Access via web browser (URL) BirdDog Finder application NETWORK SETTINGS AND DEVICE NAMING Accessing Studio NDI via an IP address Device naming Accessing Studio NDI on a network without a DHCP server IP configuration method DHCP IP address Static IP address PASSWORD MANAGEMENT...
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Studio NDI uses approximately 7 watts in PoE mode. PoE (Power over Ethernet) DC/D-Tap PoE is a convenient way to power Studio NDI as it allows Located at the bottom of Studio NDI is a DC connection both data and power to be sent through the same standard port.
BirdDog is set to acquire an IP POWERING ON SEQUENCE address from a DHCP server (see Network Settings section for more detail). Indication of system boot process After displaying the IP address of your device, the page will...
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Studio NDI is operating it will automatically switch to is found. the new input. For example if Studio NDI has an SDI input at 1080p60, and you plug an HDMI source into the unit it Please note that the source from your camera or video will automatically halt the current SDI input and switch to device needs to be in a supported video format.
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BIRDDOG-xxxxx [SDI] instead will look at the selected source. (Depending on the input that is selected for semi-automatic In manual input mode, Studio NDI will sync to any valid operation). video input format (i.e. 720p60/1080i/1080p) and colour space in HDMI (YUV/RGB/YVU).
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Changing modes from NDI Encoder to NDI Decoder BirdDog Can operate in either NDI Encode (converting Once your BirdDog unit is in Decode mode you can switch from HDMI or SDI to NDI) or NDI Decode (receiving an NDI signal from the network and displaying it out the HDMI and between any available sources on the network by choosing SDI ports).
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SDI in either semi-automatic or manual mode. and Mask fields as incorrect information entered will result in Studio NDI not being visible on the network and a factory birddog-name [HDMI] reset will be required in order to recover the unit.
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Studio NDI also supports preview tally. The onboard screen method of identifying which source is being used ‘on air’ at will light up green when the Studio NDI source is placed in any particular time. the preview bus of the receiving switcher.
Led display brigthness FACTORY RESET Settings reset If Studio NDI is not found on the network and the web The reset switch is located on the top of the unit here: configuration console is inaccessible it is possible to perform a factory reset on the network settings. To reset...
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The screen will update the status of the update procedure, Remove all power from the Studio NDI and wait for 5 once complete it will show the line Please power cycle your seconds before re-powering the device. device… STUDIO NDI...
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