BC-15PN - Video camera DataVideo - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	4K NDI POV Camera
Image Sensor	1/2.3" CMOS, 12.3 Megapixels
Video Resolution	Up to 2160p 60fps (2160p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25, 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25)
Lens	Interchangeable fixed lens (Standard 6mm equivalent or Wide 2.8mm equivalent, F1.0 fixed iris)
Zoom	2x Digital Zoom
Streaming Protocols	RTMP(S), SRT, NDI (BC-15PN only)
Control	DVIP via Ethernet, BC View Assist App (iOS/Android)
Network	10/100/1000M Ethernet, Power over Ethernet (IEEE802.3af)
Audio Input	3.5mm stereo line-in or mic-in
Video Output	HDMI 2.0 x1
Tally Light	Dual-color (Red/Green)
Dimensions (WxHxD)	77 x 78 x 82 mm
Weight	200 g
Power	DC 12V 9W or PoE IEEE802.3af
Operating Temperature	0 to 40°C
Warranty	1 year standard; 3 years with online registration within 30 days
Safety Compliance	FCC Part 15, CE, WEEE
Cleaning	Use a damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners
Mounting	Three 1/4-20 UNC screw holes (top, bottom, left)

Frequently Asked Questions - BC-15PN DataVideo

How do I update the firmware on the BC-15PN?

Download the latest firmware and update tool from the Datavideo website. Connect the camera to a computer via Ethernet, set a static IP (e.g., 192.168.100.100), open the OSD menu and navigate to System > Firmware > Update. Use the firmware update utility to send the file. The camera will reboot automatically.

How do I stream video from the BC-15PN to YouTube?

Connect the camera to a router with internet access. Use the BC View Assist app to set the Stream Type to RTMP. Enter the YouTube stream URL and key obtained from YouTube Live. Then start streaming from the app.

How do I control the BC-15PN using the BC View Assist app?

Install the BC View Assist app on your mobile device. Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as the camera. The app automatically discovers the camera. You can adjust zoom, gain, white balance, exposure, and more from the app interface.

What is the difference between the BC-15P and BC-15PN?

The BC-15PN supports the NDI protocol for video over IP, while the BC-15P does not. All other specifications are identical.

How do I adjust white balance on the BC-15PN?

Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Navigate to White Balance and select Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push, Color Temperature, or R/B Gain. Use the arrow keys to adjust values. Press MENU to confirm.

How do I set up the BC-15PN for NDI streaming?

Ensure the camera is in DHCP mode and connected to a network. Use the BC View Assist app to go to Menu > Stream > Main Stream and select NDI as the stream type. Start streaming. Then use NDI Studio Monitor on a computer to view the camera feed.

How do I reset the BC-15PN to factory defaults?

Open the OSD menu and go to System > Factory Default. Select Yes to confirm. The camera will reboot with factory settings. Note that video output, audio standard, and language settings are preserved.

What lens options are available for the BC-15PN?

Two lenses are available: a Standard lens (6mm equivalent, FOV H:38.6° V:21.9°) and a Wide-angle lens (2.8mm equivalent, FOV H:75.5° V:46.6°). Both have a fixed F1.0 iris. The lens can be swapped manually; after swapping, update the Lens Select setting in the OSD menu.

How do I power the BC-15PN?

You can power the camera using the supplied DC 12V adapter connected to the DC IN socket, or via Power over Ethernet (PoE) using a PoE switch or injector connected to the LAN/PoE port.

How should I clean the BC-15PN camera?

Unplug the camera before cleaning. Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, and avoid getting moisture into the ventilation slots or openings.

USER MANUAL BC-15PN DataVideo

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 6

WARRANTY 8

STANDARD WARRANTY....8

THREE YEAR WARRANTY....8

DISPOSAL 9

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.... 10

FEATURES....10

2. SYSTEM DIAGRAM 11

3. LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF PARTS 12

4. BASIC SETUP(TAKE BC-15P AS AN EXAMPLE) 19

POWER-ON 19

VIDEO OUTPUT 19

AUDIO OUTPUT....20

ETHERNET PORT 21

5. OSD MENU 22

ZOOM....30

GAIN LIMIT 30

SHUTTER 31

WHITE BALANCE....32

Auto 33

Indoor 33

Outdoor 33

One-push 34

Color Temperature 34

R/B Gain 34

Lock....35

EXPOSURE 36

Global....36

Center 36

eSport 36

Lock....36

Manual....36

IMAGE SETTING ....37

CAMERA SETTING....37

Lens Select 38

AGC 38

Gamma Mode 39

3DNR....39

WDR 40

Mirror....40

Rotation 41

Anti-Flicker 41

VIDEO OUTPUT......42

NETWORK....44

DHCP 44

IP 44

NetMask....45

Gateway....45

DNS1 46

DNS2 46

Reset 47

AUDIO 47

Audio Input 48

Soundtrack....48

Audio Standard 48

SYSTEM....49

Camera Name 49

Language....50

Preset....50

Tally Mode ....51

Button Shortcut ....52

Firmware....52

Factory Default ....53

6. HOW TO CONTROL THE BC-15P/BC-15PN BY THE BC VIEW ASSIST APP 54

HOW TO CONNECT AND LAUNCH THE BC VIEW ASSIST APP ....54

INTRODUCTION OF THE BC VIEW ASSIST APP MAIN INTERFACE....57

1. Video Output ....57

2. Preview Screen ....58

3. Zoom 58

4. Gain Limit....58

5.Shutter 59

1. White Balance....59

2. Exposure 60

3. Contrast 60

4. Brightness ....61

5. Saturation ....61

6. Hue....61

7. Sharpness....61

8. Camera Name 62

9. Stream....62

10. Menu Button....62

MENU INTRODUCTION OF THE BC VIEW ASSIST APP....63

Camera....65

Encoder....69

Stream....70

Audio....72

Network 73

BC VIEW ASSIST APP CAMERA LIST INTRODUCTION....74

1. HOW TO VIEW BC-15PN IMAGES WITH NDI STUDIO MONITOR ...... 77

2. HOW TO STREAM BC-15P/BC-15PN IMAGE TO THE STREAMING PLATFORMS (YOUTUBE AND FACEBOOK AS EXAMPLES) 80

HOW TO STREAM TO YOUTUBE....80

HOW TO STREAM TO FACEBOOK 81

1. HOW TO USE BC VIEW ASSIST TO VIEW IMAGES FROM THE BC-15P/PN 83

2. FIRMWARE UPDATE.... 86

REQUIREMENTS....86

UPDATE STEPS....86

Establish a point-to-point connection with a computer (fixed IP mode) 86

Computer connects to multiple cameras via router (DHCP mode) .....90

1. FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS....94

2. DIMENSIONS....95

3. SPECIFICATIONS....96

SERVICE AND SUPPORT 100

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.

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'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.

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.

Disposal

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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.

1. Product Overview

BC-15P/BC-15PN 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 only difference between the BC-15P and BC-15PN is that the BC-15PN supports the NDI protocol and other specifications of the BC-15PN are the same as the BC-15P.

The BC-15P/BC-15PN 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
- BC View Assist App can be used to control
- Built-in Tally Light
• Supports the NDI Protocol (for BC-15PN only)

1. System Diagram
   

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    A["BC-15P"] -->|HDMI| B["Showcast 100 4K ShowCast Streaming Studio"]
    C["BC-15P"] -->|HDMI| B
    D["BC-15P"] -->|HDMI| B
    E["Computer"] -->|HDMI| B
    F["Audio Playback"] -->|RCA| B
    G["Microphone"] -->|1| B
    H["Audio Monitoring by Headphone"] --> B
    I["Router"] -->|HDMI| B
    J["HDR-80"] -->|HDMI| B
    K["HDR-1"] -->|HDMI| B
    L["TLM-170L"] -->|HDMI| B
    M["Router"] -->|Ethernet| N["dvdCloud"]
    M --> O["YouTube"]
    M --> P["facebook"]
    M --> Q["WOWZA media system"]
    B <-->|DVIP| B
    B <-->|HDMI| R["Monitor"]
    B <-->|HDMI| S["Video Record"]

3. Location and Function of Parts

Front of Camera

1

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/BC-15PN 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 ~∞

	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.
2	Tally LEDThe 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 (BC-15P)

Rear of Camera (BC-15PN)

1	MENU buttonPress 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) buttonPress 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.
3	Down-Arrow (Zoom Out) buttonPress 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.
4	Right-Arrow (GAIN+) buttonPress 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.
5	Left Arrow (Gain-) buttonPress 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 (BC-15P)

Right Panel of the Camera (BC-15PN)

1	LINE/MIC INThe 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.
2	DC IN 12VDC 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.
3	HDMIUse an HDMI cable to connect an external monitor or switcher to display the camera image.
4	POE/LAN/DVIP(BC-15P)DVIP/LAN/POE/ NDI®|HX (BC-15PN)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

1 The 1/4-20 UNC screw hole allows you to secure the camera on mounting devices such as a tripod.

Top of the Camera

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1/4-20 UNC Screw Hole

1 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	1/4-20 UNC Screw HoleThe 1/4-20 UNC screw hole allows you to secure the camera on mounting devices such as a tripod.

4. Basic Setup(Take BC-15P as an example)

Power-On

Connect the DC 12V power adapter to the DC IN socket.

Connect the DC 12 V power adapter

Video Output

Connect HDMI devices such as TLM series monitors, ShowCast 100, iCast 10NDI, and HDR-80/90.

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.

Ethernet Port

Connect the Ethernet interface to a router. The IP address can be found in Network of the OSD menu.

5. OSD menu

Chapter 5 describes the OSD menu. Most of the OSD menus of BC-15P and BC-15PN are the same, the only difference is that BC-15PN has "Stream/NDI" switching option, while BC-15P does not have "Stream/NDI" switching option. The following diagram shows the BC-15P as an example.

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.

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

Audio

System

Escape

Sub Options

Zoom

Gain Limit

Shutter

Auto

Global

Contrast

Lens Select

Video Output

On

DHCP

Audio Input

Camera Name

Escape

Escape

Escape

Indoor

Center

Brightness

AGC

Escape

Off

IP

Soundtrack

Language

Outdoor

eSport

Saturation

Gamma Mode

Switch To NDI/Switch Off NDI (This item is available for BC-15PN only.)

NetMask

Audio Standard

Preset

One-Push

Lock

Hue

3DNR

Escape

Gateway

Escape

Tally Mode

Color Temp.

Manual

Sharpness

WDR

DNS1

Button Shortcut

R/B Gain

Escape

Escape

Mirror

DNS2

Firmware

Lock

Rotation

Reset

Factory Default

Escape

Anti-Flicker

Escape

Escape

Escape

Details of the OSD menu options are listed in the table below.

Main Menu	Sub Menu	Options		Descriptions
Zoom	Zoom	1.0X (no zoom)		New setting will be applied without having to press the menu key.
		1.1X
		1.2X
		1.3X
		1.4X
		1.5X
		1.6X
		1.7X
		1.8X
		1.9X
		2.0X
	Escape
Gain Limit	Gain Limit	1.0dB		New setting will be applied without having to press the menu key.
		2.0dB
		3.0dB
		4.0dB
		5.0dB
		6.0dB
		7.0dB
		8.0dB
		9.0dB
		10.0dB
		11.0dB
		12.0dB
		13.0dB
		14.0dB
		15.0dB
		16.0dB
		17.0dB
		18.0dB
		19.0dB
		20.0dB
		21.0dB
		22.0dB
		23.0dB
		24.0dB
		25.0dB
		26.0dB
		27.0dB
	Escape
Shutter	Shutter	NTSC Shutter	PAL Shutter
		1/30	1/25
		1/60	1/50
		1/90	1/75
		1/120	1/100
		1/150	1/125
		1/180	1/150
		1/210	1/200
		1/600	1/500
		1/1200	1/1000
		1/2400	1/2000
		1/4800	1/4000
		1/9000	1/8000
	Escape
White Balance	Auto
	Indoor
	Outdoor
	One-Push
	Color-Temp.	Color Temp.	3000K	Manually configured color temperature will be overridden when white balance mode is set to non-manual modes.
			3100K
			3200K
			3300K
			3400K
			3500K
			3600K
			3700K
			3800K
			3900K
			4000K
			4100K
			4200K
			4300K
			4400K
			4500K
			4600K
			4700K
			4800K
			4900K
			5000K
			5100K
			5200K
			5300K
			5400K
			5500K
			5600K
			5700K
			5800K
			5900K
			6000K
			6100K
			6200K
			6300K
			6400K
			6500K
			6600K
			6700K
			6800K
			6900K
			7000K
			7100K
			7200K
			7300K
			7400K
			7500K
		Escape
	R/B Gain	RGain	0-255	New setting can be previewed on the monitor and will be applied only after pressing the menu key.Please note that R Gain will be applied along with B Gain.Manually configured R Gain will be overridden when white balance mode is set to non-manual modes.
		BGain	0-255	New setting can be previewed on the monitor and will be applied only after pressing the menu key.Please note that B Gain will be applied along with R Gain.Manually configured B Gain will be overridden when white balance mode is set to non-manual modes.
		Escape
	Lock
	Escape
Exposure	Global
	Center
	eSport
	Lock
	Manual
	Escape
Image Setting	Contrast	Contrast	0	New setting can be previewed on the monitor and will be applied only after pressing the menu key.
			1
			2
			3
			4
			5
			6
			7
			8

		9
		10
	Escape
Brightness	Brightness	0	New setting can be previewed on the monitor and will be applied only after pressing the menu key.
		1
		2
		3
		4
		5
		6
		7
		8
		9
		10
	Escape
Saturation	Saturation	0	New setting can be previewed on the monitor and will be applied only after pressing the menu key.
		1
		2
		3
		4
		5
		6
		7
		8
		9
		10
	Escape
Hue	Hue	0	New setting can be previewed on the monitor and will be applied only after pressing the menu key.
		1
		2
		3
		4
		5
		6
		7
		8
		9
		10
	Escape:
Sharpness	Sharpness	0	New setting can be previewed on the monitor and will be applied only after pressing the menu key.
		1
		2
		3
		4
		5
		6
		7
		8
		9
		10
	Escape :

	Escape
Camera Setting	Lens Select	Standard Lens
		eSport Lens
		Escape
	AGC	ON
		Off
		Escape
	Gamma Mode	Standard
		Mode1
		Mode2
		Mode3
		Escape
	3D NR	ON
		Off
		Escape
	WDR	ON
		Off
		Escape
	Mirror	Off
		H
		V
		H+V
		Escape
	Rotation	0
		90
		270
		Escape
	Anti-Flicker	Off
		50HZ
		60HZ
		Escape
	Escape
Video Output	Video Output	2160 60p
		2160 59.94p
		2160 50p
		2160 30p
		2160 29.97p
		2160 25p
		1080 60p
		1080 59.94p
		1080 50p
		1080 30p
		1080 29.97p
		1080 25p
	Escape
Streaming	OnOff		This "Streaming" mode is only applicable to BC-15PN, not BC-15P. If in Streaming mode, press "Switch to NDI",it will switch to NDI mode. If in NDI mode, press "Switch Off NDI", it will turn off the NDI mode.
	Switch to NDI /Switch Off NDI
	Escape
Network	DHCP	On
		Off
		Escape
	IP	IP
		Escape
	NetMask	NetMask
		Escape
	Gateway	Gateway
		Escape
	DNS1	DNS1
		Escape
	DNS2	DNS2
		Escape
	Reset	Reset Default Setting No/Yes
	Escape
Audio	Audio Input	Line IN
		Mic IN
		Escape
	Soundtrack	Stereo
		Mono
		Escape
	Audio Standard	SMPTE
		EBU
		Escape
	Escape
System	Camera Name	BC-15P/BC-15PN
		Escape
	Language	English
		Traditional Chinese
		Simplified Chinese
		Escape
	Preset	Preset Default
		Load User1
		Load User2
		Save User1
		Save User2
		Escape
	Tally Mode	Off
		Red
		Green

	Red/GreenEscapeOnOffEscapeVersion	NoYes
ButtonShortcut
Firmware	Update
Factory Default	EscapeNoYes
Escape

Escape

Zoom

A digital zoom is when a camera recreates the effect of zooming in with a lens by capturing the image from an increasingly smaller area of the camera's sensor, and then blowing up that image to the regular size.

The available zoom ratios are 1.0X (no zoom), 1.1X, 1.2X, 1.3X, 1.4X, 1.5X, 1.6X, 1.7X, 1.8X, 1.9X and 2.0X.

Gain Limit

At a higher gain, the brightness becomes more appropriate in dim scenes, but the noise increases. To limit the noise level, you can select the upper limit for the Gain from the list below.

1.0 dB/2.0 dB/3.0 dB/4.0 dB/5.0 dB/6.0 dB/7.0 dB/8.0 dB/9.0 dB/10.0 dB/11.0 dB/12.0 dB/13.0 dB/14.0 dB/15.0 dB/16.0 dB/17.0 dB/18.0 dB/19.0 dB/20.0 dB/21.0 dB/22.0 dB/23.0 dB/24.0 dB/25.0 dB/26.0 dB/27.0 dB

Shutter

Shutter speed is the length of time the camera shutter is open, exposing light onto the camera sensor.

Shutter speeds are typically measured in fractions of a second when they are under a second. For example, 1/4 means a quarter of a second, while 1/250 means one-two-hundred-and-fiftieth of a second (or four milliseconds).

BC-15P/BC-15PN offers NTSC and PAL speeds, sorted by the following

• NTSC: 1/30, 1/60, 1/90, 1/120, 1/150, 1/180, 1/210, 1/600, 1/1200, 1/2400, 1/4800 and 1/9000.
  ● PAL: 1/25, 1/50, 1/75, 1/100, 1/125, 1/150, 1/200, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000

Please note that the exposure mode must be set to manual before you can adjust the shutter speed.

White Balance

Certain light conditions can cause discoloration of your image. White balance allows you to adjust the color balance in order to produce the best image quality. The BC-15P/BC-15PN offers auto and manual modes for white balance adjustment. Various modes will be described in this section.

Auto

If Auto is selected, the most accurate colors will be selected automatically for the current scene. The white balance will be adjusted automatically when lighting conditions change. Auto is the most recommended mode for most situations or when you have to move frequently between different scenes.

Note: Select "Lock" if you want to fix the current white balance setting.

Indoor

If Indoor is selected, the white balance will be adjusted to the following scenes:

• Indoors
• At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly
• Under video lamps in a studio, or under sodium lamps or incandescent-like color lamps
• Shooting outdoor at dawn or dusk
• Shooting outdoor on cloudy days or at night with incandescent-like color lamps

Outdoor

If Outdoor is selected, the white balance will be adjusted to the following scenes:

• Outdoors using sunlight as the light source
• Mixed light sources (sunlight and artificial light)
• Night views, neon signs and fireworks
• Sunrise or sunset
• Under daylight fluorescent lamps

One-push

The one-push mode, when selected, adjusts the white balance once according to the ambient light. If the lighting condition changes, you will need to recalibrate the white balance setting by selecting the one-push mode again.

Color Temperature

Set the color temperature to manually adjust the white balance setting.

See the table below for color temperatures of the corresponding light sources:

Lighting Source	Color Temperature Value
Sunlight (Sunrise/Sunset)	3200 °K
Tungsten/Halogen Lights	2800-3400 °K
Sunlight (noon)	5500 °K
HID Lights	5500-7500 °K
Sunlight (cloudy day)	6500-7500 °K

R/B Gain

The "R/G Gain" allows you to adjust the video's red and blue components.

Lock

In Auto mode, you can select "Lock" to fix the white balance setting after the most accurate colors have been selected for the current scene.

Follow the procedure below to lock the current white balance setting in Auto mode:

1. Open OSD menu, then select White Balance → Auto to enable auto white balance after which you will return to the main menu.

1. On the main menu, select White Balance → Lock.

1. The current white balance setting is locked when Auto mode appears as Auto Lock as shown below.

To re-enable Auto mode, simply select Unlock.

Exposure

The Exposure basically controls the amount of light that reaches the camera sensor. You can allow the camera to adjust the exposure automatically or do it manually.

Global

Auto mode; light intensity is evenly distributed across the entire video image.

Center

Auto mode; light intensity is concentrated in a circular area in the center of the video.

eSport

This auto exposure mode is designed specifically for the eSport games.

Lock

When selected, the current exposure setting will be locked.

Manual

Enable Manual mode to manually adjust the exposure by changing the shutter speed in Shutter sub menu.

OSD Menu		Exposure
Zoom	2.0X	Global
Gain Limit	27.0dB
Shutter	1/60	Center
White Balance	Auto	eSport
Exposure	Manual	Lock
Image Setting
Camera Setting		Manual
Video Output	1080 60p	Escape
Escape

Image Setting

BC-15P/BC-15PN allows you to adjust the following image parameters:

• Contrast: 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10
• Brightness: 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10
• Saturation: 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10
• Hue: 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10
• Sharpness: 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10

Note: New setting can be previewed on the monitor and will be applied only after pressing the menu key.

OSD Menu Zoom 2.0X Gain Limit 20.0dB Shutter White Balance Exposure Global ► Image Setting Camera Setting Video Output 1080 60p Escape	Image Setting ▶ Contrast 6 Brightness 5 Saturation 5 Hue 5 Sharpness 5 Escape
Move Enter Next Page	Move Enter

Camera Setting

Various camera setting options will be described in this section.

Lens Select

Depending on the lens used, you can either select Standard or eSport (wide angle) lens.

Camera Setting		Lens Select
Lens Select	Standard Lens	Standard Lens
AGC	On	eSport Lens
Gamma Mode	Standard	Escape
3DNR	Off
WDR	Off
Mirror	Off
Rotation	0
Anti-Flicker	Off
Escape
Move Enter		Move Set

AGC

Automatic Gain Control or AGC, when turned on, allows the camera to automatically boost the image received so that objects can be seen more clearly. When enabled, you will not be able to manually adjust the gain and shutter speed.

Please note that at a higher gain, the brightness becomes more appropriate in dim scenes, but the noise increases. At a lower gain, the noise decreases, but the shutter speed becomes slower to compensate for the lack of brightness, causing camera-shake or subject blur.

Gamma Mode

The gamma modes include Standard, Mode1, Mode2 and Mode3.

3DNR

3DNR stands for 3D Noise Reduction. Enable to remove image noise from the camera video.

WDR

WDR, short for Wide Dynamic Range, refers to high dynamic range imaging. Enable WDR to improve your image quality.

Camera Setting		WDR
Lens Select	Standard Lens	On
AGC	On	Off
Gamma Mode	Standard	Escape
3DNR	Off
WDR	Off
Mirror	Off
Rotation	0
Anti-Flicker	Off
Escape
Move Enter		Move Set

Mirror

Use the mirror function to flip your video. With horizontal mirror, you create a mirror image of the original clip so what's on the left will appear on the right. With vertical mirror, the video appears upside down. If you select H+V, horizontal and vertical mirrors will be enabled at the same time.

Rotation

You can rotate your video by 90 or 270 degrees. 0 means no rotation.

Anti-Flicker

BC-15P/BC-15PN's anti-flicker mode has been designed to work with light flicker occurring at 50Hz and 60Hz frequencies.

Video Output

Set the camera's output resolution in Video Output. The available resolutions include 1080 25p, 1080 29.97p, 1080 30p, 1080 50p, 1080 59.94p, 1080 60p, 2160 25p, 2160 29.97p, 2160 30p, 2160 50p, 2160 59.94p, and 2160 60p.

Streaming

If your camera is a BC-15 PN, this "Streaming" option allows you to switch between normal streaming mode and NDI mode. If your BC-15PN camera is in Normal Streaming Mode, use "Streaming→Switch to NDI" to switch your camera to NDI Mode. If your BC-15PN camera is in NDI mode, utilize "Streaming→Switch Off NDI" to turn off NDI mode. When you switch between "Switch to NDI" and "Switch Off NDI" modes, the camera will restart automatically. Please note that the "Switch to NDI" and "Switch Off NDI"

options are only available for the BC-15PN, not the BC-15P. If your camera is a BC-15P, use "Streaming→On" to start the push stream or "Streaming→Off" to stop the push stream.

BC-15P

BC-15PN

Network

The Network option allows you to set several network related parameters. The factory default value for the BC-15P/BC-15PN is DHCP ON. If you set the DHCP to OFF, and then the BC-15P/BC-15PN's static IP address will be 192.168.100.100. Moreover, you can set several parameters manually including NetMask, Gateway, DNS1 and DNS2. Furthermore, there is a “Reset” option for you to reset this option to the factory default.

DHCP

You can select "On" or "Off" in this menu to turn on or turn off the DHCP mode. The factory default is DHCP ON.

IP

The default static IP address of the BC-15P/BC-15PN is 192.168.100.100. If the DHCP is turned "Off", you can adjust the static IP address manually.

NetMask

This option allows you to adjust the "NetMask" address. If the DHCP is turned "Off", you can adjust the "NetMask" address manually.

Gateway

This option allows you to adjust the "Gateway" address. If the DHCP is turned "Off", you can adjust the "Gateway" address manually.

DNS1

This option allows you to adjust the DNS 1 address. If the DHCP is turned off, you can adjust this option manually.

DNS2

This option allows you to adjust the DNS2 address. If the DHCP is turned off, and then you can adjust the DNS2 address manually.

Reset

This option allows you to resume BC-15P/BC-15PN's network related parameters to the factory default.

Audio

In the Audio menu, you can select the audio input, set the output audio format and audio standard, here is an example of the BC-15PN interface. * Note that the BC-15P/PN needs to be restarted after adjusting the sound settings, and do not change the sound settings while streaming (you must stop streaming first).

Audio Input

You can either select "Mic In" or "Line In" as the audio input.

Soundtrack

Set the output audio format to either "Stereo" or "Mono".

Audio Standard

The audio standard options are EBU or SMPTE.

System

System parameters include Camera Name, Language, Preset, Tally Mode, Button Shortcut, Firmware and Factory Default. The following is an example of the BC-15P.

Camera Name

This option can show the camera name which is set by you.

Language

Currently not available.

Preset

BC-15P/BC-15PN provides two presets for saving camera settings. These presets can be loaded for later use. They allow you to quickly apply a set of camera settings, which is useful when switching between different setups or environments.

Once you've finished configuring your camera settings, enter Preset sub menu then select either User1 or User 2 to save the camera settings as a Preset.

To load a preset, simply select the corresponding user preset (Load User1 or Load User2). The camera will reboot itself after the preset is loaded successfully.

Select Preset Default to restore the preset defaults. Please note that only default settings related to Streaming, Network, Audio and System will be restored.

Tally Mode

This option allows you to select different Tally modes including "Off", "Red", "Green" and "Red/Green".

Button Shortcut

You are allowed to enable the button shortcuts.

System		Button Shortcut
Camera Name	BC-15P	On
Language	English	Off
Preset		Escape
Tally Mode	Red
►Button Shortcut	On
Firmware	Ver.1.01.15
Factory Default
Escape
Move Enter		Move Set

Once the button shortcuts are enabled, you can press the left and right arrow keys to increase and decrease the gain respectively. Press the up arrow key to zoom in and down arrow key to zoom out. This chapter takes the BC-15P as an example.

Firmware

The current firmware version is shown.

See Firmware Update for firmware upgrade instructions.

Factory Default

Select Factory Default to reset the camera to its default values except Video Output, Audio Standard and Language.

The camera needs to be rebooted to complete the system reset.

6. How to Control the BC-15P/BC-15PN by the BC View Assist App

The BC View Assist app is developed by Datavideo for you to control the BC-15P/BC-15PN by using mobile device such as handset or tablet. For the details of the BC View Assist app, please refer to the following section.

How to Connect and Launch the BC View Assist App

Before controlling the BC-15P/BC-15PN camera by the BC View Assist app, please follow the procedures below to connect your mobile device and the BC-15P/BC-15PN camera.

1. The factory default IP mode of the BC-15P/BC-15PN is the DHCP mode. Please prepare a router and then use an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect from the "POE/LAN/DVIP" interface of your BC-15P/BC-15PN to the "LAN" interface which is located on the rear panel of your router.

2. Please download and install the BC View Assist app by one of the following ways.

3. If your handset is the Android-based system, please go to Google Play and then search "BC View Assist" to download and install (Currently Not Available).

4. If your handset is the iOS-based device, please go to App Store and then search "BC View Assist" to download and install the app (Currently Not Available).

5. After it is downloaded and installed, you can see the BC View Assist icon from your handset (take the Android phone as an example).

1. Please turn on the Wi-Fi switch of your handset, and then please select the Wi-Fi signal which is sent by the router which is connected by your BC-15P/BC-15PN camera. In this section, we will take "ASUS_D8_5G" as an example. - Please tap the "ASUS_D8_5G" Wi-Fi signal.

1. You can see that the "ASUS_D8_5G" Wi-Fi signal is successfully connected.

1. At this time, please open the BC View Assist app, and then it will search the connected DVIP protocol supported device automatically which is shown in the following diagram.

1. After the following diagram is shown, it means that your BC-15P/BC-15PN camera is found successfully. Please check the checkbox next to the BC-15P/BC-15PN and then press the "OK" button.

1. You can see that your BC-15P/BC-15PN is connected successfully which is shown in the following diagram. Please tap the camera icon to enter the preview screen.

Introduction of the BC View Assist App Main Interface

When the main interface is shown, the values which are shown on the main interface represent the values which are set within BC-15P/BC-15PN's OSD menu. Please slide to the left side from the first page of the main interface, and then you can see the second page of the main interface. For the introduction of the main interface of the BC View Assist app, please refer to the following section.

First page of the main

Second page of the main interface

1. Video Output

This option can show the current resolution setting of yours BC-15P/BC-15PN. For details, please refer to Video Output section in Chapter 5.

2. Preview Screen

This preview screen can show the real-time screen which is shot by your BC-15P/BC-15PN. Please refer to "9. How to Use BC View Assist to View Images from the BC-15P/PN".

3. Zoom

This “Zoom” option allows you to adjust the “Zoom” ratio of the BC-15P/BC-15PN. Please tap the “Zoom” icon, and then adjust your desired value by using the left and right button or the slider on the screen. For details, please refer to Zoom section in Chapter 5.

4. Gain Limit

Please use this option to adjust the Gain Limit. Please tap the “Gain Limit” icon, and then adjust your desired value by using the left and right button or the slider on the screen. For details, please refer to Gain Limit section in Chapter 5.

5. Shutter

Please use this option to adjust the Shutter Speed. Please tap the “Shutter” icon, and then adjust your desired value by using the left and right button or the slider on the screen. For details, please refer to Shutter section in Chapter 5.

6. White Balance

Please tap this option and then choose your desired White Balance mode from different White Balance modes. If you want to select the White Balance mode such as “Auto”, “Indoor”, “Outdoor”, “One-push” or “Lock”, please select your desired White Balance mode after pressing the White Balance icon. If you want to select “Color temp.” or “R/B Gain”, please adjust the value directly by the left or right button or by using the slider after pressing those modes. For details, please refer to White Balance section in Chapter 5.

7. Exposure

Please tap this option and then choose your desired Exposure mode. For details, please refer to Exposure section in Chapter 5.

8. Contrast

Please use this option to adjust the Contrast. Please tap the “Contrast” icon, and then adjust your desired value by using the left and right button or the slider on the screen. For details, please refer to Image Setting section in Chapter 5.

9. Brightness

Please use this option to adjust the Brightness. Please tap the "Brightness" icon, and then adjust your desired value by using the left and right button or the slider on the screen. For details, please refer to Image Setting section in Chapter 5.

10. Saturation

Please use this option to adjust the Saturation. Please tap the “Saturation” icon, and then adjust your desired value by using the left and right button or the slider on the screen. For details, please refer to Image Setting section in Chapter 5.

11. Hue

Please use this option to adjust the Hue. Please tap the "Hue" icon, and then adjust your desired value by using the left and right button or the slider on the screen. For details, please refer to Image Setting section in Chapter 5.

12. Sharpness

Please use this option to adjust the Sharpness. Please tap the "Sharpness" icon, and then adjust your desired value by using the left and right button or the slider on the screen.

13. Camera Name

This “Camera Name” shows the camera name that is set for the BC-15P/BC-15PN in “Menu>Camera>Camera Name”.

14. Stream

In this section, it will show the streaming situation which is set in "Menu>Stream>Main Stream".

15. Menu Button

After pressing this "Menu" button, you can enter the menu list in "Menu>Camera" which is shown in the following diagram.

Menu Introduction of the BC View Assist App

The Menu of the BC View Assist App will be introduced in the following chapter. You can enter the Menu by the following two ways.

● After the BC View Assist App is connected successfully, you can enter the Menu from "Camera List"

After your BC View Assist app and the BC-15P/BC-15PN is connected successfully, you can see the screen below. Please press the pencil icon which is located at the top side and then please press the pencil icon which is located in the camera icon frame. And then you can enter the "Menu" page.

● After the BC View Assist App is connected successfully, you can press the “Menu” button from the main interface to enter the “Menu” interface

After entering into the Menu, you can see the main interface of the "Menu" which is shown in the following diagram. There are several options including "Camera", "Encoder", "Stream", "Audio" and "Network".

Camera

Please press the “Camera” option and then you can see the camera menu which is shown in the following diagram.

1. Model: This column shows BC-15P/BC-15PN.

2. Camera Name: This column shows the camera that is set by yourself. If you want to modify the camera name, please tap this column once to enter the "Camera Name" interface for modifying the camera name. After that, please press the "OK" button.

1. Video Output: Please tap this column to enter the "Video Output" interface to choose your desired output resolution.

1. Preset: Please tap this column to enter the "Preset" interface which is shown in the following diagram. After the desired preset values for the BC-15P/BC-15PN are set, please press "Save User 1/Save User 2" for saving the preset settings. Please tap "Load User 1/Load User 2" to load the pre-saved settings. Please tap "Preset Default" to resume the User 1 and User 2 to their default values.

1. Lens Select: Please tap this option to select "Standard" or "eSport" camera lens.

1. 3D NR: This option allows you to turn on/turn off the 3D NR function.
2. WDR: This option allows you to turn on /turn off the WDR function.
3. Mirror: Please tap this option to enter the "Mirror" interface to control the output image to be "Horizontal", "Vertical", "Horizontal + Vertical" or you can just turn this function off.

1. Rotation: Please press this option to enter the "Rotation" interface to select different rotation angles.

1. Tally Mode: Please tap this option to enter the "Tally Mode" interface to select different Tally Modes.

1. Anti Flicker: Please press this option to select "50Hz" or "60Hz" to eliminate the influence from different lighting flickering frequency.

1. Firmware version: This option allows you to see the current firmware version.

1. Factory Default: Please tap this option and then press the "Yes" button to resume your BC-15P/BC-15PN to its factory default.

Encoder

After entering the "Encoder" option from the "Menu" page, you can see the menu "Main Encoder" which is shown in the following diagram.

Please tap the "Main Encoder" option and then please tap "Video Bitrate", "Resolution" and "Codec" respectively to set your desired streaming video bitrate, resolution and Codec.

Stream

Please tap "Menu>Stream" to enter the "Stream" interface which is shown in the following diagram. You can tap the button to start/stop the streaming.

Click the "Main Streaming" option to select the stream type you want from the "Stream Type" option, and then click the "Start Stream/Stop Stream" toggle button to start or stop stream. You can also select "OFF" to turn off "Main Stream". There are NDI/SRT/RTMP/RTMPS/PVW for you to choose. Please note that if you select NDI mode or PVW mode, the BC-15PN will reboot automatically when you press "Start Stream" or "Stop Stream", but it will not reboot automatically if it is BC-15P.

In the "Stream Type" option, you can click "SRT", "RTMP(S)" and "NDI" options to set the parameters of different stream types.

SRT: Allows you to set parameters such as "SRT Port", "SRT URL", "Stream ID" and "Latency".

RTMP(S): Allows you to set the "RTMP URL" and "Stream Key" obtained from the streaming platform as well as your "Account" and "Password" options.

NDI: This option does not need to be set.

Audio

Please tap "Menu>Audio" to enter the "Audio" interface which is shown in the following diagram.

Please press “Audio Input” option to select your desired way for audio input. There are several ways including “Line In (Stereo)”, “Mic In (Stereo)”, “Line In (Mono)” and “Mic In (Mono)” for you to select. You can also tap the “Audio Standard” option to select your desired audio standard.

Network

Please tap “Menu>Network” to enter the “Network” interface which is shown in the following diagram. The factory default of the BC-15P/BC-15PN is “HDCP ON”. When it is set as “DHCP ON”, the IP address and network related parameters of the BC-15P/BC-15PN will be distributed by the connected router and it is no need for users to do any change. However, if the BC-15P/BC-15PN is set as “DHCP OFF”, users need to fill in each network related parameter manually by themselves. The factory default static IP address for the BC-15P/BC-15PN is “192.168.100.100”.

When the DHCP is set as “OFF”, users can tap each network parameter for modifying. After the modification is done, please tap the “Apply” button which is located on the top-right side of the screen to apply the new settings.

BC View Assist App Camera List Introduction

When the BC View Assist App is connected to the BC-15P/BC-15PN successfully, you can see the “Camera List” interface which is shown in the following diagram when opening the BC View Assist App.

1. Add Camera: Please tap this button to select “Scan In Network” to search the BC-15P/BC-15PN camera which is connected in the same IP range automatically. Moreover, you can tap “Add Manually” to add new camera by entering BC-15P/BC-15PN’s static IP address.

Add Automatically

Add Manually

1. Menu Button: Please tap the pen icon and then tap the pen icon again to enter the "Menu" interface.

1. Please tap this gear button to enter the "System" page. The "Language" option allows you to select English, Simplified Chinese or Traditional Chinese. Moreover, this page also allows you to turn on or turn off the "DVIP Auto Scan" option and "Reload Last Config" option. Once the "DVIP Auto Scan" option is turned "ON", it will scan all of the BC-15/BC-15P cameras which are connected within the same IP range once the app is opened.

1. Please tap the camera icon directly to enter the preview window of the screen which is shot by the BC-15P/BC-15PN.

7. How to view BC-15PN images with NDI Studio Monitor

You can also view the camera image on NDI Studio Monitor.

Please follow the steps below to view the image of BC-15PN on NDI Studio Monitor.

1. The BC-15PN is defaulted to DHCP ON, please make sure your BC-15PN is connected to your router with an RJ-45 Ethernet cable.
2. Please connect your laptop or computer to the same router using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable, and make sure your laptop or computer is set to DHCP mode.
3. Please open the BC View Assist App on your phone or tablet, make sure your BC-15PN is successfully connected, and then click the pen icon as below.

1. Please click "Menu > Stream" and select "NDI" in the "Main Stream" option, and finally click "Start Stream" button. Your BC-15PN will reboot.

1. Before establishing connection with BC-15PN, you need to install NDI Studio Monitor on your PC/Notebook, please visit NewTek's official NDI website (https://www.ndi.tv/) to download the latest version. After the installation is complete, click "Start" at the bottom left corner of your desktop, and then click Studio Monitor to open the NDI Studio Monitor software.

1. After the Studio Monitor is turned on, please click the button on the upper left corner and select the detected BC-15PN camera IP address to see the footage captured by the BC-15PN as NDI streaming on your laptop or computer.

Two women in a meeting setting, one holding papers, in a modern office environment (no visible text or symbols)

Note: If you encounter problems installing or using NDI Studio Monitor, please visit NewTek's official NDI website(https://www.ndi.tv/) or contact NewTek's technical support team.

8. How to Stream BC-15P/BC-15PN Image to the Streaming Platforms (Youtube and Facebook as examples)

Please follow the steps below to stream the image which is shot by the BC-15P/BC-15PN to the streaming platforms.

How to Stream to Youtube

1. At first, please connect your BC-15P/BC-15PN to a router by an RJ-45 Ethernet cable, and then please confirm that another Ethernet cable which is connected to the public network is connected to the WAN interface of the router. Moreover, please confirm that your BC-15P/BC-15PN, the connected router, and your handset which installs the BC View Assist App are set within the same IP range. The factory default of the BC-15P/BC-15PN is the DHCP mode.
2. Please turn on the Wi-Fi switch of your handset and then please connect to the Wi-Fi signal which is sent by your router. After it is connected successfully, please open the BC View Assist app.
3. Please open the BC View Assist app, and then go to "Camera List>Menu>Stream" to set the "Main Stream>Stream Type" as RTMP.

1. Please go to Youtube website www.youtube.com. Please select "Create>Go Live", and then please copy the "Stream key" and "Stream URL".

1. Please click the RTMP(S) option in “Main Stream>Stream Type Settings”, and then please paste the “Stream URL” and “Stream key” which are copied from Youtube into the “RTMP Setting>RTMP URL” and “RTMP Setting>Stream Key” respectively.

1. Finally, please go to "Menu>Stream" page and then click the "Start Stream" button, the image which is shot by the BC-15P/BC-15PN will be streamed to Youtube platform successfully.

How to Stream to Facebook

1. The step 1-3 are the same as the step 1-3 for streaming to the Youtube platform.
2. Please go to facebook website www.facebook.com. Please click "Live Video>Go Live>Select".

1. Please copy the "Stream Key" and "Server URL" which are provided by the Facebook website.

Stream key

FB-10210242177928598-0-AbypUWCrmheSMp-V

Copy

This stream key is valid until you log out of Facebook. Once you start to preview the broadcast you have up to 4 hours to go live.

Advanced Settings

Persistent stream key

This can be reused every time you go live. You can only broadcast one live video at a time with your persistent stream key.

Backup stream

Once a backup stream is added to your live video, it cannot be removed. It will not affect your stream if you choose not to use it.

Server URL

rtmps://live-api-s.facebook.com:443/rtmp/

Copy

This may be referred to as "URL" or "Address" in your streaming software.

1. Please click the RTMP(S) option in "Main Stream>Stream Type Settings", and then please paste the "Server URL" and "Stream key" which are copied from Facebook into the "RTMP Setting>RTMP URL" and "RTMP Setting>Stream Key" respectively.

1. Finally, please go to "Menu>Stream", and then click the "Start Stream" button for streaming the image which is shot by the BC-15P/BC-15PN to the Facebook platform.

9. How to Use BC View Assist to View Images from the BC-15P/PN

Please fellow the steps below to use the BC View Assist App to view the image which is shot by the BC-15P/BC-15PN through the PVW (Preview) function.

1. The factory default IP mode of the BC-15P/BC-15PN is the DHCP mode. Please prepare a router and then use an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect from the "POE/LAN/DVIP" interface of your BC-15P/BC-15PN to the "LAN" interface which is located on the rear panel of your router.

2. Please download and install the BC View Assist app by one of the following ways.

- If your handset is the Android-based system, please go to Google Play and then search "BC View Assist" to download and install (Currently Not Available).

- If your handset is the iOS-based device, please go to App Store and then search "BC View Assist" to download and install the app (Currently Not Available).

1. After it is downloaded and installed, you can see the BC View Assist icon from your handset (take the Android phone as an example).

1. Please turn on the Wi-Fi switch of your handset, and then please select the Wi-Fi signal which is sent by the router which is connected by your BC-15P/BC-15PN camera. In this section, we will take "ASUS_D8_5G" as an example. - Please tap the "ASUS_D8_5G" Wi-Fi signal.

1. You can see that the "ASUS_D8_5G" Wi-Fi signal is successfully connected.

1. At this time, please open the BC View Assist app, and then it will search the connected DVIP protocol supported device automatically which is shown in the following diagram.

1. After the following diagram is shown, it means that your BC-15P/BC-15PN camera is found successfully. Please check the checkbox next to the BC-15P/BC-15PN and then press the "OK" button.

1. You can see that your BC-15P/BC-15PN is connected successfully which is shown in the following diagram. Please tap the camera icon to enter the preview screen.

Datavideo usually releases new firmware containing new features or reported bug fixes from time to time. Customers can either download the firmware as they wish or contact their local dealer or reseller for assistance.

This section outlines the firmware upgrade process which should take approximately few minutes to complete.

The existing settings should persist through the firmware upgrade process, which should not be interrupted once started as this could result in a non-responsive unit.

Requirements

• BC-15P/BC-15PN Unit
• 12V DC adapter x 1
• RJ-45 Ethernet Cable x 1
• Laptop or PC x1 (Windows 10 is recommended)
• Latest firmware & firmware update tool
  Download from:
  BC-15P: https://www.datavideo.com/product/BC-15P
  BC-15PN: https://www.datavideo.com/product/BC-15PN
• Router x 1 (optional; for multiple BC-15P/BC-15PN devices)

Update Steps

Before starting the firmware update, please make sure that the latest firmware file and the firmware update utility for the BC-15P/BC-15PN have been downloaded to your computer's hard disk. The files can be downloaded from the Datavideo website P(www.datavideo.com/product/BC-15P) or (www.datavideo.com/product/BC-15PN). After downloading, unzip the files and install the firmware update tool on your computer.

Establish a point-to-point connection with a computer (fixed IP mode)

1. Turn on the power of the BC-15P/BC-15PN and connect it to the computer with the firmware update utility installed through the Ethernet interface.

2. The factory default setting of the BC-15P/BC-15PN is DHCP mode. To update the firmware in fixed IP mode, you need to disable the DHCP mode first. After opening the OSD menu of BC-15P/BC-15PN, please go to "Network>DHCP ON" to change the setting to "DHCP OFF". The BC-15P/BC-15PN will change to Fixed IP mode. The fixed IP address is 192.168.100.100. If your model is BC-15PN, there will be "Preview/NDI" option on the second page of the OSD menu above the "Network" option. If your model is BC-15P, there is no such "Preview/NDI" option. The following figure takes the BC-15P interface as an example.

Note: The default fixed IP address of the camera is 192.168.100.100.

1. Since the IP address of the camera is 192.168.100.100, the IP address of the computer in this example should be set to 192.168.100.XXX. XXX is a number between 2 and 255 but not 100. The following figure shows that the computer's IP address is set to 192.168.100.30.

1. Go back to the BC-15P/BC-15PN's OSD menu and go to

System>Firmware, then select Update. After pressing Update, you will be prompted by the camera to continue with the firmware update, and if so, select "Yes".

1. Open the BC-15P/BC-15PN Firmware Update Utility on your computer and enter the IP address 192.168.100.100 as shown below.

1. Click "Select BC-15P/BC-15PN Firmware" to browse your computer's hard disk and search for the latest firmware file. Double-click on the file when it is found.

1. Click "Send" to start uploading files to BC-15P/BC-15PN.

1. The following screen indicates that the file has been successfully uploaded to the BC-15P/BC-15PN, after which the BC-15P/BC-15PN will be rebooted, and the firmware update will be completed upon completion of the reboot.

Computer connects to multiple cameras via router (DHCP mode)

1. Power on all BC-15P/BC-15PN and connect all devices to the computer with the firmware update utility installed through the router.
2. The factory default setting of BC-15P/BC-15PN is DHCP mode. Please make sure the setting is "DHCP ON" in the "Network>HDCP" option of the BC-15P/BC-15PN OSD menu, which means DHCP mode is used. Open the BC-15P/BC-15PN OSD menu and get the IP address of the camera from Network in the main menu. To avoid IP conflict, please make sure that all connected devices have different IP addresses. In this example, the camera's DHCP IP address is 192.168.50.200. If your model is BC-15PN, there will be a "Preview/NDI" option above the "Network" option on the second page of the main OSD menu. If your model is BC-15P, there is no such "Preview/NDI" option. The following picture is an example of BC-15P interface.

1. Set the computer to Dynamic IP mode so that its IP address is assigned by the router.

1. Go back to the BC-15P/BC-15PN's OSD menu and go to System>Firmware, then select Update. After pressing Update, you will be prompted by the camera to continue with the firmware update.

1. Open the BC-15P/BC-15PN's firmware update utility on your computer and enter the IP address 192.168.50.200 as shown below.

1. Click "Select BC-15P/BC-15PN Firmware" to browse your computer's hard disk and search for the latest firmware file. Double-click on the file when it is found.

1. Click "Send" to start uploading files to BC-15P/BC-15PN.

1. The following screen indicates that the file has been successfully uploaded to the BC-15P/BC-15PN, after which the BC-15P/BC-15PN will be rebooted, and the firmware update will be completed upon completion of the reboot.

1. Repeat steps 5 through 8 to update the firmware on the other cameras.

11. Frequently-Asked Questions

This section describes problems that you may encounter while using BC-15P/BC-15PN. If you have any questions, please refer to related sections and follow all suggested solutions. If the problem still exists, please contact your distributor or the service center.

No.	Problems	Solutions
1.	The tally LED displays orange color all the time.	Remove the HDMI connection then reboot the camera. Reconnect the HDMI cable after the camera boot is complete.
2.	What you need to know about setting the "Audio" option.	Note that the BC-15P/PN needs to be restarted after adjusting the "Audio" setting, and do not change the sound setting while streaming (you must stop streaming first).

12. Dimensions

Unit: mm

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13. Specifications

Camera Parameters
Product Model	BC-15P/BC-15PN
Product Name	4K POV Camera/4K NDI POV Camera
Video Format/Resolution	2160p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/251080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25
Image Sensor	1/2.3" CMOS
Effective Pixels(approx.)	12.3Mega Pixels
S/N Ratio	50 dB
Min. Illumination	0.5Lux (F1.0, AGC ON)
Electronic Shutter	1/25(1/30), 1/50(1/60), 1/75(1/90), 1/100(1/120), 1/125(1/150), 1/150(1/180), 1/200(1/210), 1/500(1/600), 1/1000(1/1200), 1/2000(1/2400), 1/4000(1/4800), 1/8000(1/9000) sec
Zoom Ratio	2x Digital Zoom
Gamma Control	Standard/ Mode1/ Mode2/ Mode3
Iris Control	Fixed Iris (F1.0)
Digital Noise Reduction	2D/3D
OSD Language	English/Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese
White Balance	Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, OnePush, Color Temp., R/B Gain, Lock
ACG/Gain Control	Auto (AGC) / Manual / Lock(Follow Exposure Mode)
HDR/WDR	WDR
Mirror/Flip Image	Yes
Focus Mode	Full Manual
Focal Length (Equivalent)	Standard Lens: 6mmWide Lens: 2.8mm
Field of View (Horizontal, Wide)	Standard Lens: H: 38.6, V:21.9, D: 44.1Wide Lens: H: 75.5, V:46.6, D:82.7
Image Compensation	Auto
Video Output	HDMI 2.0 x1
Audio Input	3.5mm Line in/Mic in (Stereo)
Tally LED	Dual Color (Red, Green)
Lens Filter	IR cut built-in
Control Protocol	DVIP
Remote Control Interface	RJ-45: for IP control (DVIP)
Video Compression Format	H.264, H.265
Audio Compression Format	AAC
Audio Bitrate	128Kbps
IP Interface	10/100/1000M
Streaming Protocols	BC-15P: RTMP(S), SRTBC-15PN: RTMP(S), SRT, NDI
First Stream Supported Resolution	1920x10801280x7201024x576960x540640x480640x360
Video Bitrate	1Mbps ~ 7Mbps
Video Bitrate Mode	VBR, CBR
Encoding Frame rate	50Hz: 1-50fps60Hz: 1-60fps
PoE	IEEE802.3af
F/W Update	Ethernet
Camera Control Unit	RMC-300 series/BC View Assist APP
Tripod Mount	1/4-20 UNC
Color	Black
Dimension (LxWxH)	77mm (W) x 82mm (D) x 78mm (H)
Weight	200g
Operating Temp.	0~40 °C
Power	DC 12V 9W

Notes

Notes

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BC-15PN: http://www.datavideo.com/product/BC-15PN

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