Technical Guide | SRG-XP1/XB25
NDI®|HX introduction
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CONTENTS
NDI®|HX introduction
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 ........................................................................... 1 1
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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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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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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Video Out
Reslotion
3840x2160 / 59.94p
3840x2160 / 50p
3840x2160 / 29.97p
3840x2160 / 25p
1920x1080 / 59.94p
1920x1080 / 50p
1920x1080 / 29.97p
1920x1080 / 25p
1280x720 / 59.94p
1280x720 / 50p
Image 1 Image 2 Image 3
HEVC H264 H264
3840x2160 / 59.94p - 640x360 / 29.97p
3840x2160 / 50p - 640x360 / 25p
- 3840x2160 / 29.97p 640x360 / 29.97p
- 3840x2160 / 25p 640x360 / 25p
- 1920x1080 / 59.94p 640x360 / 29.97p
- 1920x1080 / 50p 640x360 / 25p
- 1920x1080 / 29.97p 640x360 / 29.97p
- 1920x1080 / 25p 640x360 / 25p
- 1280x720 / 59.94p 640x360 / 29.97p
- 1280x720 / 50p 640x360 / 25p
NDI®
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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