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Datavideo BC-80 Users Manual

BLOCK CAMERA
BC-80
Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT .......................................................... 4
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS......................................................... 4
WARRANTY ....................................................................................... 5
DISPOSAL .......................................................................................... 7
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 8
2. SYSTEM DIAGRAM ......................................................................... 9
3. CONNECTIONS ............................................................................. 10
4. IR REMOTE CONTROL .................................................................. 14
5. OSD MENU OPTIONS ................................................................... 19
6. DIP SWITCH SETTINGS ................................................................. 29
7. RS-422 CONTROL PROTOCOL ....................................................... 30
7.2.1 Overview of VISCA ............................................................ 30
7.2.2 VISCA Communication Specifications ................................ 32
7.2.3 VISCA Device Setting Command........................................ 35
7.2.4 VISCA Command/ACK Protocol ......................................... 36
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7.2.5 VISCA Camera-Issued Messages ....................................... 37
7.2.6 BC-80 Commands ............................................................. 38
8. DVIP CONTROL OPERATION GUIDE .............................................. 48
9. FIRMWARE UPGRADE .................................................................. 64
10. DIMENSIONS ............................................................................. 65
11. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................ 66
SERVICE AND SUPPORT ................................................................... 68
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.
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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;
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.
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• The product warranty period beings 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.
• 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.
• 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.
CE Marking is the symbol as shown on the left of
this page. The letters "CE" are the abbreviation of
French phrase "Conformité Européene" which
literally means "European Conformity". The term
initially used was "EC Mark" and it was officially replaced by "CE Marking" in the Directive 93/68/EEC in 1993. "CE Marking" is now used in all EU official documents.
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1. Introduction
The BC-80 Block Camera is a small HD camera with an infra-red remote control. It can be used for HD high quality shooting in an environment where space is limited. The image resolution is 1920x1080. The BC-80 provides 30x optical focus, and the image output interfaces are SDI and HDMI. A tally light indicator sits above the BC-80 camera lens. The control protocol supports SONY VISCA so that the camera can be controlled via RS-422 or DVIP interface.
1.1 Features
• HD Resolution: 1/2.8" High Definition 2.0 M Pixels progressive
CMOS sensor
• 30x optical zoom
• High definition formats supported:
1080/ 59.94p, 1080/ 50p, 1080/ 59.94i, 1080/ 29.97p, 1080/ 25p, 1080/ 50i, 720/ 59.94p, 720/50p
• Digital Noise Reduction Function (DNR) to reduce the noise and
enable clearer image under low light conditions.
• Video Output: SDI + HDMI synchronously.
• Tally LED Design (RS-422/ DVIP Operation)
• Supports SONY VISCA Protocol
• Supports DVIP Control Protocol
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2. System Diagram
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3. Connections
3.1 Front View
IR Receiver
Receives signal from the IR remote control.
Tally Light
As the camera is booting the tally light stays solid green and turns solid red for about three seconds just before the boot is complete. The tally light remains solid green after the camera finishes booting. Green: Camera is operating normally. Red: Camera is booting.
Lens
Camera lens for capturing images.
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3.2 Rear Panel
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SDI Output
Video output connected to SDI monitor.
HDMI Output
Video output connected to HDMI port of the monitor.
RS-422 Control Port
Remote control port using the RS-422 control protocol. See
RS-422 Control Protocol for
details.
12V DC Power IN
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.
Power Switch
Turns ON/OFF the camera.
Power LED Indicator
Green: Power ON OFF: Power OFF
DVIP Control Port
Remote control port using the DVIP control protocol. See
DVIP Control Operation Guide
for details.
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Firmware Upgrade Port
Connects USB drive for firmware upgrade. For details, please refer to the Firmware
Upgrade section.
DIP Switch
DIP Switch sets the camera VISCA ID, Remote Control Protocol, and Resolution, Video Mode Selection Method, and Camera ID Assignment. For details, please refer to the DIP
Switch Settings section.
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4. IR Remote Control
Use the IR remote control that comes with the product package to operate the BC-80 Block Camera. The IR remote control functions are described in the table below.
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No
Item
Description
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Reset
Press RESET or XYZ button to return the camera lens to the default zoom position (Z:0000).
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Group
Not Applicable
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Camera Select
Select CAM1-CAM4 in a multi­camera environment
Press Camera Select buttons to select a camera from Camera 1 to Camera 4 in a multi-camera environment.
However before using the Camera Select function, first assign an ID number (CAM 1 – CAM 4) to the camera intended for remote control operation by adjusting the DIP switch located at the rear of the camera. Please refer to DIP Switch
Settings section for details.
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Preset Setting
Not Applicable
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5
Focus Setup
Manually focus camera lens on a subject
Press either (F) FAR button or (N) NEAR button to manually focus the camera lens onto the subject.
Before using manual focus, make sure Auto Focus mode is turned off by pressing the AUTO FOCUS button.
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Auto Focus Control
Automatically focus camera lens on a subject
Press AUTO FOCUS button and camera lens will be automatically focused on the subject.
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Gain Control
Adjust Brightness
Press GAIN+ button to increase the brightness or GAIN- button to decrease the brightness.
Press AUTO button to activate auto Gain Control and press again to exit.
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P/T Speed
Adjust Pan/ Tilt Speed
Not Applicable
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Iris Control
Make the subject appear brighter
Adjust the iris opening (aperture), to control the amount of light coming through the lens (i.e. the "exposure"). Press IRIS+ button to enlarge the iris opening to allow more light to come in so that the subject appears brighter and press IRIS- button to shrink the iris opening to allow less light to come in so that the subject appears less bright.
Press AUTO button activate auto Iris Control and press again to exit.
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ENTER
ENTER
Press ENTER key to select a particular menu option or confirm a parameter value.
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Direction Arrows
Browse Menu Options
Press UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons to browse the menu options or adjust parameter values.
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Enter/ Exit Camera
Menu
Press the MENU button to Enter or Exit the Camera OSD Menu
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Zoom In/Out
Buttons
Zoom
Press either (T) TELE button to zoom in on the subject such that it appears to be close to the camera or (W) WIDE button to zoom out from the subject such that it appears to be far away from the camera.
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Zoom Speed Buttons
(4 speed selection)
Adjust Zoom In/Out Speed
Press the ZOOM SPEED buttons to switch to different zoom speeds (4 being the highest and 1 being the lowest).
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Power Button
Switch ON/OFF camera
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5. OSD Menu Options
On-Screen Menu allows the user to change various camera settings such as shooting conditions and the system setup. Press Menu button on the IR remote control to enter the on-screen menu as shown below.
Main Menu
1. Camera Set (Normal)
White Balance
Color temperature adjustment to make the image look more natural.
IRIS
This is an adjustable aperture used to control the amount of light coming through the lens. The more the iris is opened, the more light it lets in and the brighter the scene will be.
AGC
The setting that automatically adjusts the amplification of the signal from the camera sensor.
DNR
Digital Noise Reduction digitally removes any noise found in each image, resulting in a clearer image.
2. Video Output
Selection Way
This option configures how you can select the video mode. Enabling DIP SW 8 allows you to use the DIP
[MAIN MENU] 1: Camera Set (Normal) 2: Video Output 3: Remote Control 4: System 5: Camera Set (Advance) 6: Escape
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switch to set the video mode instead of the remote control.
Pattern
Pattern generates color bars for color calibration.
3. Remote Control
Remote control settings
4. System
System configuration
5. Camera Set (Advance)
Fog Correction
When the surrounding area of the subject is foggy and of a low contrast, turning on fog correction will make the subject appear clearer.
Aperture
Aperture adjusts the image sharpness. Increasing the aperture setting so that the foreground and background of your images appear sharp.
Vivid Effect
Vivid effect adjusts the color saturation which is basically the intensity of color in an image.
Pedestal Effect
The pedestal effect enables exposure compensation which will engage the iris or auto gain control depending on the shooting situation. For best results we recommend setting the pedestal effect to 4 or 5. The pedestal effect allows the camera to brighten up the image captured as you zoom in.
Backlight Correction
Use this function when the background is brighter than the subject.
6. Escape
Exits the MENU
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Main
Options
Camera
Set
(Normal)
Video
Output
Remote Control
System
Camera Set
(Advance)
Escape
Sub-Options
1. Camera Name
1. Selection Way
1. Remote Source
1. Display
1. Camera Name
2. Mirror
2. Video Mode
2. Set RS­422
2. Tally Light
2. Mirror
3. White Balance
3. Pattern
3. Set DVIP
3. Reset All
3. White Balance
4. Focus
4. Escape
4. Set IR
4. Update Software
4. Focus
5. Iris 5. Escape
5. Escape
5. Iris
6. AGC 6. AGC
7. Escape
7. Fog Correction
8. Aperture
9. Vivid Effect
10. Pedestal Effect
11. Backlight Correction
12. Day/Night Mode
13. Shutter
14. Gamma Mode
15. WD Mode
16. HR Mode
17. Contrast
18. Escape
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