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  • Page 1 NDI PTZ CAMERA PTC-140NDI...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................2 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ................. 4 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ................ 4 WARRANTY ...................... 5 ..................... 5 TANDARD ARRANTY .................... 6 HREE ARRANTY DISPOSAL ......................7 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................8 ....................... 8 EATURES LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF PARTS ............9 BASIC SETUP ..................
  • Page 3 Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be obtained by contacting your local Datavideo Office or...

  • Page 4: Fcc Compliance Statement

    7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company.

  • Page 5: Warranty

    Warranty Standard Warranty  Datavideo equipment are guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for one year from the date of purchase.  The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be supplied at the time of any request for repair under warranty.

  • Page 6: Three Year Warranty

    Hard Drive, Solid State Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting, Camera module, PCIe Card are covered for 1 year.  The three-year warranty must be registered on Datavideo's official website or with your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized distributors within 30 days of purchase.

  • Page 7: Disposal

    Disposal For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Product Overview The PTC-140NDI is a low-cost SDI/HDMI PTZ camera, which features 20x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom. The PTC-140NDI is an IP camera as well for supporting H.264 /H.265 video compression and dual stream output. It features NDI® | HX, which is the first NDI camera launched by Datavideo.

  • Page 9: Location And Function Of Parts

    Location and Function of Parts Front of Camera Lens Built-in 1/2.8” 2.07M Pixel CMOS HD color camera with white balance control, backlight compensation, automatic gain and etc. Tally LED Tally lamp will be turned ON upon receiving the ON signal. Sensor for Remote Control Remote control IR receiver...
  • Page 10 NDI® | HX & DVIP Interface NDI® | HX interface allows users to connect the PTC-140NDI and a PC to the RJ-45 Ethernet interfaces of the same router by using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable. Moreover, users can set the PC and the PTC-140NDI camera in the same local area network for controlling some functions of the PTC-140NDI camera by NewTek’s “NDI Studio Monitor”...
  • Page 11 PTC-140NDI camera to be auto-recognized by the NDI compatible receiving devices (e.g. Notebook PC) which are set in the same local area network. The DVIP interface allows users to control the PTC-140NDI camera by the proprietary DVIP protocol which is developed by Datavideo.
  • Page 12 Bottom of Camera Tripod Screw Hole allows the user to mount the camera on the tripod. Screw Hole Screw holes for ceiling bracket mounting. For Safety Rope Ties safety rope for fixing the camera to the ceiling.

  • Page 13: Basic Setup

    Follow the instructions below to view your video on the web user interface.  Connect the PTC-140NDI camera directly to your PC/Notebook PC 1. Connect the PTC-140NDI to the PC/Notebook using an Ethernet cable. 2. On your PC/Notebook, open the web browser and enter camera’s default IP address into the address bar.
  • Page 14 2. Please use an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect from the NDI® | HX/DVIP port which is located on the rear panel of the PTC-140NDI to the LAN of a router. And then please use another RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect from the RJ-45 Ethernet interface of your PC or Notebook PC to the LAN port of the same router.

  • Page 15: Hdmi Video Output

    HDMI Video Output Connect the HDMI OUT to an external connected monitor using an HDMI cable. 3G-SDI Video Output Connect the SDI OUT to an external connected monitor using an SDI cable.

  • Page 16: How To Use The Ndi Studio Monitor Software

    How to Use the NDI Studio Monitor Software NDI Introduction NDI is an Ethernet-based open video and audio transmission standard. NDI allows bilateral video and audio signal transmission for devices which are located within the same Local Area Network. It provides low-latency and real-time features which make it an ideal solution for the live production application.
  • Page 17 4. After the Studio Monitor Software is launched, its interface will be shown as following diagram. 5. Please move your mouse cursor to the top-left side and then click the menu button. After that, you can see the Studio Monitor menu. You can also right-click on the Studio Monitor interface for showing the menu.
  • Page 18 6. From the menu, users can see that the PTC-140NDI camera which is connected to the same local area network as the Studio Monitor is detected successfully. Please click it and then users can see the screen which is shot by the PTC- 140NDI is shown as following diagram.
  • Page 19 Note: If you have any problems when installing or using the NDI Studio Monitor software, please refer to NewTek NDI website https://www.ndi.tv/ or please contact NewTek NDI Technical Support Team.

  • Page 20: Remote Control And On-Screen Menu

    Remote Control and On-Screen Menu This chapter provides an overview of remote control functions and OSD menu. 5.1 Remote Control Functions...
  • Page 21 Function Keys Descriptions Standby Key The standby button turns ON/OFF the camera. Standby Key To reboot the camera, press the standby button for 3 seconds. After device initialization is complete, the camera head will automatically return to HOME position. Camera Select Keys To select a camera in a multi-camera environment using camera select keys (CAM1 –...
  • Page 22 Function Keys Descriptions The asterisk and pound keys form various combinations with other keys to access certain functions directly. The shortcuts are listed as follows: 1. 【#】+【#】+【#】: Clear all presets 2. 【*】+【#】+【6】: Restore factory defaults 3. 【*】+【#】+【9】: Image flip along horizontal axis 4.
  • Page 23 Function Keys Descriptions Manual Focus Manual Mode Pressing this key enables manual mode allowing you to adjust the camera’s focus and zoom by pressing Focus+/- and Zoom+/- keys. Focus Focus +/- Press and hold Focus+ or Focus- to adjust the focus accordingly and release as soon as the desired focus is reached.
  • Page 24 Use Camera Select keys to select the camera intended for operation after you’ve assigned an ID number to each camera. Note: If users press the *+#+MANUAL buttons, the IP address of the PTC-140NDI will be resumed to factory default 192.168.5.163...

  • Page 25: On-Screen Menu

    5.2 On-Screen Menu On-Screen Menu allows the user to modify various camera settings. Press [MENU] on the remote control to open the on-screen menu as shown below. On-Screen MENU Language Setup Camera P/T/Z Video Format Network Settings Version Restore Default Escape [↑↓] Select [←...
  • Page 26 Main Options Network Video Restore Language Setup Camera P/T/Z Version Settings Format Default 1080I59. 1080P29. 720P59.9 Details of all options in the on-screen menu are listed in the table below. Main Menu Sub Menu Options Sub-options English Language Simplified Chinese Auto VISCA Protocol...
  • Page 27 Main Menu Sub Menu Options Sub-options Flicker 50Hz 60Hz Gain Limit 0~15 Closed Auto 3000K 3500K 4000K 4500K 5000K WB Mode Color 5500K 6000K 6500K 7000K Manual Onepush RG Tuning...
  • Page 28 Main Menu Sub Menu Options Sub-options BG Tuning...
  • Page 29 Main Menu Sub Menu Options Sub-options 100% 110% 120% Saturation 130% 140% 150% 160% 170% 180% 190% 200% High AWB Sensitivity Middle Image Brightness...
  • Page 30 Main Menu Sub Menu Options Sub-options Contrast Sharpness...
  • Page 31 Main Menu Sub Menu Options Sub-options Flip-H Flip-V Color B & W Mode Black & White Default 0.45 Gamma 0.50 0.55 0.63 Closed Auto Focus Mode Manual Onepush Center Focus AF-Zone Bottom High AF-Sensitivity Middle Auto Noise Reduction NR-2D...
  • Page 32 Main Menu Sub Menu Options Sub-options NR-3D Dynamic Hot Pixel Default Normal Style Clarity Bright Soft Zoom by Speed Zoom Speed P/T/Z Standard Acc Curve Slow Fast Fast Preset Speed Slow Middle...
  • Page 33 Note:  Please remember to use the PTC-140NDI web UI and the OSD menu to modify the DHCP ON/OFF setting, and then the IP address information which is shown in the OSD menu and the web UI will be consistent.

  • Page 34: Professional Jargon Explanations Of The Osd Menu

    5.3 Professional Jargon Explanations of the OSD Menu There are some professional jargons or nouns which are shown in the OSD menu of the PTC-140NDI camera, please refer to this section for realizing those jargons.  Speed by Zoom: When this function is turned “ON”, at the time when the...

  • Page 35: Installation Instructions

    PM3*5 screw x 6  Ceiling bracket (upper and lower plates) x 1  PTC-140NDI camera x 1 Ceiling Bracket (Upper and Lower Plates Step 1: The Ceiling Bracket Separate the ceiling bracket into two parts (upper and lower plates) as depicted in the diagram below.
  • Page 36 Using four PA4*30 self-tapping screws, affix the bracket’s upper plate to the ceiling. Upper Plate of Ceiling Bracket Step 3: Affix the bracket’s lower plate to the bottom of PTC-140NDI As depicted in the diagram below, use three PM3*5 screws to affix the bracket’s lower plate to the bottom of PTC-140NDI.
  • Page 37 Lower Plate of Ceiling Bracket Step 4: Mount the PTC-140NDI Camera to the ceiling Now push the PTC-140NDI camera into the bracket’s upper plate in the direction as indicated by the arrow in the diagram below. Make sure the two plates click into place.
  • Page 38 Lower Plate of Ceiling Bracket Upper Plate of Ceiling Bracket Push the PTC-140NDI camera into the bracket’s upper plate in the direction as indicated by the arrow. Make sure the two plates click into place. Step 5: Final...

  • Page 39: Network Connection

    Network Connection The Ethernet port on the back panel of your PTC-140NDI allows you to connect to camera from the PC/Laptop with Static or dynamic IP addresses. To access and modify these network settings, you will need to login to the camera’s web interface.

  • Page 40: Dhcp Mode

    IP. In this chapter, we will show you how to enable DHCP and Static IP modes on PTC-140NDI in two separate sections. Note: To log out of the web interface, simply click “Logout” at the top right corner of the page.
  • Page 41 In order to enable the camera’s DHCP mode, simply check the DHCP checkbox to allow the router to dynamically assign an IP address to PTC-140NDI. Click “Save” button to save the new settings then reboot PTC-140NDI.

  • Page 42: Static Ip

    7.2 Static IP A static IP address is a fixed address manually assigned to PTC-140NDI. First uncheck the DHCP checkbox then enter an IP address for the camera, the subnet mask and the gateway IP. Note: Never assign an address that ends in .0 or .255 as these addresses are typically reserved for network protocols.
  • Page 43 Step 1: Open the DVIP Network Configuration Tool and then select the connected Ethernet option from the “Network interface” pop-up window. After that please press the “OK” button. Step 2: After the Network interface is selected, the DVIP Network Configuration Tool interface will be shown as following diagram.
  • Page 44 Step 3: Please press “HOST NAME” and then the network settings pop-up window will be shown.
  • Page 45 Step 4: users can click “Host Name” column for changing the device name. Users can also click each setting column for changing value if it is needed. After that, please press “Save” for saving those settings. Users can also press “Default” for resuming those settings to factory default value.

  • Page 46: Web User Interface

    Web User Interface The web based user interface allows you to set and control your PTC-140NDI devices. Preview In preview, you will be able to see the camera image in real time as shown in the diagram below. Click on the preview window once to view in full screen mode and click again to exit.

  • Page 47: Control Functions

     If the H.264 format is selected, the preview screen can be shown normally which is shown as following diagram.  If the H.265 format is selected, there is no screen in the Preview window and there is a warning message that will be shown. Control Functions Further to the right, there are various control functions, such as PTZ control, PTZ speed slider, focus mode drop-down menu, zoom and focus controls, as well as...
  • Page 48 Controls Descriptions PTZ Control Buttons Click the arrow buttons to move the camera head to corresponding directions. To return to Home position, click PTZ Speed Slider The PTZ speed slider adjusts the P/T speed, ranging from 0 (slowest) to 100 (fastest).

  • Page 49: Preset

    Preset The presets allow you to save multiple PTZ settings to the camera. See function descriptions in the table below. Functions Descriptions Preset Drop-Down Menu Select a preset number from the drop- down menu. Note: There are 255 presets ranging from 0 –...

  • Page 50: Configuration

    Configuration In Configuration, you will be able to configure the camera’s audio, video, network and system settings which will be described further in the next few sections. Audio Configure Audio Configure allows you to configure the input audio source. See the table below for descriptions of each item. Items Descriptions Enable...
  • Page 51 Items Descriptions Encode Type Select an encode type for your input audio source. The available encode types include MP3, AAC and G.711A. Sample Rate Select a sample rate for your input audio source. The higher the sample rate, the better the audio quality. Sample Bits Select the sample bits for your input audio source.

  • Page 52: Video Configure

    Items Descriptions Save Button Click the Save button to save the new audio settings. Video Configure Video Configure allows you to configure the input video source. Video Encode In Video Encode, you will be able to configure the video quality for main and sub streams.
  • Page 53 Profile Select a profile for your input video source. Available profiles are:  BP: Baseline Profile (Default)  MP: Main Profile  HP: High Profile. Image Size Select an appropriate image size from the drop-down menu.  1920 x 1080 ...
  • Page 54 Bit Rate A bitrate is the amount of data required to encode a single second of video. From a streaming perspective, the higher the bitrate, the higher the quality, and the more bandwidth it will require. The default bit rate for the main stream is “4096 Kb/s.”...
  • Page 55 Stream Publish In Stream Publish, you will be able to configure the RTSP, RTMP or SRT settings for main and sub streams. See the table below for descriptions of each item. Items Descriptions Enable Check this checkbox to enable RTMP stream. Protocol Type There are three streaming protocols including RTSP, RTMP...
  • Page 56 Items Descriptions Host Port The host port number is 1935 by default. Stream Name This is the RTMP/RTSP Stream Name/Key provided by the video streaming providers. An example of the RTMP Stream Name/Key is provided. User Name / Password Enter the login credentials of your live streaming platform or the Source Username &...
  • Page 57 Items Descriptions Save Button Click the Save button to save the new RTMP settings. Note: 1. The SRT Caller mode and the RTSP Publish can be operated only as the “Main Stream”. 2. When the SRT Caller or the RTSP Publish is operated as the “Main Stream”, the “Sub Stream”...
  • Page 58 4. On the right, scroll down to the bottom where you will be able to find Server URL and Stream name/key. 5. Open the PTC-140NDI’s web UI and click “Video Configure”  “Stream Publish.” 6. Enter the Server URL and Stream Name/Key into Host Address and Stream Name respectively.
  • Page 59 Note: Facebook Live limits each stream to 8 hours. 2. Check “Use stream key” then copy and paste “Server URL” and Stream Key” into “Host Address” and “Stream Name” as shown on the PTC-140NDI’s web UI respectively. Please modify the “Host Port” to 443.
  • Page 60 5. Please press the “Reboot” button from the Reboot option from the PTC-140NDI Web UI. 6. The preview screen will be shown on the bottom-right corner of the Facebook Live page. Please select where you want to post your live- streaming and who can see your live-straming.
  • Page 61 7. After the live-streaming is started, users can see related information for the live-streaming video from the Facebook Live interface. If you want to stop the live-streaming, please click the “End Live Video” button for stopping your Facebook live-streaming.
  • Page 62 Facebook Fan Page. Check “Use stream key” then copy and paste “Server URL” and Stream Key” into “Host Address” and “Stream Name” as shown on the PTC-140NDI’s web UI respectively. Please modify the “Host Port” to 443. 3. Check the Enable checkbox to enable RTMP stream.
  • Page 63 7. After the live-streaming is started, users can see related information for the live-streaming video from the Facebook Live interface. If you want to stop the live-streaming, please click the “End Live Video” button for stopping your Facebook live-streaming.
  • Page 64 Wowza Streaming Cloud is a cloud streaming platform which is a global leader in the live-streaming area. This chapter will take Wowza Streaming Cloud as an example to show how to do the RTSP streaming by Datavideo PTC-140NDI with the Wowza Streaming Cloud. Please see following steps to know how to stream the RTSP streaming by the PTC-140NDI camera to Wowza Streaming Cloud.
  • Page 65 3. If you already have your own Wowza account, please enter your Email Address and Password and then click the “Sign In” button for logging into your own Wowza account which is shown as following diagram. If you do not have the Wowza account, you can apply a Wowza trial account for a 30 day free trial.
  • Page 66 5. After logging into your account, users can see that there are two kinds of products including “Wowza Streaming Cloud” and “Wowza Streaming Engine”. What we need is the Wowza Streaming Cloud, so, please click the “FREE TRIAL” button of the “Wowza Streaming Cloud”.
  • Page 67 6. Please click the “Launch Wowza Streaming Cloud” button for launching the Wowza Streaming Cloud. 7. You will see the main interface of the Wowza Streaming Cloud which is shown as following diagram. Please click “Add Live Stream” button for adding a new live- streaming.
  • Page 68 8. Please enter your desired name for the stream into the “What is the name of your live stream?” column. For this example, the stream name is “RTSP Stream”. 9. Please click one of the following countries which is located at the nearest location to where you want to start the live-streaming.
  • Page 69 10. Please select the camera or the encoder that you want to use to connect to Wowza Streaming Cloud. This example is RTSP streaming, so, please select “Other RTSP” option from the following diagram. You can keep other options as default values.
  • Page 70 11. This page allows users to set some detailed settings. After all parameters are set, please click the “Next” button.
  • Page 71 12. Please enter your desired title and then click the “Next” button. 13. This page allows you to check all parameters before starting the live- streaming. Please confirm that all parameters are correct and then click the “Finish” button. 14. Please do the streaming settings according to following steps. ...
  • Page 72 Please copy the “Host Port” and then paste it into the “Host Port” column in the “Stream Publish” page of the PTC-140NDI Web UI. Please copy the “Stream Name” and then paste it into the “Stream Name” column in the “Stream Publish”...
  • Page 73 16. Please click the “Reboot” button from the “Reboot” option in the PTC-140NDI Web UI. 17. Users can see the image which is shot by the PTC-140NDI is streamed to Wowza Streaming Cloud platform successfully by using the RTSP protocol.
  • Page 74 How to do the SRT Streaming by the vMix Software How to install the Vmix Software Please install the vMix software according to following steps. 1. At first, please go to vMix official website and then download the vMix 60-day free-trial.
  • Page 75 4. Please click “I accept the agreement” and then click the “Next” button. 5. Please click the “Next” button.
  • Page 76 6. Please click the “Next” button. 7. Please click the “Next” button.
  • Page 77 8. Please click the “Install” button. 9. The installation will be started.
  • Page 78 10. Please click the “Finish” button to finish the installation. 11. Please select “Register for a fully functional 60 Day Trial” to fill out your Email Address. After that, please click the “OK” button to open the vMix software.
  • Page 79 12. Please select the initial resolution and frame rate that you want to use and then please click the “OK” button. 13. After opening vMix, the software interface is shown as following diagram.
  • Page 80 If the PTC-140NDI is set in Listener Mode Note: If vMix is set in Caller Mode, the PTC-140NDI Web UI must be set in Listener Mode. If vMix is set in Listener Mode, the PTC-140NDI Web UI must be set in Caller Mode.
  • Page 81 2. Users can see the main interface of the vMix which is shown as following diagram. 3. Please go back to the interface of the PTC-140NDI Web UI, click the “SRT” option, and then select your desired SRT encryption way from “Crypto key length in bytes”.
  • Page 82 4. Please click the “Reboot” button from the “Reboot” option for rebooting the PTC-140NDI. 5. Please go back to vMix and then please click “Add Input”. After that, please click “More” from the drop-up menu.
  • Page 83 PTC-140NDI Web UI, which is “8888888888” in the “Passphrase” column. And then please select “32” in the “Key length” drop-down menu to make sure that it is consistent as the setting in the PTC-140NDI Web UI. 7. Please click the “OK” button.
  • Page 84 8. Users can see that the image which is shot by the PTC-140NDI is streamed to vMix software by the SRT Listener Mode.
  • Page 85 If the PTC-140NDI is set in Caller Mode Note: If vMix is set in Caller Mode, the PTC-140NDI Web UI must be set in Listener Mode. If vMix is set in Listener Mode, the PTC-140NDI Web UI must be set in Caller Mode.
  • Page 86 3. Please go back to the interface of the PTC-140NDI Web UI, click the “Stream Publish” option, and then you can see the “Stream Publish” interface which is shown as following diagram. 4. Please select “SRT” option from the “Protocol Type” drop-down menu.
  • Page 87 “Port” column of the vMix software. After that, please set the “Passphrase” password to “88888888” which is consistent to the “Password for Stream Encryption” in the “Stream Publish” page of the PTC-140NDI web UI. After that, please set the “Key length” drop-down menu to 32, which is consistent to...
  • Page 88 13. Finally, please click the “OK” button. 14. Users can see that the image which is shot by the PTC-140NDI is streamed to vMix software by the SRT Caller Mode.
  • Page 89 RTP Multicast The RTP Multicast allows you to view camera video on certain video players such as VLC media player from a remote location. Follow the steps outlined below to view the camera video on VLC media player. 1. Download VLC media player from the link https://www.videolan.org. 2.
  • Page 90 You can also choose to stream over TS protocol. Follow the steps outlined below to view the camera video on VLC media player over TS protocol. 1. On RTP Multicast page of the PTC-140NDI’s web interface, select “TS” from the Protocol Type drop-down menu.
  • Page 91 3. Click the “Play” button to start viewing the video stream. Video Parameters This sets the camera focus, exposure, color balance, image settings, noise reduction and picture styles. Focus In Focus, you are allowed to set Focus Mode, Auto Focus Zone and Auto Focus Sensitivity.
  • Page 92 Exposure In Exposure, you are allowed to set Exposure Mode, Exposure Value (EV), Backlight Compensation (BLC), Anti-Flicker, Gain Limit and Dynamic Range Compression (DRC).  Mode: Available focus modes are Auto, Manual, SAE (Shutter Automatic Exposure), AAE (Aperture Automatic Exposure) and Bright. Auto –...
  • Page 93 Aperture Automatic Exposure – The camera will measure light and automatically set the shutter speed based on your desired iris opening (aperture).  EV: EV is exposure value. By turning it ON, an EV slider will appear for adjusting the exposure value. ...
  • Page 94  WB Mode: Select white balance mode from the options listed below. Auto Manual One Push 2400K 2500K 2600K 2700K 2800K 2900K 3000K 3100K...
  • Page 95 3200K 3300K 3400K 3500K 3600K 3700K 3800K 3900K 4000K 4100K 4200K 4300K 4400K 4500K 4600K 4700K 4800K 4900K 5000K 5100K 5200K 5300K 5400K 5500K 5600K 5700K 5800K 5900K 6000K 6100K 6200K 6300K 6400K 6500K 6600K 6700K 6800K...
  • Page 96 6900K 7000K 7100K  RG Tuning: This fine tunes the red gain from -10 to 10 but effective only in AUTO mode.  BG Tuning: This fine tunes the blue gain from -10 to 10 but effective only in AUTO mode. ...
  • Page 97  Bright: Brightness level adjustment from 0 to 14.  Contrast: Contrast adjustment from 0 to 14.  Sharpness: Sharpness adjustment from 0 to 15.  Gamma: Selects a gamma value from the following Default 0.45 0.50 0.55 0.63...
  • Page 98  DCI: To enable DCI, simply select a value from 1 to 8; selecting OFF will disable DCI.  B&W Mode: This allows you to switch between color and black-and-white modes.  Flip-H: Turning it ON flips the image along the horizontal axis. ...
  • Page 99  NR-2D: 2D noise reduction is ideal for scenes with movement. 1 – 7 Auto  NR-3D: 3D noise reduction is ideal for static fields of view. 1 – 7 Note: By using both 2D and 3D noise reduction together, you can effectively enhance both moving and static imagery, which is ideal for most live broadcast environments.
  • Page 100 Note: Each time after you modify the camera parameters, please click the Refresh button to apply the new settings. Video OSD In Video OSD, you will be allowed to show video time and title on the screen. You can further set the font color as well as their positions.
  • Page 101 Enable Video Time and Title on Screen Simply check the checkbox then click the Save button to display video time and title on the screen. Set Font Color of Time and Title You can also select a display color for your time and title. Available color options include: ...
  • Page 102 Adjust Time and Title Positions On the OSD Offset tile, you will be allowed to adjust positions of the Time and Title displayed on the screen. First select Time or Title then click the arrow buttons to move it to the desired position. Note: After you’ve configured the video time and title, click the Save button to apply the new settings.
  • Page 103 Video OUT The Video Out allows users to select the desired video output resolution from the drop-down menu. Supported output resolutions include:  1080P60  1080P50  1080P30  1080P25  1080I60  1080I50  720P60  720P50  1080P59.94 ...

  • Page 104: Network Configure

    Network Configure Network Configure allows you to configure the network functions of your camera. Network Port In Network Port, you should be able to find a list of default port numbers for different data communication protocols. Please note that these port numbers may vary according to your network environment.
  • Page 105 Note: Click the Save button after you’ve edited the network settings. In DNS, Enter the DNS information which is 8.8.8.8 by default.
  • Page 106 The main interface of the SRT option is shown as following diagram. This interface provides the SRT port No. The default port No. is 9000. Moreover, if users want to encrypt the SRT stream, it allows users to set their desired SRT password and the SRT crypto key length.
  • Page 107 Reboot option for rebooting the PTC-140NDI camera. 4. After that, you can see that the PTC-140NDI camera is connected successfully from the NDI Studio Monitor software. Please click the MAC address and then you can see the screen which is shot by the PTC-140NDI camera.

  • Page 109: System Configure

    System Configure System Configure allows you to configure your camera system. System Attribute In System Attribute, you are allowed to edit your camera name and select the Web UI language. Available languages are Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and English. System Time In System Time, you are allowed to set the Date Format, Time Zone, Hour Type and NTP.
  • Page 110 System User In System User, you are allowed to edit the login credentials for Admin, User 1 and User 2. Note: Click the Save button to save the new login credentials.
  • Page 111 Update This is where you will be able to view current firmware information. See Firmware Update for detailed firmware upgrade instructions.
  • Page 112 Default In Default, click “Restore factory defaults” to reset the device to factory defaults. Reboot Click “Reboot” to reboot the device.

  • Page 113: Remote Control Port Pinouts

    In addition to using the Ethernet port for remote control, you can also connect your PC or any keyboard controllers to the RS-232 or RS-422/RS-485 remote port to control PTC-140NDI. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the external RS-232 or RS-422/RS-485 controller to PTC-140NDI. You can make your own cable using the pinout information provided in this chapter.
  • Page 114 The RS-422/RS-485 pinouts are described below. RJ-45 Connector Camera’s RS-422/485 Port White/Orange Orange White/Green Blue White/Blue Green White/Brown Brown...

  • Page 115: Firmware Update

    10. Firmware Update Datavideo usually releases new firmware containing new features or reported bug fixes from time to time. Customers can either download the firmware as they wish or contact their local dealer or reseller for assistance. This section outlines the firmware upgrade process which should take approximately few minutes to complete.

  • Page 116: Frequently-Asked Questions

    11. Frequently-Asked Questions This section describes problems that you may encounter while using PTC-140NDI. If you have any questions, please refer to related sections and follow all suggested solutions. If problem still exists, please contact your distributor or the service center.
  • Page 117 3. If the browser is not clicked by users for a period of time (the time length is uncertain), it will cause the issue that the preview window of the PTC-140NDI web UI will stop the preview screen update. To solve this issue, please click the “Configuration” page at first and then click the “Preview”...

  • Page 118: Dimensions

    12. Dimensions Unit: mm...

  • Page 119: Specifications

    13. Specifications Camera Parameters 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25 Video Format 1080i 60/59.94/50 720p 60/59.94/50 Image Sensor 1/2.8 inch high quality HD CMOS sensor Effective Pixels 2.07 Mega pixels (approx.) S/N Ratio >55dB Min. Illumination 0.5Lux (F1.8, AGC ON) Electronic Shutter Auto / Manual Zoom Ratio 20x Optical Zoom, 10x Digital Zoom Gamma Control...
  • Page 120 Image Compensation Backlight Compensation Input /Output Interfaces HDMI x 1 Video Output SDI x 1 Audio Input 3.5mm Line in Tally LED Dual colors (Red, Green) Lens Filter M52.0 x 0.75 Thread with UV Protection VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P; Baud Control Protocol Rate:115200/38400/9600/4800/2400bps DVIP, NDI Remote Control LAN: for IP control (DVIP / NDI)
  • Page 121 Camera Control Unit RMC-180/RMC-300C/RMC-300A Tripod Mount 1/4-20 UNC Optional Accessories WM-1/ WM-10/WM-11 Color Dark Blue/White Dimension (LxWxH) 156 x 184 x 186 mm Weight 1.6 kg Operating Temp. 0~40 °C Range Power DC 12V 12W...
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