NDI BirdDog PF120, User Manual

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Controlling Your Camera Via Other Protocols
PF120 also supports control via:
•
VISCA-over-IP (VISCA/PELCO P/D)
• RS-232 (VISCA).
When the camera is connected to a computer and joystick keyboard with a VISCA cable (cross type, RS-232), you
can operate the camera with the computer and the joystick keyboard.
When the camera is connected to a joystick keyboard a control cable (cross type, RS-422/485), you can operate
zoom with the joystick keyboard.
In this connection configuration, a HDMI cable, SDI video cable, data cable and network cable is required. To obtain
these third-party components or accessories, consult the dealer where you bought your camera.
Camera Initial Setting Status Information
Upon bootup, the following information of the camera initial setting status will display on the monitor for 5 seconds.
1. Camera PELCO ID for RS-232 control.
2. Baud Rate current setting.
3. Control COMM Port current setting.
4. Video format current setting.
5. HDMI current setting.
6. Model number.
7. Firmware version.