Datavideo TC-100 Instruction Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Datavideo Manuals
  4. Recording Equipment
  5. TC-100
  6. Instruction manual

Datavideo TC-100 Instruction Manual

Hdmi title creator
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
TC-100

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Datavideo TC-100

Summary of Contents for Datavideo TC-100

  • Page 1 TC-100...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONNECTIONS & CONTROLS ................3 ....................3 RONT ANEL ..................... 4 ANEL DIP SWITCH CONTROL ..................5 ACCESS THE TC-100 USING THE CONFIGURATION TOOL ......... 6 ’ ............... 8 HANGE THE DEVICE ADDRESS CONFIGURATION TOOL ..................9 ......................9 IDEO ......................
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Fcc Compliance Statement

    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.
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Warranty

    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.

  • Page 7: Disposal

    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.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    The TC-100 can be used with Datavideo’s Windows based Character Generator software such as CG-200, CG-250, CG-350 and CG-500. The TC-100 is designed to be portable and rugged as well as quick and easy to set up in the field. It allows producers to create professional CG overlays with a Windows laptop instead of transporting a high end desktop PC with PCIe cards fitted.

  • Page 10: Connections & Controls

    Connections & Controls Front Panel Mode Select The DIP Switch allows the user to configure the following TC-100 settings. HDMI Output Output videos with title or logo overlay. Note: If you found audio or video functions not working properly, restart the device power or...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    The HDMI Video Input connects a video source via an HDMI cable. Subtitles or logo received at the Title Content port will be placed on the video. Ethernet Port (RJ-45) 10/100M Ethernet Network Interface for connecting to the PC/laptop to access the TC-100 configuration tool.

  • Page 12: Dip Switch Control

    DC In plug to the socket. DIP Switch Control The TC-100 provides an 8 position DIP Switch for users to configure device modes, title overlay and logo overlay. Please see following table for details of the DIP Switch control.

  • Page 13: Access The Tc-100 Using The Configuration Tool

    1. To configure the TC-100, first establish direct connection between the PC (laptop) and the TC-100 via an Ethernet cable. 2. Power ON the TC-100 by connecting a 12 V power supply to the DC In socket. 3. Once the TC-100 is powered ON, double click the TC-100 configuration tool icon to enter the IP search page.
  • Page 14 Note: If you are connected to a local area network and there are multiple TC-100 devices on your network, click “Search” to find all available devices connected. 5. After you have configured your PC’s IP address, click the “Connect” button to enter the configuration interface as shown below.

  • Page 15: Change The Device Sip Address

    Change the device’s IP address 1. On the Connect page of the configuration tool, click the search button to display a list of the connected devices. 2. Click the “configure” button to change the IP address of the device.

  • Page 16: Configuration Tool

    Configuration Tool In the previous sections, once you are successfully connected to the TC-100 via Ethernet port, you will be taken directly to the Video tab and on the page that opens, you will be able to view your video settings and select color mode for HDMI video input and outputs.
  • Page 17 YUV 4:4:4 To change the video mode settings, adjust the DIP Switch positions 1-4 according to the corresponding settings shown in the diagram below. Note: you can also find these settings in the Video tab of the TC-100 configuration tool.

  • Page 18: Logo

    Logo Before you use the logo function, you will have to enable it by setting the DIP Switch position 7 to 1. See DIP Switch Control section. The Logo tab allows you to browse the media library on your computer’s hard disk.

  • Page 19: Overlay

    Overlay The TC-100 offers the user two ways to insert subtitles. To insert subtitles using luma key function, set the DIP Switch position 5/6 to 0/1. For instructions on how to use luma keyed subtitles, see the subsequent section for details. To insert CG subtitles, simply set the DIP Switch position 5/6 to 1/0 and create CG subtitles with Datavideo’s CG-200 Character Generator...

  • Page 20: Configuring The Logo

    Configuring the Logo Follow the steps below to overlay the logo on your output screen. 1. The Logo tab allows you to browse the media library on your computer’s hard disk. Right below the browsing window, you will be able to see a list of available logo files and click the file name to preview the logo.

  • Page 21: Configuring Luma Key Subtitles

    Configuring Luma Key Subtitles Follow the steps below to create your own luma key subtitles and display them on the output screen. 1. Create a subtitle against a black or white background using PowerPoint on a laptop. 2. Depending on the color of the background, adjust the luma key threshold accordingly.

  • Page 22: Firmware Update

    Datavideo usually releases new firmware containing new features or reported bug fixes from time to time. Customers can either download the TC-100 firmware as they wish or contact their local dealer or reseller for assistance. This section outlines the firmware upgrade process which should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
  • Page 23 2. Set the PC’s IP address to 192.168.1.11. 3. Run FlashUpdate_x.xx.exe and click “Next”.
  • Page 24 4. Turn the device off then click “Next” after selecting “Device is connected via Ethernet.” 5. POWER ON the TC-100 and as soon as it is discovered by the Computer, select “Automatically update the device to latest firmware version” then click NEXT.

  • Page 25: Frequently-Asked Questions

    If problem still exists, please contact your distributor or the service center. Problems Solutions Can TC-100 output 1920 x 256 x 128 logo size is the hardware 1080 logo? Currently the limitation. At this point, it is not...

  • Page 26: Dimensions

    Dimensions All measurements in millimeters (mm)

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications Video Input HDMI x 2 (Video and Graphic) Video Output HDMI x 2  1920×1080p (50/59.94/60)  1920×1080i (50/59.94/60) HDMI Signal Format  1280×720p (50/59.94/60) Internal Processing 20 bit, YCbCr 4-2-2 Live video input: HD HDMI signal  YUV (4-2-2) ...

  • Page 28: Service & Support

    Sep-26.2018 Ver: E1...

Table of Contents