NDI BirdDog PF120, User Manual

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Static or DHCP
Here you can set the network configuration to either DHCP (default) or Static. DHCP simplifies 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 configuration 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 PF120 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 office 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 identification 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 defined
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 the PF120. 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 configuration options, such as colour management, please refer to here in
this manual.