Lumens AI-Box1 CamConnect Pro Voice-Tracking Camera Solution User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Lumens

Table of Contents

Lumens AI-Box1 CamConnect Pro Voice-Tracking Camera Solution
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Troubleshooting
Support Devices
System Connection and Application
Operation Interface Description
- Information
Web Page Function
Connect to a conference video software
Troubleshooting
Documents / Resources

Lumens AI-Box1 CamConnect Pro Voice-Tracking Camera Solution

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PRODUCT

Product Information

Product Name: AI-Box1
User Manual Version: 1.2.3
Manufacturer: Lumens
Website:https://www.MyLumens.com/support

Product Usage Instructions

System Connection and Application

System Connection

Please refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on how to connect to the AI-Box1 system.

AI-Box1 IO Interface

The AI-Box1 has an IO interface. Please refer to the user manual for more information on how to use it.

Support Devices

The AI-Box1 supports the following devices:

Shure MXA310 Table Array Microphone
Shure MXA910 Ceiling Array Microphone
Shure MXA920 Ceiling Array Microphone
Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC2) Ceiling Microphone
Nureva HDL300 Audio Conferencing System
Nureva HDL310 Audio Conferencing System
Nureva HDL410 Audio Conferencing System
Yamaha RM-CG Ceiling Array Microphone

Operation Interface Description

The user manual provides a detailed description of the operation interface for the AI-Box1. Please refer to it for more information.

Web Page Function

The user manual provides information on the web page function of the AI-Box1. Please refer to it for more details.

Connect to a conference video software

Set the output mode of AI-Box1 to UVC and click the start streaming option
Follow the instructions in the user manual to set the output mode of the AI-Box1 to UVC. Once set, click the start streaming option.
Launch video software like Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or other similar software
Open the desired video software such as Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or any other similar software on your computer.
Choose the video source, to output camera images
In the video software, select the AI-Box1 as the video source to output camera images. Refer to the user manual for specific instructions on how to choose the video source.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with the AI-Box1, please refer to the troubleshooting section in the user manual for assistance.

Copyright Information

The user manual contains copyright information. Please refer to it for more details.
To download the latest versions of the Quick Start Guide, multilingual user manual, software, driver, etc., please visit Lumens

Support Devices

System Connection and Application

System Connection

AI-Box1 IO Interface

Support Devices

Shure

Shure MXA310 Table Array Microphone
Shure MXA910 Ceiling Array Microphone
Shure MXA920 Ceiling Array Microphone

Sennheiser

Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC2) Ceiling Microphone
< Note> When using TCC2 with CamConnect, please set and configure the channels on the Sennheiser Control Cockpit software first.
CamConnect is divided into 8 equal parts according to Senheisser’s horizontal angle of view. They correspond to CamConnect Azimuth Angle 1 to 8.
If the forbidden area is enabled on the Sennheiser Control Cockpit software, the corresponding position of CamConnect will also be affected. Example: If the forbidden area is set to 0° to 60°, the audio signal from 0° to 45° of CamConnect Array Azimuth 1 and 45° to 60° of Array Azimuth 2 will be ignored.

Nureva

HDL300 Audio Conferencing System
HDL310 Audio Conferencing System
HDL410 Audio Conferencing System

Yamaha

Yamaha RM-CG Ceiling Array Microphone

Operation Interface Description

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Microphone Setting

No| Item| Function Descriptions
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1| Device Number| Select the desired number of microphones to connect
2| Device List| Display the devices according to the Device Numbers
3| Devices| Select Microphone Device
4| Device IP| Enter the IP address of the microphone
**5| **

Port

| Display based on the connected devices

Shure：2202

Sennheiser：45

Nureva：8931

< Remark> Only Nureva allows customized input of PORT

6| Connect| Enable/Disable microphone connection

7

| ****

Setting Mode

| Enable/Disable Setting mode

When the Setting mode is enabled, the microphone can receive signals, but it will not trigger the camera to the preset position.

Enabling this mode is recommended when setting the preset position, to prevent microphone from interference from other sounds, triggered to unintended positions.

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8

| Audio Trigger Level >

dB

| Triggered only if audio source exceeds the preset dB

< Remark>For Sennheiser/Nureva only

9

| ****

Time To Trigger Preset

| Audio Reception Delay Settings

When a second sound trigger occurs, there will be a delay in calling the preset position based on the configured duration in seconds.

10

| ****

Back To Home Time

| Back To Home Time Settings

If there is no audio input at the venue, it will trigger, after the set seconds, and return to Home

Camera Control & Status

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※ Please ensure that the camera and AI-Box1 are on the same network segment.

**3| ** Connect/ Disconnect| Click [Connect] to establish a connection with the camera or /

[Disconnect] to cancel the connection

The connected camera will be highlighted in blue

Disconnected:

****Connected:

4| PTZ Control| Click to enable PTZ control

Refer to 3.2.1 PTZ Control for function description

5

| ****

AI Setting

| Enable/Disable AI People Tracking

§ Center Stage: After triggering to the preset position, the tracked person will be positioned in the center of view and tracking will stop after 5 seconds

§ Continuous Tracking: The system will continuously track a person and keep them positioned in the center

PTZ Control

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No| Item| Function Descriptions
1| Preview window| Display the screen currently captured by the camera
2| L/R Direction| L/R Direction / Normal
3| Mirror / Flip| Set image mirroring/ flip

4

| ****

Pan/Tilt/Home

| Adjust the Pan/Tilt position of the camera screen

Click the [Home] button to return to its central position

5

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Preset setting

| Click the number keys directly to call the preset

Ÿ Save preset: Click first and then a number key

Ÿ Clear preset: Click first and then a number key

Microphone orientation and camera preset relationship setting

After the microphone device is connected, the camera can be controlled to turn to the corresponding preset position according to the microphone detection position.

No| Item| Function Descriptions

1

| ****

Indicator

| This indicator shows the status of microphone signal reception. (A green light indicates successful reception)

2

| ****

Array No. Azimuth Angle

| § Array No.: For Shure models:

§ Azimuth Angle: Applicable to Sennheiser, Nureva, and Yamaha models. The angle can be manually adjusted

3| Camera| Select the desired camera from the dropdown menu
4| Preset No.| Select the preset position for the camera from the dropdown menu

System Setting

No| Item| Function Descriptions
1| Language| English

2

| ****

Auto Connection

| Auto connection settings

§ Sound Device: Microphone

| | § Camera: Camera

§ Video Output: Automatic image output

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3| Auto Save| Set automatic save interval in seconds
4| Reset/ Apply| Reset/Apply your settings

5

| ****

Network

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Ethernet Setting. When it is set to Static IP, the setting can be modified. Once the settings are completed, click Apply.

Video Output Setting

No| Item| Function Descriptions
1| Video Output Mode| Set the Output Mode to either UVC or HDMI

2

| ****

Video Output Layout

| Configure the layout of the video output according to the provided reference in section 3.5.1 Video Output Layout

§ Cross: 4-split screen

§ PBP: Picture by Picture screen

§ Crop: Screen cropping function

< Remark> Choose either Cross/PBP only

3

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Seamless Switching

| Enable/disable the microphone connection function

The system is set up for single screen output, and the screen switching is triggered by the microphone signal.

Video Output Layout

Start Video Output

Click to output the camera images to HDMI or UVC devices
< Note> Choose only either HDMI/UVC output. For setting the Output Mode, please refer to 3.5 Video Output Setting

Information

Function Descriptions
This window displays the software version information of AI-Box1. Click on this to confirm the latest version and updates

For technical support, please scan the QR code on the right.

Web Page Function

Device Setting

No| Item| Function Descriptions
1| **** Device & Setting

| § Select the desired number of microphones to connect

§ Devices: Select Microphone Device

§ Device IP: Enter the IP address of the microphone

§ Port: Display based on the connected devices

Ø Shure: 2202

Ø Sennheiser: 45

Ø Nureva: 8931

< Remark> Only Nureva allows customized input of PORT

§ Connect: Enable/Disable microphone connection

§ Advanced: Advanced Function Settings

§ Audio Trigger Level > dB: Triggered only if the audio source exceeds the preset dB

< Remark> For Sennheiser/Nureva only

§ Time To Trigger Preset: Audio Reception Delay Settings. When a second sound trigger occurs, there will be a delay in calling the preset position based on the configured duration in seconds.

§ Back To Home Time: Back To Home Time Settings. If there is no audio input at the venue, it will trigger, after the set seconds, and return to Home.

§ Back To Home Position: Home Position Setting

**2| ** Camera & Control Status| § Resolution/FPS: Resolution/FPS Settings (must match the camera output settings)

§ Refresh: Perform a device search again

§ Add: Manually enter the specified IP address and click on it to add

< Remark> Please ensure that the camera and AI-Box1 are on the same network segment.

§ Connect/Disconnect: Click [Connect] to establish a connection with the camera or / [Disconnect] to cancel the connection

The connected camera will be highlighted in white

§ PTZ Control: Click to access the camera’s webpage settings Default username and password: admin/999

Please refer to the camera user manual for the function description

AI Setting: Enable/Disable AI People Tracking

Center Stage: After triggering to the preset position, the tracked person will be positioned in the center of view and tracking will stop after 5 seconds

Continuous Tracking: The system will continuously track a person and keep them positioned in the center

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3| **** Device & Camera Mapping| Indicator: This indicator shows the status of microphone signal reception. (A green light indicates successful reception)

Array No. / Azimuth Angle:

Array No.: For Shure models:

Azimuth Angle: Applicable to Sennheiser, Nureva, and Yamaha models. The angle can be manually adjusted

Camera: Select the desired camera from the dropdown menu

Preset No.: Select the preset position for the camera from the dropdown menu

Network

Function Descriptions
Ethernet Setting. When it is set to Static IP, the setting can be modified. Once the settings are completed, click Apply.

Video Output Setting

3

| ****

Video Switching Mode

| Enable/disable the microphone connection function

The system is set up for single-screen output, and the screen switching is triggered by the microphone signal.

4| ** Video Output Layout| Configure the layout of the video output according to the provided reference in section 3.5.1 Video Output Layout**

Cross: 4-split screen

PBP: Picture by Picture screen

Crop: Screen cropping function

< Remark> Choose either Cross/PBP only

Maintenance

Function Descriptions
Users can Export/Import AI-Box1 configuration parameters

About

Function Descriptions
This window displays the software version information of AI-Box1. Click on this to confirm the latest version and updates

For technical support, please scan the QRcode at the bottom right

Connect to a conference video software

Set the output mode of AI-Box1 to UVC and click the start streaming option

Launch a video software like Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or other similar software Choose the video source, to output camera images
Video Source Name: Lumens CamConnect Processor

Troubleshooting

This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using AI-Box1. 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.

NO	Problems	Solutions

1.

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Unable to search camera devices

| 1. Check the power supply of camera or PoE power supply is stable.

2. Make sure the PC is connected to the camera with the USB cable

3. Replace the cables and make sure they are not faulty

2.| No response from the microphone

detection position

| Please confirm that the microphone device is in Connect status

3.

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When using with a Sennhesier microphone, no response at the specific angle

| 1. Make sure the Azimuth Angle settings in the CamConnect software include that angle position

2. Make sure if the angle is set as the forbidden area on Sennhesier

Control Cockpit software. Refer to _3.2 Sennhesier Microphone System _for details.

4.

| When setting camera preset positions, if the microphone detects signals from other directions, it may cause the camera to move to other positions,

thus interrupting the setting

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Please refer to _3.1 Microphone Setting _to enable the Setting mode Once enabled, the microphone can receive signals, but it will not trigger the camera to the preset position

5| Used together with Shure TCC2 microphone. Sound detection not sensitive, not accurate|

Suitable for large-area positioning when Shure Designer Automatic coverage is On.

If more accurate positioning is required, it’s suggested to disable Automatic coverage, adjust Gain value/Position manually, reduce beamforming angle, to achieve more accurate positioning

Copyright Information

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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 the 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.
https://www.MyLumens.com/support

Documents / Resources

| Lumens AI-Box1 CamConnect Pro Voice-Tracking Camera Solution [pdf] User Manual
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