User Guide

IP address recovery
In the event that the device is not visible on the network, the network has changed, or the static IP address details have been lost,
reset the BirdDog back to its default settings by following the factory reset procedure.
BirdDog name
You can name each unit with a friendly name that makes sense for each production (Camera 1, Camera 2, etc). This name will
appear on any NDI receiver when it looks for video coming from Mini over the network. The name must not include any special
characters and can be any combination of ‘a-z, 1-0, and –‘.
Note: no uppercase characters are valid.
On NDI receiving devices, the device will present as a source as follows:
birddog-name [HDMI] when the unit is set to automatic input.
SYSTEM
System update
The converter is updateable via the web interface. Please check the below address regularly to ensure you have the latest
firmware available for your device.
Having the latest firmware ensures you have all the latest features and performance updates to get the most out of Flex 4K
Converters:
bird-dog.tv/firmware-updates
After downloading the latest firmware release, navigate to the settings tab on the web configuration console and click on Choose
file… select the firmware update file and press the update button.
NDI NETWORK SETTINGS
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Configuration method
DASHBOARD NETWORK SYSTEM A/V LOGOUT
FLEX 4K OUT
PASSWORD SETTING
NOTE. Changing of NDI network settings can jave a major impact on system compatibility and
preformance across your network. You should carefully consider the need to change these settings.
Consult the user guide for more details.
Preferred receive method
NDI discovery server
NDI discovery server IP
SYSTEM UPDATE CONFIG. UPDATE NDI NETWORK SETTINGS
192.168.1.242
TCP
APPLY
OFFON
Preferred Receive Method
TCP
TCP is the default transmission method for NDI, it operates well within local networks with predictable latency and limited jitter.
BirdDog recommends that TCP be used for typical applications, and only using alternative transports for specific reasons.
UDP
UDP is recommended for networks where there is extended latency from one end to the other. The nature of UDP means that it
does not need to receive a confirmation of each packet being received successfully – vastly improving performance on distance
WANs. UDP can have some consequences f there are other issues on the network such as jitter or lost packets as it will not inher-
ently re-sent a lost packet.