birddog NDI P200 User manual

USER GUIDE
NDI®

Table of Contents
Welcome to BirdDog ........................................................................................3
Using This Manual..............................................................................................3
First Step ...............................................................................................................3
Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................................3
BirdDog P200 Overview .................................................................................4
Camera Features ...........................................................................................................4
Camera Dimensions......................................................................................................4
What’s in the Box? .............................................................................................6
Optional Accessories .......................................................................................6
Getting Started With Your P200..................................................................7
Basic Connections ......................................................................................................... 7
Power Up ..........................................................................................................................7
Computer, say hello to P200 ....................................................................................7
Basic Conguration.......................................................................................................8
Network Conguration ..............................................................................................10
Camera Connections .......................................................................................12
Remote Controller............................................................................................13
Powering P200...................................................................................................15
Thermal Management ................................................................................................15
Using the Camera Menus...............................................................................16
Exposure Menu.............................................................................................................. 17
White Balance Menu ................................................................................................... 19
Picture 1 Menu .............................................................................................................. 20
Picture 2 Menu ..............................................................................................................21
Pan Tilt Zoom Menu.................................................................................................... 22
System Menu..................................................................................................................23
Controlling the Camera Using the Remote Controller...................... 24
Panning and Tilting ..................................................................................................... 24
Zooming .......................................................................................................................... 25
Focusing .......................................................................................................................... 25
Changing Resolution .................................................................................................. 26
Storing the Camera Settings in Memory Using Presets ............................... 26
Operating Multiple Cameras with the Infrared Remote Controller......... 28

NDI Set Up ......................................................................................................... 29
Web Conguration Panel ......................................................................................... 29
Password Management ................................................................................. 30
Default Password......................................................................................................... 30
Password Reset............................................................................................................. 30
NDI AV Set Up....................................................................................................31
Bitrate Management ................................................................................................... 31
NDI Video Selection .................................................................................................... 31
NDI Group Enable ....................................................................................................... 32
NDI Audio Selection .................................................................................................. 32
Failover Source ............................................................................................................ 32
Network Set Up and Device Naming ....................................................... 32
Device Naming ............................................................................................................. 32
IP Address Conguration .........................................................................................33
DHCP IP Address ..........................................................................................................33
Static IP Address ...........................................................................................................33
IP Address Recovery ...................................................................................................33
BirdDog Name ...............................................................................................................33
Tally Support ..................................................................................................... 33
Onboard Tally ................................................................................................................33
PTZ Set Up.......................................................................................................... 34
Control............................................................................................................................. 34
PT Max Speed ............................................................................................................... 34
OSD................................................................................................................................... 34
NDI Network Settings ................................................................................... 35
Preferred Transmit Method ....................................................................................35
TCP ....................................................................................................................................35
UDP ...................................................................................................................................35
Multicast ..........................................................................................................................35
MultiTCP ........................................................................................................................ 36
Colour Matrix..................................................................................................... 36
Colour Matrix .................................................................................................................37
Colour Gain.....................................................................................................................37
Colour Hue ......................................................................................................................37
Using a Colour Chart ................................................................................................. 38

Image Enhancement....................................................................................... 39
Brightness....................................................................................................................... 39
Brightness Compensation ........................................................................................ 39
Compensation Level................................................................................................... 39
Detail Enhancement................................................................................................... 40
Exposure Enhancement............................................................................................ 40
Receiving NDI Video........................................................................................41
NewTek Studio Monitor .............................................................................................41
NewTek TriCaster Series............................................................................................41
P200 Video Output..........................................................................................41
Camera Control ................................................................................................ 43
NDI .................................................................................................................................... 43
IP Connection................................................................................................................ 43
Controlling Your Camera Via Other Protocols ..................................... 44
Camera Initial setting status Information ........................................................... 44
VISCA over IP Control ............................................................................................... 45
Using RS-232 (VISCA)................................................................................................ 48
Using RS422(VISCA) / RS485 (PELCO P/D).......................................................52
PELCO P/D Keyboard RS485 Connection..........................................................55
Operating Multiple Cameras using RS-232 and 422/485 ................ 58
Glossary............................................................................................................... 59

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Copyright
Copyright 2019 BirdDog Australia all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, repro-
duced, translated, or distributed in any form or by any means without prior consent in writing from our
company.
Trademark Acknowledgement
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•Other trademarks, company names and product names contained in this manual are the
property of their respective owners.
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 de-
scribed 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 ac-
tual 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 disas-
semble 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.

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•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.
•Do not touch sensor modules with ngers. If cleaning is necessary, use a clean cloth with a
bit of ethanol and wipe it gently. If the camera will not be used for an extended period of
time, put on the lens cap to protect the sensor from dirt.
•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.
•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 deter-
gent 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 sur-
face.
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 inter-
ference 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 condi-
tions:
•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 P200 camera. If you have any questions regarding the camera, please
contact your authorized dealer or view our P200 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 P200 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 Getting Started With Your P200.
This will give you a good introduction to the setup of your new camera.
Tip
You can 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 P200, it’s a good idea to upgrade to the lastest rmware. We are always add-
ing 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 P200 Overview
Camera Features
•Resolution: Up to 1080P60, 1080i59.94
•NDI®Resolution: Up to 1080P60, 1080P30
•Zoom: Optical 30X
•Image stabilizer and true WDR 130dB
•Video Output: HDMI, 3G-SDI, NDI®, CVBS simultaneously
•±350-degree continuous pan, ±120-degree continuous tilt
•128 presets, Speed up to 150 degrees/sec
•Standard mounting and ceiling mounting with E-Flip function
•Control supports RS-232 control, RS-422/485 control, VISCA-over-IP, NDI®Control, IR Re-
mote Controller
•Presets store camera directions and image parameters. (Up to 6 presets on remote control-
ler or 128 presets via protocol programming)
•Image parameter setting restore with presets and quick access operation
•Supports Audio input, Audio output with NDI®streaming.
•Power: DC 12V, PoE+(IEEE802.3at)
•Firmware upgrade via USB2.0 or IP.
Camera Dimensions
Unit: mm
47
141
139.8 134
178.75165 94.9
97.2
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Welcome to the Future
What is NDI?
Your new P200 camera has been designed from the ground up 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, deliver, and receive high denition video over your existing Giga-
bit 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 to anywhere on a network. 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 a now have the potential for a streamlined, interconnected, video production environment.
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 neccessary
endpoints.
BirdDog has been on the NDI journey since the very beginning and your P200 is just one of our prod-
ucts 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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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.
What’s in the Box?
NOTE: The camera color may be white or black in colour depending on the item purchased.
1x BirdDog Eyes P200
1x IR Remote Controller
(3V CR2032 Coin Lithium Battery Required)
1x Camera Power Adaptor & Power Cord
1x Bag of Mounting Screws
1x RJ45 to RS232 Extension Cable
1x RJ45 to RS422 Extension Cable
1x RS232 8 Pin Mini DIN
to Phoenix Terminal Block
1x Wall Mount
1x Ceiling Mount

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Getting Started With Your P200
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 view this as an online video:
P200 Quick Start Guide Video
Basic Connections
Power
To start using your new camera, you’ll have to decide how you are going to power the device. You have
two choices. You can use PoE+ (power over Ethernet) or, if your network doesn’t support PoE+, you
can use the included 12VDC power adaptor. 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. For the purposes of
this quick start guide, we’ll use the power adaptor, so plug the jack into the 12VDC power port on the
back of the camera.
Network
Since we’re supplying power via the adaptor, the NDI/PoE Ethernet connection will be used purely for
NDI video. Let's keep things simple and plug an Ethernet cable directly from your computer into the
camera NDI/PoE Ethernet port.
Power Up
Once you’ve made the power and Ethernet connections, turn on the adapter power. When rst pow-
ered up, the camera will perform it’s initialization routine by rotating to the left and then centering
again. When this is nished, the indicator light on the front of the camera will display green (and occas-
sionally amber) and the camera is ready to be accessed.
Computer, say hello to P200
Since we're connecting your camera directly to your computer, we need to congure the network set-
tings of your computer to allow communication with the camera.
Navigate to the Network Properties in your computer preferences and make the following settings.
Select Use the following IP address: and enter an IP address. The default IP address of the camera is
192.168.100.100, so we need to enter an address where the rst three numbers are the same as the cam-
era IP address, i.e., 192.168.100 but the last number is a dif-
ferent number, in the range of 0 - 255, that is not current-
ly assigned. Usually numbers less than 200 are more likely
to be available. The subnet mask can be set as shown.
The P200 and the computer are now congured on the
same subnet and should be able to communicate with
each other.

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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 avail-
able here.
Once installed, launch the Studio Monitor application. This simple applica-
tion 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 exam-
ple 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 cam-
era.
Clicking on your camera in the source list will display the image from your camera with the default
automatic settings.
The Web UI
BirdDog cameras have a web interface (Web UI) that is displayed by your computer brower 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 but-
ton. The Dashboard window is displayed.
The Dashboard shows important basic camera settings. For now, check that the displayed Status is
Active and take note of the frame rate that is currently output from the camera (displayed under

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NDI connection info). In the example above, it is 59.94 fps. This frame rate should be set identically
for all cameras according to the requirements of your production. Let’s see how to change the this
and other important camera settings.
A/V Settings
1. Click on the A/V menu and select NDI AV SETUP.
Bitrate Management
Because you’re sending NDI video over your computer network, you may need to be mindful of the
amount of bandwith 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 bandwith consumption and 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. Do this with care, as you will need to account for the capacity of the network and the receiving
device.
NDI Video Format Selection
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
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.

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NDI Audio Selection
If you have a microphone plugged into the Audio In jack on the back of your camera, you can choose
whether to embed the audio as part of the primary NDI channel, or have it on a separate NDI chan-
nel for audio communication use. The Audio In and Out gain sliders allow you to ne tune your audio
levels.
NDI Tally
The P200 supports tally and this setting determines whether the red light on the front of the camera
will illuminate when the camera goes live on air.
NDI Failover Source
NDI has a failover function where you can designate an alternate camera or NDI source for the receiv-
er, should this camera become disconnected or otherwise unavailable on the network. Click on the
Available NDI Sources eld to select your alternate source.
Network Conguration
For the nal part of this quick start guide, let’s set up the network conguration of your camera so it
can work with your wider network.
Most computer networks provide for both automatic and manual conguration of network devices and
the P200 can accomodate both.
1. Click the NETWORK tab to display the camera network settings.

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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 P200 will look for a DHCP IP address. After this period,
the camera will default to the designated fallback IP address.
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 in another application 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, 1-0, and
'–‘.
After renaming your camera, navigate back to the Dashboard and click REBOOT DEVICE. The camera
will re-initialize and you’ll be good to go.
You’re Done!
That concludes our quick start guide for the P200. 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 conguration options, such as colour management, please refer
to here in this manual.

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1. 12VDCPowerPort
Connect the supplied DC power adaptor and cord.
2. USB 2.0 Port
For rmware upgrade only.
3. RS232 Control Port (RJ45)
RJ45 to RS232 convertor cable is provided.
4. Video Format Selector
For video format selection.
5. RS-422 Control Port (RJ45)
RJ45 to RS422 convertor cable is provided.
6. IR Remote ID Selector
Camera ID for IR remote controller.
7. IP Network RJ45 Port
For VISCA over IP control and IP video streaming, with POE+(IEEE802.3at).
8. Audio Output/Input
A microphone can be connected to the Audio IN port, which feeds audio into the camera.
A speaker can be connected to the Audio OUT port, which will output any audio that is captured on
the Audio In port. Refer to NDI AV Setup for more information about Audio capture.
9. HDMI Port (HDMI 1.4)
10. CVBS Video Output
11. 3G-SDI Video Output
Camera Connections

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12. IR Remote Controller Sensors
The sensors receive commands from infrared remote controller.
13. Lens
This is a 30X magnication optical zoom lens.
14. Power LED Indicator
The indicator displays green when the camera is connected to power outlet. When the power is
turned on, it takes about 15 to 30 seconds to display the image after the LED displays.
15. Fix Mounting Holes
For attaching to the wall/ceiling mount bracket.
16. Tripod mounting holes
Bottom DIP Switch
Remote Controller
1. Power
•Power ON the camera to set the camera to operational status.
•Power OFF the camera to set the camera to standby status.
•When the camera is powered OFF, the camera turns to the rear.
•When the camera is powered ON, the camera turns to the front.
•Powering the camera ON/OFF would not restart the camera.

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2. Camera ID (Total 3) Selector
3. Preset Position (Total 6) Calling and Setting
4. PAN-TILT
•Pan and Tilt direction control.
•HOME: Home position, Resolution reset.
5. L/R Direction Set
•Left and right orientation setting.
6. ZOOM/FOCUS
•Far - for objects further from the camera.
•Near - for objects closer to the camera.
7. Auto/Manual Focus
8. Back Light
9. Video Format Switching
•You can change the video format by keep pressing
the button. (When video format is changed, the
camera would restart and the screen turns black
for few seconds.)
10. MENU
•On screen menu display ON/OFF.
11. Fast/Slow Zooming Speed Switching
12. White Balance
•Change the White Balance setting by pressing the button.
13. De-Flicker
•When you nd the video icking, press the button once to eliminate the ickers.
NOTE:
•3V CR2032 battery is not included with the remote controller.
•3V CR2032 battery is not re-chargeable.

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IR Remote Controller ID Setting
Set the IR SELECT switch on the back panel of the camera to 1, 2 or 3, to match the button on the con-
troller that you wish to use.
Powering P200
P200 can be powered by two ways.
PoE+ (Power over Ethernet)
PoE+ is a convenient way to power P200 as it allows both data and power to be sent through the same
standard Ethernet cable. To take advantage of PoE+, the network switch must support PoE+ (802.3at)
to provide the 18watts that the P200 requires.
DC Connection
Located at the rear of the P200 is a 12VDC connection port. Use only
the DC power adaptor (JEITA type4) supplied with the unit.
WARNING
Do not attempt to manually move the camera head when the device is powered up. Doing so may
damage the camera.
Thermal Management
P200 has been engineered to be passively cooled and no fans are required. In order to achieve this the
entire enclosure of P200 is designed to dissipate heat. The main processor is capable of operating up to
100º C / 212º F.
Various factors can aect how much heat the camera will produce, and it is normal for it to feel warm
to the touch. In extreme circumstances (a hot day/direct hot sun) it is advised to power P200 via DC as
this produces less heat than PoE.

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Using the Camera Menus
You can use the infrared remote controller to change camera settings while observing the menus dis-
played on a connected computer screen.
This section explains how to navigate the menus. The menu parameters may vary according to the
dierent product model numbers.
NOTE: You cannot perform pan/tilt operations while the menu is displayed.
1. To display the main menu, press the MENU button on the supplied infrared remote controller.
The main menu is displayed.
2. Use the “↑, ↓” buttons to navigate between main menu items. For example, clicking the "↓” button
once will move the cursor to the item below.
3. To enter the sub menu of a selected item, click either the “→" button or the HOME button. In the
example below, we are navigating between two sub menus of the Exposure main menu. Sub menus
can also be navigated vertically to select sub menu items.
OSD
EXPOSURE
WHITE BALANCE
PICTURE 1
PICTURE 2
PAN TILT ZOOM
SYSTEM
EXPOSURE MENU: FULL AUTO
MODE
SLOW SHUTTER
S. SHUTTER LIMIT
AE RESPONSE
GAIN LIMIT
EX COMP
FULL AUTO
OFF
1/4
01
21.4dB
OFF
OSD
EXPOSURE
WHITE BALANCE
PICTURE 1
PICTURE 2
PAN TILT ZOOM
SYSTEM
EXPOSURE MENU: MANUAL
MODE
GAIN
GAIN LIMIT
SPEED
IRIS
HIGH SENSITIVITY
MANUAL
12dB
21.4dB
1/60
F1.6
OFF
OSD
EXPOSURE
WHITE BALANCE
PICTURE 1
PICTURE 2
PAN TILT ZOOM
SYSTEM
WHITE BALANCE MENU
WB MODE AUTO