AIDA HD-NDI-X20 Full HD IP Broadcast PTZ Camera User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- AIDA
Table of Contents
HD-NDI-X20 Full HD IP Broadcast PTZ Camera
User Guide 
HD-NDI-X20
Full-HD NDI®|HX2 POV Camera
Version 1.0
NDI® is a registered trademark of Newtek Inc.*
The information within this manual is subject to change at any time without
prior notice**
Safety Guide:
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Before operation, please read all the instructions in the manual carefully. For your convenience, please keep this manual.
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Ensure the power supply input is within the recommended rate before powering on.
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Camera power voltage = 12VDC, with a rated currency to 2A.
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Please keep the power cable, video cable, and control cable safe and out of obstructions.
5. Operational temperature of the camera is between 0-50C / 32F-122F. To avoid damage, do not pour anything inside the camera. Avoid direct sunlight or outdoor environments. -
Do not remove the camera housing or cover. For service, please contact our support line.
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Use a dry, soft cloth to clean the camera housing with a neutral cleaning agent when needed.
Packing List:
Check for the items below when opening the package:
1- HD-NDI-X20
– Power Adpter
– Power Adapter Sockets
– Micro USB Cable
Quick Start:
- Ensure that all cable connections are secure before powering on the camera.
2. Test the video either through HDMI or NDI. The camera will be default resolution of 1080 30p.
Product Highlights:
- Contains a Sony CMOS ISP (1/2.8” progressive CMOS sensor) providing up to 1920×1080 full HD resolution.
- Utilizes the newest NDI®|HX2 for the lowest latency, quality and compression video over a single network.
- Autodiscover enabled for fast installation over any network.
- 20X optical zoom allowing for a wide angle of 61° and tele’d 3.4°
- Full HD video over HDMI, RTSP, RTMP, and NDI.
- Fully adjustable camera settings, from White balance, exposure settings, and image parameters.
- Supports PoE: get power and video over one ethernet cord.
- Controllable over RS485 or online web UI.
- Menu based image parameters controllable over breakout cable or web UI.
- Free firmware updates when needed.
- Mountable tripod holes on the top and bottom.
- Audio input in rear portion of the camera for multi-channel TRS stereo audio via NDI®|HX2 or RJ45 streaming.
- Functional tally light for program, preview, and standby modes. (NDI transmission)
Camera Specs
Video Interface| HDMI (V1.4) | RJ-45 | NDI®|HX2
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Sensor| 1/2.8” Sony Progressive CMOS Sensor
Zoom Module| 20X Optical Zoom Module
Zoom FOV| 61°~ Wide, 3.4° Tele’d
Control Port| RS485, RJ-45 (VISCA over IP), NDI
Network Speed| 1000M
Video Encode| H.264/H.265
Bit-Rate Control| Variable Bit Rate, Constant Bit Rate
Video Bit Rate| 1024 kbps (min) ~ 16384 kbps (max)
IP Protocol| IP, RTSP, RTMP, VISCA over IP, NDI®|HX2
POE+| PoE+ Supported (IEEE802.3at) 24V 30W
Minimum Lux| 0.01 Lux
White Balance| Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/One Push/ATW/Manual
Exposure| Auto/Manual
Gamma| Supported
WDR| Supported
BLC| Supported
2D/3D NDR| Supported
Audio| TRS Stereo Line In (3.5mm Jack)
Dimensions| LWH 6.73” x 2.5” x 2.5” (171mm x 64mm x 64mm)
Video nFormat| HDMI| 1920 x 1080
60p/59.94p/50/30p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p
1920×1080
60i/59.94i/50i
1280×720
60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p
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IP / NDI|HX (frames)| 1920×1080
60p/59.94p/50/30p/29.97p/25p/24p
1024×720
60p/59.94p/50/30p/29.97p/25p/24p
OSD Menu
- To access the OSD menu, please use the OSD controller on the breakout cable.
- Enter the menu by pressing the OSD control button once.
- Navigate through the menu by tilting the joystick up, down, left or right to manipulate the menu.
- To exit, go back to the main menu and press the OSD control button once.
| SYSTEM | Language | Select Language (English only) | Default: English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protocol | VISCA: Serial and IP default | Default: VISCA | |
| Address | Select VISCA address ID | Default: 1 | |
| Baudrate | Select the VISCA baudrate | Default: 9600 | |
| Return | Return to previous menu |
Focus
| FocusMode| Select Focus Mode| Default: Auto
FocusLimit| Set how close lens will focus| Default: 1.5M
DZOOM| Change Digital zoom X| Default: OFF
RatioDIS| Digital Image Stabilization| Default: OFF
ZoomSpeed| Select zoom speed| Default: 5
Return| Return to previous menu|
EXPOSURE| EXP. Mode| Choose between auto and manual exposure settings|
Default: AUTO
Shutter
| Change shutter speed under manual settings only| Default: AUTO Manual: 1/100
Gain| Change gain under manual settings only| Default: AUTO Manual: 0
Flick| Allows for adjustment of flickerless option| Default: 50hz
Exposure (contd.)| Backlight| Allows for enabling of backlight to compensate
for low light| Default: OFF
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Gamma| Allows for changing gamma settings| Default: 0
Return| Return to the previous menu|
IMAGE| WB Mode| Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/Onepush/ ATW/Manual/Sodium/Flourescent|
Default: AUTO
R_Gain| Adjust red gain under manual settings| Default:52
B_Gain| Adjust blue gain under manual settings| Default:58
Defog| Allows adjustment against hazy objects| Default: OFF
Return| Return to previous menu|
QUALITY| 2D NR| When enabled, image noises and sharpness are reduced| Default:
OFF
3D NR| When enabled, less image reduction happens| Default: AUTO
Sharpness| Set the level for sharpness| Default: 3
Contrast| Set the level for contrast| Default: 8
Saturation| Set the level for Saturation| Default: 8
Bright| Set level for brightness| Default: 8
D_WDR| Enables control of WDR| Default: OFF
Return| Return to previous menu|
CTRL| Mirror| Mirrors the image across the Y plane| Default: OFF
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Flip| Mirrors the image across the X plane| Default: OFF
D/N Mode| Enables the night shutter mode for low light situations| Default:
DAY
Gain Limit| Allows to set limit on amount of light that enters the camera|
Default: 128
FORMAT| Resolutions| Allows for the changing of resolutions. Scroll down for
more options.| Default: 1080 30p
Return| Return to previous menu|
NETWORK| DHCP| Enable or disable DHCP| Default: OFF
Address| Set the IP address of the camera| Default: 192.168.1.188
Netmask| Set the netmask of the camera| 255.255.255.0
Gateway| Set the gateway of the camera| 192.168.1.001
Return| Return to the previous message|
RESET| Cam Reset| Reset all Image parameters| Default: RESET
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All Reset| Factory reset the camera (please give the camera a moment to
reboot)| Default: RESET
Return| Return to the previous menu|
INFO| FW Ver| Use this when referring to support|
Info| Use this to quickly glance over the cameras IP settings, as well as
resolution and visca settings.|
Return| Return to previous menu|
Web Settings:
The camera web interface supports most major browsers such as Chrome,
Firefox,IE, Safari, Opera, etc.
1. Login
Open your desired browser and in the address bar, please type the camera’s
default IP address: 192.168.1.188. (If you are unable to connect, please
locate the IP address under the INFO menu, and make sure your device is
connected to the same network as it)
You will be prompted with the following screen. The default username and
password for the camera is both admin. 
2. Realtime Preview
When logging in the first time, you will see the real-time preview:
Note that the preview is
trailing around 1-2 seconds in real-time. This should only be used as a
preview screen to see what the camera is seeing, perfect for determining if
changes need to be done.
Clicking the settings tab will lead you to the settings menu of the camera as
seen below: 
3. Camera Parameters
Clicking on the settings tab on the top right allows you to enter the network
and image settings of the camera.
The first tab you will encounter is the video encode. Under video encode, you
can change the encode mode, resolution, bitrate, framerate, bitrate control,
and Iframe interval.
You may also enable or disable the streams.
The Video Transmission tab is responsible
for the direct streaming protocol:
RTMP. Under this tab, you can change the RTMP settings for direct streaming to
social media platforms, as well as enable or disable NDI®.
How to stream directly to any RTMP service (Youtube, Facebook,
etc)
Streaming directly to these sites are easy with the HD-NDI-200’s built in
encoder! Here’s how to stream directly with using your camera to any website
that utilizes RTMP for streaming:
Step 1: Find the RTMP URL for the website. For ex: Youtube’s is
rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2 Place it in the
Main box and check it on.
Step 2:Next, add a forward slash (/) after the URL if it doesn’t have it, and
then paste your stream key right after. Remember to never give your stream key
to anyone!!
Step 3: Click the save on the bottom right.
Step 4: Complete! If you are embedding audio, audio will also be sent to the
stream. Note that the camera will keep sending data to the stream destination
until you turn off the stream. Rule of thumb is that if the indicator next to
enable is blue, then it is still streaming. If it is a red X, then it is not.
The Audio Settings tab is responsible for the audio embedment settings. Here
you can turn on or off the audio. You are also able to change the encode mode,
as well as the sample and bitrate.
The Image Parameter tab
allows you to access the camera settings. Here you are able to change your
image settings via the web interface instead of the OSD menu. You have
access to all the settings you can normally find on the OSD menu.
The Ethernet tab allows you to change the IP settings of the
camera, as well as other settings. We highly recommend not changing anything
you don’t know, as it can cause irreversible damage not covered by
warranty.
The Firmware Upgrade tab allows you to
update the firmware of the camera. Stay up to date by signing up for our
newsletter, as well as visit our website at aidaimaging.com/download for the
latest and greatest firmwares!
The Reset to Default tab
allows you to reset the image parameter, or factory reset the camera. It also
allows for you to remotely reboot the camera. 
The Account tab allows you to change the username and password of
the camera IP address. If you happen to forget the username or password,
please factory reset the camera via the OSD menu to reset the password. 
VISCA Control:
The HD-NDI-X20 is able to be controlled via RS485 VISCA or VISCA over IP.
To setup RS485, please locate the RS485 terminal block on the breakout cable.
To setup VISCA over IP, please use the RJ45 port and connect it to your
software or hardware that helps control camera parameters. Here are some specs
on controlling the camera over IP:
Control Port: RJ-45 Gigabit LAN
IP Protocol: IPv4
Transmission Protocol: TCP/UDP
IP Address: Default (192.168.1.188) Check OSD menu for more info
Port Address: 52381
Confirm send/transmission control: Depends on software
What is VISCA over IP?
VISCA commands are the communication between the controller and the camera
equipment. These commands are sent via UDP on the network. Since UDP
transmission isn’t that stable, a couple of steps must happen before a setting
is executed. The controller first sends out a VISCA command. The camera
equipment then receives the VISCA command and returns that message aback to
the controller. Once that command is executed, the action will follow suit and
the message will be complete. Each VISCA command controls its own setting, so
there are no overlaps in existing commands.
For our VISCA protocol, please head to our download page at
aidaimaging.com/download to find the full command packet.
NDI®|HX2 Protocol:
What is NDI®?
NDI® is NewTek’s innovative Network Device Interface technology, is a
royalty free standard enabling IP video workflows across Ethernet networks.
NDI® |HX2 is
a bi-directional standard that allows video systems to identify and
communicate with one another over IP, and to encode, transmit, and receive
multiple streams of broadcast-quality, low latency, frame-accurate video and
audio in real time.
The NDI®|HX2 encoding algorithm is resolution and frame rate independent,
supporting up to 4K and beyond, as well as multi-channel, floating-point audio
up to 16 channels and beyond. NDI® |HX2 also includes tools to implement video
access and grouping, bi-directional metadata, tally, and more.
What about NDI®|HX2?
NDI®|HX2 is the next generation for efficient NDI protocol. It uses H.264, but
is also capable of using H.265 (HEVC) for even more efficient compression.
There are a couple of differences between NDI®|HX2 and its predecessor,
NDI®|HX.
Some differences is that NDI®|HX2 is a true native NDI® stream from the camera
source. It is considered a better implementation than the previous generation,
allowing for a more reliable, lower latency video. It shares very similar
features to true NDI®, such as discovery options, ability to carry metadata,
and control of low level network transmission. (TCP)
You will also not need any drivers for NDI®|HX2, as NDI 4 will be used to
decode it. This makes it a lot easier on previous versions of equipment. For
more info on the differences between the three different types of NDI®, please
view the next page.
| Parameter | NDI® | NDI®IHX | NDI®IHX2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | TCP/UDP/Mutti-TCP | UDP (TCP) | TCP/UDP/Mutti-TCP |
| Image Format | Size / Aspect Independent | Size / Aspect Independent | Size / |
Aspect Independent
Tally Feedback| Yes| Yes| Yes
Bidirectional Device Control| Yes| Yes| Yes
Integrated Alpha Channel| Yes| No| No
Compression| NDI® Codec| HX (1-1.264)| H.264/H.265
Connection| Socket, Unicast / Multicast and FEC| Unicast/MultiCast| Socket,
Unicast / Multicast and FEC
HD (1080i) Data Rate| – 100 Mbit/s| 8-20 Mbit/s| 1-50 Mbit/s
Essence Packing| Discrete Audio, Metadata and Video Frame packets, single
connection| Delivered as Discrete Audio, Metadata and Video Frame packets, ,
single connection| DiscreteAudio, Metadata and Video Frame packets, single
connection
Infrastructure| Gigabit / Load Balanced Multi NIC / 10GBit| Gigabit /
Wireless| Gigabit / Wireless
Sendai Discovery| Bonjour (mDNS), NDI® Access (manual), Server (NDI®4)|
automatic via HX Driver| Bonjour (mDNS), NDI® Access (manual), Server (NDI®4)
API| free license, SDK Libraries for Win(x86) Mac, , Linux(x86 & ARM), iOS,
FPGA reference| hardware encode. Decode
with NDI® Libraries| Send with NDI® Embedded SDK, Receive with Free ND1®
Libranes
So how does the HD-NDI-200 play into all this?
Being one of the first Full-HD POV NDI® on the market, we aim to give
everyone a chance at fulfilling their streaming or video capturing needs.
Using NDI® to setup studios in seconds is easier to do than setting up old BNC
cabling, or running out of HDMI repeaters to finish a job. With more
reliability and efficient data transfer,we picture future studios running off
NDI®, and moving more towards an IP infrastructure. The HD-NDI-200 is also
extremely cost-effective, making it possible for studios to capture multiple
angles one camera simply can’t.
Warranty and Support:
Warranty:
AIDA Imaging warrants its cameras and items to be free from defects under
normal use. With that in mind, we fulfill 2 years of warranty from the date of
purchase unless otherwise noted. Please refer to our website for more
information at: aidaimaging.com/support
Support:
If you would like additional support or explanation on anything on this
manual, please feel free to go to our FAQ page on our website at
aidaimaging.com/support. If you are in need
of additional help, or have any general questions, please feel free to contact
us in these various ways:
Telephone: 909.333.7421
Email: [email protected]
Website: aidaimaging.com/support
We are open yearly, Mon-Fri 8A.M. to 5P.M. PST, excluding major holidays and
events.
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