AIDA HD-NDI-200 User guide

HD-NDI-200

Full-HD NDI®|HX2 POV Camera

Version 2.0

AIDA

Table of Contents:

1 Safety Guides
2 Packing List and Quick Start
3 Product Highlights and Camera Specs
6 OSD Menu
9 Web Settings
16 VISCA Control
17 VISCA Commands
18 NDI®|HX2 Protocol*
20 Warranty and Support

NDI® is a registered trademark of Newtek Inc.*

The information within this manual is subject to change at any time without prior notice**

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Safety Guide:

1. Before operation, please read all the instructions in the manual carefully. For
your convenience, please keep this manual.

2. Ensure the power supply input is within the recommended rate before
powering on.

3. Camera power voltage = 12VDC, with a rated currency to 2A.

4. Please keep the power cable, video cable, and control cable safe and out of
obstructions.

5. Operational temperature of the camera is between 0-50C / 32F-122F. To avoid
damage, do not pour anything inside the camera. Avoid direct sunlight or outdoor
environments.

6. Do not remove the camera housing or cover. For service, please contact our
support line.

7. Use a dry, soft cloth to clean the camera housing with a neutral cleaning agent
when needed.

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Packing List:

Check for the items below when opening the package:

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Quick Start:

1. Ensure that all cable connections are secure before powering on the camera.

2. Test the video either through HDMI or NDI. The camera will be default
resolution of 1080 30p.

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Product Highlights:

• Contains a Sony CMOS ISP (1/2.8” progressive CMOS sensor) providing up to

1920x1080 full HD resolution.

• Utilizes the newest NDI®|HX2 for the lowest latency, quality and compression

video over a single network.

• Autodiscover enabled for fast installation over any network.

• Standard 4mm lens for a standard 80 degree HFOV shot.

• Full HD video over HDMI, RTSP, RTMP, and NDI.

• Fully adjustable camera settings, from White balance, exposure settings, and

image parameters.

• Supports PoE: get power and video over one ethernet cord.

• Controllable over RS485 or online web UI.

• Menu based image parameters controllable over breakout cable or web UI.

• Free firmware updates when needed.

• Mountable tripod holes on the top and bottom.

• Audio input in rear portion of the camera for multi-channel TRS stereo audio via

NDI®|HX2 or RJ45 streaming.

• Functional tally light for program, preview, and standby modes. (NDI

transmission)

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Camera Specs:

Video Interface

HDMI (V1.4) | RJ-45 | NDI®|HX2

Sensor

1/2.8” Sony Progressive CMOS Sensor

Lens

4mm Default lens (80 degree HFOV)

Lens Mount

CS Mount (C mount adapter included)

Control Port

RS485, RJ-45 (VISCA over IP), NDI

Network Speed

1000M

Video Encode

H.264/H.265

Bit-Rate Control

Variable Bit Rate, Constant Bit Rate

Video Bit Rate

1024 kbps (min) ~ 20480 kbps (max)

IP Protocol

IP, RTSP, RTMP, VISCA over IP, NDI®|HX2

POE

Supported (IEEE802.3af)

Minimum Lux

0.01 Lux

White Balance

Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/One Push/ATW/Manual

Exposure

Auto/Manual

Gamma

Supported

WDR

Supported

BLC

Supported

2D/3D NDR

Supported

Audio

TRS Stereo Line In (3.5mm Jack)

Dimensions

LWH 2.13” x 5” x 2.13” (54mm x 127mm x 54mm)

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Camera Specs: (CONTD.)

Video

Format

HDMI

1920 x 1080

60p/59.94p/50/30p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p

1920x1080

60i/59.94i/50i

1280x720

60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p

IP / NDI|HX

(frames)

1920x1080

3~60

1280x720

3~60

1024x576

3~60

620x360

3~60

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OSD Menu: (CONTD.)

1. To access the OSD menu, please use the OSD controller on the breakout cable.

2. Enter the menu by pressing the OSD control button once.

3. Navigate through the menu by tilting the joystick up, down, left or right to

manipulate the menu.

4. To exit, go back to the main menu and press the OSD control button once.

SYSTEM

Language

Select Language (English only)

Default: English

Protocol

VISCA: Serial and IP default

Default: VISCA

Address

Select VISCA address ID

Default: 1

Baudrate

Select the VISCA baudrate

Default: 9600

Return

Return to previous menu

EXPOSURE

EXP. Mode

Choose between auto and
manual exposure settings

Default: AUTO

Shutter

Change shutter speed under
manual settings only

Default: AUTO
Manual: 1/100

Gain

Change gain under manual
settings only

Default: AUTO
Manual: 0

DC IRIS

Allow for DC IRIS Lens
compatibility

Default: On

Flick

Allows for adjustment of
flickerless option

Default: 50hz

Backlight

Allows for enabling of backlight
to compensate for low light

Default: OFF

Gamma

Allows for changing gamma
settings

Default: 0
Return

Return to the previous menu

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OSD Menu: (CONTD.)

IMAGE

WB Mode

Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/Onepush/
ATW/Manual/Sodium/Flourescent

Default:
AUTO

R_Gain

Adjust red gain under manual
settings

Default:52

B_Gain

Adjust blue gain under manual
settings

Default:58

Defog

Allows adjustment against hazy
objects

Default: OFF
Return

Return to previous menu

QUALITY

2D NR

When enabled, image noises and
sharpness are reduced

Default: OFF

3D NR

When enabled, less image
reduction happens

Default:
AUTO

Sharpness

Set the level for sharpness

Default: 3

Contrast

Set the level for contrast

Default: 8

Saturation

Set the level for Saturation

Default: 8

Bright

Set level for brightness

Default: 8

D_WDR

Enables control of WDR

Default: OFF

Return

Return to previous menu

CTRL

Mirror

Mirrors the image across the Y
plane

Default: OFF

Flip

Mirrors the image across the X
plane

Default: OFF

D/N Mode

Enables the night shutter mode
for low light situations

Default: DAY

Gain Limit

Allows to set limit on amount of
light that enters the camera

Default: 128

FORMAT
Resolutions

Allows for the changing of
resolutions. Scroll down for more
options.

Default:
1080 30p

Return

Return to previous menu

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OSD Menu: (CONTD.)

NETWORK

DHCP

Enable or disable DHCP

Default: OFF

Address

Set the IP address of the camera

Default:

192.168.1.188

Netmask

Set the netmask of the camera

255.255.255.0

Gateway

Set the gateway of the camera

192.168.1.001

Return

Return to the previous message

RESET

Cam Reset

Reset all Image parameters

Default:
RESET

All Reset

Factory reset the camera (please
give the camera a moment to
reboot)

Default:
RESET

Return

Return to the previous menu

INFO

FW Ver

Use this when referring to
support

Info

Use this to quickly glance over
the cameras IP settings, as well
as resolution and visca settings.

Return

Return to previous menu

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Web Settings:

The camera web interface supports most major browsers such as Chrome, Firefox,
IE, Safari, Opera, etc.

The web interface uses flash to see the camera preview. This will change by the
end of the year 2020 onto our alternative player.

1. Login

Open your desired browser and in the address bar, please type the camera’s
default IP address: 192.168.1.188. (If you are unable to connect, please locate the
IP address under the INFO menu, and make sure your device is connected to the
same network as it)

You will be prompted with the following screen. The default username and
password for the camera is both admin.

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Web Settings: (CONTD.)

2. Realtime Preview

When logging in the first time, you will see the real-time preview:

Note that the preview is trailing around 1-2 seconds in real-time. This should only be used as a preview
screen to see what the camera is seeing, perfect for determining if changes need to be done.

Clicking the settings tab will lead you to the settings menu of the camera as seen below:

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Web Settings: (CONTD.)

3. Camera Parameters

Clicking on the settings tab on the top right allows you to enter the network and
image settings of the camera.

The first tab you will encounter is the video encode. Under video encode, you can
change the encode mode, resolution, bitrate, framerate, bitrate control, and I­frame interval. You may also enable or disable the streams.

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Web Settings: (CONTD.)

The Video Transmission tab is responsible for the direct streaming protocol:
RTMP. Under this tab, you can change the RTMP settings for direct streaming to
social media platforms, as well as enable or disable NDI®.

How to stream directly to any RTMP service (Youtube, Facebook, etc)
Streaming directly to these sites are easy with the HD-NDI-200’s built in

encoder! Here’s how to stream directly with using your camera to any website

that utilizes RTMP for streaming:
Step 1: Find the RTMP URL for the website. For ex: Youtube’s is

rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2 Place it in the Main box and check it on.
Step 2:Next, add a forward slash (/) after the URL if it doesn’t have it, and

then paste your stream key right after. Remember to never give your stream key
to anyone!!

Step 3: Click the save on the bottom right.
Step 4: Complete! If you are embedding audio, audio will also be sent to the

stream. Note that the camera will keep sending data to the stream destination
until you turn off the stream. Rule of thumb is that if the indicator next to enable
is blue, then it is still streaming. If it is a red X, then it is not.

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Web Settings: (CONTD.)

The Audio Settings tab is responsible for the audio embedment settings. Here you
can turn on or off the audio. You are also able to change the encode mode, as
well as the sample and bitrate.

The Image Parameter tab allows
you to access the camera settings.

Here you are able to change your
image settings via the web interface
instead of the OSD menu. You have
access to all the settings you can
normally find on the OSD menu.

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Web Settings: (CONTD.)

The Ethernet tab allows you to change the IP settings of the camera, as well as

other settings. We highly recommend not changing anything you don’t know, as it

can cause irreversible damage not covered by warranty.

The Firmware Upgrade tab allows you to update the firmware of the camera. Stay
up to date by signing up for our newsletter, as well as visit our website at
aidaimaging.com/download for the latest and greatest firmwares!

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Web Settings: (CONTD.)

The Reset to Default tab allows you to reset the image parameter, or factory
reset the camera. It also allows for you to remotely reboot the camera.

The Account tab allows you to change the username and password of the camera
IP address. If you happen to forget the username or password, please factory
reset the camera via the OSD menu to reset the password.

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VISCA Control:

The HD-NDI-200 is able to be controlled via RS485 VISCA or VISCA over IP.

To setup RS485, please locate the RS485 terminal block on the breakout cable.

To setup VISCA over IP, please use the RJ45 port and connect it to your software
or hardware that helps control camera parameters. Here are some specs on
controlling the camera over IP:

Control Port: RJ-45 Gigabit LAN
IP Protocol: IPv4
Transmission Protocol: TCP/UDP
IP Address: Default (192.168.1.188) Check OSD menu for more info
Port Address: 52381
Confirm send/transmission control: Depends on software

What is VISCA over IP?

VISCA commands are the communication between the controller and the camera
equipment. These commands are sent via UDP on the network. Since UDP

transmission isn’t that stable, a couple of steps must happen before a setting is

executed. The controller first sends out a VISCA command. The camera
equipment then receives the VISCA command and returns that message aback to
the controller. Once that command is executed, the action will follow suit and the
message will be complete. Each VISCA command controls its own setting, so there
are no overlaps in existing commands.

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VISCA Protocol:

For our VISCA protocol, please head to our download page at
aidaimaging.com/download to find the full command packet.

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NDI®|HX2 Protocol:

What is NDI®?

NDI® is NewTek’s innovative Network Device Interface technology, is a royalty
free standard enabling IP video workflows across Ethernet networks. NDI®|HX2 is
a bi-directional standard that allows video systems to identify and communicate
with one another over IP, and to encode, transmit, and receive multiple streams
of broadcast-quality, low latency, frame-accurate video and audio in real time.
The NDI®|HX2 encoding algorithm is resolution and frame rate independent,
supporting up to 4K and beyond, as well as multi-channel, floating-point audio up
to 16 channels and beyond. NDI®|HX2 also includes tools to implement video
access and grouping, bi-directional metadata, tally, and more

What about NDI®|HX2?

NDI®|HX2 is the next generation for efficient NDI protocol. It uses H.264, but is
also capable of using H.265 (HEVC) for even more efficient compression. There
are a couple of differences between NDI®|HX2 and its predecessor, NDI®|HX.

Some differences is that NDI®|HX2 is a true native NDI® stream from the camera
source. It is considered a better implementation than the previous generation,
allowing for a more reliable, lower latency video. It shares very similar features to
true NDI®, such as discovery options, ability to carry metadata, and control of low
level network transmission. (TCP)

You will also not need any drivers for NDI®|HX2, as NDI 4 will be used to decode
it. This makes it a lot easier on previous versions of equipment. For more info on
the differences between the three different types of NDI®, please view the next
page.

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NDI®|HX2 Protocol: (CONTD.)

So how does the HD-NDI-200 play into all this?

Being one of the first Full-HD POV NDI® on the market, we aim to give everyone a
chance at fulfilling their streaming or video capturing needs. Using NDI® to setup
studios in seconds is easier to do than setting up old BNC cabling, or running out
of HDMI repeaters to finish a job. With more reliability and efficient data transfer,
we picture future studios running off NDI®, and moving more towards an IP
infrastructure. The HD-NDI-200 is also extremely cost-effective, making it possible
for studios to capture multiple angles one camera simply can’t.

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Warranty and Support:

Warranty:

AIDA Imaging warrants its cameras and items to be free from defects under
normal use. With that in mind, we fulfill 2 years of warranty from the date of
purchase unless otherwise noted. Please refer to our website for more
information at: aidaimaging.com/support

Support:

If you would like additional support or explanation on anything on this manual,
please feel free to go to our FAQ page on our website at
aidaimaging.com/support. If you are in need of additional help, or have any
general questions, please feel free to contact us in these various ways:

Telephone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: aidaimaging.com/support
We are open yearly, Mon-Fri 8A.M. to 5P.M. PST, excluding major holidays and

events.
Also, keep up to date with firmwares and new releases from AIDA Imaging by

signing up for our newsletter, found on our website.

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