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PTZOptics 30x SDI (Gen 2) User Manual Model Nos: PT30X-SDI-GY-G2 & PT30X-SDI-WH-G2 V1.6 (English) Please check PTZOPTICS.com for the most up to date version of this document Rev 1.6 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 Step1. Please check that all connections are correct before powering on the camera. Rev 1.6 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 •...
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Technical Specifications Model PT30X-SDI-GY-G2 and PT30X-SDI-WH-G2 Type PTZOptics SDI HD 1080p Color Video Camera Camera 1080p-60/50/30/25/59.94*/29.97*, 1080i-60/50/59.94*, 720p-60/50/59.94* CVBS: 576i, 480i *Broadcast frame rates are considered BETA features and may not be supported by all Video System platforms Please note: The camera is unable to perform 1080p60 over IP stream & SDI/HDMI...
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1 x RJ45: 10/100/1000M Adaptive Ethernet ports Network Interface 1-ch 3.5mm audio interface, Line In (IP Network stream only) (Unbalanced stereo) Audio Input 1 x USB2.0: type A jack 1 x RS-232 IN: 8pin Min DIN, Max Distance: 30m, Protocol: VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P 1 x RS-232 OUT: 8pin Min DIN, Max Distance: 30m, Protocol: VISCA network use only Communication Interface 1 x RS-485: 2pin Phoenix port, Max Distance: 1200m, Protocol: VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P...
Back of the Camera 1. Audio LINE IN Interface (HDMI & IP) 7. Network (IP streaming & control) 2. CVBS (composite video SD) Interface 8. HDMI (Digital Video Output) 3. System select dial (resolution) 9. HD-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.
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3. Focus Control IR Remote Controller Guide To perform a command on the IR remote, press and release the button. A special note will be given when you can press and hold the button. To perform a shortcut, press the buttons in a sequence AUTO: Change focus mode to AF, which allows the when a right-angle bracket is shown.
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8. Camera Selection standby mode the camera will provide no image, respond to no commands and use less than half its normal power. Press [ ] button again to put camera in normal mode. 6. Presets - Setting and Clearing Press the [1-4] button corresponding to the camera with the IR address that you want to operate.
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, 9600 or 38400 bps.
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PTZOptics VISCA Command List Part 1: Camera-Issued Messages ACK/Completion Message Command Function Command Packet Comments z0 4y FF Returned when the command is accepted. (y: Socket No.) ACK/Completion z0 5y FF Messages Returned when the command has been Completion (y: Socket No.) executed.
On Screen Display Menu Exposure Mode: Modes include: Auto, Manual, SAE, AAE, Bright ExpCompMode: Exposure Compensation mode Main Menu Options include: On, Off (Only available in Auto mode) There are many ways to adjust the camera’s On ExpComp: Exposure Compensation value. Screen Display (OSD) Menu.
Image COLOR WB Mode Auto RG Tuning Move the main menu cursor to [IMAGE], and press the BG Tuning [HOME] key to enter the image page, as shown in the Saturation 100% following figure. AWB Sens High IMAGE Luminance Select Item Contrast Change Value Sharpness...
Restore Default COMMUNICATION SETUP V_Address V-AddrFix Move the main menu cursor to [RESTORE DEFAULT], Net Mode Serial and press the [HOME] key to enter the restore default Baudrate 9600 page, as shown in the following figure. Select Item RESTORE DEFAULT Change Value Restore? [Menu] Back...
Network Connection Operating Environment Operating System: Windows 2000 / 2003 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8.1 / 10, Mac Catalina and later Network Protocol: TCP/IP Client PC: P4 / 128M RAM / 40GHD / support for scaled graphics card, support for DirectX8.0 or more advanced version.
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2. Next, go online and download the IP Address Settings Tool. It’s available for Windows & Mac OS at ptzoptics.com/firmware. 3. Once you complete the download, launch the “Upgrade v2.8C” tool. Select your network connection type from the “Interface”...
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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.
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Discovering your Network Info 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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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. Default: 80. RTSP Port: This port is used for the RTSP streaming protocol. Default 554. PTZ Port: This port is used for the TCP/IP control protocol.
NTP Settings: The NTP Settings section allows you to enable / disable the Network Time Protocol of the camera. Time Zone: Adjust the time zone you wish to use with NTP. NTP Time Sync: Enable / Disable NTP Time Sync Server Address: Text field for NTP server.
Network Camera Control Protocol 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. The default port number is 5678. When client and server set up a TCP connection, the client sends PTZ command to the internal server and the server will then parse and execute the PTZ commands.
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HTTP-CGI – Inquiries Video http://[camera ip]/cgi-bin/param.cgi?get_media_video Network Video Configuration Audio http://[camera ip]/cgi-bin/param.cgi?get_media_audio Network Audio Configuration Network http://[camera ip]/cgi-bin/param.cgi?get_network_conf Network Configuration Information http://[camera ip]/cgi-bin/param.cgi?get_device_conf Camera Information Serial Number http://[camera ip]/cgi-bin/param.cgi?get_serial_number Serial Number *Not always accurate Rev 1.6 8/20...
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…...
Note: It can take the camera time for the video files to be fully captured and processed. If they are not retrievable, please wait an additional 30 ~ 60 seconds for the process to complete Maintenance and Troubleshooting Unqualified Applications •...
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(e.g. 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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