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Chroma Subsample Rate

This BirdDog converter is capable of operating in tow Chroma Subsample modes, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0. According to the NDI specifi-

cation, when you are operating in HD video resolutions the chroma subsampling should be set to 4:2:2 and in 4K is should be 

set to 4:2:0. 

The BirdDog 4K converter line allows you to override these recommendations depending on your own needs, this can result in 

greater representation of colours in your image or less overall video compression. Generally speaking for video-sourced mate-

rial in 4K it is recommended to use 4:2:0, but for computer generated graphics such as gaming and presentations your chroma 

subsampling should be set to 4:2:2. 

Bit Depth

As with Chroma Subsampling, you are able to select your encoders bit depth. This determines the amount of chroma and luma 

gradations there are available to represent any particular colour in your video material. 10-bit video is very much recommended 

for digital graphics as it can handle ramps or gradiants much more accurately, but for camera-sourced material 8-bit depth may 

be sufficient.

10-Bit support is unique to the BirdDog family of products, and while the video will still be received and displayed on any 

NDI-Capable receiver, only BirdDog receivers can decode the full 10-bit signal. Any other device will simply display the 8-bit 

material which is coded within the NDI stream.

NDI Output Bandwidth

Birddog Devices allow you to set your target NDI output bitrate. This allows you to select a compression ratio that is more 

efficient on your networking infrastructure (lower bandwidth) or higher image quality for critical footage. The scale allows you 

to select anywhere from 60mbps to 360mbps.

Loop Out Tally

In addition to the on-board Tally light indicating when the device is being used as either a program or preview source on a 

receiver, you are able to select Loop Out Tally. This will add a red/green border to the loop out of the BirdDog device. This is 

particularly useful for camera operators who are monitoring the loop out on a video monitor. They will see the colour borders 

and know when the device is being prepared or used for a live purpose.

MISCELLANEOUS

DASHBOARD

    NETWORK    SYSTEM    

A/V-SETUP

    LOGOUT

4K FAMILY

MISCELLANEOUS

NDI Stream Name:

HDMI

APPLY

NDI DECODE

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NDI Stream Name

When your BirdDog converter generates an NDI stream, it can be identified via it’s name on any NDI-capable receiver. You are 

able to nominate the NDI stream name here to give you a more descriptive name of the source you are connecting to. This can 

be particularly useful in multi-channel devices or on networks where there are a large amount of NDI streams.

Содержание BirdDog 4K 12G SDI

Страница 1: ...USER GUIDE 4K FAMILY IT S ALL ABOUT CONNECTIONS ...

Страница 2: ...WELCOME TO THE FUTURE ...

Страница 3: ... Access via web browser URL Accessing via an IP address Accessing on a network without a DHCP server PASSWORD MANAGEMENT Default password A V SETUP NDI ENCODE Video Input Format Chroma Subsample Rate Bit Depth NDI Output Bandwidth Loop Out Tally MISCELLANEOUS NDI Stream Name NETWORK Device naming IP configuration method DHCP IP address Static IP address IP address recovery BirdDog name FIRMWARE UPD...

Страница 4: ...lugged into must support PoE 802 11at Different network switches are capable of providing differing amounts of total power to all connected devices This 4K convert er uses approximately 14 watts in PoE mode DC Located at the side of the 4K converter is a DC connection port This power input socket is capable of accepting 12vDC power You should only power this device by the included AC adaptor Therm...

Страница 5: ...ded in order to access the unit via it s friendly name described above Apple devices come pre installed with Bonjour while Windows devices need a small plugin available here https support apple com kb dl999 locale en_AU Accessing via an IP address Your converter is configured to automatically receive a network IP address from the computer network via DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Most c...

Страница 6: ...By entering this password the user is granted full access to the configuration settings and could interrupt a live program A V SETUP 4K FAMILY Enter Password 6 DASHBOARD NETWORK SYSTEM A V SETUP LOGOUT 4K FAMILY NDI ENCODE Video Input Format Chroma Subsample Rate Bith Depth NDI Output Bandwidth Loop Out Tally NDI Audio AUTO 202 420 8BIT 422 10BIT OFF UNMUTE ON MUTE NDI ENCODE Video Input Format Th...

Страница 7: ...receiver only BirdDog receivers can decode the full 10 bit signal Any other device will simply display the 8 bit material which is coded within the NDI stream NDI Output Bandwidth Birddog Devices allow you to set your target NDI output bitrate This allows you to select a compression ratio that is more efficient on your networking infrastructure lower bandwidth or higher image quality for critical ...

Страница 8: ...ill result in device not being visible on the network and a factory reset will be required in order to recover the unit IP address recovery In the event that the device is not visible on the network the network has changed or the static IP address details have been lost reset the BirdDog back to its default settings by following the factory reset procedure BirdDog name You can name each unit with ...

Страница 9: ...any applications that support receiving the NDI signal that the unit produces Each application will vary slightly on how you choose your source NewTek Studio Monitor NewTek provide a free Studio Monitor application that allows you to monitor many NDI sources on a standard Windows computer Once Studio Monitor is launched on your computer simply right click anywhere in the interface and select your ...

Страница 10: ...bird dog tv hello bird dog tv ...

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