Telemetrics Covers The Boards For The Indiana Pacers
With "Slam Dunk" Camera Robotics System.
Camera Robotics Systems Mounted On Backboards Provide Close Action Coverage.

Mahwah, NJ -- The Indiana Pacers have employed advanced camera robotics systems from Telemetrics to capture high-intensity up-close action on their road to the NBA Finals. The Telemetrics Slam Dunk camera robotics systems mounted on each of the backboards in the new Conseco Fieldhouse provide images for broadcast, and on large screen displays and monitors located throughout in the arena. The Slam Dunk camera robotics systems feature a combination of camera robotics and camera control systems unique to Telemetrics.

Duncan Video, a Telemetrics dealer located in Indianapolis, IN, installed the systems in the Conseco Fieldhouse. According to Mason Hollis at Duncan Video, "Telemetrics' Slam Dunk camera robotics system was selected because of its smooth operation and integrated camera and pan/tilt control through triax or coax. Another major factor was the ability to control both Telemetrics systems using a single controller and one operator. In addition to this cost-saving benefit, the Telemetrics system is economically priced for a system with such high performance capabilities."

"Telemetrics camera robotics systems have an established reputation for smooth and quiet operation, but pan/tilt speed was also an important criteria in this particular application," said Mr. Hollis. "Telemetrics met the challenge by modifying their compact pan/tilt mechanism to achieve higher speeds while maintaining fluid movement."

The Slam Dunk camera robotics system is comprised of Telemetrics PT-CP Compact Pan/Tilt Head with positional presets. A Panasonic AW-E800 3CCD camera with a Fujinon 12x6 lens provides the video feed for the Slam Dunk system. Each of the two Slam Dunk systems are connected to a Telemetrics CP-SRD Serial Receiver Driver where control and video signals are routed via triax cable to a single Telemetrics Triax Camera Control System. This allows the control and video signals from both Slam Dunk systems to be fed into separate control rooms over a single cable for broadcast and internal A/V system operations. Telemetrics CP-D-2A Desktop Serial Control Panel is used to control camera angles and call-up preset camera angles from the Slam Dunk systems on each backboard. Camera controllers for the Panasonic 3CCD cameras are also connected to Telemetrics Triax Camera Control System to provide remote camera set-up and control operation.

"Telemetrics camera robotics systems offer the ideal complement of features and capabilities for the broadcast and internal AV operations of sports complexes," said Anthony Cuomo, Vice President, Telemetrics. "Our systems offer the unique combination of advanced camera robotics capabilities along with triax or coax camera control to provide turnkey camera control solutions. "

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 of systems includes: Camera control through triax cable, RF and fiber links; Teleconferencing and distance learning systems; Programmable computer controlled pan/tilt mechanisms; Robotic camera mounts; and outdoor pan/tilt systems.