SRG-A40 4K PTZ Camera

• Automatically shoots video for you: Newly developed AI analytics algorithm detects the person’s skeleton and head position and matches the person’s detail features even when there are several people in the frame.
  • Accurate framing
  • Consistent tracking
     
• High-speed pan and tilt: Speedy, precise pan and tilt operation ensures that the camera can accurately keep track of the presenter’s movements.
   
• Wide-angle zoom lens: As well as powerful close-ups, the camera can capture broad shots of the presenter or audience with a wide field of view.
   
• Powerful zoom, wide angle:
   
  • Integrated high-resolution lens offers zoom capability up to 40x (FHD) or 30x (4K) with Clear Image Zoom
  • approx. 70° wide angle coverage to capture every point of view.

• Keep the intended angle of view with Fixed Angle Position: 

  • When a subject enters the predefined area*, PTZ Auto Framing will pause and the angle of view will automatically move and hold the predefined area.

  • PTZ Auto Framing will resume when the subject exits the area.

  • The predefined area can be displayed as an overlay on the Web UI live view.** 
     

• Achieve natural composition with Lead Room Effect: When using PTZ Auto Framing to track a person, the composition is automatically adjusted to provide space in the direction of the subject’s gaze, depending on the orientation of the subject’s face.

  • Enables tracking in a natural composition that is close to professional camera work.

  • Size of the margin that can be set with the Lead Room Effect can be adjusted in three levels.
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• Preset camera positions: Store and instantly recall up to 256 preset camera positions
   

• Picture Freeze Preset: The camera can output high-quality still images simultaneously while streaming 4K video
   

• AF, AE and AWB: Auto Focus, Auto Exposure and Auto White Balance ensure professional-looking results without manual exposure adjustments
   

• PTZ Motion Sync: Pan, tilt and zoom movements transition smoothly between preset camera positions.
   

• Simple, flexible setup:

  • IP streaming: Stream 4K 30p video from the camera with support for popular IP protocols – ideal for live events and webcasts.

  • Single network cable: Power supply (POE++), image/audio output, and camera control all enabled by a single network cable which allows simple integration

  • HDMI/SDI outputs: As well as live streaming over IP, the camera can simultaneously output video via HDMI and SDI for conventional production

  • Picture setting file: Easily copy picture settings across multiple cameras for quick, convenient set-up in multi-camera shooting environments.
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• Versatile functions for remote operation and control:

  • Camera movements and other functions can all be precisely controlled using the supplied IR remote commander

  • Camera also can be controlled using the optional additional RM-IP500 remote controller

  • Easy to toggle between single-person and Multi-person Framing* using the supplied IR remote commander 
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• Convenient installation in every environment:

  • Easy ceiling mounting: Supplied with a mounting plate for convenient ceiling installation, if required.

  • Light, compact design: stylish, compact body fits unobtrusively into any environment

  • Choice of color finish: Available in a choice of black or while color finishes

Ver. 4.0 Key Features: SRG-A40 will support the following features with the Ver. 4.0 update​; Scheduled to be available from April 2026 or later.

• New Framing Mode: Ball Sports (Basketball)
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  • Tracks both the ball and players
  • Automatically frames the scene from an overview angle to clearly capture the flow of the game
  • Employs advanced tracking technology to account for the fast and irregular movements of the ball.
     
• Prioritize presenters with Enhanced Face Registration
   
  • External Face Data Import (JPEG): available for faster on-site setup and off-site preparation
  • Face Data Protection: Temporary Deactivation of Registered Faces
  • Automatic start/return is also enhanced, using registered face information to quickly re-acquire the subject after lost tracking or mis-tracking
     
• PTZ Auto Framing settings:
   
  • Multi-Person Framing: Automatically track a group of up to eight people, with a primary subject and secondary subjects.​

    • Primary subject can be specified via the camera’s Face Registration function*, or on the web app screen.

    • Secondary subjects are automatically selected according to their proximity to the primary subject.

  • Save
  • Recall
  • Camera’s pan, tilt and zoom function ensures that the selected people are included in the image, with natural looking framing.
     
• Shoot with the intended angle of view: Camera functions can also be controlled remotely using web app software on a networked PC.
  • Detailed left/right and up/down settings
  • Scene composition can also be changed at any time, even when PTZ Auto Framing is active.
  • Full Body
  • Waist
  • Closeup
  • Closer closeup
     
• Overlay of Tracking Range and Fixed Angle Position on Web UI live screen​
   
• Intuitive status monitoring for PTZ Auto Framing, via Web UI​
   
• Advanced composition control with CGI​
   

Availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.

 

* Only one area can be set.

**Available from firmware version 4.0

GENERAL
	Weight	kg: ~2.0 lbs: ~4.4
	Dimensions	mm: ~156.7 × 184.0 × 200.0 inches: 6.25 × 7.25 × 7.875
	Power	Requirements: DC In: DC 19.5 V PoE: PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 Class 8 compliant) Consumption:  DC In: ≦80 W (DC 19.5 V) PoE: ≦71.3 W (PoE++)
	Operating Temp.	°C: 0 to 40 °F: 32 to 104
	Storage Temp.	°C: -20 to 60 °F: -4 to 140
CAMERA
	Lens	1/2.5 ExmorR CMOS sensor
	Max. Effective # of Pixels	~8.5 megapixels
	Focal Length	f = 4.4 to 88.0 mm (35 mm format equivalent = 26.8 to 536.0 mm)
	Focus Range (from the front of the lens)	80 mm to ∞ infinity
	Horizontal Viewing Angle	~ 70°
	Zoom	Optical: 20x Digital: 12x Clear Image: FHD: ~1.5x QFHD: ~2x
INTERFACE
	Inputs/Outputs	SDI Out: BNC (x1), 3G-SDI (Level A/B), HD-SDI HDMI Out: Type-A connector (x1) Audio Input: 1/8 in Stereo Minijack x1 (Mic/Line Selectable) VISCA: In: RJ-45 x1 Out: RJ-45 x1 Network: LAN: RJ-45 (LAN) (x1), 1000BASE-T DC Input: IEC60130-10 (JEITA standard RC-5320A) Type5 (x1)
	Output Format	SDI Out 1920 x 1080 / 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 1280 x 720 / 59.94p, 50p HDMI Out 3840 x 2160 / 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 1920 x 1080 / 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 1280 x 720 / 59.94p, 50p 720 x 480 / 59.94p 720 x 576 / 50p
Network/IP Streaming
	Protocols	Network Transmission: IPv6: ICMPv6, MLD, TCP, UDP IPv4: ARP, ICMP, IGMP, TCP, UDP Application: IPv6: DHCPv6, DNS, mDNS, NTP IPv4: DHCP, DNS, mDNS, NTP Control: HTTP/HTTPS, VISCA over IP Streaming: RTP/RTCP, RTSP, SRT, NDI|HX
	IP Stream Resolution	3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 640 x 360
	IP Stream Compression Format	H.264: High / Main / Baseline Profile H.265: Main Profile
	Max. Frame Rate	H.264: 60 fps H.265: 60 fps
	Bitrate Control Mode	CBR / VBR
	Range of Bitrate Setting	512 Kbps to 50 Mbps
	NDI|HX Capability	Yes *e
PAN/TILT
	Angle	Pan: -170° to 170° Tilt: -20° to 90°
	Speed	Pan: 0.5°/sec to 300°/sec Tilt: 0.5°/sec to 126°/sec
	# Preset Positions	256 (CGI) 100 (VISCA)
Framing
	Auto Framing	Single Person: Yes Multi-Person: Yes, Max. 8 Framing Mode Ball Sports/Basketball: Yes, *f Pause: No AF Sync: No
	Lead Room Effect	Yes
	Face Registration	Yes
	Tracking Range	Yes
	Fixed Angle Position	Yes
	Frame/Area Indicator	Yes *f
	Detection Part	Head
	Auto Framing File	Load/Save *f
Accessories
	What's in the Box?	AC power adaptor (x1) Remote commander (RMT-RC2) (x1) Ceiling bracket A (x1) Ceiling bracket B (x1) Screw (M3x8) (x9) Screw (M2.6x6 Black) (x1) Wire rope (x1) QR code sticker (x1) Warranty booklet (x1) Safety regulation (*d) Download site information (x1) AC power code (x1)

 

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