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PTZOptics 20x 3G-SDI (GEN 2) User Manual Model Nos: PT20X-SDI-GY-G2 & PT20X-SDI-WH-G2 V1.7 (English) Please check PTZOPTICS.com for the most up to date version of this document Rev 1.7 8/20...
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Warranty lengths are shown below. 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 manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard practices.
Table of Contents Supplied Accessories………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Notes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Quick Start………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Features……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Product Specifications………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Back of the Camera…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. IR Remote Controller……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Using the IR Remote Controller……………………………………………………………………………………………. Dimensional Drawings……………………………………………………………………………………………………… RS-232 Interface……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. VISCA Command List……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Menu Settings………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Exposure……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Color…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Image…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... P/T/Z…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Noise Reduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Setup…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Communication Setup………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Supplied Accessories When you unpack your camera, check that all the supplied accessories are included: ⚫ Camera ........1 ⚫ AC Power Adaptor ....1 ⚫ Power Cord ......1 ⚫ RS232 Cable ......1 ⚫ IR Remote Controller ... 1 ⚫...
Quick Start Step 1. Please check that all connections are correct before powering on the camera. Page 2 of 49 Rev 1.7 8/20...
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Step 2. Set the system select switch for your desired video output resolution and frame rate. For many applications, setting 0 (1080p-60) will provide the best overall performance. For highest possible resolution, use setting 0 (1080p-60) or 6 (1080p-30), however your actual realized frame rate may be limited to a lower value than 60 fps by your software and/or network connection.
Support for ultra-high FPS mode 1280x720p @ 120 frames per second over IP network stream. Supports non-simultaneous CVBS (composite video) output via 3.5mm connector (480i or 576i) • Control and Settings PTZOptics VISCA over IP IR Remote Control Web-based IP remote control interface RS232 & RS485 VISCA, Pelco-D, & Pelco-P control •...
Product Specifications Model PT20X-SDI-GY-G2 and PT20X-SDI-WH-G2 Type PTZOptics 3G-SDI HD 1080p Color Video Camera (GEN 2) Features 1080p-60/50/30/25/59.94*/29.97*, 1080i-60/50/59.94*, 720p-60/50/59.94* Video System CVBS: 576i, 480i *Broadcast frame rates are considered BETA features and may not be supported by all platforms Sensor Panasonic 1/2.7", CMOS, Total Pixels: 2.12M, Effective Pixels: 2.07M...
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1 x RJ45: 10/100/1000M Adaptive Ethernet ports Network Interface 1-ch 3.5mm audio interface, LINE IN (embedded on IP Stream & HDMI only) (Unbalances stereo) Audio Input USB Port 1x USB 2.0 Type A Female (*no video out* for future local video file storage) 1x RS-232 In: 8pin Mini-DIN, Max Distance: 30m, Protocols: VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P 1x RS-232 Out: 8pin Mini-DIN, Max Distance: 30m, Protocols: VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P Control Input / Output...
Back of the Camera 1. Audio LINE IN Interface (IP Stream & HDMI only) 7. Network (IP streaming and control) 2. CVBS (composite video SD) Interface 8. HDMI 1.3 (Digital Video Output) 3. System select dial (resolution) 9. 3G-SDI (Serial Digital Video Output) 4.
IR Remote Controller 1. Standby Button Press this button to enter standby mode. Press it again to enter normal mode. NOTE: Power consumption in standby mode is approximately half of the normal mode. 2. Position Buttons To set preset or call preset. 3.
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12. Multiple Function Buttons Function 1. Set camera IR address Press 3 keys contiguously can set camera IR address as follow: [*] + [#] + [F1]: Address 1 [*] + [#] + [F2]: Address 2 [*] + [#] + [F3]: Address 3 [*] + [#] + [F4]: Address 4 Function 2.
2. Zoom Control Using the IR Remote Controller When the camera is operational, you can use the remote controller to perform panning, tilting, zooming and focusing, as well as store and call back preset positions. Button Instructions: 1. In these instructions, ‘press the button’ means to press and release.
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4. BACKLIGHT. L/R SET and P/T RST Controls 6. Presets - Setting and Clearing Reverse Pan controls direction: Press and hold [L/R SET] button while pressing [1] aka [STD] button for normal pan controls. Press and hold [L/R SET] button while pressing [2] aka [REV] button for reversed pan controls.
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7. Recalling Presets 9. Camera IR Address Set Press 3 buttons in the sequence shown below to set/change the camera’s IR address. This allows up to 4 cameras to be controlled from the same IR remote control. Be sure that only one camera is picking up the IR signal when you perform this function.
RS-232 Interface Camera PC/Controller DB-9 1.DTR 1.CD 2.DSR 2.RXD 3.TXD 3.TXD 4.GND 4.DTR 5.RXD 5.GND 6.GND 6.DSR 7.IR OUT 7.RTS 8.NC 8.CTS 9.RI For Control Daisy Chain Camera Camera Mini DIN Function 1.DTR 1.DTR 2.DSR 2.DSR 3.TXD 3.TXD 4.GND 4.GND 5.RXD 5.RXD 6.GND...
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Serial Communication Control In default working mode, the camera is able to connect to a VISCA controller with an RS232C serial interface. ➢ RS232 Communication Control The camera can be controlled via RS232. The parameters of RS232C 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 the [MENU] button to display the On Screen Display Backlight menu on the normal screen, using the arrow button to move Gain Limit the cursor to the item to be set. Press the [HOME] button to Anti-Flicker 60Hz 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.
Network Connection 1. Operating Environment Operating System: Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista/7/8.1/10 Network Protocol: TCP/IP Client PC: P4 / 128M RAM / 40GHD / support for scaled graphics card, support for DirectX8.0 or more advanced version. 2. Equipment Installation 1) Connect camera to your network via a CAT5 or CAT6 patch cable or directly to your PC via a CAT5 or CAT6 cross over cable.
2. Next, go online and download the IP Address Settings Tool. It’s available for Windows & Mac OS at ptzoptics.com/download. 3. Once you complete the download, launch the “Upgrade v2.8C” tool. Select your network connection type from the “Interface”...
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From the Web Interface, you have two (2) ways to view the video feed. a. Set the secondary stream to MJPEG. b. Install the PTZOptics ActiveX Plugin and use Internet Explorder. i. For more detail, go to help.ptzoptics.com. 7. From the Web Interface, you can control the camera using the arrows on the left side. You can also adjust many of your camera’s settings via this IP interface.
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.
Video 720p120: Allows camera to output 720p at 120 FPS via the IP Network Stream. Set to ‘On’ or ‘Off’. (Note: Setting to ‘On’ will override and lockout other video settings). Video Format: Supports 50Hz (PAL), 60Hz (NTSC), & Dial Priority formats.
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.
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DNS Address: Network Domain Name Server address. MAC Address: The camera’s MAC address. Apply & Cancel Buttons: Apply or cancel the changes made to the LAN Settings section. 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.
Main Time Show: Enable / Disable Main Time Position: Main Time position Sub Time Show: Enable / Disable Sub Time Position: Sub Time position Apply & Cancel Buttons: Apply or cancel the changes made to the Network Settings section. Information The Information section displays the device information, firmware version, &...
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…...
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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...
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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VISCA address). Copyright Notice The entire contents of this manual, whose copyright belongs to PTZOptics, may not be cloned, copied or translated in any way without the explicit permission of the company. Product specifications and information referred to in this document are for reference only and as such are subject to updating at any time without prior notice.
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