Lumens VC-TA50 Auto Tracking Camera User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- Lumens
Table of Contents
VC-TA50 Auto Tracking Camera
Product Information: VC-TA50 Auto Tracking Camera
The VC-TA50 Auto Tracking Camera is a PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) video
camera designed for automatic tracking of moving objects. It comes
with features such as network connectivity, remote control, and DIP
switch settings.
Package Contents:
- Camera
- Quick Installation Guide
- RS232/RS422 Connection Instruction
- Remote Control
- Power Adapter
- Power Cord
- RS-422 Connector
- Metal Plate A
- Metal Plate B
- M3 Screws Silver x 8 / Black x 2
Product Overview and Interface:
The camera lens is equipped with HD quality for clear images.
The power LED and standby LED indicate the status of the camera,
and more information can be found in the description of LED
indicator.
I/O Functions Introduction:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Camera lens | HD camera lens for high-quality images |
| Power LED | Displays the status of the camera’s power |
| Standby LED | Displays the status of the camera’s standby mode |
Product Usage Instructions:
Instruction for Installation:
Before installing the camera, refer to the quick installation
guide and RS232/RS422 connection instruction. Follow the steps
below:
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Decide the placement of the camera
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Prepare the necessary tools for installation
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Attach metal plate A or B to the ceiling or wall
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Mount the camera on the metal plate using M3 screws
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Connect the camera to power using the power adapter and power
cord -
Connect the camera to other devices using the RS-422
connector
Introduction of Remote Control and Setting Menu:
The remote control is used to adjust the camera’s settings. The
setting menu includes options such as zoom, focus, white balance,
and exposure.
Network Function Settings Description:
The camera can be connected to a network for remote access and
control. Connect the camera to the network using an Ethernet cable
and configure the network settings using the web page menu
function.
DIP Switch Setting:
The DIP switch settings include output switch, IR select, camera
address selector, and system switch. Configure these settings
according to your requirements.
Troubleshooting:
If you encounter any issues with the camera, refer to the
troubleshooting section in the user manual for solutions.
Safety Instructions:
Ensure that you follow all safety instructions in the user
manual when installing and using the camera.
VC-TA50
Auto Tracking Camera
(PTZ Video Camera)
User Manual – English
[Important] To download the latest version of Quick Start Guide, multilingual
user manual, software, or
driver, etc., please visit Lumens
https://www.MyLumens.com/support
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 Copyright
Information…………………………………………………………………… 37
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Chapter 1 Package Contents
Camera
Quick Installation Guide
RS232/RS422 Connection Instruction
Remote Control
Power Adapter
Power Cord
RS-422 Connector
Metal Plate A
Appearance may vary depending on country/region
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 1. Camera lens 2. Power LED
3. Standby LED
Function Descriptions
HD camera lens Display the status, please refer to 2.2 Description of LED
indicator Display the status, please refer to 2.2 Description of LED indicator
Item 4. Kensington lock
hole 5. Power input 6. Audio In
7. RS-232 output
8. RS-232 input
9. RS-422 connecting 10. Network port
Function Descriptions
Safety lock slot
AC power supply connecting port Support Line In/Mic In
RS-232 output port, at most 7 cameras can be connected in a serial connection
RS-232 input port, at most 7 cameras can be connected in a serial connection
RS-422 connecting port, at most 7 cameras can be connected in a serial
connection Support IEEE 802.3at PoE + power supply
11. HDMI output
HDMI output (support Audio output)
12. 3G-SDI 13. OUTPUT Switch
14. IR SELECT
3G-SDI output Adjust the resolution setting. The default is 1920 x 1080/60p Remote control ID setting It can be controlled only when it corresponds to the Camera Select on the remote control
Item 15. Camera Address
Selectors
16. SYSTEM Switch
17. Tripod lock hole
Function Descriptions Camera ID Setting
System DIP Setting The camera is mounted on a (specification) 1/4″ -20 UNC
tripod
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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
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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
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 locking screw
Metal plate A – machine side
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Metal plate B – ceiling side
Metal plate B locking screw
Metal plate B locking bolt M3 threaded hole
M3 threaded hole
Metal plate B – ceiling side
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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
Projector
1.5 meter
Computer
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
3. Lock the metal plate B on ceiling mounted hanger
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
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black screw
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
Anti-theft lock slot
Power Supply
Microphone Camera (serial connection) Computer / Control keyboard / Environment control equipment
Audio In
RS-232 output
RS-232/RS-422 input
LAN port Router / Hub
HDMI/3G-SDI Output Monitor
Remote Control Settings
Resolution Settings
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3.4.4 RS-232 connection (at most 7 Lumens cameras can be connected)
3.4.5 RS-422 connection (at most 7 Lumens cameras can be connected)
Chapter 4 Introduction of Remote Control and Setting Menu
4.1 Remote Control The below functions are listed alphabetically
Item
Description
,,,
Move the lens
On/Off: Enable/Disable Auto Tracking
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
following table are defaults.
1st Level Major Items
2nd Level Minor Items
Mode
3rd Level Adjustment Values
Function Descriptions
Full Auto / Shutter Pri / Iris Pri / Manual / White Board
Exposure mode setting
Exposure Comp.
On / Off
Turn on/off Exposure Comp.
Exposure Comp. Level Shutter Pri Iris Pri Exposure Manual Gain Manual Speed
Manual Iris Gain Limit Iris Limit WDR
Mode White Balance
One Push Trigger Manual Red Manual Blue
-6~C~4
60/30 mode
50/25 mode
1/10000~1/1
F1.6~F6.3
0~45dB
60/30 mode
50/25 mode
1/10000~1/1
F1.6~F6.3
9~C~45dB
F1.6~C~F6.3
Off / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
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
ENTER
0~ C~128
0~ C~128
The value can be adjusted after Exposure Comp. is activated Adjustable when
the Exposure mode is set to Shutter Pri Adjustable when the Exposure mode is
set to Iris Pri Adjustable when the Exposure mode is set to Manual Pri
Manually set the shutter
Manually set the iris Max. limit value of electron gain Max. limit value of
iris WDR settings
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 Adjustable when the white balance mode is set to Manual
Adjustable when the white balance mode is set to Manual
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1st Level Major Items
Tracking
2nd Level Minor Items Mode Picture effect
3rd Level Adjustment Values
Auto Tracking / Smart viewfinder OFF / Neg / B&W
Function Descriptions
Sharpness 2D NR
0~A~14 Off / 1 / 2 / 3
3D NR Image Mode
Picture
Image Mode Load
Brightness Contrast Saturation Black Level Gamma Skin Tone Pan/Tilt Limit
Off / Low / Standard / Highest Mode 1 ~ 6 / Self-defined
Mode 1 ~ 6
0~ C ~25 0~ C ~25 0~ C ~25 Type 1 ~ 5 / Off 0~ C ~3 0~ C ~5 On / Off
The user may customize his/her desired image mode Adjustable when the Image
mode is set to Custom. After selected, the corresponding Image mode parameters
will be read and applied to Custom Adjustable when the Image mode is set to
Custom Adjustable when the Image mode is set to Custom Adjustable when the
Image mode is set to Custom Adjustable when the Image mode is set to Custom
Adjustable when the Image mode is set to Custom
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
Pan Tilt Zoom
Tilt Down Limit Pan Flip Tilt Flip Preset Speed PTZ Speed Comp Zoom Limit
-30~0 On / Off On / Off 5 – C – 300 deg/sec On / Off x1~x20
Limit the downward angle
After it is activated, the Pan command will be reverse After it is activated,
the Tilt command will be reverse Set the PTZ rotation speed when Preset is
performed Set the Pan/Tilt moving speed to vary from the zoom position
Set the D-zoom limit
D-Effect
Mirror AF Sensitivity
Auto Focus AF Frame
OFF / Mirror / Flip / Mirror + Flip Low / Mid / High
Center Area / All Area
Set the mode at which the image is turned
For AF triggering speed, the higher the speed is, the faster AF is triggered
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
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1st Level Major Items
2nd Level Minor Items
3rd Level Adjustment Values
Zoom tracking
On / Off
PTZ Assist
Ethernet
SMART AF DHCP IP Address
Subnet mask Gateway
On / Off
On / Off On / Off 192.168.100.150 255.255.255.0 192.168.100.254
Function Descriptions
This function can be set in the Manual Focus (MF) mode In Manual Focus mode,
check whether focus is enabled during lens zooming 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 Turn on this function and AF will mainly
focus on the face Enable/Disable the dynamic host configuration
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.
Audio In
Line In/ Mic In
Set Audio In
Audio Enable
On / Off
Turn on/off audio output
Audio System
Audio Volume Audio Delay Audio Delay Time (ms) Encode Sample Rate
Prompt
IR Receive
Motionless Preset Tally Lamp Language Initial Position
0~C~10
Audio Volume Setting
On / Off
When the audio is not synchronized with the video, enable this function to set the audio delay time
-1~-500ms 1. 48 KHz(AAC) 2. 44.1 KHz(AAC) 3. 16 KHz(AAC) 4. 16 KHz(G.711) 5. 8 KHz(G.711) On / Off
On / Off
On / Off
On / Off
Set audio delay time
Set the encode type and sample rate
Turn on/off the prompt information on the display 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. When the function is enabled, the screen will Freeze
when Preset is executed. Freeze will be released after Preset is completed
Select Off and it will not be triggered by commands to turn on or off
English / Chinese
Last operation / First default value
Select the camera lens to return to the Last operated position or the First
preset position after POWER ON
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1st Level Major Items
2nd Level Minor Items
3rd Level Adjustment Values
Function Descriptions
Output Mode
Control Device Protocol Pelco D Address Factory Reset
1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25
1080i 60/59.94/50
Choose the output resolution
720p 60/59.94/50 Encoder / Controller
Control Device setting, Controller: for joystick Encoder: for tracking system
Protocol V/ Pelco D 1 ~255
Protocol V=VISCA
The Protocol set to Pelco D allows the camera ID address to be assigned
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
Network cable
Network cable
Camera
Switch or router
Computer
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
Network cable
Camera
Change network settings
Computer
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
5.1.3 Using Lumens VMS Software to View the Images Open LUMENS VMS software (Please download from the Lumens official website)
Search Camera: Press
[automatically search for the device] button to locate the
Camera
Click camera in the list and start operation after connecting to network
192.168.4.X
VC-TA50
5.1.4 Using RTSP Player to View the Images RTSP connections can be made using
free software, e.g.: VLC, Quick Time, PotPlayer, etc. RTSP connection address
formats are as follows: RTSP main stream (h264)=>rtsp://VC IP
Address:8557/h264 RTSP second stream (h264) =>rtsp://VC IP Address:8556/h264
RTSP second stream (MJPEG) or single stream in MJPEG=>rtsp://VC IP
Address:8555/mjpeg
If password authentication is enabled, the RTSP connection address is as
follows: rtsp://Username:Password@VC IP address:port/hevc
rtsp://Username:Password@VC IP address:port/mjpeg
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5.2 Web Page Menu Function Description
5.2.1 Login Screen
1 2
3
4
5
No
Item
Function Descriptions
1 User Login Account
Enter user login account (default: admin)
Enter user password (default: 9999)
2 User Password
User to change the default password
3
Remember user account Save user login account and password to the browser. When you log in next
and password
time, there is no need to re-enter them
4 Language 5 Login
Supporting English/Traditional Chinese/Simplified Chinese Log into the administrator screen on the website
5.2.2 Live Video – PTZ Control
1
2
3
4
5
6
No
Item
1 Camera ID/location
2 Preview window 3 Preset setting 4 Pan/Tilt setting
Function Descriptions
Display camera ID/location Please refer to 5.2.6 System Settings – Device
Display the screen currently captured by the camera Select the number first
and then select SAVE or LOAD Adjust the Pan/Tilt position of the camera screen
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5 Zoom
Zoom In/Zoom Out ratio
6 AF/MF
Switch AF/MF
7 Camera Setting
Please refer to 5.2.2.1 Camera Setting
8
Enlarge the preview Zooming in/out the preview image
window
5.2.2.1 Camera Setting
1
2
3
4
No
Item
1
Exposure
5
6
Function Descriptions
Mode: Select exposure mode (Full Auto / Shutter Pri / Iris Pri / Manual) Gain
Level: Adjust the gain level (adjustable only under the “Manual”) Exposure
Comp. Level: Select exposure compensation level WDR: Set the level of wide
dynamic range (WDR) in order to obtain better
images Iris Level: Adjust the size of aperture (adjustable only under the
“Manual” or
“Aperture Priority” Shutter Speed: Adjust the shutter speed (adjustable only
under the “Manual” or
“Shutter Priority”
2
White Balance
Mode: Select the color temperature mode One Push WB: Single color temperature
execution adjustment (adjustable only
under the “One Push WB” Manual Red/Blue: Manually adjust blue/red color
temperature
3
Focus
4
Mirror
AF Sensitivity: Set automatic focus sensitivity AF Frame: Set automatic focus
range Zoom Tracking: Check whether focus is enabled during lens zooming (can
be
set in Manual) PTZ Assist: Check whether auto focus is enabled if there is any
changes of PTZ
(can be set in Manual)
Mirror: Set image mirroring
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Flip: Set the mirror/flip mode
5
Photo
6
PTZ Control
5.2.3 Tracking
1
Image Effect: Set picture effect, Off/Neg/Black and White Image Mode: The user
may customize his/her desired image mode Image Mode Load: Adjustable when the
Image mode is set to Custom. After
selected, the corresponding Image mode parameters will be read and applied to
Custom 2D noise reduction: 2D noise reduction settings 3D noise reduction: 3D
noise reduction settings Gamma: Gamma Level adjustment (Adjustable when the
image mode is set to Custom) Black Level: Black Level adjustment (Adjustable
when the image mode is set to Custom) Skin Tone: Skin Tone adjustment
(Adjustable when the image mode is set to Custom) Brightness: Brightness
adjustment of the image (Adjustable when the image mode is set to Custom)
Contrast: Contrast adjustment (Adjustable when the image mode is set to
Custom) Saturation: Saturation adjustment of the image (Adjustable when the
image mode is set to Custom) Sharpness: Adjust the sharpness of the image Go
back to PTZ Control page
2
13
3
6
7
8
9
10
12
4 5
11
No
Item
1
Camera ID/location
2
Preview window
3
Auto Tracking
4
Smart viewfinder
Function Descriptions Please refer to 5.2.6 System Settings – Device to display camera ID/location Display the screen currently captured by the camera
5
Zoom ratio
6
Pan/Tilt setting
7
Select Zone
8
Tracking Mode
9
Sensitivity
10 Lost Timeout
11 Lost Reaction
adjust the zoom to the most appropriate size to accommodate all the participants according to change of the number of people in conference
please click
to perform viewfinder correction.
Zoom In/Zoom Out ratio Adjust the Pan/Tilt position of the camera screen
Click
and drag the mouse to select an area and then click
, the
screen will be enlarged to the selected zone
Click
again to cancel enlarging the selected zone
Set the Tracking Mode (Everywhere/Stage/Partition/Viewfinder)
Set tracking sensitivity
Set a delay for taking action after a tracking object is lost
Set the action after a tracking object is lost
12.1
Settings – Everywhere tracking
Border Limitation Enable: Everywhere Body Tracking: Set Full/Half Body Body in Frame: Set the position of the person in the screen (Center/Left/Right) Custom Home: Pan/Tilt Set the left/right border of the stage. Please refer to 5.2.3.1 Stage Tracking for the setting steps
Settings – Stage 12.2 Tracking
Custom Home: Horizontal: Set Partition Tracking. Up to 4 zones can be set. When a person enters the zone of a partition, the camera switches to the partition. Tracking is not performed in the zone, but everywhere outside the partition Please refer to 5.2.3.2 Partition Tracking for the setting steps
Settings – Partition 12.3 Tracking
13 People Count
Partition Settings: Edit, save partition positions and preview the partition image. Click to enlarge the partition image, and then click the enlarge icon to cancel the preview. Number of Partitions: Set the number of partitions Initiate Partition: Set the initiate partition position Display the number of people in the screen automatically calculated by the system
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5.2.3.1 Stage 1. Select [Stage] for Tracking Mode, and click
box to select an area (orange box)
2. After the selection, click to access the settings
to set, and the preview screen will display the selected area, then click
3. Set the Left/Right Border
Left Border: Click to move the position and click
when finished
Right Border: Click to move the position and click
when finished
Click
to complete the settings after setting the left/right border
4. Click
to enable the Stage feature
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5.2.3.2 Partition 1. Select [Partition] for Tracking Mode, and click
to access the settings
2. Use PTZ function to adjust to the screen to be partitioned, and then click below will be changed to the saved position
to save. The partition icon
3. If you need to set other partitions, please continue using PTZ function to
adjust the screen, and then
click to save
partitions. Please adjust the screen again and save it when a green box is
displayed
4. Click
to enable the Partition feature
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5.2.4 Audio
1 2 3 4
5 6 7
No
Item
Function Descriptions
1
Audio Enable
Turn on/off sound
2
Soundtrack effect
Set MIC In/Line In
setting
3
Encode Type
AAC / G.711
Set Encode sample rate
48 KHz (AAC)
4
Encode sample rate
44.1 KHz (AAC) 16 KHz (G.711)
8 KHz (G.711)
5
Audio Volume
Adjust Audio Volume
6
Audio Delay
Turn on/off audio delay
7
Audio Delay Time
Set the audio signal delay time (-1 ~ -500 ms)
5.2.5 Streaming
5
1
4
2 3
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No
Item
Function Descriptions
Copy the RTMP web address provided by the RTMP service platform and paste it
to the RTMP connection address to publish the camera images on the RTMP
1
RTMP/RTMPS Setting service platform
To upload to YouTube for live streaming, please refer to 5.2.4 Settings – Audio to
turn on the audio function
Enable/Disable Multicast
It is suggested to enable Multicast when the number of users online watching the
image simultaneously is more than 4
2
RTSP Setting
Enable/Disable Password Authentication RTSP connection format can be found in 5.1.4 Using RTSP Player to View
the Images The username/password is the same as the web login password of the
camera, please refer to 5.2.9 System Settings – User to add/modify
account information
Set MPEG-TS format
3
MPEG-TS Setting
may not connect correctly
8554, 8556, 8557, 8080, 80, 81, 9090, 23
1. Set the field of SRT and then check the item to open SRT streaming
After the SRT streaming is opened, it will be connected automatically upon startup
2. The port number must be set above 1024
4
SRT Setting
8554, 8556, 8557, 8080, 9090, 1935
3. Delay time is for 20 to 8000 microseconds. The default value is 120
microseconds
5
Streaming Setting
Streaming Mode: Choose from Single/Dual stream Encode: Set encode format as
H.264+H.264 (Dual)/H.264+MJPEG (Dual) Resolution: Set Resolution Rate Control:
Setting according to the supported resolution Bit rate:
Streaming 1: Support 64 ~ 20,000 kbps Streaming 2: Support 64 ~ 8,000 kbps
Rate Control: CBR/VBR
5.2.5.1 SVC description:
Link Address rtsp://VC IP Address:Port/h264
60Frame: rtsp://VC IP Address:8557/h264, E.g.: rtsp://192.168.100.150:8557/h264
30Frame: rtsp://VC IP Address:8601/h264, E.g.: rtsp://192.168.100.150:8601/h264
15Frame: rtsp://VC IP Address:8602/h264, E.g.: rtsp://192.168.100.150:8602/h264
7Frame: rtsp://VC IP Address:8603/h264, E.g.: rtsp://192.168.100.150:8603/h264
3Frame: rtsp://VC IP Address:8604/h264, E.g.: rtsp://192.168.100.150:8604/h264
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5.2.6 System Settings – Device
1 2 3
No
Item
1 Camera ID
2 Location 3 Apply/Cancel
Function Descriptions
Change camera ID here Supporting 1 – 30 characters for the camera ID Please
mix uppercase and lowercase letters or numbers for characters.
Special symbols such as “/” and “space” cannot be used
Modify the location of the camera, such as Room 1 Supporting 1 – 30 characters
for the camera location Please mix uppercase and lowercase letters or numbers
for characters.
Special symbols such as “/” and “space” cannot be used
After the setting has been modified, select this button to apply the setting
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5.2.7 System Settings – Network
4 1
2 3
No
Item
1 DHCP
2 HTTP port 3 HTTPS port
Function Descriptions Network setting of camera. Change of setting is available when DHCP function is closed Set HTTP port. The default Port value is 80 Set HTTPS port. The default Port value is 81
4 Tracking Data Output When enabled, PTZ position information can be reported when the camera moves 1. Serial Output: Please set the protocol to VISCA and the baud rate to 38400 2. IP output: Set the destination IP address and port
5.2.8 System Settings – Date & Time
Function Descriptions Display date and time of the current camera/PC. You may set the synchronization method and modify date and time
5.2.9 System Settings – User
1
2
No
Item
Function Descriptions
1 Add
Enter a user name and password to add a new user
2 Edit
Select the user account to be modified and click and authorization mode
to edit the password
3 Delete
Select the user account to be deleted and click
to delete the account
Enter a user name and password to add a new user
Supporting 4 – 32 characters for user name and password
Please mix uppercase and lowercase letters or numbers for characters. Special symbols or the underlined
cannot be used
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Support up to 16 groups of user accounts Authentication Mode: Set the new account management permissions
User Type
Admin
Operator
Viewer
View images
V
V
V
Settings
V
V
X
Account management
V
X
X
5.2.10 Maintenance
1
2 3 4
No
Item
1 Firmware Upgrade
2 Factory Reset 3 Setting Profile
4 Error Log
Function Descriptions Select the firmware file, and click [Upgrade] to update
the firmware
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5.2.11 About
Function Descriptions Display the firmware version, serial number, running
time and other related information of the camera For technical support, please
scan the QRcode at the bottom right
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Chapter 6 DIP Switch Setting
6.1 OUTPUT Switch
Output Mode 1920×1080/60p
Setting
Output Mode 1920×1080/50p
1920×1080/30p
1920×1080/25p
1920×1080/60i
1920×1080/50i
1280×720/60p
1280×720/50p
1080/59.94p
1080/59.94i
1080/29.97p
720/59.94p
6.2 IR SELECT
ID 1 2 3
6.3 Camera Address Selector
Setting
6.4 System Switch
Setting
0~7 8~9
Function Descriptions ID 0~7 Reserved
Setting DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4
RS-232/RS-422 Communication Control OFF: RS-232 / ON: RS-422 IR signal output
OFF: Off / ON: On Communication baud rate OFF: 9600 / ON : 38400
Reserved
Setting
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using VC-TA50. If you have questions, please refer to related chapters and follow all the suggested solutions. If the problem still occurred, please contact your distributors or the service center.
No.
Problems
Solutions
1. Make sure you have plugged in the power cord.
1. Boot without power signal 2. When using a PoE connection, ensure that the power
supply supports POE+ (IEEE 802.3at) hubs.
1. Check the power supply or PoE supply functions.
There is no image output from camera
2. Confirm the output signals are in streaming output. 3. Confirm whether the
camera resolution can be used
together with the monitor equipment.
4. Replace the cables and make sure they are not faulty.
Camera image is severely Please use 1080p or 720p 60/50 fps rather than 25/30 fps
delayed
signals.
RS-232 cannot be 4. controlled
1. Confirm the connection is correct (RS-232 In/Out). 2. Please make sure the
Baud rate setting is the same as
the control equipment.
Whether the Internet can be Please refer to Chapter 5 Network Function Setting
5. used for operation
Description for the Internet usage
Please make sure that [Setting] > [Video] > [Camera ID] /
The ONVIF software cannot [Location] in the web page uses only English letters or
6. find the machine
numbers. The ONVIF software cannot find the machine if
you use special characters and space.
Tally lamp is not working Please make sure if the Tally lamp function is enabled from
7. when applying RS232
the setting menu or web page.
setting
Setting Menu: [System] > [Tally Lamp]
The camera does not save Please make sure if the Initial Position is set to Last
8. the relevant parameters
Operated Position from the setting menu or web page
(PTZ, AWB …) after reboot Setting Menu: [System] > [Initial Position] Confirm that the person tracking is set to half body or full
body tracking. Because the number of samples for half body
When tracking, the person tracking is small, the full body tracking is more accurate than
9. moves out of the frame and the half body tracking.
is lost
Walking speed may affect the tracking performance. The
normal walking speed has better tracking performance.
Make sure if the walking speed is too fast to be tracked.
How to log in the portal
10. when you forget your
Please contact your Lumens distributor or service center.
account password
The tracking person suddenly squats down and the camera stops tracking
When the person squats down and stands up again, there is a chance that the camera will stop tracking. The lens will zoom out first, and then zoom in after recognizing the target. This is a normal behavior
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Chapter 8 Safety Instructions
Always follow these safety instructions when setting up and using this
product: 1 Operation
1.1 Please use the product in the recommended operating environment, away from
water or source of heat. 1.2 Do not place the product on a tilted or unstable
trolley, stand or table. 1.3 Please clean the dust on the power plug prior to
usage. Do not insert the product’s power plug into a multiplug to
prevent sparks or a fire. 1.4 Do not block the slots and openings in the case
of the product. They provide ventilation and prevent the product from
overheating. 1.5 Do not open or remove covers, otherwise it may expose you to
dangerous voltages and other hazards. Refer all
servicing to licensed service personnel. 1.6 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. 2 Installation
2.1 For security considerations, please make sure the standard mount you use
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 product where the
cord can be stepped on as this may result in fraying or damage to the lead or
the plug. 3.2 Unplug this product during thunderstorms or if it is not going
to be used for an extended period. 3.3 Do not place this product or
accessories on top of vibrating equipment or heated objects. 4 Cleaning 4.1
Disconnect all the cables prior to cleaning and wipe the surface with a dry
cloth. Do not use alcohol or volatile solvents for cleaning. 5 Batteries (for
products or accessories with batteries) 5.1 When replacing batteries, please
only use similar or the same type of batteries. 5.2 When disposing of
batteries or products, please adhere to the relevant instructions in your
country or region for disposing of batteries or products.
Precautions
This symbol indicates that this equipment may contain dangerous voltage which could cause electric shock. Do not remove the cover (or back). No user- serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to licensed service personnel.
This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in this User Manual with this unit.
FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Notice : The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
IC Warning 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 Warning Operation of this equipment in a residential environment
could cause radio interference. Warning: Operation of this equipment in a
residential environment may cause radio interference
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Copying, reproducing or transmitting this file is not allowed if a license is
not provided by Lumens Digital Optics Inc. unless copying this file is for the
purpose of backup after purchasing this product. In order to keep improving
the product, the information in this file is subject to change without prior
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manual may refer to names of other products or companies without any intention
of infringement. Disclaimer of warranties: Lumens Digital Optics Inc. is
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omissions, nor responsible for any incidental or related damages arising from
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