Lumens VS-KB30 Compact IP Camera Controller User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- Lumens
Table of Contents
Lumens VS-KB30 Compact IP Camera Controller
Product Information
Specification
- Operating System Requirements :
- Windows : Support OS
- MAC : Support OS
- System Hardware Requirements :
- CPU
- Memory
- Free Disk Space
- Ethernet
Product Usage Instructions
Chapter 2: Connecting to Internet
Make sure the computer and the Cameras are connected in the same network
segment.
PC (with Camera Controller) Camera Camera Camera
Chapter 3: Operation Interface Description
Section 3.1: Login Screen
- Username/ Password : Please enter user account/password (default: admin/admin)
- Remember me : Save username and password. When you log in next time, there is no need to re-enter them.
- Forgot Password : Enter the email address you entered when registered to reset your password.
- Language : Change the language of the software interface. English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese are available.
- Log in : Log into the administrator screen on the website.
Section 3.2: Device Management – Device List
- Layout List : Display split layout (1/4/9/16)
- Group List : Filter groups
- Device List : Filter devices
- Preview Screen : The preview screen is displayed when the camera is online, and the icon is displayed according to the status when the camera is offline
- PTZF :
- Pan/Tilt setting : Adjust the Pan/Tilt position of the camera screen
- AF/MF : Switch AF/MF
- Focus +/ -: Turn on manual focus to adjust the focal length
- Pan/Tilt speed : Adjust Pan/Tilt Speed
- Zoom : Zoom In/Zoom Out ratio
- Zoom speed : Adjust the zoom speed
- Mirror / Flip : Set image mirroring/flip (Only MAC is available)
- Preset :
- Preset : Click to load the preset
- Display Page of Presets : Switch the display page of presets (9 presets are displayed on each page)
- Preset Support : Windows 1~255/ MAC: 1~90
- Settings : Click Set and press the number to save the preset
- Reset : Click Reset and press the number to clear the preset
- Tracking Control :
- Auto Tracking/ Smart viewfinder (Select one only)
- Auto Tracking :
- Start/ Stop Auto Tracking
- Mode : Set the Tracking Mode (Everywhere/ Stage/ Partition)
- Sensitivity : Set tracking sensitivity
- Auto Framing :
- Start/ Stop Smart viewfinder
- Correction : Return to wide-angle end for correction
- Sensitivity : Set detection sensitivity
- Software Information : Displaying information, such as software version, Lumen website link, service support
- Logout : Return to the login page
Section 3.3: Management – Device
- Discovery : Search Device
- Add/ Edit/ Delete: Add/ edit/ delete cameras. The list will be updated after saving.
- Keyword Search : Enter keywords to search for devices in the list
- Power on : Check the camera in the list to turn it on
- Stand By : Check the camera in the list to set it into standby
- Reboot : Check the camera in the list to reboot it
- Reset : Check the camera in the list to do a factory reset
- Device List : Display the list of found devices
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q: What are the system requirements for the Camera Controller?
A: The Camera Controller supports Windows and MAC operating systems. Please refer to the specifications section for detailed requirements. -
Q: How do I connect the Camera Controller to the internet?
A: Make sure the computer and the Cameras are connected in the same network segment. -
Q: How do I log in to the Camera Controller?
A: On the login screen, enter your username and password. The default username and password are “admin/admin”. You can also choose to save your username and password for future logins. -
Q: How can I change the language of the software interface?
A: On the login screen, you can change the language by selecting from the available options: English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. -
Q: How do I manage devices in the Camera Controller?
A: In the Device Management section, you can add, edit, or delete cameras. You can also search for devices using keywords and perform actions like turning them on, setting them into standby, rebooting, or doing a factory reset.
System Requirements
Operating System and System Hardware Requirements
Windows
| Item | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Support OS | Windows 7/ 10/ 11 |
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i5 (7th gen and above) or later, or equivalent AMD CPU |
| Memory | DRAM: 8GB above |
| Free Disk Space | 10 GB free disk space for installation |
| Ethernet | 100 Mbps network card |
MAC
| Item | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Support OS | macOS version 10.12 above / 11 / 12 |
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i5 (7th gen and above) or later, or M1 series |
| Memory | DRAM: 8GB above |
| Free Disk Space | 10 GB free disk space for installation |
| Ethernet | 100 Mbps network card |
Connecting to Internet
Make sure the computer and the Cameras are connected in the same network segment.
Operation Interface Description
Login Screen
No| Item| Function Descriptions
**1| ** Username/ Password| Please enter user
account/password (default: admin/admin) ****
< Remark> For initial login, you need to enter a new account, password and email address to create account information
2| Remember me| Save username and password. When you log in next time,
there is no need to re-enter them
3| Forgot Password| Enter the email address you entered when registered
to reset your password
4| Language| Change the language of the software interface. English,
Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese are available
5| Log in| Log into the administrator screen on the website
Device Management – Device List
No| Item| Function Descriptions
1| Layout List| Display split layout (1/ 4/ 9/ 16)
2| Group List| Filter groups
3| Device List| Filter devices
**4| ** Preview Screen| The preview screen is displayed when the
camera is online, and the icon is displayed according to the status when the
camera is offline
**5| ** PTZF| ****
- Pan/Tilt setting : Adjust the Pan/Tilt position of the camera screen
- AF/MF : Switch AF/MF
- Focus +/- : Turn on manual focus to adjust the focal length
- Pan/Tilt speed : Adjust Pan/Tilt Speed
- Zoom : Zoom In/Zoom Out ratio
- Zoom speed : Adjust the zoom speed
- Mirror / Flip : Set image mirroring/flip (Only MAC is available)
**6**
| ****
**** Preset
| ****
- Preset : Click to load the preset
- Display Page of Presets : Switch the display page of presets (9 presets are displayed on each page)
- Preset Suppor t: Windows 1~255/ MAC: 1~90
- Settings : Click Set and press the number to save the preset
- Reset : Click Reset and press the number to clear the preset
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**7| ** Tracking Control| ** < Remark> **Auto Tracking/
Smart viewfinder (Select one only)
- Auto Tracking: Start/ Stop Auto Tracking
- Mode : Set the Tracking Mode (Everywhere/ Stage/ Partition)
- Sensitivity : Set tracking sensitivity
- Auto Framing: Start/ Stop Smart viewfinder
- Correction : Return to wide-angle end for correction
- Sensitivity : Set detection sensitivity
8| Software Information| Displaying information, such as software
version, Lumen website link, service support
9| Logout| Return to the login page
Management – Device
No| Item| Function Descriptions
1| Discovery| Search Device
2| Add/ Edit/ Delete| Add/ edit/ delete cameras. The list will be
updated after saving.
3| Keyword Search| Enter keywords to search for devices in the list
4| Power on| Check the camera in the list to turn it on
5| Stand By| Check the camera in the list to set it into standby
6| Reboot| Check the camera in the list to reboot it
7| Reset| Check the camera in the list to do a factory reset
8| Device List| Display the list of found devices
Management – Group
No| Item| Function Descriptions
1| Add Groups| Enter a group name, and click to add a group
2| Group List| Display the group list
3| Group Device List| Display devices already added in the group
4| Keyword Search| Enter a camera name or IP address for search
**5| ** Edit| Enter the group edit page
- Search a camera name or IP address
- Group Name: The group name can be changed
- Display devices not added in the group
- Display the devices already added in the group
- Add Devices: Add the selected cameras in the left list to the group
- Delete the device: Remove the selected cameras in the right list from the group
- Storage Setting: Save list setting
- Exit Page: Leave the edit page
| 6 | Delete | Remove the selected group |
|---|
Function Descriptions
Add/ Edit the username and change the password
- Username: Support 5 – 30 characters
- Password: Support 5 – 32 characters
< Remark> You can use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers for characters; other special symbols will not be used
Settings
No| Item| Function Descriptions
1| Version Update| Click to check version and update
2| Language| Change software language
**3| ** Hot key| Enable/disable hot keys
The following functions are supported by hot keys
- Pan/ Tilt
- Zoom In / Zoom Out
- Preset Load
< Remark>Only MAC is available
**4**| User Experience Improvement Plan Notice| Click the hyperlink to display the content of User Experience Improvement Plan
Troubleshooting
This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using Camera Controller. 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. | Unable to search devices | Please make sure that the computer |
and the Cameras are connected in the same network segment. (Please refer to
Chapter 2 Connecting to Internet )
2.| Live image delay| Please refer to Chapter 1 System
Requirements to make sure the matched PC meets the specifications
3.| The operating steps in the manual are not consistent with the
software operation| The software operation may be different from the
description in the manual due to functional improvement. Please make sure
you’ve updated your software to the latest version.
¡ For the latest version, please go to the Lumens official website > Service Support > Download Area. https:// www.MyLumens.com/support
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