Sony SRG-XP1, SRG-XB25 Technical Guide

Technical Guide | SRG-XP1/XB25

NDI®|HX introduction

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Technical Guide | SRG-XP1/XB25	NDI®|HX introduction

C O N T E N T S

1.	Overview.............................................................................................		2
2.	Flowchart............................................................................................		3
3.	Pre-configuration Settings................................................................		4
	3.1. Set IP address by using the RM-IP Setup Tool ........................................		4
	3.2. Change the default password ..................................................................		4
	3.3.	Camera’s Codec Setting ..........................................................................	4
	3.4.	UPnP Setting............................................................................................	5
	3.5.	NDI® Tools download/installation..............................................................	7
	3.6. Remote Source settings via Access Manager..........................................		7
4.	NDI®|HX License Key Registration ..................................................		11
	4.1. Connect to the Internet...........................................................................		11
	4.2. Launch NDI® Studio Monitor and select a camera .................................		11
	4.3. Register the NDI®|HX License Key ........................................................		12
5.	CGI command related to NDI®|HX ..................................................		14
6.	Troubleshooting...............................................................................		15

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1. Overview

This document explains typical Procedures and Tips for the NDI®|HX connectivity when using Sony’s Color Video Camera SRG-XP1/SRG-XB25.

Services and software provided by other companies

Separate terms and conditions of use may be applied.

Provision of services and software updates may be interrupted or terminated without notice.Services and software content are subject to change without notice.

Separate registration and/or payment may be required.

Please note that Sony Corporation is not responsible for any claim, from customers or third parties, arising from any use of services and software provided by other companies.

Please setup NDI®|HX network connection under following disturbance condition.

Packet Loss : < 1%

Latency : < 100ms

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2. Flowchart

The flowchart shows outline of the procedure for enabling the NDI®|HX connectivity function of the camera described in the following chapter.

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3. Pre-configuration Settings

This section describes some pre-configuration settings you will need before activating the NDI®|HX function for the SRG-XP1/XB25.

3.1. Set IP address by using the RM-IP Setup Tool

For IP communication, the IP address needs to be set. You can use RM-IP Setup Tool to assign IP address to the camera. Please refer to the RM-IP Setup Tool Guide for more details.

The NDI® Tools (provided by NewTek on the NewTek web site) will detect a Camera by using “Name” filed data displayed on the RM-IP Setup Tool. When you use the NDI®|HX function for multiple cameras, it is recommended to change the “Name” in advance. The default camera Name is “CAM1”.

[Note]

The DHCP setting cannot be enabled from the RM-IP Setup Tool.

3.2. Change the default password

When the procedure of 3.1 and 3.2 are performed, HTTP access to the camera is available. Please change the default password (initial password) according to the Operation Manual of the Camera.

Ref). The section of [Accessing the Camera from a Web Browser]-[Changing the Initial Password] of the Camera’s Operation Manual.

3.3. Camera’s Codec Setting

The NewTek NDI® System acquires a video stream with an appropriate resolution as needed.

In the case of Sony SRG-XP1/XB25, Image 1~3 channels are used. Codec configurations such as respective channels' image size and frame rate etc. are automatically determined depending on "Ouput type" setting when NDI functionality is enabled as follows.

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SRG-XP1/XB25

	Video Out			NDI®
			Image 1	Image 2		Image 3
	Reslotion
			HEVC	H264		H264
	3840x2160	/ 59.94p	3840x2160 / 59.94p		-	640x360	/ 29.97p
	3840x2160	/ 50p	3840x2160 / 50p		-	640x360	/ 25p
	3840x2160	/ 29.97p	-	3840x2160	/ 29.97p	640x360	/ 29.97p
	3840x2160	/ 25p	-	3840x2160	/ 25p	640x360	/ 25p
	1920x1080	/ 59.94p	-	1920x1080	/ 59.94p	640x360	/ 29.97p
	1920x1080	/ 50p	-	1920x1080	/ 50p	640x360	/ 25p
	1920x1080	/ 29.97p	-	1920x1080	/ 29.97p	640x360	/ 29.97p
	1920x1080	/ 25p	-	1920x1080	/ 25p	640x360	/ 25p
	1280x720 / 59.94p		-	1280x720 / 59.94p		640x360	/ 29.97p
	1280x720 / 50p		-	1280x720 / 50p		640x360	/ 25p

NDI® Resolution	NDI® frame rate	Encoder Type	Bitrates M/bps
3840x2160	59.94p	HEVC	32
3840x2160	50p	HEVC	27
3840x2160	29.97p	H.264	21
3840x2160	25p	H.264	19
1080p	59.94	H.264	16
1080p	50	H.264	14
1080p	29.97	H.264	11
1080p	25	H.264	10
720p	59.94	H.264	10
720p	50	H.264	9
640x360	29.97p/25p	H.264	5

3.3.1. Audio Setting

The NDI® system utilizes audio stream also when the camera’s audio output setting is enabled. Enable/disable the audio transmission function regarding the use case.

The related settings are in the [Audio] tab on the [Audio] page of the administrator menu.

3.4. UPnP Setting

Disable UPnP function from the UPnP setting page of the camera webpage before registration the NDI®|HX as below figure:

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