LUMENS VC-A51P HD Camera Video Camera User Manual

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Chapter 3 Instruction for installation
3.1 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

1. Confirm the position for the object to be captured. 2. Confirm whether the camera is set at a proper distance from other light sources.
   3.2 Instruction for installation 3.2.1 I would like to install camera on the desk 3.2.1.1 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
   3.2.1.2 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
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3.2.2 I would like to install the camera on the ceiling 3.2.2.1 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 3.2.2.2 Camera Size L x W x H: 174 x 187 x 186 mm Weight: 2.0 Kg
3.2.2.3 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
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3.2.2.4 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

M3 threaded hole

Metal plate B – ceiling side

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3.2.2.5 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 3.2.2.6 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
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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
black screw
3.2.2.7 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
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3.3 Connecting devices
3.3.1 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
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3.3.2 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
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RS-422 connection instructions 1. Hold the two sides of RS-422 connector and pull out in the direction shown by the arrow
in the figure below
2. Peel off a section of copper wire (AWG Nos. 28 to 18) and insert it into the connector hole; then use flat screw driver to fix it
3. Insert the wired RS-422 connector back to the camera. Now the connection is completed
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Chapter 4 Remote Control and Setting Menu

4.1 Functions of remote control

The below functions are listed alphabetically

Item

Remark

,,, Move the lens

Back Light Turn on/off back light compensation

Camera select

Choose camera ID 1 ~ 3

FocusManual / Far/Near

Turn on manual focus to adjust the focal length

Focus-Auto Auto Focus

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 Adjust image size

Zoom-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 Automatic/Shutter Priority/Aperture Priority/Manual

Function Descriptions Exposure mode setting

Exposure Comp.

On / Off

AE Level

Exposure Comp. Level Shutter Pri
Exposure Iris Pri
Manual Gain
Manual Speed Manual Iris Gain Limit Iris Limit WDR

White Balance

Mode

One Push Trigger Manual Red

-6~C~5
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/ 5 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
Manually set the shutter
Manually set the iris Max. limit value of electron gain Max. limit value of iris
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

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1st Level Major Items

2nd Level Minor Items

Manual Blue

Picture effect Sharpness 2D NR 3D NR

Image Mode

Picture

Image Mode Load

Brightness Contrast Saturation Black Level Gamma Skin Tone

Pan/Tilt Limit

Pan Tilt Zoom

Pan Right Limit Pan Left Limit Tilt UP Limit Tilt Down Limit Pan Flip Tilt Flip

Preset Speed

PTZ Speed Comp Zoom Limit D-Effect Mirror

3rd Level Adjustment Values 0~ C~128
OFF / Neg / B&W

Function Descriptions
Adjustable when the white balance mode is set to Manual

0~C~15

AUTO/ OFF / 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 Off / Low / Standard / Highest / Auto Mode 1 ~ 6 /Self-defined
ENTER
0~ C~25 0~ C~25 0~ C~25 Type 1 ~ 5 / Off 0~ C~3 0~ C~5

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

On / Off

On / Off Turn on/off the angle limit setting

0~170

Limit the right angle

-170~0

Limit the left angle

0~90

Limit the upward angle

-30~0

Limit the downward angle

On / Off

Activate the reverse Pan command

On / Off 5 ~ 300 deg/sec
On / Off x1~x20 OFF / Mirror / Flip / Mirror + Flip

Activate the reverse Tilt command Set the rotation speed of the cradle head when Preset is executed Set the Pan/Tilt moving speed to vary from the zoom position Set the zoom ratio limit Set the mode at which the image is turned

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1st Level Major Items

2nd Level Minor Items

AF Sensitivity

AF Frame

Auto Focus Zoom Tracking
PTZ Assist Preset AF Smart AF

DHCP

Ethernet

IP Address Subnet mask

Gateway

Audio In Audio Enable Audio Volume

Audio

Audio Delay
Audio Delay Time(ms)

Encode Sample Rate

3rd Level Adjustment Values Low / Mid / High
Center Area / All Area
On / Off
On / Off On / Off On / Off
On / Off
192.168.100.150 255.255.255.0 192.168.100.254 Line In/ Mic In On / Off 0~C~10
On / Off
-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)

Function Descriptions
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 In MF mode, the camera will automatically focus after zooming. Turn on the auto focus function in Manual.
The camera will automatically focus after being called to a preset position.
The focus function will prioritize focusing on people’s faces.
Enable/Disable DHCP setting using left and right arrow keys and press [ENTER] to apply setting. 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.
Set Audio In
Turn on/off audio output
Volume Setting When audio and video are out of sync, enable this feature to set the audio delay time
Set audio delay time
Set the encode type and sample rate SDI only supports 48 KHz audio output VC-A51PN only supports 48 KHz (AAC)/44.1 KHz (AAC) settings
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Prompt

System

IR Receive Tally Lamp

Language

1st Level Major Items

2nd Level Minor Items

Initial Position

On / Off On / Off On / Off English / Chinese
3rd Level Adjustment Values
Last MEM / 1st Preset

Control Device

Encoder / Controller

Motionless Preset On / Off

Protocol Pelco D Address

Status

Output Mode Factory Reset FW Upgrade

VISCA/ Pelco D
1 ~255
1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25 1080i 60/59.94/50 720p 60/59.94/50 On / Off On / Off

Turn on/off the prompt information on the display
Select Off and it will not be triggered by commands to turn on or off
Function Descriptions Select the camera lens to return to the last operated position or the first preset position after POWER ON First default position = Preset 0 Control Device setting, Controller: for joystick Encoder: for tracking system When the function is enabled, the screen will Freeze when Preset is executed. Freeze will be released after Preset is completed.
The Protocol set to Pelco D allows the camera ID address to be assigned Choose the output resolution
Resume the factory default setting
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

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5.1.2 Using the Browser to View the Images Open the browser, and enter the URL of camera in the IP address bar E.g.: http://192.168.100.150 (default IP address) Enter administrator’s account and password *When log in for the first time, please refer to 5.2.3 Account Management to change the default password.
Lumens Network Camera Account: admin Password: 9999 (Default)
5.1.3 Using Lumens VMS Software to View the Images For VC-A51PN, turn off NDI|HX to support preview screen (Please refer to 5.2.4 Setting – Video -NDI|HX)) 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 the 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-A51P
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5.1.4 Using RTSP Player to View the Images For VC-A51PN, turn off NDI|HX to support preview screen (Please refer to 5.2.4 Setting – Video -NDI|HX) In addition to the browser and VMS, other free softwares also can be used for RTSP connection, such as VLC, Quick Time and PotPlayer 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 5.2.9 Setting Network Example: Open VLC software, click [Open Network Streaming], and enter a URL: rtsp://192.168.100.150:8557/h264
5.1.5 Using NDI Studio Monitor to View the Images Applicable to VC- A51PN. Support when NDI|HX is on (Please refer to 5.2.4 Setting – Video -NDI|HX) For the NDI|HX operation, please download the latest NDI software from the NewTek website https://www.newtek.com/
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5.2 Web Page Function Description 5.2.1 Login Screen

1 2
3 4 5

No

Item

Function Descriptions

1 Username

Enter user account (default: admin)

Enter user password (default: 9999)

2 Password

When log in for the first time, please refer to 5.2.3 Account

Management to change the default password.

3 Language selection

Currently, the system supports English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese

Save user account name and password to the browser. When you log 4 Remember password
in next time, there is no need to re-enter them

5 Login

Log into the administrator screen on the website

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5.2.2 Viewing In Real Time
1
2 3

6 4
5

No

Item

Function Descriptions

1 Pan / Tilt setting

Adjust the Pan/Tilt position of the camera screen

2 Zoom ratio

Adjust the zoom-in or zoom-out ratio via scroll bar

3 Preview window 4 Preset setting

Display the screen currently captured by the camera Select the number first and then select SAVE or LOAD

5 Switch to Full Screen Switch the preview window to full screen

6 Power button

Turn on or turn off the camera power

*Note 1: Support when NDI|HX is Off

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5.2.3 Account Management
1
2 3
4

No

Item

1 Add user account

2 Permission setting
3 Applying setting 4 List of accounts

Function Descriptions

Enter a user name and password to add a new user

Set the new account management permissions

User Type

Admin

Operator

Viewer

View images

V

V

V

Settings

V

V

X

Account

V

X

X

management

Add the newly created user to the list of account
Edit: Modify the user password and permissions Delete: Delete the user account

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5.2.4 Setting ­ Configuration

No

1 Resolution

1080p 60/ 59.94/ 50/ 30/ 29.97/ 25 1080i 60/ 59.94 / 50 720p 60/ 59.94/ 50

VCA51P
v

VCA51PN
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5.2.5 Setting – Video

1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4 5 5
6 6

7 7

No

Item

Function Descriptions

VC-A51P VC-A51PN

Change camera name here

1 Camera name Camera names are limited to 1 – 11 characters

v

V

Please use a camera name by mixing uppercase and lowercase

letters or numbers. Do not use “/” and “space” or special symbols

Modify the location of the camera, such as Room 1

Camera 2

Camera location is limited to 1 – 11 characters

v

v

Location

Please use a camera name by mixing uppercase and lowercase

letters or numbers. Do not use “/” and “space” or special symbols

VC-A51PN can turn NDI|HX on/off

On: Support NDI (ONVIF cannot find devices, and

3 NDI|HX

RTSP/RTMP/RTMPS/MPEG-TS/SRT streams cannot be used)

v

v

Off: Support RTSP/RTMP/RTMPS/MPEG-TS/SRT, and ONVIF

can find devices but cannot be used with NDI Tool

Streaming 4
Mode

Choose from Single/Dual stream

Set the encode type

H.264 + H.264 (Dual stream)

5 Encode

H.264 + MJPEG (Dual stream)

MJPEG (Dual stream)

MJPEG (single stream)

VC-A51P supports 2-way streaming output

Frame Rate: Setting according to the supported resolution

6

Streaming

Bit Rate (kbps)

1/Streaming 2 Streaming 1: 64 ~ 20,000, default 7,000

Streaming 2: 64 ~ 8,000, default 1,000

Rate Control: CBR / VBR

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*Note 1

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*Note 1

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*Note 1

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IP Ratio: IP Ratio can be set from 1 to 60 depending on the

supported resolution settings

Encode Preset:

Auto: Select between speed and quality depending on the

7 Advanced

encoding method used (e.g. HIGH_SPEED mode for

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*Note 1

refresh rate of 60 frames per second and HIGH_QUALITY

mode for high image quality)

HIGH_SPEED: Refresh rate of 60 frames per second is

available

HIGH_QUALITY: Higher image quality can be obtained

SVC Auto: SVC opened encoding mode is applicable to

RTSP streaming of 8601, 8602, 8603 and 8604 ports,

different refresh rate for different ports. See 5.2.4.1 SVC

description

Encode Profile: Encoded data, support High Profile only

*Note 1: Support when NDI|HX is Off
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 Setting – Camera
3 1

2 4

5

6

7

No

Item

1

Pan / Tilt setting

2

Zoom ratio

3

Preset setting

Function Descriptions
Adjust the Pan/Tilt position of the camera screen Adjust the zoom-in or zoom- out ratio via scroll bar Select the number first and then select SAVE or LOAD

4

Exposure

Mode: Select exposure mode (Automatic/Shutter Priority/Aperture Priority/Manual)
Exposure Comp. Level: Select exposure compensation level
Gain: The gain limit is adjustable when the exposure mode is set to “Manual”
Iris: The size of aperture is adjustable when the exposure mode is set to “Manual” or “Aperture Priority”
WDR: Set the level of wide dynamic range (WDR) in order to obtain better images
Shutter Speed: The shutter speed is adjustable when the exposure mode is set to “Manual” or “Shutter Priority”

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5

White Balance

Mode: Select the color temperature mode Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/One Push WB/ATW/Manual/Sodium Lamp/3000K/4300K/5000K/6500K/8000K/WideAuto
Open Push WB: One push color temperature is adjustable when the white balance mode is set to “One Push WB”
Manual Red/Blue: Manually adjust blue/red color temperature

6

Focus

7

Mirror

Mode: Select manual/automatic focus Focus Range: The focusing range is adjustable when the focus mode is
set to “Manual” AF Sensitivity: Set automatic focus sensitivity AF Frame: Set automatic focus range Zoom Tracking: In MF mode, the camera will automatically focus after
zooming. PTZ Assist: Turn on the auto focus function in Manual. Preset AF: The camera will automatically focus after being called to a
preset position. Smart AF: The focus function will prioritize on people’s face.
Mirror: Set the mode at which the image is mirror and flipped Off / Mirror / Flip / Mirror + Flip

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5.2.7 Setting – Picture

No

Item

1 Picture Effect

2 2D noise reduction

settings

3

3D noise reduction settings

4 Image mode

Image Mode Load 5

6

Black Level

7

Gamma

8

Skin Tone

9

Brightness

10 Contrast 11 Saturation

12 Sharpness

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Function Descriptions Set picture effect, Off/Neg/Black and White 2D noise reduction settings
3D noise reduction settings
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 Black Level adjustment; Adjustable when the image mode is set to Custom Gamma Level adjustment; Adjustable when the image mode is set to Custom Skin Tone adjustment; Adjustable when the image mode is set to Custom Brightness adjustment; Adjustable when the image mode is set to Custom Contrast adjustment; Adjustable when the image mode is set to Custom Saturation adjustment of the image; Adjustable when the image mode is set to Custom Adjust the sharpness of the image

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5.2.8 Setting – Audio

1
2 3 4 5 6 7

No

Item

1 Open audio

2

Soundtrack effect setting

3 Volume

Function Descriptions Turn on/off sound Set MIC In/Line In Adjust Volume

4 Audio delay

On / Off audio signal delay

5 Audio delay time

Set the audio signal delay time (-1 ~ -500 ms)

6 Encode type

AAC / G.711

Set Encode sample rate

48 KHz (AAC)

44.1 KHz (AAC)

7

Encode sample rate 16 KHz (AAC)

16 KHz (G.711)

8 KHz (G.711)

VC-A51PN only supports 48 KHz (AAC)/44.1 KHz

(AAC)

*Note 1: Support when NDI|HX is Off

VC-A51P VC-A51PN

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*Note 1

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5.2.9 Settings – Time
1 2

No

Item

1

Camera Time

2

Set the Time

Function Descriptions
Display the date and time of the current camera Manual Configuration: Set time manually Synchronize with computer time: Set the camera time according to
the computer time Synchronize with SNTP server: Set the camera time synchronously
with the SNTP server SNTP server address: Please go to 5.2.9 Settings-Network to make
changes

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5.2.10 Setting – Network

1

3

4

5

2

3 6
7

No

Item

1 Network

2

RTMP/RTMPS Setting

3 RTSP Setting

Function Descriptions
Network setting of camera. Change of setting is available when DHCP function is closed. 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 service platform To upload to YouTube for live streaming, please refer to 5.2.7 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 Enable/Disable Password Authentication
RTSP connection format can be found in 5.1.4 Using
RTSP Players
The username/password is the same as the web login
password of the camera, please refer to 5.2.3 Account
Management to add/modify account information

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VC-A51PN v
*Note 1

4 MPEG-TS Setting Set MPEG-TS format
Port must be set in the range above 1024 with a maximum value of 9999
The following port is used by the camera. Setting of the port may not connect correctly
8554, 8556, 8557, 8080, 80, 81, 9090, 23

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*Note 1

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5 SRT Setting

v

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 in the range above 1024 with
a maximum value of 9999 The following port is 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

6 SNTP Setting

Set SNTP Server IP

v

7 Port Setting

Set HTTP port. The default Port value is 80

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*Note 1: Support when NDI|HX is Off

5.2.11 Setting – Maintenance – Upgrading Firmware

*Note 1
v v

No

Item

1 Firmware Update

Function Descriptions The camera firmware can be updated via the web page Please go to the Lumens official website to download the latest firmware version and update the manual

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5.2.12 Setting – Maintenance – Incident Log

No

Item

1 Event Logs

Function Descriptions If the camera encounters errors, an error code log will be established When an error code appears, please try to clear it to make sure whether the issue has occurred repetitively

5.2.13 Setting – Maintenance – System Service

1

2

No

Item

Function Descriptions

1

Reset to the default value

Select the reset button to resume the factory default setting as the web page setting

2 Setting File

The web page setting parameters can be exported from the computer and imported/applied to another camera

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5.2.14 Setting – Maintenance – Reboot
1 2 3

No

Item

1

Reboot

2

Daily Reboot

3

Timing Reboot

Function Descriptions Clicking on “Reboot” will restart the camera. The camera can be scheduled to reboot daily at a specific time. The camera can be scheduled to reboot at regular intervals.

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5.3 About
1 2 3

No

Item

Function Descriptions

1 Camera name

Display the current camera name

2 Firmware Version Display the firmware version of the camera

3 Version Information Display firmware version-related information

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Chapter 6 DIP Switch Setting

6.1 OUTPUT Switch

Output Mode 1920×1080/60p

Setting

Output Mode 1920×1080/50p

Setting

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

Function Descriptions 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

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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using VC-A51P/VC- A51PN. 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. 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 2. the 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.

The Camera image is severely Please use 1080p or 720p 60/50 fps rather than 25/30 fps signals. 3. delayed

1. Confirm the connection is correct (RS-232 In/ Out)

4. RS-232 cannot be controlled

2. Please make sure the Baud rate setting is the same as the control equipment

Whether the Internet can be 5. used for operation

Please refer to Chapter 5 Network Function Description for the Internet usage

Please make sure that [Setting]> [Video]> [Camera ID]/[Location] in

the web page uses only English letters or numbers. The ONVIF

software cannot find the machine if you use special characters and

The ONVIF software cannot find space.

6. the machine

For VC-A51PN, ONVIF is supported only after NDI|HX is turned off.

Please make sure [Setting]>[Video]>[NDI|HX] is set to [Off] in the webpage.

Please make sure if the Tally lampfunction is enabled from the

Tally light is not working when

7. applying RS232 setting

setting menu or web page.

Setting Menu: System – Tally Lamp

The camera does not save the Please make sure if the Initial Position is set to Last Operated

8. relevant parameters (PTZ, AWB …) after reboot

Position from the setting menu or web page Setting Menu: System – Initial Position

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Chapter 8 Safety Instructions

Always follow these safety instructions when using the 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 in tilted position 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 hanging rack you bought 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 the product during thunderstorms or if it is not going to be used for an extended period.

3.3 Do not place the 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

This symbol indicates that there

may contain dangerous voltage which could

are important operating and

cause electric shock. Do not remove the

maintenance instructions in this

cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts

User Manual with this unit.

inside. Refer servicing to licensed service

personnel.

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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Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
ManufacturerLumens Digital Optics Inc. Product NameVC-A51P/ VC-A51PN Model NumberPTZ Video Camera
Responsible Party ­ U.S. Contact Information
SupplierLumens Integration, Inc. 4116 Clipper Court, Fremont, CA 94538, United States
e-mail support@mylumens.com
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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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, Lumens Digital Optics Inc. hereby reserves the right to make changes to product specifications without prior notice. 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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