birddog P120 User manual

FULL NDI® PTZ CAMERAS. LEVELLED UP.
USER GUIDE
NDI 5 2022

Table of Contents
Welcome to BirdDog!.................................................................................................3
Using This Manual........................................................................................................3
First Step ......................................................................................................................... 3
BirdDog P120 Overview ............................................................................................4
Welcome to the Future .............................................................................................5
What’s in the Box? .......................................................................................................6
Optional Accessories .................................................................................................6
Quick Start Guide........................................................................................................ 7
Basic Connections....................................................................................................................... 7
Power Up........................................................................................................................................ 7
Computer, say hello to P120 ..................................................................................................7
Basic Conguration....................................................................................................................8
Camera Connections ................................................................................................. 11
Remote Controller...................................................................................................... 13
Powering P120.............................................................................................................. 14
Thermal Management...............................................................................................14
Video Output ............................................................................................................... 15
Audio Input / Output................................................................................................. 15
Using the Camera Menus......................................................................................... 16
Camera Menus............................................................................................................. 17
White Balance Menu ................................................................................................................ 17
Picture 1 Menu ............................................................................................................................ 18
Picture 2 Menu ........................................................................................................................... 18
Pan Tilt Zoom Menu.................................................................................................................. 18
System Menu............................................................................................................................... 19

Controlling the Camera with the Remote Controller .................................. 20
Panning and Tilting .................................................................................................................. 20
Zooming ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Focusing ........................................................................................................................................21
Shooting with Back Lighting .................................................................................................21
Changing Resolution ............................................................................................................... 22
Storing the Camera Settings in Memory Using Presets ............................................ 22
Operating Multiple Cameras with the Infrared Remote Controller .......................23
Web Conguration Panel ....................................................................................... 24
Password Management.......................................................................................................... 24
BirdUI Layout................................................................................................................25
Dashboard .....................................................................................................................26
Network ........................................................................................................................26
NDI Network Settings ..............................................................................................................27
System............................................................................................................................ 28
System Update .......................................................................................................................... 29
Access Manager Conguration........................................................................................... 29
System Reboot........................................................................................................................... 29
AV Setup ........................................................................................................................30
NDI Encode Settings................................................................................................................ 30
CamControl...................................................................................................................32
FreeD Tab .................................................................................................................................... 32
Preset Tab.................................................................................................................................... 32
Exposure Tab...............................................................................................................................33
White Balance Tab ....................................................................................................................33
Picture Tab .................................................................................................................................. 34
Colour Matrix Tab......................................................................................................................35
Scopes.............................................................................................................................36
Receiving NDI® Video...............................................................................................37
NDI® Camera Control ...............................................................................................38
IP Connection..............................................................................................................................38
Remote Controller......................................................................................................38

Controlling Your Camera Via Other Protocols................................................39
Camera Initial Setting Status Information........................................................................39
VISCA over IP Control............................................................................................................. 40
Setting the DIP Switch.............................................................................................................41
Using RS-232 (VISCA)............................................................................................................. 43
Using RS422(VISCA) / RS485 (PELCO P/D)................................................................... 45
PELCO P/D Keyboard RS485 Connection ...................................................................... 48
Operating Multiple Cameras using RS-232 and 422/485 .......................................... 51
Camera Dimensions...................................................................................................52
Glossary..........................................................................................................................53

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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.
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in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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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.
•Ensure 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 P120 camera. If you have any questions regarding the camera, please contact your
authorized dealer.
Our website also has a User Stories page to help inspire you to get the most out of your camera.
Using This Manual
Your P120 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
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 P120, it’s a good idea to upgrade to the lastest 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
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 P120 Overview
Camera Features
•Resolution: Up to 1080P60, 1080i60
•Lens: 5.2-104mm
•Zoom: Optical 20X Digital: 16X
•Shutter Speed: 1/1 – 1/10,000 sec
•Image stabilizer and true WDR 130dB
•Video Output: HDMI, 3G-SDI, NDI® and USB video.
•Onboard OLED display: 5-line, RGB color
•Tally display: Bi-colour full 360 degree viewable Mohawk Tally, and rear camera numbering system
•±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 Remote
Controller
•Network Protocol Support: NDI® Discovery, conguration and control, NDI®| HX2, SRT, Cloud Connect,
RTSP, RTMP
•Presets store camera directions and image parameters. (Up to 6 presets on remote controller or 128
presets via protocol programming)
•Image parameter setting restore with presets and quick access operation
•Supports audio input and audio output with NDI® streaming
•Power: DC 12V, PoE+(IEEE802.3at)

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Welcome to the Future
What is NDI®?
Your new P120 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, 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. 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 neccessary endpoints.
BirdDog has been on the NDI® journey since the very beginning, and your P120 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?
NOTE: The camera color may be white or black in colour depending on the item purchased. Optional
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 P120
1x IR Remote Controller
(3V CR2032 Coin Lithium Battery Required)
1x camera Power Adaptor
1x bag of Camera Mounting Screws and Tally
Light Number Inserts
1x USB to 3.5mm Audio Cable
RS232 8 pin mini DIN to Phoenix terminal block
Wall Mount
Ceiling Mount
RJ45 to RS422 adaptor cable

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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
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 powered 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 occassionally amber) and the camera is ready
to be accessed.
Computer, say hello to P120
Since we're connecting your camera directly to your computer, we need to congure the network settings 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 camera IP address, i.e., 192.168.100
but the last number is a dierent number, in the range of 0 - 255, that is not currently assigned. Usually numbers
less than 200 are more likely to be available. The subnet mask can be set as shown.
P120 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 available here.
Once installed, launch the Studio Monitor (Video Monitor, if using 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.
The BirdUI
BirdDog cameras have a web interface (BirdUI) 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 button. 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 NDI® connection info).
This frame rate should be set identically for all cameras according to the requirements of your production.
Let’s see how to change this and other important camera settings.

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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
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 target bitrate within a range of 60-360 Mbps. Do this with care, as the actual bitrate may be
greater, straining the capacity of the network and the receiving device, and lower settings may result in reduced
image quality.
NDI Video 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
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.
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, P120 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. Pressing the Refresh button will add new sources to the list, whereas pressing Reset will populate the
list with only active NDI® sources. Click the Apply button to apply your failover source change.

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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 P120
can accomodate 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 P120 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, 0-9, 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.
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 P120. 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 colour management, please
refer to here in this manual.

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Camera Connections
1. 12V DC Power Port
Connect the supplied DC power adaptor.
2. NDI Ethernet Port
For VISCA over IP control and NDI® output. Supports
PoE+(IEEE802.3at).
3. HDMI Port (HDMI 1.4)
4. 3G-SDI Video Output
5. RS-232/422 Control Port (RJ45)
RJ45 to RS-232/422 convertor cable is provided.
6. USB Port
Used for audio in/out, USB port to 3.5mm audio jack
adaptor included. Audio format is stereo, unbalanced
line level.
7. USB 3.0 Port (TYPE B)
Used for USB video and baseboard update.
8. Tally Light
9. Lens
20x zoom lens.
10. Power LED Indicator
Turns 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 LED turns on. Flashes orange when the camera receives commands
from the infrared remote controller.

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11. OLED Display
Displays camera model, IP address, camera name and resolution.
12. Tally light number
13. Fixed Mounting Holes
For original wall/ceiling mount bracket
14. Tripod mounting holes
15. Base DIP Switch
Used for setting the camera conguration. For details, refer to Setting the DIP Switch.

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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.
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 ickering.

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Powering P120
P120 can be powered in two ways.
•PoE+ (Power over Ethernet)
PoE+ is a convenient way to power P120 as it allows both data and power to be sent through the same
standard Ethernet cable. The network switch must support PoE+ (802.3at).
•DC Connection
Located at the rear of the P120 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
Although the camera is equipped with a fan, the entire enclosure 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 P120 via DC as this produces less heat than PoE.

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Video Output
The camera can simultaneously output SDI, HDMI, NDI® and USB (UVC) video.
HDMI Signal
1. Connect the camera to a HD monitor/TV using HDMI cable.
2. Turn on the camera. After initialization, video will display on the monitor.
3. Information of the camera initial setting status will display on the monitor for 5 seconds.
4. You can set the displayed video format in the camera System menu.
SDI Signal
1. Connect your camera to the SDI Device/display with an SDI cable.
NDI Signal
1. Connect the camera to the network using a CAT5/CAT6 network cable.
2. You'll need to use web browser on a connected computer for camera conguration.
3. To obtain NDI® video and congure NDI®video, please refer to NDI Network Settings.
USB Video Signal
1. Connect the camera to your USB device/display with a type B cable.
Audio Input / Output
Analog 3.5mm audio In\Out ports. The Audio Out will output any audio that is captured on the Audio In port. Audio
format is stereo, unbalanced line level.
USB port to 3.5mm
audio jack adaptor

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Using the Camera Menus
You can use the infrared remote controller to change camera settings while viewing the On Screen Display (OSD)
menus on a connected monitor. The OSD is viewable over NDI®, SDI or HDMI.
However, the Web Conguration Panel (BirdUI) aords greater control of your camera with more parameters as
well as allowing remote adjusting of camera settings over NDI®, and is the recommended method of adjusting your
camera.
This section explains how to navigate the menus. The menu parameters may vary according to the dierent
product model numbers.
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.
4. Once you've navigated to a setting value, use the “←, →”buttons to increment or decrement the value.
5. Press the MENU button to exit the menus.
NOTE: When you are operating the menu using the infrared remote controller, you cannot set IR- RECEIVE in the
SYSTEM menu to OFF. To set IR- RECEIVE to OFF, use the appropriate VISCA command.
OSD
EXPOSURE
WHITE BALANCE
PICTURE 1
PICTURE 2
PAN TILT ZOOM
SYSTEM
WHITE BALANCE MENU
WB MODE AUTO
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