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® PTZOptics 12X NDI |HX ZCAM User Manual Model No: PT12X-NDI-ZCAM V1.3 (English) Please check PTZOPTICS.com for the most up to date version of this document Rev 1.3 8/20...
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Preface Thank you for using the HD Professional Video Conferencing Camera. This manual introduces the function, installation and operation of the HD camera. Prior to installation and usage, please read the manual thoroughly. Precautions This product can only be used in the specified conditions in order to avoid any damage to the camera: •...
Table of Contents Supplies Accessories…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Notes……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Features………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Product Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………… Back of the Camera……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Serial Communication Control…………………………………………………………………………………………... VISCA Command List…………………………………………………………………………………………………... Menu Settings……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21 Exposure……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Color………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Image……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Focus……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Noise Reduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………. Setting……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Information………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Restore Default…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Network Connection…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Setting up a Network Video Stream……………………………………………………………………………………… 25 Additional Network Info……………………………………………………………………………………………...
Supplied Accessories When you unpack your camera, check that all the supplied accessories are included: ⚫ Camera ......... 1 ⚫ AC Power Adaptor ....1 ⚫ Quick Start Guide ....1 Notes ⚫ Electrical Safety Installation and operation must be in accordance with national and local electric safety standards. Do not use any power supply other than the one originally supplied with this camera.
Features • Image Sensor Panasonic 1/2.7” HD CMOS sensor Full HD 1920x1080p resolution up to 60 frames per second (3G-SDI) 2D & 3D noise reduction with our latest “low noise CMOS sensor” 0.05 Lux @ F1.8 AGC ON 72.5° Field of View Dynamic Range Control (DRC) for higher image quality and detail across simultaneously well lit and shadowed scenes •...
Product Specifications Model PT12X-NDI-ZCAM Type PTZOptics 3G-SDI HD 1080p Color Video Box Camera Features HD: 1080p-60/50/30/25, 1080i-60/50, 720p 60/50 Video System SD: NTSC, PAL (NDI ® | HX / IP Network feed limited to 30 FPS) Sensor Panasonic 1/2.7", CMOS, Total Pixels: 2.12M, Effective Pixels: 2.07M...
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1280x720, 1024x576, 720x576, 720x480, 720x408, 640x360, 480x270, 320x240, 320x180 Second Stream Resolution 32Kbps ~ 20480Kbps Video Bit Rate Bit Rate Type Variable Rate, Fixed Rate 3G-SDI: 50Hz: 1fps ~ 50fps, 60Hz: 1fps ~ 60fps Frame Rate ® | HX / IP Network Stream: 50Hz: 1fps ~ 25fps, 60Hz: 1fps ~ 30fps Audio Compression Audio Bit Rate 96Kbps, 128Kbps, 256Kbps...
Back of the Camera 1. 3G-SDI Video Output 5. Audio Line Input 2. RJ-45 Network/NDI®|HX Connection 6. Menu Navigation Buttons 3. Phoenix Connector (RS485) 7. DC12V Power Jack 4. Audio Line Output (Not active) 8. Power LED Indicator Page 5 of 40 Rev 1.3 8/20...
Serial Communication Control In default working mode, the camera is able to connect to a VISCA controller with an RS485 serial interface. ➢ RS485 Communication Control The camera can be controlled via RS485, Half-duplex mode, with support for VISCA, Pelco-D or Pelco-P protocol. The parameters of RS485 are as follows: Baud rate: 2400, 4800 or 9600 bps.
VISCA Command List Part 1: Camera-Issued Messages ACK/Completion Message Function Command Command Packet Comments z0 4y FF Returned when the command is accepted. ACK/Completion (y: Socket No.) Messages z0 5y FF Completion Returned when the command has been executed. (y: Socket No.) Error Messages Function Command...
Menu Settings EXPOSURE Mode Auto 1. MENU ExpCompMode Press [MENU] button to display the On Screen Display Gain Limit Menu on the normal screen, using arrow button to move the Backlight cursor to the item to be set. Press the [HOME] button to DRC Strength enter the corresponding sub-menu.
3. COLOR 4. IMAGE Move the main menu cursor to [COLOR], and press the Move the main menu cursor to [IMAGE], and press the [HOME] key to enter the color page, as shown in the [HOME] key to enter the image page, as shown in the following figure.
7. SETTING FOCUS Move the main menu cursor to [SETTING], and press the D-Zoom Limit [HOME] key to enter the setup page, as shown in the AF Sense High following figure. Auto Focus SETTING Select Item Language Change Value Protocol VISCA [Menu] Back Visca Addr...
8. INFORMATION 9. RESTORE DEFAULT Move the main menu cursor to [INFORMATION], and press Move the main menu cursor to [RESTORE DEFAULT], and the [HOME] key to enter the communication setup page, as press the [HOME] key to enter the restore default page, as shown in the following figure.
Picture 1.1 Direct connections via “cross-over” network cable Picture 1.2 Connections to LAN via patch cable to LAN wall jack or LAN switch Setting up a Network Video Stream 1. The first thing you are going to want to do to get your camera up and streaming on your network is to connect your camera to power, an active network port on your network, and finally, power on the camera.
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a. See the “Additional Network Info” section to identify your network scheme. 5. Right-click on the camera you wish to change the IP address of and select “Config”. a. You have two (2) options for assigning the IP address of your camera. You can manually assign the IP address by assigning a static IP address, or you can have a DHCP server automatically assign a dynamic IP address to your camera.
Additional Network Info Discovering your Network IP range You can discover the IP range of your network by using the Command Prompt for Windows, or the Terminal app for Macs and following the steps below. Windows 1. Type “CMD” into the search bar in the start menu. 2.
Camera Web Interface The Web Interface allows you to control the camera, view the video feed, and adjust many of the camera’s settings. Menu The Menu allows you to traverse the Web Interface. By default, the “Live” option is selected. Live This tab allows you to view the video feed of the camera.
Network LAN Settings: The Lan Settings section allows you to adjust the IP parameters of the camera. The default IP address of the camera is 192.168.100.99. You cannot change the MAC address. IP Configuration Type: Fixed IP Address (Static) & Dynamic IP Address (DHCP). IP Address: Camera’s IP address.
Port Settings: The Port Settings section allows you to adjust the network ports of the camera. HTTP Port: This port is used for HTTP-CGI control, and for the web application. Default: 80. RTSP Port: This port is used for the RTSP streaming protocol. Default 554. PTZ Port: This port is used for the TCP/IP control protocol.
Language The Language selection dropdown allows you to change the language of the Web Interface. Select either “English”, “Chinese”, or “Russian”. Network Camera Control Protocol Control Notes: PTZ over TCP/UDP The camera currently supports various PTZ control methods, including RS232, RS485, IR remote control, web interface, HTTP-CGI and TCP/UDP protocol.
Photobooth Functionality Your PTZOptics camera can quickly and easily take a series of four (4) still image or video files that are stored on the camera and made accessible with a standard web browser on the same network. Photos You have two (2) options to initiate a series of four (4) still images being captured… You can enter the following HTTP string into any web browser on the same network as the camera to initiate a series of four (4) still images.
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second delay between four (4) ten (10) second videos being captured. To retrieve your series of four (4) videos, you will need to open a standard web browser with network access to the camera and use the following HTTP strings to retrieve the still image files as desired. Video 1: http://[Camera IP]/video1.mp4 Video 2: http://[Camera IP]/video2.mp4 Video 3: http://[Camera IP]/video3.mp4...
® | HX Connection The NDI ® | HX connection allows you to connect and control your camera through any NDI compatible hardware or software on your Local Area Network. Once your camera is setup on a LAN, you can utilize the NDI ®...
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Camera Maintenance ⚫ If the camera will not be used for a long time, please turn off the power switch. ⚫ Use a soft cloth or lotion-free tissue to clean the camera body. ⚫ Use a soft dry lint-free cloth to clean the lens. If the camera is very dirty, clean it with a diluted neutral detergent. Do not use any type of solvent or harsh detergent, which may damage the surface.
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Control ⚫ Serial communication does not control the camera Make sure the camera is on and functioning with the IR remote control. Verify that the RS485 cable is connected correctly and using the proper pinout. Verify the communication settings of the control software or device (e.g. joystick). Verify that the communication port on the controlling device is activated (e.g.
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