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N6-420X NDI Indoor PTZ Camera
User Guide
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Important Information
What's In The Box
Optional Accessories

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  • Page 1 N6-420X NDI Indoor PTZ Camera User Guide Table of Contents Important Information What's In The Box Optional Accessories...
  • Page 2 Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Copyright Copyright 2015-2024 Bolin Technology, all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated, or distributed in any form or by any means without prior consent in writing from our company.
  • Page 3 • HEVC/H.265 Covered by one or more claims of patents listed at patentlist.hevcadvance.com • HDBaseT is a trademark of the HDBaseT Alliance. • ONVIF trademarks and logos are to be used per the guidelines established in this and other ONVIF policies and documents, including the ONVIF Rules of Membership and the ONVIF Logo Guidelines1.

  • Page 4: What's In The Box

    • Do not aim the camera lens at the strong light such as sun or incandescent lamp. The strong light can cause fatal damage to the camera. Maintenance Precautions: • If there is dust on the front glass surface, remove the dust gently using an oil-free brush or a rubber dust blowing ball.

  • Page 5: Optional Accessories

    12V DC Power Supply with International Plugs (P12-2) Lens Cap HDMI Cable Support with Screws Safety Cable Optional Accessories Small PTZ Wall Mount Bracket - Available in Black or White (C-WM1B or C-WM1W) PTZ Camera Pendant Mount System for Drop Ceiling - Black or White (C-PMSB or C-PMSW) Camera Ceiling Mount Bracket - Available in Black or White (VCC-CM or VCC-CM/W) Recommended Peripherals...
  • Page 6 NDI PTZ Controller (KBD-1020N) NDI Decoder (EG40N) Overview The N6-420X is a compact PTZ, high-performance camera equipped with a Sony sensor for delivering brilliant 4K60 resolution images. It features a 20x optical zoom, advanced image parameter adjustments, and supports multiple video streaming methods including HDMI, USB, and IP. Enhanced with Bolin’s AI-powered facial analytics engine, it provides precise focusing and improved auto exposure, ensuring optimal performance even in complex lighting environments.
  • Page 7 NOTE: All dimensions listed below are in millimeters. NOTE: All dimensions listed below are in millimeters.
  • Page 8 Quick Start Guide The N6-420X Indoor PTZ Camera has multiple connection options for video output, power input, control input, audio input and output, and synchronization. You can choose the appropriate connection points based on your requirements. Power...
  • Page 9 Use only the 12V DC power adapter (JEITA type4) provided with the unit. (Do not use any other DC power adapter.) POE+ (IEEE802.3at) is supported for powering the camera. NOTE: Verify that the POE+ power source is sufficient for the camera’s full operation. The NOTE: Verify that the POE+ power source is sufficient for the camera’s full operation.

  • Page 10: Video Output

    Open an HTML5-enabled web browser on a computer and enter the IP address of the camera. By default, the camera is set to 192.168.0.13. The IP address can also be located under the “Status” menu of the camera’s On-Screen Display (OSD) or by using Bolin Technology’s IPC Search Tool in the Download Center.
  • Page 11 The remote is designed to function optimally from short distances and requires a line-of-sight with the camera. The I/O panel of the camera incorporates an IR receiver to accept commands from the remote. To use the IR Controller, the following steps are recommended: Before powering on the camera, the desired IR channel should be selected using the IR Channel Selector located on the back of the camera.
  • Page 12 Menu - On-Screen Display (OSD) Toggle IR ID Selector - Select which IR Channel (Camera) to be controlled AI Function Buttons - Disabled Buttons 1-9 - Used to set & recall corresponding presets. (See #6 to set a preset and #16 to erase a preset) + &...
  • Page 13 Direction Arrows - Pan and Tilt the camera in the corresponding direction. Navigate the OSD Menu when open. Focus Adjustments - Use the "Auto" button to enable auto-focus. To make manual focus adjustments, press the "Manual" button first, followed by the "Far" or "Near" buttons to adjust. Image Adjustments - Select the property you would like to adjust, followed by the + and - buttons (5) to make the appropriate adjustment, unless otherwise noted below.
  • Page 14 that of the controller. The VISCA ID should be set to a number between 1 and 7. A standard terminated CAT5 or CAT6 cable can be used to directly connect the camera to the controller. Alternatively, the included RJ45 to RS422 Control Cable Adapter can be used to connect unterminated CAT5/CAT6 cables between the camera and controller.
  • Page 15 VISCA (Non-Sony) Keyboard RS422 Connection Guide for Establishing RS422 Connection and Daisy Chain Configuration for Multiple Cameras with a Non- Sony Controller: The included extension cables, along with the RJ45 to RS422 Phoenix connector adapter, should be utilized to establish an RS422 connection for the control device. Guide to creating an RS422 Daisy Chain Connection for Multiple Cameras with an RS422 Standard Serial Port Controller.
  • Page 16 PELCO P/D Keyboard RS485 Connection Important: Utilize RS422 ports when establishing an RS485 connection. Only employ TX+ and TX- for RS485 connections. • Set the RS422 control method using the OSD menu or Web interface. • Set the camera ID on the OSD menu using the remote controller. •...
  • Page 17 The extension cables that are provided, along with the RJ45 to RS422 Phoenix connector adapter, should be utilized to establish an RS422 connection for the control device. Alternatively, you can establish an RS485 connection by directly connecting the camera and the controller using a CAT5/6 T-568B Standard Ethernet cable.
  • Page 18 VISCA over IP Using VISCA over IP allows users to control the camera from anywhere that is on the same LAN as the camera. It involves connecting the PTZ camera to a network switch. The steps are as follows: Connect the camera to the network by inserting one end of a CAT6 cable into the 10/100/1000 LAN port of the camera and the other end into a network switch.

  • Page 19: Audio Input

    NOTE: Factory-Default Camera Settings for control of VISCA over IP NOTE: Factory-Default Camera Settings for control of VISCA over IP Static IP Address: 192.168.0.13 Static IP Address: 192.168.0.13 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Gateway: 192.168.0.1 VISCA over IP Control Port: 52381 VISCA over IP Control Port: 52381 To change these settings, refer to the Web Interface Configuration section of this guide.

  • Page 20: Tally Light

    The N6-420X model is designed with a 3.5 mm MIC/LINE audio input jack on its rear panel. This allows for a direct connection of a microphone or an audio source to the camera for audio input. The IR remote control can be used to navigate to the ‘SYSTEM’...
  • Page 21 2. Link keyboard pin 8 with video switch pin 9. 3. Connect keyboard pin 1 to video, switch pin 1, pin 2 to pin 2, and continue similarly (you can decide the rest based on the pattern), ensuring pin 7 is connected to pin 7. Set Up 1.
  • Page 22 Web Interface Configuration Once connected to the network, the camera can be configured and controlled through the web interface on any web browser that supports HTML5. This next section will explain the various sections of the web interface and what they can do. LOGIN To log in to the web interface, first, make sure that the camera is connected to the network and that your computer is on the same subnet as the camera.
  • Page 23 Factory-Default Camera Network Settings: Static IP Address: 192.168.0.13 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.1 NOTE: To obtain the IP address of the camera, open the OSD Menu and scroll down to the NOTE: To obtain the IP address of the camera, open the OSD Menu and scroll down to the Status section.

  • Page 24: Live View

    NOTE: Forgot Your Password? If the user forgets/loses the password to their camera, our NOTE: Forgot Your Password? If the user forgets/loses the password to their camera, our support team can help them recover it. The user must first download the IPCSearch tool from our support team can help them recover it.
  • Page 25 movements, including pan, tilt, focus, and zoom. This allows the user to customize the camera’s operations to suit their needs. Within the PTZ Setting drop-down menu, the user will discover the following options: Auto-Scanning: The camera image pans automatically from left to right or right to left at a speed defined by the user (Speeds 1-8).

  • Page 26: Fast Settings

    Adjusting OSD Menu Settings from the Web Interface The OSD Menu settings can be accessed and adjusted from the Web Interface. On the “Live View” page, locate and click the “Menu” icon situated at the bottom right of the live view image to display the OSD menu. The user can navigate through these settings using the arrows under “Pan/Tilt Control”.

  • Page 27: Camera Settings

    CAMERA - CAMERA SETTINGS This page consists of 3 tabs: Codec, Digital Output, and OSD. CODEC: From the Codec tab, users can configure the video streams to meet their requirements. The various settings and their functions are described below.
  • Page 28 OUTPUT: Here you can select the HDMI/ SDI video resolution output of the camera. OVERLAY Steps to implement an on-screen overlay: Begin by adding text to the title bar, such as in ‘1-Title’, then click on the checkbox located furthest to the...

  • Page 29: Image Settings

    left (which will turn red with a white check mark) to display it on the live feed image. The box closest to the text bar is initially set in white. To alter the text color, click on this box. The user can select from white, black, yellow, red, and blue.
  • Page 30 PICTURE 1: The settings include adjustments for Sharpness and Hue, as well as 2D and 3D Noise Reduction. There are also options to turn on or off features such as Flip, Mirror, Portrait, Backlight Compensation, and De-Flicker. The De-Flicker feature has settings for Off, 50Hz, and 60Hz. PICTURE 2: The settings allow for adjustments to the Gamma level, Contrast, Saturation, and Brightness.
  • Page 31 adjustment. SCENE: The settings include Scene presets with options for Default, Brightness, Clear, and Soft. There are Defog options with settings for Off, Auto, Manual, and Low. The Day/Night Mode has settings for Day, Night, and Auto, with sensitivity adjustments available for Low, Middle, and High levels. LENS: The settings include a Mode option for Auto, Manual, and One Push White Balance.
  • Page 32 settings available for the entire video image, or specifically for the Top, Center, or Bottom. Near Limit adjustments can be made at distances of 1cm, 30cm, or 1 meter. Sensitivity settings can be adjusted to Low, Middle, or High levels. COLOR MATRIX: You can emphasize or weaken a specific color region while keeping the white convergence point unchanged.

  • Page 33: Audio Settings

    AUDIO - AUDIO SETTINGS Audio Input: Mute On/Off Audio Compression setting: AAC, G711a or G711u Bit Rate selection: 30K, 40K, 48K, 64K, 96K,128K Sample Rate setting: 16K, 32K, 44.1K, and 48K Input Volume control: slider from 0 to 100. Apply settings or reset to Default settings. NOTE: When the audio compression is set to G711a or G711u, the Bit Rate is locked to 64K and NOTE:...
  • Page 34 The NETWORK tab provides the following configuration options: Pattern: Choose between DHCP, which allows the camera to automatically receive an IP address from the DHCP server, or Static, which allows you to manually input an IP address. IP Address: Use the assigned IP address or manually enter a static IP address. Subnet Mask: This is determined based on the range of the IP address class.
  • Page 35 The PORT tab provides the following configuration options: TCP Port: Adjustable within a range of 1 to 65535. UDP Port: Adjustable within a range of 1 to 65535. RTSP Port: Defaulted to 554. RTSP is the protocol used for real-time video playback over the network, compatible with software like VLC Media Player.
  • Page 36 RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) Navigate to the RTMP tab to stream or publish a video to a CDN (Content Delivery Network) or a cloud platform. You can obtain the URL stream and key number from an online platform such as YouTube or Twitch, usually found under Stream Settings in YouTube Studio.
  • Page 37 Stream Type: Choose between the Main or Sub Stream. Server URL: Insert the URL copied from the online platform. Push-Flow Code: Input the auto-generated Key or ID provided by the online platform. There are two “Publish To Server” options available for both Main and Sub Streams. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Enable the FTP server.
  • Page 38 Follow the specified Multicast address range to configure a multicast IP address for the Main Stream. Follow the specified Multicast Port range to configure a multicast port for the Main Stream. Click the ‘Apply’ button and restart the camera to ensure the settings take effect. After the camera completes its power cycle, click the ‘Copy’...
  • Page 39 Stream Type: Main and Sub Stream options SRT Streaming: Enable: Caller, Listener and Rendezvous selection. Caller: Set the source or destination device as the initiator of the SRT streaming session. Note, Caller mode only is sent to one receiver. 1. The Caller device must know the IP address and port number of the Listener device. 2.
  • Page 40 NDI Encoder Enable: Enable or disable the NDI encoder. When enabled, the camera will stream video using the NDI protocol. NDI Name: Enter a name for your NDI HX3 Indoor Camera. This name will be used to identify the camera on the network.

  • Page 41: System Settings

    Discovery Server: Enable or disable the discovery server. When enabled, the camera will use a discovery server to advertise its presence on the network. NDI Discovery Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the NDI discovery server. Tips for Configuring Your NDI HX3 Indoor Camera Ensure that the NDI Encoder is enabled for the camera to stream video over the network.

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    TIME tab allows you to set the Date and Time of the PTZ camera. System Time: You can check the Sync with Computer Time box to sync the computer time with the PTZ camera. Date Format: Y-M-D or D-M-Y Time Format: 24H or 12H Time Zone: 11 for West, one Middle and 8 for East time zones.
  • Page 43 Firmware Update: Click on the File Browser section and select the Firmware file update. Click on the Update button to update the PTZ camera. Device Restart: Schedule Auto Restart to: Never, Per day, Per week or Per month. Restart manually. Default Settings: Check Keep Network Configuration and Reset everything else.

  • Page 44: Operation

    The User tab, located under the System section, is where you can manage operators who have access to the camera. Note that operators do not have the same level of access to system settings as administrators. User Management: The ‘Add users’ button needs to be clicked. A username for the new user should be entered.
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