NDI BirdDog PF120, User Manual

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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. NOTE: Do not set the fallback IP address the same as the camera IP address. It is recommended to keep
the fallback 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.
NDI Network Settings
PF120 operates with the latest
NDI® Libraries. There are
several options to configure
PF120 behavior in an NDI®
network. Each configuration
has its benefits, however it is
recommended to utilize the
default TCP transmit method
unless you have reason to
change.
Preferred Transmit Method
TCP
TCP is the default method of transmission for NDI®. It operates well within local networks with predictable latency
and limited jitter. BirdDog recommends that TCP be used for typical applications, and only using alternative
transports for specific reasons.