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PTZOptics PTVL-NDI-ZCAM User Manual

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PTZOptics VL ZCAM with NDI
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Model Nos. PTVL-NDI-ZCAM
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  • Page 1 PTZOptics VL ZCAM with NDI |HX using NDI ® ® User Manual Model Nos. PTVL-NDI-ZCAM V2.0 (English) Please check ptzoptics.com for the most up to date version of this document. NewTek ® , NDI ® , NDI ® 4, & NDI ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Changelog ..................................... 36 Copyright Notice The entire contents of this manual / guide, whose copyright belongs to PTZOptics, may not be cloned, copied, or translated in any way without the explicit permission of the company. The product specifications referred to in this document are for reference only and as such are subject to updating at any time without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Preface

    Do not expose the camera to any corrosive solid, liquid, or gas to avoid damage to the cover which is made of a plastic material. Never power the camera on before installation is complete. • Do not dismantle the camera – PTZOptics is not responsible for any unauthorized modification or dismantling. Rev 2.0 6/21...

  • Page 4: Warranty

    Warranty PTZOptics includes a limited parts & labor warranty for all PTZOptics manufactured cameras. The warranty is valid only if PTZOptics receives proper notice of such defects during the warranty period. PTZOptics, at its option, will repair or replace products that prove to be defective. PTZOptics manufacturers its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard practices.

  • Page 5: Connection Guide

    Connection Guide 1. DC12V DC 12V power connection 2. Power Indicator Indicated power on / off 3. RS485 2-pin connection for joystick controller 4. Menu Navigation Buttons Open / Close & traverse OSD menu 5. SDI 3G-SDI connection 6. Network RJ45 port for NDI ®...

  • Page 6: Features

    Control and Settings ® ® |HX control through NDI approved platforms that offer control PTZOptics VISCA over IP Web-based IP remote control interface RS-485 VISCA, Pelco-D, & Pelco-P control Button controls on the back of the camera. ▪ Press in the Menu Navigation button to open the On Screen Display (OSD) menu.

  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Model PTVL-NDI-ZCAM ® ® Type PTZOptics Color Video Box Camera with NDI |HX using NDI 4 HD 1080p Camera 1080p-60/50/30/25, 1080i-60/50, 720p-60/50 Video System ® (IP Streams & NDI |HX are limited to a max resolution of 1080p30) 1/2.7”...

  • Page 8: Ndi

    ® |HX with NDI ® 4 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 |HX connection.

  • Page 9: Rs-485 Interface

    To utilize an RS-485 connection, you will need an RS-485 Interface unterminated two (2) conductor cable. 1. First, connect the positive (red) wire to the camera’s positive phoenix connector port (left). 2. Then, connect the negative (black) wire to the camera’s negative phoenix connector port (right).

  • Page 10: Ptzoptics Visca Command List

    PTZOptics VISCA Command List Part 1: Camera Issued Commands ACK / Completion Messages Command Function Command Packet Comments z0 4y FF Returned when the command is accepted. (y: Socket No.) ACK / Completion z0 5y FF Messages Completion Returned when the command has been executed.
  • Page 11 Part 2: PTZOptics VISCA Command List Command Function Command Packet Comments 8x 01 04 00 02 FF CAM_Power Power On/Off 8x 01 04 00 03 FF 8x 01 04 07 00 FF Stop 8x 01 04 07 02 FF Tele (Standard)
  • Page 12 8x 01 04 0E 02 FF ExpComp setting 8x 01 04 0E 03 FF Down 8x 01 04 4E 00 00 0p 0q FF Direct pq: ExpComp position 8x 01 04 33 02 FF CAM_Backlight Backlight Compensation On / Off 8x 01 04 33 03 FF p: Flicker settings - (0: Off, 1: 50Hz, 2: 8x 01 04 23 0p FF...
  • Page 13 8x 2a 02 a0 04 0p FF CAM_UACStatus Toggle USB Audio p=2: On, p=3: Off x = Camera Address + 8 Part 3: PTZOptics VISCA Query Command List y0 50 02 FF 8x 09 04 00 FF y0 50 03 FF CAM_PowerInq...
  • Page 14 8x 09 04 A2 FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF CAM_ContrastInq pq: Contrast position y0 50 00 FF y0 50 01 FF Flip-H 8x 09 04 A4 FF CAM_FlipInq y0 50 02 FF Flip-V y0 50 03 FF Flip-HV y0 50 00 FF 8x 09 04 AA FF...
  • Page 15 Part 4: PTZOptics VISCA over IP Command List Command Function Command Packet Comments 81 01 04 00 02 FF CAM_Power Power On/Off 81 01 04 00 03 FF 81 01 04 07 00 FF Stop 81 01 04 07 02 FF...
  • Page 16 81 01 04 0E 02 FF ExpComp setting 81 01 04 0E 03 FF Down 81 01 04 4E 00 00 0p 0q FF Direct pq: ExpComp position 81 01 04 33 02 FF CAM_Backlight Backlight Compensation On / Off 81 01 04 33 03 FF p: Flicker settings - (0: Off, 1: 50Hz, 2: 81 01 04 23 0p FF...
  • Page 17 PTZ MS Lower Speed Limit 81 2a 02 a0 04 0p FF CAM_UACStatus Toggle USB Audio p=2: On, p=3: Off Part 5: PTZOptics VISCA over IP Query Command List y0 50 02 FF 81 09 04 00 FF y0 50 03 FF CAM_PowerInq...
  • Page 18 81 09 04 A2 FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF CAM_ContrastInq pq: Contrast position y0 50 00 FF y0 50 01 FF Flip-H 81 09 04 A4 FF CAM_FlipInq y0 50 02 FF Flip-V y0 50 03 FF Flip-HV y0 50 00 FF 81 09 04 AA FF...
  • Page 19 Part 6: Pelco-D Protocol Command List Function Byte1 Byte2 Byte3 Byte4 Byte5 Byte6 Byte7 0xFF Address 0x00 0x08 Pan Speed Tilt Speed 0xFF Address 0x00 0x10 Pan Speed Tilt Speed Down 0xFF Address 0x00 0x04 Pan Speed Tilt Speed Left 0xFF Address 0x00...

  • Page 20: On Screen Display Menu

    Anti-Flicker: Anti-Flicker (lighting) On Screen Display Menu Options include: Off, 50Hz, 60Hz (Only available in Auto, AAE, & Bright modes) Iris: Camera Iris value. Main Menu Options include: Close, F11.0, F9.6, F8.0, F6.8, F5.6, F4.8, F4.0, F3.4, F2.8, F2.4, F2.0, F1.8 (Only available in AAE &...
  • Page 21 Image Noise Reduction Move the cursor to the “Image” option and press the Move the cursor to the “Noise Reduction” option and [MENU] button to enter the Image page, as shown in the press the [MENU] button to enter the Noise Reduction figure below.

  • Page 22: Network Connection

    Information Restore Default Move the cursor to the “Information” option and press Move the cursor to the “Restore Default” option and the [MENU] button to enter the Communication Setup press the [MENU] button to enter the Restore Default page, as shown in the figure below. page, as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 23: Assigning An Ip Address

    Assigning an IP Address By default, the camera has the IP address “192.168.100.88”. You have several methods to change this IP address to match your network scheme. Please see the instructions below for your preferred setup. DHCP If your network supports DHCP, you can have it automatically assign an IP using one of the methods below. •...
  • Page 24 Upgrade Tab The Upgrade Tab allows you to firmware upgrade the camera. To acquire the latest firmware for your PTZOptics camera, for to https://ptzoptics.com/firmware-finder. To ensure you follow the proper firmware upgrade method, follow the PTZOptics SDI/NDI Firmware Upgrade Instructions.
  • Page 25 Backup Tab The Backup tab allows you to backup and restore files. For best results, name each backup file something specific to the camera (such as the serial number). These files consist of: • Serial Number • MAC Address • Presets •...

  • Page 26: Discovering Your Network Info

    Discovering your Network Info To discover your IP address range/scheme, Subnet Mask, Gateway, & First DNS, follow the instructions below for Windows or Mac OS. You may need to talk with your IT department to obtain this information. Windows 1. Open the Start menu and type “CMD” into the search bar. 2.

  • Page 27: Camera Web Interface

    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.
  • Page 28 Video Video Format: Supports 50Hz (PAL), 60Hz (NTSC), & Dial Priority formats. Encode Level: Supports baseline, mainprofile, highprofile, & SVC-T. NDI Preset: Supports Off, Low, Medium, & High. Encode Protocol: Supports H.264, H.265, & MJPEG Resolution: The first stream supports 1920x1080, 1280x720, 1024x576, 960x540, 640x480, 640x360.
  • Page 29 Image Brightness: Brightness slider. Default: 7 Saturation: Saturation slider. Default: 4 Contrast: Contrast slider. Default: 10 Sharpness: Sharpness slider. Default: 3 Hue: hue slider. Default: 7 Flip & Mirror: Check the Flip and/or Mirror button to rotate the image accordingly. Audio Audio Switch: Enable / Disable audio embedding.
  • Page 30 Network Rev 2.0 6/21...
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32 Config ® ® Local Device Name: The friendly name the camera will ® show up as within NDI devices. For best results, give all ‘live’ camera the same Local Device Name. e.g., ‘PTZ Cameras’ or “Box Cameras”. ® Local Device Channel: The channel name the camera ®...

  • Page 33: Ptzoptics Http-Cgi Camera Control

    PTZOptics HTTP-CGI Camera Control HTTP-CGI – Control Pan & Tilt http://[camera ip]/cgi-bin/ptzctrl.cgi?ptzcmd&[action]&[pan speed]&[tilt speed] down left right leftup rightup leftdown rightdown ptzstop [Action]: [Pan Speed]: (Slowest) ~ (Fastest) [Tilt Speed]: (Slowest) ~ Fastest) Zoom http://[camera ip]/cgi-bin/ptzctrl.cgi?ptzcmd&[action]&[zoom speed] [Action]: zoomin zoomout...
  • Page 34 HTTP-CGI – Navigation OSD Access http://[camera ip]/cgi-bin/param.cgi?navigate_mode&[mode] [Mode]: OSD Menu Navigation http://[camera ip]/cgi-bin/ptzctrl.cgi?ptzcmd&[action] down left right [Action]: OSD Menu Selection http://[camera ip]/cgi-bin/param.cgi?navigate_mode&[mode] CONFIRM OSD_BACK [Mode]: HTTP-CGI – Image Adjustment Image Settings http://[camera ip]/cgi-bin/param.cgi?post_image_value&[mode]&[level] [Mode]: bright saturation contrast sharpness [Level]: Image Orientation http://[camera ip]/cgi-bin/param.cgi?post_image_value&[mode]&[state] flip mirror...

  • Page 35: Photobooth Functionality

    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 to be captured…...

  • Page 36: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Unqualified Applications • Do not shoot extremely bright objects for a long period of time, such as sunlight, ultra-bright light sources, etc. • Do not operate close to powerful electromagnetic radiation, such as TV or radio transmitters, etc. Troubleshooting •...

  • Page 37: Certifications

    Certifications • FCC – Tested under FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class A:2011, ANSI C63.4 – 2014 • CE – Tested under EMC 2014/30/EU EN 55032:2015 EN 61000-3-2:2014 EN 61000-3-3:2013 EN 55035:2017 • RoHS – Tested under RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU & 2015/863 IEC 62321-3-1:2013 IEC 62321-5:2013 IEC 62321-4:2013+AMD1:2017...

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