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  • Page 1 PTZ Optics 12x-SDI User Manual V1.2 (English)
  • Page 2 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: ...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Supplied Accessories ··································································································· 1 Notes ····················································································································· 1 Quick Start ··············································································································· 2 Features ·················································································································· 4 Product Specifications ································································································· 5 Main Unit ················································································································ 7 IR Remote Controller Explanation ··················································································· 8 Using the IR Remote Controller ···················································································· 10 RS-232 Interface ······································································································ 13 Serial Communication Control &...

  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    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 ...

  • Page 5: Quick Start

    Quick Start Step 1. Please check that all connections are correct before powering on the camera. Rev 1.2 7/15...
  • Page 6 Step 2. Set DIP switches Set both SW-1and SW-2 to "OFF'. This is the "Normal Working Mode". Mode SW-1 SW-2 Modes Default Setting Normal Working Mode Step 3. Set the system select switch for your desired video output resolution and frame rate. For many applications, setting 4 (720p-60) will provide the best overall performance.

  • Page 7: Features

    the item [MENU] -> [RESTORE DEFAULT] -> [Restore]. Set the value [Yes], press [HOME] button to restore the factory default settings. RESTORE DEFAULT Restore Change Value [Home] OK [Menu] Back Features 1. Supports UVC compatible USB 3.0 transmission, the highest rate up to 5Gbps, ensuring real-time lossless HD data transmission.

  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications PT12X-SDI-(XX) (GY)=Gray (WH)=White Model Type PTZ Optics HD 1080p Color Video Camera Video System 1080i/60,1080i/50, 1080p/30, 1080p/25, 720p/60, 720p/50, 480i, 576i; NTSC, PAL Sensor Panasonic 2.7", CMOS, Total Pixels: 2.74M, Effective Pixels: 2.07M Scanning Mode Progressive 12x; f3.5mm – 42.3mm; F1.8 - F2.8...
  • Page 9 Protocols: VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P 1x RS-232 Out (pass-through): 8pin Mini-DIN, Max Distance: 30m Protocols: VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P 1x RS-485: 2pin phoenix port, Max Distance: 1500m Protocols: VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P JEITA type (DC IN 12V) Power Connector Input Voltage 12VDC (10.8 - 13.0V DC) Current Consumption 2.0A (Max) Operating Temperature 23°F to 104°F [-5°c to 40°c] Storage Temperature...

  • Page 10: Main Unit

    Main Unit 1. Audio LINE IN Interface (embeds in IP Stream) 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. HD-SDI (Serial Digital Video Output) 4.

  • Page 11: Ir Remote Controller Explanation

    IR Remote Controller Explanation 0. 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) 1. Position Buttons To set or call presets 2.
  • Page 12 5. Focus Buttons Used for focus adjustment. Press [AUTO] to adjust the focus on the center of the object automatically. To adjust the focus manually, press the [MANUAL] button, and adjust it with [Focus＋] (Focus on far object) and [Focus－] (Focus on near object) 6.

  • Page 13: Using The Ir Remote Controller

    Using the IR Remote Controller When the camera is operational, you can use the remote reaches the mechanical limit). The camera stops as soon controller to perform panning, tilting, zooming and as the button is released. focusing, as well as store and call back preset positions. 2.
  • Page 14 3. Focus Control 5. Presets - Setting and Clearing AUTO: Change focus mode to AF, which allows the camera to adjust the focus automatically on the center of the image. MANUAL: Change focus mode to MF, which allows the user to adjust the focus manually (see FOCUS FAR & FOCUS NEAR).
  • Page 15 6. Recalling Presets 7. Camera Selection Press the button corresponding to the camera with the IR address that you want to operate. This allows for up to 4 cameras to be operated via the same IR remote in the same room. Pressing any of the numeric buttons 0-9 directly will recall a stored preset position and settings.

  • Page 16: Rs-232 Interface

    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...
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 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.) z = Camera Address + 8 Error Messages Function...
  • Page 19 Part 2: Camera Control Commands Command Function Command Packet Comments AddressSet Broadcast 88 30 01 FF Address setting IF_Clear Broadcast 88 01 00 01 FF I/F Clear 8x 01 04 00 02 FF CAM_Power Power ON/OFF 8x 01 04 00 03 FF Stop 8x 01 04 07 00 FF Tele(Standard)
  • Page 20 Direct 8x 01 04 43 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: R Gain Reset 8x 01 04 04 00 FF 8x 01 04 04 02 FF Manual Control of B Gain CAM_Bgain Down 8x 01 04 04 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 44 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: B Gain Full Auto...
  • Page 21 Auto 8x 01 04 50 02 FF CAM_NR(2D)Mode ND2D Auto/Manual Manual 8x 01 04 50 03 FF CAM_NR(2D)Level 8x 01 04 53 0p FF p: NR Setting (0: Off, level 1 to 5) CAM_NR(3D)Level 8x 01 04 54 0p FF p: NR Setting (0: Off, level 1 to 8) p: Flicker Settings CAM_Flicker...
  • Page 22 Upleft 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 01 01 FF YYYY: Pan Position ZZZZ: Tilt Position Upright 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 02 01 FF DownLeft 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 01 02 FF DownRight 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 02 02 FF Stop 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 03 03 FF 8x 01 06 02 VV WW...
  • Page 23 p: Color Hue setting 0h (− 14 degrees) to Eh ( +14 CAM_ColorHue Direct 8x 01 04 4F 00 00 00 0p FF degrees Rev 1.2 7/15...
  • Page 24 Part 3: Query Commands Inquiry Command List Command Command packed Inquiry Packet Comments y0 50 02 FF CAM_PowerInq 8x 09 04 00 FF y0 50 03 FF Off(Standby) y0 50 04 FF Internal power circuit error CAM_ZoomPosInq 8x 09 04 47 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Zoom Position CAM_FocusAFMode...
  • Page 25 y0 50 03 FF Manual Noise 3D CAM_Nosise2DLevel 8x 09 04 53 FF y0 50 0p FF Noise Reduction (2D) p: 0 to 5 CAM_Noise3DLevel 8x 09 04 54 FF y0 50 0p FF Noise Reduction (3D) p: 0 to 8 CAM_FlickerModeIn 8x 09 04 55 FF y0 50 0p FF...
  • Page 26 y0 50 01 FF 1920x1080p30 y0 50 02 FF 1280x720p60 y0 50 04 FF NTSC y0 50 05 FF NTSC y0 50 06 FF NTSC y0 50 07 FF 1920x1080p60 y0 50 08 FF 1920x1080i50 y0 50 09 FF 1920x1080p25 y0 50 0A FF 1280x720p50 y0 50 0C FF...
  • Page 27 CAM_ContrastInq 8x 09 04 A2 FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Contrast Position y0 50 00 FF y0 50 01 FF Flip-H CAM_FlipInq 8x 09 04 A4 FF y0 50 02 FF Flip-V y0 50 03 FF Flip-HV CAM_IridixInq 8x 09 04 A7 FF...
  • Page 28 p.bit0: Power 1:On, 0:Off y0 50 0p 0q 00 0r 00 00 00 00 CAM_OtherBlockInq 8x 09 7E 7E 02 FF q.bit2: LR Reverse 1:On, 0:Off 00 00 00 00 00 FF r.bit3~0: Picture Effect Mode p: AF sensitivity q.bit0: Picture flip(1:On, 0:Off) CAM_EnlargementBl y0 50 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0p rr.bit6~3: Color Gain(0h(60%) to Eh(200%))
  • Page 29 Pelco-D Protocol Command List Function Byte1 Byte2 Byte3 Byte4 Byte5 Byte6 Byte7 0xFF Address 0x00 0x08 Pan Speed Tilt Speed Down 0xFF Address 0x00 0x10 Pan Speed Tilt Speed Left 0xFF Address 0x00 0x04 Pan Speed Tilt Speed Right 0xFF Address 0x00 0x02...
  • Page 30 Pelco-P Protocol Command List Function Byte1 Byte2 Byte3 Byte4 Byte5 Byte6 Byte7 Byte8 0xA0 Address 0x00 0x08 Pan Speed Tilt Speed 0xAF Down 0xA0 Address 0x00 0x10 Pan Speed Tilt Speed 0xAF Left 0xA0 Address 0x00 0x04 Pan Speed Tilt Speed 0xAF Right 0xA0...

  • Page 31: Menu Setting

    Menu Settings 1. MENU EXPOSURE Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu on the Mode Auto screen. Use the arrow button to move the cursor to the ExpCompMode item to be set. Press the [HOME] button to enter the Backlight corresponding sub-menu.
  • Page 32 DRC: Dynamic Range Control Strength, Optional items: 0 ~ 8. WB-Mode: White balance mode. Optional items: Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, One Push (ok), Manual Bright: Intensity control, Optional items: 00~17. (Effective only in Bright mode) RG: Red gain. Optional items: 0~255（Effective only in Iris: Aperture value.
  • Page 33 IMAGE Luminance 5. P/T/Z Contrast P/T/Z Sharpness SpeedByZoom On Flip-H AF-Zone Center Flip-V AF-Sense B&W-Mode Gamma Default Select Item Change Value [Menu] Back Select Item Change Value Luminance: Brightness adjustment. Optional items: [Menu] Back 0 ~ 14 Contrast: Contrast adjustment. Optional items: 0 ~ 14 SpeedByZoom: The depth of field scale switch, Optional...
  • Page 34 NOISE REDUCTION SETUP NR2D-Level 3 Language NR3D-Level 3 Protocol VISCA D-HotPixel V_Address V_AddrFix Net Mode Serial Baudrate 9600 Select Item Select Item Change Value Change Value [Menu] Back [Menu] Back NR2D-Level: 2D noise reduction. Optional items: Off, Language: Menu language, Optional items: EN, Chinese Auto, 1 ~ 5 Protocol: Control protocol type.
  • Page 35 9. Saving Save: Save setting changes. Optional items: Yes, No 8. RESTORE DEFAULT Move the cursor to the Restore Default item in the main menu and press [HOME] button, RESTORE DEFAULT menu appears, as shown in the following figure. RESTORE DEFAULT Restore? Change Value [Home] OK...

  • Page 36: Network Connection

    Network Connection 1. Operating Environment Operating System: Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista/7/8.1 Network Protocol: TCP/IP Client PC: P4/128M RAM/40G HD/ 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 crossover cable.
  • Page 37 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 Rev 1.2 7/15...
  • Page 38 IP camera viewing and control via IP Setting up the camera’s IP address: 1.1 Connect the Camera to the network (or PC). Turn on the camera power. The current IP address can be searched via the “Upgrade” software (software upgrading tool, named “upgrade_En.exe” or “upgrade.exe” that can easily be downloaded web site).
  • Page 39 Rev 1.2 7/15...
  • Page 40 Enter your new IP information as required and click the “Set” button. Note: In order to view or control the camera, the PC must be able to see this IP address, either by virtue of being in the same subnet or by appropriate routing settings in a router or network switch that connects these networks.
  • Page 41 ！ NOTE If connecting to this type of camera for the first time, you may need to install the free VLC player software. Please go to . Click the download VLC button. If a download window appears, click “Save”. Then install the http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ VLC player software by executing the file from your Downloads directory.
  • Page 42 IP Camera accessed/controlled by WAN (internet) 1. Setup camera for IP (see “setting up the camera’s IP” section above) 2. Setup “Dynamic DNS” for your IP address 2.1. Select a Dynamic DNS provider and setup a host/domain name for your camera. 2.2.
  • Page 43 1.3 Type in the URL address as follows: rtsp://<Your Ip Address>: <your port number>/<desired stream number> (1 for Main stream or 2 for sub stream). For example, you would type: rtsp://192.168.100.88:554/1 Note: When the RTSP port number is the default value of 554 it may be omitted from the address as shown below. Rev 1.2 7/15...
  • Page 44 IP Camera Parameter Setup Homepage introduction 1.1 Home Page All pages include 2 areas: On the left is the menu and camera control On the right is real time monitoring - displaying video image and the Parameter settings 1.2 Video viewing window Click “Live”...
  • Page 45 1.3 PTZ Control 1) Pan and Tilt control: Up, Down, Left and Right arrows and the home button allow you to manual drive the camera to the desired position. 2) Zoom: Zoom in and Zoom out buttons allow for wide or narrow (tele) views of the space. 3) Focus: Focus In and Focus Out buttons allow for fine manual focus adjustment if the camera has any problems autofocusing on a difficult object.
  • Page 46 1.4 Language selection Click either “Chinese” or “English” to change the language of the menu. Media 1.1 Video Setup Click "Video". The streaming parameters may now be set in the right side area. The camera can send 2 simultaneous streams. For example, one in HD and one in SD so that both PCs and phones may have their own stream resolution.
  • Page 47 1) Video Settings Video format Supports 50HZ(PAL) and 60HZ(NTSC) and Dial Priority (see rotary dial on camera) formats. 60Hz is used for North America. Video Coding Support both “baseline” and “mainprofile” formats for H.264 video encoding. Baseline is typically used for video conferencing. 2) First Stream Rev 1.2 7/15...
  • Page 48 Resolution Set the desired video stream resolution. The first stream allows 1920x1080 (1080p) or 1280x720 (720p). The second stream allows 640x360 or 320x180. Higher resolutions will consume more bandwidth. Bit Rate Users can assign the bit rate of the stream (from 32 – 6144 kbps). Higher bit rates will provide for a higher quality image, if your network bandwidth is sufficient to support the rate.
  • Page 49 1.2 Image Setup Click “Image”. The image parameters may now be set in the right side area. Brightness Image brightness 0-100. Use the slider control. The box on the right shows the corresponding numerical value. The Default setting is 43. Saturation Color Saturation 0-100.
  • Page 50 Sharpness Sharpness 0-100. Use the slider control. The box on the right shows the corresponding numerical value. The Default setting is 16. Hue 0-100. Use the slider control. The box on the right shows the corresponding numerical value. The Default setting is 50.
  • Page 51 Audio Type: AAC is the only audio format currently supported. Sample rate: Selectable as either 44.1 K and 48 K. Bit rate: Selectable among 96k, 128k or 256k Input Type: Currently Line in only Input VolL: Sets the volume of the left audio channel (from -97 to +30dB) Input VolR: Sets the volume of the right audio channel (from -97 to +30dB) Apply and Cancel Buttons After modifying the parameters, press the "Apply"...
  • Page 52 1.5 Network Settings Click “Network”. The network parameters may now be set in the right side area. LAN Settings IP settings for the device can be set here. The Default the IP address of the camera is 192.168.100.88. The MAC address can be modified but should be left as set by the factory. Please note that after changing the IP settings for the camera, you may not be able to reconnect until your PC is set for and connected to the same subnet or visible via proper network routing.
  • Page 53 Port Settings While the IP address identifies the device, the camera uses multiple ports. HTTP Port: This is the port for the web application (the default http port: 80) RTSP Port: The camera supports the RTSP streaming protocol. The default port: 554. PTZ Port: Supports camera control via the TCP protocol.
  • Page 54 Network Camera Control Protocol 1. Setup camera for IP (first see “Setting up the Camera’s IP” section above) 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. The camera includes an internal TCP server.
  • Page 55 Far(Variable) 8x 01 04 08 2p FF p = 0(low) - 7(high) Near(Variable) 8x 01 04 08 3p FF Auto Focus 8x 01 04 38 02 FF AF On/Off Manual Focus 8x 01 04 38 03 FF Auto/Manual 8x 01 04 38 10 FF Direct 8x 01 04 48 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Focus Position Pan Tilt Drive Up 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 03 01 FF...
  • Page 56 Presentation Format: Command-Type Command-Packet Packet-Comments CAM_ZoomPosInq 8x 09 04 47 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Zoom Position CAM_FocusPosInq 8x 09 04 48 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Focus Position Pan-tiltPosInq 8x 09 06 12 FF y0 50 0w 0w 0w 0w 0z 0z 0z 0z FF wwww: Pan Position zzzz: Tilt Position Note: The [x] in the above table is the camera address, [y] = [x + 8] HTTP CGI Method: The camera’s integrated web server supports HTTP CGI for PTZ control.
  • Page 57 TCP Protocol Method: The camera’s integrated web server supports TCP for PTZ control. The camera has an internal TCP server. There is a port configured for receiving the connection from a TCP client. The default TCP port number is 5678. When client and server initiate a TCP connection, the client sends PTZ command to the internal server and the server will then parse and execute the PTZ commands.
  • Page 58 Recall 81 01 04 3F 02 PP FF Pan and Tilt Control URL format as below: http://[Camera IP]/cgi-bin/ptzctrl.cgi?ptzcmd&[action]&[pan speed]&[tilt speed] [Camera IP]: This camera’s IP address; [action] including：up, down, left, right, ptzstop; [pan speed] : 1(low speed) – 24(high speed); [tilt speed]: 1(low speed) –...
  • Page 59 Rev 1.2 7/15...

  • Page 60: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    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 damages the surface.
  • Page 61 Any external vibration that is affecting the camera will be more apparent when in tele zoom (zoomed in) settings. Control  IR remote controller does not control the camera Does one of the 4 “Camera Select” buttons (top row of remote) light up when you press any button on the remote? If not, change the batteries in the remote.
  • Page 62 Copyright Notice The entire contents of this manual, whose copyright belongs to PTZ Optics, 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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