Lumens VC-A50PW User manual

VC-A50P
PTZ Video Camera
Installation Guide - English
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Table of Contents
Copyright Information..................................................................................................................2
Chapter 1 Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................3
Chapter 2 Package Contents......................................................................................................5
Chapter 3 Product Overview.......................................................................................................6
3.1 Overview............................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Description of LED indicator.................................................................................................. 6
Chapter 4 Instruction for installation .......................................................................................7
4.1 Preparation before installation............................................................................................... 7
4.2 Instruction for installation ...................................................................................................... 7
4.3 Connecting devices.............................................................................................................13
Chapter 5 Remote Control and Setting Menu......................................................................17
5.1 Functions of remote control .................................................................................................17
5.2 Setting Menu ......................................................................................................................18
Chapter 6 Descriptions of Major Functions .........................................................................24
6.1 I would like to switch to VC-A50P.........................................................................................24
6.2 I would like to save the current lens position data..................................................................24
6.3 I would like to clear the saved position data ..........................................................................24
6.4 I would like to turn on the back light compensation function ...................................................24
6.5 I would like to adjust the shooting angle of the lens ...............................................................24
6.6 I would like to zoom in/out images........................................................................................24
6.7 I would like to adjust the focal length ....................................................................................24
6.8 I would like to adjust theAF speed .......................................................................................24
6.9 I would like to set the image mode .......................................................................................25
6.10 I would like to freeze images................................................................................................25
6.11 I would like to rotate the image.............................................................................................25
6.12 I would like to change the camera direction...........................................................................25
6.13 I would like to display the current status................................................................................25
6.14 I would like to reset to the default value ................................................................................25
Chapter 7 Network Function Settings Description.............................................................26
7.1 Web System Requirements .................................................................................................26
7.2 Online IP Camera ...............................................................................................................26
7.3 Web Page Function Description ...........................................................................................29
Chapter 8 DIP switch setting ....................................................................................................37
8.1 DIP SWITCH ......................................................................................................................37
8.2 RS-422 Connection.............................................................................................................38
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................40
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information ...............................41

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Copyright Information
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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
Please use the product following the safety instructions below:
1 Operation
1.1 Please use the product in the recommended operating environment.
1.2 Do not place Light Engine in tilted position.
1.3 Do not place the product on an unstable trolley, stand or table.
1.4 Do not use this product near water or source of heat.
1.5 Use attachments only as recommended.
1.6 Use the type of power source indicated on the HD Camera. If you are not sure of the type of power available,
consult your dealer or local electricity company for advice.
1.7 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.
1.8 Do not overload wall sockets, extension cords or multi-way plug boards to avoid potential risks.
1.9 Do not block slots and openings in the case of this product as poor ventilation may lead to overheating of this
product.
1.10Except as specifically instructed in this User Manual, do not attempt toopen or remove covers by yourself. It may
expose you to electric shock or other hazards. Refer all servicing to licensed service personnel.
1.11Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to licensed service personnel when the following
situations happen:
If the power cords are damaged or frayed.
If liquid is spilled into the HD Camera or the HD Camera has been exposed to rain or water.
2 Installation
2.1 For security considerations, please make sure the standard hanging rack you bought is in line with UL or CE safety
approbations and installed by technician personnel approved by agents.
3 Storage
3.1 Do not place the HD Camera where the cord can be stepped on as this may result in fraying or damage to the lead
or the plug.
3.2 Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots. Never allow liquid of any kind to spill into the HD Camera.
3.3 Unplug this product during thunderstorms or if it is not going tobe used for an extended period.
3.4 Do not place this product or accessories on top of vibrating equipment or heated objects.
4 Cleaning
4.1 Unplug all the cables before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
5 Remote control (if the accessoriesare equipped with remote control)
5.1 Using an incorrect battery type in the remote control may result in breakdown. Follow local instructions on how to
dispose of used batteries.
Precautions
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
If HD Camera will not be used for an extended time, unplug it from the power socket.
Caution:To reducethe riskof electric shock,do not remove cover (or back). No
user-serviceableparts inside.Referservicingto licensedservicepersonnel.
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.
Note
Risk of Electric Shock
Please donot open it by yourself.

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FCC Warning
This HD Camera has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant toArticle 15-J of
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial
installation.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A 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 A
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.

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Chapter 2 Package Contents
VC-A50P
Instruction for installation
Remote Control

Power Cord
Power Adapter
RS-422 Connector
Appearance may vary depending
on country/region
Metal Plate A
Metal Plate B
M3 Screws

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Chapter 3 Product Overview
3.1 Overview
1. Camera lens
2. Power LED indicator
3. Standby LED indicator
4. Audio In
5. USB port (for FW update)
6. Power input
7. Network port (supporting IEEE
802.3at PoE+ power)
8. HDMI Output
9. 3G-SDI
10.OUTPUT Switch
11.IR SELECT
12.RS-232 output
13.RS-232 input
14.RS-422 Connection
15.Camera Address Selectors
16.SYSTEM Switch
3.2 Description of LED indicator
Status
Power
Standby
Startup in progress
Green light
Orange light
In use
Green light
No indicator
In standby mode
No indicator
Orange light
Tally mode
Red light
Red light
Front View
Back View
Bottom

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Chapter 4 Instruction for installation
4.1 Preparation before installation
Installation and connection of VC-A50P HD camera requires special skills. To install by yourself, please follow
necessarysteps,ensure steady and tight installation of the device, and pay attention to your safety to avoid
any accident.
4.1.1 Ensure the safetyof the installation environment.Please do notinstall the device onunstable
ceiling or in a place where the device isin danger of falling to avoid any accident.
4.1.2 Please checkwhether accessoriesin the box are complete or not. Please contact the
supplier for any shortage, and make sure to keepthe accessoriesinthe box intact.
4.1.3 Please choose a properplace for installation of VC-A50P in advance.Please determine an
installation place according to the following requirements
4.1.1.1Confirm the position for the object to be captured.
4.1.1.2Confirm whether the VC-A50P is set at a proper distancefrom other light sources.
4.2 Instruction for installation
4.2.1 I would like to install VC-A50P on the desk
4.2.1.1 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
4.2.1.2 Installation steps
1. Please adjust DIP switch at first prior to installation
<Remark> Please refer to Chapter 8 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

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4.2.2 I would like to install VC-A50P on the ceiling
4.2.2.1 Prepare for the parts and equipment required during the installation
1. Accessories of VC-A50P in the box (metal plates A,B, M3 screw silver x 8, black x 2)
2. Screw for locking on ceiling mounted hanger x 4
3. Drilling machine, screw driver, ladder
4.2.2.2 Camera Size
Length x Width x Height : 174 x 186.2 x 185.5 mm
Weight : 1.8 Kg
4.2.2.3 Max. rotation dimension of camera

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4.2.2.4 Size Diagram
1. Metal plate A - machine side
Metal plate A - machine side
Metal plate A locking screw

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

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3. Bottom of machine
4.2.2.5 Precautions for installation
1. Before installation, please confirm the orientation of the machine relative to the object to be captured
2. It is recommended that the machine should be set at a distance of more than 1 meter away from the
object to be captured. Please adjust for a best distance according to the magnification of the lens
3. 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.
4. Please check whether the camera is installed securely on a regular basis
1 meter↑

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4.2.2.6 Installation steps
1. Please adjust resolution on DIP switch at first
<Remark> Please refer to Chapter 8 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
※Caution:
(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
black
screw

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4.2.2.7 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 tothe left to remove the machine
3. Then remove the screws on the hanger and the machine
4.3 Connecting devices
4.3.1 Image Output
4.3.1.1 Connecting to PC(video conference)
<Remark 1> SDI supports the audio output of 48 KHz only.
HDMI Cable
or
SDI Cable
MTU

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4.3.1.2 Connecting to an HDTV/computer monitor (HDMI)
4.3.1.3 Connecting to Internet
<Remark 1> VC-A50P can be used with browsers, Lumens VMS, VLC and
QuickTime after it is connected to the Internet.
<Remark 2> For use of Lumens VMS, please refer to the User Manual for VMS
Software.
<Remark 3> VC-A50P supports PoE power supply when coupled with an IEEE
802.3at router or hub.
<Remark 4> For better performance, please use the ethernet cable of CAT 6 or
above
Router or Hub
Ethernet cable
HDMI cable
Monitor or HDTV

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4.3.1.4 Connecting AUDIO IN
<Remark 1> Set the [Audio In] in the OSD to reflect the input device
4.3.2 ControllingVCs with the computer
4.3.2.1 Connecting to one computerfor connection between VCs (RS-232 in/out)
<Remark> With RS-232 in/out, at most 7 VCs can be connected.
4.3.2.2 Connecting to one computerfor connection between VCs (RS-422)
<Remark> Please refer to 8.2 RS-422 connection for the RS-422 connection instructions.
MIC or audio mixer
Audio

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<Remark> With RS-422, at most 7 VCs can be connected.
4.3.3 Use of VC-A50P with Internet Connection
4.3.3.1 Setup before use
Connecting the screen through HDMI output.
Press [MENU] on the Remote Control to display the OSD menu.
Shift down to [Ethernet] to modify and confirm the IP address
DHCP: Enable/disable the dynamic host configuration protocol
IP Address: Confirm or modify the IP address of VC-A50P
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: Preset 192.168.100.254
[Remark] Please modify the above settings based on the LAN setting of the operating environment. To use DHCP,
please connect the VC-A50P to LAN and then confirm IP address.
After completing settings, press [MENU] to exit the OSD menu.
After completing setting and confirming IP address, HDMI cable can be disconnected.
4.3.3.2 Start Using
Connect network cable to VC-A50P network port to connect VC-A50P to LAN.
Press [MENU] on the Remote Control to display the OSD menu.
Open the browser, and enter the URL of VC-A50P in the address bar,
e.g.: http://192.168.100.150 (default IP address)
Enter administrator’s account and password
Account: admin (Default)
Password: 9999 (Default)
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: Preset 192.168.100.254
[Remark 1] For details, please refer to Chapter 7 Network Function Settings Description.
[Remark 2] In addition to browsers, other software such as Lumens VMS, VLC and QuickTime can be used for
operation.
[Remark 3] For operation of Lumens VMS, please download the software and its user manual from Lumens
website

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Chapter 5 Remote Control and Setting Menu
5.1 Functions of remote control
<Remark> The below functions are listed alphabetically.
Item
Description
,,,
Move the lens
Back Light
Turn on/off back light compensation
Camera
select
Choose 1 ~ 3 of VC-A50P
Focus-
Manual /
Far/Near
Turn on manual focus to adjust the focal
length
Focus-Auto
Auto focus
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 / Black &
White)
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
Adjust image size
Zoom-Slow
Fine-tune image size

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5.2 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
1. Full Auto
2. Shutter Pri
3. Iris Pri
4. Manual
5. White Board
6. Smooth Auto
Exposure mode setting
Exposure
Comp.
On / Off
AE Level
Exposure
Comp. Level
-6~0~5
The value can be adjusted only after
Exposure Comp. is activated
Shutter Pri
60/30
mode
50/25
mode
Shutter priority setting
1/10000
1/10000
1/5000
1/5000
1/3000
1/3000
1/2500
1/2500
1/2000
1/1750
1/1500
1/1250
1/1000
1/1000
1/725
1/600
1/500
1/425
1/350
1/300
1/250
1/215
1/180
1/150
1/120
1/120
1/100
1/100
1/90
1/75
1/60
1/50
1/30
1/25
1/15
1/12
1/8
1/6
1/4
1/3
1/2
1/2
1/1
1/1

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Iris Pri
1. F1.6
2. F2
3. F2.2
4. F2.7
5. F3.2
6. F3.8
7. F4.5
8. F5.4
9. F6.3
10. F7.8
11. F9
12. F11
13. F13
14. F16
15. F18
Iris setting
Manual Gain
1. 0dB
2. 2 dB
3. 4 dB
4. 6 dB
5. 8 dB
6. 10 dB
7. 12 dB
8. 14 dB
9. 16 dB
10. 18 dB
11. 20 dB
12. 22dB
13. 24dB
14. 26 dB
15. 28 dB
16. 30 dB
Manually set the gain
Manual Speed
60/30
mode
50/25
mode
Manually set the shutter
1/10000
1/10000
1/5000
1/5000
1/3000
1/3000
1/2500
1/2500
1/2000
1/1750
1/1500
1/1250
1/1000
1/1000
1/725
1/600
1/500
1/425
1/350
1/300
1/250
1/215
1/180
1/150
1/120
1/120
1/100
1/100
1/90
1/75
1/60
1/50
1/30
1/25
1/15
1/12