birddog NDI A200 User manual

USER GUIDE
NDI 5 2022

Table of Contents
Welcome to BirdDog..................................................................................................3
Using This Manual........................................................................................................3
First Step ......................................................................................................................... 3
BirdDog A200 Overview...........................................................................................4
Specications ................................................................................................................4
What’s in the Box? .......................................................................................................6
Optional Accessories .................................................................................................6
Quick Start Guide........................................................................................................ 7
Basic Connections....................................................................................................................... 7
Power Up........................................................................................................................................ 7
Basic Conguration....................................................................................................................7
Camera External Features....................................................................................... 11
Camera Connections ................................................................................................. 11
Installing Your Camera.............................................................................................. 12
Mounting the camera................................................................................................ 13
Powering A200 ............................................................................................................ 14
Starting the Camera ..................................................................................................14
Video Output ............................................................................................................... 15
Interacting with the Camera................................................................................... 15
Setup Camera ID, Baud Rate and Control Protocol......................................................16
Camera Menus............................................................................................................. 18
White Balance Menu ................................................................................................................19
Picture Menu.............................................................................................................................. 20
Lens Parameters Menu........................................................................................................... 20
System Setup Menu.................................................................................................................. 21
Function Setting Menu............................................................................................................23

Web Conguration Panel ........................................................................................26
Password Management.......................................................................................................... 26
BirdUI Layout................................................................................................................27
Dashboard .................................................................................................................... 28
Network......................................................................................................................... 28
NDI Network Settings ............................................................................................................. 29
System.............................................................................................................................30
System Update........................................................................................................................... 31
Access Manager Conguration............................................................................................ 31
System Reboot............................................................................................................................ 31
AV Setup ........................................................................................................................32
NDI Encode Settings................................................................................................................ 32
CamControl...................................................................................................................33
FreeD Tab .................................................................................................................................... 34
Preset Tab.................................................................................................................................... 34
Exposure Tab.............................................................................................................................. 34
White Balance Tab ....................................................................................................................35
Picture 1 Tab ................................................................................................................................37
Picture 2 Tab................................................................................................................................37
Color Matrix Tab.........................................................................................................................38
Advanced Tab.............................................................................................................................39
External Tab.................................................................................................................................39
Scopes............................................................................................................................ 40
Camera Dimensions ...................................................................................................41
Glossary......................................................................................................................... 42

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Copyright
Copyright 2022 BirdDog Australia 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.
Trademark Acknowledgement
and other BirdDog trademarks and logos are the property of BirdDog Australia. Other trademarks,
company names and product names contained in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
•Microsoft, Windows, ActiveX, and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the U.S. and/or other countries.
•HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.
•Other trademarks, company names and product names contained in this manual are the property of
their respective owners.
•NDI® is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc.
Important Information
Legal Notice
To ensure account security, please change the password after your rst login. You are recommended to set a
strong password (no less than eight characters).
The contents of this document are subject to change without prior notice. Updates will be added to the new
version of this manual. We will readily improve or update the products or procedures described in the manual.
Best eort has been made to verify the integrity and correctness of the contents in this document, but no statement,
information, or recommendation in this manual shall constitute formal guarantee of any kind, expressed or implied.
We shall not be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors in this manual.
The product appearance shown in this manual is for reference only and may be dierent from the actual appearance
of your device.
Due to uncertainties such as physical environment, discrepancy may exist between the actual values and reference
values provided in this manual.
Use of this document and the subsequent results shall be entirely on the user’s own responsibility.
Warnings
•If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer. Never attempt to disassemble the
camera yourself. (We will not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair
or maintenance.)
•This installation should be made by a qualied service person and should conform to all the local codes.
•When shipping, the camera should be packed in its original packaging.
•Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera.
•Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock.
•If the camera will not be used for an extended period of time, attach the lens cap to protect the lens.
•Do not aim the camera lens directly at the sun. This may cause irreversible damage to the camera.

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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.
•If there is grease or a dust stain on the front glass surface, clean the glass surface gently from the
center outward using anti-static gloves or an oil-free cloth. If the grease or the stain still cannot be
removed, use anti-static gloves or an oil-free cloth dipped with detergent and clean the glass surface
gently until it is removed.
•Do not use organic solvents, such as benzene or ethanol when cleaning the front glass surface.
Regulatory Compliance
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
LVD/EMC Directive
This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

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Welcome to BirdDog
Thank you for purchasing your A200 camera. If you have any questions regarding the camera, please contact your
authorized dealer or view our A200 Knowledge Base.
Our website also has a User Stories page to help inspire you to get the most out of your camera.
Using This Manual
Your camera is a powerful and sophisticated device, so please read this manual before use and retain for future
reference.
If you are new to the world of NDI® or BirdDog cameras, begin with the Quick Start Guide. This will give you a good
introduction to the setup of your new camera.
Tip
Use the controls in your browser or PDF reader to increase the page size when viewing the diagrams to reveal
much more detail.
First Step
Firmware Upgrade
Before you use your new camera, it’s a good idea to upgrade to the latest rmware. We are always adding new
features and improving the performance of our products, so installing the latest rmware will provide you with the
best user experience.
To upgrade the rmware, please follow the Firmware Upgrade Instructions located in your rmware download
folder and perform upgrade process.
The latest rmware les are available for download here: Firmware Updates
We’re Invested In Your Success
At BirdDog, we pride ourselves on being approachable and easily contactable. We’d love to hear from you.
Dan Miall
Co-Founder and CEO
[e-mail]
Eamon Drew
Co-Founder and CMO
[e-mail]

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BirdDog A200 Overview
Camera Features
•Resolution: Up to 1080p60, 1080i60
•Zoom: Optical 30X Digital: 12X
•Video Compression: H.264/MJPEG
•RS485/RS422 Communication, Auto compatible with PELCO D and VISCA Protocol
•Preset store positions and image parameters (iris, white balance, exposure, picture setting).
•3D positioning, 120dB true WDR
•Video Output: SDI+IP, True Dual-Output SDI+IP Simultaneously
•Intelligent Adaptive IR Illumination up to 100Meters, IR ON/OFF is available.
•Outdoor Environmental Rating: IP67, Corrosion Resistant Treatment
•Various Image Functionalities: WDR, BLC, Defog, Day/Night
•Supports ±120°tilt / ±360°pan range, adaptive speed up to 150°/s
•Supports 255 Presets speed adaptive up 90°/s, 8 Cruises
•Support Zoom Lens Position and Direction Indicator on OSD
•Working temperature: -40°C to 60°C
•Operating Humidity: 80% suitable for use
•Rain wiper
•Supports Audio input, Audio output with NDI®streaming.
•Input Power: AC24V and POE (BD PoE 80W Injector needed, optional)
•Firmware upgrade via USB2.0 or IP.
Specications
Please refer to the product webpage for complete specications.

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Welcome to the Future
What is NDI®?
Your new camera has been designed to support the cutting edge NDI® video transmission standard.
NDI® (Network Device Interface) is a high-quality, low-latency, frame-accurate standard that enables compatible
devices to communicate, and deliver and receive high denition video over your existing Gigabit Ethernet network.
Operating bi-directionally, NDI devices can be auto-detected, powered and controlled over the same Ethernet
cable used to send the video and audio. Even ll and key alpha channel information, as well as Tally, can be sent
over this same cable. If you have a Gigabit network, you have the potential for a streamlined, interconnected, video
production environment.
With the introduction of NDI 5, you can now securely share network sources between remote sites anywhere in the
world - on a single network port. Even a smartphone can be a NDI source.
Transitioning to NDI® can also occur gradually. Existing SDI or HDMI signals can easily be converted to an NDI®
stream and piped where required on your network and converted back only at the necessary endpoints.
BirdDog has been on the NDI® journey since the very beginning, and your camera is just one of our products
designed to take advantage of the features and potential of NDI®.
For more information on NDI®, please refer to this page on our website.

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What’s in the Box?
Optional Accessories
Depending on your requirements, you may need to purchase these optional accessories. Please browse to this
page on our website for all your accessory needs.
1x BirdDog EyesA200
1x Accessories
BD-A200-WM - Wall Mount
BD-A200-CM - Ceiling Mount
BD-A-PMA - Pole Mount
BD-A-CMA - Corner Mount
BD-A-PP80 - Poe Power Injector 80W

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Quick Start Guide
If you are new to the world of NDI® or BirdDog cameras, please follow this quick start guide to become familar with
the basic setup of your new camera. You can also view a similar online video.
Be sure to check the many helpful product videos on our YouTube page.
Basic Connections
Power
First o, you’ll have to decide on how you are going to power the camera. You have two choices. You can provide
24VAC 2.5 Amp to the breakout cable or use PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) via an optional power injector. If available,
PoE is the easier choice, since you can use the same Ethernet cable to power and control the camera, as well as
send the video, audio and data.
Network
Connect your camera to a PoE capable network switch with a Cat5/6 cable. By default, the camera is congured to
automatically obtain an IP address via DHCP. Some standalone or private networks may not have a DHCP server.
After 30 seconds of waiting for an automatically assigned IP address, your camera will fall back to a default address
of 192.168.100.100. To ensure that you can always reach your camera, it is recommended that you don't change this
default.
Power Up
When rst powered up, the camera will perform it’s initialization routine by rotating to the left and then centering
again.
Basic Conguration
NDI® Tools
NDI® Tools is a free suite of applications designed to introduce you to the world of IP video and is available here.
Once installed, launch the Studio Monitor (Video Monitor if on a Mac) application. This
simple application allows you to view all NDI® sources on your network. Right-click on
the Studio Monitor window to view your camera as an NDI® source. In the example to
the right, three cameras and a desktop computer are shown as NDI® sources.
Tip
By default, the displayed sources have names that include the last ve digits of your
camera MAC address which is displayed on the bottom of the camera.
Clicking on your camera in the source list will display the image from your camera
with the default automatic settings.

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The BirdUI
BirdDog cameras have a web interface (BirdUI) that is displayed by your computer browser and can be used to
congure your camera remotely.
1. Click on the gear icon on the bottom right of the Studio Monitor window.
2. In the displayed window, type the default password ‘birddog’ (all lower case) and click the OK button. The
Dashboard is displayed.
The Dashboard shows important basic camera settings. For now, check that the displayed Source Status shows
Streaming and take note of the frame rate that is currently output from the camera (displayed under Stream
Info). This frame rate should be set identically for all cameras according to the requirements of your produc-
tion. Let’s see how to change the this and other important camera settings.
NDI Encode Settings
Bitrate Management
Because you’re sending NDI® video over your computer network, you may need to be mindful of the amount of
bandwidth your video will consume. By setting Bitrate Management to NDI Managed, the target bitrate will be set
in accordance with the NDI® standard. This will achieve an optimum balance between bandwidth consumption and

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video quality. In this mode, the video bitrate will be around 120-140 Mbps. If you do opt for Manual management,
you may select a bitrate within a range of 60-360 Mbps but do this with care, as you will need to account for the
capacity of the network and the receiving device.
Video Input Format
Here you can set the frame rate of the camera to match that of your production. All cameras should be set to the
same frame rate.
NDI Group Enable
NDI® supports Grouping which allows you to hide the visibility of video sources to viewers that are not part of the
group. If disabled, the video source is public and viewable by any receiver on your network.
NDI Stream Name
Give the output video stream of the camera a memorable name to make identication easier on NDI® receiving
devices.
NDI Audio
You can choose to embed audio from the audio input connector into the NDI® stream or mute it.
NDI Failover Source
If the selected HDMI source is interrupted for any reason, A200 can automatically switch to a pre-determined
alternative NDI® source. Select an available NDI® source for the failover function from the Available NDI® Sources
dropdown list. Clicking the REFRESH button will add new sources to the list, whereas clicking Reset will populate
the list with only active NDI® sources. Click the APPLY button to apply your failover source change.
Network Conguration
Most computer networks provide for both automatic and manual conguration of network devices and A200 can
accommodate both.
Static or DHCP
Here you can set the network conguration to either DHCP (default) or Static. DHCP simplies the management of
IP addresses on networks. No two hosts can have the same IP address, so assigning them manually can potentially
lead to errors. If your network is set up for DHCP, this is generally the best conguration to choose.
If you do choose to go with a Static IP address, you’ll need to add the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway
Address information according to the requirements of your network.
DHCP Timeout, Fallback IP address, Fallback Subnet Mask
You can set the timeout period during which A200 will look for a DHCP IP address. After this period, the camera
will default to the designated fallback IP address.

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This can be useful if you use your camera in other network environments. For example, if a DHCP server is available
in your normal oce or studio application, the camera will use the DHCP supplied IP address. If you then use the
camera for another job without a DHCP server, your camera will always default to the known fallover IP address.
BirdDog Name
You can give your camera a meaningful name to make identication easier when viewing NDI® sources on a
receiver such as a TriCaster, vMix or Studio Monitor. Be sure to make the name unique, as no two devices on the
network should have the same name. The name can be any combination of a-z, 0-9, and '–‘.
After renaming your camera, navigate back to the SYSTEM menu and click the REBOOT button. The camera will
re-initialize and you’ll be good to go.
NOTE: Your computer will need to have ‘Bonjour’ services loaded in order to access the unit via it’s user dened
name. Apple devices come pre-installed with Bonjour, while Windows devices need a plugin available from here.
You’re Done!
That concludes our quick start guide for A200. Your camera has many other features, so to get the most out of your
camera, please review the rest of this manual.
To learn about more advanced camera options, such as exposure, white balance and color management, please
refer to here in this manual.

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Camera External Features
Camera Connections
Due to its weatherproof construction and mounting style connections to A200 are made via the breakout cable.
NOTE: All cables are tagged separately to indicate their functions. Use a water proof / IP67 rated junction box /
connection box to protect the RJ45 and other connections.
IR LED Illuminator
Lens
Rain Wiper

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Installing Your Camera
The following diagrams are for your reference only. See the actual product to mount your camera.
Check Camera Components and Installation Conditions.
Before mounting your camera, check the device model number and included contents against the packing list to
ensure components are complete.
1. Tail-Cable
2. Security Lock
3. Camera Body
Important
•Verify the bearing capacity of the mounted position.
•Verify that the mounted position meets the bearing requirements. Otherwise, you are advised to
reinforce the mounted position for the device weight. For more information, see the product datasheet.
•Verify lightning protection and grounding requirements.
•Select proper lightning protection devices for the power supply, video signal interfaces, and RS485
interfaces.
•Ground the terminal properly.
AC Power
Adaptor
NDI Video Signal
NDI Control Signal
Alarm Inputs x2
Alarm Output x1
Cat5/6
Network Cable
+
80W PoE
Coaxial Cable
Data CableA nalog Audio Signal
Data CableA larm Inputs x2
Data CableA larm Output x1
SDI Signal
CAMERA SIDE
CONTROL SIDE

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Mounting the camera
NOTE!
•When mounting the camera, please install the bracket adapter to the bracket rst and then mount the
camera to the bracket.
•Tighten all the screws to hold the camera securely.
•For waterproong, apply sealant between the dome and the bracket, wall veneer slits, and leading-out
holes of the wall.
Wall Mount
1. Install the wall mount bracket. Get the heads of
necessary cable (Wall cable) through the bracket from
the wall outside of the bracket.
2. Pull the wall cable out through the secure ring.
3. Pull the wall cable out through the adaptor and install
the secure ring and adaptor to the bracket.
4. Connect the camera tail-cable to the wall cable. Insert
the cable into the bracket.
5. Install the two screws, insert the camera body head into
the adaptor and turn to hang the camera.
6. Lock up the chain-locker from camera body to the
secure ring.
7. Screw in the adaptor to lock the camera tight.
Cabling Requirements
The eight wires in the network cable need to be inserted in parallel into the top of the cable connector. The cable
connector needs to be crimped in position. When the cable connector is in position, ensure that the metal pieces
of the cable connector are parallel to each other and the clamp of the cable connector is intact.
During installation, take care to avoid folding or twisting the cable. Note that dierent cable types have dierent
physical characteristics, and acceptable digital signal transmission lengths.
1. Install the wall mount bracket. Get the heads of the wall cable through the bracket from the wall outside of the
bracket.
2. Pull the wall cable out through the secure ring.
3. Pull the wall cable out through the adaptor and install the secure ring and adaptor to the bracket.
4. Connect the camera tail-cable to the wall cable. Insert the cable into the bracket.
5. Install the two screws, insert the camera body head into the adaptor and turn to hang the camera.
6. Secure the chain-locker from the camera body to the secure ring.
7. Screw in the adaptor to lock the camera tight.

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Powering A200
A200 can be powered by two methods.
PoE Power Injector
For PoE power, you must use BirdDog 80W Power PoE Injector
model BL-PP80. Connect this PoE injector to a network switch
and then run an Ethernet cable for data transmission and
power up to a distance up to 100 meters to the PTZ camera.
DC Connection
A200 can also be powered by providing 24VAC 2.5A to the
power input leads of the breakout cable. To ensure proper
functionality of the pan /tilt motor and LED illumination, full
24VAC 2.5A must be provided - less than 24VAC 2.5A will
cause camera crashing or instability.
Phoenix Connector
1. The anode and the cathode are not distinguished for phoenix connectors of red and black cables.
2. GND: yellow-green color. GND is used to ground the camera, so ensure that GND is connected to a reliable
grounding point.
Starting the Camera
After you have correctly mounted the camera, connect the power. Each time the camera is powered on, it will
perform a self-test to check the Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) function. After self-test, you can operate the camera.
NOTE
•The self-test process starts after the camera is powered up. Please wait until the process is nished.
•When the operating temperature is lower than zero degrees Celsius, the camera will be automatically
pre-heat (the pre-heat process takes around 30 minutes). The self-test process starts only after the
temperature rises above zero degrees Celsius.
Network Switch
IP Data
PoE 80W
48 VDC
100-240
VAC
24
VAC
PoE
Power
Injector
Power
supply

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Video Output
The camera can simultaneously produce SDI and NDI® video output.
SDI Signal
The camera can simultaneously stream SDI video output with NDI® video output.
1. Connect SDI cable in between the camera your SDI Device/display.
NDI® Signal
The camera can simultaneously stream NDI® video output and SDI video output.
1. Connect the camera to the network using Cat5/Cat6 network cable.
2. You need to have a web browser for product conguration.
3. To obtain NDI® video and congure NDI®video, please refer to NDI Encode Settings.
Interacting with the Camera
To control and congure your camera, you need to connect with control system (or control keyboard) for
communication by RS-485/RS422. Set up the protocol of communication by control keyboard, the camera can
auto detect VISCA and PELCO-D.
RS485 (PELCO D) control connection diagram
Connect the Camera’s RS485+ and RS485 to RS485/TX+ and RS485/TX- on the control system/keyboard. The
identity of the control system or equipment may be dierent; the corresponding relationship is as follows:
Camera
(RS485)
1. RX +
2. RX –
Keyboard
(PELCO P/D)
6. TX+
7. TX –
RS485 (PELCO D)
Multiple Cameras Connection
RX +RX –
RX +RX –
RX +RX –
RX +RX –
CAM1SYSTEM /
KEYBOARD
(PELCO D)
CAM 2
CAM 3
CAM 255
RS485 PELCO D
System / Keyboard
Connection
TX –
TX +
RX +RS 485 A RS 485 +RS 485 D+
RX –RS 485 B RS 485 –RS 485 D–

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RS422 (VISCA) control connection diagram
SONY Keyboard RS422 Connection
VISCA (Non-Sony) Keyboard RS422 Connection
Setup Camera ID, Baud Rate and Control Protocol
In order for you to control the camera, the camera ID, baud rate and control protocol have to be set up in advance,
Baud rate and the camera ID setting on the camera have to be the same as baud rate and camera ID setting on the
system/control keyboard. The camera can auto detect the control method (VISCA or PELCO-D) - you only need
to set up the camera address and baud rate.
Connect the camera to a monitor. There is an initial setting page displaying on the screen for 5 seconds when the
camera is powered on. Shown is the factory default setting of the camera ID, baud rate and other information.
It is recommended that you capture an image of these settings for use in setting the control keyboard. Set the
keyboard or control system to match the camera ID, baud rate setting with the camera.
1. Camera supports VISCA and PELCO-D protocols, protocol is detected automatically by the camera.
2. Factory Default Setting: For both SDI and IP video, Baud Rate: 9600, Camera ID: 001, Pelco Protocol.
3. When using RS485 Pelco-D, you can control up to 255 cameras. The camera ID from 001 to 255 has to be set.
Camera
(RS422)
4. TX +
3. TX –
2. RX +
1. RX –
Keyboard
1. ---
2. ---
3. ---
4. ---
5. GND
6. RXD IN –
7. RXD IN +
8. TXD IN –
9. TXD IN +
RS422 (VISCA)
Multiple Cameras Connection
(SONY Keyboard)
RX +RX – TX +TX – GND
RX +RX –T X +TX – GND
RX +RX –T X +TX – GND
RX +RX –T X +TX – GND
KEYBOARD
CAM 1
CAM 2
CAM 7
SONY Keyboard
RS422 Connection
Camera
(RS422)
4. TX +
3. TX –
2. RX +
1. RX –
Keyboard
1. GND
2. RXD IN –
3. RXD IN +
4. TXD IN –
5. TXD IN +
RS422 (VISCA)
Multiple Cameras Connection
(VISCA Keyboard)
RX +RX –T X +TX – GND
RX +RX –T X +TX – GND
RX +RX –T X +TX – GND
RX +RX –T X +TX – GND
KEYBOARD
CAM 1
CAM 2
CAM 7
VISCA Keyboard
Connection

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4. Use RS422 VISCA protocol can control up to 7 cameras, camera ID from 1 to 7 has to be set.
5. Supports baud rate of 2400bps, 4800bps, 9600bps and 38400bps.
6. On the keyboard side, for RS485 control, go into the camera setting menu, select the camera address/ID you
want to set up for, set the baud rate to match the same as the one has been set on camera side, select Pelco
D for RS485 control (please refer to the keyboard manual for instructions on how to congure the keyboard).
7. On the keyboard side, for VISCA control, select RS232/RS422 control method, set the baud rate to match the
same as the one has been set on camera side.
8. On the IP control side, use a browser to login go into the camera BirdUI (default set to 192.168.100.100), go to
“Setup>System>Port & Devices” setting page, set the Baud Rate, camera ID, Protocol to the same as the ones
that have been set on the camera side.
9. Ensure that the SDI and IP video settings of the camera match that of the controller keyboard.
NOTE
•Regarding the camera ID and Baud Rate setting, for the rst communication setting, you must match
the control system (or keyboard) camera ID and Baud Rate setting to the cameras.
•After communicating successfully in between the camera and the control, you can modify the ID and
baud rate of the camera using the keyboard.
PTZ Control
1
8
9600
None
None
1
PELCO-D
Port Mode
Stop Bits
Data Bits
Baud Rate
Flow Control
Parity
Address Code
PTZ Protocol
Enable Trans-Channel
RS485_1