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Datavideo PTC-285T Instruction Manual

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PTC-285T
4K HDBaseT Tracking PTZ Camera
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Table of Contents

STANDARD WARRANTY ........................................................................................ 7
THREE YEAR WARRANTY ...................................................................................... 7
FEATURES .......................................................................................................... 9
3.1 POWER-ON INITIALIZATION ................................................................... 14
3.2 VIDEO OUTPUT ................................................................................... 14
HDBaseT/POE Port .................................................................................. 14
HDMI Video OUT ...................................................................................... 16
3G-SDI Video Output ................................................................................ 16
4.1 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS .............................................................. 17
4.2 OSD MENU ....................................................................................... 21
4.3 PROFESSIONAL JARGON EXPLANATIONS OF THE OSD MENU ....................... 32
6.1 DHCP MODE ..................................................................................... 40
6.2 STATIC IP ............................................................................................ 42
6.3 DVIP ................................................................................................ 43
7.1 HOW TO TURN ON THE AI AUTO-TRACKING FUNCTION .............................. 46
7.2 HOW TO TURN OFF THE AI AUTO-TRACKING FUNCTION ............................. 47
7.3 SINGLE-PERSON SCENE AUTO-TRACKING MODE ....................................... 48
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7.4 MULTI-PERSON SCENE AUTO-TRACKING MODE ........................................ 49
8.1 LIVE .................................................................................................. 52
8.2 VIDEO................................................................................................ 53
8.2.1 How to Connect the PTC-285T to a Datavideo Switcher after a
60FPS/50FPS Video Streaming (Take the HS-1300 as an example) ........ 57
8.3 IMAGE ............................................................................................... 61
8.4 AUDIO ............................................................................................... 62
8.5 SYSTEM .............................................................................................. 64
8.6 NETWORK .......................................................................................... 66
8.7 INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 76
8.8 THE PTZ CONTROL AREA OF THE WEB UI ................................................ 78
11.1 DIP SWITCH SW1 .................................................................................... 83
11.2 DIP SWITCH SW2 (IRID) .......................................................................... 84
18.1 FIRMWARE UPDATE BY THE PTC-285T FIRMWARE UPDATE TOOL ................... 118
18.2 FIRMWARE UPDATE BY THE USB FLASH DRIVE ............................................ 122
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Disclaimer of Product and Services
The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete. This manual may contain typing errors, omissions or incorrect information. Datavideo Technologies always recommend that you double check the information in this document for accuracy before making any purchase decision or using the product. Datavideo Technologies is not responsible for any omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage caused by using the information contained within this manual. Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be obtained by contacting your local Datavideo Office or dealer.
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FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Warnings and Precautions

1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.
3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit in or near water.
5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit
may fall, causing serious damage.
6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are
provided for ventilation. To ensure safe and reliable operation of this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. Do not place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, as the ventilation openings on the bottom of the cabinet will be blocked. This unit should never be placed near or over a heat register or radiator. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
unit where the power cord will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.
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9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the
total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord’s rating.
10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged
into a single wall outlet do not exceed 15 amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet
ventilation slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.
12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not
attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers
that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous
voltage points or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer all service issues to qualified service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b. When liquid has spilled into the unit; c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water; d. When the product does not operate normally under normal
operating conditions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this manual; improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage to the unit and may often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation;
e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged;
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,
indicating a need for service.
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Warranty

Standard Warranty

Datavideo equipment are guaranteed against any manufacturing
defects for one year from the date of purchase.
The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should
be supplied at the time of any request for repair under warranty.
The product warranty period begins on the purchase date. If the
purchase date is unknown, the product warranty period begins on the thirtieth day after shipment from a Datavideo office.
All non-Datavideo manufactured products (product without
Datavideo logo) have only one year warranty from the date of purchase.
Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit
or water is not covered under warranty.
Viruses and malware infections on the computer systems are not
covered under warranty.
Any errors that are caused by unauthorized third-party software
installations, which are not required by our computer systems, are not covered under warranty.
All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the
expense of the owner.
All other claims of any nature are not covered. All accessories including headphones, cables, and batteries are not
covered under warranty.
Warranty only valid in the country or region of purchase. Your statutory rights are not affected.

Three Year Warranty

All Datavideo products purchased after July 1st,
2017 are qualified for a free two years extension to the standard warranty, providing the product is registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase.
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Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD panels,
DVD drives, Hard Drive, Solid State Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting, Camera module, PCIe Card are covered for 1 year.
The three-year warranty must be registered on Datavideo's official
website or with your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized distributors within 30 days of purchase.

Disposal

For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose
of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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1. Product Overview

The PTC-285T series features a large 1/2.8" CMOS sensor, supports high-quality 2160p50/60 UHD video output, features 12x optical zoom, 16x digital zooms and supports versatile outputs, including 3G-SDI, HDMI, IP stream, NDI (PTC­285T NDI, optional). The PTC-285T series will be the ideal choice for taking your remote camera production to the next level.

Features

2160p50/59.94/60 PTZ camera 12x Optical Zoom, 16x Digital Zoom 4K Video interfaces: HDMI, IP (H.264 & H.265)
2160p and 1080p (3G-SDI) Simultaneous video output RS-422 Serial Port Control External audio input: 3.5mm audio in/line in (switchable on the web UI) Friendly web UI White color model available.
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2. Location and Function of Parts

Front of Camera
1
Lens
Built-in 1/2.8” 8.51M Pixel CMOS 4K color camera with white balance control, backlight compensation, automatic gain and etc.
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Tally LED
Tally lamp will be turned ON upon receiving the ON signal.
3
Sensor for Remote Control
Remote control IR receiver
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Rear of Camera
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USB Port
This USB port is used for updating firmware. Users can save the latest version of firmware in a USB flash drive and then insert it into this interface for firmware updating.
Note: After inserting the USB flash drive, please remember to turn “ON”
the SETUP->USB UPGRADE from the OSD menu of the PTC-285T camera.
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Power Input
DC in socket connects the supplied 12V PSU. The connection can be secured by screwing the outer fastening ring of the DC In plug to the socket.
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4K HDMI OUT
The 4K HDMI OUT allows you to connect an external HDMI monitor via an HDMI cable.
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3G-SDI OUT
The 3G-SDI OUT allows you to connect an external monitor via an SDI cable.
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MIC IN/LINE IN
The 3.5mm audio input receives external audio.
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RS-422 Interface (RJ-45)
The RS-422 interface serves to connect external RS-422 devices. Use an Ethernet cable to connect external RS-422 controllers. See “Section 17
Remote Control Port Pinouts” for making the cable for the RS-422
interface.
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IRID Interface
This interface allows users to use the DVIP Switch to control the numbering of the camera on the remote controller. Users can use this interface to set the camera to any number from No.1 to No. 4 in order to use remote controller to control the camera.
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HDBaseT/POE Interface
Connects the camera to the receiver box, thereby extending video transmission up to 100m. Use a CAT5e/6 Ethernet cable to connect this port to the HDBaseT port of the receiver box which in turn outputs the HDMI video to an externally connected monitor. Moreover, this interface can support the PoE (Power over Ethernet) technology.
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Bottom of Camera
1
Tripod Screw Hole allows the user to mount the camera on the tripod.
2
Screw Hole
Screw holes for ceiling bracket mounting.
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For Safety Rope
Ties safety rope for fixing the camera to the ceiling.
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DIP Switch
This DIP Switch allows users to adjust needed parameters such as VISCA ID, resolutions, remote control protocol and video modes.
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3. Basic Setup

Connect the DC 12 V power

3.1 Power-On Initialization

As shown in the diagram below, after you plug in the power cord, the tally
light in the front will start flashing red and will be OFF as soon as the power­on initialization is complete. The camera head should be at the HOME position with the lens facing front. If the power is inserted, the camera lens will go back to the position where the camera power is off last time.

3.2 Video Output

You are allowed to view the camera video via HDBaseT/POE port, 4K HDMI OUT and 3G-SDI OUT.

HDBaseT/POE Port

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Please follow following steps for viewing the camera video from the web UI.
Connect the PTC-285T camera directly to your PC/Notebook PC
1. Connect the PTC-285T to your PC or laptop by an Ethernet Cable.
2. Open the web UI by the connected PC or laptop and then please enter the
default IP address into the address bar of the web browser.
Note: The default static IP address of the PTC-285T is 192.168.100.88.
3. The login page of the web UI will be opened, please enter the user name and password (the default user name and password are admin/admin).
4. Open the preview window for previewing the video which is shot by the camera.
Connect the PTC-285T camera to your PC or laptop by a router.
1. Please set the Ethernet IP address of your PC or laptop as 192.168.100.x(x means 0-255) and it will be at the same local area network as the PTC-285T.
2. Please use an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect from the HDBaseT/POE port on the rear panel of the PTC-285T to the LAN port of a router. And then please use another RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect from the RJ-45 Ethernet port of your PC or laptop to the LAN port of the same router.
3. Please open the web UI from the connected PC or laptop and then please enter the default IP address of the camera into the address bar of the web browser.
Note: The default static IP address of the PTC-285T is 192.168.100.88.
4. The login page of the web UI will be opened, please enter the user name and password (the default user name and password are admin/admin).
5. Click into the preview window on which the video will be displayed.
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Please follow the following steps to output your video by the HDBaseT port and to view the video that is shot by the camera on an externally connected monitor.
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the PTC-285T’s HDBaseT port to the
HDBaseT port of the receiver box.
2. Connect the HDMI OUT port of the receiver box to the HDMI port of an
external monitor.
3. Connect the camera power to view the camera video on the connected
monitor.
HDMI Video OUT Connect the 4K HDMI OUT to an external connected monitor using an HDMI
cable.

3G-SDI Video Output Connect the SDI OUT to an external connected monitor using an SDI cable.

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4. Remote Control and On-Screen Menu

The chapter 4 provides an overview of remote control functions and OSD menu.

4.1 Remote Control Functions

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No
Function Keys
Descriptions
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Power Button
Power Button
Press this button once to enter Standby Mode, press it again to enter Normal Mode.
Note: The power consumption in Standby Mode is approximately half of the power consumption in Normal Mode.
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Camera 1-4
Camera 1-4
The camera 1 to Camera 4 buttons allow you to set your PTC-285 cameras in No.1 to No. 4. Please short-press the button 1 to button 4 to select
the camera 1, camera 2, camera 3 or camera 4.
Please long-press one of the camera 1 to camera 4
buttons. After that, those four buttons will be lit, at this time, please short-press one of the four buttons to finish the camera number setting.
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Preset1-4 Buttons
The Preset buttons 1, 2, 3, and 4 allow you to set up to 4 camera preset settings.
How to set the Preset: Please adjust your desired camera parameters and camera lens position in advance. After that, please press the “STR” button which is located on the remoter controller. And then please press your desired Preset Number button (Preset 1 to Preset 4) to set your setting as a Preset.
How to recall the Preset: Please press the desired “Preset No.” button (Preset 1 to Preset 4) directly and then the
presaved Preset settings will be recalled successfully.
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Focus Far/
Focus Near
Focus Far/Focus Near
Please press the “Focus Far” or “Focus Near” button to shift the PTC-285 camera to “Manual” Mode. The “Focus Far” function allows you to focus on the
distance.
The “Focus Near” function allows you to focus on close
distance.
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No
Function Keys
Descriptions
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Zoom Tele/Zoom
Wide Button
Zoom Tale/Zoom Wide Button
The Zoom Tale/Zoom Wide button allows you to zoom out
and zoom in the subject. “Zoom Tale” allows you to zoom in the subject and “Zoom Wide” allows you to zoom out the
subject.
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Micro Joystick
Micro Joystick: Up/Down/Left/Right/Confirm
Please move the “Micro Joystick” to the up, down, left and
right sides to move the camera lens to the up, down left and right sides. When the OSD menu is turned on, please move the micro joystick to the up side or down side to select different options. Please move the micro joystick to the left or right side to select different setting values. After
that, please press the “Micro Joystick” to confirm your
selected value.
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Reset IP Button
Reset IP Button
Please press this button to resume the IP address of the PTC-285 to its default value “192.168.100.88”.
b
STR Button
STR Button
Please press this button and the “Preset 1 to Preset 4”
buttons to save your desired Preset.
After you desired setting values and camera lens
position are set, please press the “STR” button and then press the button of your desired Preset number
from “Preset 1 to Preset 4”. After that, the Preset is
set successfully.
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No
Function Keys
Descriptions
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AF Auto Focus/AI Auto­Tracking On/Off Button
Auto Focus Button/AI Auto-Tracking On/Off Button
Please press this button to turn on the Auto Focus function. Please long-press this button for 2 seconds to turn on or turn off the AI Auto-Tracking function.
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Back Button
Back Button
Please press the “Back” button to turn the camera head back to the “Home” position. When the OSD menu is
opened, you can go back to the previous layer of the OSD menu by pressing the “Back” button.
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Menu Button
Menu Button
Please press the “Menu” button to open the OSD menu of the PTC-285 camera on the external monitor.
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4.2 OSD Menu

Main Options
Exposure
Color
Image
P/T/Z
Noise
Reduction
Setup
Communicati
on Setup
Sub
-Options
Mode
WB Mode
Luminance
SpeedByZoo m
NR3D-Level
Language
Protocol
ExpComp Mode
RG
Contrast
AF-Zone
HDMI RGB Mode
V_Address
Backlight
BG
Sharpness
AF-Sense
Video Format
V_AddrFix Gain Limit
Saturation
Flip-H
L/R Set
Audio Select
Net Mode
Anti-Flicker
Hue
Flip-V
Display Info
SDI-3G Mode
Baudrate
Meter
B&W­Mode
Image Freeze
USB UPGRADE
DRC Style
Digital Zoom
VISCA ID
Pre Speed
Audio Channel
Pre Zoom Speed
OSD Menu Exposure Color Image P/T/Z Noise Reduction Setup Communication Setup Information Restore Default
【Home】Enter
【Menu】Exit
On-Screen Menu allows the user to modify various camera settings. Press [MENU] on the remote control to open the on-screen menu as shown below.
The table below summarizes the main option items and their sub-options.
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Information
Restore
Default
Sub
-Options
ARM
Restore? Yes/No
SOC Date AF
Format
Model
IP GateWay
NetMask
CTRL SRC
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Details of all options in the on-screen menu are listed in the table below.
Main Menu
Sub Menu
Options
Options
Exposure
Mode
Auto
Manual
SAE
AAE
Bright
ExpCompMode Off
On ExpComp
-7~+7
Backlight Off On
Gain Limit
0
1
2
3
4 5 6 7 8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15 16 17 18 19
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21
22
Anti-Flicker
Off
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50Hz
60Hz
Meter Average
Center
Smart
Top
DRC
0
1
2 3 4 5
6
7
8
Iris
F1.8
F2.0
F2.4
F2.8
F3.4
F4.0 F4.8
F5.6
F6.8
F8.0
F9.6
F11.0
Close
Shutter
1/30
1/60
1/90 1/100
1/125
1/180
1/250
1/350
1/500
1/725
1/1000
1/1500
1/2000
1/3000
1/4000
1/6000
1/10000
Gain
0
1
2
3
4
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6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Bright
0
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13
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15
16
17
Color
WB Mode
Auto
Indoor
Outdoor
OnePush
Manual
VAR
RG Tuning
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
+5
+6
+7
+8
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+9
+10
-10
-9
-8
-7
-6
-5
-4 -3
-2
-1
BG Tuning
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
+5 +6
+7 +8
+9
+10
-10
-9
-8
-7
-6
-5 -4 -3 -2
-1
Saturation
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
110%
120% 130% 140% 150%
160%
170%
180%
190%
200%
Hue 0
1
2
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
14
RG
0~255 BG
0～255
Color Temp
2500K
2600K
2700K
2800K
2900K
3000K
3100K
3200K
3300K
3400K
3500K
3600K
3700K
3800K
3900K
4000K
4100K
4200K
4300K
4400K
4500K
4600K
4700K
4800K
4900K
5000K
5100K
5200K
5300K
5400K
5500K
5600K
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5700K
5800K
5900K
6000K
6100K
6200K
6300K
6400K
6500K
6600K
6700K
6800K
6900K
7000K
7100K
7200K
7300K
7400K
7500K
7600K
7700K
7800K
7900K
8000K
Image
Luminance
0
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
10
11
12
13
14
Contrast
0 1 2
3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
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12
13
14
Sharpness
Auto
0 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Flip-H Off
On
Flip-V Off
On
B&W-Mode Off
On
Style Default
Norm
Bright
PC
P/T/Z
SpeedByZoom Off
On
AF-Zone Front
Top
Center
Bottom
AF-Sense High
Low
Normal
L/R Set STD
REV
Display Info Off
On
Image Freeze On
Off
Digital Zoom Off 2x
4x
8x
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16x
Pre Speed
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Pre Zoom Speed
0
1
2
3 4 5
6
7
Noise Reduction
NR3D-Level
Auto
Off 1 2 3 4
5 6 7
8
Setup
Language
繁體
EN
中文
русский
HDMI RGB Mode HDMI
DVI
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Video Format
1080P25
720P50
1080P60
1080P50
1080I60
1080I50
1080P30
720P60
1080P29.97
1080I59.94
1080P59.94
720P59.94
4KP29.97
4KP59.94
4KP25
4KP30
4KP50
4KP60
Audio Select MIC
LINE IN
SDI-3G Mode LEVEL-A
LEVEL-B
USB UPGRADE Off
On
VISCA ID By DIP
By OSD
Audio Channel Stereo
Mono
Communication Setup
Protocol VISCA
PELCO-D
PELCO-P
Auto
V_Address
1
V_AddrFix Off
On
Net Mode Serial
Paral
Baudrate 38400
2400
4800
9600
Information
ARM
SOC Date
AF
Format
Model
IP
GateWay
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NetMask
CTRL SRC
Restore Default
Restore？
Note: For the “Audio Channel” option in the OSD menu, if the “mono” is selected, the data for the left audio channel will be copied to the right audio
channel and they will output together. If the audio source is “mono”, only the
left audio channel will output the audio.
4.3 Professional Jargon Explanations of the OSD
Menu
There are some professional jargons or nouns which are shown in the OSD menu of the PTC-285T camera, please refer to this section for realizing those jargons.
Speed by Zoom: When this function is turned “ON”, at the time when
the zoom-in/zoom out is beginning or it is about to reach the zoom­in/zoom-out limit or users want to stop zooming in/zooming out, the zoom-in/zoom-out speed of the camera lens will be reduced linearly. When this function is turned “OFF”, the zoom-in/zoom-out speed will be consistent no matter when the camera zoom-in is started or stopped.
Flip-H: This is the “Horizontal Flipping”. When “ON” is selected, the
screen which is shot by the camera will flip horizontally. If “OFF” is selected, the screen will be shown in normal direction.
Flip-V: This is the “Vertical Flipping”. When “ON” is selected, the screen
L/R Set：If the “REV” is selected for this option, the panning direction of
which is shot by the camera will flip vertically. If “OFF” is selected, the
screen will be shown in normal direction.
the PTC-285T camera lens will be opposite to the direction which is
controlled by the remote controller. If the “STD” is selected for this
option, the panning direction of the camera lens will be the same as the direction which is selected by the remote controller.
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5. Instruction for installation

Note: Only mount the bracket on formwork or concrete surface. Do NOT mount the bracket on plasterboard.
Step 1 – DIP Switch Setting
Set the Mirror option to H+V mode.
Step 2 – One End of Retaining Wire
Attach the retaining wire to the junction box mounted on the ceiling by screwing one end of the retaining wire into a screw hole in the junction box with a screw (not supplied) as shown in the diagram below.
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Step 3 – Ceiling Bracket (B)
Again, as illustrated in the diagram below, screw a ceiling bracket (B) into the junction box mounted on the ceiling.
Make sure the screw holes of the ceiling bracket (B) are aligned with the holes on the junction box.
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Step 4 – Ceiling Bracket (A) and Camera
Screw ceiling bracket (A) into the bottom of the camera using three
screws.
Position the screws as shown in the diagram below.
Align the screw holes on the bottom of the camera with those in the
ceiling bracket.
Insert the screws into the corresponding screw holes in the
numbered order.
The other end of the retaining wire is screwed into the screw hole #3.
Securely tighten all three screws.
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Step 5 – Mount Camera to Ceiling
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Step 6 – Screw to Fix Camera
Fix the camera by screwing three screws into the corresponding screw holes as shown in the diagram below.
Step 7 – Cable Connection
Connect the cables to the connectors located on the rear of the camera.
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6. Network Connection

Ethernet Cable
192.168.100.88
192.168.100.x
The Ethernet port on the back panel of your PTC-285T allows you to connect to camera from the PC/Laptop with Static or dynamic IP addresses. To access and modify these network settings, you will need to login to the camera’s web interface.
If this is your first time using the device, please note that the camera’s default
IP address is 192.168.100.88.
Set up direct connection between the camera and your PC/laptop as depicted in the diagram below; remember to manually assign an IP address of
192.168.100.X to your PC/laptop.
On your PC/laptop, open a web browser and in the address bar, enter the camera’s default IP address, 192.168.100.88 then press the ENTER key which should take you to login page of the web interface.
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The default login credentials are:
User Name: admin Password: admin
After users login into the web user interface successfully, please click the
“Network” option and then please click the “IP Configuration Type” drop­down menu from the “Lan Settings” area to modify the connection type of the camera to DHCP or Fixed IP. If the “Fixed IP Address” is selected, it will be set in fixed IP mode. If the “Dynamic IP Address” is selected, it will be set in DHCP mode. After the setting is finished, please click the “Apply” button for
completing the setting.
In following two chapters, we will show you how to enable DHCP and Static IP modes in two separate sections.

6.1 DHCP Mode

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network protocol that enables a server to automatically assign an IP address to a network device from a defined range of numbers configured for a given network. The diagram below illustrates a DHCP network connection example.
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In order to enable the DHCP mode of the camera, please select “Dynamic IP Address” from the “IP Configuration Type” drop-down menu for assigning a
dynamic IP address to PTC-285T by the router. After that, please click the “Apply” button to save the new settings and then please reboot the PTC-285T.
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6.2 Static IP

A static IP address is a fixed address manually assigned to PTC-285T. First please select “Fixed IP Address” from the “IP Configuration Type” drop-down menu and then please enter an IP address for the camera, the subnet mask and the gateway IP.
Note: Never assign an address that ends in .0 or .255 as these addresses are typically reserved for network protocols. An address to the very start of the IP pool is also not recommended as it is always reserved for the router.
After the Static IP address is set, please click the “Apply” button for saving new settings and then please reboot the PTC-285T.
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6.3 DVIP

DVIP is a special network configuration software tool designed for DVIP device search on the same network and configuring device network settings such as Hostname, DHCP mode, IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP, and primary and secondary DNS.
Depending on your operating system, download DVIP Configuration Tool from the respective sites listed as follows:
PC: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/dvip-network­config/9p6gtz839k6s?activetab=pivot%3Aoverviewtab
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.datavideo.dvipnetconfig &hl=en_US
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/tw/app/dvip-network­config/id1177895983?mt=8
After you’ve installed the DVIP Network Configuration Tool, follow the steps
outlined below to scan for online DVIP devices and configure their corresponding settings.
Step 1: Open the DVIP Network Configuration Tool and then select the connected Ethernet option from the “Network interface” pop-up window. After that please press the “OK” button
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Step 2: After the Network interface is selected, the DVIP Network Configuration Tool interface will be shown as following diagram.
Step 3: Please press “HOST NAME” and then the network settings pop-up window will be shown.
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Step 4: Users can click “Host Name” column for changing the device name. Users can also click each setting column for changing value if it is needed.
After that, please press “Save” for saving those settings. Users can also press “Default” for resuming those settings to factory default value.
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7. How to Use PTC-285T’s AI Auto Tracking

The Datavideo PTC-285T is a 4K HDBaseT Tracking PTZ Camera that allows you to use the AI Auto-Tracking function in a single-person or multi-person scenario. The PTC-285T provides two AI Auto-Tracking modes including single­person and multi-person tracking modes. Please refer to the following sections for operating the Auto-Tracking function of the PTC-285T.

7.1 How to turn on the AI Auto-Tracking Function

Please follow the following steps for turning on PTC-285T’s AI Auto-Tracking function.
1. Please use PTC-285’s remote controller to turn on the AI Auto-Tracking
function. Please long-press the “AF/AI” button of the remote controller for 2 seconds.
2. At this time, PTC-285T’s AI Auto-Tracking function will be turned on. There is
a reminder “Begin Tracking” that will be shown on the OSD of the external
monitor which is connected to the PTC-285T. This means that the AI Auto­Tracking function is turned on successfully.
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7.2 How to turn off the AI Auto-Tracking Function

Please follow the following steps for turning off PTC-285T’s AI Auto-Tracking function.
1. Please use PTC-285T’s remote controller to turn on the AI Auto-Tracking
function. Please long-press the “AF/AI” button of the remote controller for 2 seconds.
2. At this time, PTC-285T’s AI Auto-Tracking function will be turned off. There
is a reminder “Out of Track” that will be shown on the OSD of the external
monitor which is connected to the PTC-285T. This means that the AI Auto­Tracking function is turned off successfully.
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7.3 Single-Person Scene Auto-Tracking Mode

When applying in the single-person scenario, please follow the following steps for using the “Single-Person Scene Auto-Tracking Mode” of the PTC-285T.
1. Please long-press the “AF/AI” button of the remote controller for 2 seconds. After the reminder “Begin Tracking” is shown on the OSD of the
external connected monitor, it means that the “Single-Person Scene Auto- Tracking Mode” of the PTC-285T camera is turned on successfully.
2. At this time, the PTC-285T will lock the target and track it directly.
3. When the tracking target is lost, the PTC-285T will stay at the position where the tracking target is lost for a few seconds and then go back to the initial position. When the tracking target appears again, the PTC-285T will track the target automatically.
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7.4 Multi-Person Scene Auto-Tracking Mode

When applying in the multi-person scenario, please follow the following steps for using the “Multi-Person Scene Auto-Tracking Mode” of the PTC-285T.
1. Please long-press the “AF/AI” button of the remote controller for 2 seconds. After the reminder “Begin Tracking” is shown on the OSD of the external connected monitor, it means that the “Multi-Person Scene Auto­Tracking Mode” of the PTC-285T camera is turned on successfully.
2. When tracking in the multi-person scene, there is a green frame that will be shown on the external monitor for you to choose your desired tracking target.
Please use the “Micro Joystick” from the remote controller to select your desired tracking target. After the tracking target is selected, please press
the “Micro Joystick” to start the tracking.
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3. After the tracking is started, the green frame will disappear which is shown in the following diagram.
4. During the process of the “Multi-Person Scene Auto-Tracking” Mode, if you
want to change your tracking target, please use the “Micro Joystick”
from the remote controller directly to select your new tracking target. After that, a green frame will be shown, please select your new tracking target and
then press the “Micro Joystick” from the remote controller. And then it will start to track the new target.
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5. When the tracking target is lost, the PTC-285T will stay at the position where the tracking target is lost for a few seconds and then go back to the initial position. When the tracking target appears again, the PTC-285T will track the target automatically.
Note: Please pay attention that when the AI Auto-Tracking function is turned on, the PTC-285T will not receive the control commands from other controllers, which is the normal situation.
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8. Web User Interface

The web based user interface allows you to set and control your PTC-285T devices.

8.1 Live

Live option allows users to preview the image which is shot by the PTC-285T in a real-time basis. Please click the “Live” option and then users can preview the
image which is shot by the PTC-285T camera from the preview window.
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8.2 Video

“Video” option allows users to set various parameters including Video Format,
Encode Level. Moreover, it also allows users to set the Encode Protocol, Resolution, Bit Rate, Frame Rate, I Key Frame Interval and Bit Rate Control for the First stream and Second stream. The main interface for the Video option is shown in the following diagram.
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Please see the following section for realizing the descriptions for each item for
Items
Descriptions
Video Format
It can support three video formats including 50Hz(PAL), 60Hz(NTSC) and Dial Priority.
50Hz (PAL): If you select this option, the maximum frame rate per
second (FPS) for the streaming video will be 50.
60Hz (NTSC): If you select this option, the maximum frame rate per
second for the streaming video will be 60.
Dial Priority: If you select this option, the maximum frame rate per
second will be 30, and it is possible that the parameters including the video format and frame rate will be affected by the camera OSD menu settings.
Note:
1. If you want to use the PTC-285T camera to connect to some Datavideo switchers which support the interlace format only such as the HS-1300, SE-120 MU and SE-650, please remember to select the “Dial Priority” option as your video format.
2. If the 50Hz or the 60Hz is selected for the PTC-285T web UI, the SDI or the HDMI output format of the PTC-285T camera will be fixed at 1080p 50/60.
Encode Level
It allows users to select needed Encode Level from two Encode Levels including mainprofile and highprofile.
Encode Protocol（First Stream & Second Stream）
It allows users to select three Encode Protocols including H.264, H.265 and MJPEG for
the “First Stream” and “Second Stream”.
the Video option.
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Items
Descriptions
Resolution for the first stream
Resolution（First Stream ＆ Second Stream）
There are two drop-down menus including the resolution for the First Stream and the resolution for the Second Stream for users to select different resolution. When the resolution is higher, the image will become clearer. However, it will occupy more network bandwidth.
Resolution for the second stream
Bit Rate（First Stream ＆ Second Stream）
It allows users to determine the Bit Rate range by themselves. The range for the Bit Rate for the first stream is from 32-51200kbps. The range for the Bit Rate for the second stream is from 32­20480kbps. Note: If the network bandwidth is too narrow and the Bit Rate setting is too high, it will cause that the video streaming can not be transferred normally and it will cause a poor visual effect for viewers.
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Items
Descriptions
Frame Rate （First Stream＆ Second Stream）
Users can set the Frame Rate from the drop-down menu by themselves. The range is from 1 to 60. When the Frame Rate value is higher, the image will be smoother. When the Frame Rate value is lower, it will cause an unsmooth image.
I Key Frame Interval (First Stream & Second Stream)
It allows users to set the interval between two I frames. When the interval is larger, the response speed from the viewing window will be lower.
Bit Rate Control（First Stream＆ Second Stream）
There are two ways for Bit Rate Control including the CBR and VBR. CBR: The video encoder will encode the video according to the default speed. VBR: The video encoder will encode the video by adjusting the encoding speed according to the default value in order to achieve best image quality.
Apply Key
After all of the options are set,
please click the “Apply” key
and then all of the changes will be effective.
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Items
Descriptions
Cancel Key
If the “Cancel” key is pressed,
all of the changes will not take effect.

8.2.1 How to Connect the PTC-285T to a Datavideo Switcher after a 60FPS/50FPS Video Streaming (Take the HS-1300 as an example)

When you select the 50Hz or the 60Hz option from the 「Video」「Video Settings」drop-down menu in the PTC-285T web UI for streaming videos, the
PTC-285T HDMI/SDI output will be fixed at 1080p 50/60. However, the Datavideo HS-1300 switcher supports the 1080i video format only rather than the 1080p video format. So, when you want to connect the PTC-285T to the HS-1300 switcher, it is necessary for you to set the PTC-285T again in order to make sure that the video formats for the PTC-285T and the HS-1300 are consistent. Moreover, it can assure that the input screen that is received by the HS-1300 can be displayed correctly. Please follow following steps for setting the PTC-285T and the HS-1300.
Take the adjustment to 1080i59.94 as an example
Step 1. At first, please press the “MENU” button which is located on the PTC- 285T remote controller to open the OSD menu.
Step 2. After the OSD menu is opened, please move down the “Microjoystick”
to select the “Setup” option, and then please press the “Microjoystick”
to enter the “Setup” option.
Step 3. In “Video Format” option, please move the “Microjoystick” to the left or right side to select 1080i60, 1080i59.94 or 1080i50 video format.
Step 4. Please press the “MENU” button which is located on the control panel of the HS-1300 switcher to open its OSD menu.
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Step 5. Please use the down arrow button to select the “Setup” option.
Step 6. Please use the right arrow button to select “Standard””1080i59.94”, and then please press the “Enter” button to enter this option for further
adjustment.
Step 7. If the format for the “Standard” is not 1080i59.94, please use the up
arrow button and down arrow button / which are located on the control panel to adjust the video format to 1080i59.94.
Step 8. Please select your desired “Standard” value and then press the “ENTER” button again to confirm your selection.
Step 9. Please press the right arrow button again to select the “Save Setup” option.
Step 10. Please use the left arrow button and the right arrow button to select
the “Yes” button and then press the “ENTER” button again to save the setting.
Step 11. After the setting is saved, please press the “MENU” button to
exit to the previous menu and to exit the OSD menu of the HS-1300. The “Standard” option setting for the HS-1300 is finished until this step.
Step 12. Please open the web UI of the PTC-285T.
Step 13. Please click the “Video” option, and then please select “Dial Priority” from the “Video Format” drop-down menu.
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Step 14. Please click the “Apply” button .
Step 15. Please click the “Reboot” button in the “System” option to reboot the PTC-285T.
Step 16. After the PTC-285T is rebooted, please use an SDI cable to connect from the 3G-SDI interface which is located on the rear panel of the PTC-285T to the SDI IN interface which is located on the rear panel of the HS-1300, or you can use an HDMI cable to connect from the HDMI interface which is located on the rear panel of the PTC-285T to the HDMI IN interface which is located on the rear panel of the HS-1300. After that, you can see the image which is shot by the PTC-285T is displayed in the MULTIVIEW window of the HS-1300 correctly.
For SDI: The SDI IN 1 to SDI IN 4 interfaces which are located on the rear panel of the HS-1300 represent the MULTIVIEW window’s Input 1 to Input 4.
For HDMI: The HDMI IN 1 to HDMI IN 2 interfaces which are located on the rear panel of the HS-1300 represent the MULTIVIEW window’s Input 5 to Input
6.
Note: Datavideo’s SE-650, HS-1200 MU and HS-1300 switchers support 1080i video format only. So, the 1080p video format is not supported by the above­mentioned switchers. If you want to connect the PTC-285T camera to the SE­650 or the HS-1200 MU switcher, please remember to select the “Dial Priority” item from “VideoVideo Format” in the PTC-285T web UI. Moreover, please use the OSD menu of the PTC-285T camera and the OSD menu of the above­mentioned switchers to adjust them in the same video standard before
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connecting to prevent the video format incompatible issue and the issue that the video that is shot by the PTC-285T can not be displayed normally in the MULTIVIEW window of the above-mentioned switchers.
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8.3 Image

The “Image” option allows users to see the image that is shot by the PTC-285T from the preview window. Moreover, users can adjust many parameters including Brightness, Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness and Hue from this interface by using sliders. The main interface of the Image option is shown as
following diagram.
Brightness：This option allows users to adjust the Brightness. Please
use the slider for adjusting the Brightness.
Saturation：This option allows users to adjust the Saturation. Please use
the slider for adjusting the Saturation. After the adjustment is finished,
please click the “Apply” button and then it is set successfully.
Saturation：This option allows users to adjust the Saturation. Please use
the slider for adjusting the Contrast. After the adjustment is finished,
please click the “Apply” button and then it is set successfully.
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Sharpness：This option allows users to adjust the Sharpness. Please use
the slider for adjusting the Sharpness. After the adjustment is finished, please click the “Apply” button and then it is set successfully.
Hue：This option allows users to adjust the Hue. After the adjustment is
finished, please click the “Apply” button and then it is set successfully.
Flip：Please check the checkbox of the “Flip On” option and
then please click the “Apply” button for flipping the image that is shot
by the camera.
Mirror：Please check the checkbox of the “Mirror On” option
and then please click the “Apply” button for mirroring the
image that is shot by the camera.
Default：Please click the “Default” button for restoring the
settings in this page to factory default value.

8.4 Audio

The Audio option allows users to set the audio related parameters. The main interface of the audio option is shown as following diagram.
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Please see following section for realizing the descriptions for each item for the
Items
Descriptions
Audio Switch
This option allows users to turn on or turn off the input of the audio source.
Audio Type
This allows users to select the encoding format of the input audio. The default audio type is the AAC format.
Sample Rate
This drop-down menu allows users to select desired sample rate for the input audio source. There are two sample rate including 44.1K and 48K for users to select.
Bit Rate
This drop-down menu allows users to select their desired Bit Rate.
Input Type
This option allows users to select the audio signal input way. Users can input the audio by external connected MIC or by LINE IN.
ADTS Option
This drop-down menu allows users to turn on or turn off the ADTS.
Audio option.
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Items
Descriptions
Apply Key
After all of the options are set,
please click the “Apply” key and then
all of the changes will be effective.
Cancel Key
If the “Cancel” key is pressed, all of
the changes will not take effect.

8.5 System

This System option allows users to select functions including Reboot, Factory default, User/Guest Name and Password. The main interface of the System
option is shown as following diagram. Please pay attention that the “Factory Default” option resumes the OSD menu rather than the Web UI to its factory
default settings。
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Please see following section for realizing the descriptions for each item for the
Items
Descriptions
Reboot
Press the “Reboot” button and then a reminder dialogue box will appear, please press the
“OK” button for rebooting the
camera.
Factory Default
Press the “Factory Default”
button and then a reminder dialogue box will appear, please
press the “OK” button for
resuming PTC-285T’s OSD menu to its factory default value.
User
There are several items including Username, Password, Guest and Password for users to set the username and password for user and guest. After the setting is finished, please press the
“Apply” button for applying the
setting. The default username/Password for user is “admin/admin”.
The default Username/Password for Guest is “guest/guest”.
Apply Key
After all of the options are set,
please click the “Apply” key and
then all of the changes will be effective.
System option.
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Items
Descriptions
Cancel Key
If the “Cancel” key is pressed, all
of the changes will not take effect.

8.6 Network

The Network option allows users to set many network related functions. The main interface of the Network option is shown as following diagram.
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Please see following section for realizing the descriptions for each item for the
Items
Description
IP Configuration Type
This drop-down menu allows users to select the Static IP or DHCP
mode. If the “Fixed IP Address” is
selected, it will operate in static IP
mode. If the “Dynamic IP Address”
is selected, it will operate in DHCP mode.
IP Address/Subnet Mask/Gateway/DNS Address
If the fixed IP address is selected, users can set related parameters manually. After the settings are
finished, please click the “Apply”
button and then those settings will take effect.
MAC Address
This is the MAC Address and it can not be changed by users.
HTTP Port
This is the HTTP Port and the default port No. is 80.
RTSP Port
This is the RTSP Port and the default port No. is 554.
Network option.
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Items
Description
TCP Port
This is the TCP Port No. and the default port No. is 5678.
UDP Port
This is the UDP Port No. and the default port No. is 1259.
Sony Visca
This is the Sony Visca Port No. and the default No. is 52381.
Pelco-D Address
This option allows users to set the Pelco-D address, the range is from 0 to 254.
Pelco-P Address
This option allows users to set the Pelco-P Address, the range is from 0 to 31.
First Stream
This option allows users to determine whether they want to turn on/turn off the First Stream streaming. Moreover, this option can turn on/turn off the streaming of video and audio separately.
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Items
Description
MRL
Please copy the RTMP server address and streaming key from the streaming platform and then paste them into this MRL column.
After that, please press the “Apply”
button for starting the streaming successfully.
Second Stream
This option allows users to determine whether they want to turn on/turn off the Second Stream streaming. Moreover, this option can turn on/turn off the streaming of video and audio separately.
MRL
Please copy the RTMP server address and streaming key from the streaming platform and then paste them into this MRL column.
After that, please press the “Apply”
button for starting the streaming successfully.
SRT On/Off
This allows users to turn on or turn off the SRT streaming function.
SRT Mode
When the SRT ON/OFF is turned
on, you can select “Caller” or “Listener” mode from this drop-
down menu.
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Items
Description
SRT Server
This SRT server provides an IP address for you to enter into your SRT streaming software when you are using the SRT streaming function and the PTC-285T camera is set as Listener mode and the SRT streaming software such as the Vmix is set as the Caller mode.
SRT Port
This is the SRT port and the default port No. is 4578.
SRT Encryption
When the SRT function is turned on, this option allows users to select their desired SRT Encryption way. There are three encryption ways including AES-128, AES-192 and AES-256 for users to select.
SRT Password
When the SRT encryption way is set, it is needed for users to use this password. The default value is 1234567890 and this password can change by users.
SRT Variable Latency
This column allows you to set the transmission latency of the SRT streaming. You can set the latency within the range of 20 to 8000.
SRT Bandwidth Overhead
The Bandwidth Overhead is a
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Items
Description
percentage which is set according to the network link. You can multiply this percentage value by the encoder-encoded video and audio total bitrates to get the maximum overhead which is allowed by the Bandwidth overhead. This value plus the total value of the video and audio bitrates is the maximum value of the current SRT transmission bandwidth, which is the maximum bandwidth of this SRT channel. The purpose of the bandwidth overhead is to transfer the control message data packet which accompany the SRT streaming. Moreover, it also includes the retransmission for all of the media packets. If the network link condition is worse, more exchanges for the control message data packets and more retransmissions for the media data packets will be needed. And you need to set a higher Bandwidth Overhead value.
SRT Stream ID Enable
This option allows you to turn on or turn off the SRT Stream ID. The Stream ID is an information which can be exchanged between the SRT Caller and the SRT Listener when the SRT connection is established. This Stream ID information allows the SRT Listener to determine whether the connection from a certain SRT Caller should be accepted or not.
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Items
Description
RTSP Auth
This option allows users to turn on or turn off the authentication of the RTSP streaming.
ONVIF
This option allows users to turn on or turn off the ONVIF function.
ONVIF Auth
This option allows users to turn on or turn off the ONVIF authentication.
Multicast
This option allows users to turn on or turn off the Multicast function.
Address
This option is the address of Multicast. The default value is
224.1.2.3
Port
This is the Port No. of the Multicast. The default No. is 1235.
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Items
Description
SDK Settings
This allows users to turn on or turn off the Active Connection of the SDK Settings.
Address/Port
This is the Address and Port of the SDK Settings. The Address is
192.168.100.138. The Port No. is
1234.
NTP Time Sync
This option allows users to turn on or turn off the NTP Time Sync function.
Time Zone
This option allows users to select their time zone.
Server Address
This option provides Google NTP server for you to do the time calibration.
Time Interval
This option allows users to set the time interval for the time calibration.
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Items
Description
Main Time Show/Position
This option allows users to open or close the time display function for the main time. Moreover, users can enter different X coordinate and Y coordinate positions to determine the position for showing the time on the screen. (The allowable setting range is from 0 to
100).
Sub Time Show/Position
This option allows users to open or close the time display function for the sub time. Moreover, users can enter different X coordinate and Y coordinate positions to determine the position for showing the time on the screen. (The allowable setting range is from 0 to 100).
Apply Key
After all of the options are set,
please click the “Apply” key and
then all of the changes will be effective.
Cancel Key
If the “Cancel” key is pressed, all of
the changes will not take effect.
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8.7 Information

Items
Descriptions
Device ID
This column allows users to determine the device ID by themselves. What they have to do is to enter their desired device ID and then click the “Apply” button.
Software Version
This option can show current software version.
Webware Version
This is the version of the web­based control UI.
In the “Information” option, users can change the device name by themselves.
Moreover, users can also see the messages including software version and webware version. The main interface of the Information option is shown as following diagram
Please see following section for realizing the descriptions for each item for the information option.
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Items
Descriptions
Apply Key
After all of the options are set,
please click the “Apply” key
and then all of the changes will be effective.
Cancel Key
If the “Cancel” key is pressed,
all of the changes will not take effect.
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8.8 The PTZ Control Area of the Web UI

PTC-285T camera’s PTZ control area in the Web UI allows users to control the directions, Zoom-In, Zoom-Out, Focus Near and Focus Far parameters for the PTZ camera lens. Moreover, users can also adjust the panning, tilting speed, preset setting and preset calling functions. The PTZ control area is shown as following diagram.
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Items
Descriptions
UP/Down/Left/Right/Home Keys
Users can click the up, down, left and right keys and the PTZ camera lens will rotate to
assigned direction. If the Home key is pressed, the camera lens will return back to the initial position automatically.
If this Home key is used with the “Back” key, when the “OSD” is selected and the Back key
is clicked, the OSD menu will be shown on the external connected screen and users can use the up, down, left and right keys on the Web UI to control the camera.
Zoom In/Zoom Out/Focus In/Focus Out
Click “Zoom In” or “Zoom Out” for zooming in
or zooming out the camera lens. Click the “Focus In” or “Focus Out” for Focusing Near or Focusing Far the camera lens.
Pan Speed
The “Pan Speed” allows users to adjust the
rotation speed of the PTZ camera lens. The allowable setting range is from 1 to 24. The larger the number, the faster the PTZ camera lens will rotate.
Tilt Speed
The “Tilt Speed” allows users to adjust the vertical rotation speed of the camera lens. The allowable setting range is from 1 to 20. The larger the number, the faster the PTZ camera lens will rotate.
Zoom Speed
The “Zoom Speed” allows users to adjust the Zoom In/Zoom Out speed of the PTZ camera lens. The allowable setting range is from 0 to
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7. The larger the number, the faster the PTZ camera lens will rotate.
Focus Speed
The “Focus Speed” allows users to adjust the “Focus Near” and “Focus Far” speed of the
PTZ camera lens. The allowable setting range is from 0 to 7. The larger the number, the faster the PTZ camera lens will rotate.
Set and Call Presets
The PTC-285T provides 255 presets (0-254) for users to set.
Users can use “Set” button to set the preset position and users can use the “Call” button
to recall the pre-saved presets.
OSD/PTZ Drop-Down Menu
Press the OSD option from the web UI allows camera to call the OSD menu immediately. If the PTZ is selected after the OSD menu is shown, the OSD menu will disappear and the screen will go back to the scene that is shot by the camera.
Language Drop-Down Menu
Users can use this drop-down menu for selecting four different languages including Traditional Chinese, русский, English and
Simplified Chinese.
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9. How to Use the Web UI to Set and Call Presets

Please follow following steps for setting and recalling the presets.
How to Set Preset
1. Please adjust your desired camera parameters and camera lens positions in advance.
2. Please enter your desired preset number in the “Preset” column
.
3. Please click the “Set” button and then the preset is set successfully.
How to Recall Preset
1. Please enter the preset number that you want to recall into the “Preset”
column.
2. Please click the “Call” button and then the preset is recalled
successfully.
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10. Control the Camera by the PTZ View Assist App

Datavideo provides PTZ View Assist App for you to control up to 4 PTC-285T cameras by using Android or iOS handset. What you have to do is to set your handset or tablet in the same LAN with the PTZ View Assist App by the static IP address, and then you can control various functions of the camera by the Wi-Fi connection. Please download the PTZ View Assist App for the Android or iOS platform by using the following addresses.
Note: The Datavideo PTZ View Assist App can be operated only in DVIP mode. So, please remember to adjust the PTC-285T camera to the DVIP mode before using the Datavideo PTZ View Assist App.
For the Android device: Please go to “Google Play” and then search for the “PTZ View Assist”. Finally, please download and install it.
For the iOS device: Please go to “App Store” and then search for the “PTZ View Assist”. Finally, please download and install it.
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11. DIP Switch Settings

DIP SW 1/2/3
VISCA ID
(1,2,3) = (ON,OFF,OFF)
VISCA-ID 1
(1,2,3) = (OFF,ON ,OFF)
VISCA-ID 2
(1,2,3) = (ON ,ON ,OFF)
VISCA-ID 3
(1,2,3) = (OFF,OFF,ON)
VISCA-ID 4
(1,2,3) = (ON ,OFF,ON)
VISCA-ID 5
(1,2,3) = (OFF,ON ,ON)
VISCA-ID 6
(1,2,3) = (ON ,ON ,ON)
VISCA-ID 7
DIP SW 4
Remote Control Protocol
Not Connected
Not Connected
DIP SW 5/6/7
Resolution
(5,6,7) = (OFF,OFF,OFF)000
1920 x 1080i 59.94
(5,6,7) = (ON,OFF,OFF)100
1920x1080i50
(5,6,7) = (OFF,ON,OFF)010
1920 x 1080p 59.94
(5,6,7) = (ON,ON,OFF)110
1920 x 1080p 50
(5,6,7) = (OFF,OFF,ON)001
3840 x 2160p 29.97
(5,6,7) = (ON,OFF,ON)101
3840 x 2160p 25
(5,6,7) = (OFF,ON,ON)011
3840 x 2160p 59.94
(5,6,7) = (ON,ON,ON)111
3840 x 2160p 50
DIP SW 8
Video Mode Selection Method
ON
Video mode selectable by DIP switch only
OFF
Video mode selectable by menu

11.1 DIP Switch SW1

The DIP Switch SW1 can be found at the bottom of the camera, where the user is allowed to set the camera’s VISCA ID, enable remote control, select the video resolution, and configure how the video mode can be selected.
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11.2 DIP Switch SW2 (IRID)

DIP SW 1/2
Camera Select Function (IR Remote
Control) – Camera ID Assignment
(1,2) = (0,0)
CAM1 (IR)
(1,2) = (1,0)
CAM2 (IR)
(1,2) = (0,1)
CAM3 (IR)
(1,2) = (1,1)
CAM4 (IR)
* DIP SW 3/4 should be always OFF.
The IRID DIP Switch can be found on the rear panel of the PTC-285T camera. This DIP switch allows the user to assign an ID number to the camera so that the user can navigate between the cameras by pressing the CAMERA SELECT buttons.
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12. How to Play the RTSP Stream by the VLC Player

Please follow following steps for playing the RTSP streaming by using the VLC Player.
1. Please open the VLC Player.
2. Please click “Media-> Open Network Stream”.
3. Please enter the RTSP address.
rtsp://ip address: port No./1 (first stream).
rtsp://ip address: port No./2 (second stream).
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4. Please click “Play” button.
Note: The default port No. of the RTSP is 554, if the default http port of the camera is 80, it is no need for users to enter the port No.
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13. How to Play the Multicast by the VCL Player

The RTP Multicast allows users to view the camera image remotely by specific video player such as the VLC Player.
Please follow following steps for playing the RTP Multicast in the VLC Player.
1. Download VLC media player from the link https://www.videolan.org.
2. Open VLC, click “Media” “Open Network Stream” then enter rtp://224.1.2.3:1235 to view the video streaming.
3. Click the “Play” button to start viewing the video stream.
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14. How to Stream to Facebook

Please follow following steps for streaming to Facebook Streaming platform.
Use Facebook Live Producer for Streaming
1. Please go to Facebook Live website
https://www.facebook.com/formedia/solutions/facebook-live , and then
please click “Go Live Now” button which is shown in the following diagram.
Note: Facebook Live limits each stream to 8 hours.
2. Please click the “Select” button from the “Go live” option which is shown in the following diagram.
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3. Please select the “Streaming Software” option, and then please enter the
title and description of your live-streaming video in the “Title” and
“Description” columns. Moreover, you can determine whether you want to
share your live-streaming video to your Facebook Story.
4. Please select “Advanced Settings”, and then you can see the “Server URL”. You need the “Server URL” and the “Stream Key” which are on the page for
live-streaming videos on the Facebook page.
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5. Please click the “Copy” buttons which are located next to the “Server URL” and “Stream Key” columns respectively. After that, please paste them to the “First Stream MRL” column in the “Network” option of the PTC-285T web UI.
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Note: Please make sure that the “ON” is selected for the First Stream MRL . Moreover, please make sure that the ”Video” and “Audio” checkboxes are checked.
6. Please click the “Apply” button .
7. Please click the “Reboot” button in the “System” option to reboot the PTC­285T.
8. After the PTC-285T is rebooted, you can see the real-time preview which is shot by the PTC-285T camera from the “Video” option of the Facebook Live page.
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9. Please set related settings including “Choose where to post” and “Select audience”. After that, please press the “Go Live” button for live-streaming the
real-time image which is shot by the PTC-285T immediately.
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10. And then you can see that the live-streaming is done successfully. If you want to stop the live-streaming, please click the “End Live Video” button for stopping the live-streaming immediately.
Use the Personal Facebook Page or the Facebook Fan Page for
Streaming
1. Please click “Live Video” from your Facebook Personal Page or Facebook
Fan Page.
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2. Please click the “Select” button from the “Go live” option which is shown in the following diagram.
3. Please select the “Streaming Software” option, and then please enter the title and description of your live-streaming video in the “Title” and “Description” columns. Moreover, you can determine whether you want to share your live-streaming video to your Facebook Story.
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4. Please select “Advanced Settings”, and then you can see the “Server URL”. You need the “Server URL” and the “Stream Key” which are on the page for
live-streaming videos on the Facebook page.
5. Please click the “Copy” buttons which are located next to the “Server URL”
and “Stream Key” columns respectively. After that, please paste them to the “First Stream MRL” column in the “Network” option of the PTC-285T web UI.
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Note: Please make sure that the “ON” is selected for the First Stream MRL . Moreover, please make sure that the ”Video” and “Audio” checkboxes are
checked.
6. Please click the “Apply” button .
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7. Please click the “Reboot” button in the “System” option to reboot the PTC­285T.
8. After the PTC-285T is rebooted, you can see the real-time preview which is shot by the PTC-285T camera from the “Video” option of the Facebook Live page.
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9. Please set related settings including “Choose where to post” and “Select audience”. After that, please press the “Go Live” button for live-streaming the
real-time image which is shot by the PTC-285T immediately.
10. And then you can see that the live-streaming is done successfully. If you want to stop the live-streaming, please click the “End Live Video” button for stopping the live-streaming immediately.
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15. How to Stream to Youtube

Please see following steps for realizing how to stream to Youtube streaming platform.
1. Please go to Youtube website www.youtube.com and then click
“Create->Go Live”.
2. Users will enter “Youtube Live Control Room” page, please click the “START” button from the “Right Now” option.
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3. Please click “Go” button from the “Streaming Software” option.
4. Users will see the main page of the “Youtube Studio”. Please click the “EDIT” button for setting detail information of your streaming activity. After you finish filling out those information, please click the “SAVE” button.
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