zowieTek 4K Field Video Camera User Guide

zowieTek 4K Field Video Camera User Guide

Instructions for Use

Instructions for Use

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference

Packing list

Device Interface Description

1. RS232 Connector
2. LAN/POE+/NDI |HX3
3. 3.5mm Audio Input
4. DC 12V
5. HDMI Output
6. SDI Output
7. RS485/422 Connector

Installation and connection

Equipment Installation

Attach the unit to the mounting arm and secure it using the tripod screw holes on the bottom of the device to the mounting arm.

Remove the back cover, thread the cable and the provided wire rope through the back cover, and connect them to the rear of the device as shown.

Example system configuration

MediCam can be combined with MediDVR, monitors and other equipment to form a personalized system. For example, users can use the keyboard, panel buttons, computer, tablet, etc. to set the white balance, exposure, focus, and image parameters of Medical.

**System configuration diagram:

**

Connect Network

Connect the MediCam to a network with router or DHCP capability using a network cable.

Connect or

The RS232 pin definition is as follows:

Female

1| DCD| Transmit Data
2| TXD| Transmit Data
3| RXD| Receive Data
4| DTR| Data Terminal Ready
5| GND| System Ground
6| DSR| Data Set Ready
7| RTS| Request to Send
8| CTS| Clear to Send
9| RI| Ring Indicator

To ensure that RXD on one end is connected to TXD on the other end, please first check the RS232 interface of the controlling device.

If the RS232 interface of the controlling device is male, please select direct connection. The connection method is as shown in the figure below:

If the RS232 interface of controlling device is female, a cross connection is required. The connection method is as shown in the figure below:

For the RS485 interface, please select the direct connection method for connection. The connection method is as shown in the figure below:

For the RS422 interface, please select the direct connection method for connection. The connection method is as shown in the figure below

Connect Power Supply

1. DC Power Supply
   After the DC power adapter supplies power to the MediCam, the status indicator will light up.
   

2.  PoE power supply
   MediCam can also be powered over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) without a power adapter. If powered by PoE, a network cable must be connected to a PoE network switch with at least CAT5e cable.

Login the Web Console
MediCam provides four convenient and fast ways to log in to the web control interface.

1. IP address
   MediCam’s DHCP is on by default. Please connect the HDMI/ SDI output to the monitor, the IP address will be automatically displayed in the upper left corner for a period of time after MediCam is turned on; or click the MENU button to call out the OSD menu instantly to check the IP address. Input the IP address in the browser of mobile phones or computers in the same LAN to login the web control interface.
   

2. Login to MediCam by mDNS
   Please enter http://medicam-xxxxx.local in your computer or mobile phone browser
   

3. Log in to MediCam by device discover
   If you already have MediCam or ZowieBox, you can also log in to the new MediCam by device discover, log in to the web control page, and click “Setting->Dashboard” to use the discovery function. After clicking “Scan”, find the serial number of the device that matches with the new MediCam label and click it to the web control interface of the device.
   

4. Fail-safe IP
   When the connected network does not have DHCP function, when MediCam is directly connected to the computer via a network cable, or other unknown errors occur, the IP of MediCam will change to a failsafe IP (192.168.5.168). Please add 192.168.5.x network segment to your computer to log in the web control interface. For detailed configuration, please refer to the user manual.
   Notes:
   User name: admin; Password: admin

5. Control from your iPad or iPhone
   If users need to use mobile phone to log in the web control interface after logging in the web control interface on the computer side, please make sure that the mobile phone and MediCam are in the same LAN, and scan the QR code at the bottom left corner of the web page to log in the web control interface.

Operation Interface

Buttons

Multi-Function

Pressing the Fn button allows you to use +- for different operations, as shown in the table below:

FN| +|
---|---|---
EV level (Default)| Increase EV level| Decrease EV level
Brightness| Increase brightness| Increase brightness
Record/Photo| Start/End record| Take photo
Manual focus| Far| Near

Status Indicator

The working status of MediCam can be obtained according to different colours.

Encoding Mode

NDI Mode

MediCam has two working modes, normal encoding mode, and NDI encoding mode. It supports up to 4k30 output and encoding; supports encoding RTSP, RTMP(S), SRT and NDI (HX/HX2/HX3) streams.

To switch to NDI encoding mode, please login the web control interface and click “Setting-> System-> NDI” to make sure NDI is activated.

After logging into the web control interface, click “Setting- >Streaning->NDI” to open the NDI button and reboot to enable NDI encoding mode.

NDI Connection Compatible software:

After MediCam is switched to NDI encoding mode, it supports most of NDI software to discover MediCam automatically in the same LAN, for example, selecting the device you need to play directly in NDI 5 Tool.

Notes :

If the computer cannot search all NDI settings:

A. Check when your computer can log in MediCam’s web control interface.
B. Please close the VPN and other related software.
C. Please check whether you are using a private network or public network, and check whether all NDI software is allowed to pass through the “Allow an app through the firewall”.

Local Stream

Through local streaming, users can view the effect of encoding settings in real time on the same LAN.

1. Click “Streaming->Local” in the web control interface.
2. Click the icon on the right to copy the address of the primary or secondary stream.
   

Internet Stream

1. Click “Streaning->Live” on the webpage.
2. Click “+Add” to create a new network streaming task.
3. Select the same protocol as the streaming address, enter the streaming address and key, and you can skip the streaming key.
4. Entering the name of the network flow task and click save, the name will be shown in the preview interface for operation.
5. Turn on the Push Stream button to start pushing stream.
   

Restore Factory Settings and Reboot

1. Restart MediCam Click “System->Default->Restart” in the web control interface.
2. Restore MediCam to factory settings:
3. Click “System->Default->Restore factory default settings” in the web control interface.
4. Click the panel button MENU to bring up the OSD and select Restore Factory Settings.

Firmware Upgradding

1. Click “System->Upgrade” in the web control interface.
2. Click to select the file to upload the correct firmware.
3. Click to upgrade.

Notes:

After clicking Upgrade, MediCam will be automatically upgraded and rebooted. This process will take a few minutes. During this period, please keep the network of MediCam smooth and stable power supply, otherwise it will lead to upgrade failure.

Warranty

We offer your 4K Field Video Camera: Lifetime software maintenance

For answers to FAQs and information, please visit:

https://www.zowietek.com/knowledge-base
https://www.zowietek.com/

Or contact us:
support@zowietek.com

A professional video camera, streaming, recording solution provider Since 2004

Zowietek Electronics, Ltd.
2218 Hunan Road, West Wing
1701Pudong, Shanghai, China
PN:30631-XYZ

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