User's Guide

10
Network
Most computer networks provide for both automatic and manual conguration of network devices and PLAY can
accommodate both.
Conguration Method
Here you can set the network conguration to either DHCP (default) or Static. DHCP simplies 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 conguration 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 PLAY 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 oce or studio application, PLAY will use the DHCP supplied IP address. If you then use the camera
in another application without a DHCP server, your device will always default to the known fallback IP address.
NOTE: Do not set the fallback IP address the same as the device IP address. It is recommended to keep the default
fallback IP address.
BirdDog Name
You can give your device a meaningful name to make identication 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 device, navigate back to the System menu and click the REBOOT button. The camera will re-
initialize and you’ll be good to go.