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VC-TA50
Auto Tracking Camera
(PTZ Video Camera)
User Manual - English
[Important]

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Package Contents.....................................................................................2
Chapter 2 Product Overview and Interface..............................................................3
2.1 I/O functions Introduction ..............................................................................3
2.2 Description of LED indicator..........................................................................4
Chapter 3 Instruction for installation........................................................................5
3.1 Scenario...........................................................................................................5
3.2 Camera Size.....................................................................................................5
3.3 Preparation before installation ......................................................................6
3.4 Instruction for installation..............................................................................6
Chapter 4 Introduction of Remote Control and Setting Menu..............................14
4.1 Remote Control.............................................................................................14
4.2 Setting Menu..................................................................................................15
Chapter 5 Network Function Settings Description................................................19
5.1 Connecting Camera to Network...................................................................19
5.2 Web Page Menu Function Description........................................................21
Chapter 6 DIP Switch Setting..................................................................................34
6.1 OUTPUT Switch.............................................................................................34
6.2 IR SELECT .....................................................................................................34
6.3 Camera Address Selector ............................................................................34
6.4 System Switch...............................................................................................34
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting .....................................................................................35
Chapter 8 Safety Instructions .................................................................................36
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information.....37
Copyright Information ...................................................................................................38

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Chapter 1 Package Contents
Camera
Quick Installation Guide
RS232/RS422
Connection Instruction
Remote Control
Power Adapter
Power Cord
Appearance may vary
depending on
country/region
RS-422 Connector
Metal Plate A
Metal Plate B
M3 Screws
Silver x 8 / Black x 2

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Chapter 2 Product Overview and Interface
2.1 I/O functions Introduction
Item
Function Descriptions
1. Camera lens
HD camera lens
2. Power LED
Display the status, please refer to 2.2 Description of
LED indicator
3. Standby LED
Display the status, please refer to 2.2 Description of
LED indicator
Item
Function Descriptions
4. Kensington lock
hole
Safety lock slot
5. Power input
AC power supply connecting port
6. Audio In
Support Line In/Mic In
7. RS-232 output
RS-232 output port, at most 7 cameras can be
connected in a serial connection
8. RS-232 input
RS-232 input port, at most 7 cameras can be
connected in a serial connection
9. RS-422 connecting
RS-422 connecting port, at most 7 cameras can be
connected in a serial connection
10.Network port
Support IEEE 802.3at PoE + power supply
11.HDMI output
HDMI output (support Audio output)
12.3G-SDI
3G-SDI output
13.OUTPUT Switch
Adjust the resolution setting. The default is 1920 x
1080/60p
14.IR SELECT
Remote control ID setting
It can be controlled only when it corresponds to the
Camera Select on the remote control
Item
Function Descriptions
15.Camera Address
Selectors
Camera ID Setting
16.SYSTEM Switch
System DIP Setting
17.Tripod lock hole
The camera is mounted on a (specification) 1/4” -
-20 UNC tripod







⑪
⑫
⑬
⑭

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2.2 Description of LED indicator
Status
Standby
Power
Startup in progress
Green light
Orange light
In use
Green light
No indicator
In standby mode
No indicator
Orange light
Tally mode 1
Red light
Red light
Tally mode 2
Green light
Red light
Tracking Mode
Flickering green light
No indicator
<Remark> The Tally mode can be enabled via RS-232 command control. Please download the file for RS-232
Command Set from the Lumens website

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Chapter 3 Instruction for installation
3.1 Scenario
3.1.1 Applicable distance range of VC-TA50: 4 - 15 m, best tracking target distance recommended:
8 m
3.1.2 Mounting height: 2 - 3 m, best height recommended: 2.4 m
<Note> For maintaining the best tracking results, avoid images of people on posters, screens, monitors, TVs in the
background
3.2 Camera Size
Length x Width x Height: 174 x 187 x 192 mm
Weight: 2.0 Kg

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3.2.1 Dimensions of the bottom of the machine
The camera can be mounted on a 1/4”-20 UNC PTZ tripod deck by using the lock holes on the bottom for the tripod
3.3 Preparation before installation
Installation and connection of HD camera requires special skills. To install by yourself, please
follow necessary steps, ensure steady and tight installation of the device, and pay attention to your
safety to avoid any accident.
Ensure the safety of the installation environment. Please do not install the device on unstable
ceiling or in a place where the device is in danger of falling to avoid any accident.
Please check whether accessories in the box are complete or not. Please contact the supplier
for any shortage, and make sure to keep the accessories in the box intact.
Please choose a proper place for installation of camera in advance. Please determine an
installation place according to the following requirements
Confirm the position for the object to be captured.
Confirm whether the camera is set at a proper distance from other light sources.
3.4 Instruction for installation
3.4.1 I would like to install camera on the desk
3.4.1.1 Precautions for installation
Please install the machine on a flat desk
Do not grab the camera head by hand when handling the device
Do not rotate the camera head by hand. Improper rotation may result in breakdown of the camera

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3.4.1.2 Installation steps
1. Please adjust DIP switch at first prior to installation
Please refer to Chapter 6 DIP Switch Setting for the relevant descriptions on DIP switch.
2. Place the camera on a flat desk directly to ensure the normal vertical and horizontal operation of the machine
3.4.2 I would like to install the camera on the ceiling
3.4.2.1 Prepare for the parts and equipment required during the installation
Accessories in the box (metal plates A, B, M3 screw silver x 8, black x 2)
Screw for locking on ceiling mounted hanger x 4
Drilling machine, screw driver, ladder

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3.4.2.2 Metal Plate size diagram
Metal plate A - machine side
Metal plate A - machine side
Metal plate A locking screw

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Metal plate B - ceiling side
Metal plate B - ceiling side
M3 threaded hole
M3 threaded hole
M3 threaded hole
Metal plate B locking screw
Metal plate B locking bolt

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3.4.2.3 Precautions for installation
Before installation, please confirm the orientation of the machine relative to the object to be captured
It is recommended that the machine should be set at a distance of more than 1.5 meter away from the object to
be captured. Please adjust for a best distance according to the magnification of the lens
The machine (including metal plates) is weighed at about 2.5 kg. If it is to be installed on the ceiling, please use
the hanger that has obtained UL security approval to prevent the machine from falling down
Please check whether the camera is installed securely on a regular basis
3.4.2.4 Installation steps
1. Please adjust resolution on DIP switch at first
<Remark> Please refer to Chapter 6 DIP Switch Setting for the relevant descriptions on DIP switch
2. Fix the metal plate A on the machine base with 4 M3 silver screws
3. Lock the metal plate B on ceiling mounted hanger
<Note>(1) Please use the hanger that has obtained UL security approval
(2) Please reserve the hole for the connecting wires of the camera
4. Combine the metal plate A and the metal plate B
(1) Push the metal plate A up to the ceiling and then to the right to latch the metal plate B
(2) And then secure with 2 M3 silver screws and 1 M3 black screw
1.5 meter↑
Projector
Computer

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3.4.2.5 How to remove
1. Remove the connecting wires from the camera
2. Uninstall the camera together with the ceiling, loosen the three screws that fix the metal plates A and B and push
to the left to remove the machine
3. Then remove the screws on the hanger and the machine
3.4.3 Connecting devices
black screw
Anti-theft lock
slot
Audio In
RS-232 output
RS-232/RS-422 input
Computer / Control keyboard / Environment control equipment
Camera (serial connection)
Microphone
Power Supply
LAN port
HDMI/3G-SDI Output
Remote Control
Settings
Resolution
Settings
Router / Hub
Monitor

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3.4.4 RS-232 connection (at most 7 Lumens cameras can be connected)
<Note> Only one of RS-422/RS-232 can be selected for control, please refer to 6.4 System Switch, DIP1
setting
RS-232 pins definition instructions

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3.4.5 RS-422 connection (at most 7 Lumens cameras can be connected)
<Note> Only one of RS-422/RS-232 can be selected for control, please refer to 6.4 System Switch, DIP1
setting
RS-422 pins definition instructions

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Chapter 4 Introduction of Remote Control and Setting
Menu
4.1 Remote Control
The below functions are listed alphabetically
Item
Description
,,,
Move the lens
Auto Tracking
On/Off: Enable/Disable Auto Tracking
Full: Full body tracking
Upper: Half body tracking
Switch: Switch tracking object
Auto Framing
On/Off: Enable/Disable Smart viewfinder
Trigger: Manual framing correction
Back Light
Turn on/off back light compensation
Camera select
Choose camera ID 1 ~ 3
Focus
Auto: Auto focus
Manual: Enable Manual Focus
Far/Near: Adjust the focal length in
Manual
Freeze
Freeze the screen
Home-Enter
Go back to the main page / Execute
Info
Status information
L/R Direction Set
L/R Direction / Normal
Menu
Display OSD menu
Mirror
Rotate the image (OFF / Mirror / Flip /
Rotate)
Pan/Tilt Reset
Clear the Pan/Tilt setting
Picture
Switch image effect (OFF / Neg / B&W)
Power
Power Switch
Preset
Appoint an ID (0 ~ 9) to save the current
position data
Reset
Appoint an ID (0 ~ 9) to delete the current
position data
Zoom-Fast
Fast: Adjust image size
Slow: Fine-tune image size

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4.2 Setting Menu
<Remark> Press [Menu] on the remote control to enter the setting menu; the bold underlined values in the
following table are defaults.
1st Level
Major Items
2nd Level Minor Items
3rd Level Adjustment Values
Function Descriptions
Exposure
Mode
Full Auto / Shutter Pri / Iris Pri /
Manual / White Board
Exposure mode setting
Exposure Comp.
On / Off
Turn on/off Exposure Comp.
Exposure Comp.
Level
-6~C~4
The value can be adjusted after Exposure
Comp. is activated
Shutter Pri
60/30 mode
50/25 mode
Adjustable when the Exposure mode is set
to Shutter Pri
1/10000~1/1
Iris Pri
F1.6~F6.3
Adjustable when the Exposure mode is set
to Iris Pri
Manual Gain
0~45dB
Adjustable when the Exposure mode is set
to Manual Pri
Manual Speed
60/30 mode
50/25 mode
Manually set the shutter
1/10000~1/1
Manual Iris
F1.6~F6.3
Manually set the iris
Gain Limit
9~C~45dB
Max. limit value of electron gain
Iris Limit
F1.6~C~F6.3
Max. limit value of iris
WDR
Off / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
WDR settings
White
Balance
Mode
1. Auto
2. Indoor
3. Outdoor
4. One Push WB
5. ATW
6. Manual
7. Sodium Lamp
8. 3000K
9. 4300K
10. 5000K
11. 6500K
12. 8000K
13. WideAuto
Select the color temperature mode
1. 4000k ~ 7000k
2. 3200k
3. 5800k
4. 1700k ~ 10000k
5. 1700k ~ 10000k
6. Custom
7. 2800k
One Push Trigger
ENTER
One push trigger
Manual Red
0~ C~128
Adjustable when the white balance mode is
set to Manual
Manual Blue
0~ C~128
Adjustable when the white balance mode is
set to Manual

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1st Level
Major Items
2nd Level Minor Items
3rd Level Adjustment Values
Function Descriptions
Tracking
Type
Auto Tracking / Auto Framing
Picture
Picture effect
OFF / Neg / B&W
Sharpness
0~A~14
2D NR
Off / 1/ 2 / 3
3D NR
Off / Low / Standard / Highest
Image Mode
Mode 1 ~ 6 / Self-defined
The user may customize his/her desired
image mode
Image Mode Load
Mode 1 ~ 6
Adjustable when the Image mode is set to
Custom. After selected, the corresponding
Image mode parameters will be read and
applied to Custom
Brightness
0~ C~25
Adjustable when the Image mode is set to
Custom
Contrast
0~ C~25
Adjustable when the Image mode is set to
Custom
Saturation
0~ C~25
Adjustable when the Image mode is set to
Custom
Black Level
Type 1 ~ 5 / Off
Adjustable when the Image mode is set to
Custom
Gamma
0~ C~3
Adjustable when the Image mode is set to
Custom
Skin Tone
0~ C~5
Pan Tilt
Zoom
Pan/Tilt Limit
On / Off
Turn on/off the angle limit setting
Pan Right Limit
0~170
Limit the right angle
Pan Left Limit
-170~0
Limit the left angle
Tilt UP Limit
0~90
Limit the upward angle
Tilt Down Limit
-30~0
Limit the downward angle
Pan Flip
On / Off
After it is activated, the Pan command will be
reverse
Tilt Flip
On / Off
After it is activated, the Tilt command will be
reverse
Preset Speed
5 - C- 300 deg/sec
Set the PTZ rotation speed when Preset is
performed
PTZ Speed Comp
On / Off
Set the Pan/Tilt moving speed to vary from
the zoom position
Zoom Limit
x1~x20
Set the D-zoom limit
D-Effect
Mirror
OFF / Mirror / Flip / Mirror + Flip
Set the mode at which the image is turned
Auto Focus
AF Sensitivity
Low / Mid / High
For AF triggering speed, the higher the
speed is, the faster AF is triggered
AF Frame
Center Area / All Area
AF frame setting, when Central Area was
set as AF frame, focusing will be on the
center of the screen. When Full Frame was
set as AF frame, focusing will be calculated
based on the full screen
Zoom tracking
On / Off
This function can be set in the Manual Focus
(MF) mode
In Manual Focus mode, check whether focus
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1st Level
Major Items
2nd Level Minor Items
3rd Level Adjustment Values
Function Descriptions
PTZ Assist
On / Off
This function can only be enabled in the
Manual Focus (MF) mode
When PTZ Assist is enabled and PTZ
control is in operation, the focus will be
triggered. The focus will not be triggered
when the scene changes
SMART AF
On / Off
Turn on this function and AF will mainly
focus on the face
Ethernet
DHCP
On / Off
Enable/Disable the dynamic host
configuration
IP Address
192.168.100.150
Press [ENTER] to be in modify mode; select
the item to be modified using the up and
down keys, and modify the value using the
left and right keys or the numeric keys.
Subnet mask
255.255.255.0
Gateway
192.168.100.254
Audio
Audio In
Line In/ Mic In
Set Audio In
Audio Enable
On / Off
Turn on/off audio output
Audio Volume
0~C~10
Audio Volume Setting
Audio Delay
On / Off
When the audio is not synchronized with the
video, enable this function to set the audio
delay time
Audio Delay Time
(ms)
-1~-500ms
Set audio delay time
Encode Sample Rate
1. 48 KHz(AAC)
2. 44.1 KHz(AAC)
3. 16 KHz(AAC)
4. 16 KHz(G.711)
5. 8 KHz(G.711)
Set the encode type and sample rate
<Remark> SDI supports the audio output of
48 KHz only
System
Prompt
On / Off
Turn on/off the prompt information on the
display
IR Receive
On / Off
Turn on/off the infrared reception
When it is Off, the remote control will not be
able to control the camera. At this moment,
turn off and then turn on the power to restore
control of the remote control.
Motionless Preset
On / Off
When the function is enabled, the screen will
Freeze when Preset is executed. Freeze will
be released after Preset is completed
Tally Lamp
On / Off
Select Off and it will not be triggered by
commands to turn on or off
Language
English / Chinese
Initial Position
Last MEM / 1st Preset
Select the camera lens to return to the Last
MEM or the 1st Preset after POWER ON
<Remark> 1st Preset = Preset 0
Output Mode
1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25
1080i 60/59.94/50
720p 60/59.94/50
Choose the output resolution
Control Device
Encoder / Controller
Control Device setting,
Controller: for joystick
Encoder: for tracking system
Protocol
Protocol V/ Pelco D
Protocol V=VISCA

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1st Level
Major Items
2nd Level Minor Items
3rd Level Adjustment Values
Function Descriptions
Pelco D Address
1 ~255
The Protocol set to Pelco D allows the
camera ID address to be assigned
Factory Reset
On / Off
Resume the factory default setting
Status
Display the current setting status

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Chapter 5 Network Function Settings Description
5.1 Connecting Camera to Network
5.1.1 Connecting to Internet
Two common connection methods are shown below
1. Connecting via switch or router
2. To connect directly through network cable, the IP address of the computer should be changed so that it is on
the same network segment as the camera
E.g.: The factory-preset default IP address of the camera is 192.168.100.150. The computer IP address must
be set with the same network segment, such as 192.168.100.101, so that the computer can be connected
correctly with the camera
Change network settings
5.1.2 Using the Browser to View the Images
Open the browser, and enter the IP address of the camera in the address bar
E.g.: http://192.168.100.150 (default IP address)
Enter administrator’s account and password
<Remark> For the first-time login, please refer to 5.2.9 System Settings - User to change the default password
Lumens Network Camera
Account: admin
Password: 9999 (Default)
Switch or router
Network cable
Network cable
Camera
Computer
Camera
Computer
Network cable