Lumens VC-A50P User manual

VC-A50P
Camera Upgrade
Installation Guide
Quick Installation Guide .................................. 2
Complete Installation Guide............................. 3

Camera Upgrade Installation Guide 2
Quick Installation Guide
Please read all instructions prior to attempting your NDI®|HX camera upgrade. Be advised that a
current Microsoft Windows® computer or device is required to complete the upgrade process.
Thank you for purchasing the NDI®|HX upgrade for your camera.
This installation guide will walk you through the steps to make your camera
immediately available as an NDI® source for all compatible systems, devices, and
software on your network.
Three Easy Steps
Step 1
Download & install the NDI®|HX driver
http://new.tk/NDIHX-Driver-Win
Note: This will also install NewTek NDI®Studio Monitor
Step 2
Download camera firmware & update
Ensure that both your Windows® computer or device and camera are connected to the same
local network via standard Ethernet cable.
From your computer or device, open NewTek NDI® Studio Monitor (installed with your NDI®|HX
driver) and select your camera model from the upper-left menu.
bottom-right corner.
when download is complete.
Step 3
Enter your NDI® ®
Note: NDI®|HX license key is available for purchase on store.newtek.com
Install the latest
NDI
®
|
HX driver
Update your
Camera Firmware
Enter your
NDI
®
|
HX License

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Complete Installation Guide
Download & install the NDI®|HX driver
Follow this link to download your NDI®|HX driver from the NewTek website.
http://new.tk/NDIHX-Driver-Win
Install the driver on your Windows® device.
Recommend to use Internet Explorer 11
Note: This will also install NewTek NDI® Studio Monitor
Update Your Camera Firmware & Upgrade to NDI®|HX
With the NDI®|HX driver installed on your Windows® device, ensure that both your Windows®
device and camera are powered and connected to the same local network via standard
Ethernet cable.
If you are using a switch (without a router), you may need to manually configure the network
settings on your Windows® computer or device.
From your Windows® computer or device, open the NewTek NDI® Studio Monitor application
(installed with your NDI®|HX driver) to finish the process.
Click the menu icon in the upper-left corner to view all the available NDI® sources, then locate
and select your camera.
IMPORTANT: Your camera must be connected to the same local network as the
Windows® computer or device with your NDI®|HX driver installed to proceed.

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With your camera selected, click on the UPGRADE button in the bottom-right corner of the
NewTek NDI® Studio Monitor window.
After the dialog box opens, click on the 1a. button to download the latest firmware for your
the proper
firmware for your camera and download it, along with any instructions for the firmware update.

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With the firmware downloaded on your computer, click on the 1b. button. This will take you to
firmware update process following the
instructions from the camera manufacturer.
If you have already purchased a NDI®|HX license for your camera please skip the
following step.
Once the firmware has been updated, click on the 2. button to purchase an NDI®|HX license for
your camera. You will be redirected to the NewTek Store to complete the purchase. Once the
transaction is complete, you will receive a confirmation email with the NDI®|HX license key
within a few minutes.
IMPORTANT: Please have the order confirmation email available or otherwise copy
the license key number for reference before you proceed.

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Enter the license key for your camera that was included with the confirmation email in the
number 3. text box.
Click on the 4. button to enable NDI®|HX on your camera.

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Configure and control your camera using the on-screen user interface.
Once registered, you can use your camera over the network with any other NDI®-
compatible system, device, or software, performing the standard functions for
locating an NDI® source and designating for video input.
If you have additional cameras to upgrade, please repeat the steps in this
installation guide as required to enable NDI®|HX. A separate NDI®|HX license key
is required for each camera.
IMPORTANT: Your NDI®|HX license key is non-transferrable. If for any reason your camera
requires a restore to factory default settings, you can reinstall your NDI®|HX upgrade by
repeating the steps in this installation guide with your original license key.
Enjoy the World of IP Video.
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