Web Interface

You can connect to PTZ-12G & PTZ-NDI cameras over an IP network to configure them and to view live video (only for PTZ-12G or PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled).

This section describes how to connect to a camera, and describes the camera’s built-in web interface. It also provides information about viewing an RTSP video stream.

Topics include the following:

• “Connecting to the Web Interface”
• “Web Interface Features”
• “Viewing RTSP Video Stream (PTZ-12G or PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled)”

Connecting to the Web Interface

You can connect to a camera via a network switch or router, or by connecting a network cable directly from the camera to your computer.

note

Network cable type must be CAT6 (minimum).

To connect via a network switch or router:

1. Connect a network cable between the camera and the network switch or router (Figure ??).

Figure 1 - Connecting over an IP Network

To connect directly, using a network cable:

1. Connect a network cable between the camera and your computer.

   

   Figure 2 - Connecting Directly using a Network Cable

2. Configure the IP address , Subnet mas k, and Default gateway on your computer so it is on the same network segment as the camera (Figure ??).

   tip

   The camera’s factory-set default IP address is 192.168.100.100 . Each device on the network must have a unique IP address.

Figure 3 - Configuring the IP Address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway

To Access the Web Interface:

1. In a web browser, navigate to the IP address of the camera.

   tip

   The factory-set default IP address is 192.168.100.100 . Each device on the network must have a unique IP address.

   The login page appears.

   

   Figure 4 - Login Page

2. Type a valid User Name and Password , and then click the Login button.

   tip

   The default User Name is admin . The default Password is 9999 . If this is the first login, you are prompted to change the password.

   The web interface appears (Figure ??).

   

   Figure 5 - Web Interface for a PTZ-12G Camera

3. Note : Live video in the web interface is available only for PTZ-12G or PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled. To view live video from a PTZ-NDI camera, you can use the NDI® Studio Monitor tool, which is part of a free NDI Tools package available through https://ndi.tv/tools.

Web Interface Features

This section describes the web interface for PTZ-12G & PTZ-NDI cameras.

It includes the following topics:

• “Login Page”
• “Live View Page”
• “Add / Edit Users Page”
• “Settings: Configuration Page”
• “Settings: Video Page”
• “Settings: Camera Page”
• “Settings: Picture Settings Page”
• “Settings: Audio Settings Page”
• “Settings: Network Settings Page”
• “Settings: Date / Time Page”
• “Maintenance: Firmware Upgrade Page”
• “Maintenance: Error Log Page”
• “Maintenance: Security Page”
• “Maintenance: System Service Page”
• “Maintenance: Reboot Page”

Login Page

This section describes features available on the Login page (Figure ??).

Figure 6 - Login Page

Table 1

No.	Item	Function Descriptions
1	User Name	Enter user account (default: admin)
2	Password	Enter user password (default: 9999) If this is the first login, you are prompted to change the password, and the Add / Edit Users page appears. For more information, see “Add / Edit Users Page”.
3	Language selection	Sets the language for the web interface. Options include English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.
4	Remember Password	Saves user account name and password to the browser. When you log in next time, there is no need to re-enter them.
5	Login button	Logs in to the web interface.

Live View Page

This section describes features available on the Live View page (Figure ??).

Figure 7 - Live View Page

Table 2

No	Item	Function Descriptions
1	Pan / Tilt setting	Adjust the Pan/Tilt position of the camera.
2	Preset setting	Type or select a preset number, and then do one of the following: To save the current camera position as the preset, click Save. To recall the preset, click Load. To delete the preset, click Clear.
3	Zoom ratio	Adjusts the zoom position of the camera lens.
4	Preview window	Shows live video from the camera (only for PTZ-12G or PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled).
5	Power button	Turns camera power On or places it in Standby mode.
6	Switch to Full Screen	Switches the preview window to full screen (only for PTZ-12G or PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled).

Add / Edit Users Page

This section describes features available on the Add / Edit Users page (Figure ??).

Figure 8 - Add / Edit Users Page

Table 3

No	Item	Function Descriptions
1	User Name Password Confirm Password	Enter a user name and password to add a new user. Use only letters and numbers. No symbols.
2	Permission setting	All user types can view live video (for PTZ-12G or PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled). Operators can also modify settings. Administrators (Admin) can modify settings and manage users.
3	Applying settings	Click OK to apply the user settings, or click Cancel to cancel changes.
4	List of accounts	Edit — Enables you to modify the user password and user permissions. Delete — Deletes the user account

Settings: Configuration Page

This section describes features available on the Settings > Configuration page (Figure ??).

Figure 9 - Settings > Configuration Page

Table 4

No.	Item	Function Descriptions
1	Resolution	Sets the resolution of the camera. Supported resolutions are as follows: 3840 x 2160/59.94p (default) 3840 x 2160/50p 3840 x 2160/29.97p 3840 x 2160/25p 1080p/59.94 1080i/59.94 1080p/50 1080i/50 1080p/29.97 1080p/25 720p/59.94 720p/50 After switching to the resolution, the camera restarts. Refresh the browser view. Note: For PTZ-NDI cameras, if resolution is to 1080i/59.94 or 1080i/50, NDI|HX2 output is 1080p.
2	Output Source	Options for PTZ-12G and PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled: HDMI + Streaming HDMI + UVC via USB port Options for PTZ-NDI with NDI enabled: HDMI + NDI (NDI|HX2 protocol) HDMI + UVC via USB port Note: For UVC output, only 3840 x 2160 29.97p or lower resolutions are supported.
3	HDMI Format	Select YUV422 / YUV420 / RGB Note: YUV420 is exposed and supported when set to a 4K formats.
4	Overlay	Sets the content at the top left and top right of the screen. The supported options are as follows: Off Date and Time Text Note: For text selections, a fillable text field populates to the right of the drop down menu. Enter desired text here.
5	Apply	After the setting has been modified, click this button to apply the setting.

Settings: Video Page

This section describes features available on the Settings > Video page (Figure ??).

Figure 10 - Settings > Video Page for a PTZ-12G Camera

Table 5

No	Item	Function Descriptions
1	Camera ID	Modify the camera name Camera names are limited to 1 - 12 characters Characters are limited to uppercase and lowercase letters or numbers. Slashes (/), spaces, and special symbols are not allowed.
2	Camera Location	Modify the location of the camera, such as Meeting Room 1 Camera location is limited to 1 - 12 characters Characters are limited to uppercase and lowercase letters or numbers. Slashes (/), spaces, and special symbols are not allowed.
3	NDI|HX	Modify the NDI|HX connection by selecting On or Off. This setting is only available on PTZ-NDI. Note: When NDI|HX is On, the Group Name text box appears. The default setting is Public, which leaves the stream exposed to anyone with access to the network. To set a unique group name, create the same group name in NDI Tools > NDI Access Manager.
4	Stream 1 Stream 2 Stream 3	Click a Stream tab to configure the associated RTSP video stream. Note: The Stream tabs are available only when Settings > Configuration > Output Source is set to HDMI + Streaming. Streams are available on PTZ-NDI when NDI|HX is turned off. For information about settings on each Stream tab, see “Streaming Parameter Settings”.
5	Enable Stream	Enables / Disables the streaming channel. This setting is available on PTZ-12G or PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled.
6	Apply	Apply any changes made.
7	UVC	Note: The UVC tab is available only when Settings > Configuration > Output Source is set to HDMI + UVC. Encode (Codec) Format: 3840 x 2160 29.97 / 25 fps — H.264 Less than 1080p (inclusive) — H.264/MJPEG Resolution is based on Settings > System Settings > Resolution. Note: For 3840 x 2160 resolution, UVC is supported for only for a frame rate of 29.97 fps or lower.

Streaming Parameter Settings

The following table describes video streaming settings available on the three Stream tabs. Video streaming is available on PTZ-12G or PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled.

Table 6

Function		Stream 1	Stream 2	Stream 3
Encode Format		H.265	H.264
Resolution		4K/1080p/720p	1080/p720p	640 x 360
Frame Rate		Setting according to the supported resolution
Bit Rate (kbps)	Range	2,000 - 20,000	2,000 - 20,000	512 - 5,000
	Factory Default	7,000	7,000	1,000
Rate Control		CBR / VBR
IP Ratio		Setting according to the supported resolution

Settings: Camera Page

This section describes features available on the Settings > Camera page (Figure ??).

Figure 11 - Settings > Camera Page

Table 7

No	Item	Function
1	Zoom ratio	Adjusts the zoom-in or zoom-out ratio.
2	Exposure	Mode: Select exposure mode (Automatic/Shutter Priority/Aperture Priority/ Manual). Exposure Comp. Level: Select exposure compensation level. Gain: The gain limit is adjustable when the exposure mode is set to Manual. Iris: The size of aperture is adjustable when the exposure mode is set to Manual or Aperture Priority. WDR: Set the level of wide dynamic range (WDR) in order to obtain better images Shutter Speed: The shutter speed is adjustable when the exposure mode is set to Manual or Shutter Priority.
3	White Balance	Mode: Select the color temperature mode Auto Indoor Outdoor One Push WB ATW Manual Sodium Lamp 3000 K 4300 K 5000 K 6500 K 8000 K Open Push WB: One push color temperature is adjustable when the white balance mode is set to One Push WB. Manual Red/Blue: Manually adjust blue/red color temperature
4	Focus	Mode: Select manual/automatic focus Focus Range: The focusing range is adjustable when the focus mode is set to Manual. AF Sensitivity: Set automatic focus sensitivity AF Frame: Set automatic focus range Zoom Tracking: Maintains focus while zooming in or out in MF mode. When On, AF maintains focus as the camera zooms in/out. When Off, the camera enables curve tracking, where the focus is automatically corrected based on a calibration curve when the camera zooms. Note: When you change this setting, the video feed is temporarily interrupted. PTZ Assist: Set Auto Focus in manual mode Smart AF: Turn on this function and AF will mainly focus on the face. Note: Changing this setting causes a temporary interruption of video output.
5	Mirror	Mirror: Set automatic flip mode [Off / Mirror / Flip / Mirror + Flip]
6	Pan Tilt Zoom	Pan/Tilt Limit: Enables / disables customized Pan and Tilt limits: Pan Right Limit — Limits panning to the right (0° to 170°) Pan Left Limit — Limits panning to the right (0° to -170°) Tilt Up Limit — Limits upward panning (0° to 90°) Tilt Down Limit — Limits downward panning (0° to -30°) Pan Flip: Reverses video image horizontally Tilt Flip: Reverses video image vertically Preset Speed: Sets the maximum rotation speed of the cradle head when a preset is recalled PTZ Speed Comp: When On, the Pan and Tilt velocity varies based on the Zoom position. When Zoom is near, the Pan and Tilt axes move more slowly. When Zoom is far, the Pan and Tilt axes move more quickly. Initial Position: Sets the camera lens to return to the last operated position (Last MEM) or the first preset position (1st Preset) after POWER ON. Tip: The first preset position is number 0. Motionless Preset: When the function is enabled, the screen freezes while a preset is being recalled. Freeze is released after preset is completed. D-Zoom Limit: Sets the maximum digital zoom limit (x1 - x12). This affects the range of the zoom slider on the Live View page and Settings: Camera page. PTZ Motion Sync: When On, the velocity of the Pan, Tilt, and Zoom axes during preset recall are scaled to make them all arrive at their destinations simultaneously.
7	Tally Lamp	Tally Lamp: Enables /Disables the Tally Lamp. Note: When Tally Lamp is disabled, it cannot receive VISCA commands to enable or disable it. Tally CMMD Mode: Impacts how the camera handles tally commands from a VISCA controller. Use normal operation and when connecting DashBoard to the camera, unless otherwise specified by the controller software manufacturer.

Settings: Picture Settings Page

This section describes features available on the Settings > Picture page (Figure ??).

Figure 12 - Settings > Picture Page

Table 8

No	Item	Function Descriptions
1	Picture Effect	Set picture effect, Off/Neg/Black and White
2	2D NR settings	2D noise reduction settings
3	3D NR settings	3D noise reduction settings
4	Image mode	Enables you to customize the image mode.
5	Image mode load	Click Default to reset picture settings to factory defaults.
6	Gamma	Gamma Level adjustment; Adjustable only when Image Mode is set to Custom.
7	Brightness	Brightness adjustment; Adjustable only when Image Mode is set to Custom.
8	Contrast	Contrast adjustment; Adjustable only when Image Mode is set to Custom.
9	Saturation	Saturation adjustment of the image; Adjustable only when Image Mode is set to Custom.
10	Sharpness	Adjust the sharpness of the image

Settings: Audio Settings Page

This section describes features available on the Settings > Audio page (Figure ??).

Figure 13 - Settings > Audio Page

Table 9

No	Item	Function Descriptions
1	Open audio	Turns on/off sound
2	Audio Input setting type	Sets MIC In/Line In
3	Audio Volume	Adjusts Volume
4	Audio Delay	Turns on / off Audio Delay. Available only on PTZ-12G or PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled.
5	Audio Delay Time (ms)	Set Audio Delay Time (-1~-500ms) Available only on PTZ-12G or PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled.
6	Encode Type	AAC / G.711 Available on PTZ-12G or PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled.
7	Encode sample rate	Set Encode sample rate 48 KHz (AAC) 44.1 KHz (AAC) 16 KHz (AAC) 16 KHz (G.711) 8 KHz (G.711) Available on PTZ-12G or PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled.

Settings: Network Settings Page

This section describes features available on the Settings > Network page (Figure ??).

Figure 14 - Settings > Network Page

Table 10

No	Item	Function Descriptions
1	Network	Network settings of camera. Change of setting is available when DHCP function is Off.
2	RTMP Setting	Copy the RTMP web address provided by the RTMP service platform and paste it to the RTMP connection address to publish the camera images on the RTMP service platform. You must also enter the Stream Key, and optionally select the Require Password Authentication check box to input an Account and Password. Tip: Before you can start live streaming to YouTube, audio must be enabled. For more information, see “Settings: Audio Settings Page”). Note: RTMP and RTMPS are available on PTZ-12G or PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled.
3	RTSP Setting	Enable/Disable Multicast. It is suggested to enable Multicast when the number of users online watching the live image simultaneously is more than four. RTSP is available on PTZ-12G or PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled. Note: When PTZ-NDI has NDI enabled, the Enable Mutlicast check-box has two fields associated with it: IP Setting and Netmask.
4	MPEG-TS Setting	Set MPEG-TS format. Select Stream Source 1 or 2. Enter the MPEG-TS IP address. Enter port number, which must be set in the range above 1024 with a maximum value of 9999. IMPORTANT: Avoid using the following port numbers, as they are used by the camera: 8554, 8556, 8557, 8080, 80, 81, 9090, 23. MPEG-TS is available on PTZ-12G of PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled.
5	SRT Setting	Set the field of SRT and then check the item to open SRT streaming. After the SRT streaming is opened, it will be connected automatically upon startup. Select the Connection Mode as either Caller or Listener. Enter the URL and port number, which must be set in the range above 1024 with a maximum value of 9999. IMPORTANT: Avoid using the following port numbers, as they are used by the camera: 8554, 8556, 8557, 8080, 9090, 1935. 4) Enter the Stream ID. 5) Delay time is for 20 to 8000 microseconds. The default value is 120 microseconds SRT is available on PTZ-12G or PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled.
6	SNTP Setting Tab and Port Setting Tab	SNTP Tab: Set SNTP Server IP. Port Setting Tab (Figure ??): Set the HTTP Port number (default is 80) Set the HTTPS Port number (default is 81) Note: Port numbers can be changed only when DHCP is Off.
7	Tracking Data Out	Configures output method and destination for FreeD position tracking data: Enable — enables/disables output of FreeD tracking data. When tracking data is enabled, a warning message appears (Figure ??). To enable tracking data output, click Yes. Note: Only FreeD type D1 message structures are supported. Note: Generation of FreeD tracking data puts a high processing load on the camera. When tracking is used in conjunction with video streaming and VISCA control, the timing of the FreeD data transmission may be adversely affected. No other aspects of camera performance should be impacted. Note: Tracking data is temporarily interrupted by some camera actions, such as changing video output resolution or mode, changing the audio or video configuration, and opening the on-screen menu. Serial Output — Tracking data transmitted as serial data IP Output — Tracking data transmitted over IP: Destination IP: Specify IP address of destination device Port: Specify port number of destination device

Settings: Date / Time Page

This section describes features available on the Settings > Date / Time page (Figure ??).

Figure 15 - Settings > Date / Time Page

Table 11

No	Item	Function Descriptions
1	Time in Camera	Displays the current date and time of the camera.
2	Set Time	Set Manually — Enables you to manually set the date and 24-hour time. Synchronize with Computer Time — Sets the camera time according to the computer time. Synchronize with SNTP Server — Sets the camera time synchronously with the SNTP server. For information about setting the SNTP server address, see “Settings: Network Settings Page”.

Maintenance: Firmware Upgrade Page

This section describes features available on the Maintenance > FW Upgrade page (Figure ??).

Figure 16 - Maintenance > FW Upgrade Page

Table 12

Item	Function Description
Choose File and Upgrade	When you upgrade camera firmware, user credentials and presets are retained. IMPORTANT: Before you upgrade, contact Ross Video Technical Support for the latest upgrade file and for instructions. Use firmware upgrade files provided by Ross Video only.

Maintenance: Error Log Page

This section describes features available on the Maintenance > Error Log page (Figure ??).

Figure 17 - Maintenance > Error Log Page

Table 13

Item	Function Descriptions
Error Log	If the camera encounters an error, an error code appears in the log. After you review the log, click the Clear button to reset the log.

Maintenance: Security Page

This section describes features available on the Maintenance > Security page (Figure ??).

Figure 18 - Maintenance > Security Page

Table 14

No	Item	Function Descriptions
1	802.1x Setting	Enable/Disable 802.1x Protocol. Setting can be made after enabling. In order to enable this function, the network router must support 802.1x Protocol.

Maintenance: System Service Page

This section describes features available on the Maintenance > System Service page (Figure ??).

Figure 19 - Maintenance > System Service Page

Table 15

No	Item	Function Descriptions
1	Factory Reset Reset to the default	To apply factory default settings, click the Reset button, and then click Yes to confirm. Settings are applied as follows: Ethernet: ◦ DHCP is turned On. ◦ IP address is set to 192.168.100.100. Tip: After reset, use the remote control unit to turn DHCP off or to set the IP address. Picture settings revert to factory defaults. FreeD position tracking data is turned off. Presets are retained. User Names and Passwords for the web interface revert to a single default user profile: ◦ User Name: admin ◦ Password: 9999 Note: Only users with Administrator authority can perform a factory reset.
2	Setting	The web page setting parameters can be exported from the computer and imported/applied to another camera.
3	Control Port Setting	Communication protocol related settings for connection with RS-232/RS422 communication. Note: To control PTZ-12G & PTZ-NDI cameras using the DashBoard PTZ Camera Control Plugin, Protocol must be set to VISCA.

Maintenance: Reboot Page

This section describes features available on the Maintenance > Reboot page (Figure ??).

Figure 20 - Maintenance > Reboot Page

Table 16

No	Item	Function Descriptions
1	Reboot	Reboots immediately.
2	Disable	Disables the reboot settings.
3	Daily reboot	Sets a daily reboot time. Synchronize the camera’s clock with an SNTP server to set daily reboot. For more information, see “Settings: Date / Time Page”.
4	Timed Reboot	Set the reboot time, and then click Apply.

About Page

This section describes features available on the About page (Figure ??).

Figure 21 - About Page

Table 17

No	Item	Function Descriptions
1	Camera ID	Displays the camera name.
2	Firmware Version	Displays the firmware version installed on the camera.
3	Detail Information	Displays list of individual firmware components included in the installed firmware version.
4	Serial No.	Displays the camera serial number.
5	Uptime	Displays the amount of time the camera has been on.

Viewing RTSP Video Stream (PTZ-12G or PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled)

The PTZ-12G and PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled output an RTSP video stream. You can view this video output in an RTSP-compatible playback application such as VLC media player.

To view the RTSP stream in VLC media player:

1. In the camera’s web interface, navigate to Settings > Configuration .

2. Set the resolution.

3. Set the Output Sourc e to HDMI + Streaming .

4. Navigate to Settings > Video .

   The Video page appears (Figure ??).

   

   Figure 22 - The Settings > Video Page

5. Configure settings for each video stream (1, 2, 3), as required

6. In VLC media player, open a network stream, and specify the URL for the stream:

   • Stream 1 — PTZ-12G or PTZ-NDI with NDI disabled:
     Main Streaming (@H.265) — rtsp:// camera_IP :8554/hevc
   • Stream 2 — Sub1 Streaming (@H.264) — rtsp:// camera_IP :8557/h264
   • Stream 3 — Sub2 Streaming (@H.264) — rtsp:// camera_IP :8556/h264
   note

   In the paths listed above, replace camera_IP with the IP address of the PTZ camera.

   Figure ?? and Figure ?? show how to open a network stream and specify the URL for Stream 1 , based on a camera with an IP address of 192.168.4.48 .

Figure 23 - Opening a Network Stream in VLC Media Player

Figure 24 - Specifying a Stream URL in VLC Media Player