Datavideo PTC-300 Instruction Manual

PTC-300

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................... 2

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ...................................................................... 5

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS .................................................................... 5

WARRANTY ................................................................................................... 7

STANDARD WARRANTY ........................................................................................ 7

THREE YEAR WARRANTY ...................................................................................... 7

DISPOSAL ...................................................................................................... 8

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................ 9

FEATURES .......................................................................................................... 9

2. LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF PARTS ................................................. 10

3. BASIC SETUP ....................................................................................... 14

3.1 POWER-ON INITIALIZATION.................................................................... 14

3.2 VIDEO OUTPUT ................................................................................... 14

HDMI Video Output.................................................................................. 16

3G-SDI Video Output ................................................................................ 16

4. REMOTE CONTROL AND ON-SCREEN MENU ........................................ 17

4.1 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS .............................................................. 17

4.2 OSD MENU ....................................................................................... 22

4.3 PROFESSIONAL JARGON EXPLANATIONS OF THE OSD MENU ........................ 33

5. INSTRUCTION FOR INSTALLATION ....................................................... 34

6. NETWORK CONNECTION ..................................................................... 40

6.1 DHCP MODE ..................................................................................... 41

6.2 STATIC IP ............................................................................................ 43

6.3 DVIP ................................................................................................ 44

7. WEB USER INTERFACE ......................................................................... 47

7.1 LIVE .................................................................................................. 47

7.2 VIDEO................................................................................................ 48

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7.2.1 How to Connect the PTC-300 to a Datavideo Switcher after a

60FPS/50FPS Video Streaming (Take the HS-1300 as an example) .......... 52

7.3 IMAGE ............................................................................................... 56

7.4 AUDIO ............................................................................................... 58

7.5 SYSTEM .............................................................................................. 60

7.6 NETWORK .......................................................................................... 62

7.7 INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 70

7.8 THE PTZ CONTROL AREA OF THE WEB UI ................................................ 72

8. HOW TO USE THE WEB UI TO SET AND CALL PRESETS ......................... 75

9. DIP SWITCH SETTINGS ............................................................................. 76

9.1 DIP SWITCH SW1 ...................................................................................... 76

9.2 DIP SWITCH SW2 (IRID) ............................................................................ 77

10. HOW TO PLAY THE RTSP STREAM BY THE VLC PLAYER........................... 78

11. HOW TO PLAY THE MULTICAST BY THE VCL PLAYER .............................. 80

12. HOW TO STREAM TO FACEBOOK ........................................................... 81

13. HOW TO STREAM TO YOUTUBE ............................................................. 92

14. HOW TO DO THE SRT STREAMING BY THE VMIX SOFTWARE .......... 96

15. REMOTE CONTROL PORT PINOUTS ............................................... 106

16. FIRMWARE UPDATE ...................................................................... 108

16.1 FIRMWARE UPDATE BY THE PTC-300 FIRMWARE UPDATE TOOL ................ 108

REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................. 108

PROCEDURE ................................................................................................... 108

16.2 FIRMWARE UPDATE BY THE USB FLASH DRIVE .............................................. 112

17. FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS .................................................. 115

18. DIMENSIONS ................................................................................. 117

19. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................ 118

SERVICE AND SUPPORT ............................................................................. 124

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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-300 series features a large 1/1.8" CMOS sensor, supports high­quality 2160p50/60 UHD video output, features 20x optical zoom, 16x digital
zooms and supports versatile outputs, including 3G-SDI, HDMI, IP stream, NDI
(PTC-300 NDI). The PTC-300 series is the ideal choice for taking your remote
camera production to the next level.

Features

 PTZ Camera for Supporting 2160p50/59.94/60 Resolutions.

 Supports 20x Optical Zoom and 16x Digital Zoom.

 Supports 4K Video Output Interfaces including HDMI and IP (H.264 &

H.265).

 Supports 2160p and 1080p (3G-SDI) Simultaneous video output.

 Supports RS-422 Serial Port Control.

 Supports External Audio Input interface: Audio In/Line In (switchable on

the web UI).

 Provides Friendly Web UI.

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2. Location and Function of Parts

Front of Camera

1

Lens

Built-in 1/1.8” 8.51M Pixel CMOS 4K color camera with white balance
control, backlight compensation, automatic gain and etc.

2

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

1

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-300 camera.

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2

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.

3

HDMI OUT

The HDMI OUT allows you to connect an external HDMI monitor via an
HDMI cable.

4

3G-SDI OUT

The 3G-SDI OUT allows you to connect an external monitor via an SDI
cable.

5

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 15

Remote Control Port Pinouts” for making the cable for the RS-422

interface.

Note: If users want to switch between the RS-422 and DVIP
communication protocols, please use the No.4 pin of the DIP Switch
which is located at the bottom of the PTC-300. Please switch this pin

to “ON” for operating in DVIP mode. If this pin is switched to “OFF”, it
will operate in “RS-422” mode.

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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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DVIP Interface

The DVIP interface allows users to control the PTC-300 camera by

Datavideo’s camera controller by using the DVIP Protocol which is

developed by Datavideo.

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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.

3

For Safety Rope

Ties safety rope for fixing the camera to the ceiling.

4

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
adapter

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. However, if preset 0 is set, it will return to the 0th
preset position.

3.2 Video Output

You are allowed to view the camera video via DVIP port, HDMI OUT and 3G­SDI OUT.

DVIP Port

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Please follow following steps for viewing the camera video from the web UI.

 Connect the PTC-300 camera directly to your PC/Notebook PC

1. Connect the PTC-300 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-300 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-300 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-300.

2. Please use an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect from the DVIP port on the
rear panel of the PTC-300 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-300 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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HDMI Video Output

Connect the 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

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

4.1 Remote Control Functions

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No

Function Keys

Descriptions

1

Standby Key

Standby Key

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.

2

Number Keypad

Number Keypad
Set, recall and clear presets using the number

keypad.

Set Preset
At first, please press PRESET, and then please press
any of the 0~9 number key to save the PTZ position.

Call Preset

Press any of the number key to recall the PTZ
position which is saved by the Preset function.

Note: Make sure the preset that you want to recall
contains PTZ settings before pressing the number
key.

Clear Preset

 At first, please press the RESET button and then

please press any number key to delete the PTZ
position which is saved in corresponding Preset No.

 Moreover, users can press 【*】+【#】+【RESET】

to delete all PTZ positions which are saved in all
Preset numbers at one time.

3 & 11

Asterisk and

Pound Keys

The asterisk and pound keys form various
combinations with other keys to access certain
functions directly.

(1) 【*】+【#】+【1】: Set OSD MENU language to

English.

(2) 【*】+【#】+【3】: Set OSD MENU language to

Chinese.

(3) 【*】+【#】+【4】: Show current IP address.

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No

Function Keys

Descriptions

(4) 【*】+【#】+【6】: Restore default value rapidly.
(5) 【*】+【#】+【8】: Check camera version.
(6) 【*】+【#】+【9】: Set upside down setting rapidly.
(7) 【*】+【#】+【MANUAL】: Restore default IP

address.

4

PRESET Button

Set Preset Position

Press PRESET to set presets. See Number Keypad
description for instructions.

5

Home Key

Home Key

Press Home to return the camera head to the center.
Note: In the OSD menu, press Home to enter the
selected option item and MENU to exit.

6

Return Key

Return Key

Press this key to return to last level of the OSD menu.

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Zoom in
Slowly(SLOW+)/
Zoom out
Slowly(SLOW-)

Zoom in Slowly(SLOW+)/ Zoom out Slowly(SLOW-)

Press this key to zoom in the camera lens slowly(SLOW+) or
to zoom out the camera lens slowly(SLOW-)。

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No

Function Keys

Descriptions

Zoom in
Fastly(FAST+)/ Zoom
out Fastly(FAST-)

Zoom in Fastly(Fast+)/ Zoom out Fastly(Fast-)

Press this key to zoom in the camera lens fastly(FAST+) or
to zoom out the camera lens fastly(FAST-)。

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L/R SET Key

Left/Right Setting Key

Press this L/R SET key and combine this key with the
number key 1 and number key 2 to set the panning-tilting
directions of the camera lens.
 Press the L/R SET plus number key 1 (STD)

simultaneously to set the panning direction to be the
same as the left/right direction setting in the OSD
menu.

 Press the L/R SET plus number key 2 (REV)

simultaneously to set the panning direction to
opposite direction compared to the left/right
direction setting in the OSD menu.

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Focus

Keys

Focus Keys

Those keys are used for Focus adjusting.
Press the AUTO key to focus the focus to the center of the
object.
Press the MANUAL key to focus the focus to the center of
the object manually.
Press the MANUAL key and then use the FAR button (Focus
to FAR) or the NEAR button (Focus to NEAR) to adjust the
focal length manually.

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Camera Selection Keys

Users can use the F1-F4 keys to assign the ID number to
camera among the multi-camera scene. After that, please
switch between the four cameras by using the Camera
Select keys.

Note: Please refer to F1-F4 keys section for showing how
to assign the camera ID number.

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No

Function Keys

Descriptions

12

RESET Button

Clear Preset

Press RESET and corresponding 0-9 Number keys to clear
preset. Please see Number Keypad description for
instructions.

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PTZ Control Keys

PTZ Control Keys

Press the arrow buttons for panning and tilting operations.
Press the Home key for turning the camera lens from the
back side to the front side.

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MENU Key

MENU

Press this key for entering or exiting the OSD menu.

15

Backlight

Backlight
BLC ON/OFF: Press this key for turning on the backlight

compensation function, press this key again for turning off
the backlight compensation function.

16

PTZ Reset Button

PTZ Reset Button

Press this key and then the camera will do the default self­testing.

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Image Freezing

button

Image Freezing Button

Press this key once and then no matter how the camera
head is moved, the camera image will be frozen on current
image. Press this button again will unfreeze the image.

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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

NR2D-Level

Language

Protocol

ExpComp
Mode

RG

Contrast

AF-Zone

NR3D-Level

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

AWB Sens

B&W­Mode

Image
Freeze

USB
UPGRADE

DRC Gamma

Digital
Zoom

VISCA ID

Style

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 Model

Date

AF

Format

Lens

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

20

21

22

Anti-Flicker
Off

50Hz

60Hz

Meter
Average

Center

Smart

Top

DRC
0 1 2

24

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 5

6 7 8

9

10

11

12

13

14

25

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

Bright

0 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9 10

11 12

13

14

15

16

17

Color

WB Mode

Auto

Indoor

Outdoor

OnePush

Manual

VAR

RG Tuning

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

+5

+6

+7 +8 +9 +10

BG Tuning

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

+5

+6

+7

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+8

+9

+10

Saturation

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

110% 120%

130%

140%

150%

160%

170%

180%

190%

200%

Hue

0

1 2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10 11 12 13

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AWB Sens
High

Middle

Low

RG

0~255

BG

0～255

Color Temp

2500K

2600K

2700K

2800K

2900K

3000K

3100K

3200K

3300K

3400K

3500K

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3600K

3700K

3800K

3900K

4000K

4100K

4200K

4300K

4400K

4500K

4600K

4700K

4800K

4900K

5000K

5100K

5200K

5300K

5400K

5500K

5600K

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

28

6 7 8 9 10

11

12

13

14

Contrast

0

1 2 3

4 5 6

7

8

9

10

11

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

Gamma
EXT

PC

0.48

0.5

29

0.56

0.63

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

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

30

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Noise Reduction

NR2D-Level

Auto

Off

1 2 3 4 5

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

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

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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

7

V_AddrFix
Off

On

Net Mode
Serial

Paral

Baudrate
38400

2400

4800

9600

Information

ARM

SOC

Model

Date

AF

Format

Lens

IP

GateWay

NetMask

CTRL SRC

Restore Default

Restore？

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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-300 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

which is shot by the camera will flip vertically. If “OFF” is selected, the

screen will be shown in normal direction.

 L/R Set：If the “REV” is selected for this option, the panning direction of

the PTC-300 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-300 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-300 by the router. After that, please click the
“Apply” button to save the new settings and then please reboot the PTC-300.

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6.2 Static IP

A static IP address is a fixed address manually assigned to PTC-300. 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-300.

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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. Web User Interface

The web based user interface allows you to set and control your PTC-300
devices.

7.1 Live

Live option allows users to preview the image which is shot by the PTC-300 in
a real-time basis. Please click the “Live” option and then please select
“HTML5” from the drop-down menu below the preview window. After that,
users can preview the image which is shot by the PTC-300 camera from the
preview window.

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7.2 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, Bit Rate Control,
Fluctuate Level, Slice Split Enable and Slice Size 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 following section for realizing the descriptions for each item for the

Items

Descriptions

Video Format

It can support three video formats
including 50Hz(PAL), 60Hz(NTSC)
and OSD.

 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-300 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-300 web UI, the SDI or the
HDMI output format of the PTC-300 camera will be fixed at 1080p 50/60.

Encode Level

It allows users to select needed
Encode Level from four Encode
Levels including baseline profile,
mainprofile, highprofile and svc-t.

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”.

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.

Fluctuate Level (First Stream＆
Second Stream)

This function is used to suppress
the fluctuation degree of the
variable bit rate. Users can set
different degrees from 1 to 6.

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Items

Descriptions

Slice Split Enable（First Stream＆
Second Stream）

This is used to turn on or turn off
the Slice Split function.

Slice Size（First Stream＆ Second
Stream）

This is used to set the Slice size.

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.

7.2.1 How to Connect the PTC-300 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-300 web UI for streaming videos, the

PTC-300 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-300 to the HS­1300 switcher, it is necessary for you to set the PTC-300 again in order to make
sure that the video formats for the PTC-300 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 PTC­300 and the HS-1300.

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 Take the adjustment to 1080i59.94 as an example

Step 1. At first, please press the “MENU” button which is located on the PTC­300 remote controller to open the OSD menu.

Step 2. After the OSD menu is opened, please use the down arrow

button to select the “Setup” option and then please press the “Home”

button to enter the “Setup” option.

Step 3. Please select the “Video Format” option, and then please use the left

arrow button and the right arrow button / of the remote controller
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.

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.

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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-300.

Step 13. Please click the “Video” option, and then please select “OSD” from
the “Video Format” drop-down menu.

Step 14. Please click the “Apply” button .

Step 15. Please click the “Reboot” button in the “System” option to reboot the

PTC-300.

Step 16. After the PTC-300 is rebooted, please use an SDI cable to connect
from the 3G-SDI interface which is located on the rear panel of the PTC-300 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-300 to the HDMI IN interface which is located on the

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rear panel of the HS-1300. After that, you can see the image which is shot by
the PTC-300 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-300 camera to the SE­650 or the HS-1200 MU switcher, please remember to select the “OSD” item
from “Video Video Format” in the PTC-300 web UI. Moreover, please use
the OSD menu of the PTC-300 camera and the OSD menu of the above­mentioned switchers to adjust them in the same video standard before
connecting to prevent the video format incompatible issue and the issue that
the video that is shot by the PTC-300 can not be displayed normally in the
MULTIVIEW window of the above-mentioned switchers.

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7.3 Image

The “Image” option allows users to see the image that is shot by the PTC-300
from the preview window. Moreover, users can adjust many parameters
including Brightness, Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness and Hue from this
interface by using sliders. Please select “HTML5” from the drop-down menu
which is located below the preview window and then users can preview the
image which is shot by the PTC-300 from the preview window. The main
interface of the Image option is shown as following diagram.

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 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.

 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” 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” 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.

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7.4 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

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.

the Audio option.

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Items

Descriptions

ADTS Option

This drop-down menu allows
users to turn on or turn off the
ADTS.

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.

7.5 System

This System option allows users to select functions including Work Mode,
Reboot, User Name and Password. The main interface of the System 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

Work Mode

This option allows users to
select their desired work mode
including RTSP, SDK and
Multicast.

Reboot

Press the Reboot button for
rebooting the camera.

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.

7.6 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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Items

Descriptions

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.

Please see following section for realizing the descriptions for each item for the
Network option.

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Items

Descriptions

RTSP Port

This is the RTSP Port and the
default port No. is 554.

PTZ Port

This is the PTZ 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.

SRT On/Off

This allows users to turn on or
turn off the SRT streaming
function.

SRT Port

This is the SRT port and the
default port No. is 4578.

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Items

Descriptions

SRT Encry

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 1234567891 and this
password can change by users.

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.

MRL

Please copy the RTMP server
address and streaming key

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Items

Descriptions

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.

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.

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Items

Descriptions

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

1234.

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 6688.

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Items

Descriptions

Time Zone

This option allows users to
select their time zone.

NTP Time Sync

This option allows users to turn
on or turn off the NTP Time
Sync function.

Server Address

This option allows users to
enter their desired NTP server.

Time Interval

This option allows users to set
the time interval for the time
calibration.

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

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Items

Descriptions

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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7.7 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.

In the “Information” option, users can change the device name by themselves.

Moreover, users can also see the messages including software version, device
model and web UI 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

Device Type

This can show device type.

Webware Version

This is the version of the web­based control UI.

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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7.8 The PTZ Control Area of the Web UI

PTC-300 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.

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Items

Descriptions

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

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-300 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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8. 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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9. 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

ON

DVIP

OFF

RS-422

DIP SW 5/6/7

Resolution

(5,6,7) = (OFF,OFF,OFF)

1920 x 1080i 59.94

(5,6,7) = (ON,OFF,OFF)

1920x1080i50

(5,6,7) = (OFF,ON,OFF)

1920 x 1080p 59.94

(5,6,7) = (ON,ON,OFF)

1920 x 1080p 50

(5,6,7) = (OFF,OFF,ON)

3840 x 2160p 29.97

(5,6,7) = (ON,OFF,ON)

3840 x 2160p 25

(5,6,7) = (OFF,ON,ON)

3840 x 2160p 59.94

(5,6,7) = (ON,ON,ON)

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

9.1 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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9.2 DIP Switch SW2 (IRID)

DIP SW 1/2

Camera Select Function (IR Remote

Control) – Camera ID Assignment

(1,2) = (OFF,OFF)

CAM1 (IR)

(1,2) = (ON,OFF)

CAM2 (IR)

(1,2) = (OFF,ON)

CAM3 (IR)

(1,2) = (ON,ON)

CAM4 (IR)

* DIP SW 3/4 should be always OFF.

The IRID DIP Switch can be found on the rear panel of the PTC-300 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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10. 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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11. 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://224.1.2.3:6688 to view the first stream and rtp://224.1.2.3:6690 to view
the second stream.

3. Click the “Play” button to start viewing the video stream.

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12. 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-300 web UI.

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 PTC-

300.

8. After the PTC-300 is rebooted, you can see the real-time preview which is
shot by the PTC-300 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-300 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-300 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 PTC-

300.

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8. After the PTC-300 is rebooted, you can see the real-time preview which is
shot by the PTC-300 camera from the “Video” option of the Facebook Live
page.

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-300 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.

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13. 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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5. Users can see the Stream Key and Stream URL that are provided by the
Youtube streaming platform. Please copy the stream key and stream URL and

then paste them into the “First Stream MRL” within the “Network” option of
the PTC-300 Web UI. Please click “On” and please check the checkboxes of
“Audio” and “Video”.

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6. Please click the “Apply” button.

7. Please reboot the PTC-300 camera and then users can see the streaming is
started on the Youtube Live page. If you want to stop the live streaming,
please click the “END STREAM” button for stopping the live streaming.

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14. How to do the SRT Streaming by the vMix

Software

How to install the Vmix Software

Please install the vMix software according to following steps.

1. At first, please go to vMix official website and then download the vMix 60­day free-trial. This section will use vMix free-trial as an example to

demonstrate the operation steps. Please click the “DOWNLOAD FREE TRIAL”

button for downloading.

2. Please double-click the vmix23.exe .

3. Please click the “Next” button.

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4. Please click “I accept the agreement” and then click the “Next” button.

5. Please click the “Next” button.

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6. Please click the “Next” button.

7. Please click the “Next” button.

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8. Please click the “Install” button.

9. The installation will be started.

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10. Please click the “Finish” button to finish the installation.

11. Please select “Register for a fully functional 60 Day Trial” to fill out your

Email Address. After that, please click the “OK” button to open the vMix

software.

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