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
Package Contents:
Product Overview and Interface:
- I/O Functions Introduction:
Product Usage Instructions:

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:

Decide the placement of the camera
Prepare the necessary tools for installation
Attach metal plate A or B to the ceiling or wall
Mount the camera on the metal plate using M3 screws
Connect the camera to power using the power adapter and power
cord
Connect the camera to other devices using the RS-422
connector

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

Tally mode 2

Green light

Red light

Tracking Mode

Flickering green light

No indicator

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

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 English -5

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 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 (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

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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)

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 English -12

3.4.5 RS-422 connection (at most 7 Lumens cameras can be connected)

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 English -13

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

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

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

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 SDI supports the audio output of 48 KHz only
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 First default position = Preset 0

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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

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

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) English -19

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

When using automatic search, the camera and computer must be in the same network segment, e.g.:

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

To enable password authentication function, please refer to 5.2.5 Setting – Streaming Example: Open the VLC software, click [Open Network Streaming], and enter the URL: rtsp://192.168.100.150:8557/h264

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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

For the first-time login, please refer to 5.2.9 System Settings –

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) 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: AF will mainly focus on the face

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
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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

Left-click the detected person in the screen to switch the tracking object. The tracking object is depicted with a green bounding box Start/Stop Auto Tracking Start/Stop Smart viewfinder The camera will automatically detect the locations of people, and automatically English -23

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

If the image is not zoomed according to the actual number of people,

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 If a red box is displayed when adjusting the screen, it means that the position overlaps with that of other
partitions. Please adjust the screen again and save it when a green box is displayed Overlapping partition positions may cause abnormal tracking behavior

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)

SDI supports the audio output of 48 KHz (AAC) only

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

Port must be set above 1024

3

MPEG-TS Setting

The following port has been used by the camera. Setting of the port

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

The following port has been used by the camera. Setting of the port may not connect correctly

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

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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

Settings

V

X

Account management

V

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 Update takes about 1 – 2 minutes Please do not operate or turn off the power of the device during the update to avoid firmware update failure Restore the factory default setting Save setup parameters as a Profile, and users can download and upload camera setup parameters If the machine operates abnormally, the error log can be exported for reference of Lumens technicians When an error code appears, please try to clear it to make sure whether the issue has occurred repetitively

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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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Copyright Information
Copyrights © Lumens Digital Optics Inc. All rights reserved. Lumens is a trademark that is currently being registered by Lumens Digital Optics Inc. 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 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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