Telycam Explore XE PTZ Camera

1-inch sensor: Bigger sensor, better image.

Featuring Sony’s industry-leading 1-inch CMOS sensor, the Explore XE revolutionizes image quality. This powerful sensor excels in low-light conditions, capturing stunning detail with minimal noise. Its superior light sensitivity, combined with an impressive depth of field, ensures subjects stay in sharp focus and backgrounds are perfectly blurred. This makes it the most versatile choice for broadcast professionals who demand the very best, delivering cinematic quality in every shot.

PDAF

Experience the power of precise focusing with industry-leading Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF). PDAF technology ensures fast and accurate subject tracking, even in high-speed environments. Capture stunningly sharp images with minimal focus hunting, thanks to PDAF's lightning-fast response times. Enjoy the freedom to concentrate on framing and composition while PDAF handles the intricate task of keeping your subjects in focus, consistently delivering professional-quality results.

NDI®HX3: Higher performance and lower latency for live production

NDI®HX3 brings higher quality and lower latency to video production, supporting H.264/H.265 compression for flexibility and performance. With NDI®HX3 certification, the Explore XE series delivers superior video quality with minimal latency, ensuring smooth, professional live productions. NDI®HX3’s optimized low latency improves real-time streaming, making it ideal for creating dynamic, interactive content.

FreeD integration facilitates immersive virtual productions

FreeD is a protocol that enables precise transmission of pan, tilt, zoom, and focus (PTZF) data directly from the camera to the tracking system. Widely supported by most virtual set systems, FreeD makes virtual productions easier than ever. Explore XE seamlessly integrates FreeD technology, allowing users to explore dynamic shooting perspectives and angles, ideal for versatile real- and virtual-world applications. Explore XE’s broad compatibility with industry-leading virtual production systems, including Brainstorm, Vizrt, Zero Density, Aximmetry, Unreal Engine, and VSet3D, ensures a smooth workflow for all your virtual production needs.

Solid audio features

The Explore XE features a 3,5mm line input and Mini XLR with Phantom power, providing compatibility with a variety of microphones and audio equipment.

Versatile output options

The Explore XE offers a variety of output options, including 4K60p resolution via NDI®HX3 and HDMI connections. Users can choose the output method that best suits their production needs, ensuring flexibility and compatibility.

Local recording for backup and cloud production

Explore XE allows you to record to the camera via a microSD card slot.

Simply insert a Micro SD card for local recording, providing instant backup in case of network issues, quick access for event review, and readily available files for uploading to your preferred cloud platform. This versatile recording solution ensures peace of mind and streamlines the cloud production process.

Two Tally lights to facilitate productions

Explore XE features two tally lights, visible on both the front and back of the camera. These lights work seamlessly with NDI, Visca Serial, and Visca over IP protocols. With a simple glance, actors and crew can identify which camera is live ("Program") and which is ready for the next transition ("Preview"). This intuitive system ensures clear communication, guaranteeing a smooth video production.

Perfect camera setup with SSDP

Setting up your Telycam PTZ camera has never been easier, thanks to SSDP integration. This feature streamlines the process of finding your camera's IP address, especially during multi-camera streaming, eliminating the need for complicated searches or additional tools. Simply connect your camera with an Ethernet cable, ensuring it's on the same local network as your computer.

Native AI-based auto-tracking

The Explore XE features AI-based auto tracking, which automatically follows subjects to improve ease of use and capture moments flawlessly.

Specifications

Camera

• Part NO. TLC-900-IP-20-4K(NDI)-AB-XE
• 1 inch, 9MP UHD CMOS sensor
• 20X Optical Zoom
• Lens: f=9.79~186.5mm, F2.8~F4.5
• Horizontal View Angle: 71°(Wide)~4.05°(Tele)
• Vertical Viewing Angle: 39.6°~2.2°
• Diagonal Viewing Angle: 78.5°~4.6°
• Minimum Working Distance: Wide: 15cm; Tele: 150cm
• S/N Ratio: ≥50Db

Image parameters

• Noise Reduction: 2D&3D
• Minimum lux: 0.5Lux(50 IRE Max AGC, 1/30, F1.8)
• 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

Video formats

3G-SDI:
1920*1080P60/59.94/50/30
/29.97/25/24/23.98;
1920*1080I60/59.94/50; 1280*720P60/59.94/50/30
/ 29.97 / 25

HDMI2.0:
3840*2160P60/50/30/25
/59.94/29.97/24/23.98;
1920*1080P60/50/30/25
/ 59.94 / 29.97
/24/23.98;
1920*1080I60/50/59.94; 1280*720P60/50/30/25
/ 59.94 / 29.97

NDI®HX3:
Main Stream: 3840*2160P15~60; 1920*1080P15~60;
1280*720P15~60; 1024*576P15~60;
Sub Stream: 640*360P15~30

USB Type-C:
NV12: 1920*1080P5; 1280*720P15; 1024*576P25; 800*448P30
YUYV: 1920*1080P5; 1280*720P15; 1024*576P25; 800*448P30
MJPG: 3840*2160P30; 1920*1080P60; 1280*720P60;
1024*576P60; 800*448P60
H264/H265: 3840*2160P30; 1920*1080P60; 1280*720P60;
1024*576P60; 800*448P60

IP Streaming

• Video Encoding: H.264/H.265
• Bitrate Control: Variable bitrate(VBR), Constant bitrate(CBR)
• Bitrate Range: 1024Kbps~122800Kbps
• Network Port Speed: 1000M
• Protocol: NDI®HX3, SRT, HTTP, HTTPS, RTSP, RTMP, RTMPS, ONVIF, VISCA over IP(TCP&UDP), VISCA, PELCO P/D, SSDP, FreeD, NTP, RTP Multicast, WebRTC, MPEG-TS

Pan/Tilt Movement

• Preset: Remote controller: 10; Serial port: 256; Accuracy：0.1°
• Pan Rotation Angle: -176°~+176°
• Tilt Rotation Angle: -90°~+90°
• Pan Rotation Speed: 0.1°~80°/s
• Tilt Rotation Speed: 0.1°~60°/s

I/O Interface

• Control Port: RS232, RS485, USB, NDI®HX3
• Video Port: NDI®HX3, HDMI 2.0, 3G-SDI, USB Type-C
• Audio Port: Mini XLR (with phantom power), stereo 3.5mm line in
• Tally: Supported
• POE+: Supported
• Daisy Chain: Supported

General

• Input Voltage: DC12V, POE+(IEEE802.3bt)
• Operating Temperature: -10 ~ ~ 50 ℃
• Operating Humidity: ≤80%
• Dimension(L×W×H): 232.5mm×264mm×269mm
• Net Weight: 4.6kg(10.15LBS)
• Color: Black / White

Comparison between Telycam Explore models

	EXPLORE YOURSELF	EXPLORE XE	EXPLORE
Zoom/Sensor	30x, 1/1.8 inch	20x, 1 inch	20x, 1 inch
PDAF
4K60P
HDMI/USB 2.0
NDI High Bandwidth
NDI|HX3
Mini XLR/Line in
12G-SDI
3G-SDI	For Cropping	output	For Cropping
Genlock
SFP +
FreeD
self-tracking
ND filter
Micro SD Card Slot