PTZOptics 12x-SDI User manual

PTZ Optics 12x-SDI
User Manual
V1.2
(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 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 ADigital 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 Explanation···················································································8
8 Using the IR Remote Controller···················································································· 10
9 RS-232 Interface······································································································ 13
10 Serial Communication Control & Command Listings··························································· 14
11 Menu Setting ·········································································································· 27
12 Network Connection ································································································· 32
13 Maintenance and Trouble Shooting ················································································ 55

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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 DIP switches
Set both SW-1and SW-2 to "OFF'. This is the "Normal Working Mode".
Step 3. Set the system select switch for your desired video output resolution and frame rate.
For many applications, setting 4 (720p-60) will provide the best overall performance.
For highest possible resolution, use setting 6 (1080p-30), however your actual realized frame rate may be limited to a
lower value than 30 fps by your software and/or network connection.
NOTE: After changing this dial, you need to restart the camera to see the effect. Turn the camera off.
VIDEO SYSTEM
0
-
8
-
1
-
9
-
2
1080i60
A
-
3
1080i50
B
-
4
720p60
C
-
5
720p50
D
576i
6
1080p30
E
480i
7
1080p25
F
-
Step 4. Press the Switch ON button on the rear of the camera, the power lamp will illuminate.
Step 5. 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 “center”)
Step 6. (Optional) If you want to restore the factory default settings, press [MENU] button to display the OSD menu. Select
Mode
SW-1
SW-2
Modes
Default Setting
1
OFF
OFF
Normal Working Mode
Yes
2
ON
OFF
-
-
3
OFF
ON
-
-
4
ON
ON
-
-

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the item [MENU] -> [RESTORE DEFAULT] -> [Restore]. Set the value [Yes], press [HOME] button to restore the factory
default settings.
Features
1. Supports UVC compatible USB 3.0 transmission, the highest rate up to 5Gbps, ensuring real-time lossless HD data
transmission.
2. Supports simultaneous HDMI and IP network streaming up to 1080p-30.
3. Supports non-simultaneous CVBS (composite video) output via RCAconnector (480i or 576i).
4. Includes Panasonic's high quality, 1/3 inch, 2.12 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).
5. Includes a Tamron, high-quality, super-telephoto lens, supporting 20x optical zoom and 16x digital zoom.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Includes RS232 and RS485 interfaces for wired remote control. All of the parameters of the camera can be remotely
controlled by high-speed communications for joystick and central control system applications.
9. Includes web-based IP remote control interface.
RESTORE DEFAULT
Restore Yes
Change Value
[Home] OK
[Menu] Back

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Product Specifications
Model
PT12X-SDI-(XX) (GY)=Gray (WH)=White
Type
PTZ Optics HD 1080p Color Video Camera
Video System
1080i/60,1080i/50, 1080p/30, 1080p/25, 720p/60, 720p/50, 480i, 576i; NTSC, PAL
Sensor
Panasonic 2.7", CMOS, Total Pixels: 2.74M, 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
1/25s - 1/10000s
White Balance
Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, One-Push, Manual
Backlight Compensation
Yes
Digital Noise Reduction
2D & 3D Digital Noise Reduction
Video S/N
≥55dB
Horizontal Angle of View
6.9° (tele) to 72.5° (wide)
Vertical Angle of View
3.9° (tele) to 44.8° (wide)
Horizontal Pan Range
±170°
Vertical Tilt Range
Up: 90°, Down: 30°
Pan Speed Range
1.7° - 100°/s
Tilt Speed Range
1.7° - 69.9°/s
Ceiling Installation
Yes
Image Mirroring
Yes
Number of Presets
64 (245 presets via RS232)
Preset Accuracy
0.1°
Video coding standards
H264, JPEG
HD Output
1x HD-SDI female
1x HDMI Ver. 1.3
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 Adaptive Ethernet port
Audio Input
1-ch 3.5mm audio interface, LINE IN (embedded on IP Stream only)
Control Input / Output
1x RS-232 In: 8pin Mini-DIN, Max Distance: 30m

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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
Power Connector
JEITA type (DC IN 12V)
Input Voltage
12VDC (10.8 - 13.0V DC)
Current Consumption
2.0A (Max)
Operating Temperature
23°F to 104°F [-5°c to 40°c]
Storage Temperature
-4°F to 140°F [-20°c to 60°c]
Power Consumption
24W (Max)
Dimensions
5.56”W x 6.88”H (8.0” full vertical tilt) x 5.88”D [142mm x 175mm (204mm full vertical tilt) x
162mm
Weight
3.05 lbs. [1.38kg]

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Main Unit
1. Audio LINE IN Interface (embeds in IP Stream) 7. Network (IP streaming and control)
2. CVBS (composite video SD) Interface 8. HDMI 1.3 (Digital Video Output)
3. System select dial (resolution) 9. HD-SDI (Serial Digital Video Output)
4. RS485 jack 10. USB 2.0 (Maintenance Only)
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 Explanation
0. 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)
1. Position Buttons
To set or call presets
2. * Button
3. Set/Clear Preset Buttons
Set preset: Stores a preset position
[SET PRESET] + Numeric button (0-9): Sets a corresponding
numeric key preset position
Clear preset: Erase a preset position
[CLEAR PRESET] + Numeric button (0-9): Erases a
corresponding numeric key preset
Or: [*]+[#]+[CLEAR PRESET]: Erases all of the presets
simultaneously
4. BLC (Backlight Compensation) Button
BLC ON/OFF: Press this button to enable the backlight
compensation feature. Press it again to disable backlight
compensation. (NOTE: Effective only in auto exposure mode)
Note: If there is bright 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.

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5. 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 [Focus＋] (Focus on far object) and [Focus－] (Focus on near object)
6. Camera Select Buttons [Multiple Camera Operation]
Press the button corresponding to the camera you want to operate with the IR remote controller. (Also, see 11, below)
7. # Button
8. Pan/Tilt Control Buttons
Press arrow buttons to perform panning and tilting of the lens. Press [HOME] button to face the camera back to front
9. Menu Setting
Menu button: Press this button to enter or exit the OSD menu
10. Zoom Buttons
Zoom : Zoom In on subject for narrower view
Zoom : Zoom Out from subject for wider view
11. Set Camera IRAddress Buttons [Multiple Camera Operation]
Press 3 buttons in the sequence shown 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. (Also, see 6, above)
Address 1: [*]+[＃]+[F1]
Address 2: [*]+[＃]+[F2]
Address 3: [*]+[＃]+[F3]
Address 4: [*]+[＃]+[F4]

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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 instruction, ‘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
Zoom Out: press [ZOOM ] button
Zoom In: press [ZOOM ] button
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.

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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 [FOCUS+] button (NOTE: Effective
only in MANUAL focus mode)
FOCUS NEAR: Press [FOCUS-] 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.
4. Backlight Switch
BLC ON/OFF: Press this button to enable the backlight
compensation. Press it again to disable the backlight
compensation. (Note: Backlight is only effective in full
auto exposure mode)
5. Presets - Setting and Clearing
1. To store a preset position: The user should manually
setup the shot and then press the [SET PRESET] button
first and then press the numeric button 0-9. Ten total
preset positions (0-9) are available from the IR remote
control (245 available via RS232/RS485/IP Interface).
2. To erase the memory content of a preset position: The
user should press the [CLEAR PRESET] button first and
then press the numeric button 0-9 associated with that
preset.
Note:
Pressing [*]+[#]+[CLEAR PRESET] in sequence
will erase all presets in the memory.

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6. 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.
7. Camera Selection
Press the 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.
8. Camera IRAddress Set
Press 3 buttons in the sequence shown 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]

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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
control the camera with commands in the command list.

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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

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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
CAM_AE
Full Auto
8x 01 04 39 00 FF
Automatic Exposure mode
Manual
8x 01 04 39 03 FF
Manual Control mode
Shutter priority
8x 01 04 39 0A FF
Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure mode
Iris priority
8x 01 04 39 0B FF
Iris Priority Automatic Exposure mode
Bright
8x 01 04 39 0D FF
Bright Mode(Manual control)
CAM_SlowShutter
AutoSlowShutterLimit
8x 01 04 2A 0p 00 FF
CAM_Iris
Reset
8x 01 04 0B 00 FF
Iris Setting
Up
8x 01 04 0B 02 FF
Down
8x 01 04 0B 03 FF
Direct
8x 01 04 4B 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: Iris Position
CAM_Gain
Reset
8x 01 04 0C 00 FF
Gain Setting
Up
8x 01 04 0C 02 FF
Down
8x 01 04 0C 03 FF
Direct
8x 01 04 0C 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: Gain Position
Gain Limit
8x 01 04 2C 0p FF
p: Gain Position
CAM_Bright
Reset
8x 01 04 0D 00 FF
Bright Setting
Up
8x 01 04 0D 02 FF
Down
8x 01 04 0D 03 FF
Direct
8x 01 04 0D 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: Bright Position
CAM_ExpComp
On
8x 01 04 3E 02 FF
Exposure Compensation On/Off
Off
8x 01 04 3E 03 FF
Reset
8x 01 04 0E 00 FF
Exposure Compensation Amount Setting
Up
8x 01 04 0E 02 FF
Down
8x 01 04 0E 03 FF
Direct
8x 01 04 4E 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: ExpComp Position
CAM_BackLight
On
8x 01 04 33 02 FF
Back Light Compensation On/Off
Off
8x 01 04 33 03 FF