Datavideo ICAST Mini And PTC-285 Bundle

OVERVIEW
Datavideo’s iCAST mini is a versatile device that improves the quality of online presentations. Designed for single-operator use, it is suitable for a variety of settings, from small corporate training sessions to mid-sized classrooms or conference halls. With its intuitive touch panel control and one-button-one-function feature, even novice users can easily operate the iCAST mini without needing to learn complicated technologies or hire a professional production team. Simply connect the power and video sources, and let the iCAST mini handle the rest. It also offers the convenience of using one USB Type C cable to merge online and offline teaching, allowing for seamless integration with popular video conferencing platforms such as ZOOM, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet.

The iCAST mini also boasts a user-friendly graphical interface on a 7-inch touch panel, with options to switch rapidly between presentation and camera inputs or overlay a PIP window for enhanced presentations. To simplify workflow, the device uses real images as key icons for easier identification and allows for the use of graphic icons in addition to image keys. For those in need of a camera that understands their needs, the iCAST mini can be used with Datavideo’s PTC-145 (HD) or PTC-285 (4K UHD) Smart Auto Tracking PTZ cameras, which automate the capturing of desired images with advanced auto tracking functions. Alternatively, non-PTZ cameras can also be used with the iCAST mini, with options to hide camera presets and easily switch between camera images and presentation content. With the ability to control these cameras through Ethernet or RS-232/422 interfaces, the iCAST mini ensures high-quality audio and video production results.

SUMMARY
Max Aperture: f/1.8
Lens Zoom: 12x Optical Zoom
Resolution and Frame Rate: 4K
Sensor: CMOS
Video Outputs:
HDMI
USB 3.0 Type C
Weight: 2-5kg
INCLUDED IN BOX
iCast Mini 4k
PTC-285 – UHDPan Tilt Zoom Focus camerawith Ai tracking function

About The Datavideo ICAST Mini And PTC-285 Bundle
iCast-mini – 4K Dual Channel Presentation Switcher

Improve the quality of your online presentations!

Datavideo’s iCAST mini is a multimedia device designed for single-operator applications.

From small scale corporate training sessions to mid-sized hybrid classrooms or conference halls, the iCAST mini is the perfect fit for your online presentation needs. With the one-button-one-function feature on a unique and easy to use touch panel control, even novice users will be able to operate this device.

You don’t need to learn complicated technologies about video production or hire a professional production team. You can take control of your own presentations with the iCAST mini. Simply connect the power and the video sources, then leave the rest to the iCAST mini.

One USB Type C cable to merge online and offline teaching

The most used platforms for hybrid classrooms are ZOOM, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet.

Without changing the current classroom setting, the iCAST mini can deliver video and audio to any video conferencing platforms via the UVC interface with a USB type C cable. You don’t need to install drivers or perform any configuration.

Graphical User Interface on Touch Panel

An intuitive graphical user interface on a 7-inch touch panel with an anti-fingerprint protection provides you with a clear view from any angle.

Videos and PIP Mode

Switch rapidly between your presentation and the camera input or overlay a PIP window on the program video. You can also swap between the program out video and the PIP image, thereby enhancing the quality of your presentation.

Images for key icons for easier identification

Using a real image as your key icon allows you to easily identify the camera view that is saved in the key. You can capture camera images and save them as thumbnails which are in turn applied to icons of shortcut keys on the Home screen, simply pressing the thumbnail will send the PTZ camera to the pre-saved position.

Graphic icon for keys to simplify workflow

In addition to image keys, you can use the device’s built-in graphical. Icons for better identification. We’ve pre-loaded hundreds of these icons on the device for intuitive operation.

Image Key + Graphic Key

Graphical icons can co-exist with the image icons. They not only simplify your workflow but make operation faster and easier.

You need a camera that understands your needs – Auto Tracking Mode

Automate your presentation with Datavideo’s PTC-145 (HD) or PTC-285 (4K UHD).

Smart Auto Tracking PTZ cameras. Your only responsibility is to create a presentation, the PTC-145/285 will capture desired images with its advanced auto tracking function.

PTZ Cameras with Auto Tracking

Datavideo’s PTC-145/285 Smart PTZ cameras allow you to switch between full body, half body and close up shots. Once the smart tracking function takes over, the camera will be able to more precisely determine the appropriate shots for your video production job.

Using non PTZ cameras

When using the iCAST mini with Datavideo’s BC-15P or other non PTZ cameras, you can hide the camera presets on the UI and simply display panes that allow you to switch between camera images and presentation contents which can be swapped with PIP images. In this way, the keys are enlarged to facilitate operations.

About auto tracking PTZ cameras

In addition to iCAST Mini, Datavideo also provides various devices that offer different degrees of control over our auto tracking on cameras. If you need to rapidly enable/disable the smart camera’s auto tracking function, you can use the supplied RMC-1 remote control, RMC-300A controller, RMC-180 MARK II controller with an RS-422 interface, PTC View Assist, or TPC-700. If you would like to use a controller with a video switching function, available choices are KMU-200, SHOWCAST 100 and iCAST mini.

Pan, tilt and zoom the smart camera

In order to provide smooth lens movement, Datavideo In order to provide smooth lens movement, Datavideo has designed a professional AI algorithm that smoothly accelerates and decelerates the lens, determines the most appropriate lens track, and avoids sudden halts upon direction reversal, ultimately bringing you professional production results.

Camera Control

Using an Ethernet cable, you will be able to control Datavideo’s PTC camera series via the RS-232/422 or DVIP interface, such as pan and tilt settings, image size, brightness, contrast, etc, making sure that the cameras always generate high quality images.

Volume Control

Audio is an integral part of any production, and iCAST mini is packed with powerful audio features. Audio mixing, mic input format setting and audio-to-video synchronization ensure your audio needs are covered.

Audio Mixer

The audio mixer allows you adjust audio levels and synchronize audio from multiple multimedia sources. With the configurable channel type, you can set the audio channel to either stereo or mono for a more balanced MIC input. You can also synchronize live video and audio with the built-in audio delay function

PTC-285 – 4K Tracking PTZ Camera

Brand New 4K Auto Tracking PTZ Camera

Live productions depend on high performance cameras and camera controllers.

Datavideo is introducing the 4K50/60p Ai tracking PTZ camera PTC-285, professional PTZ cameras help you capture your event. PTC-285 can be easily controlled via traditional RS-422 serial port, or IP remote control via DVIP (Datavideo proprietary protocol) or Sony VISCA over IP. This brand new 4K camera series supports dual streaming output for A/V market application, you can easily stream to Facebook (RTMPS), YouTube and dvCloud.

PTC-285 is a series of products, Datavideo also provides extended models such as PTC-285T 4K HDBaseT and NDI to meet the needs of different workflows.

Simultaneous Outputs

Connect your PTC-285 to multiple devices in your workflow for flexibility. All the outputs are active at the same time.

Quick Access to Camera’s AI Tracking

You will be allowed direct access to auto tracking via various external controllers such as the supplied RMC-1 remote control and DVIP controllers (RMC-300A, RMC-180 MARK II and PTC View Assist).

Custom Auto Object Tracking

If you are filming multiple people, you can designate a person for auto tracking. Once linked to the camera, only the designated person will be tracked, avoiding interferences such as the desks, people coming back and forth, large objects, etc.

Smart PTZ Speed Adaptation

The integrated PID algorithm is able to detect the movement speed of the identified object and automatically adjust the camera’s corresponding pan, tilt and zoom speeds in such a way that the lens movement will be smooth, avoiding common camera lens movement problems like jerky movements or unpredicted halts.

S-Shaped Speed Curve

Just like how the lift accelerates or decelerates, the camera lens movement will be smooth, avoiding jerky movements that are visible to naked eyes.

Simply enable auto tracking with your IR remote control

RMC-1 PTZ Controller. All you need is a remote control to set and control all four cameras and save the four presets.

PTZ View Assist: Control up to four cameras

The camera control app is tailored for the Datavideo PTZ camera series. It can monitor the live streaming video from PTC-140, PTC-280, PTC-285 and PTC-300 series. The app can control up to 4 cameras simultaneously via DVIP, you can intuitively set up and recall the presets, and adjust white balance, focus and IRIS.

The app is able to decode the live streaming via RTSP, SRT, and NDI. Easily monitor the live streaming video and set up the parameters promptly in one application. Datavideo provides iOS and Android versions, which you can download on Google Play and App Store for free!

Low Noise in Low Light

Advanced 3D noise reduction technology is also used to further reduce the noise while ensuring image sharpness.

Multiple Simultaneous Video Outputs

Supports simultaneous HDMI 2.0 and IP output up to 2160p 50/60 and also 3G-SDI output up to 1080p60/50.

Multiple Network Protocol with Dual Stream Function

Support RTSP and RTMPS protocols, easy to stream directly to two different CDN platforms and Datavideo dvCloud as well.

Compatible with Various Controller

Control real-time pan, tilt, and zoom camera movements with Datavideo PTZ View Assist APP, RMC-300A and RMC-180. With configurable preset positions supported.

RS-422, DVIP and Ethernet Camera Control

RS-422 and ethernet to use DVIP or VISCA over IP commands to integrate with larger control systems.

Power over Ethernet

The PTC-285 supports PoE for easy installation. No need to find local power outlets or hire an electrician to install outlets wherever you want to mount your camera. Simply run a single CAT6 cable to power your PTC-285.

Tally Light

Green and red lights tally to show the preview and program status for broadcast applications.

Wide 80° Field of View

PTC-285 provides a wide Field of View of 80°, easily shooting all the scenes in the field.

Supports H.264/H.265 Video Compression

Support compression of resolution up to 3840×2160 with frame up to 59.94, 60fps and the second channel 720×480 with 29.97fps compression. AAC, MP3 and PCM audio compression also supported.

Build a reliable SRT live streaming workflow with all Datavideo products

Datavideo’s wide range of encoders, cameras, and hand-carry switchers are fully supported by SRT and dvCloud. Datavideo encoders and dvCloud provide reliable streams over unreliable networks.

By using a Datavideo encoder and dvCloud together, you can utilize SRT (instead of RTMP) on the initial problematic connection or “First Mile.” After your video stream reaches dvCloud, you can depend on dvCloud’s reliable, high-bandwidth network to deliver the stream to your favorite destinations, like Facebook and YouTube.

Remote control from anywhere in the world

Control the PTZ camera at the venue from anywhere in the world using the BB-1 KIT and dvCloud streaming service.

Tutorial videos created specifically for the PTC-285

Datavideo Academy is a comprehensive learning platform established by Datavideo Technology. As a professional Broadcast and AV equipment manufacturer, Datavideo Technology is not only committed to providing quality products to users, but also has the responsibility to help users learn to operate Datavideo products.

Through the Datavideo Academy platform, users can easily master the operation of Datavideo products and experience the unique design of Datavideo products, further creating a variety of applications and bringing a good user experience. Now, a tutorial video for the PTC-285 is available at Datavideo Academy to help you get the best performance out of the product. Please click on the following link.

iCast-mini
Video Standard 4K & HD
Video Format Input:
3840x2160p: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080i: 60/59.94/50, 720p: 60/59.94/50
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
Output: HDMI
3840x2160p: 30/29.97/25
1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
UVC
3840x2160p: 30/29.97/25
1080p60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25
720p60/59.94/50
Video Processing 4K, 2K/30 4:4:4, 8bit
Input Routable / Crosspoint N/A
Video Input 2 x HDMI 1.4
Mix HD & SD Source N/A
Computer Graphic Interface 2 via HDMI
Video Output 1 x HDMI 1.4
1 x USB 3.0 Type C (UVC)
Down-converted Output Yes
Built-in Multi-view Monitoring Out N/A
Analogue Audio Input 2 x 3 Pin XLR / 1/4” (6.3mm) Combo Socket
Analogue Audio Output 1 x Stereo RCA set (L/R)
1 x Stereo headphone
Digital Embedded Audio Support Input 2 channels, Output 2 channels
Audio Delay Calibration Up to 170ms
A+V Switching Yes
Chromakey N/A
Title Creator N/A
USK N/A
DSK N/A
Picture in Picture 1
Logo Insertion N/A
Still Store N/A
Effects Cut
Transition Preview N/A
Sync / Reference In/Out N/A
Tally Output N/A
PC Remote Control N/A
Camera Control DVIP/ RS-422/ RS-232
Built-in Audio Mixer Yes
Storage N/A
Recording File System N/A
Recording File Format N/A
Video Encode N/A
Audio Encode N/A
Streaming Protocol N/A
Firmware Update USB
Special Features 7″ Touchscreen Display
Chassis Unibody
Dimension (LxWxH) 220 x 154 x 75mm
Weight 1.1 kg
Power DC 12V 18.7W
Operating Temp. Range 0~40 °C
PTC-285
Video format/Resolution 2160p60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25
1080p60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25
1080i60/59.94/50
720p60/59.94/50
*2160p60/59.94/50 YUV 4:2:2
Image Sensor 1/2.8″ CMOS
Effective Pixels (approx.) 8.51Mega Pixels
S/N Ratio ≥55dB
Min. Illumination 0.5 Lux @ (F1.8, AGC ON)
Electronic Shutter 1/30s ~ 1/10000s
Zoom Ratio 12x Optical Zoom, 16x Digital Zoom
Gamma Control Off / Normal
Iris Control Auto / Manual
Digital Noise Reductions 3D
On-Screen Display (OSD) English/Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese
White Balance Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, OnePush, Manual, VAR
AGC / Gain Control Yes
Mirror / Flip Image Yes
Focus Mode Auto/Manual
Panning / Tilting Range Pan: 300°
Tilt: +130° to -15°
Panning / Tilting Speed Pan: 0.876°/s~43°/s
Tilt: 0.693°/s ~21.32°/s
Preset 255
Focal Length 12x, f = 4.4mm ~ 52.8mm, F1.8 ~ F2.6
Field of View (Horizontal, Wide) 80°
Image Compensation Back light compensation
Video Output HDMI 2.0 x1
3G-SDI x1
10/100/1000M RJ45 (PoE) x1
Audio Input 3.5 mm x1 (mic in/line in)
switch from Web UI
Tally LED Yes
Lens Filter N/A
Control Protocol Pelco-D, Pelco-P,
VISCA, VISCA over IP,
DVIP
Remote Control Interface IR
Web UI
RS-422
DVIP
Video Compression Format H.264/H.265/MJPEG
Audio Compression Format AAC
Audio Bitrate 96Kbps, 128Kbps
HD IP Interface —-
Streaming Protocols TCP/IP, HTTP, RTSP, RTMP(S), SRT, ONVIF, DHCP, Multicast
First Stream Supported Resolution 3840×2160
1920×1080
1280×720
1024×576
960×540
640×480
640×360
Second Stream Supported Resolution 720×480
640×360
480×270
320×240
Video Bitrate 32Kbps ~ 50Mbps (Single Stream)
Video Bitrate Mode VBR, CBR
Encoding Frame rate 50Hz: 1-50fps
60Hz: 1-60fps
POE IEEE 802.3at
F/W Update Via Web UI or USB 2.0
IR Control Yes
Camera Control Unit RMC-180 series/ RMC- 300C /PTZ View Assist APP
Tripod Mount 1/4-20 UNC
Optional Accessories WM-1/ WM-10/ WM-11
ColoUr BlacK
Dimension (LxWxH) 173 (W) x 219 (H) x 189.08 (D)
Weight 2.6 kg
Operating Temp. Range 0~40 °C
Power DC 12V 21W