XCS Introduces The Duo

A Universal Digital Frame Line
And Remote Camera Controller

Keypad

Cameramen, operators, assistants, and video assist specialists face a lot of problems. The Duo, a Digital Frame Line and Remote Camera Controller, eliminates the uncertainty for remote camera and video assist.

This in-line accessory generates multiple frame lines, using an easy-to-view zebra line, so you can more confidently frame shots. A microprocessor controlled digital genlock provides precise and rock stable frames that won't drift. A border function with adjustable intensity, lets you isolate the live area without using cumbersome masking tape.

The Duo eliminates the guesswork associated with most remote camera operations. A positional visible footage counter and frame rate indicator lets the user view all camera functions on any video display. The Duo also features a camera off speed indicator, low battery warning, and remote camera on/off control. The data control button allows operator/focus puller to turn off the visual camera information on the monitor while it remains active in the background for visual access with the touch of a button.

Designed by Demanding Users for Demanding Users.


    Duo Digital Frame Line Features

  • The first digital, universal frame line and camera monitor control system for use on most film cameras.
  • Single or Duo frame lines. 8 pages of memorized frame setups.
  • Microprocessor controlled genlock provides exact frame positioning: no drift, no warmup.
  • The Zebra bar frame line with adjustable intensity is easily viewed in any type of scene.
  • Adjustable border video level (0 to 100%) for area outside the frame (single frame only).
  • Two video outputs.
  • Border or frame line ON/OFF control.
  • Flexible power options: Internal 9 volt or External 10 to 30 volt operation.
  • On-screen "LO" battery indicator for internal or
    external battery source.
  • Automatic power on/off by sensing video input.
  • Positionable on-screen frame rate indicator and
    off-speed display.
  • Positionable on-screen footage counter (feet/meters).
  • Remote camera RUN on/off control.
  • Selectable 16mm, 16mm HS, 35mm, and 65mm film formats.
  • Counter reset function allows restoration of previous count in case of inadvertant zeroing of the counter.
  • Data display ON/OFF control­while display off counter still functional.
  • Camera control sensing (monitoring)
  • Cables for Aaton, Arriflex, Moviecam or Panavision

Specifications:

Inputs:
Video input: BNC male, 75 ohm
Video format: NTSC or PAL
Outputs:
Video outputs: (2) BNC male, 75 ohm
Power:
Internal: Standard 9V battery
External: 7 to 24 VDC at 30mA
Size:
6.3" x 5" x 1"
Weight:
15 oz. with out battery
19 oz. with battery

On-Screen Data:

Frame Rate:
3.0 to 300 frames per second
3-digit resolution
Film Counter:
4-digits, feet or meters
"LO" battery thresholds:
Internal 9V source7.2V
External 12V source: 10.4V
External 24V source: 21.0V

Controls:

ON/DUO/OFF:
Selects single or dual frames or no frames.
PAGE:
Selects next or previous page of memorized frame settings. 8 total.
LINE:
Increases or decreases frame line intensity.
BORDER:
Increases or decreases video level outside single frame from 0 to 100%.
EDIT, EDGE, MOVE:
Edits the currently displayed frame edges.
DATA:
Activates the on-screen display of the frame rate and film footage counter.
RESET:
Resets (zeroes) the film footage counter or, if already zero, displays the last footage count.
RUN:
Starts and stops the remote camera.
EDIT, FORMAT, MOVE:
Edits the on-screen display position, film size (16/35/65mm), footage counter units (ft/meters), and video format (NTSC, PAL).

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