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VC-A20P HD Camera Installation Guide - English [Important] To download the latest version of Quick Start Guide, multilingual user manual, software, or driver, etc., please visit Lumens http://www.Mylumens.com...
Setting menu ..................22 Chapter 6 Descriptions of Major Functions............. 29 I would like to switch to VC-A20P ............. 29 I would like to save the current lens position data ......29 I would like to clear the saved position data ........29 I would like to turn on the back light compensation function ....
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6.10 I would like to freeze images ............31 6.11 I would like to rotate the image ............31 6.12 I would like to change the camera direction ........31 6.13 I would like to display the current status ........... 31 Chapter 7 DIP switch setting ................
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Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Please use the product following the safety instructions below: 1 Operation 1.1 Please use the product in the recommended operating environment. 1.2 Do not place Light Engine in tilted position. 1.3 Do not place the product on an unstable trolley, stand or table. 1.4 Do not use this product near water or source of heat.
Precautions Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. If HD Camera will not be used for an extended time, unplug it from the power socket. Note Risk of Electric Shock Please do not open it by yourself.
Chapter 2 Package Contents Instruction for VC-A20P Remote control installation Power cord Power Adapter RS-422 Connector Appearance may vary depending on country/region Metal Plate A Metal Plate B M3 Screws English - 6...
Chapter 3 Product Overview 3.1 Overview 1. Camera lens Front View 2. Power LED indicator 3. Standby LED indicator 4. OUTPUT Switch 5. IR SELECT 6. USB port (for FW update) Back View 7. Power input 8. Ethernet port 9. DVI output 10.
3.2 Description of LED indicator 3.2.1 Power: 3.2.1.1 No light: Power off 3.2.1.2 Green light: In use 3.2.1.3 Flickering green: Signal from the remote control is received; the indicator flickers every 0.5 second 3.2.2 Standby: 3.2.2.1 Orange: In standby mode 3.2.2.2 No light: Power on English - 8...
Chapter 4 Instruction for installation 4.1 Preparation before installation Installation and connection of VC-A20P 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.
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4.2.2.1 Prepare for the parts and equipment required during the installation 1. Accessories of VC-A20P in the box (metal plates A, B and M3 screw x 7) 2. Screw for locking on ceiling mounted hanger x 4 3. Drilling machine, screw driver, ladder 4.2.2.2...
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4.2.2.3 Size Diagram 1. Metal plate B - ceiling side Metal plate B locking Metal plate B locking screw bolt English - 11...
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M3 threaded hole M3 threaded M3 threaded hole hole Metal plate B - ceiling side English - 12...
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2. Metal plate A - machine side Metal plate A locking screw Metal plate A - machine side English - 13...
4.2.2.4 Precautions for installation 1. Before installation, please confirm the orientation of the machine relative to the object to be captured 2. It is recommended that the machine should be set at a distance of more than 1 meter away from the object to be captured. Please adjust for a best distance according to the magnification of the lens 1 meter...
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3. Lock the metal plate B on ceiling mounted hanger Caution: (1) Please use the hanger that has obtained UL security approval (2) Please reserve the hole for the connecting wires of the camera 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) Fix with 3 M3 screws...
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4.2.2.6 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.
4.3 Connecting devices 4.3.1 Image output 4.3.1.1 Connecting to a HDTV/computer monitor (DVI) DVI cable Monitor HDTV 4.3.1.2 Connecting to a TV (C-Video) C-Video Cable English - 18...
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4.3.1.3 Connecting to Internet Network cable Router or Hub 4.3.1.4 Connecting AUDIO IN Microphone English - 19...
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4.3.2 Controlling VCs with the computer 4.3.2.1 Connecting to one computer for connection between VCs (RS-232 in/out) <Remark> With RS-232 in/out, at most 7 VCs can be connected. 4.3.2.2 Connecting to one computer for connection between VCs (RS-422) <Remark> Please refer to 7.2 RS-422 connection for the RS-422 connection instructions.
<Remark> The below functions are listed alphabetically. Item Description ,,, Move the lens Back Light Turn on/off back light compensation Camera Choose 1 ~ 3 of VC-A20P select Focus- Turn on manual focus to adjust the Manual / focal length Far/Near Focus-Auto...
5.2 Setting menu <Remark> Press [Menu] on the remote control to enter the setting menu; the bold underlined values in the following table are defaults. Level Level Level Function Descriptions Major Minor Items Adjustment Items Values 1. Full Auto 2. Shutter Pri Mode Exposure mode setting 3.
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1. 0dB 2. 2 dB 3. 4 dB 4. 6 dB 5. 8 dB 6. 10 dB 7. 12 dB 8. 14 dB Manual Gain Manually set the gain 9. 16 dB 10. 18 dB 11. 20 dB 12. 22dB 13.
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1/100 1/100 1/90 1/75 1/60 1/50 1/30 1/25 1/15 1/12 1. 8 dB 2. 10 dB 3. 12 dB 4. 14 dB 5. 16 dB 6. 18 dB Max. limit value of Gain Limit electron gain 7. 20 dB 8. 22dB 9.
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1. Auto 2. Indoor 3. Outdoor 4. One Push WB 5. ATW 6. Manual Select the color Mode 7. Sodium lamp temperature mode 8. 3000K 9. 4300K 10. 5000K White 11. 6500K Balance 12. 8000K 13. WidwAuto One Push ENTER One push trigger Trigger Adjustable when the white...
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1. Mode 1 2. Mode 2 3. Mode 3 The user may customize Image Mode 4. Mode 4 his/her desired image 5. Mode 5 mode 6. Mode 6 7. Custom Adjustable when the 1. Mode 1 image mode is set to 2.
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1. Off 2. Mirror Set the mode at which the D-effect Mirror 3. Flip image is turned 4. Mirror + Flip Select the AF triggering 1. Low speed. The higher the AF Sensitivity 2. Middle speed is, the faster AF is 3.
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NTSC SQ PAL LB PAL CP PAL SQ Video Type Select video output type YPbPr/DVI Turn on/off the prompt Prompt On / Off information on the display Turn on/off the infrared IR Receive On / Off reception Language English / Chinese Language 1.
Chapter 6 Descriptions of Major Functions 6.1 I would like to switch to VC-A20P 1. Press [Camera 1 ~ 3] on the remote control to select VC-A20P. Camera 1 ~ 3 is selected with IR SELECT. 6.2 I would like to save the current lens position data 1.
2. Press [Fast -] on the remote control to zoom out images. 6.6.2 Fine-tune image size 1. Press [Slow +] on the remote control to zoom in images. 2. Press [Slow -] on the remote control to zoom out images. 6.7 I would like to adjust the focal length 6.7.1 Auto tune 1.
1. Press [MENU] to activate the setting menu. 2. Press [] or [] to select [Auto Focus]. 3. Press [ENTER] to activate. 4. Press [] or [] to select [AF speed]. 5. Press [ENTER] to activate. 6. Press [] or []] to select [Fast / Normal]. 7.
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7.1.2 IR SELECT Setting 7.1.3 Camera Address Selector Setting Function Descriptions ID 0~7 Reserved 7.1.4 System Switch Setting Function Descriptions RS-232C/RS-422 selector DIP 1 OFF: RS-232C / ON: RS-422 Infrared signal output switch DIP 2 OFF: Off / ON: On Communication baud rate selector DIP 3 OFF: 9600 / ON: 38400...
7.2 RS-422 Connection 7.2.1 RS-422 Pin Description Pin NO. Function RXD OUT - RXD OUT + TXD OUT - TXD OUT + RXD IN - RXD IN + TXD IN - TXD IN + <Note> Please connect IN+ to OUT+ when connecting to SONY products For non-SONY products, it may be necessary to connect IN+ to OUT- 7.2.2 Use RS-422 Connection 1.
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3. Insert the wired RS-422 connector back to the camera. Now the connection is completed <Note> When RS-422 connection is being used, do not use RS-232C connection. English - 35...
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using VC-A20P. 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.
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1. Make sure the connection is correct (RS-232/422 be controlled with Input). RS-232/RS422 2. Make sure System Switch DIP1 and DIP3 are correct. Whether the Please refer to Network Function Description for Internet can be VC-A20P for the Internet usage used for operation English - 37...
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