X10's New Wireless Camera, Vanguard...it's all about Zoom

Seattle -X10 announced today the release of their new wireless color video camera, Vanguard, which marks a new level of innovation in wireless security and surveillance for homes and businesses.  Vanguard's 44X zoom gives consumers incredible views and professional grade images for a fraction of the cost of similar high-end solutions.

     Vanguard works with your existing equipment and only requires a wall outlet.  Just plug it in and take advantage of the powerful 22X optical zoom.  All you need is the handheld remote to quickly zoom-in on hard to view areas and objects.  It's easy to check out the suspicious van parked down the street, or see a close up view of the children playing in the yard.  You can also improve your view with the built-in pan and tilt commands. 

     Vanguard is a combination of superior components and X10's expertise in remote control technology.  With a ¼ inch CCD sensor, smart auto focus and more, this camera enables you to see what's going on across the room or across the street while you work or enjoy a movie.    

     Vanguard consists of a wireless color video camera, wireless receiving unit and a handheld remote control.  As a bonus, customers will also receive a 100 feet secure video cable to connect the camera directly to a TV.

     "I'm a church organist who sits about 20 feet above the chancel and because I couldn't see it was impossible to be part of the service until I found Vanguard," said Alan Ankey.  "This camera is amazing.  Now I can see everything.  I really thought it would be hard to find the 44X zoom capability at an affordable price.  Vanguard came through for me."

      Vanguard operates using X10's proprietary 2.4 GHz platform.  Simply plug the camera into a wall outlet.  Then connect the wireless receiving unit to your TV using standard RCA connections.  Based on commands from the handheld remote, the camera will broadcast an image from up to 100 feet away.

     As a manufacturing and technology partner with X10 Ltd., X10 Wireless Technology, Inc. continues to market affordable do-it-yourself wireless and wired products that are compatible with the X10 PowerLine Carrier Protocol (PLC), Ethernet and wireless standards.  Millions of customers use X10 products to transform their home and office PC into a command center to control lights and appliances, broadcast digital photo albums and PC-based music to an entertainment center or monitor an important area of the home or business.

Availability

X10's Vanguard includes parts below and is available for $499.99 at www.x10.com or by calling 1-800-675-3044. 

Parts

• XC21A Pan/Tilt/Zoom Camera w/ power supply
• VR36A Receiver w/ power supply
• CR15A PTZ remote control
• Video cable (3 foot)
• Mounting bracket and screws 

Specs

·         Image Sensor: 1/4 INCH - CCD

·         CCD Total Pixels: 811 (H) X 508 (V) (411,988 pixels)

·         Scanning System: 525 Lines, 60 Frames / Sec

·         Resolution: 480 TV Lines

·         Zoom: 44X (22X Optical with 2X Digital)

·         Pan Movement Range: 180°

·         Tilt Movement Range: 70°

·         Field Of View: 50° horizontal, 40° vertical

·         Focus: automatic with manual adjustment by remote control

·         Automatic exposure control

·         Automatic iris (brightness) with manual adjustment by remote control

·         Automatic white balance

·         Video Output: 2.4 GHz Wireless Or Video Cable

·         Operating Temperature: -14°F to 122°F

·         Operating Humidity: Within 85% RH

·         Minimum illumination: 3 lux

About X10 WTI

X10 Wireless Technology, Inc. designs, engineers, markets and sells affordable, innovative wireless systems directly to consumers and businesses.  X10 products operate together to form networks for broadband and AV distribution, home and business surveillance, entertainment, home automation and security.  For more information, visit us online at www.x10.com