Lumens VC-B30U PTZ Video Camera Installation Guide

Lumens VC-B30U PTZ Video Camera Installation Guide

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Safety Instructions

Operation

1. Please use the product in the recommended operating environment.
2. Do not place the product in tilted position.
3. Do not place the product on an unstable trolley, stand or table.
4. Do not use this product near water or source of heat.
5. Use attachments only as recommended.
6. Use the type of power source indicated on the product. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your distributor or local electricity company for advice.
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.
8. Do not overload wall sockets, extension cords or multi-way plug boards to avoid potential risks.
9. Do not block the slots and openings in the case of this product. They provide ventilation and prevent the product from overheating.
10. 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.
11. Unplug the 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 Product or the Product has been exposed to rain or water.

Installation

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.

Storage

1. 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.
2. Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots. Never allow liquid of any kind to spill into the Product.
3. Unplug this product during thunderstorms or if it is not going to be used for an extended period.
4. Do not place this product or accessories on top of vibrating equipment or heated objects.

Cleaning

1. Unplug all the cables before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Remote control (if the accessories are equipped with remote control)

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.

Note
Risk of Electric Shock Please do not open it by yourself

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 A digital device, pursuant to Article 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.

EN55032 (CE Radiation) Warning
Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio

Package Contents

• VC-B30U

• Instruction for installation

• Remote Control

• Power Cord

• Power Adapte

• USB cable (USB 3.0)
  

• Appearance may vary depending on country/region HDMI cable
  

Product Overview

Overview

Description of LED indicator

Power:

1. No Light: Power off
2. Green light: In use

Standby:

1.  No Light: Power on
2. Orange: Startup in progress or in standby mode
3. Flickering orange: Power off in progres

System Requirements

1. Windows System: Windows 7 or later
2. Chrome system
3. MAC System: Mac OS X (10.8 and above)

{Remark} When connecting to MAC, please refer to Chapter 7 DIP Switch Setting, to modify DIP Switch

Instruction for installation

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Please choose a proper place for installation of camera in advance. Please determine an installation place according to the following requirements
4. Confirm the position for the object to be captured.
5. Confirm whether the camera is set at a proper distance from other light sources.

Instruction for installation

1. would like to install camera on the desk
2. 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

Installation steps

1. Install the camera on the wall with VC-AC03
   

< Remark> For the installation of VC-AC03, please refer to VC-AC03 Quick Installation Guide

Camera Size

Length x Width x Height: 267.69 x 123 x 155.60 mm

Weight : 1.3 Kg

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

Connecting the device

1. Video Conference – Connecting to PC Camera System Switch should be set to USB Mode
   

2. Video Conference – connecting to dual monitor Camera System Switch should be set to USB Mode
   

3. Video Conference – Connecting to the conference host Camera System Switch should be set to HDMI Mode
   

4. Connect Multiple VC-B30U Sets Through VISCA Camera System Switch should be set to HDMI Mode
   

< Remark> With RS-232 in/out, at most 7 VCs can be connected

RS-232 Connecting

With RS-232 in/out, at most 7 Lumens cameras can be connected.

Rs-232 IN Instructions

RS 232 Out Pins Instructions

IR Out

IR Out includes IR Right and IR Left, use VISCA command to switch:

1. IR right and IR left ON
2. IR left OFF, IR right ON
3. IR left ON, IR right OFF
4. NA (no signal from IR receiver.)
   

Setting Menu Description

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 camera 1 ~ 3
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 / 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| Adjust image size
Zoom-Slow| Fine-tune image size

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.        Smooth Auto3. Shutter Pri4.        Iris Pri5.        Manual6.        White Board| ** Exposure mode setting
Exposure Comp.| **On / Off| ** AE Level
Exposure Comp. Level| ** -6~ C ~4| The value can be adjusted only after Exposure Comp. is activated
****Spot Light| ** On / Off| The value can be adjusted when the mode is set to Full Auto or Shutter Pri
Spot Light Position| ** X(0~8)Y(0~6)| The value can be adjusted only after Spot Light isactivated
****Shutter Pri| 60/30mode| 50/25mode| ** 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
1st Level Major Items| 2nd Level Minor Items| 3rd Level Adjustment Values| Function Descriptions
**Exposure| ****Mode| 7. Full Auto 8.        Smooth Auto9. Shutter Pri10.     Iris Pri11.     Manual12.     White Board| ** Exposure mode setting
Exposure Comp.| **On / Off| ** AE Level
Exposure Comp. Level| ** -6~ C ~4| The value can be adjusted only after Exposure Comp. is activated
****Spot Light| ** On / Off| The value can be adjusted when the mode is set to Full Auto or Shutter Pri
Spot Light Position| ** X(0~8)Y(0~6)| The value can be adjusted only after Spot Light isactivated
****Shutter Pri| 60/30mode| 50/25mode| ** 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
**Iris Pri| 1.    F1.8 2.   F2.53.   F3.64. F5.15.   F7.26.   F107.   F148.   F20| ** Iris setting

| | 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
**Iris Pri| 1.    F1.8 2.   F2.53.   F3.64. F5.15.   F7.26.   F107.   F148.   F20| ** Iris setting

| | 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
**Iris Pri| 1.    F1.8 2.   F2.53.   F3.64. F5.15.   F7.26.   F107.   F148.   F20| ** Iris setting
| | 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
**Manual Iris| 1.    F1.8 2.   F2.53.   F3.64. F5.15.   F7.26.   F107.   F148.   F20| ** Manually set the iris
**Gain Limit| 1.        8 dB2.        10 dB3. 12 dB4.        14 dB5.        16 dB6.        18 dB7.        20 dB8.        22 dB9.        24 dB10.     26 dB11.     28 dB 12. 30dB| ** Max. limit value of electron gain
**WDR| 1. Off 2.   13.   24.   35.   46.   5| ** WDR settings

|

|

| Select the color
---|---|---|---
| | 1. Auto| temperature mode
| | 2. Indoor| 1. 4000k ~ 7000k
| | 3. Outdoor| 2. 3200k
| | 4. One Push WB| 3. 5800k
| | 5. ATW| 4. 1700k ~ 10000k
| | 6. Manual| 5. 1700k ~ 10000k
| Mode| 7. Sodium Lamp| 6. Custom
| | 8. 3000K| 7. 2800k
| | 9. 4300K| 8. 3000K
White| | 10. 5000K| 9. 4300K
Balance| | 11. 6500K| 10. 5000K
| | 12. 8300K| 11. 6500K
| | 13. WideAuto| 12. 8000K
| | | 13. 3000k ~ 7000k
| One Push Trigger| **ENTER| ** One push trigger
| Manual R Gain| ** 0~ C ~60| Adjustable when the white balance mode is set to Manual
| Manual B Gain| ** 0~ C ~60| Adjustable when the white balance mode is set to Manual
**Picture| Picture Effect| 1. Off 2.        Neg3.        B & W| ** Set the picture effect
Sharpness| 1~ A ~16| Adjust the sharpness of the image
**2D NR| 1. Auto 2.        Off3.   14.   25.   36. 47.   5| ** 2D noise reduction settings

| **3D NR| 1.        Off 2. Low 3.        Typ4. Max5.        Auto| ** 3D dynamic noise reduction settings
---|---|---|---
Saturation| 0~ A ~25|
Hue| 0~ A ~14|
Gamma| 0~ A ~3|
Skin Tone| 1~ A ~5|
Brightness| 0~ A ~14|
Contrast| 0~ A ~14| Contrast adjustment
**Black Level| 1. Off 2.    Type 13.    Type 24.    Type 3| ** Shadow details and translucency adjustment
**Pan Tilt Zoom| Pan/Tilt Limit| On / Off| Turn on/off the angle limit setting
Pan Right Limit| 0~ 100| Limit the right angle
Pan Left Limit| -100 ~0| Limit the left angle
Tilt UP Limit| 0~ 30| Limit the upward angle
Tilt Down Limit| -30 ~0| Limit the downward angle
D-Zoom Limit| x1 ~x12| Limit the D-zoom multiple
Pan Direction| Normal / Reverse| To flip horizontally
****D-Effect| ****Mirror| 1. Off 2.    Mirror3. Flip4.    Mirror + Flip| ** Set the mode at which the image is turned

**Auto Focus| ****AF Sensitivity| 1.    Low 2. Middle 3.    High| Select the AF triggering speed. The higher the speed is, the faster AF is triggered
---|---|---|---
****AF Frame| ****Full Area /Center 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
****System| Prompt| On / Off| Turn on/off the prompt information on the display
****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.Supports HMDI output
IR Receive| On / Off| Turn on/off the infrared reception
**Privacy Mode| ** On / Off| If the function is enabled, when the camera is turned off via the remote control or software, the lens will automatically turn to the bottom right to ensure the user’s privacy
Language| English / Chinese| Language
Factory Reset| On / Off| Resume the factory default setting
Status| | | Display the current setting status

Descriptions of Major

would like to switch camera

1. Press [Camera 1 ~ 3] on the remote control to select VC-B30U.
   • Camera 1 ~ 3 is selected with IR SELECT.

would like to control the camera

The VC-B30U can be controlled using the “USB PTZ Camera Controller” software or the VS-K20 Compact Camera Controller.

• The USB PTZ Camera Controller software can be downloaded from the Lumens website. Refer to the USB PTZ Camera Controller Manual for more details.
• The VS-K20 Compact Camera Controller can be purchased separately. Please refer to the VS-K20 User Manual for more details.

would like to save the current lens position data

1. Hold [Preset + ID] on the remote control to save the current position data.
   • ID shall be a digit [0 ~ 9].
   • Use VISCA Command to store position data to [0 ~ 127]

would like to clear the saved position data

1. Hold [Reset + ID] on the remote control to clear the given position data.
   • ID shall be a digit [0 ~ 9].
   • Use VISCA command to clear position data stored in [0 ~ 127

would like to turn on the back light compensation function

1. Press [Back Light] on the remote control to turn on or turn off the back light compensation

would like to adjust the shooting angle of the lens

1. Press or  on the remote control to adjust the angle upward or downward.
2. Press or on the remote control to adjust the angle to right or left.
3. Press [Pan – Tilt Reset] on the remote control to reset the angle to the center point.

would like to zoom in/out images

Adjust image size

1. Press [Fast +] on the remote control to zoom in images.
2. Press [Fast -] on the remote control to zoom out images

Fine-tune image size

1. Press [Slow +] on the remote control to zoom in images.
2. Press [Slow -] on the remote control to zoom out images

would like to adjust the focal length

Auto tune

1. Press [AF] on the remote control to adjust automatically

Manual focus

1. Press [MF] on the remote control to turn on the manual focus function.
2. Press Focus – [+] or Focus – [-] to adjust.

would like to adjust the AF speed’

Adjust the AF Sensitivity

Triggering speed of focus. The higher the speed is, the faster focus is triggered

To shoot fast-moving objects, AF Sensitivity can be set to [High] or [Medium], which is applicable to quick focus. When the environment is too dark to enable auto focus or fixed objects have to be shot in different brightness, AF Sensitivity can be set to [Low].

1. Press [MENU] to activate the setting menu.
2. Press or to select [Auto Focus].
3. Press [ENTER] to activate.
4. Press or to select [AF Sensitivity].
5. Press [ENTER] to activate.
6. Press or to select [High / Middle / Low].
7. Press [MENU] to exit.

Adjust the AF speed

The focus speed upon triggering AF Sensitivity

• Normal] (default): Image flickering may not occur
• [Fast]: Fast focus speed

1. Press [MENU] to activate the setting menu.
2. Press or to select [Auto Focus].
3. Press [ENTER] to activate.
4. Press or to select [AF speed].
5.  Press [ENTER] to activate.
6. Press or to select [Fast / Normal].
7. Press [MENU] to exit.

would like to set the image mode

1. Press [Picture] on the remote control to switch [Off / Neg / B&W]

would like to freeze images

1. Press [Freeze] on the remote control to freeze the current image on the display

would like to rotate the image

1. Press [Mirror] on the remote control to switch [Off / Mirror / Flip / Mirror + Flip].

would like to change the camera direction

1. Press [L/R Direction Set] on the remote control to switch [L/R Direction / Off / Normal].

would like to display the current status

1. Press [Info] on the remote control to display the current status information

would like to reset to the original setting]

1. Press [MENU] to activate the setting menu.
2. Press or to select [System].
3. Press [ENTER] to activate.
4. Press or to select [Factory Reset].
5. Press [ENTER] to activate.
6. Press or to select [On].
7. Press [ENTER] to execute.

DIP switch setting

screens simultaneously)ON: HDMI Mode (Only HDMI has output screens)
**DIP 2| Output Resolution OFF:1080P / ON:720P
****DIP 3| Power Frequency OFF:60Hz / ON:50Hz
****DIP 4**| Bulk / ISO ModeOFF: Bulk Mode / ON:ISO Mode

IR SELECT

Troubleshooting

This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using VC-B30U. If you have questions, please refer to related chapters and follow all the suggested solutions. If the problem still occurred, please contact your distributor or the service center.

the power cord.
2.| There is no image output from

VC-B30U

|

1. Check the power.
2. Make sure the display supports the output resolution; in general, the resolution is 1080p60/1080i60/720p60.
3. Replace the cables and make sure they are not faulty.

3.| VC-B30U cannot be operated by remote control|

1. Please confirm that VC-B30U has been connected to the computer, and launch video software.
2. Please prevent VC-B30U from direct sunshine.
3.  Make sure the energy-saving bulb and the IR touch screen are as far as possible in order to avoid interference.
4. When several VC-B30U are connected in the same area, the operation of two remote controls at the same time may result in signal interference. It is recommended to use one remote control only.

4.| When connected to the MAC computer, the video screen

flicker or freeze

| Please confirm that DIP Switch-DIP4 at the base of the camera is switched to “ON” when using Mac OS X

10.10 or earlier.

5.| When operating VC-B30U with remote control, the pan direction

is reversed

| Please open OSD menu and set the desired pan direction by [Pan Tilt Zoom] => [Pan Direction] => [Normal/Reverse].
6.| RS-232 can connect multiple camera in serial connection; only the first camera

can be controlled

|

1. Please make sure DIP Switch-DIP1 to be set as ON: HDMI Mode.
2. Please make sure 4.3.5 RS-232 to connect the PIN correctly.

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Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information

• Manufacturer： Lumens Digital Optics Inc.
• Product Name ：VC-B30U
• Model Number ： PTZ Video Camera

Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information

Supplier ： Lumens Integration, Inc. 4116 Clipper Court, Fremont, CA 94538, United States
e-mail ：support@mylumens.com

FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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