PTZOptics PT12X-NDI-GY User manual

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PTZOptics 12x NDI|HX
User Manual
Model Nos: PT12X-NDI-GY & PT12X-NDI-WH
V1.0
(English)

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Preface
Thank you for using the HD Professional Video Conferencing Camera. This manual introduces the function, installation and
operation of the HD camera. Prior to installation and usage, please read the manual thoroughly.
Precautions
This product can only be used in the specified conditions in order to avoid any damage to the camera:
•Don’t subject the camera to rain or moisture.
•Don’t remove the cover. Removal of the cover may result in an electric shock. In addition to voiding the warranty.
In case of abnormal operation, contact the manufacturer.
•Never operate outside of the specified operating temperature range, humidity, or with any other power supply
than the one originally provided with the camera.
•Please use a soft dry cloth to clean the camera. If the camera is very dirty, clean it with diluted neutral detergent;
do not use any type of solvents, which may damage the surface.
Note
This is an FCC Class A Digital device. As such, unintentional electromagnetic radiation may affect the image quality of TV in a
home environment.

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Table of Contents
1 Supplied Accessories ··································································································· 1
2 Notes ······················································································································ 1
3 Quick Start ··············································································································· 2
4 Features··················································································································· 4
5 Product Specifications·································································································· 5
6 Main Unit················································································································· 7
7 IR Remote Controller··································································································· 8
8 Using the IR Remote Controller ·····················································································10
9 Dimensional Drawings ································································································13
10 RS-232 Interface ·······································································································14
11 Serial Communication Control & Command Listings····························································15
12 Menu Setting············································································································27
13 Network Connection···································································································31
14 Upgrading to NDI | HX································································································51
15 Maintenance and Trouble Shooting··················································································52

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Supplied Accessories
When you unpack your camera, check that all the supplied accessories are included:
Camera ................................1
AC Power Adaptor ..............1
Power Cord...........................1
RS232 Cable.........................1
IR Remote Controller ...........1
This User Manual ...............1
Notes
Electrical Safety
Installation and operation must be in accordance with national and local electric safety standards. Do not use any power
supply other than the one originally supplied with this camera.
Polarity of power supply
The power supply output for this product is 12VDC with a maximum current supply of 2A. Polarity of the power supply
plug is critical and is as follows.
Handling
Avoid any stress, vibration, or moisture during transportation, storage, installation and operation.
Do not lift or move the camera by grasping the camera head. Do not turn the camera head by hand. Doing so may
result in mechanical damage.
Do not expose camera to any corrosive solid, liquid, or gas to avoid damage to the cover which is made of a plastic
material.
Ensure that there are no obstacles in the tilt or pan ranges of the camera lens.
Never power camera on before installation is complete.
DO NOT DISMANTLE THE CAMERA - The manufacturer is not responsible for any unauthorized
modification or dismantling.

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Quick Start
Step 1. Please check that all connections are correct before powering on the camera.

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Step 2. Set the system select switch for your desired video output resolution and frame rate.
For many applications, setting 0 (1080p-60) will provide the best overall performance.
For highest possible resolution, use setting 0 (1080p-60) or 6 (1080p-30), however your actual realized frame rate may
be limited to a lower value than 60 fps by your software, hardware, and/or network connection.
NOTE: After changing this dial, you need to restart the camera to see the effect. Turn the camera off then on.
VIDEO SYSTEM
0
1080p60
8
720p30
1
1080p50
9
720p25
2
1080i60
A
-
3
1080i50
B
-
4
720p60
C
-
5
720p50
D
576i
6
1080p30
E
480i
7
1080p25
F
-
CAUTION: After changing the system (rotary) switch, you need to restart the camera to take effect.
Step 3. Press the toggle the rear power switch to the ON position and the power LED will illuminate.
Step 4. The Pan-Tilt mechanism will rotate the lens to the maximum position of top right after the camera starts, then it will
return to the “center”. The process of initialization is now complete.
(Note: If the position preset 0 has been stored, the position preset 0 will be called up after initialization in lieu of “home”)
Step 5. (Optional) If you want to restore the factory default settings, press [MENU] button to display the OSD menu. Select
the item [MENU] -> [RESTORE DEFAULT] -> [Restore]. Set the value [Yes], press [HOME] button to restore the factory
default settings. Or when using the IR remote, press [*] + [#] + [6] in succession to restore to factory default settings.
RESTORE DEFAULT
Restore Yes
Change Value
[Home] OK
[Menu] Back

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Features
1. Supports simultaneous NDI | HX, 3G-SDI, HDMI and IP network streaming for up to 1080P@60.
2. Supports non-simultaneous CVBS (composite video) output via RCA connector (480i or 576i).
3. Includes Panasonic's high quality, 1/2.7 inch, 2.07 million effective pixels, HD CMOS sensor, which can produce a
maximum 1920 x 1080 image with a high quality, maximum output frame rate of 60 fps (frames per second).
4. Ultra-high frame rate 60fps for HDMI and SDI and up to 720@120fps for IP Streaming / NDI | HX.
5. Supports IP streaming via RTSP and RTMP using H.264, H.265, and MJPEG.
6. Microphone &AAC Audio Stream Encoding for NDI | HX, IP stream, & HDMI –Use line-level microphone for audio
line in input. UsesAAC audio encoding for better sound quality and smaller bandwidth usage.
7. Includes an Olympus, high-quality, telephoto lens, supporting 12x optical zoom and optional 16x digital zoom with wide
angle 72.5 degree horizontal field of view in widest zoom setting.
8. The high SNR (signal to noise ratio) of the CMOS sensor (≥55dB), combined with 2D and 3D noise reduction algorithms,
effectively reduces noise, even under low illumination conditions.
9. Includes DRC (dynamic range control), allowing for greater image quality and detail across images that are both well-lit
and shadowed in the same frame.
10. Includes RS232 and RS485 interfaces for wired remote control. Most parameters of the camera can be remotely
controlled by high-speed communications via joystick and central control system applications.
11. Includes web-based IP remote control interface.
12. Allows for NDI | HX control through NDI®approved platforms that offer control such as the NDI®Studio Monitor
13. Freeze -Allows freezing of video image on all outputs to allow for calling next preset without showing camera motion.
14. Power over Ethernet –Supports PoE 802.3af

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Product Specifications
Model
PT12X-NDI-GY and PT12X-NDI-WH
Type
PTZ Optics NDI | HX HD 1080p Color Video Camera
Features
Video System
1080p/60, 1080p/50, 1080i/60,1080i/50, 1080p/30, 1080p/25, 720p/60, 720p/50, 720p/30, 720p/25
CVBS: 480i, 576i
Sensor
Panasonic 1/2.7", CMOS, Total Pixels: 2.12M, Effective Pixels: 2.07M
Scanning Mode
Progressive
Lens
12x; f3.5mm –42.3mm; F1.8 - F2.8
Digital Zoom
16x
Minimal Illumination
0.5 Lux (@F1.8, AGC ON)
Shutter
1/30s - 1/10000s
White Balance
Auto, 3000K/Indoor, 4000K, 5000K/Outdoor, 6500K-1, 6500K-2, 6500K-3, One Push (ok), Manual
Backlight Compensation
Yes
Digital Noise Reduction
2D & 3D Digital Noise Reduction
Video S/N
≥55dB
Horizontal Angle of View
6.9° - 72.5°
Vertical Angle of View
3.9° - 44.8°
Horizontal Pan Range
±170°
Vertical Tilt Range
-30° to +90°
Pan Speed Range
1.7° - 100°/s
Tilt Speed Range
1.7° - 69.9°/s
Ceiling Installation
Yes
Image Mirroring
Yes
Number of Presets
255
Preset Accuracy
0.1°
Video coding standards
H.264, H.265, MJPEG
Video Freeze
Yes
Face Detection
Via Future Firmware Update
Local USB 2.0 Storage
Via Future Firmware Update
Input/Output
USB Port
1x USB 2.0 Type A Female (*no video out* for future local video file storage)
HD Output
1x SDI (3G-SDI), BNC female
1x HDMI Ver. 1.3
1x RJ45 IP 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port (IP Network Streaming or NDI | HX)

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SD Output
1x CVBS: 3.5mm jack, 1Vp-p, 75Ω (requires adapter cable to connect to standard RCA input)
Network Interface and Output
1x RJ45: 10M/100M/1000M Adaptive Ethernet port
Audio Input
1-ch 3.5mm audio interface, LINE IN (embedded on IP Stream, NDI | HX feed & HDMI only)
Control Input / Output
1x RS-232 In: 8pin Mini-DIN, Max Distance: 30m, Protocols: VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P
1x RS-232 Out (pass-through): 8pin Mini-DIN, Max Distance: 30m
Protocols: VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P
1x RS-485: 2pin phoenix port, Max Distance: 1500m, Protocols: VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P
IPVideo Features
Video Compression
H.265/H.264/M-JPEG
Video Stream
Main Stream, Sub Stream
Main Stream Resolution
1920x1080, 1280x720, 1024x576
Sub Stream Resolution
720x576, 720x480, 320x240
Video Bit Rate
128Kbps ~ 8192Kbps
Bit Rate Type
Variable Rate, Fixed Rate
Frame Rate
50Hz: 1fps ~ 50fps, 60Hz: 1fps ~ 60fps
Audio Compression
AAC
Audio Bit Rate
96Kbps, 128Kbps, 256Kbps
Support Protocols
TCP/IP, HTTP, RTSP, RTMP, DHCP, Multicast, etc.
General Specifications
Power Connector
JEITA type (DC IN 12V) or via RJ45 port (PoE 802.3af)
Input Voltage
12VDC (10.8 - 13.0V DC)
Current Consumption
1.0A (Max)
Operating Temperature
23°F - 104°F [-5°c - 40°c]
Storage Temperature
-4°F - 140°F [-20°c - 60°c]
Power Consumption
12W (Max)
Dimensions (w x h x d)
5.56” x 6.88” (8.0” full vertical tilt) x 5.88” [142mm x 175mm (204mm full vertical tilt) x 150mm
Weight
3.1 lbs. [1.38kg]

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Main Unit
1. Audio LINE IN Interface (NDI|HX, HDMI, IP) 7. Network (NDI|HX, IP streaming, and control)
2. CVBS (composite video SD) Interface 8. HDMI 1.3 (Digital Video Output)
3. System select dial (resolution) 9. 3G-SDI (Serial Digital Video Output)
4. RS485 jack 10. USB 2.0 (*no video out* Future - USB Storage)
5. RS232 IN jack 11. DC 12V power jack
6. RS232 OUT jack (pass through for daisy chain) 12. Power switch

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IR Remote Controller
1. Standby Button
Press this button to enter standby mode. Press it again to enter normal mode.
NOTE: Power consumption in standby mode is approximately half of the normal mode.
2. Position Buttons
To set preset or call preset.
3. * Button
For multiple function. 4&13. Set/Clear Preset Buttons
Set preset: Store a preset position
[PRESET] + Numeric button (0-9): Setting a corresponding numeric key preset
position
NOTE: Preset 0 - 9 via remote control and the rest from web, keyboard and the serial
port.
Clear preset: Erase a preset position [RESET] + Numeric button (0-9), or: [*] + [#] +
[RESET]: Erase all presets
5&14. Pan/Tilt Control Buttons
Press the arrow buttons to perform panning and tilting. Press the [HOME] button to
face the camera back to front.
6. Return Button
Press the button to back previous menu.
7. Zoom Buttons
Zoom+: Zoom In (Slow and fast speed)
Zoom-: Zoom Out (Slow and fast speed)
8. L/R Set Button
Set the left & right direction of the remote control.
[L/R Set] + [1]: Normal direction.
[L/R Set] + [2]: Left and right direction will be reversed.
9. Focus Buttons
Used for focus adjustment.
Press [AUTO] to adjust the focus on the center of the object automatically. To adjust
the focus manually, press the [MANUAL] button, and adjust it with [Far] (focus on far
object) and [Near] (focus on near object).
10. Camera Address Select Buttons
Press the button corresponding to the camera which you want to operate with the remote controller.
11. # Button
For multiple function.

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12. Multiple Function Buttons
Function 1. Set camera IR address
Press 3 keys contiguously can set camera IR address as follow:
[*] + [#] + [F1]:Address 1
[*] + [#] + [F2]:Address 2
[*] + [#] + [F3]:Address 3
[*] + [#] + [F4]:Address 4
Function 2. Image freezing function
Press [F4] to start the freeze function. The word "Freeze" displays on the upper left corner. After five seconds, the display
disappears automatically (though the freeze feature continues). To cancel the freeze, press the [F4] key the word "Unfreeze"
displays on the upper left corner. After five seconds, the display disappears automatically.
15. Menu Setting
Menu button: Press this button to enter or exit the OSD menu.
16. Backlight Button
Backlight button: Press this button to enable the backlight compensation. Press it again to disable the backlight compensation.
NOTE: Effective only in auto exposure mode.
NOTE: If there is a light behind the subject, the subject will appear dark. In this case, press the backlight ON / OFF button. To
cancel this function, press the backlight ON / OFF button.
17. P/T RST Button
Press the button to self-calibrate pan and tilt once again.
Shortcuts for some ‘Set’Functions
[*] + [#] + [1]: Display OSD menu in English
[*] + [#] + [3]: Display OSD menu in Chinese
[*] + [#] + [4]: Show IP address
[*] + [#] + [6]: Quickly restore the default settings
[*] + [#] + [8]: Show the camera version
[*] + [#] + [9]: Quickly set mount mode (flip / normal)

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Using the IR Remote Controller
When the camera is operational, you can use the remote
controller to perform panning, tilting, zooming and
focusing, as well as store and call back preset positions.
Button Instructions：
1. In these instructions, ‘press the button’ means to
press and release. A special note will be given if holding a
button down for more than one second is required.
2. When a button-combination is required, do it in
sequence (not simultaneously). For example, ‘[*] + [#] +
[F1]’means press [*] first and then press [#] and then
press [F1].
1. Pan/Tilt Control
Tilt up: Press [ ]
Tilt down: Press [ ]
Pan left: Press [ ]
Pan right: Press [ ]
Face the camera back to front: Press [HOME]
Press and hold the up/down/left/right buttons, to keep
panning or tilting from slow to fast, (until the camera
reaches the mechanical limit). The camera stops as soon
as the button is released.
2. Zoom Control
Zoom Out: press [+] button under FAST or SLOW
Zoom In: press [-] button under FAST or SLOW
Press and hold the button, to keep zooming in or out
(until the lens reaches the mechanical limit). The lens
stops as soon as the button is released.
3. Focus Control
AUTO: Change focus mode to AF, which allows the
camera to adjust the focus automatically on the center of
the image.
MANUAL: Change focus mode to MF, which allows the
user to adjust the focus manually (see FOCUS FAR &
FOCUS NEAR).
FOCUS FAR: Press [FAR] button (NOTE: Effective only
in MANUAL focus mode)
FOCUS NEAR: Press [NEAR] button (NOTE: Effective
only in MANUAL focus mode)
Press and hold the FOCUS [FAR] or FOCUS [NEAR]
button, allows for continuous adjustment, stopping as
soon as the button is released.

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4. BACKLIGHT. L/R SET and P/T RST Controls
Reverse Pan controls direction: Press and hold [L/R SET]
button while pressing [1] aka [STD] button for normal
pan controls. Press and hold [L/R SET] button while
pressing [2] aka [REV] button for reversed pan controls.
Backlight Compensation Control: Press [BACKLIGHT]
button to enable backlight compensation. Press it again to
disable backlight compensation. (Note: Backlight is only
effective in full auto exposure mode)
Pan Tilt Control Self Calibration: Press [P/T RST] button
to recalibrate the Pan and Tilt limits.
5. Standby Control
Press [ ] button to put camera in ‘standby’ mode. In
standby mode the camera will provide no image, respond
to no commands and use less than half its normal power.
Press [ ] button again to put camera in normal mode.
6. Presets - Setting and Clearing
1. To store a preset position: The user should manually
setup the desired shot using the Pan Tilt and Zoom
controls. Press the [PRESET] button first and then press
the numeric button [0-9] to which you want to assign the
shot. Ten total preset positions (0-9) are available from
the IR remote control (255 available via RS232/RS485/IP
Interfaces).
2. To erase the memory content of a preset position: The
user should press the [RESET] button first and then press
the numeric button 0-9 associated with that preset.
Note:
Pressing [*]+[#]+[RESET] in sequence will erase all
presets in the memory.

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7. Recalling Presets
Pressing any of the numeric buttons [0-9] directly will
recall a stored preset position and settings.
Note:
No action will be executed if a specific numeric preset
position has not yet been saved.
Note:
Presets assigned via the IP interface do not correlate to
presets set via the IR remote control.
8. Camera Selection
Press the [1-4] button corresponding to the camera with
the IR address that you want to operate. This allows for
up to 4 cameras to be operated via the same IR remote in
the same room.
9. Camera IRAddress Set
Press 3 buttons in the sequence shown below to
set/change the camera’s IR address. This allows up to 4
cameras to be controlled from the same IR remote control.
Be sure that only one camera is picking up the IR signal
when you perform this function. If multiple cameras
receive the command, they will all change to the new
address.
Address 1: [*]+[＃]+[F1]
Address 2: [*]+[＃]+[F2]
Address 3: [*]+[＃]+[F3]
Address 4: [*]+[＃]+[F4]
10. Image Freeze
Press the [ ] button to freeze or unfreeze the video
image. This can be useful while recalling presets to hide
camera motion from your viewers.

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Dimensional Drawings (mm)

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RS-232 Interface
Camera PC/Controller DB-9
1.DTR 1.CD
2.DSR 2.RXD
3.TXD 3.TXD
4.GND 4.DTR
5.RXD 5.GND
6.GND 6.DSR
7.IR OUT 7.RTS
8.NC 8.CTS
9.RI
For Control Daisy Chain
1st Camera 2nd Camera Mini DIN
1.DTR 1.DTR
2.DSR 2.DSR
3.TXD 3.TXD
4.GND 4.GND
5.RXD 5.RXD
6.GND 6.GND
7.IR OUT 7.NC
8.NC 8.NC
No.
Function
1
DTR
2
DSR
3
TXD
4
GND
5
RXD
6
GND
7
IR OUT
8
NC

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Serial Communication Control
In default working mode, the camera is able to connect to a VISCA controller with an RS232C serial interface.
➢RS232 Communication Control
The camera can be controlled via RS232. The parameters of RS232C are as follows:
Baud rate: 2400, 4800 or 9600 bps.
Start bit: 1 bit.
Data bit: 8 bits.
Stop bit: 1 bit.
Parity bit: none.
➢RS485 Communication Control
The camera can be controlled via RS485, Half-duplex mode, with support for VISCA, Pelco-D or Pelco-P protocol.
The parameters of RS485 are as follows:
Baud rate: 2400, 4800 or 9600 bps.
Start bit: 1 bit.
Data bit: 8 bits.
Stop bit: 1 bit.
Parity bit: none.
When powered on, Pan and Tilt will rotate to the maximum position of top right after the camera powered up. Then it will
return to the “center”. The process of initialization is now complete. (Note: If the position preset 0 has been stored, the
position preset 0 will be called up after initialization, in lieu of “center”).After initialization is complete, then the user can
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VISCA Command List
Part 1: Camera-Issued Messages
ACK/Completion Message
Command
Function
Command Packet
Comments
ACK/Completion
Messages
ACK
z0 4y FF
(y: Socket No.)
Returned when the command is accepted.
Completion
z0 5y FF
(y: Socket No.)
Returned when the command has been executed.
z = Camera Address + 8
Error Messages
Command
Function
Command Packet
Comments
Error Messages
Syntax Error
z0 60 02 FF
Returned when the command format is different
or when a command with illegal command
parameters is accepted.
Command Buffer Full
z0 60 03 FF
Indicates that two sockets are already being used
(executing two commands) and the command
could not be accepted when received.
Command Canceled
z0 6y 04 FF
(y: Socket No.)
Returned when a command which is being
executed in a socket specified by the cancel
command is canceled. The completion message
for the command is not returned.
No Socket
z0 6y 05 FF
(y: Socket No.)
Returned when no command is executed in a
socket specified by the cancel command, or when
an invalid socket number is specified.
Command Not Executable
z0 6y 41 FF
(y: Execution command Socket
No. Inquiry command: 0)
Returned when a command cannot be executed
due to current conditions. For example, when
commands controlling the focus manually are
received during auto focus.

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Part 2: Camera Control Commands
Command
Function
Command Packet
Comments
AddressSet
Broadcast
88 30 01 FF
Address setting
IF_Clear
Broadcast
88 01 00 01 FF
I/F Clear
CAM_Power
On
8x 01 04 00 02 FF
Power ON/OFF
Off
8x 01 04 00 03 FF
CAM_Zoom
Stop
8x 01 04 07 00 FF
Tele(Standard)
8x 01 04 07 02 FF
Wide(Standard)
8x 01 04 07 03 FF
Tele(Variable)
8x 01 04 07 2p FF
p = 0(low) - 7(high)
Wide(Variable)
8x 01 04 07 3p FF
Direct
8x 01 04 47 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
pqrs: Zoom Position
CAM_Focus
Stop
8x 01 04 08 00 FF
Far(Standard)
8x 01 04 08 02 FF
Near(Standard)
8x 01 04 08 03 FF
Far(Variable)
8x 01 04 08 2p FF
p = 0(low) - 7(high)
Near(Variable)
8x 01 04 08 3p FF
Direct
8x 01 04 48 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
pqrs: Focus Position
Auto Focus
8x 01 04 38 02 FF
AF On/Off
Manual Focus
8x 01 04 38 03 FF
Auto/Manual
8x 01 04 38 10 FF
CAM_ZoomFocus
Direct
8x 01 04 47 0p 0q 0r 0s
0t 0u 0v 0w FF
pqrs: Zoom Position
tuvw: Focus Position
CAM_WB
Auto
8x 01 04 35 00 FF
Normal Auto
Indoor mode
8x 01 04 35 01 FF
Indoor mode
Outdoor mode
8x 01 04 35 02 FF
Outdoor mode
OnePush mode
8x 01 04 35 03 FF
One Push WB mode
Manual
8x 01 04 35 05 FF
Manual Control mode
OnePush trigger
8x 01 04 10 05 FF
One Push WB Trigger
CAM_RGain
Reset
8x 01 04 03 00 FF
Manual Control of R Gain
Up
8x 01 04 03 02 FF
Down
8x 01 04 03 03 FF
Direct
8x 01 04 43 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: R Gain
CAM_Bgain
Reset
8x 01 04 04 00 FF
Manual Control of B Gain
Up
8x 01 04 04 02 FF
Down
8x 01 04 04 03 FF
Direct
8x 01 04 44 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: B Gain