Data Video BC-15P User manual

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BC-15P
4K POV CAMERA

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Table of Contents
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT...................................................................... 5
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS .................................................................... 5
WARRANTY ................................................................................................... 7
STANDARD WARRANTY........................................................................................7
THREE YEAR WARRANTY......................................................................................7
DISPOSAL ...................................................................................................... 8
1. PROUDCT OVERVIEW............................................................................ 9
FEATURES..........................................................................................................9
2. SYSTEM DIAGRAM .............................................................................. 10
3. LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF PARTS ................................................. 11
4. BASIC SETUP ....................................................................................... 16
POWER-ON.....................................................................................................16
VIDEO OUTPUT ................................................................................................16
AUDIO OUTPUT................................................................................................17
ETHERNET PORT ...............................................................................................18
5. OSD MENU.......................................................................................... 19
ZOOM.............................................................................................................28
GAIN LIMIT ......................................................................................................28
SHUTTER .........................................................................................................29
WHITE BALANCE...............................................................................................30
Auto .........................................................................................................30
Indoor.......................................................................................................30
Outdoor....................................................................................................31
One-push..................................................................................................31
Color Temperature ...................................................................................31
R/B Gain...................................................................................................32
Lock ..........................................................................................................32
EXPOSURE .......................................................................................................33
Global.......................................................................................................34
Center.......................................................................................................34

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eSport.......................................................................................................34
Lock ..........................................................................................................34
Manual.....................................................................................................34
IMAGE SETTING ................................................................................................34
CAMERA SETTING..............................................................................................35
Lens Select................................................................................................35
AGC ..........................................................................................................36
Gamma Mode ..........................................................................................36
3DNR ........................................................................................................37
WDR .........................................................................................................37
Mirror.......................................................................................................38
Rotation ...................................................................................................38
Anti-Flicker ...............................................................................................39
VIDEO OUTPUT.................................................................................................39
STREAMING .....................................................................................................40
NETWORK INFO ................................................................................................40
AUDIO ............................................................................................................40
Audio Input ..............................................................................................40
Soundtrack ...............................................................................................41
Audio Standard ........................................................................................41
SYSTEM...........................................................................................................42
Camera Name ..........................................................................................42
Language .................................................................................................42
Preset .......................................................................................................42
Tally Mode ...............................................................................................44
Button Shortcut........................................................................................44
Firmware..................................................................................................45
Factory Default ........................................................................................45
6. FIRMWARE UPDATE............................................................................ 46
REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................46
PROCEDURE .....................................................................................................46
Connecting directly to the Computer .......................................................46
Connect Multiple Cameras via a Router to the Computer .......................49
7. FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS ........................................................ 53
8. DIMENSIONS....................................................................................... 54

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9. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 55
SERVICE AND SUPPORT ............................................................................... 60
Disclaimer of Product and Services
The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only.
At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct, complete and
suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that
some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or
may be incomplete. This manual may contain typing errors, omissions or
incorrect information. Datavideo Technologies always recommend that you
double check the information in this document for accuracy before making
any purchase decision or using the product. Datavideo Technologies is not
responsible for any omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage
caused by using the information contained within this manual. Further advice
on the content of this manual or on the product can be obtained by contacting
your local Datavideo Office or dealer.

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FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Warnings and Precautions
1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.
3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit in or near water.
5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may
fall, causing serious damage.
6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are provided for
ventilation. To ensure safe and reliable operation of this unit, and to
protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. Do not
place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, as the ventilation
openings on the bottom of the cabinet will be blocked. This unit should
never be placed near or over a heat register or radiator. This unit should
not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is
provided.
7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of
the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local
power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit
where the power cord will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise
stressed.

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9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total
of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do
not exceed the extension cord’s rating.
10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a
single wall outlet do not exceed 15 amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet
ventilation slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind onto or into this unit.
12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt
to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage points or other risks, and will void your
warranty. Refer all service issues to qualified service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b. When liquid has spilled into the unit;
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d. When the product does not operate normally under normal
operating conditions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions in this manual; improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage to the unit and may often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to
normal operation;
e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged;
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,
indicating a need for service.

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Warranty
Standard Warranty
Datavideo equipment are guaranteed against any manufacturing defects
for one year from the date of purchase.
The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be
supplied at the time of any request for repair under warranty.
The product warranty period begins on the purchase date. If the purchase
date is unknown, the product warranty period begins on the thirtieth day
after shipment from a Datavideo office.
All non-Datavideo manufactured products (product without Datavideo
logo) have only one year warranty from the date of purchase.
Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or
water is not covered under warranty.
Viruses and malware infections on the computer systems are not covered
under warranty.
Any errors that are caused by unauthorized third-party software
installations, which are not required by our computer systems, are not
covered under warranty.
All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of
the owner.
All other claims of any nature are not covered.
All accessories including headphones, cables, and batteries are not
covered under warranty.
Warranty only valid in the country or region of purchase.
Your statutory rights are not affected.
Three Year Warranty
All Datavideo products purchased after July 1st, 2017
are qualified for a free two years extension to the
standard warranty, providing the product is registered
with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase.
Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD panels, DVD
drives, Hard Drive, Solid State Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting,
Camera module, PCIe Card are covered for 1 year.

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The three-year warranty must be registered on Datavideo's official
website or with your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized
distributors within 30 days of purchase.
Disposal
For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that
this product must not be disposed of with your other
household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose
of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated
collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of
disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled
in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more
information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.

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1. Proudct Overview
BC-15P is an innovative compact POV camera designed specifically for sports
events. The camera is equipped with a 1/2.3” 4K CMOS sensor for capturing
high quality images and incredible details that present every subtle expression
of the player. Built-in lens saves the user hassles of finding suitable but costly
lens. With SRT streaming, video, control signals (DVIP), and power (PoE) are
carried on a single Ethernet cable, so that system setup is easy and fast. The
three 1/4-20 UNC screw holes add greater versatility to hardware installation.
The BC-15P is one of the best choices for capturing eSport players with the
wide angle lens that comes with the package. The standard lens fulfills a wide
range of applications.
Features
Supports video streaming over SRT
Supports Power over Ethernet
1/2.3” CMOS Sensor
Supports up to 4K 50/60p output
Supports H.264/H.265 streaming
Built-in Swappable Fixed Lens
App control
Built-in Tally Light

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2. System Diagram

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3. Location and Function of Parts
Front of Camera
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Lens
The lens focus can only be adjusted manually by physically rotating the
lens.
Rotate the lens clockwise to focus near and counter-clockwise to focus far.
The BC-15P offers Standard Lens and Wide-Angle Lens. See the table
below for differences between the two.
Standard Lens
Wide-angle Lens
Picture
Lens Number
10112
10110
Equivalent Focal
Length
6mm
2.8mm
Field of View
H: 38.6°
V: 21.9°
H: 75.5°
V: 46.6°
Working Distance
1m ~ ∞
0.5m ~ ∞

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As both lenses are F1.0 fixed IRIS, the depth of field is quite small,
especially with closer object.
Note: After changing the camera lens, also follow the menu path OSD
Menu Camera Setting Lens Select to change the lens setting.
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Tally LED
The tally LED will turn on upon receiving a tally signal from a DVIP
controller. During initialization, you will see the tally LED colors in the
sequence of orange, green and red. The tally LED should turn off after
initialized.
Rear of Camera
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MENU button
Press the MENU key to open the OSD menu on the connected monitor.
Once the OSD menu is opened, use the MENU key to confirm a selection.
2
UP-Arrow (Zoom In) button
Press the up arrow key to move up the OSD menu.
When the Button Shortcut is enabled and the OSD menu is shut down,
press this key to zoom in.

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3
Down-Arrow (Zoom Out) button
Press the down arrow key to move down the OSD menu.
When the Button Shortcut is enabled and the OSD menu is shut down,
press this key to zoom out.
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Right-Arrow (GAIN+) button
Press the right arrow key to turn to the next page of the OSD menu or
increase the value of a parameter.
When the Button Shortcut is enabled and the OSD menu is shut down,
press this key to increase the gain.
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Left Arrow (Gain-) button
Press the left arrow key to return to the previous page of the OSD menu
or decrease the value of a parameter.
When the Button Shortcut is enabled and the OSD menu is shut down,
press this key to decrease the gain.
Right Panel of the Camera

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LINE/MIC IN
The 3.5mm headphone jack allows you to connect an external audio
source using LINE IN or a stereo microphone using MIC IN. The external
audio source is embedded in the output video.
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DC IN 12V
DC in socket connects the supplied 12V PSU. The connection can be
secured by screwing the outer fastening ring of the DC In plug to the
Socket.
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HDMI
Use an HDMI cable to connect an external monitor or switcher to display
the camera image.
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POE/LAN/DVIP
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the camera to a network for video
streaming or firmware update. You can also connect DVIP devices such as
a camera controller.
Left Panel of the Camera
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1/4-20 UNC Screw Hole
The 1/4-20 UNC screw hole allows you to secure the camera on mounting
devices such as a tripod.

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Top of the Camera
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1/4-20 UNC Screw Hole
The 1/4-20 UNC screw hole allows you to secure the camera on mounting
devices such as a tripod.
Bottom of the Camera
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1/4-20 UNC Screw Hole
The 1/4-20 UNC screw hole allows you to secure the camera on mounting
devices such as a tripod.

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4. Basic Setup
Power-On
Connect the DC 12V power adapter to the DC IN socket.
Video Output
Connect the DC 12 V
power adapter
Connect HDMI devices
such as TLM series
monitors, ShowCast
100, iCast 10NDI, and
HDR-80/90.

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Via an HDMI cable, the HDMI interface will then be able to deliver the camera
image to an HDMI display such as an HDMI monitor (TLM series monitors), a
switcher (ShowCast 100/iCast 10NDI) or a recorder (HDR-80/90).
See OSD MENU Video Output for setting the camera video resolution.
Audio Output
The 3.5mm headphone jack allows you to connect an external audio source
using LINE IN or a stereo microphone using MIC IN. The external audio source
is embedded in the output video.
Connect an external
audio source or a
stereo microphone.

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Ethernet Port
Connect the Ethernet interface to a router. The IP address can be found in
Network Info of the OSD menu.
Connect the
POE/LAN/DVIP port to
a router.

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5. OSD menu
Chapter 5 describes the OSD menu.
The OSD menu allows the user to modify
various camera settings. Press the “MENU”
key to open the OSD menu on the
connected HDMI display.
Once the OSD menu is opened, press the
up and down arrow keys to cycle through
the menu, the left and right arrow keys to
switch pages and the menu key to select.
Use the left and right arrow buttons to
change the value of a parameter. Press the right arrow key to increase and the
left arrow key to decrease. Press the menu key to save the change and return
to the previous menu level.
To exit without saving changes, simply select “Escape”.
Please note that the current setting is highlighted in blue and indicated by an
arrow icon.

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The table below summarizes the main options and their sub-options.
Main Options
Zoom
Gain Limit
Shutter
White
Balance
Exposure
Image
Setting
Camera
Setting
Video
Output
Streaming
Network
Info
Audio
System
Escape
Sub Options
Zoom
Gain Limit
Shutter
Auto
Global
Contrast
Lens
Select
Video
Output
TS over
TCP/UDP
Camera IP
Audio
Input
Camera
Name
Escape
Escape
Escape
Indoor
Center
Brightness
AGC
Escape
RTSP
DHCP
Soundtrack
Language
Outdoor
eSport
Saturation
Gamma
Mode
RTMP/
RTMPS
Reset IP
Audio
Standard
Preset
One-Push
Lock
Hue
3DNR
HLS
Escape
Escape
Tally
Mode
Color
Temp.
Manual
Sharpness
WDR
SRT
Button
Shortcut
R/B Gain
Escape
Escape
Mirror
Off
Firmware
Lock
Rotation
Escape
Factory
Default
Escape
Anti-
Flicker
Escape
Escape