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Access via web browser (URL) BirdDog Finder application TALLY SUPPORT Accessing Mini via an IP address Onboard Tally Accessing Mini on a network without a DHCP server Program Tally Preview Tally Tally border overlay on loop PASSWORD MANAGEMENT Default password...
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PoE (Power over Ethernet) DC/D-Tap PoE is a convenient way to power Mini as it allows both data Located at the side of Mini is a DC connection port. This and power to be sent through the same standard Ethernet power input socket is capable of accepting power in a cable.
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Indication of system boot process As soon as BirdDog Mini detects a power input signal the After initial boot up is complete your Mini unit will be visible left hand 'power/fault' light will light up green. as a source on any NDI compatible devices on the SAME ethernet subnet.
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(one word, lower case). Password reset If you lose or forget your password, you must reset the Mini It is recommended to change this password in a network to factory settings, which will allow logging back in using environment where Mini is shared with other users (e.g. not the default birddog password.
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Tally: Input selection: Input: Configuration: BirdDog has taken as much care as possible to ensure any Manual input Manual input configures Mini to only look at the selected source is automatically detected in the correct format, video source for a specific video format and color space.
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BirdDog Can operate in either NDI Encode (converting from HDMI to NDI) or NDI Decode (receiving an NDI signal Once your BirdDog unit is in Decode mode you can switch from the network and displaying it out the HDMI ports).
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IP address recovery In the event that the Mini is not visible on the network, the network has changed, or the static IP address details have been lost, reset the BirdDog back to its default settings by...
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Mini also supports preview tally. The onboard screen will method of identifying which source is being used ‘on air’ at light up green when the Mini source is placed in the preview any particular time. bus of the receiving switcher.
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FACTORY RESET Settings reset If Mini is not found on the network and the web configura- The reset switch is located on the top of the unit here: tion console is inaccessible it is possible to perform a factory reset on the network settings. To reset Mini simply press and hold the reset micro switch for 6 seconds at any time after Mini has booted up (approx.
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NewTek Studio Monitor NewTek provide a free Studio Monitor application that To select Mini as a source on your TriCaster, simply click on allows you to monitor many NDI sources on a standard the configuration cog below your desired source location, Windows computer.
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