BZBGEAR BG-12GCSA PRODUCT MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Statement Safety Precaution Introduction Features Packing List Specifications Operation Controls and Functions Connection Diagram Video Streaming Troubleshooting USB Pin Definition Tech Support Warranty Mission Statement Copyright · · Address: 830 National Drive #140, Sacramento, CA 95834, USA Tel: +1(888)499-9906 Email: support@bzbgear.com...
BZBGEAR BG-12GCSA PRODUCT MANUAL Statement Please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating, or configuring this product. Please save this manual for future reference. Safety Precaution ● To prevent damaging this product, avoid heavy pressure, strong vibration, or immersion during transportation, storage, and installation.
Users can connect the BG-12GCSA to a 4K2K@60 source and capture Ultra HD (4K2K@30) video. Furthermore, this unit can capture and display original, uncompressed SDI video, with a more realistic color rendition. The BG-12GCSA uses large volume image buffer technology, which effectively avoids video tearing. The high sampling rate and accuracy ensure that the captured videos have a high degree of sharpness, rich details, and fewer color edges.
BZBGEAR BG-12GCSA PRODUCT MANUAL Specifications Model Name BG-12GCSA Technical Role of usage Video Capture Device Input/loopout Video bandwidth [SDI][ 11.88 Gbps, 11.88/1.001 Gbps] Output bandwidth Up to 5 Gbps (USB-C) Video support(USB-C) Up to 4K2K@30/1080P@120 Video support(Loopout) Up to 4K2K@60 [12G-SDI] 4K2K @50/59.94/60Hz...
BZBGEAR BG-12GCSA PRODUCT MANUAL Operation Controls and Functions Front and Rear Panel Name Function Description STEREO AUDIO OUT Audio extracts from SDI input STEREO AUDIO IN Connect to analog stereo audio source TOSLINK OUT Audio extracts from SDI input STEREO AUDIO OUT...
BZBGEAR BG-12GCSA PRODUCT MANUAL Video Streaming Create a Video Streaming Users can create video streams on their streaming service platform. The steps below show how to complete video streaming settings from Twitch and YouTube. Twitch 1. Browse to the Twitch website (https://www.twitch.tv/) and log in. Next, select "Creator Dashboard"...
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BZBGEAR BG-12GCSA PRODUCT MANUAL 3. Go back to Twitch and select "Channel" from your account drop-down menu. At this point, you will see the players live stream.. · · Address: 830 National Drive #140, Sacramento, CA 95834, USA Tel: +1(888)499-9906...
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BZBGEAR BG-12GCSA PRODUCT MANUAL YouTube 1. Browse to the YouTube website (https://www.youtube.com/) and log in. Next, click "Go live" from the "Create" icon menu at the top right of the screen. * If you are using YouTube for the first time to create a video stream, you need to wait 24 hours to enable the function.
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BZBGEAR BG-12GCSA PRODUCT MANUAL 3. You will see the "Stream key" from the “STREAM SETTINGS” below. Copy the "Stream key" and paste it into the "Stream Key" field in the OBS, then click "Start Streaming" in the software. * Please refer to steps 4-6 of the OBS software control program.
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BZBGEAR BG-12GCSA PRODUCT MANUAL 5. The player on YouTube will start live streaming. Stream and record videos with OBS OBS is a popular USB capture freeware and has excellent compatibility. Please start with OBS if users are not familiar with USB capture devices.
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BZBGEAR BG-12GCSA PRODUCT MANUAL Start the software control program After downloading the software, please open it and follow the below steps to complete the video streaming settings. 1. First, find the "Scenes" window, click "+" in the lower left corner, and then enter the name of the scene to create a new scene.
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BZBGEAR BG-12GCSA PRODUCT MANUAL 2. Find the "Source" window, click "+" in the lower left corner, and then select "Display Capture" or "Video Capture Device" to create a new source. 3. Next, you can set display capture properties. If you select "Display Capture" in step 2, you can select the primary monitor or other extended monitor as the display source.
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BZBGEAR BG-12GCSA PRODUCT MANUAL 4. Click "Settings" and then select "Stream" to perform streaming settings. Users can choose service providers, including Twitch, YouTube, etc. · · Address: 830 National Drive #140, Sacramento, CA 95834, USA Tel: +1(888)499-9906 Email: support@bzbgear.com...
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BZBGEAR BG-12GCSA PRODUCT MANUAL 5. Paste the stream key provided by the service provider into the "Stream Key" field, then click "Apply" and "OK" after setting. In addition, users can click "Get Stream Key" at this step to open the service provider website.
BZBGEAR BG-12GCSA PRODUCT MANUAL Troubleshooting Most of the issues experienced by users are not from the USB capture device itself, but from the sophisticated software and hardware combination of PC or laptop. Please follow the following suggestions if help is required: 1.
BZBGEAR BG-12GCSA PRODUCT MANUAL Tech Support Have technical questions? We may have answered them already! Please visit BZBGEAR’s support page (bzbgear.com/support) for helpful information and tips regarding our products. Here you will find our Knowledge Base (bzbgear.com/knowledge-base) with detailed tutorials, quick start guides, and step-by-step troubleshooting instructions.
BZBGEAR BG-12GCSA PRODUCT MANUAL Copyright All the contents in this manual and its copyright are owned by BZBGEAR. No one is allowed to imitate, copy, or translate this manual without BZBGEAR’s permission. This manual contains no guarantee, standpoint expression or other implies in any form. Product specification and information in this manual is for reference only and subject to change...
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