Lumens AI-BOX1 Automates Multi Camera Voice Tracking User Manual

June 12, 2024
Lumens

Lumens AI-BOX1 Automates Multi Camera Voice Tracking

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Product Information

Version: 1.2.3
To download the latest versions of the Quick Start Guide, multilingual user manual, software, driver, etc., please visit Lumens https://www.MyLumens.com/support

Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1 System Connection and Application

    • 1.1 System Connection
    • 1.2 AI-BOX1 IO Interface
  • Chapter 2 Support Devices

    • 2.1 Shure
    • 2.2 Sennheiser
    • 2.3 Nureva
    • 2.4 Yamaha
  • Chapter 3 Operation Interface Description

  • Chapter 4 Web Page Function

  • Chapter 5 Connect to a conference video software

    • 5.1 Set the output mode of AI-BOX1 to UVC and click the start
      streaming option

    • 5.2 Launch a video software like Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Teams,
      or other similar software

    • 5.3 Choose the video source, to output camera images

  • Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
    Copyright Information

Product Usage Instructions

System Connection and Application

System Connection
To connect the AI-BOX1 system, please refer to the system connection instructions in the user manual.

AI-BOX1 IO Interface
The AI-BOX1 has an IO interface for connecting various devices. Please refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on connecting different devices to the AI-BOX1.

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.

Nureva

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

Yamaha
Yamaha RM-CG Ceiling Array Microphone

Operation Interface Description
The user manual provides a detailed description of the operation interface of the AI-BOX1. Please refer to it for instructions on how to use the different functions and settings.

Web Page Function
Refer to the user manual for information on the web page functions of the AI-BOX1.

Connect to a Conference Video Software
To connect the AI-BOX1 to a conference video software, follow these steps:

  1. Set the output mode of AI-BOX1 to UVC.
  2. Click the start streaming option.
  3. Launch a video software like Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or other similar software.
  4. Choose the video source to output camera images.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with the AI-BOX1, refer to the troubleshooting section in the user manual for solutions.

To download the latest versions of the Quick Start Guide, multilingual user manual, software, driver, etc., please visit Lumens https://www.MyLumens.com/support

System Connection and Application

System Connection

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AI-BOX1 IO Interface

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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

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

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No Item Function Descriptions
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



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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




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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


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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.


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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

11| Back to Home Camera| Back To Home Camera Setting
12| Back To Home Position| Home Position Setting
13| Apply| Setting completed; click Apply

Camera Control & Status

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No Item Function Descriptions
1 Resolution/ FPS Resolution/FPS Settings (must match the camera

output settings)



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Refresh/ Add

| Click to search for the device again or manually enter the specified IP, and click [Add] to add it

※ Please ensure that the camera and AI-BOX1 are on the same network segment.






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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:


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4| PTZ Control| Click to enable PTZ control

Refer to 3.2.1 PTZ Control for function description




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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

  1. **PTZ Control

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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


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Pan/Tilt/Home

| Adjust the Pan/Tilt position of the camera screen

Click [Home] button to return to its central position



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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

6| AF/MF| Switch to Auto/Manual Focus. Focus can be adjusted in Manual
7| Zoom| Zoom In/ Zoom Out ratio
8| Exit| Exit the PTZ Control page

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.

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No Item Function Descriptions

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Indicator

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


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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

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No Item Function Descriptions
1 Language English

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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







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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

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



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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


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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.

  1. **Video Output Layout

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If there are three connected cameras, they will be displayed in a 4-grid layout, with one grid showing a black screen.

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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

Information

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Web Page Function

Device Setting

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Network

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Video Output Setting

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No Item Function Descriptions
1 Video Streaming Enable/disable the camera image output
2 Video Output Mode Set the Output Mode to either UVC or HDMI

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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.




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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

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About

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Connect to a conference video software

  1. Set the output mode of AI-BOX1 to UVC and click the start streaming option

  2. Launch a video software like Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or other similar software

  3. 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.

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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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  • 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.
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