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PTZOptics 12x NDI|HX
User Manual
Model Nos: PT12X-NDI-GY & PT12X-NDI-WH
V1.0
(English)
Please check PTZOPTICS.com for
the most up to date version of this document
Rev 1.0 1/18

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  • Page 1 PTZOptics 12x NDI|HX User Manual Model Nos: PT12X-NDI-GY & PT12X-NDI-WH V1.0 (English) Please check PTZOPTICS.com for the most up to date version of this document Rev 1.0 1/18...
  • 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 ··································································································· 8 Using the IR Remote Controller ····················································································· 10 Dimensional Drawings ································································································ 13 RS-232 Interface ·······································································································...

  • 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. Page 2 of 53 Rev 1.0 1/18...
  • Page 6 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, hardware, and/or network connection.

  • Page 7: Features

    Features 1. Supports simultaneous NDI | HX, 3G-SDI, HDMI and IP network streaming for up to 1080P@60. 2. Supports non-simultaneous CVBS (composite video) output via RCA connector (480i or 576i). 3. Includes Panasonic's high quality, 1/2.7 inch, 2.07 million effective pixels, HD CMOS sensor, which can produce a maximum 1920 x 1080 image with a high quality, maximum output frame rate of 60 fps (frames per second).

  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Model PT12X-NDI-GY and PT12X-NDI-WH Type PTZ Optics NDI | HX HD 1080p Color Video Camera Features 1080p/60, 1080p/50, 1080i/60,1080i/50, 1080p/30, 1080p/25, 720p/60, 720p/50, 720p/30, 720p/25 Video System CVBS: 480i, 576i Sensor Panasonic 1/2.7", CMOS, Total Pixels: 2.12M, Effective Pixels: 2.07M...
  • Page 9 1x CVBS: 3.5mm jack, 1Vp-p, 75Ω (requires adapter cable to connect to standard RCA input) SD Output Network Interface and Output 1x RJ45: 10M/100M/1000M Adaptive Ethernet port Audio Input 1-ch 3.5mm audio interface, LINE IN (embedded on IP Stream, NDI | HX feed & HDMI only) 1x RS-232 In: 8pin Mini-DIN, Max Distance: 30m, Protocols: VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P 1x RS-232 Out (pass-through): 8pin Mini-DIN, Max Distance: 30m Control Input / Output...

  • Page 10: Main Unit

    Main Unit 1. Audio LINE IN Interface (NDI|HX, HDMI, IP) 7. Network (NDI|HX, 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.

  • Page 11: Ir Remote Controller

    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.
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: Using The Ir Remote Controller

    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 Zoom Out: press [+] button under FAST or SLOW press and release.
  • Page 14 4. BACKLIGHT. L/R SET and P/T RST Controls 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. Backlight Compensation Control: Press [BACKLIGHT] button to enable backlight compensation.
  • Page 15 7. Recalling Presets 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.

  • Page 16: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional Drawings (mm) Page 13 of 53 Rev 1.0 1/18...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Serial Communication Control & Command Listings

    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 19 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 20 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 21 Full Auto 8x 01 04 39 00 FF Automatic Exposure mode Manual 8x 01 04 39 03 FF Manual Control mode CAM_AE Shutter priority 8x 01 04 39 0A FF Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure mode Iris priority 8x 01 04 39 0B FF Iris Priority Automatic Exposure mode Bright 8x 01 04 39 0D FF...
  • Page 22 Manual 8x 01 04 05 02 FF Sharpness Manual Reset 8x 01 04 02 00 FF CAM_Aperture(sharpn 8x 01 04 02 02 FF Aperture Control ess) Down 8x 01 04 02 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 42 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Aperture Gain 8x 01 04 63 00 FF CAM_PictureEffect...
  • Page 23 High 8x 01 04 58 01 FF CAM_AFSensitivity Normal 8x 01 04 58 02 FF AF Sensitivity High/Normal/Low 8x 01 04 58 03 FF CAM_SettingReset Reset 8x 01 04 A0 10 FF Reset Factory Setting CAM_Brightness Direct 8x 01 04 A1 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Brightness Position CAM_Contrast Direct...
  • 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_FocusAFModeIn...
  • Page 25 CAM_ApertureModeIn 8x 09 04 05 FF y0 50 03 FF Manual Sharpness q(Sharpness) CAM_ApertureInq(Shar 8x 09 04 42 FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Aperture Gain pness) CAM_PictureEffectMo y0 50 02 FF 8x 09 04 63 FF deInq y0 50 04 FF B&W...
  • Page 26 y0 50 0D FF y0 50 0E FF y0 50 02 FF IR_Receive 8x 09 06 08 FF y0 50 03 FF ww: Pan Max Speed Pan-tiltMaxSpeedInq 8x 09 06 11 FF y0 50 ww zz FF zz: Tilt Max Speed y0 50 0w 0w 0w 0w wwww: Pan Position Pan-tiltPosInq...
  • Page 27 Block Inquiry Command List Command Command packed Inquiry Packet Comments uuuu: Zoom Position y0 50 0u 0u 0u 0u 00 00 0v 0v CAM_LensBlockInq 8x 09 7E 7E 00 FF vvvv: Focus Position 0v 0v 00 0w 00 FF w.bit0: Focus Mode 1: Auto 0: Manual pp: R_Gain qq: B_Gain r: WB Mode...
  • Page 28 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 29 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 30: 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 31 DRC: Dynamic Range Control Strength, Optional items: RG: Red gain. Optional items: 0~255（Effective only in 0 ~ 8. Manual mode） Bright: Intensity control, Optional items: 00~17. BG: Blue gain. Optional items: 0~255 (Effective only in Bright mode) (Effective only in Manual mode） Iris: Aperture value.
  • Page 32 Center, Bottom Luminance: Brightness adjustment. Optional items: AF-Sense: Automatic focusing sensitivity options, 0 ~ 14 Optional items: Low, Normal, High Contrast: Contrast adjustment. Optional items: 0 ~ 14 L/R Set: Reverse pan controls, Optional items: STD, Sharpness: Sharpness adjustment. Optional items: Auto, 0 ~ 15 Image Freeze: Enables image freeze, Optional items: Off,...
  • Page 33 D-HotPixel: Dynamic bad points, Optional items: Off, V_AddrFix: Lock IR Address from changing via serial 1 ~ 5 control, Optional items: On, Off（When set to On, 88 30 01 FF Command will not function） Net Mode: Set the serial port control networking, 7.

  • Page 34: Network Connection

    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/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 35 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 Page 32 of 53 Rev 1.0 1/18...
  • Page 36 3. Once you complete the installation and launch the tool “UPGRADE v2.6” you should be able to click the “Search” button to locate all of the available PTZOptics cameras on your network. 4. The next thing you would want to do is change your cameras IP address to be in the same range as your network.
  • Page 37 Gateway and First DNS) 6. Now that you have set the Static IP address of your PTZOptics camera, you should be able to pull up the video feed in a web browser. We recommend Mozilla Firefox ESR. You can view our...
  • Page 38 RTSP stream in Wirecast as an example. You’ll see how to use ONVIF to easily set up two (2) PTZOptics cameras with Wirecast, note that the ONVIF feature must be enabled in the “Network” settings for ONVIF discovery to work properly.
  • Page 39 EXTRAS Discovering your Network IP range. NOTE: Changing your IP address without talking to your network admin could lead to conflicts with your network. If you change your address to one that is already in use it will cause communication problems. If you need to discover the IP address range of your network you can do so by using command prompt for Windows or Terminal for Macs.
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  • Page 41 Camera Web Interface Homepage introduction 1.1 Home Page All pages include two (2) areas: On the left is the menu and camera control On the right is real time monitoring - displaying a live video image and the available settings 1.2 Live Video viewing window Click “Live”...
  • Page 42 1.3 PTZ Control 1) Pan and Tilt control: Up, Down, Left and Right arrows and the home button allow you to manually drive the camera to the desired position. 2) Zoom: Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons allow for wide or narrow (tele) view of the space.
  • Page 43 1.4 Language selection Click either “Russian”, “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 two (2) simultaneous streams.
  • Page 44 Video Settings 720p120 Allows camera to output 720p at 120fps via the IP Streaming output only. Set to ‘On’ or ‘Off’. (Note: Setting to ‘On’ will override and lockout other 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.
  • Page 45 1.2 Image Setup (Note that changes here will impact your OSD settings) Click “Image”. The image parameters may now be set in the right-side area. Brightness Image brightness 0-14. Use the slider control. The box on the right shows the corresponding numerical value. The Default setting is 7.
  • Page 46 Flip & Mirror the “Flip” box to invert the image vertically for a ceiling mount. Check the “Mirror” box to invert the Check image horizontally. The default setting is unchecked. Apply, Cancel and Default Buttons After adjusting the parameters, press the "Apply" button to save settings. Press the "Cancel" button to cancel the adjustment of the parameters.
  • Page 47 1.4 System Settings Click “System”. The system parameters may now be set in the right-side area. Initialize Work Mode: Legacy functionality only Reboot: Click the "Reboot" button to initiate a system restart. This is required after changing most settings. User User and Password: The password(s) can be modified (letters and numbers only).
  • Page 48 1.5 Network Settings Click “Network”. The network parameters may now be set in the right-side area. LAN Settings IP options for the device can be set here using either static (fixed) or DHCP (dynamic) addressing as available from the drop-down list. The Default IP address of the camera is 192.168.100.88. 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 49 Port Settings While the IP address identifies the device, the camera uses multiple ports for different functions. 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 50 1.6 Device Information Click “Information” Shows the current device information, as shown below. You may change the device ID as required for your application. Note that the Device ID is the friendly name used by NDI to identify your camera. Page 47 of 53 Rev 1.0 1/18...
  • Page 51 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 52 HTTP CGI Control Method: The camera’s integrated web server supports HTTP CGI for PTZ control and more. Page 49 of 53 Rev 1.0 1/18...
  • Page 53 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 54: Upgrading To Ndi | Hx

    NDI | HX Setup Guide This process will walk you through setting up your PTZOptics G2 PTZ camera as an NDI | HX source. Please read all instructions prior to attempting your NDI | HX camera upgrade. If you have purchased a NDI model, not an NDI-Ready model, please note that it will not require the licensing portion of this section.

  • Page 55: 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 damage the surface.
  • Page 56 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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