Full-HD Optical Zoom PTZ
PTZ-X12-IP | PTZ-NDI-X12 | PTZ-NDI-X18W/B|PTZ-X20-IP | PTZ-NDI-X20
User Manual
V3.1
AIDA
Table of Contents
1
Safety Guides
2
Packing List & Quick Start
4
Product Highlights & Camera Specs
6
Camera Interface & Dimension
8
IR Remote Controller
10
OSD Menu
12
Web Settings
18
VISCA Over IP
19
VISCA (RS-232) Port
20
VISCA Protocol
29
UVC Control
30
Warranty & Support
The information within this manual is subject to change at any time without prior notice*
NDI® is a registered trademark of Newtek Inc.*
Packing List
(CONTD)
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1. Before operation, please read all the instructions in the manual carefully. For your convenience,
please keep this manual.
2. The camera power input range is 100-240 VACv(50-60hz.) Ensure the power supply input is within this
rate before powering it on.
3. Camera power voltage = 12VDC, rated currency=2A. We suggest you use it with the original power
supply supplied in the packaging.
4. Please keep the power cable, video cable, and control cable in a dry, safe place out of any
obstructions.
5. Operational environment for the camera should be: 0°C-50°C/32°F-122°F, with humidity levels less
than 90%. To avoid any damage, do not place or pour anything on inside or on top of the camera.
6. Avoid placing any extra weight, stress, vibration or pressure on the camera during transportation,
storage, or operation.
7. Do not remove the camera housing or cover. Any attempt to self-repair or open the camera will void
all warranty.
8. Make sure the camera is on a fixed and balanced platform. Avoid any uneven surfaces.
9. Do no direct the camera towards strong / intensive light. Doing so could cause irreversible damage to
the camera sensor, thus voiding all warranty on the camera.
10. Use a dry cloth to clean the camera housing, along with a neutral cleaning agent if necessary. To
avoid damage on the camera lens, do not use strong or abrasive cleaning agents on the camera.
11. To avoid mechanical trouble, please do not hands to rotate the camera head. Please refrain from
touching or moving the camera while its in motion, as it can cause irreversible damage to the motor
mechanisms and thus voiding all warranty on the camera.
Power Supply Polarity Schematics:
Warning:
Video quality can be affected by specific frequencies of electromagnetic fields.
Packing List
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Check for the items below when opening the package!
EA
Quick Start
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AIDA PTZ Camera
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Power Adapter
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Power Cable
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RS232 Control
Cable
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USB 3.0 Cable
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Remote Control
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User Manual
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Double Sided Adhesive
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QC Certification
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Wall Mount
1.
Please ensure all the cabling is correct. (PTZ Outputs may vary per model, please
check the back of the camera to see which outputs you have.)
PTZ-X12/PTZ-X20 Model
PTZ-X18 Model
Packing List
(CONTD)
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Dial Switch (ARM)
SW-1
SW-2
Mode
1
OFF
OFF
Updating Mode
2
ON
OFF
Debugging Mode
3
OFF
ON
Undefined
4
ON
ON
Working Mode
Dial Switch
SW-3
SW-4
Instruction
1
OFF
OFF
Reserve
2
ON
OFF
Reserve
3
OFF
ON
Reserve
4
ON
ON
Reserve
Dial Switch (USB)
SW-5
SW-6
Instruction
1
OFF
OFF
Undefined
2
ON
OFF
Working Mode
3
OFF
ON
Updating Mode
4
ON
ON
Undefined
Product Highlights
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Contains a Sony Progressive CMOS Sensor providing 1920x1080 crisp HD resolution.
•
Wide angle optical lens options: 12x / 18x / 20x optical zoom.
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Full-HD video over IP, via H.264 or H.265 encoding.
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Contains traditional outputs such as HDMI, SDI, USB3.0, and RJ-45 for
RTSP/RTMP/SRT/NDI® streaming. (Outputs per model may vary.)
•
Support line-in function for unbalanced 3.5mm audio.
•
In-depth fully adjustable camera settings, such as exposure settings, image
parameters, and white balance.
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Supports PoE+ (rated at 24V 30W) which allows for single ethernet cable for control
and video over a single cable.
•
Fast and precise focusing after camera head movement for no-delay video quality.
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Smooth and quiet PTZ movements for sound-sensitive rooms
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Supports up to 10 presets via the remote, or 128 presets via RS232 / web UI.
•
Supports Sony Serial Visca and VISCA over IP. Also supports NDI control if
applicable.
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Supports in and out Serial Daisy Chaining for up to 7 PTZ cameras.
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Menu based parameters such as image flip and mirror for stress-free installations.
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Handheld remote can also be used to switch video formats fast, as well as change
camera IP via the menu.
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Free firmware updates to keep the camera up to date with the latest and greatest!
•
Supports UVC control with well known conferencing softwares.
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PTZ Menu supports both English and Spanish.
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Supports NDI® | Hx transmission (PTZ-NDI-X12, PTZ-NDI-X18W/B, PTZ-NDI-X20) only.
Camera Specs
Video Formats
(varies per
model)
HDMI
1920 x 1080 60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98
1920 x 1080 60i/59.94i/50i
1280 x 720 60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p
SDI
1920 x 1080 60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98
1920 x 1080 60i/59.94i/50i
1280 x 720 60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p
USB
1920 x 1080 60/50/30/25
1280 x 720 60/50/30
1280 x 720 60p/59.94p/50p/
RJ-45
PTZ-NDI-X12: 1920 x 1080 @ 3 ~ 60 1280 x 720 @ 3 ~ 60
PTZ-NDI-X20: 1920 x 1080 @ 3 ~ 60 1280 x 720 @ 3 ~ 60
PTZ-NDI-X18: 1920 x 1080 @ 3 ~ 30, 1280 x 720 @ 3 ~ 30
Camera Specs
(CONTD)
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Video Interface
HDMI (V1.4) 3G-SDI, RJ-45, USB 3.0
Sensor
SONY Progressive CMOS Sensor
Zoom
12x, 18x or 20x 0ptical Zoom
Lens Field of view per lens:
(X12) 79°(wide）~6.8°(Tele）(Subject at 20ft from camera)
(X18) 57°(wide）~4.2°(Tele）(Subject at 20ft from camera)
(X20) 57°(wide）~3.3°(Tele）(Subject at 20ft from camera)
Focal Length and Fstop no.:
(X12) f＝3.92(near)～47.32mm(far), F1.8(Wide)~2.8（Tele）
(X18) f＝5.2(near)～90mm(far), F1.5(Wide)~3.0（Tele）
(X20) f
＝
5.2(near)
～
98mm(far), F1.5(Wide)~3.0
（
Tele
）
Rotation Angle
Pan: -170°~+170°; Tilt: -30°~+90°
Rotation Speed
Pan: 0°~120°/s; Tilt: 0°~80°/s
Preset
Remote Controller: 10 RS-232: 128
Control Port
RS-232, RJ-45 (VISCA over IP), USB 3.0 (UVC 1.5), USB 2.0 (UVC 1.1)
Network Speed
1000M
Video Encode
H.264/H.265 (default: H.264)
Bit Rate Control
Variable Bit Rate, Constant Bit Rate
Video Bit Rate
1024kbps(min)~16384 kbps(max)
IP Protocol
IP, HTTP, RTSP, RTMP, DCHP, 0NVIF, VISCA over IP, NDI®
Line in
Supporting ACC audio coding
Daisy Chain
Support RS-232 serial daisy chain
Minimum Lux
0.01 Lux
White Balance
Auto/Manual/Indoor/Outdoor/One Push
Exposure
Auto/Manual/Bright/Shutter/Iris
Focus
Auto/Manual
Iris
Auto/Manual
Anti-Flicker
0FF/50Hz/60Hz
Image Voltage
DC12V/PoE+ (24V 30W)
Dimension
220mm x 173mm x 190mm/8.66" x 6.81" x 7.48"
Net Weight
1.4kg/3.1lbs
Camera Interface PTZ-X12, X20
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8
1.
Camera Lens
2.
Camera Base
3.
IR receiver panel
4.
Power/Tally
Indicator
5.
Dial Switches (AIDA
support only)
6.
¼” tripod mounting
hole
7.
WM Installation Holes
8.
RS-232 Control Input
9.
RS-232 Control Output
10.
HDMI Output
11. 3.5 Unbalanced
Passive Line in port
12. 3G-SDI Output
13. USB Port
14. RJ-45 Port
15. DC12V Plug-in port
Camera Dimensions PTZ-X12, X20 (in mm)
Camera Interface PTZ-X18
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Camera Dimensions PTZ-X18 (in mm)
1. Camera Lens 6. 1/4"Tripod Screw Hole 11. Line in Port
2. Camera Base
7. Installation Hole
12. NDI®|HX Port
3. IR Receiver Panel
8. RS-232Control Port(Input)
13. DC12V Plug
4. Power/Tally Light
9. RS-232 Control Port(0utput)
5. Dial Switch(Firmware)
10. HDMI Port
IR Remote Controller
8
8
Power
When powered on, pressing the power key will enter the
camera into Standby mode. Pressing it again will start up the
camera. *Note: This is not any means of shutting off the
camera, it only shuts down the motor mechanics. Video will
still display.
Freeze (No Function)
The freeze button has no functionality.
IRT (IR Transfer/IR Pass)
Enables IR Transferring onto 4 separate signals. Best used
when operating multiple PTZ’s in same line of sight.
SET 1~4 Address Setting:
Hold the SET# button to set the cameras IR address.
CAM 1~4 Buttons:
Pressing the CAM# button will enable the IR control of the
selected IR Address.
Number Keys (0-9)
Setting Presets: To set a preset, hold down a key (0-9) and
wait 3 seconds. Once complete, the preset will be saved to
that #.
Recalling Presets: Pressing a key (0-9) will recall the
corresponding preset saved to that number.
Clearing Presets (CLR PRE)
Clearing Prests: To clear a preset, press CLR PRE and the #.
Learn (LEARN)
Currently has no independent function. Used with other
funcs.
IR Remote Controller
(CONTD)
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Auto Focus (AF)
When enabled, the camera will automatically focus on
the object in the center of the camera.
Manual Focus (MF)
When enabled, the camera will remain the same
unless adjusted by the +/- focus keys.
Resetting Image Settings (RESET)
Press to reset all image parameters.
Accessing the Camera’s Menu (MENU)
Press Menu to enter the camera settings.
Focus Adjustments (+/-)
Tapping the + or – will set the camera to manual focus for a
set precise focus adjustment.
Zoom Control (+/-)
Tapping the + or – will zoom in or out the camera head.
Camera head Control (Up/Down/Left/Right)
Tapping the directional buttons will adjust the PTZ head
accordingly. If menu is open, these can be used to navigate it.
Resetting the Camera Head (OK)
Pressing the OK button will reset the PTZ head to HOME. IF
menu is open, this can be used to enter sub-menus.
Limiting Camera Movement (LIMIT L/R/CLR)
You can adjust the pan / tilt threshold by pressing the LIMIT L
and LEARN button to set the Left (LIMIT L) or Right (LIMIT R)
threshold. You can use LIMIT CLR to reset this.
(SCAN)
Currently has no function.
Video Format Keys (Blue buttons at the bottom)
Allows for hot swapping specific resolutions when needed.
Simply hold the blue button corresponding to the resolution
you want and it will change. (Only works on HDMI/SDI
outputs only.)
OSD MENU
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1. To enter the menu, simply use the handheld remote and press
the MENU key to enter the menu.
2. To navigate the menu, please use the directional keypad.
3. Press the RIGHT directional keypad to enter a submenu. Press
the LEFT directional keypad or MENU button to exit a submenu
or main menu.
OSD MENU LIST:
PTZF
FOCUS MODE AUTO/MANUAL: Ability to change from auto or manual focus DEFAULT: AUTO
DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF: Ability to digitally zoom 2X. (PTZ-X12-IP | PTZ-NDI-X12 only) DEFAULT: OFF
RATIO DISPLAY ON/OFF: Grants display of the zoom X module. Off by default. DEFAULT: OFF
ZOOM SPEED Zoom speed control IR remote: 7 changeable levels. DEFAULT: 5
SPEED BY ZOOM When zoomed into the max, the camera will adjust very slow. DEFAULT: ON
PAN/TILT SPEED Pan/Tilt speed control by IR remote. Controllable at different levels DEFAULT: 18
FREEZE PRESET
During preset movement, freeze the image for smooth transitions (SDI/HDMI
only)
DEFAULT: OFF
PRESET SPEED
Adjust the speed at which it will take to get to the next preset
DEFAULT: 15
RETURN
Return to previous menu.
EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE MODE AUTO/MANUAL/BRIGHT/SHUTTER/IRIS: Choose the current Exp. Mode
DEFAULT: AUTO
SHUTTER
Set shutter speed. 1/30-1/10000: Allows for tuning of the shutter speed
DEFAULT: AUTO
IRIS
Set Iris: CLOSE-F1.8: Allows for tuning of the Iris opening.
DEFAULT: AUTO
GAIN
Set gain: 0dB-28dB: Allows for tuning the gain of the camera
DEFAULT: AUTO
BRIGHTNESS Set brightness: 0-15: Allows for tuning the brightness of the camera DEFAULT: AUTO
FLICK Allows for adjustment of the flickerless options on the camera DEFAULT: 50Hz
BLACKLIGHT Allows for the enabling of the blacklight or not. DEFAULT: OFF
GAMMA
Allows setting changes for the Gamma option of the camera
DEFAULT: 0
RETURN Return to previous menu
IMAGE
WB MODE AUTO/INDOOR/OUTDOOR/PUSH/ATW/MANUAL/ DEFAULT: ATW
BLUE
Set red gain level: 0-255 (Allows for precise tuning of the blue setting)
DEFAULT: AUTO
RED Set blue gain level: 0-255 (Allows for precise tuning of the red setting) DEFAULT: AUTO
MIRROR
ON/OFF: Makes the image flip on the vertical plane
DEFAULT: OFF
FLIP
ON/OFF: (optional) Makes the image flip on the horizontal plane
DEFAULT: OFF
COLOR/B&W COLOR/B&W: Allows for B&W color mode DEFAULT:
COLOR
GAIN LIMIT
Allows you to cap the gain at a certain level
DEFAULT: 15
OSD MENU
(CONTD)
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QUALITY
2DNR When enabled, image noise and sharpness is reduced DEFAULT: OFF
3DNR OFF/AUTO/0-4 optional: higher level = less image reduction happens DEFAULT: AUTO
SHARPNESS ON/OFF optional, 0-15 level: higher level = sharper edges of image DEFAULT: 6
CONTRAST Set contrast level: 0-15: Sets the contrast level DEFAULT: 8
SATURATION Set image saturation: 0-15: Sets the saturation level DEFAULT: 8
BRIGHTNESS Set brightness of auto exposure: 0-15: Sets the brightness level DEFAULT: 8
WDR
ON/OFF: Enables better to light and dark images
DEFAULT: OFF
WDR LEVEL 1-6: Enables more control of WDR DEFAULT: 1
RETURN
Return to previous menu
FORMAT
SIZE
1080p/1080i/720p (default resolution: 1080 30p)
After selecting
format, press
OK to switch
format.
FRAME RATE
60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
RETURN Return to previous menu
SYSTEM
ID Set VISCA control address 1-7 DEFAULT: 1
BAUDRATE Set RS-232 baud rate to 2400/4800/9600/115200 DEFAULT: 9600
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA
Set language: ENGLISH/SPANISH
DEFAULT: ENG
DHCP IP address automatic acquisition switch: ON/OFF
DEFAULT: OFF
IP
Set camera IP 192.168.1.188
NET MASK
Set camera net mask
255.255.255.0
GATEWAY Set camera gateway 192.168.1.1
RETURN
Return to previous menu
INFO
IP ADDRESS Display the current IP address
RTSP URL
Display the current main stream RTSP URL
F/W VERSION
Display the current ISP firmware version
ARM VERSION Display the current ARM firmware version
FPGA VERSION
Display the current FPGA firmware version
USB VERSION Display the current USB firmware version
RESET
FACTORY RESET
Reset whole camera to factory parameters
USER SETTING Save current parameters for User Reset use
USER RESET
Recalls the saved user settings
RETURN Return to previous menu
Web Settings
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The camera’s web UI can be accessed via Google Chrome, Firefox,
IE, Safari, Opera, or any other major internet browsers.
1. Logging in:
Open your browser and in the address bar, type in the Camera’s IP address:
Default IP: 192.168.1.188. If changed, enter that specific IP address.
Default Username: admin
Default Password: admin
*If you are having trouble logging in, please contact AIDA Imaging support.
2. Real-time Previewing:
When logging in, you will get a real time image preview of the camera via our
HTTP protocol.
On the right is the control interface. You can control the camera’s movements
with the directional buttons, as well as adjust the zoom and focus of the
camera via the corresponding +/- buttons. Feel free to adjust the speed at
which the camera focuses and adjusts via the slider bars as well. You will also
find the Preset control to create or recall presets via the web UI.
Near the bottom of the preview is a main and substream player, as well as the
option to do a picture in picture preview for adjustable movement of the
preview.
Web Settings
(CONTD)
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Settings:
Clicking the “Settings” button at the top right will enter the cameras web UI settings.
Video Encode:
Under Video Encode, you will have access to adjust the main and sub video parameters
of the camera. This will also adjust the quality of your RTSP, RTMP, SRT and NDI® (if
applicable.)
Option Descriptions:
Encode Mode: Allows for H.264 or H.265 for better compression streaming (Will not work for
NDI and SRT)
Profile: Set the encoding profile mode for the camera.
MP: Main Profile – Used for web streaming.
Baseline: Baseline Profile – Used for streaming to legacy devices.
HP: High Profile – Use for recording purposes with other softwares.
Resolution: Set the resolution of the stream.
Bitrate: Set the bitrate of the camera via (kbps) Higher bitrate = better performance, but can lag
a slower system. Lower bitrate = stable performance, but at a loss of quality.
Framerate: Change your streams framerate.
Bitrate Control: Choose between CBR or VBR. (CBR Recommended for stable streams)
I-Frame Interval: Adjust the time inbetween key-frames. Doubling your current framerate is
recommended.
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Web Settings
(CONTD)
Video Transmission Settings:
Under video transmission, you will find the options to adjust your RTMP, SRT, or
NDI® streams.
RTMP Setting:
RTMP can be used to stream directly to social media sites such as Youtube, Vimeo,
and Facebook Live. To utilize this, please follow the following steps:
1. For better results, please ensure your PTZ is in DHCP mode and connected
to the internet.
2. Next obtain the live RTMP address from your website. It should look
something like the (?) found on the page.
3. Place the live RTMP address in the RTMP address slot.
4. Next, ensure there is a forward slash after the RTMP address. (/)
5. Lastly, paste the stream key if necessary.
6. Click Save.
NDI Setting®:
Here you can adjust your cameras NDI settings. (if applicable to your camera)
Option Descriptions:
Name: Change the name that shows up on NDI Studio monitor for manageable multi-
cam setups.
Groups: Adjust the NDI group it is categorized in. (Default: public)
Discovery Server: For multiple subnets, set a dedicated NDI PC that hosts a discovery
service to connect to, regardless of where you are on the router chain. Enter the NDI
PC’s IP below.
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Web Settings
(CONTD)
SRT Settings:
In this menu, you can setup a SRT stream to any given software / SRT player.
Option Descriptions:
Mode: Change the SRT mode into Listener or Caller.
Port: Enter the SRT port number here.
Encryption: Allows for an encrypted SRT stream.
Key Length: If Encryption is selected, choose the keylength of the password.
Passphrase: Enter the encryption password for the software to connect to the
camera.
Main Stream / Sub Stream: Will populate once complete.
Caller mode will look different than this. To get a better idea on how to setup a SRT
stream, head to our Youtube at youtube.com/aidaimaging for tutorials!
Audio Settings:
In the "audio settings" tab, audio can be turned off or on. You are also able to adjust
the encode mode, samplerate, and bitrate.
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Web Settings
(CONTD)
Image Parameters Settings:
In this menu, you can adjust the same parameters found from the OSD menu. All settings
will save over the OSD settings.
Ethernet Settings:
In this menu, you can adjust ethernet settings of the camera. Below are the standard
settings found on the camera by default. Please power cycle the camera after clicking
“save.”
DHCP OFF DNS 192.168.1.1
IP Address 192.168.1.188 HTTP Port 80
Netmask 255.255.255.0 RTSP Port 554
Gateway 192.168.1.1
VISCA over IP
52381
Use the RTSP Encrypt option to encrypt your RTSP streams.
Reset to Default:
In this menu, you can reset some of the cameras settings.
Reset Simply: Reset ONLY image parameters. IP Settings will
remain the same.
Reset Completely: Factory reset the whole camera – will
default IP address.
Reboot: Does not reset anything, simply just restarts the camera.
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Web Settings
(CONTD)
Account Settings:
In the account settings, you can change the account name and password from the
default. If you lose your new account / password, you will have to contact AIDA
support for help, so don’t forget to write it down!
System Time:
In the system time tab, you can adjust the timezone of each clock to sync them.
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VISCA over IP
VISCA over IP:
Our PTZ’s use VISCA over IP to reliably send and receive information from any
standard VISCA over IP controller!
Information of Communications port:
Control Port: RJ-45 LAN connection
IP Protocol: IPv4
Transmission Protocol: UDP
IP Address: *depends on your camera’s IP
Port Address: 52381
What is VISCA over IP?
Simply put, VISCA over IP is the magic behind the communications between
controller and PTZ cameras! These VISCA commands are sent via UDP protocol. Since
UDP transmission isn’t stable, a couple of steps must occur before a movement is
executed. First, the controller will send out a VISCA command to our camera. Our
camera will then receive and send back the same command to the controller. Once
the commands are confirmed – the movement will be executed. At the end, a
message back to the controller will confirm the action was actually done. Each VISCA
command controls its own settings, as there could be no overlaps of existing
commands. Luckily, this happens instantaneously so there is no lag when using VISCA
over IP!
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VISCA RS232
VISCA IN & Mini DIN Connection
Camera VISCA IN Mini DIN
1
DTR
1
DSR
2
DSR
2
DTR
3
TXD
5
RXD
4
GND
4
GND
5
RXD
3
TXD
6
A(+)
6
NC
7
IR OUT
7
NC
8
B(-)
8
NC
Serial Port Configuration
VISCA IN & DB9 Connection
Camera VISCA IN Windows DB9
1
DTR
6
DSR
2
DSR
4
DTR
3
TXD
2
RXD
4
GND
5
GND
5
RXD
3
TXD
6
A(+)
7
IR OUT
8
B(-)
Parameter
Value
Parameter
Value
Baud Rate
2400/4800/9600/115200
Stop Bit
1 Bit
Start Bit
1 Bit
Check Bit
None
Date Bit
8 Bit
1 DTR
2
DSR
3 TXD
4
GND
5 RXD
6 A
7 IR OUT
8 B
VISCA Protocol
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For whole updated list, please reach out to our support team!
Part 1: Camera Return Command
ACK/Completion Message
Command Packet
Note
ACK
z0 41 FF
Returned when the command is accepted
Completion
z0 51 FF
Returned when the command has been executed
z= camera address +8
Error Messages
Command Packet
Note
Syntax Error
z0 60 02 FF
Returned when the command format is different orwhen
a command with illegal command parameters is accepted
Command Not Executable
z0 61 41 FF
Returned when the command cannot be executed due to
current conditions. For example, when commands
controlling the focus manually are received during auto
focus.
Part 2: Camera Control Command
AddressSet Broadcast 88 30 01 FF Address setting
IF_Clear Broadcast 88 01 00 01 FF I/F Clear
CommandCancel
8x 21 FF
CAM_Power
On 8x 01 04 00 02 FF
Power ON/OFF
Off 8x 01 04 00 03 FF
CAM_Zoom
Stop 8x 01 04 07 00 FF
Tele(Standard)
8x 01 04 07 02 FF
Wide(Standard) 8x 01 04 07 03 FF
Tele(Variable)
8x 01 04 07 2p FF
p=0(low)~7(high)
Wide(Variable)
8x 01 04 07 3p FF
Direct
8x 01 04 47 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
pqrs: Zoom Position (0 (wide)~0x4000(tele))
Direct with speed 8x 0A 04 47 0t 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
t: spd 0~7
pqrs: Zoom Position (0(wide)`0x4000(tele))
Separate Mode 81 01 04 36 01 FF
Separate with optical zoom control
VISCA Protocol
(CONTD)
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CAM_DZoom
Stop 81 01 04 06 00 FF Enable in separate mode
Tele(Variable) 81 01 04 06 2p FF Enable in separate mode
Wide(Variable) 81 01 04 06 3p FF
Enable in separate mode
Direct 81 01 04 46 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
Enable in separate mode
CAM_Focus
Stop 8x 01 04 08 00 FF
Far(Standard) 8x 01 04 08 02 FF
Near(Standard)
8x 01 04 08 03 FF
Far(Variable) 81 01 04 08 2p FF
p=0 (Low) to 7 (High)
Near (Variable)
81 01 04 08 3p FF
p=0 (Low) to 7 (High)
Direct
8x 01 04 48 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
pqrs: Focus Position
Auto Focus
81 01 04 38 02 FF
Manual Focus 81 01 04 38 03 FF
One Push AF 8x 01 04 18 01 FF
CAM_ZoomFocus
Direct 8x 01 04 47 0p 0q 0r 0s 0t 0u 0v 0w FF
pqrs: Zoom Position (0(wide)~0x4000(tele)) tuvw:
Focus Position
CAM_WB
Auto
8x 01 04 35 00 FF
Indoor 8x 01 04 35 01 FF
Outdoor
8x 01 04 35 02 FF
One Push
8x 01 04 35 03 FF
ATW
8x 01 04 35 04 FF
Manual
8x 01 04 35 05FF
Sodium lamp
8x 01 04 35 08 FF
Flourescent
8x 01 04 35 09 FF
One Push Trigger
8x 01 04 10 05 FF
CAM_RGain
Reset
8x 01 04 03 00 FF
Manual Control of RGain
Up
8x 01 04 03 02 FF
Down
8x 01 04 03 03 FF
Direct
8x 01 04 43 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: RGain (0~0xFF)
CAM_BGain
Reset
8x 01 04 04 00 FF
Manual Control of BGain
Up
8x 01 04 04 02 FF
Down
8x 01 04 04 03 FF
Direct
8x 01 04 44 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: BGain (0-0xFF)
VISCA Protocol
(CONTD)
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CAM_AE
Full Auto 81 01 04 39 00 FF Automatic Exposure mode
Manual 81 01 04 39 03 FF Manual Control mode
Shutter Priority 81 01 04 39 0A FF
Shutter Priority
Automatic Exposure mode
Iris Priority 81 01 04 39 0B FF
Iris Priority Automatic
Exposure mode
Bright 81 01 04 39 0D FF Bright Mode (Manual control)
CAM_Shutter
Reset 8x 01 04 0A 00 FF
Shutter Setting
Up
8x 01 04 0A 02 FF
Down 8x 01 04 0A 03 FF
Direct
8x 01 04 4A 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: Shutter Position (0~0x15)
CAM_Iris
Reset
8x 01 04 0B 00 FF
Iris Setting (0~0x0D)
Up
8x 01 04 0B 02 FF
Down 8x 01 04 0B 03 FF
Direct 8x 01 04 4B 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Iris Position (0~0x0D)
CAM_Gain
Reset 8x 01 04 0C 00 FF
Gain Setting (0~0x0E)
Up
8x 01 04 0C 02 FF
Down 8x 01 04 0C 03 FF
Direct
8x 01 04 0C 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: Gain Position (0~0x0E)
CAM_Bright
Reset
8x 01 04 0D 00 FF
Bright Setting
Up
8x 01 04 0D 02 FF
Down
8x 01 04 0D 03 FF
Direct
8x 01 04 4D 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: Bright Position (0~0x1B)
CAM_ImageBright
Direct
8x 01 04 A4 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: Image Bright Position (0~0x0F)
AE_AUTO/AE_SHUTTER/AE_IRIS
CAM_WDR
On
8x 01 04 3D 02 FF
Exposure Compensation ON/OFF
Off
8x 01 04 3D 03 FF
Direct
8x 01 04 D3 pq FF
pq: ExpComp Position (0~0x6)
CAM_Backlight
(BLC)
On
8x 01 04 33 02 FF
Blacklight On
Off
8x 01 04 33 03 FF Blacklight Off
CAM_Sharpness
Reset
8x 01 04 02 00 FF
Aperture Control
Up
8x 01 04 02 02 FF
Down
8x 01 04 02 03 FF
Direct
8x 01 04 42 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: Aperture Gain (0~0x0F)
VISCA Protocol
(CONTD)
23
CAM_Memory
(preset)
Reset 8x 01 04 3F 00 0p FF
p: Preset Number (=0 to 128)
Corresponds to 0-9 on the remote controller
Set 8x 01 04 3F 01 0p FF
Recall 8x 01 04 3F 02 0p FF
CAM_LR_Reverse
On 8x 01 04 61 02 FF
Image Flip Horizontal On/Off
Off 8x 01 04 61 03 FF
CAM_PictureFlip
On 8x 01 04 66 02 FF
Image Flip Horizontal On/Off
Off
8x 01 04 66 03 FF
CAM_RS485Ctl
On 8x 01 06 A5 02 FF
Off
8x 01 06 A5 03 FF
CAM_Saturation Saturation
8x 01 04 A1 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: Saturation Level 0x00~0xff
CAM_Contrast
Contrast
8x 01 04 A2 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: Contrast Level 0x00~0xff
CAM_SpeedByZoom
On 8x 01 06 A0 02 FF
Off 8x 01 06 A0 03 FF
CAM_PTSpeed PT Speed 8x 01 04 C1 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: PT Speed 0x05~0x18
CAM_ZoomSpeed
Zoom Speed
8x 01 04 D1 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: Zoom Speed 0x01~0x07
CAM_ZoomDisplay
On 8x 01 06 C2 02 FF
Off
8x 01 06 C2 03 FF
CAM_IRaddress
IR address
8x 01 06 D8 0p FF
p: IR address1~4
CAM_Gamma
Gamma set
81 01 04 5B 0p FF
p: Gamma No. (0~4)
CAM_ColorGain
Direct
8x 01 04 49 00 00 00 0p FF
(0~0x0E)
CAM_2DNR
Direct
8x 01 04 A5 0p FF
(0~0x1)
CAM_3DNR
Direct
8x 01 04 53 0p FF
(0~0x05)
FLICK
50Hz 81 01 04 23 01 FF
60Hz
81 01 04 23 02 FF
OFF
81 01 04 23 00 FF
VISCA Protocol
(CONTD)
24
VideoSystem Set
(AIDA)
8x 01 06 35 00 pp FF
pp: Video Format:
1080P60 0x00
1080P50 0x01
1080I60 0x02
1080I50 0x03
1080P30 0x 04
1080P25 0x05
720P60 0x 06
720P50 0x07
720P30 0x08
720P25 0x09
1080P5994 0x0E
1080I5994 0x0F
1080P2997 0x10
720P5994 0x13
720P2997 0x14
1080P24 0x11
1080P2398 0x12
VideoSystem Set
(Sony)
81 01 04 24 72 0p 0q FF
pp: Video Format:
1080P60 0x2e
1080P50 0x2f
1080I60 0x01
1080I50 0x04
1080P30 0x06
1080P25 0x08
720P60 0x09
720P50 0x0c
720P30 0x0e
720P25 0x11
1080P5994 0x13
1080I5994 0x02
1080P2997 0x07
720P5994 0x0a
720P2997 0x0f
1080P24 0x2a
1080P2398 0x2b
CAM_IDWrite
8x 01 04 22 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
pqrs: Camera ID (=0000 to FFFF)
DHCP control
DHCP off
8x 01 04 AE 00 FF
DHCP off
DHCP on
8x 01 04 AE 01 FF
DHCP on
Main Stream
Resolution
8x 01 04 C2 00 0p 0q 0r 0s 0m 0n 0x 0y FF
pqrs: Column(x size) mnxy: Line (y size)
only support: 1920x1080/1280x720
Rate
8x 01 04 C2 01 0p 0q 0r 0s 0m 0n 0x 0y FF
pqrsmnxy: bitrate (0~15360)
Sub Stream
Resolution
8x 01 04 C3 00 0p 0q 0r 0s 0m 0n 0x 0y FF
pqrs : Column(x size) mnxy: Line (y size) only
support: 1280x720/1024x576/640x360
Rate 8x 01 04 C3 01 0p 0q 0r 0s 0m 0n 0x 0y FF
pqrsmnxy: bitrate (0~15360)
Tally Control
Off
8x 01 7E 01 0A 00 0p FF
p: 0: OFF(LED off) 1: (LED green on)
2: (LED red on) 4: (LED blue on)
IP address control
IP Set
8x 01 04 AB 0p 0q 0r 0s 0m 0n 0x 0y FF
Set ip to :pq.rs.mn.xy
Mask
8x 01 04 AC 0p 0q 0r 0s 0m 0n 0x 0y FF
Set mask to :pq.rs.mn.xy
Gateway set 8x 01 04 AD 0p 0q 0r 0s 0m 0n 0x 0y FF Set gateway to :pq.rs.mn.xy
Color adjust
Color Adjust OFF
8x 01 04 B6 00 FF
Color adjust off
Color Adjust ON
8x 01 04 B6 01 FF Color adjust on
Brightness Balance
OFF
8x 01 04 B7 00 FF
Keep Brightness
Brightness Balance
ON
8x 01 04 B7 01 FF
Don’t Keep Brightness
VISCA Protocol
(CONTD)
25
Color adjust
Flare red 8x 01 04 B8 dat FF Flare mode red value (Default=32)
Flare green 8x 01 04 B9 dat FF Flare mode green value (Default=32)
Flare blue
8x 01 04 BA dat FF
Flare mode blue value (Default=32)
SYS_Menu
Menu On 8x 01 06 06 02 FF
Turn on menu
Menu Off 8x 01 06 06 03 FF Turn off menu
Menu Back 8x 01 06 06 10 FF Menu step back
Menu Ok
8x 01 7E 01 02 00 01 FF
Menu ok
IR_Receive
On 8x 01 06 08 02 FF
IR(remote commander)receive ON/OFF
Off
8x 01 06 08 03 FF
On/Off
8x 01 06 08 10 FF
Pan_TiltDrive
Up
8x 01 06 01 VV WW 03 01 FF
VV: Pan speed 0x01 (low speed) to
0x18 (high speed)
WW: Tilt speed 0x01 (low speed) to
0x14 (high speed)
YYYY: Pan Position(TBD)
ZZZZ: Tilt Position(TBD)
Down 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 03 02 FF
Left 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 01 03 FF
Right 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 02 03 FF
Upleft
8x 01 06 01 VV WW 01 01 FF
Upright 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 02 01 FF
Downleft
8x 01 06 01 VV WW 01 02 FF
Downright
8x 01 06 01 VV WW 02 02 FF
Stop
8x 01 06 01 VV WW 03 03 FF
Absolute Position
8x 01 06 02 VV WW 0Y 0Y 0Y 0Y 0Z
0Z 0Z 0Z FF
Relative Position
8x 01 06 03 VV WW 0Y 0Y 0Y 0Y
0Z 0Z 0Z 0Z FF
Home
8x 01 06 04 FF
Reset
8x 01 06 05 FF
Pan Tilt_LimitSet
Set
8x 01 06 07 00 0W
0Y 0Y 0Y 0Y 0Z 0Z 0Z 0Z FF
PW: 1: UpRight 0:DownLeft
YYYY: Pan Limit Position(TBD)
ZZZZ: Tilt Limit Position(TBD)
Clear
8x 01 06 07 01 0W
07 0F 0F 0F 07 0F 0F 0F FF
VISCA Protocol
(CONTD)
26
6
Part 3: Inquiry Command
Command Type Command Return Note
CAM_PowerInq
8x 09 04 00 FF
y0 50 02 FF On
y0 50 03 FF
Off (Standby)
CAM_ZoomPosInq 8x 09 04 47 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Zoom Position
CAM_Focus
ModeInq
8x 09 04 38 FF
y0 50 02 FF
Auto Focus
y0 50 03 FF Manual Focus
CAM_FocusPosInq
8x 09 04 48 FF
y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
pqrs: Focus Position
CAM_WBModeInq
8x 09 04 35 FF
y0 50 00 FF
Auto
y0 50 01 FF Indoor Mode
y0 50 02 FF
Outdoor Mode
y0 50 03 FF OnePush Mode
y0 50 04 FF
ATW
y0 50 05 FF
Manual
CAM_RGainInq
8x 09 04 43 FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: R Grain
CAM_BGainInq
8x 09 04 44 FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: B Grain
CAM_AEModeInq
8x 09 04 39 FF
y0 50 00 FF
Full Auto
y0 50 03 FF Manual
y0 50 0A FF
Shutter Priority
y0 50 0B FF
Iris Priority
y0 50 0D FF
Bright
CAM_Shutter
PosInq
8x 09 04 4A FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: Shutter Position
CAM_IrisPosInq
8x 09 04 4B FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: Iris Position
CAM_GainPosiInq
8x 09 04 4C FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: Gain Position
CAM_ BrightPosiInq
8x 09 04 4D FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: Bright Position
CAM_ ImageBright
PosiInq
8x 09 04 A4 FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: ImageBright Position
CAM_SaturationInq
8x 09 04 A1 FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: Saturation level 0x00~0x0f
CAM_DefogInq
8x 09 04 A3 FF
y0 50 0p FF
p: Defog level 0x00~0x0f
CAM_ContrastInq
8x 09 04 A2 FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: Contrast level 0x00~0x0f
CAM_WDRModeInq
8x 09 04 3D FF
y0 50 02 FF
On
y0 50 03 FF
Off
CAM_WDRPosInq
8x 09 04 2D FF
8x 01 04 02 03 FF
pq: WDR LEVEL Position 1~6
VISCA Protocol
(CONTD)
27
Command Type Command Return Note
CAM_ApertureInq
8x 09 04 42 FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
p: Aperture Gain
CAM_FlickerInq 8x 09 04 AA FF y0 50 0p FF p: Flick mode 0:off 1:50Hz 2:60Hz
CAM_2DNRInq 8x 09 04 A5 FF y0 50 0p FF p: 2DNR: 0=OFF 1= AUTO 2
CAM_3DNRInq
8x 09 04 53 FF
y0 50 0p FF
p: 3DNR: 0=OFF 1= AUTO 2~5=Manual Level
CAM_GammaInq
8x 09 04 5B FF
y0 50 0p FF p: Gamma Position
CAM_MemoryInq 8x 09 04 3F FF y0 50 pp FF pp: Memory number last operated
SYS_MenuModeInq
8x 09 06 06 FF
y0 50 02 FF
On
y0 50 03 FF Off
CAM_LR_Reverse
Inq
8x 09 04 61 FF
y0 50 02 FF
On
y0 50 03 FF Off
CAM_PictureFlipInq
8x 09 04 66 FF
y0 50 02 FF
On
y0 50 03 FF Off
CAM_IDInq
8x 09 04 22 FF
y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
pqrs: Camera ID
CAM_DHCPInq 8x 09 04 AE FF y0 50 pp FF
CAM_IPInq
8x 09 04 AB FF
y0 50 0p 0p 0q 0q 0r 0r 0s 0s FF
CAM_MASKInq 8x 09 04 AC FF y0 50 0p 0p 0q 0q 0r 0r 0s 0s FF
CAM_GATEWAYInq
8x 09 04 AD FF
y0 50 0p 0p 0q 0q 0r 0r 0s 0s FF
CAM_FlareModeInq
8x 09 04 B6 FF
y0 50 pp FF
CAM_FlareBright
ModeInq
8x 09 04 B7 FF
y0 50 pp FF
CAM_FlareRed
8x 09 04 B8 FF
y0 50 pp FF
CAM_FlareGreen
8x 09 04 B9 FF
y0 50 pp FF
CAM_FlareBlue
8x 09 04 BA FF
y0 50 pp FF
CAM_VersionInq 8x 09 00 02 FF y0 50 ab cd mn pq rs tu vw FF
VideoSystemInq
(AIDA)
8x 09 06 23 FF
y0 50 pp FF
pp: Video position
VideoSystemInq
(Sony)
8x 09 04 24 72 FF
y0 50 0p 0p FF
pp: Video position
IR_Transfer
8x 09 06 1A FF
y0 50 02 FF
On
y0 50 03 FF
Off
TallyInq
8x 09 7E 01 0A FF
y0 50 0p FF
p: tally state
IR_Receive
8x 09 06 08 FF
y0 50 02 FF
On
y0 50 03 FF Off
IR_ReceiveReturn
y0 07 7D 01 04 00 FF Power ON/OFF
VISCA Protocol
(CONTD)
28
Pan Degree/Second
0
0.3
0.3
.03
1
1
1
1
2
1.5
1.5
1.5
3
2.2
2.2
2.2
4
2.4
2.4
3.6
5
2.6
2.6
4.7
6
2.8
2.8
6
7
3.0
3.0
8
8
3.2
3.2
10
9
3.4
3.4
12
10
3.8
3.8
15
11
4.5
4.5
18
12
6
6
23
Pan Degree/Second
13
9
13
30
14
15
14
39
15
19
15
48
16
25
16
59
17
32
17
69
18
38
18
80
19
45
20
58
21
75
22
88
23
105
24
120
Command Type Command Return Note
IR_ReceiveReturn
y0 07 7D 01 04 00 FF
Zoom tele/wide
y0 07 7D 01 04 07 FF
AF On/Off
y0 07 7D 01 04 33 FF
CAM_Backlight
y0 07 7D 01 04 3F FF
CAM_Memory
y0 07 7D 01 06 01 FF
Pan_tiltDrive
Pan-tiltMaxSpeed
Inq
8x 09 06 11 FF y0 50 ww zz FF ww: PanMaxSpeed zz: Tilt Max Speed
Pan-tiltPosInq 8x 09 06 12 FF y0 50 0w 0w 0w 0w 0z 0z 0z 0z FF wwww: PanPosition zzzz: Tilt Position
Mainstream
ResolutionInq
8x 09 04 C2 00 FF
y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s 0m 0n 0x 0y FF
pqrs : Column(x size) mnxy: Line (y size)
only supports: 1920x1080
MainstreamRate
Inq
8x 09 04 C2 01 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s 0m 0n 0x 0y FF pqrsmnxy: bitrate (0~15360)
Substream
ResolutionInq
8x 09 04 C3 00 FF
y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s 0m 0n 0x 0y FF
pqrs : Column(x size) mnxy: Line (y size)
only supports: 1280x720
/
1024x576
/
640x360
SubstreamRateInq
8x 09 04 C3 01 FF
y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s 0m 0n 0x 0y FF
pqrsmnxy: bitrate (0~15360)
Note: [x] refers to camera address; [y] = [x +8]
VISCA Pan Tilt Absolute Position Value
Pan Angle
VISCA Value
Tilt Angle
VISCA Value
-170
0xF670
-30
0xFE50
-135
0xF868
0
0x0000
-90
0xFAF0
30
0x01B0
-45
0xFD78
60
0x0360
0
0x0000
90
0x510
45
0x0288
90
0x0510
135
0x0798
170
0x0990
VISCA Pan Tilt Speed Value
UVC Control
29
AIDA PTZ's also support UVC interface.
PU_BRIGHTNESS_CONTROL 81 01 04 4d 00 00 0p 0q FF
PU_CONTRAST_CONTROL 81 01 04 A2 00 00 0p 0q FF
PU_SATURATION_CONTROL 81 01 04 A1 00 00 0p 0q FF
PU_SHARPNESS_CONTROL 8x 01 04 42 00 00 0p 0q FF
PU_GAMMA_CONTROL 8x 01 04 5B 0p FF
PU_WHITE_BALANCE_TEMPERATURE_CONTRO
L
8x 01 04 35 0X FF
PU_BLACKLIGHT_COMPENSATION_CONTROL 81 01 04 33 02/03 FF
PU_POWER_LINE_FREQUENCY_CONTROL 8x 01 04 AA 00/01/02 FF
CT_ZOOM_ABSOLUTE_CONTROL 8x 01 04 47 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
CT_PANTILT_ABSOLUTE_CONTROL 8x 01 06 02 VV WW 0Y 0Y 0Y 0Y OZ OZ 0Z 0Z F
CT_PANTILT_RELATIVE_CONTROL 8x 01 06 01 pp qq rr ss FF
CT_ZOOM_RELATIVE_CONTROL 8x 01 04 07 pp FF
Warranty
30
Our Promise:
AIDA Imaging warrants all its cameras and accessories to be free from defects under
normal use for a period of two years after purchase date. IF proof of purchase cannot
be provided during a warranty claim, AIDA Imaging reserves the right to not honor the
warranty set above. Therefore, labor and parts may be charged to the consumer. For
more info on our warranty, please refer to our website at:
aidaimaging.com/warranty
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