Bird Dog 4K UHD Box Camera User Manual

June 1, 2024
Bird Dog

Bird Dog 4K UHD Box Camera User Manual

NOTICE!
Specific frequencies of electromagnetic field may affect the image of the camera!

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Product Description

No. Name
1 Lens
2 Mics
3 ToF
4 Tally Light
5 Zoom+/Menu Key
6 Zoom-/Menu Key
7 Bri+/Menu Key
8 Bri-/Menu Key
9 Auto/Manual Focus Key
10 Freeze Key
11 Scene Key
12 Menu Key
No. Name
13 RS485 Interface
14 Standby LED
15 Line In
16 DC 12V Interface
17 Reset Key
18 USB-C UVC
19 USB Host
20 3G-SDI Connector
21 HDMI Connector
22 PoE / LAN
23 Line Out
24 Power LED

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

PTZ Camera

Remote Controller

DC 12V Power Supply

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

  • During the installation and use of the product, strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the country and the specific region is required.
  • Please use the power adapter provided with this product.
  • Do not connect multiple devices to the same power adapter (exceeding the adapter’s load capacity may generate excessive heat or cause a fire).
  • When installing this product with a tripod, ensure that the product is securely fixed, and do not power it on until all installations are complete.
  • To prevent heat buildup, maintain proper ventilation around the product.
  • If the product emits smoke, strange odors, or unusual noises, immediately turn off the power, unplug the power cord, and contact the dealer promptly.
  • This product is not waterproof; please keep it dry.
  • This product has no user-serviceable parts.
    Damages resulting from user disassembly are not covered by the warranty

FEATURES DESCRIPTION

  • 4Kp60 UHD
    A full-frame rate ultra-high-definition solution for clearer and smoother visuals.

  • 12x/20x Optical Zoom
    MAKI Ultra comes in two model: 12x or 20x optical zoom.

  • On-body Buttons
    Convenient for customers to perform common camera functions on-site, reducing dependence on the remote control.

  • 3G-SDI
    3G-SDI output better meets the requirements of the professional field for image clarity and smoothness.

  • Multiple Interfaces
    Supports HDMI, SDI, USB, and network outputs, adapting well to diverse application scenarios.

  • TOF
    Time-of-Flight (TOF) module to improve close-range focusing speed, enhancing the user experience.

  • Built-in Microphone
    Integrated microphone array with unidirectional sound pickup, pickup range of up to 6 meters, and a unique noise suppression algorithm for perfect voice reproduction.

  • Dual Infrared Receivers
    Front and rear dual infrared perception design significantly expands the infrared reception range, enhancing the remote control operating experience.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Feature MAKI ULTRA 12x MAKI ULTRA 20x
IMAGING
Image Sensor 1/2.8 inches, CMOS 1/2.8 inches, CMOS
Optical Zoom 20x 12x
Video Format 2160p @ 60/50/30/25fps1080p @ 60/50/30/25fps720p @

60/50/30/25fps
Horizontal angle of view| 72.8° (W) ~ 6.8° (T)| 61.2° (W) ~ 3.38° (T)
Vertical angle of view| 44.1° (W) ~ 3.8° (T)| 35.3° (W) ~ 1.9° (T)
Aperture| F1.6 ~ 3.5| F1.8 ~ 2.68
Focus| TOF, Auto, Manual
Exposure| Auto, Shutter Priority, Iris Priority, Manual
Backlight Compensation| Yes
Digital Noise Reduction| Yes
SNR| >55dB
Effective Pixels| >8.4 Megapixels
MECHANICAL|
Physical Buttons| Quantity: 8; Features: Zoom operation, focus operation, brightness adjustment, menu control, image freezing, and mode switching.
I/O INTERFACE|
Video Interfaces| 1 x HDMI: Version 2.0; 1 x 3G-SDI: BNC , 800mVp-p, 75Ω, as per SMPTE 424M standard, USB-C UVC 1.1
Video Compression Format| H.264 / H.265
LAN| 100M/1000M adaptive Ethernet Support: PoE(802.3af)
Network Protocol| NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3
Control Protocol| VISCA Baud Rate: 38400/9600/4800/2400, VISCA-IP, NDI
Control Interface| RS485: 2 pin phoenix port, TYPE-C (UVC1.1)
Audio I/O| 1 × Line In, 3.5mm Jack; 1 × Line Out, 3.5mm Jack, Built-in Mic
USB| 1 × USB3.0,Type-C (UVC 1.1)
GENERAL PARAMETER|
Power Input| DC 005-2.0mm type (DC IN 12V)
Input Voltage| DC 12V /PoE(802.3af)
Input Current| 1.5A(Max.)
Power Consumption| 18W (Max)
Dimension (WHD)| 161.4mm 79mm 80.3mm

REMOTE CONTROL

**KEY DESCRIPTION

**

  1. Standby/Power On Key
    In standby, press to power on ; After power on, press to enter standby.

  2. Number Keys
    To set preset or call preset.

  3. PRESET Key
    Set preset: Successively press [PRESET] + Number key (0-9).

  4. HOME Key
    Confirm selection or press to turn camera lens back tot the middle position.

  5. Return Key
    Press to return to the previous menu.

  6. ZOOM Keys
    SLOW: Zoom In [+] or Zoom Out [-] slowly.
    FAST: Zoom In [+] or Zoom Out [-] fast.

  7. L/R SET Key
    Standard: Simultaneously press [L/R SET] + 1.
    Reverse: Simultaneously press [L/R SET] + 2.

  8. FOCUS Keys
    Auto/Manual/Far/Near Focus.

  9. CAMERA SELECT Keys
    Press to control the camera.

  10. IR Remote Control Key
    Successively press [*] + [#] + [F1]/[F2]/[F3]/[F4]: Set address of the camera 1/2/3/4. If you want to control, press 1/2/3/4 in “CAMERA SELECT”.

  11. RESET Key
    Clear preset position: Successively press [RESET] + Number key (0-9).

  12. Direction Control Key
    After zooming, move the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow.

  13. MENU Key
    Press to enter or exit OSD Menu.

  14. BACKLIGHT Key
    Turn on/off backlight compensation.

  15. P/T RST Key
    Only applicable to PTZ cameras.

DIMENSIONS

DimensionINSTALLATION

Installation

PRODUCT CONNECTIONS

Product Connection

WEB CONFIGURATION PANEL

BirdDog cameras have a web interface (also known as BirdUI) that is displayed by your computer browser and can be used to configure your camera remotely.

In order to access to the dedicated panel, you will need to login via web browser by inserting the correct address IP as a web link.

An alternative way is through NDI® Studio Monitor application:

  1. Click on the gear icon on the bottom right of the Studio Monitor window.
  2. In the displayed window, type the default password ‘birddog’ (all lower case) and click the OK button. The dashboard window is displayed.

The dashboard shows important basic camera settings. For now, check that the displayed Status is Active and take note of the frame rate that is currently output from the camera (displayed under NDI® connection info). This frame rate should be set identically for all cameras according to the requirements of your production.

Defaut camera IP: 192.168.100.100
Default password: birddog

Note:
For more information about the BirdUI, please visit BirdDog.tv/downloads, or, BirdDog.tv/birdui-overview

Bird Dog PTZ
MAKI Ultra

**System Utilization

**

Device Mode : Encode
Source Status : Streaming NDI

**Network Bandwidth

**

  • Dashboard
  • Network
  • System
  • AV Setup
  • Cam Control
  • Logout

Status

NDI VIdeo Stream Name: CAM
Video Format: 1080p59.94
Audio Status: Mute

Stream Info
Video Resolution: 1920×1080
Audio Channels: 2
Gen lock Status: Not Active
Video Frame Rate : 59.94
Audio Sample Rate: 48000
Network Mode: RUDP
Video Sample Rate : 4:2:2
Average Nitrate: 134Mbps
Streaming Protocol : NDI HX

System Details
System Name: birddog-MAKI
MCU Version: 1
Status: Active
Eth. IP Address : 192.168.100.100
Wi-Fi IP Address: 192.168.100.5
MAC address: e8:eb:1b:49:a6:78
Firmware Version: BirdDog_MKU1.0.2
Network Config Method : DHCP

Device Restart
RESTART

System Reboot
REBOOT

NETWORK SETUP

Network Setup

Ethernet Network Configuration
Most computer networks provide for both automatic and manual configuration of network devices and MAKI Ultra can accommodate both.

Static or DHCP
Here you can set the network configuration to either DHCP (default) or Static. DHCP simplifies the management of IP addresses on networks. No two hosts can have the same IP address, so assigning them manually can potentially lead to errors. If your network is set up for DHCP, this is generally the best configuration to choose.

If you do choose to go with a Static IP address, you’ll need to add the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address information according to the requirements of your network.

DHCP Timeout, Fallback IP address, Fallback Subnet Mask
You can set the timeout period during which the camera will look for a DHCP IP address. After this period, the camera will default to the designated fallback IP address.

This can be useful if you use your camera in other network environments. For example, if a DHCP server is available in your normal office or studio application, the camera will use the DHCP supplied IP address. If you then use the camera in another application without a DHCP server, your camera will always default to the known fallover IP address.

BirdDog Name
You can give your camera a meaningful name to make identification easier when viewing NDI® sources on a receiver such as a TriCaster, vMix or Studio Monitor. Be sure to make the name unique, as no two devices on the network should have the same name. The name can be any combination of ‘a-z, 0-9, and –‘.

After renaming your camera, navigate back to the Dashboard and click REBOOT DEVICE. The camera will re- initialize and you’ll be good to go.

Note:
Your computer will need to have ‘Bonjour’ services loaded in order to access the unit via it’s user defined name. Apple devices come pre-installed with Bonjour, while Windows devices need a plugin.

WARRANTY

5 Year Warranty
BirdDog P-series and X-series cameras feature a 5 year, global warranty. BirdDog prides itself on delivering the best possible products to customers, but if something was to go wrong, you can rest assured knowing that no matter where in the world you are, BirdDog has your back.

Read more at birddog.tv/warranty-terms

For support please contact  Help@BirdDog.tv
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