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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Audio IN / OUT Camera Control Methods and System Configurations Use RS-232 (VISCA) VISCA over IP Control VISCA over IP Network Configuration Onboard Tally Operating BirdDog PF120 Advanced Controls Network Settings NDI Network Settings Adjusting Setting with On-Screen Menus EXPOSURE Menu...

  • Page 3: Operating Instructions

    Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Copyright Copyright 2019 BirdDog Australia all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated, or distributed in any form or by any means without prior consent in writing from our company.

  • Page 4: What's In The Box

    About BirdDog PF120 BirdDog PF120 is a remotely controllable camera based on BirdDog’s unique Full-bandwidth NDI A/V transfer protocol. It is equipped with many features to ensure the quality of images and control is kept to the highest standards as well as being fully compatible with industry standards.

  • Page 5: Warnings

    WARNING! Installation and removal of the unit and its accessories must be carried out by qualified personnel. You must read all of the Safety Instructions supplied with your equipment before installation and operation. Warnings: • If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. (We will not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.) •...

  • Page 6: Camera Diagrams

    The main processor is capable of operating up to 100º C / 212º F. In extreme circumstances (a hot day/direct hot sun) it is advised to power PF120 via DC as this produces less heat than PoE.

  • Page 7: System Configuration

    On the ethernet/NDI connector on the rear. After initial boot up is complete your PF120 unit will be visible as a source on any NDI compatible devices on the SAME ethernet subnet. For further networking architecture instructions including routing please consult either your system administrator or the support page at bird-dog.tv.

  • Page 8: Obtain Video Signal

    Obtain Video Signal The camera can simultaneously have HDMI video output, USB video output and NDI ® video output. HDMI HD Video signal Connect the camera to a HD monitor/TV using HDMI cable. Turn on the camera, video will display on the monitor after running initializing. Information of the camera initial setting status will display for 5 seconds.

  • Page 9: Audio In / Out

    Audio IN / OUT • A microphone can be connected to the Audio IN port, which feeds audio into the camera. • A speaker can be connected to the Audio OUT port, which will output any audio that is captured on the Audio In port. Camera control method and system configuration This unit has multiple ways of controlling the camera and various system configuration capabilities using optional products.

  • Page 10: Visca Over Ip Control

    VISCA over IP Control With VISCA over IP function, you can control the camera using VISCA protocol on a controller equipped with IP communication capabilities via LAN. The communication specifications of VISCA over IP are followings: • Interface: RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps •...

  • Page 11: Visca Over Ip Network Configuration

    Onboard Tally PF120 supports Tally within the NDI protocol. Tally is a method of identifying which source is being used ‘on air’ at any particular time. Whenever a PF120 source is being used on the program output of an NDI compatible receiver that supports Tally metadata,...

  • Page 12: Operating Birddog Pf120

    “xxxxx” is the serial number of the PF120, the serial number is printed on the box and on the main unit. Note the web address is case sensitive and should be all lower case. Your computer will need to have ‘Bonjour’ services loaded in order to access the unit via it’s ‘friendly’...
  • Page 13 It is recommended to change this password in a network environment where PF120 is shared with other users (e.g. not private). By entering this password, the user is granted full access to the PF120 configuration settings and could interrupt a live program.

  • Page 14: Advanced Controls

    NDI Group Enable NDI v 4.5x supports NDI groups. This allows you to set the BirdDog PF120 camera to only announce it’s availability to other devices that belong to the same NDI group. By default this setting is DISABLED. When enabled the receiver device needs to also be set to the same identical group name.
  • Page 15 Colour Matrix The Colour matrix section allow you to fine-tune the cameras performance for individual colours across the spectrum. You can see in this figure that the color spectrum is divided into six sections, theses being Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow. The Colour Matrix control allows individual fine-tuning of each of these colour sections without affecting the response of other colour components.
  • Page 16 By utilising a colour chip chart you are more easily able to see the impact of any adjustment you are making. Using a colour chip chart such as the Datacolor SpyderCheckr can be beneficial to fine-tuning adjustments in the PF120 Colour Matrix.

  • Page 17: Network Settings

    IP address recovery In the event that the PF120 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 following the factory reset procedure.

  • Page 18: Ptz

    VISCA BAUDRATE: 115200 Zoom Max Speed When controlling the PF120 over NDI you can limit the maximum speed of Zoom movement by affecting this option, the higher the number (18) the faster and more sensitive the movements will be on the PF120.

  • Page 19: Ndi Network Settings

    NDI NETWORK SETTINGS BirdDog PF120 operates with the latest NDI Libraries. There are several options to configure the PF120’s behaviour in an NDI network. Each configuration has its benefits, however it is recommended to utilise the default TCP transmit method unless you have reason to change.

  • Page 20: Adjusting Setting With On-Screen Menus

    NOTE: You cannot perform zoom operations while the menu is displayed. Main Menu To display the main menu, press the ON/OFF button on the Web configuration panel (see Part 4 of the PF120 NDI user guide). Selected Items Selects a setting menu.

  • Page 21: Exposure Menu

    EXPOSURE Menu The EXPOSURE menu is used to set the items related to exposure. MODE (Exposure Mode) FULL AUTO: The exposure is adjusted automatically using the values set for SLOW SHUTTER, S. SHUTTER LIMIT, AE RE- SPONSE, GAIN LIMIT, and EX-COMP. MANUAL: Adjust the GAIN, GAIN LIMIT, electronic shutter speed (SPEED), iris (IRIS), and HIGH SENSITIVITY manually.

  • Page 22: White Balance Menu

    SPEED: Select the electronic shutter speed from the following. When video format is set to 720P50, 1080P50, 1080i50, 1080P25, 720P50, ‘speed’ can be selected from the following: 1/1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25, 1/50, 1/75, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/215, 1/300, 1/425, 1/600, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1750, 1/2500, 1/3500, 1/6000, 1/10K.

  • Page 23: Picture1 Menu

    ATW (Auto Tracking White Balance): Auto Tracking White balance (2000K to 10000K), allows the camera to adjust the tone according to the temperature of the light source illuminating the subject. USER: This is a mode that enables you to manually set the control of R and B gain up to 256 steps. USER2: This is a mode that enables you to manually set the control temperature from 2800K to 6500K.

  • Page 24: Colour Matrix

    WDR: Wide Dynamic: ON, OFF. The camera distinguishes light and dark areas within the same scene, adjusts the brightness for dark areas, and also controls the blown-out highlights. You can select the wide dynamic range mode between ON and OFF. SATURATION: You can configure the color gain from 1-15.

  • Page 25: Zoom Menu

    ZOOM Menu DIGITAL ZOOM: Set to DIGITAL ZOOM ON, 16X digital zoom is activated. You can set digital zoom to ON or OFF. When set to OFF, digital zoom does not operate, and only optical zoom is available. When set to ON, digital zoom takes over after optical zoom reaches MAX (20X).
  • Page 26 BAUDRATE: This feature sets the RS232 baudrate. The default value is 9600. RELOAD PRESET 1: When this item is set to ON, preset 1 is set to Home position. The camera goes to Home position when it is powered on or reset. VIDEO FORMAT: You can change the video format by adjusting this item.

  • Page 27: Firmware Update

    Note. This process will take up to 5 minutes and will require the camera board to reboot – DO NOT power off the unit while this process completes. After the process reports as complete, please allow 2 minutes for the PF120 to reboot and then refresh your browser, you will need to log in again to the Web User Interface.

  • Page 28: Support Resources

    SUPPORT RESOURCES BirdDog are committed to the success of all our users of the PF120 and other devices. We have a team of support engineers located globally so access to timely assistance should be easy. This document should assist greatly in ensuring your camera is set up correctly and for the greatest performance.

  • Page 29: Receiving Ndi Streams

    Input Setting dialog, select from the drop-down list your PF120 source. Once connected to the PF120 you will notice a configuration cog appears next to the source drop down window, this is a shortcut to access the PF120 web configuration panel.

  • Page 30: Dimensions

    Dimensions Unit: mm...

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