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- Page 1 BG-COMMANDER-PRO Professional Serial and IP Joystick Controller with 7” Touchscreen User Manual...
- Page 2 BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL · · Address: 830 National Drive #140, Sacramento, CA 95834, USA Tel: +1(888)499-9906 Email: support@bzbgear.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL Table of Contents Statement Safety Precaution Introduction Features Package Contents Specifications Dimensions Application Example Panel Descriptions Button Descriptions Joystick Controls Login Screen Main Menu Settings Network Settings Adding Cameras Controlling Cameras Camera Control Options Patrol Firmware Upgrade... -
Page 4: Statement
● This product does not contain parts that can be maintained or repaired by users. Damage caused by dismantling the product without authorization from BZBGEAR is not covered under the warranty policy. ● Installation and use of this product must strictly comply with local electrical safety standards. -
Page 5: Introduction
BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL Introduction The BG-COMMANDER-PRO is a powerful PTZ camera joystick controller featuring a 7" touch screen for real-time video previews. This versatile unit runs on the Android 11 operating system and supports H.265/H.264 decoding. It can display four RTSP streams simultaneously or one large full-screen image directly on its screen. -
Page 6: Package Contents
BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL Package Contents ● 1 x BG-COMMANDER-PRO ● 1 x User Manual ● 1 x Power Adapter (12V DC 2A) Specifications Technical Specifications Operating System Android 11 Screen Size 7” capacitive touchscreen / resolution 1024x600 Video Output... -
Page 7: Dimensions
BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL Dimensions Application Example · · Address: 830 National Drive #140, Sacramento, CA 95834, USA Tel: +1(888)499-9906 Email: support@bzbgear.com... -
Page 8: Panel Descriptions
BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL Panel Descriptions Name Function Description MicroSD x1 Micro-SD card slot USB 3.0 x1 USB Type-A female RS232 x1 RJ45 RS422/485 x1 RJ45 HDMI OUT x1 HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female ETHERNET x1 RJ45 TCP/IP connection DC 12V... -
Page 9: Button Descriptions
BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL Button Descriptions ● [P/T Speed]: Adjust the pan, tilt, and zoom speed of the joystick. Press the knob down to switch between the two speed modes, fixed and variable. ● [IRIS]: Manually open or close the selected camera’s IRIS. - Page 10 BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL ● [Green On]: Turn on the green tally light of the selected BG-ADAMO or BG-ADAMO-JR camera. ● [Green Off]: Turn off the green tally light of the selected BG-ADAMO or BG-ADAMO-JR camera. ● [Track On]: Turn on the “Presenter” tracking mode on a BG-ADAMO and BG-ADAMO-JR camera.
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Page 11: Joystick Controls
BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL Joystick Controls Operation Output Operation Output Operation Output control control control Down Left Operation Output Operation Output Operation Output control control control Right Zoom+ Zoom- · · Address: 830 National Drive #140, Sacramento, CA 95834, USA Tel: +1(888)499-9906 Email: support@bzbgear.com... -
Page 12: Login Screen
Main Menu ● From the main menu, users can select from 2 options: PTZ Control or Settings. ○ PTZ Control: Access the BG-Commander-Pro’s PTZ interface to control connected PTZ cameras. ○ Settings: Access the controller's settings for items such as adding or editing a camera, network settings, language, local recordings, and more. -
Page 13: Settings
BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL Settings The Settings menu can be accessed from the main screen or by pressing the Settings button in either PTZ or Video Wall modes. There are several sub-menus within settings which include Camera List, Sequence, System Setting, Factory Debug, Local Camera, Camera Record, Version, and Accounts. - Page 14 BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL Sequence ● The Sequence function can be used in conjunction with the TV Wall mode but can be used in PTZ control mode as well. Users can create a custom configuration of multiple cameras that will cycle their live stream image at a given time frame.
- Page 15 BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL ○ Next press the “ADD RESOURCES” button at the bottom to select your cameras controlled by the unit to become part of the sequence and press OK. ○ The Sequence can now be added to the PTZ Wall or TV Wall grids as if it were a camera.
- Page 16 BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL System Setting ● System Settings contains several sub-menus including turning on/off key sounds, Network Setting, Language Settings, Import Data, Clear Data, Export Log, Export Data, and Delete Package. ○ Network Setting: Click Network Setting to manage the controller's ethernet settings.
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Page 17: Network Settings
PRODUCT MANUAL Network Settings The BG-Commander-Pro is set to DHCP by default. This means, if a router or DHCP server is present on the network, the controller will be automatically assigned an IP address by the network. If needed, the controller can be assigned a static IP address so it does not change. - Page 18 BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL 4. On the Ethernet page tap on the “Ethernet IP Mode” to begin modifying the settings. 5. Select the button for “Static” to open the IP settings. 6. Enter the desired information such as IP address, Gateway, Netmask, and then click “Connect”...
- Page 19 BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL ● You will be returned to the Ethernet menu which will display “getting IP info…” for each of the settings. ○ Note: Wait on this screen until the configuration finalizes and then it will be safe to reboot or navigate to the main screen.
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Page 20: Adding Cameras
BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL Adding Cameras From the PTZ Control screen, users will have several options to manage and control cameras. To start, it will be necessary to add a camera(s) to the unit for control. Press the “Settings” button at the top of the main menu screen, at the bottom of the PTZ mode screen (shown above), or press the physical “Setup”... - Page 21 ● After selecting a control protocol to search used by the cameras connected to the network, a window will appear with any available units that the controller can see. ○ For BZBGEAR Cameras, it is recommended to use the VISCA Search / IP Visca control protocols for the best compatibility and the most control options.
- Page 22 ● Depending on the search mode used, one of two window options will appear as shown below. If multiple cameras are selected the window will pop up for each unit. ● For ONVIF cameras, the camera’s password will be required (BZBGEAR cameras use “admin” by default).
- Page 23 BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL ● For VISCA and NDI searches, the RTSP stream link for BZBGEAR cameras will be listed at the top and can be edited if necessary for 3rd party units. ○ Enter a camera Name and Alias if desired to make the camera(s) easily identifiable on the camera list.
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Page 24: Controlling Cameras
BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL Controlling Cameras ● After successfully adding cameras to the controller they will be shown in the list to the left of the PTZ grid. ● To control a camera, drag the camera to a position on the PTZ grid or tap the camera on the list. -
Page 25: Camera Control Options
BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL Pressing the “PTZ_Wall” or Scene dropdown at the ● top of the list will allow users to select and recall previously saved grid configurations if they are available. Camera Control Options ● There are several camera control options once a camera is added to the unit and selected. - Page 26 BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL Button Name Button Icon Description Preset Preset opens a menu on the left hand side of the screen. Users can view/recall saved presets, edit preset names, delete presets, and add new presets. Presets added using the physical button methods can also be modified.
- Page 27 BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL Button Name Button Icon Description Save as Save the PTZ Wall’s current camera configuration as a new layout. HDMI Out Set the HDMI output to mirror the control interface, a full screen image of the current camera, or a saved PTZ grid scene as a 2x2 multiview.
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Page 28: Patrol
BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL Patrol The Patrol feature allows users to set multiple PTZ cameras to automatically path between a selection of chosen preset positions. This is especially useful when monitoring large areas with multiple cameras. It can be useful to have cameras not controlled by the joystick user checking predetermined locations automatically. - Page 29 BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL 2. Press the “Edit” button to manage or add presets to the patrol pattern. 3. Press the “+” again to open the menu and select the preset positions to add. 4. Check the boxes for the presets to add to the patrol and then press “OK.”...
- Page 30 BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL 5. Set the elapsed time for each preset position (0 - 120 seconds). This is how long the camera will wait at a given position. Once complete press OK. 6. Press the check box to enable the selected patrol for the camera and press OK.
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Page 31: Firmware Upgrade
BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the BG-Commander-Pro system software, first download the firmware from the product page from www.BZBGEAR.com. 1) Copy the .apk file to the root directory of a blank USB flash drive. 2) Navigate to the “Version” settings page in the controller's Settings menu. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
BZBGEAR BG-COMMANDER-PRO PRODUCT MANUAL Troubleshooting Factory Reset To factory reset the controller navigate to the System Settings menu and press the “Clear Data” button. NOTE: This will remove all currently connected devices, system configurations, and data from the controller and return it to its original settings. -
Page 33: Tech Support
1.888.499.9906 support@bzbgear.com bzbgear.com Warranty BZBGEAR Pro AV products and cameras come with a three-year warranty. An extended two-year warranty is available for our cameras upon registration for a total of five years. For complete warranty information, please visit bzbgear.com/warranty. For questions, please call 1.888.499.9906 or email support@bzbgear.com. -
Page 34: Mission Statement
BZBGEAR delivers quality products designed with users in mind. Copyright All the contents in this manual and its copyright are owned by BZBGEAR. No one is allowed to imitate, copy, or translate this manual without BZBGEAR’s permission. This manual contains no guarantee, standpoint expression or other implies in any form.
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