Data Video BC-100 User manual

BC-100
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................................. 2
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................... 4
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................................................. 4
WARRANTY................................................................................................................................................................. 5
STANDARD WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................ 5
THREE YEAR WARRANTY............................................................................................................................................... 5
DISPOSAL.................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 FEATURES............................................................................................................................................................. 7
CHAPTER 2 APPLICATIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 3 CONNECTIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 FRONT VIEW ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 REAR VIEW......................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.3 PIN DEFINITION OF THE TALLY CABLE FOR TALLY IN &TALLY OUT ................................................................................... 13
3.4 PIN DEFINITION OF THE LANC REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................................................................ 13
3.5 DIP SWITCH OF THE BC-100 .................................................................................................................................. 14
3.6 DIRECT CONNECTION TO CAMERA ............................................................................................................................ 15
3.7 DVIP ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
3.8 BROADCAST AND UDP COMMANDS INDEX ................................................................................................................. 16
CHAPTER 4 QUICK START GUIDE............................................................................................................................... 19
CHAPTER 5. USE BC-100 APP TO CONTROL THE CAMERA.......................................................................................... 22
5.1 SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
HOW TO ENTER THE SETTINGS MENU OPTIONS................................................................................................................. 23
HOW TO STREAM TO YOUTUBE STREAMING PLATFORM (TAKE ANDROID PHONE AS AN EXAMPLE)................................................. 26
5.2 CURRENT ........................................................................................................................................................... 30
5.3 EXPOSURE MODES ............................................................................................................................................... 33
5.4 RECORDING STATUS REMINDER ............................................................................................................................... 38
5.5 AUTOMATIC WHITE BALANCE (AWB)....................................................................................................................... 40
5.6 GAIN/GAIN LIMIT ................................................................................................................................................ 42
5.7 FRAME RATE....................................................................................................................................................... 43
5.8 FOCUS............................................................................................................................................................... 44
5.9 IRIS.................................................................................................................................................................. 47
5.10 ADVANCED FUNCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 48
5.11 EC (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION)............................................................................................................................ 48
5.12 BRIGHTNESS...................................................................................................................................................... 49
5.13 SHUTTER OR SHUTTER LIMIT ................................................................................................................................. 50
5.14 HDR (HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE).............................................................................................................................. 51
5.15 SATURATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 52
5.16 CONTRAST ........................................................................................................................................................ 53
5.17 SHARPNESS....................................................................................................................................................... 54
CHAPTER 6. FIRMWARE UPDATE (TAKE ANDROID PHONE AS AN EXAMPLE) ............................................................ 55
CHAPTER 7. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................................ 59
CHAPTER 8. DIMENSIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 60
CHAPTER 9. SPECIFICATION ...................................................................................................................................... 61

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SERVICE AND SUPPORT............................................................................................................................................. 64
Disclaimer of Product & 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.
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 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 that are marked “Do Not Remove” 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;

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f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
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.
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.

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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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Chapter 1 Introduction
Equipped with a 4/3 inch CMOS sensor and the real time HDR function, the BC-100 series is
designed by Datavideo to suppress darkness noise to the minimum in the low light environment,
thus creating stunning real colors and fine black and white levels. What is more is that the BC-100
performs better than all cameras of the same grade and is designed for high-end applications.
What is unique about the BC-100 Interchangeable Lens Camera is its removable lens and its
compatibility with the Micro 4/3 high performance lens group allow the user to form the perfect
combination for specific photography requirements and satisfy the highly professional and the
best Internet celebrity groups. Simply leave professional photography to us, and all you need to do
is to come up with a good story. The Datavideo BC-100 Interchangeable Lens Camera is designed
to touch your and my hearts.
1.1 Features
High quality low light image performance
Supports App control by the iOS/Android-based handset
Supports live streaming through App control (USB connection)
Supports standard M4/3 lens mount (Panasonic / Panasonic LEICA/Olympus)
Supports Real-Time HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Supports 12-bit image processing capability
The high quality image of the BC-100 is the best source for the chromakey application of the
TVS-1000A/1200A/2000A virtual studios to combine the real images and virtual scenes
together
Ruggedized aluminum alloy enclosure with double-row fixed holes for expansion accessories
Supports ultra-high 3D signal noise reduction capability
4/3 inch CMOS sensor
Output Interfaces: Supports simultaneously output for 1 HDMI and 2 SDI output interfaces
Output Resolutions: 1920x1080
Shutter Speed: Supports shutter speed range from 1/2000 to 1/25 (S)
Audio Input：Supports dynamic microphone and +48V condenser microphone.

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Chapter 2 Applications
The Datavideo BC-100 Interchangeable Lens Camera provides many features such as the 4/3 inch
large size CMOS sensor, the capability to reduce the shadow noise to the lowest level and real-
time HDR for users to achieve high image quality in low-light situation. Please see following
paragraphs for the recommended scenes for applying the BC-100 Interchangeable Lens Camera.
E-Sports: The eSport industry is an ideal scene for the BC-100 application. The impressive
gaming screen, colorful sound and light effects and the dramatically changing visual
environment make the eSport scene the best scene for totally expressing BC-100's
astonishing HDR capability. The BC-100 makes the live broadcasting just like the real scene.
Wedding Ceremony: Wedding ceremony is the most important day for most of the people
and you need a high quality camera that can help you to save your precious memories. The
BC-100 achieves color reduction and multi-level faithful performance in the low-light
environment. The BC-100 captures high quality images and saves these significant moments
permanently so that they will stay in your memory without fading away.
Virtual Studios: The BC-100’s proprietary high definition video is the best source for the
virtual studio chromakey application. The most challenging transparent cup, smoke and hair
in the virtual studio can be perfectly demonstrated by combining BC-100's 12-bit CMOS
sensor and rich levels with the chromakey technology of the TVS-100A,TVS-1200A and TVS-
2000A. The virtual and real scenes can be naturally combined without any flaw.
Nightclub Dancing Competition: The ultra-high noise reduction capability of the BC-100
allows it to keep high screen quality even in the luxurious and dusky nightclub environment.
The BC-100 reduces the shadow Signal-to-Noise ratio to the lowest level. Moreover, its
dynamic performance of the 50/60P reappears the real scenes of the nightclub in the BC-100
videos.
Evening Party & Concert: Large evening party or concert is also a very good environment for
demonstrating BC-100's capabilities. The carefully arranged programs, always-changing stage
laser light effects, and intermittent darkness and light are great challenges for a camera.
With the BC-100, you are able to shoot a high quality video as the cinematic camera.
Moreover, you can release the burden of the post production. Due to this reason, you can
put your focus on the touching moment on the stage. The real-time HDR shows interactions
between actors and audience clearly on the monitor at the same time.
Candlelight Scenes: Candlelight is the only illuminating tool in most of the romantic or silent
scenes. This kind of low-light environment is the best place for demonstrating BC-100's
features such as ultra-high signal noise suppressing capability and high definition image to
help you to revert the touching moment just as the live scene.
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Chapter 3 Connections
This section will introduce users the connections of Datavideo BC-100 Interchangeable Lens
Camera. Please see following paragraphs for details.
3.1 Front View
No.
Interface
Description
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M4/3 lens mount
with standard 11
pin electronic
contacts
This lens mount is used for users to mount the M4/3 compatible
interchangeable lenses such as Panasonic, Panasonic LEICA and
Olympus lenses.
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Tally Light
In the EFP production, If a PGM signal is received by the BC-100 from
the switcher, the tally light will light on in red. However, if a PVM signal
is received by the BC-100 from the switcher, the tally light will light on
in green.
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Lens-release
Button
This lens-release button allows users to remove the lens of the camera.
When the lens-release button is pressed, the lens lock pin will be
retracted and then users can rotate the lens easily. Before installing the
camera lens, please rotate the lens until there is a click to show that
the camera lens is locked properly.
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3.2 Rear View
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