Lumens VC-BC701P Ultra HD Camera 4K UHD Box Camera User Manual

: July 18, 2024
: Lumens

Table of Contents

Lumens VC-BC701P Ultra HD Camera 4K UHD Box Camera
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Operation
Connecting devices
Connecting Camera to Network
Web Page Function Description
References
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Lumens VC-BC701P Ultra HD Camera 4K UHD Box Camera

Product Information

Specifications

Model: VC-BC701P
Resolution: Ultra HD (4K UHD)
Camera Type : Box Camera
Language: English
Version: VCAX105
Manufacturer: Lumens
Website: www.MyLumens.com/support

Product Usage Instructions

Chapter 1: Safety Instructions

Always follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the product:

Operation
Please use the product in the recommended operating environment.
Do not place the product in a tilted position.
Do not place the product on an unstable trolley, stand, or table.
Do not use this product near water or a source of heat.
Use attachments only as recommended.
Use the type of power source indicated on the product. If you are not sure, seek assistance.

Chapter 2: Package Contents

The package includes the following items:

* VC-BC701P Ultra HD Camera (4K UHD Box Camera)

FAQ

Q: Where can I find the latest user manual and software updates?
- A: You can download the latest version of the Quick Start Guide, multilingual user manual, software, or driver from the Lumens support website at www.MyLumens.com/support.

[ Important ]

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

Copyright Information

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.

Chapter 1 Safety Instructions

Always follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the product:

Operation

Please use the product in the recommended operating environment.

Do not place the product in a tilted position.
Do not place the product on an unstable trolley, stand or table.
Do not use this product near water or sources of heat.
Use attachments only as recommended.
Use the type of power source indicated on the product. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your distributor or local electricity company for advice.
Always take the following precautions when handling the plug. Failure to do so may result in sparks or fire:
Ensure the plug is free of dust before inserting it into a socket.
Ensure that the plug is inserted into the socket securely.
Do not overload wall sockets, extension cords or multi-way plug boards to avoid potential risks.
Do not block the slots and openings in the case of the product. They provide ventilation and prevent the product from overheating.
Except as specifically instructed in this User Manual, do not open or remove covers, otherwise it may expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards. Refer all servicing to licensed service personnel.
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.

Installation

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.

Storage

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.

Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots. Never allow liquid of any kind to spill into the product.
Unplug this product during thunderstorms or if it is not going to be used for an extended period.
Do not place this product or accessories on top of vibrating equipment or heated objects.

Cleaning

Unplug all the cables before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Remote control (if the accessories are equipped with remote control)

Using an incorrect battery type in the remote control may result in a breakdown. Follow local instructions on how to dispose of used batteries.

Precautions

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. If the HD camera will not be used for an extended time, unplug it from the power socket.

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.

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.

EN55032 (CE Radiation) Warning

Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.

Chapter 2 Package Contents

Chapter 3 Function Introduction

I/O functions Introduction

Tally Indicator Light Function Description

The Tally light function may be enabled through the control of the RS232 command. Please refer to the VC-BC701P RS-232 command set document

Chapter 4. Instruction for installation

Basic Devices

VC-BC701P size

Length x Width x Height : 169 x 67.0 x 67.0 mm
Weigh : 0.5 Kg

Installation method

Wall-mounted frame: The camera is installed on the wall, using Lumens VC- WM11 (optional) wall-mounted frame

Tripod: The camera is mounted on a 1/4”, 20 UNC PTZ tripod deck

Connecting devices

HDMI connection to TV/display screen

Connecting to Internet

For details of web page connection setting and description, please refer to Chapter 5 Network Function Settings Description.

Connecting AUDIO IN

Connecting RS-232

RS-232 serial connection

With RS-232 in/out, at most 7 Lumens cameras can be connected.

RS-232 pin definition description

RS-232 IN Pins Instructions

RS-232 OUT Pins Instructions

RS-232 Connection Instructions

Chapter 5. Network Function Settings Description

Web System Requirements

Web Browser:

Internet Explorer 11 or above
Firefox 66.0.3 or above
Chrome 73 or above
Edge 42.17134 or above
Safari 12.1 or above

Connecting Camera to Network

Connecting to Internet

Two common connection methods are shown below

Connecting via switch or router
If the camera is connected to the computer directly, the computer IP address must be modified to have the same network segment as the camera
- For example, the factory-preset default IP address of VC-BC701P is 192.168.100.100. The computer IP address must be set with the same subnet, such as 192.168.100.101 so that the computer can be connected correctly to the camera

Connection diagram
Change network settings

Using Lumens VMS Software to View the Images

The VC-BC701P DHCP initial setting is ON. If VC-BC701P is connected to the local area network (LAN), the camera IP can be retrieved via the following methods
Install Lumens VMS software (Please download from the Lumens official website, http://www.mylumens.com/support)
Open LUMENS VMS software
Search for the camera : Press [automatically search for the device] button to locate the VC-BC701P camera
Click VC-BC701P 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

Using the Browser to View the Images

Open the browser, and enter the URL of VC-BC701P in the IP address bar e.g.: http://192.168.100.100 (default IP address)
Enter the administrator’s account and password Account: admin (Default) Password: 9999 (Default)

For a first-time login, please refer to 5.3.3 Account Management to change the default password

Using RTSP Player to View the Images

Besides the browser and VMS, other free software also can be used for RTSP connection,such as VLC、Quick Time、PotPlayer and other free software

RTSP connection address formats are as follows:

 RTSP Stream 1 => rtsp://camera IP:8554/hevc
 RTSP Stream 2 => rtsp://camera IP:8557/h264
 RTSP Stream 3=> rtsp://camera IP:8556/h264

If password authentication is enabled, the RTSP connection address is as follows:

RTSP Stream 1
rtsp://Username: Password@VC IP address:port/hevc
RTSP Sub1/ Sub2 Streaming
rtsp://Username: Password@VC IP address:port/h264
To enable the password authentication function, please refer to 5.3.9 Setting-Network
Example: Open VLC software and input the URL: rtsp://192.168.100.150:8557/h264

Web Page Function Description

Login Screen

No| Item| Function Descriptions
1| Username| Enter user account name (default: admin)

2

| ****

Password

| Enter user password (default: 9999)

< Remark> For a first-time login, please refer to _ _5.3.3 Account__

Management to change the default password

3

| Language selection| Currently, the system supports English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese

4

| Remember password| Save user account name and password to the browser. When you log

in next time, there is no need to re-enter them

5| Login| Log into the administrator screen on the website

Viewing In Real Time

Account Management

Setting-System Setting

No| Item| Function Descriptions

1

| ****

Resolution

| Set the resolution of the camera. Resolutions supported by the camera are as follows:

3840x2160P 60/ 59.94/ 50/ 30/ 29.97/ 25 fps

1080P 60/ 59.94/ 50/ 30/ 29.97/ 25 fps

720P 60/ 59.94/ 50/ 30/ 29.97/ 25 fps

1080i 60/ 59.94/ 50 fps

After switching to the resolution, the camera will restart. Please refresh the browser

2

| ****

Output signal

| | Resolution| Available output modes
---|---
3840×2160 60/ 59.94/ 50| HDMI or streaming single-output
3840×2160 30/ 29.97/ 25| ****

Simultaneous HDMI and streaming outputs

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

According to the output resolution, selections are available for HDMI output, streaming output, or HDMI + streaming output. For output signals supported by different resolutions, please refer to the following table:

3

| ****

HDMI Format

| Select YUV422, YUV420 or RGB

< Remark>YUV420 is only available for these two resolutions, 3840×2160/ 59.94p and 3840×2160/ 50p and remains in display mode for all other resolutions

4| ****

Overlay

| Set the stream to display “date and time” or “custom content” and to display “location”

< Remark>“Custom Content” supports up to 30 characters

Setting-Video

No| Item| Function Descriptions

1

| ****

Camera ID

| Modify the camera name

n Camera names are limited to 1-12 characters

n Please use a camera name by mixing uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers. Do not use “/” and “space” or special symbols

< Note> Modifying this field will modify the Onvif device name synchronously

2

| ****

Location

| Modify the location of the camera, such as Meeting Room 1

n Camera locations are limited to 1-11 characters

n Please use a camera name by mixing uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers. Do not use “/” and “space” or special symbols

< Note> Modifying this field will modify the Onvif device location synchronously

3| Streaming 1 / Streaming 2 /

Streaming 3

| VC-BC701P supports 3 streaming outputs. Please refer to _5.3.5.1 Streaming Parameter Setting _for relevant settings
4| Open streaming| Confirm the streaming function

Streaming parameter setting

Function	Streaming 1	Streaming 2	Streaming 3
Encode Format	H.265	H.264
Resolution	4K /1080P / 720P	1080P / 720P/ 1080i	D1

Frame rate

| Setting according to the supported resolution

< Remark> Only supports 59.94/ 50 when the stream 2’s resolution is 1080i

Bit Rate(kbps)

| Range| 2,000~20,000| 2,000~20,000| 512~5,000
---|---|---|---|---
Factory default| 15,000| 7,500| 1,000
Rate control| VBR / CBR
IP ratio| Setting according to the supported resolution

< Remark> Only supports 15 / 25 when the resolution is 1080i

Setting-Camera

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”

3| White balance| **
| | n Mode:** Select the color temperature mode

• Auto

• Indoor

• Outdoor

• One Push WB

• ATW

• Manual

• Sodium Lamp

• 3000K/ 4300K/ 5000K/ 6500K/ 8000K

n Open Push Trigger: One push color temperature is adjustable

when the white balance mode is set to “One Push Trigger”

n Manual Red/Blue: Manually adjust blue/red color temperature

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4| Focus|

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: The focus can be set during lens zooming in

Manual Focus mode

Smart AF: Turn on this function and AF will mainly focus on the face

Preset AF: Set whether to perform autofocus after Preset

One Push AF: When the manual focus mode is on, click the button to perform one autofocus

5| Mirror| ****

Mirror: Set automatic flip mode

• Off

• Mirror

• Flip

• Mirror + Flip

6| Tally Light| ****
| | n Enable/ Disable Tally Light

n Tally CMMD Mode: Set whether the indicator light is linked with RS232 command

• General (Not linked): The indicator light switch and mode shall be set separately.

-When the indicator light is on and the default mode is off, the additional command is required to set the indicator light mode

-Setting the indicator light mode when the indicator light is off will not trigger the indicator light

• Link:

-When the indicator light is on, the default mode is red light

-Setting the indicator light mode when the indicator light is off will turn on the indicator light

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7| D-Zoom Limit|

Set the D-Zoom Limit, x1-x12

**** 8

| ****

IQ Sync

|

Set IQ main synchronized device

Available when “Exposure” and “White Balance” is set to “Auto” mode

(Currently, it’s the beta version. Please refer to Web Page

Firmware Update Information for the official version release schedule.)

Setting-Picture

Setting-Audio

5

| Audio Delay Time| Set the audio delay time (-1~-500ms)
6| Encode Type| AAC / G.711

7

| ****

Encode Sample Rate

| Set Encode sample rate

• 48 KHz(AAC)

• 44.1 KHz(AAC)

• 16 KHz(AAC)

• 16 KHz(G.711)

• 8 KHz(G.711)

Setting-Network

No| Item| Function Descriptions
1| Network| Network setting of camera. Change of setting is available only when DHCP function is closed.
2| RTMP Setting| 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

< Remark>To upload to YouTube for live streaming, please see _5.3.8 Setting – Audio _to turn on the audio function first

3| RTSP Setting| n Enable/Disable Multicast.

It is suggested to enable Multicast when the number of users online watching the live image simultaneously is more than 4

n Enable/Disable Password Authentication

• RTSP connection format can be found in _5.2.4 Using RTSP Player to View the Images_

• The username/password is the same as the web login password of the camera, please refer to 5.3.3 Account Management to

add/modify account information

4| MPEG-TS Setting| The port number must be set in the range above 1024 with a maximum value of 9999

< Remark> The following port has been used by the camera. The setting of the port may not connect correctly

8554, 8556, 8557, 8080, 9090, 1935

5| SRT Setting| 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 number has been used by the camera. The setting of the port number may not connect correctly

8554/ 8557/ 8556/ 8555/ 1935

3. Delay time is for 20 to 8,000 microseconds. The default value is 120 microseconds

**** 6

| ****

SNTP / Port Setting

| n SNTP Setting: Set SNTP Server IP

n Port Setting: Set HTTP port. The default Port value is 80 Port Setting: Set HTTP port. The default Port value is 81

< Remark> Change of setting is available only when DHCP function of the camera is closed

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Setting-Time

No| Item| Function Descriptions
1| Camera Time| Display the date and time of the camera

2

| ****

Set the Time

| Set Manually: 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

< Remark> SNTP server address: Please change in network setting

Setting-Maintenance – Upgrading Firmware

No| Item| Function Descriptions

1

| ****

Firmware Update

| The camera firmware may be upgraded via web page. For the upgrade method, please download the FW upgrade manual from Lumens website

Setting-Maintenance – Incident Log

No| Item| Function Descriptions

1

| ****

Event Logs

| If the camera encounters errors, an error code log will be established

< Remark> When an error code appears, the user may try to clear and confirm if the error will repeat itself

Setting-Maintenance – Security

settings

| Communication protocol related settings for the use of connecting RS-232/ RS-422 communication

Setting-Maintenance – System Service

3

| ****

Daily Reboot

| Set the daily reboot time

< Remark> Please go to Setting – Time to complete the SNTP server synchronization to set daily reboot

4| Timing Reboot| Set the timing reboot time

Setting-Maintenance – Reboot

3

| ****

Daily Reboot

| Set the daily reboot time

< Remark> Please go to Setting – Time to complete the SNTP server synchronization to set daily reboot

4| Timing Reboot| Set the timing reboot time

About

5

| ****

Uptime

| Displaying the running time of the camera (the timing of standby continues; the time will be reset when the camera is rebooted or turned off)

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting

This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using VC-BC701P. 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.

| Boot without power signal| 1. Make sure you have plugged in the power cord.

2. When using a PoE connection, ensure that the power supply supports IEEE 802.3af hubs

2.

|

There is no image output from VC-BC701P

| 1. Check the power supply or PoE supply functions.

2. Confirm the output signals are in streaming output.

3. If the camera is connected to a monitor, confirm the monitor equipment supports 4K output

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

3.

| VC-BC701P image is severely delayed| Please use 4K, 1080p or 720p 60/50 Hz signals rather than 25/30 Hz signals.

4.

| RS-232 cannot be controlled| 1. Confirm the connection is correct (RS-232 Input / Output)

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

5.

| Whether the Internet can be used for operation| Please refer to _Chapter 5 Network Function Description _for the Internet usage

6

|

The ONVIF software cannot find the machine

| Please go to Setting – Video – Camera Location in the webpage and make sure that the ID is only made up of English letters or numbers. The ONVIF software cannot find the machine if you use

special characters and space.

7

| The Tally light is not working when applying RS232

setting

| Please go to Setting – Camera – Tally Light in the webpage to check if the function is on.

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information

Manufacturer ： Lumens Digital Optics Inc.
Product Name ： VC-BC701P
Model Number： UHD Box Camera
Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information
Supplier ： Lumens 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.