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Mobile and Rugged
At 400 grammes and complete with internal battery, the Zao-S simply attaches to the HDMI output or HD-SDI output of the camera.
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Latest Compression
Uses H.265 HEVC that is 50% more efficient than traditional H.264 MPEG-4 encoding
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Mitigate 4G risk
Uses up to 3 SIM cards from different providers that the Zao-S will “bond” together as a single connection and will split video between the mobile carriers based on the real time 4G availability on each carrier.
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Receiving End Options
Receiving end requires HD View, Cloud VMS+, Cloud CVS, or Cloud View.
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ONVIF
The receiver end can provide an H.265 ONVIF compliant stream for use with COTS Video management Systems (VMS).
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Secure
Can encrypt to AES256 ensuring the live stream is fully secure during transmission.
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Highly Reliable even in crowded or low signal environments
Uses internal RASCOW algorithm to optimise video stream based on both the 3G/4G availability and latency required. Can live stream in even the most challenging of 3G/ 4G LTE availability, even as low as 250kb/sec. The Zao goes up to 10MB/sec and is ideal for video with a lot of movement (pursuits etc.) with broadcast quality.
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Other functionality
+ Wifi and/or Satellite (BGAN, K.SAT)
+ Remote web management
+ Comes with Vmount plates for use with external (camera) batteries.
What the Zao does for Mobile Surveillance
Challenges live mobile video streaming

Specefications Smart-telecaster ZAO
Decoder, Remote management & two-way audio
Key features Smart-Telecaster Zao-S:
Real time mobile HD video transmission direct from the camera
Smart-telecaster Zao-S is a portable video H265 HEVC encoder that compresses video in real-time enabling full HD live video streaming to anywhere in the world, while on the move.
Lightweight and small
Due to its lightweight (about 350g) and portability, the Zao-S can be carried either on body strap or can be mounted on a camera and connect either via HD-SDI or HDMI to the camera.
Supports H.265 video compression standard
Smart-telecaster Zao-S is equipped with the H.265 video compression standard. H.265 technology improves encoding and compression by approximately 50% compared to H.264 compression. As a result HD picture quality can be maintained even when the mobile phone signal strength becomes low and with very low latency (0.3 seconds).
RASCOW technology
Smart-telecaster Zao-S connects up to 3 SIM cards via external dongles that can be bonded together to form a single connection via 3G, 4G or WiFi. RASCOW technology monitors the changing mobile signal strength in real time and adapts the most optimum bonded combination of the 3G, 4G and WiFi connections. As a result the quickest and most reliable delivery across the internet is given to the decoding platform. This continues to give reliable video contribution even when signal strengths becomes low or fluctuates rapidly.
Easy to carry
Smart-telecaster Zao-S is a portable video encoder. The specially strap that comes with the product is easy to carry and operate.
Power saving
Smart-telecaster Zao-S contains on internal battery and external battery
Advanced connectivity
Smart-telecaster Zao-S supports a variety of mobile networks such as WCDMA, LTE, 3G, 4G, WiFi, ethernet, etc.
Multi-Link technology
With multi-link technology in Smart-telecaster Zao-S you can use up to 3 mobile data cards simultaneously. This strongly improves the quality of broadcasting under weak signal conditions.
Receives multiple video streams
At the receiving end, Soliton has a choice of decoders – HD View (1 channel and 4 channel – on premise), Cloud VMS+ (ONVIF compliant on-premise install or cloud), Cloud View (cloud only), and Cloud CVS (cloud only).
Supports 1080i standard for full HD TV
Smart-telecaster Zao-S supports the HD-SDI/HDMI (1080i/1080p/720p) video standard for full HD TV achieving unprecedented high quality digital video.
Secure communications
To guarantee secure communications Smart-telecaster Zao-S supports authentication and encryption(AES 256bit).
Live with your Smartphone
STC for ML CAM for iPhone and Zao Android App as an alternative or in conjunction with external cameras with the Zao-S for live streaming from the smartphone itself.
Smart-telecaster ZAO-S key specifications
ITEM | SPECIFICATION | EXTRA INFO |
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Encoding system | H.265 Main Profile | |
Pixel (NTSC) | 720×480, 360×480 (Half-SD, Full motion) 720×240 (Field thinning) | |
Pixel (PAL) | 720×576, 720×288, 360×576 (Half-SD, Full motion), 720×288 (Field thinning) | |
Pixel (HD) *50i and 59.94i | 1920×1080, 960×1080 (Half-HD, Full motion), 1920×540 (Field thinning), 960×540, 640×360, 1280×720, 640×720 | |
Video output | BlackmagicDesign: Decklink Quad 2, Decklink Studio 4K, UltraStudio Express, UltraStudio Mini Monitor | |
Signal mode | 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 480/59.94i, 576/50i (Depending on the input signal of the transmitter | |
Driver version | SPECIFICATIONS - Driver version - BlackmagicDesign Desktop Video 10.9.3 and 10.11 (Windwos10 1803 or later) | |
Bit Rate | 200kbps~5Mbps | |
HD View Single | User registration form | |
Field Rate | Maximum 59.94fps(59.94i)/50fps(50i) | |
Circuit type | WCDMA, LTE, Wireless LAN, Wired LAN, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, BGAN | |
Error correction | ARQ | |
Protocol | UDP/IP(RASCOW) | |
Encryption | AES256bit | |
Authentication | Passphrazes (Up to 32 characters) | |
Multilink | Up to 3 lines | |
Connecting function | Manual connection, Automatic connection on Startup or Abnormal disconnecting | |
Noncommunication continuing time | Up to 60 seconds | |
Item | Specification | |
Supply Voltage | DC10.5V ~ DC17V Exclusive AC Adapter: DC15V/2.7A Exclusive External Battery: DC14V/3A | |
Power Consumption | Operation(USB Maximum Load): About 35W Operation(Charging):About 25W Operation(Normal):About 13W Standby(Power OFF):About 250uA | USB Load depens on the connected devices |
Operating Time | Operation(ON-AIR): About 1 hour Standby: 90 days | USB modem x 3 Average operation |
Dimension (W/H/D) | 78mm(W) x 123.5mm(H) x 35.5mm(D) | Without Projection |
Body weight | About 410g | Including Jacket |
Product weight | About 330g | Unit weight |
Temperature and humidity for Use | 0 to +40℃ / 20 to 80%RH | Without condensation |
Temperature and humidity for conservation | -20 to +60℃ / 10 to 80%RH | Without condensation |
Waterproof /Drip-proof | No |
Key features Smart-Telecaster Zao-S:
Real time mobile HD video transmission direct from the camera
Smart-telecaster Zao-S is a portable video H265 HEVC encoder that compresses video in real-time enabling full HD live video streaming to anywhere in the world, while on the move.
Lightweight and small
Due to its lightweight (about 350g) and portability, the Zao-S can be carried either on body strap or can be mounted on a camera and connect either via HD-SDI or HDMI to the camera.
Supports H.265 video compression standard
Smart-telecaster Zao-S is equipped with the H.265 video compression standard. H.265 technology improves encoding and compression by approximately 50% compared to H.264 compression. As a result HD picture quality can be maintained even when the mobile phone signal strength becomes low and with very low latency (0.5 seconds).
Secure communications
To guarantee secure communications Smart-telecaster Zao-S supports
authentication and encryption(AES 256bit).
ONVIF
With the Cloud VMS+product (that can be installed in the Cloud or on-premise at the receiving end), the transmitter can operate as an ONVIF device making it compatible with most COTS available VMS systems.
RASCOW technology
Smart-telecaster Zao-S connects up to 6 SIM cards via external dongles that can be bonded together to form a single connection via 3G, 4G or WiFi. RASCOW technology monitors the changing mobile signal strength in real time and adapts the most optimum bonded combination of the 3G, 4G and WiFi connections. As a result the quickest and most reliable delivery across the internet is given to the decoding platform. This continues to give reliable video contribution even when signal strengths becomes low or fluctuates rapidly.
Easy to carry
Smart-telecaster Zao-S is a portable video encoder. The specially strap that comes with the product is easy to carry and operate.
Power saving
Smart-telecaster Zao-S contains on internal battery and external battery
Advanced connectivity
Smart-telecaster Zao-S supports a variety of mobile networks such as WCDMA, LTE, 3G, 4G, WiFi, ethernet, etc.
Multi-Link technology
With multi-link technology in Smart-telecaster Zao-S you can use up to 3 mobile data cards simultaneously. This strongly improves the quality of broadcasting under weak signal conditions.
Receives multiple video streams
Our Smart-telecaster Zao-S viewing software can receive up to 4 video streams from 4 different camera units at the same time.
Supports 1080i standard for full HD TV
Smart-telecaster Zao-S supports the
HD-SDI/HDMI (1080i/1080p/720p) video standard for full HD TV achieving unprecedented high quality digital video.
Technology for optimized mobile communications
Our technology for optimized mobile communication is called RASCOW (Real-time Auto-Speed Control based on Waterway model). RASCOW technology automatically balances the load between various network base stations during live broadcasting. This allows unprecedented stability in image transmission, even under network congestion or weak network signals.
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