Mahwah, NJ -- The Canadian Global Television Network recently joined forces with the print media by acquiring the Southam Newspaper Group – one of the largest newspaper groups in Canada. To effectively combine the newsgathering potential of their combined print and broadcast operations, the network installed remote controlled television studios at fifteen of the newly acquired newspaper facilities in Canada that stretch from Newfoundland in the East to Vancouver Island in the West. The fifteen remote studios can be accessed from any of 11 broadcast facilities to provide live reports for the local markets, Provincial markets, as well as a Canadian National Newscast.
The fifteen remote studios are routed via a national digital video route to all Global television stations across the country. The system control for the sites is via dial up modems, with a dedicated access button (pre-programmed number) for each newspaper location. The system control is a model of simplicity; one button push establishes connectivity and full studio control with any one of eleven remote studios across the country.
John O’ Connor, Vice President Engineering, Western Region, Global Television Network said he chose Broadcast System and Engineering (BSE) of Toronto and Telemetrics of New Jersey as a team because of their ability to satisfy his requirements. Telemetrics PT-HP-S Remote Pan/Tilt Mechanisms delivers programmable operation with converging fluid motion that simulates “camera operator” like movements, while BSE offered the ability to install the equipment throughout Canada. In addition, Telemetrics quickly responded to Global Television Network’s specific system requirements which included serial dual channel remote mike level control, serial video switching, serially multiplexed IFB, on the fly tally light selection and GPI control for lighting.
The advanced capabilities of the system make it extremely easy for reporters at the satellite studios to quickly get on-air. All the reporters need to do is simply clip on a microphone and fit their earpieces, and they’re ready. All studio camera functions are remotely controlled from the main television station.
The camera robotics systems at the 15 satellite studios feature Telemetrics
PT-HP-S Remote Pan/Tilt Mechanisms, which provide “camera operator” like pan, tilt, zoom and focus movements. The PT-HP-S2 heads are controlled using Telemetrics CP-R-3A Rack Mounted Quad Serial Control Panel. The unit features two high quality three-axis joysticks for pan, tilt, and zoom operations with separate speed sensitivity control knobs for each function. Additional features include separate focus control; iris/ pedestal control knobs; and the ability to interface with camera remote operating panel for camera set-up. For greater operating versatility, programmable memory for 8 camera movements for up to 4 cameras is available as an option.
For more information on Telemetrics’ camera control systems call 201-848-9818, fax 201-848-9819, or visit www.telemetricsinc.com.
Telemetrics, Inc. offers a comprehensive line of camera control components and systems for broadcast, industrial, educational and military applications. The company's highly specialized line includes: Camera robotics systems including programmable computer controlled pan/tilt mechanisms, weatherproof camera robotic systems, motorized camera trolley systems, advanced control software, and a wide variety of programmable controllers. Additional products include camera control systems through triax cable, RF and fiber links; and Teleconferencing and distance learning systems.