Lumens VS-KB30 User manual

VS-KB30
Keyboard Controller
User Manual - English
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Table of Contents
Copyright Information.......................................................................................3
Chapter 1 Safety Instructions ..........................................................................4
Chapter 2 Product Overview............................................................................6
2.1 I/O Introduction...................................................................................6
2.2 Panel Function Introduction................................................................7
2.3 LCD Screen Display Description........................................................9
Chapter 3 LCD Function Menu Description..................................................10
3.1 Access LCD Function Menu.............................................................10
3.2 Camera Setting.................................................................................10
3.3 Keyboard setting .............................................................................. 11
Chapter 4 Camera Connection Description..................................................14
4.1 Port Pin Definition.............................................................................14
4.2 How to Connect RS-232...................................................................14
4.3 How to Connect RS-422...................................................................15
4.4 How to Connect IP ...........................................................................15
Chapter 5 Camera Setting Description .........................................................16
5.1 Power on VS-KB30 ..........................................................................16
5.2 Instruction on RS-232 Setting ..........................................................16
5.3 Instruction on RS-422 Setting ..........................................................17
5.4 Instruction on IP Setting ...................................................................17
Chapter 6 Descriptions of Major Functions..................................................19
6.1 Call the Camera................................................................................19
6.2 Setup/Call/Cancel Preset Position...................................................20
6.3 Set the Non-IP Camera OSD Menu via Keyboard...........................21

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6.4 Set the PELCO-D Or ONVIF-IP Camera OSD Menu via Keyboard 21
6.5 RS422 Set A, Set B Switching..........................................................22
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting.............................................................................23
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information..24

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Copyright Information
Copyrights © Lumens Digital Optics Inc. All rights reserved.
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In order to keep improving the product, Lumens Digital Optics Inc. hereby
reserves the right to make changes to product specifications without prior notice.
The information in this file is subject to change without prior notice.
To fully explain or describe how this product should be used, this manual may
refer to names of other products or companies without any intention of
infringement.
Disclaimer of warranties: Lumens Digital Optics Inc. is neither responsible for any
possible technological, editorial errors or omissions, nor responsible for any
incidental or related damages arising from providing this file, using, or operating
this product.

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Chapter 1 Safety Instructions
Always follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the HD
Camera:
1. Use attachments only as recommended.
2. Use the type of power source indicated on this product. If you are not sure of
the type of power available, consult your distributor or local electricity
company for advice.
3. Always take the following precautions when handling the plug. Failure to do
so may result in sparks or fire:
Ensure the plug is free of dust before inserting it into a socket.
Ensure that the plug is inserted into the socket securely.
4. Do not overload wall sockets, extension cords or multi-way plug boards as
this may cause fire or electric shock.
5. Do not place the product where the cord can be stepped on as this may
result in fraying or damage to the lead or the plug.
6. Never allow liquid of any kind to spill into the product.
7. Except as specifically instructed in this User Manual, do not attempt to
operate this product by yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltages and other hazards. Refer all servicing to licensed
service personnel.
8. Unplug the HD Camera during thunderstorms or if it is not going to be used
for an extended period. Do not place the HD Camera or remote control on
top of vibrating equipment or heated objects such as a car, etc.
9. Unplug the HD Camera from the wall outlet and refer servicing to licensed
service personnel when the following situations happen:
If the power cord or plug becomes damaged or frayed.
If liquid is spilled into the product or the product has been exposed to
rain or water.
Precautions
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.
If the keyboard controller will not be used for an extended time, unplug it from the
power socket.

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Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to licensed service personnel.
This symbol indicates that
this equipment may contain
dangerous voltage which
could cause electric shock.
This symbol indicates that
there are important
operating and maintenance
instructions in this User
Manual with this unit.
FCC Warning
This HD Camera has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
computer device, pursuant to Article 15-J of FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard
entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables
aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le material
brouilleur: “Appareils Numeriques,” NMB-003 edictee par l’Industrie.
EN55032 (CE Radiation) Warning
Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio
interference.
Caution
Risk of Electric Shock
Please do not open it by yourself.

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Chapter 2 Product Overview
2.1 I/O Introduction
No
Item
Function Descriptions
1
Power button
Turn on/off keyboard power
2
12 V DC power
port
Connect the included DC power supply adapter and the
power cable
3
Firmware update
button
Enable the firmware update mode on the keyboard
4
Kensington safety
lock
Use the safety lock to lock the keyboard for anti-theft
purpose
5
Tally indicator light
port
Tally indicator control interface
6
RS232 port
Connect the RS232 adapter cable
7
IP port
Connect the RJ45 network cable
8
RS422 (B) port
Connect the RS422 adapter cable that can control up to 7
units of RS422 camera (Set B)
9
RS422 (A) port
Connect the RS422 adapter cable that can control up to 7
units of RS422 camera (SetA)
10
USB port
Update the keyboard control firmware via a USB disk

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2.2 Panel Function Introduction
No
Item
Function Descriptions
1
WB
Automatic/manual white balance switch
When the setting is automatic white balance, the
AUTO indicator will turn on
2
LOCK
Lock the control of all image adjustment and rotary
buttons
Press and hold for 3 seconds to enable the lock;
press and hold for 3 seconds again to cancel the lock
3
EXPOSURE
Auto, Aperture PRI, Shutter PRI
4
IP SETTING
BUTTON
Search or add the camera IP setting
5
LCD SCREEN
Display control and setting information of the
keyboard
6
RESET
Clear the camera preset position (number key +
RESET, press and hold for 3 seconds)
7
SETUP
Set the keyboard menu (initial password is 0000)
8
PRESET
Store the camera preset position (number key +
PRESET, press and hold for 3 seconds)
9
P/T SPEED
(L/R DIRECTION)
Rotate: Adjust/control the speed (on screen menu)
Press: Select OK (on screen menu)
Press and hold: Pan right and left and to reverse the
direction

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No
Item
Function Descriptions
10
CALL
Call the camera preset position (number key + CALL)
11
ZOOM SPEED
(U/D DIRECTION)
Rotate: Adjust the zoom speed/adjustment value (on
screen menu)
Press: Save (on screen menu)
Press and hold: Tilt up and down and to reverse the
direction
12
IRIS / SHUTTER
Adjust the aperture or shutter
13
R VALUE
Adjust the white balance in red manually
14
B VALUE
Adjust the white balance in blue manually
15
FOCUS
Manual focus
16
ONE PUSH AF
One push focus
17
AUTO / MANUAL
Automatic/manual focus switch
When the setting is automatic focus, the AUTO
indicator will turn on.
18
ONE PUSH WB
One push white balance
19
ASSIGN KEY
Set up the shortcut key to quickly control the camera
20
ZOOM SEESAW
Control ZOOM in/out
21
BLC
Enable/disable background light compensation in the
camera
22
MENU
Call the camera OSD menu
23
LETTER AND
NUMBER
KEYBOARD
CALL a camera; call a preset position; key in the
camera name (on screen menu)
24
RS422 SET B
SELECTION
RS422 set B selection
25
RS422 SETA
SELECTION
RS422 set A selection
26
PTZ JOYSTICK
Control the camera PTZ operation.
27
CAMERA CONTROL
BUTTON
When using PTZ joystick to control OSD menu, press
the button to confirm (same function as the Enter key
of a remote control)

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2.3 LCD Screen Display Description
No
Item
Function Descriptions
1
Camera ID and
protocol
Display the camera currently under control and the
protocol currently in use
2
Camera name
Display the specified camera name currently in use
3
IP address
Current IP address of the camera
4
Communication status
of the connected
device
If “OK”is displayed, communication with the current
device has been established
If “NO”is displayed, there is no connection with the
current device
5
Network connection
indication status
If “+”is displayed, the network is connected
successfully
If “+”is not displayed, the network is not connected
correctly

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Chapter 3 LCD Function Menu Description
3.1 Access LCD Function Menu
Press the SETUP button on the keyboard to access the LCD function menu.
※ When configuring the LCD menu setting, you must key in the password
every time (initial password is 0000)
=>
3.2 Camera Setting
CAMERA SETTING
Item
Settings
Description
CAM
1 ~ 255
Assign the camera number; 255 units can be
set at most
Title
-
The camera can be named using letters on the
keyboard
Protocol
VISCA
PELCO-D
PELCO-P
ONVIF
VISCAIP
Select a control protocol to be used for
connecting the camera
VISCA / PELCO-D / PELCO-P advanced setting
Item
Settings
Description
Baud Rate
2400
4800
9600
19200
38400
When selecting VISCA / PELCO-D /
PELCO-P as the control protocol, the Baud
rate transmission speed must be specified
Port
RS232 / RS422
Set the control method of VISCA control
ONVIF / VISCAIP advanced setting
Item
Settings
Description
IPAddress
192.168.0.168
Set the camera IP address

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Item
Settings
Description
User Name
admin
Access the camera account
Password
admin
Set the camera password
Port
80
Select a port to be used by the camera
3.3 Keyboard setting
IP Configuration Menu
Item
Settings
Description
Type
STATIC / DHCP
Specify a static IP or let DHCP to assign an
IP to the keyboard
IPAddress
192.168.0.100
For a static IP, specify the IP address in this
field
(Default IP is 192.168.0.100)
Subnet
Mask
255.255.255.0
For a static IP, specify the subnet mask in
this field
Gateway
192.168.0.1
For a static IP, specify the gateway in this
field
BUTTON LIGHT
Item
Settings
Description
Level
1 / 2/ 3
Set background brightness of the keyboard
buttons
ASSIGNED KEY
Item
Settings
Description
F1 ~ F6
Camera 1 ~ 6
Home
P/T Reset
Power
Mute
Picture Freeze
Picture Flip
Picture
LR_Reverse
None
F1 ~ F6 buttons can be set as shortcut keys
separately
Functions may be set as the list displayed to
the left
Press the shortcut key and the camera will
perform the specified function quickly

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FACTORY DEFAULT
GPI I/O
Item
Settings
Description
Setting
Input / Output
Set the control signal direction of GPI I/O
interface as Input or Output
Tally Mode
Normal / On Air
Display the Tally input indicator that
corresponds to the camera number having
the Tally input as ON. When the setting is
Normal, the camera is selected as the target
camera automatically
Command
Sel
Standard /
Expand
Set the camera number to be standard or
binary processing
Camera
Link
On / Off
Enable or disable Tally indicator control
PASSWORD SETTING
Item
Description
Old Password
Key in the current password
(initial password is 0000)
New Password
Key in a new password
Confirm
Enter the new password again
Save
Preset Save
JOYSTICK ZOOM
Item
Settings
Description
JOKSTICK
ZOOM
ON / OFF
Specify whether to enable the joystick
ZOOM function
Item
Settings
Description
FACTORY
DEFAULT
Yes / No
Execute the factory reset on the keyboard
LCD menu functions
After the reset is completed, “Succeed”will
be displayed
※ When executing the factory reset, do not move
the PTZ joystick and the ZOOM in/out button

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MODEL INFO
Item
Description
Display the IP address that controls the
keyboard and FW version

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Chapter 4 Camera Connection Description
VS-KB30 supports crossing protocol hybrid control between RS232,
RS422 and IP.
Supported control protocols include: VISCA, PELCO D / P, ONVIF,
VISCA over IP
4.1 Port Pin Definition
4.2 How to Connect RS-232
1. Connect the RJ-45 to RS232 adapter cable to the RS232 port of
VS-KB30
2. Please refer to the RJ-45 to RS232 adapter cable and camera Mini
Din RS232 pin definitions to complete the cable connection
[Remark] Please make sure that SYSTEM SWITCH DIP1 and DIP3 on
the bottom of Lumens camera are set as OFF (RS232 & baud
rate 9600)
[Note] VC-AC07 is optional and can be connected via network cable
RJ45 to RS-232 /
RS422 Adapter Cable
First
Camera
Second
Camera
Seventh
Camera

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4.3 How to Connect RS-422
1. Connect the RJ-45 to RS232 adapter cable to the RS422 port of
VS-KB30 (A or B)
[Note] Each A & B set can be connected in series up to 7 units.
2. Please refer to the RJ-45 to RS232 adapter cable and camera
RS422 pin definitions to complete the cable connection
[Remark] Please make sure that SYSTEM SWITCH DIP1 and DIP3 on
the bottom of Lumens camera are set as ON and OFF
respectively (RS422 & baud rate 9600)
4.4 How to Connect IP
1. Use network cables to connect VS-KB30 and IP camera to the router
RJ45 to RS-232 /
RS422 Adapter Cable
First
Camera
Second
Camera
Seventh
Camera
Camera
Cat5 network cable
Cat5 network cable
Cat5 network cable
Cat5 network cable

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Chapter 5 Camera Setting Description
5.1 Power on VS-KB30
Two types of power supply can be used by VS-KB30
DC 12 V power supply: Please use the included DC power supply adapter
and power cable, and press the power button
POE power supply: Use Ethernet cables to connect POE switch and IP
port of VS-KB30, and press the POWER button
[Note] RJ45 ports of RS232 and RS422 do not support POE. Please do
not connect with POE-powered network cables
5.2 Instruction on RS-232 Setting
Press SETUP, and select CAMERA SETTING
Set CAMID and Title
After protocol is set as VISCA, press P/T SPEED to access the
advanced setting
POE Switch
Network
cable
Power
Adapter
Power Cord

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Baud Rate is set as 9600
Port is set as RS232
Press EXIT to exit
5.3 Instruction on RS-422 Setting
Press SETUP, and select CAMERA SETTING
Set CAMID and Title
After protocol is set as VISCA, press P/T SPEED to access the
advanced setting
Baud Rate is set as 9600
Port is set as RS422
Press EXIT to exit
5.4 Instruction on IP Setting
5.4.1 Set VS-KB30 IP address
Press SETUP, and select KEYBOARD SETTING => IP CONFIGURATION
Type: Select STATIC or DHCP
IPAddress: If select STATIC, use P/T SPEED to choose the location, input
IP address via numbers on the keyboard. Last, press ZOOM SPEED to
save and exit
5.4.2 Add Cameras
1.Automatic Search
Press SERTCH
Select VISCA-IP or ONVIF-IP
VISCA-IP: Search available VISCA over IP cameras on the
internet
ONVIF-IP: Search available ONVIF cameras on the internet
Select the target camera; set the CAMID and Title for the camera

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If the setting is ONVIF, the user name and password need to be
input again.
※If connecting Lumens VC-A50P, the account and password
information is as follows:
User name: admin
Password: 9999
※If connecting to other brands of IP cameras, please obtain the
account and password from the camera user manuals
Press ZOOM SPEED to save; then press EXIT to exit
2.Manual Add
Press SETUP, and select CAMERA SETTING
Set CAMID and Title
Protocol Select VISCA-IP or ONVIF-IP, and set the camera IP
address
If the setting is ONVIF, the user name, password, and port
information needs to be input again
※If connecting Lumens VC-A50P, the account, password, and
port information is as follows:
User name: admin
Password: 9999
Port: 8080
※If connecting to other brands of IP cameras, please obtain the
account, password, and port from the camera user manuals
Press ZOOM SPEED to save; then press EXIT to exit

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Chapter 6 Descriptions of Major Functions
6.1 Call the Camera
6.1.1 Use the digital keyboard to call the camera
1. Key in the camera number to be called via keyboard
2. Press the “CAM”button
6.1.2 Call the IP camera via device list
1. Press the “INQUIRY”button
2. Select the IP camera protocol
3. Use the ZOOM SPEED button to select the camera to be controlled
4. Select “CALL”and press the P/T SPEED button to confirm