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birddog PF120 - User Manual

birddog PF120
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Summary

Operating Instructions

Important Information

Legal Notice

Legal notice regarding product usage, updates, and disclaimers.

Whats in the Box

Overview

About NDI

Explains Network Device Interface (NDI) and its benefits for video creation.

About BirdDog PF120

Describes the BirdDog PF120 camera and its NDI A/V transfer protocol.

Warnings

General Warnings

General warnings for safe installation, operation, and handling of the camera.

Maintenance Precautions

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the camera's front glass surface.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC Part 15

Compliance information related to FCC Part 15 regulations for digital devices.

EMC Directives

Compliance with European Low Voltage and EMC Directives.

Camera Diagrams

Powering PF120

PoE (Power over Ethernet)

Details on how to power the BirdDog PF120 camera using PoE.

DC Power

Details on how to power the BirdDog PF120 camera using DC.

System Configuration

Booting Up Your BirdDog PF120

Describes the initial boot process and power light indication.

Connection

Illustrates various connection types for camera operation.

Obtain Video Signal

HDMI HD Video Signal

Instructions for obtaining video via HDMI connection.

IP Video Signal

Steps to stream video via NDI and IP.

USB Video Signal

Information on USB 2.0 video output.

Audio IN;OUT

Camera Control Methods

Use RS-232 (VISCA)

Explains controlling the camera via RS-232 and VISCA.

Use IP (VISCA;PELCO P;D)

Details controlling the camera via IP using VISCA or PELCO protocols.

NDI Control

Describes camera control methods using NDI.

VISCA over IP Control

Controlling Camera via VISCA over IP

Using VISCA protocol over IP for camera control.

Communication Specifications

Details the communication interface, protocol, and port for VISCA over IP.

VISCA over IP Network Configuration

Re-assign Camera IP Address

Instructions for setting static IP, subnet mask, and gateway.

Controlling via VISCA over IP

Steps to connect and configure the controller for VISCA over IP.

Onboard Tally

Operating BirdDog PF120

Web Configuration Panel

Overview of the web interface for settings adjustments.

Access via Web Browser (URL)

How to access the BirdDog Dashboard using a URL.

Accessing PF120 via IP Address

Steps to access the camera using its IP address via DHCP.

Password Management

AV Settings

NDI AV Setup

Configuration section for NDI AV settings.

Bitrate Management

Managing NDI video bitrate for quality and bandwidth.

NDI Video Format Selection

NDI Group Enable

NDI Audio Selection

Failover Source

Advanced Controls

Colour Matrix

Controls for fine-tuning individual color performance.

Colour Enhancement

Section for enhancing color properties.

Image Enhancement

Section for enhancing overall image quality.

Colour Matrix

Colour Gain

How to adjust the intensity of individual colors.

Colour Hue

Recommended Practice for Colour Matrix Controls

Network Settings and Device Naming

Device Naming

How to name the camera for network identification.

IP Configuration Methods

Configuring DHCP or static IP addresses.

Static IP Address

Steps to set a static IP address for the camera.

PTZ Control

Control

Saving and recalling presets using the Web Dashboard.

Zoom Max Speed

Adjusting the maximum speed of the zoom movement.

OSD Settings

Controlling On-Screen Display (OSD) for camera settings.

NDI Network Settings

Preferred Transmit Method

Selecting between TCP, UDP, Multicast, or MultiTCP for NDI transmission.

TCP;UDP;Multicast;MultiTCP

Explanations of different NDI transport methods.

On-Screen Menu Operation

About On-Screen Menus

How to navigate and use the camera's on-screen menus.

Main Menu Navigation

Navigating the main menu structure.

Setting Menu Adjustments

Accessing and adjusting specific setting menus.

EXPOSURE Menu

Exposure Modes

Selecting between Full Auto, Manual, Iris Priority, and Shutter Priority modes.

Exposure Parameters

Adjusting gain, gain limit, and high sensitivity settings.

WHITE BALANCE Menu

White Balance Modes

Selecting modes like Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, or One Push.

One Push White Balance

How to perform and use the one-push white balance adjustment.

PICTURE1 Menu

Picture Adjustments

Adjusting sharpness, noise reduction, WDR, saturation, hue, contrast, gamma, deflicker.

Picture Effects

Applying picture effects like Black & White.

Flip & Mirror Settings

Flipping and mirroring the image for mounting or orientation.

Colour Matrix Controls

Colour Gain Adjustments

Adjusting gain for Magenta, Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue colors.

Colour Hue Adjustments

Adjusting hue for Magenta, Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue colors.

ZOOM Menu

Digital Zoom & Ratio OSD

Enabling digital zoom and displaying the zoom ratio on screen.

Focus and Preset Speed

Adjusting manual focus speed and preset movement speed.

SYSTEM Menu

System Settings

PELCO ID, presets, factory reset, autofocus, and format selection.

Baudrate and Video Format

RS232 Baudrate

Setting the RS232 baudrate for serial communication.

Video Format Selection

Changing the video output format for the camera.

Firmware Update

MCU Firmware Update

Step-by-step guide for updating the MCU firmware.

NDI Firmware Update

Step-by-step guide for updating the NDI firmware.

Support Resources

Receiving NDI Streams

Monitoring NDI Sources

Using Studio Monitor and TriCaster to receive NDI streams.

Dimensions

birddog PF120 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brandbirddog
ModelPF120
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

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