively
     • buttons for small-increment up/down/left/right motions
     • click-and-hold buttons for slow smooth continuous pan/tilt motions
     • 6 presets of pan/tilt/zoom and all camera settings, 4 additional presets of pan/tilt/focus/zoom
     • all operations (pan, tilt, etc.) can be handled by the Contour ShuttlePro control surface (plugs into a USB port - $129.95 value, included free!)
   • Additional controls are provided for:
     • White Balance, Backlight, and Brightness, Iris, Gain, and many more 'optical' adjustments
     • Focus - in/out/auto/manual : Zoom - in/out/maximum/minimum
     • On-screen data display (available on some camera models) and video on/off
     • 9 user-configurable buttons for scripted sequences of camera motions and operations
     • One-button 'AutoTour' feature for touring the presets with user-selectable 'dwell time'
     • Most commands are supported on the GUI and through your keyboard.
   • All features are also remotely controllable via TCP/IP network with all support tools included.

   More Software Info And Screen Shot Image

   • General CamMotion Software Info
     
   • Cosmos S9 Software Screen Shot

4. Options and Accessories

   	Cosmos AutoCG Our automated text overlay system is available for all standard-def Cosmos packages. Add $2500.00. Full Cosmos AutoCG Info Page
   	Cosmos Tablet Control Panels Our new Cosmos Android Tablet control panels for all Cosmos packages. Add $399/$599 Full Cosmos Tablet Controller Info Page
   	Standard Definition Hard Drive Recorder The Datavideo DN-200 hard driver recorder has analog A/V inputs and Firewire output (for simple connection to a PC to transfer video files for editing). With a 320 Gigabyte hard drive, the DN-200 can record and store over 20 hours of DV-format video (standard for most editing systems). Add $1100.00.
   	Other Options Videobotics can provide distribution amplifiers if you need to send video from the SE-900 to multiple locations, internet video encoders for remote viewing, larger 17" multi-input monitors, wall-mount brackets, separate computer-based CG overlay systems, and other options and accessories. Component (YUV) output options for the BRC-300 cameras also available (all SE-900 analog inputs include composite, S, and YUV). We're happy to help with special applications. Please CALL to discuss your needs.

Cosmos S9 adds a Windows-desktop software control system for multiple robotic video cameras to the Datavideo SE-900 studio quality AV mixer/switcher. Using top-quality Sony pan/tilt/zoom cameras, Cosmos adds a control panel GUI that lets you position, zoom, and focus your cameras while they are in 'preview', under computer control - all while you are operating Datavideo's SE-900 Switcher in your live productions.

Datavideo's SE-900 switchers offer a full broadcast-quality 8-input portable desktop video capability to your studio (with built-in frame-sync on all channels). You can choose and mix/match your input types - analog video (for our robotic cameras, DVD, VCR, etc.) or DVI-D 'computer graphic input' to connect direct from a PC graphics port to the SE-900. Now Cosmos S9 lets you integrate the flexible power of the SE-900 with advanced computer-control of robotic cameras for a compact studio centered on a single PC or laptop. The PREVIEW output of the SE-900 switcher gives you a multi-combination view of all video inputs (cameras, PCs, etc.) so you can view the video from all your sources on a single monitor (17" multi-view monitor IS included).

Cosmos S9 integrates the SE-900 with robotic cameras and your PC-graphic devices into a single PC-controllable studio package at a very affordable price. Cosmos S9 is an ideal system for use with live production setups like small PEG tv studios, churches, meeting rooms, and more. Now Cosmos easily integrates robotic cameras with the SE-900 in a single package that can be run by one person with a PC, laptop, or even a tiny netbook.

Cosmos S9 systems come with the newest version of Videobotics proven Cosmos camera control software (host and internet-remote programs all included) with full network-remote (LAN/internet) control and displays of camera position in numerical quantities (pan and tilt angles and zoom factor). This is the same proven cam control system used by Eastman Chemical, JPL, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, many city governments, and churches all over the USA and even in Canada, Nigeria, and India. We ship worldwide.

Cosmos S9: The most powerful integrated interactive robotic camera switcher systems available - at very affordable prices, and choice of 4 Standard Definition cameras to suit your needs.

ALL Cosmos S9 systems include cameras, SE-900 (with appropriate inputs), 17" LCD multi-view monitor, control cable kits, and Cosmos software.

NEW! - Cosmos S9 NOW AVAILABLE WITH Sony's NEWEST EVI-D80 18X Zoom Cams with .4LUX Light Sensitivity

PRICING: Cosmos S9 Systems with 1-Chip Sony EVI-D80 Cameras

Cosmos S9 Package #984 - 4 EVI-D80, SE-900 (4 cam inputs + 1 PC DVI input), 17" LCD monitor, control cable Kit, Cosmos Software: $12,719.95
Cosmos S9 Package #985 - (like 984, but with 5 EVI-D80 cameras, 5 SE-900 cam inputs + 1 DVI input): $14,099.95
Cosmos S9 Package #986 - (like 985, but with 6 EVI-D80 cameras, 6 SE-900 cam inputs + 1 DVI input): $15,279.95
Cosmos S9 Package #987 - (like 986, but with 7 EVI-D80 cameras, 7 SE-900 cam inputs + 1 DVI input): $16,559.95

NEW! - Cosmos S9 NOW AVAILABLE WITH Sony's NEWEST EVI-D90 28X Zoom Cams with .65LUX Light Sensitivity and WDR Capability

PRICING: Cosmos S9 Systems with 1-Chip Sony EVI-D90 Cameras

Cosmos S9 Package #994 - 4 EVI-D90, SE-900 (4 cam inputs + 1 PC DVI input), 17" LCD monitor, control cable Kit, Cosmos Software: $13,399.95
Cosmos S9 Package #995 - (like 994, but with 5 EVI-D90 cameras, 5 SE-900 cam inputs + 1 DVI input): $14,949.95
Cosmos S9 Package #996 - (like 995, but with 6 EVI-D90 cameras, 6 SE-900 cam inputs + 1 DVI input): $16,299.95
Cosmos S9 Package #997 - (like 996, but with 7 EVI-D90 cameras, 7 SE-900 cam inputs + 1 DVI input): $17,749.95

The tried-and-true EVI-D70 with 18X Zoom and 1Lux Light Sensitivity

PRICING: Cosmos S9 Systems with 1-Chip Sony EVI-D70 Cameras

Cosmos S9 Package #974 - 4 EVI-D70, SE-900 (4 cam inputs + 1 PC DVI input), 17" LCD monitor, control cable Kit, Cosmos Software: $12,799.95
Cosmos S9 Package #975 - (like 974, but with 5 EVI-D70 cameras, 5 SE-900 cam inputs + 1 DVI input): $14,199.95
Cosmos S9 Package #976 - (like 975, but with 6 EVI-D70 cameras, 6 SE-900 cam inputs + 1 DVI input): $15,399.95
Cosmos S9 Package #977 - (like 976, but with 7 EVI-D70 cameras, 7 SE-900 cam inputs + 1 DVI input): $16,699.95

And Sony's 3-Chip BRC-300 with 12X Zoom and 7Lux Light Sensitivity

PRICING: Cosmos S9 Systems with 3-chip Sony BRC-300 Cameras

Cosmos S9 Package #934 - 4 BRC-300, SE-900 (4 cam inputs + 1 PC DVI input), 17" LCD monitor, control cable Kit, Cosmos Software: $25,499.95
Cosmos S9 Package #935 - (like 934, but with 5 BRC-300 cameras, 5 SE-900 cam inputs + 1 DVI input): $30,199.95
Cosmos S9 Package #936 - (like 935, but with 6 BRC-300 cameras, 6 SE-900 cam inputs + 1 DVI input): $34,899.95
Cosmos S9 Package #937 - (like 936, but with 7 BRC-300 cameras, 7 SE-900 cam inputs + 1 DVI input): $39,399.95

Additional input cards for analog, DV (Firewire digital), or DVI-D PC-type sources available, up to a total of eight maximum inputs for the SE-900. We'll configure per your needs.

Do you already own an SE-900 switcher? Do you already own the cameras? We can configure the Cosmos S9 package for your unique combination of pre-existing equipment. Just CALL.

Additional Product Information Notes

• Cosmos S9 systems require 1 available COM port (for camera control) and a 2nd COM port if you wish to also have the software control the SE-900. Cosmos software runs on a Windows PC (PC not included) for simultaneous control of both the cameras and the switcher (you can turn the switcher control feature on or off). If you elect to control the switcher manually, the Cosmos software will work with only one COM port.
• For post-production editing applications if you are using a firewire converter like DAC-200, you will need a Firewire port (IEEE 1394 port) on your PC or MAC to capture the video in for editing.
• Cosmos S9 systems are fully compatible with all the built-in capabilities of the SE-900
• All components are original factory packages with full manufacturer warranty.
• Cosmos software upgrades free for 1 year.
• Video and control cables are not included. They are easy to obtain locally in the lengths you require for your installation. We provide the control-wiring diagram for easy hookup of the control cabling which is a 'chain' linking the cams to a single PC COM port.
• Cameras can be mounted on tripods, user-built small shelves, or hanging from ceiling mount plates that are included. Wall-mount brackets are available but not included.
• Real telephone support after the sale is included with every system.

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