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VS-LC101/VS-LC102 CaptureVision Station User Manual - 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/support.php...
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How to live stream ................... 59 10.3 Enable the YouTube live streaming ................. 60 10.3.1 Create a live event ......................62 10.3.2 Configure VS-LC101/VS-LC102 ..................64 10.3.3 Start live streaming ......................65 10.3.4...
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Insert and Use Key Notes ............... 66 10.4 Insert Key Notes ......................... 66 10.4.1 Modify Index ........................66 10.4.2 Use Key Notes ........................67 10.4.3 PPT Installation and Instructions ............67 10.5 Installation .......................... 67 ...
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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 the product 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.
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Chapter 3 Product Overview 3.1 Front-End Panel Descriptions NO. Name Function Descriptions Remote Infrared remote control reception area Control Receiver Indicator Recording/Power Function Record/Play/Pause/Stop/Menu/Channel/Layout Display Shortcuts Operation Up/Down/Left/Right/Return/OK Selection Power Button Power Switch Use the USB drive to insert an export file or proceed with USB Port firmware update through the USB drive 3.2 Rear-End I/O Descriptions...
3.3 Panel Keys Descriptions Icon Name Function Descriptions Power Turn on and off. ● Record Start recording. Play/Pause Play video/Pause video during playback ■ Stop Stop playback/Exit recording Menu Enter Main Menu: Playback/Recording/Settings Channel Change channels. Layout Change monitor layout during playback Display Direction Move up/down/left/right and select item...
3.5 Remote Control Buttons Descriptions When using the remote control, please point the remote control at the infrared reception area on the front panel of the product to ensure that the signal is successfully received. The valid angle of the remote control is +/- 30°, and the vertical range is within 10 m.
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Icon Name Function Descriptions Return Return to the previous menu or cancel selection Layout Change monitor layout during playback Display Top, Bottom, LC101: Move up/down/left/right and select item Left and Right Camera: Rotate camera lens Select and activate menu item Exit Exit all settings or dialogue windows and return to display window...
HDMI or VGA cable x 2 Speaker x 1 Microphone x 1 External hard drive (for VS-LC101): USB or eSATA external hard drive x 1 4.2 Recommended Devices Display x 1 Amplifier x 1 ...
Insert a USB or eSATA external hard drive as the storage Device device Connect the WAN port to the router and computer to remotely control the VS-LC101/VS-LC102 Note: Please connect the computer to the LAN port (8) first, and then connect the computer to a router after the completion...
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2. Connect to the computer directly for online management; for the initial use, please connect the port for further operations Digital I/O Connect the RS232 device 5.1.1 Digital I/O Pin Descriptions Pin NO. Function 5.1.2 Digital I/O Connection Descriptions VS-LC101/VS-LC102 Digital I/O DIDO connector 5.TxD 4.RTS 3.RxD 2.CTS 1.Gnd...
Connect 5.2.2 Confirming the VS-LC101/VS-LC102 IP Address Press the button on the VS-LC101/VS-LC102 remote control to open the OSD menu. Scroll right to [Setting] and press [OK] to enter the settings screen. Scroll down to [About] and press [OK] to enter the [About] page and confirm the IP address.
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5.2.3 Connecting to the VS-LC101/VS-LC102 Webpage (Incl., log in) [Remark 1] For the initial setting, please directly connect the computer to the VS-LC101/VS-LC102 LAN port, and set to automatically obtain IP address Open the computer’s Internet browser. [Remark 2] For the browser, it is recommended to use Firefox or Safari (for MAC) ...
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Select the drive [SATA/USB/eSATA] and choose the desired storage device. Select [SATA] for VS-LC102 with built-in hard drive. Select [USB/eSATA] for VS-LC101 connected with an external hard drive. Click [Apply] to apply the settings. The storage device status changes to [Mounted], indicating that the...
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3 Connect IP Camera Open the [Source Setting]. Click on [Discovery] and then [Refresh]. After the search is complete, the available camera will be shown in the list. Select the ...
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4 Image Input Settings Click [Source Setting] and set the video sources for CH1, CH2, CH3, and CH4. Click [Channel 1] and select [Computer] as the channel name, press select [Video Port] in Video Setting; and [HDMI1 or VGA1] in Video Port. ...
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5 Set Audio In Select the audio output according to the output device ([Note] Line audio output is preferably selected) Click [Apply] to apply the settings. [Remark] When connecting Line In to a microphone, click to change to microphone input 6 Monitor and Recording Screen Configuration ...
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currently applied. Press again to exit. 2 Confirm Capture Screenshot Function Use the remote control to test the Capture Screenshot function. If it fails, please refer to to check 5.2.4 Settings (Confirm hard drive status) whether the hard drive is properly installed. ...
Chapter 6 OSD Function Descriptions Setting Menu Language Playback Record Setting Record Setting Local Storage Start Record Volume Live Broadcast Export Lecture Screen Adjustment Network Delete Lecture Streaming Output Resolution PPT Index About...
1. Disconnect with PC The connection and pairing settings of the PPT 2. Clear paired PC Index software can be used to remove the connection or clear paired PCs About 1. NA VS-LC101/VS-LC102 information; e.g. IP address, available capacity, etc…...
6.2 Basic Instruction Monitor menu, remote control, and panel instructions are provided below. 6.2.1 I would like to view screenshots or videos Press [Menu] on the remote control or panel to access the main menu. Use [] to select [Playback]. Press [OK] to enter. ...
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6.2.4 In-Recording Actions / Remote Control or Panel: Press to pause recording; press ■ to stop recording. In-Recording rapid key note insertion: Press [C] on the remote control to insert a key note. [Remark] For other detailed operation related to key notes, please refer to 10.4 Insert and Use Key Notes 6.2.5 Switch Preview screen layout...
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Press [] on the remote control to select channel. Press [OK] to switch channel to full-screen mode. Press [OK] to restore channel to the original size. [Remark] If the selected channel is a camera, the VS-LC101/VS-LC102 can be used to control the camera. 6.2.8 Maximize Display Settings Each channel in the Layout Display can be independently enlarged.
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Use the Main menu: Press [Menu] on the remote control or panel to access the main menu. Use [] to select [Setting]. Press [OK] to enter Use [] to select [Resolution]. Press [OK] to enter Press [] and [OK] to set the resolution (1920 x 1080 / 1280 x 720 / 1280 x 1024 / 1024 x 768 / Auto) Name Description...
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6.2.12 I would like to export lecture Recordings and images can be exported to portable storage devices, enabling users to view the content easily. Prior to export, ensure that the storage device (e.g., portable flash disk or hard drive) is plugged into the USB port on the front panel of the host device. A progress meter is displayed during export.
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Press [OK] to exit the window. Press [Confirm] to delete. Press [Cancel] to cancel deletion. 6.2.15 I would like to change the menu language Press [Menu] button on the remote control or panel to access the main menu ...
Open the web browser on the PC and enter the IP address of VS-LC101/VS-LC102; e.g. http://192.168.1.150 Select [System Configuration]. Enter the VS-LC101/VS-LC102 Admin username and password. User: admin Password: admin Click [Log in] to enter the System Configuration.
7.1 System Configuration [Remark] After the desired settings are adjusted, press [Apply] on the bottom-right of the screen to apply the adjustments. 7.1.1 System Information 1 Device Setting 1.1 Host Name: Name of the host device 1.2 Host Description: User-defined device description 1.3 IP Address: IP address of the host device 1.4 Time Zone: Current selected time zone 1.5 Current Time: System time can be adjusted manually/automatically...
7.1.2 Video Source Setting Source Setting: Video Source: Video priority Audio source: Set input/output audio Discovery Network Camera: Network camera list, including located, connected, and previously connected network cameras...
7.1.3 Network Setting DHCP: Automatically allocate IPs based on the connected router Manual Configuration: Manually enter network information 7.1.4 Record Setting Basic Settings: Audio Delay: Set audio delay time after video is transmitted Line out Loop Through: Activate/Deactivate line out loop through. A high-frequency high-pitched sound is played back if audio from the speaker is picked up by the microphone, amplified, and retransmitted from the same speaker;...
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refer to 10.4 Insert and Use Key Notes Video Systems: NTSC or PAL can be selected Storage Setting: Recording Mode: Movie mode (MP4) Encode Profile: Offers 15 encoding formats and user customization Inject Logo: Select screen position from the pull-down menu and press to upload the inserted Logo file Add Head/Tail to Video: To add a head or tail to the video, press...
7.1.5 Local Storage Setting Storage device: Set local storage device Storage Setting: Enable Local Storage: Save record file Cycling Record: Enabling the cycle record function can prevent recording error when storage device is full Disk Select: When two or more storage devices are installed, the priority of the devices can be 7.1.6 Layout Manager Display Layout: Select the default screen display layout;...
7.2 System Configuration Operation 7.2.1 Change Host Name Go to [System Information]. Change host name and description, click [Apply] on the bottom right to apply change. 7.2.2 Change System Time Go to [System Information]. Change date and time using NTP service or manually.
7.2.4 Connect IP Camera Switch to [Discovery] in [Source Setting]. Cameras can be added automatically or manually. 7.2.4.1 Automatic Search Ensure the camera is connected to the host. Detect Network Camera: Click [Refresh] to detect network camera. A appears in the status field when a device is detected or added.
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7.2.4.3 Network Camera Information Switch to “Search” on “Video Source Setting”. Select the camera. 1. Enter the username and password to connect the network camera. Images can be captured with the camera once the login details are accepted. 2.
7.2.5 Volume adjustment Open [Source Setting] To adjust Line in 1 and Line in 2 input audio, change . Mic1 and Mic2 are interchangeable. To adjust HDMI1 and HDMI2 audio, change the HDMI input volume The volume of the audio source can be adjusted from 0 to 50 ...
Click [Upload] and return to Record Setting Check [Add Head to Video]/[Add End to Video] Click [OK] on the bottom right of [Save Setting] to apply settings [Remark] Click to view supported file formats 7.2.7 Storage Device Setting Open [Local Storage Setting] For initial hard disk installation, follow the following installation instructions: ...
7.2.8 Layout Management Open [Display Layout]. This window enables users to add, delete, or reset screen layout. Add Layout templates 7.2.8.1 Select a layout from the top section. Drag the left channel into the right section. If a small triangle icon is available at the bottom right corner of the grey frame in the panel, click the icon to freely enlarge, shrink, or move the frame.
Delete Layout templates 7.2.8.2 Display and delete the preset and user-defined layouts. Click [Delete] at the bottom of the layout. A reminder will appear. Click [OK] to delete the layout. Change Display Layout/Record Layout 7.2.8.3 Select a layout as one of the 9 presets. ...
Edit Lecture Information 7.2.9.3 Select lecture and click to access [Edit Lecture Information]. Enter lecture information and click [Submit] to complete editing. 7.2.10 Edit Lecture Keynote Select lecture and click to access [Edit Lecture Information]. Edit Lecture Keynote: Enter title in and click to apply the changes.
Check [Show Characters] to show the characters that are being typed to ensure that the password is properly set. [Remark] Re-log in once the administration account has been changed. 7.2.12 Startup Screen Go to [System Information]. Select the startup image to open the uploader window. ...
Before using the Director functions, following the below instructions to log in. Open the web browser on the PC and enter the VS-LC101/VS-LC102 IP address; e.g. http://192.168.1.150 Select [Director]. Enter the VS-LC101/VS-LC102 director username and password.
8.1.3 Director Screen Instructions - Record Setting 1 Video System: NTSC or PAL can be selected 2 Line out Loop Through: Activate/Deactivate line out loop through A high-frequency high-pitched sound is played back if audio from the speaker is picked up by the microphone, amplified, and retransmitted from the speaker;...
Timed: Set to automatically add a keynote at a set time while recording [Remark 1] When using PPT index, a keynote is automatically added each time a page is changed [Remark 2] Keynotes can be renamed or deleted in the Configuration. Refer to for detailed instructions 7.2.10 Edit Lecture Keynote 8.2.4 Network Camera Control...
Open the web browser on the PC and enter the IP address of VS-LC101/VS-LC102; e.g. http://192.168.1.150 Select [Viewer] Enter the VS-LC101/VS-LC102 Viewer username and password User: viewer Password: viewer Click [Login] to enter the Viewer page...
Chapter 10 Advanced Function Menu 10.1 Enable Automatic Recording Backup [Remark] When connecting to FTP for the first time, all courses saved will be uploaded. Thus, please proceed with FTP setup after the operation is complete 10.1.1 Set Up FTP Connection ...
10.1.2 Backup Setting Backup Mode: Set FTP Uploading IP Address/Port: FTP connection IP address and port number Folder: FTP folder name Anonymous Login: If the destination FTP does not require any usrname and password, please select the Enable Anonymous Login Username/Password: Set the desired login account and password Video Format: Upload the backup video format Backup Schedule: Pull-down menu to set the backup start time [After Recording...
10.2 Use RTP to Share Screen 10.2.1 Set RTP Sharing Open the browser and log into the system administration page Go to [Record Setting]. Change [Streaming Setting] as follows Streaming Mode: RTP Multicast Encode Profile: Dynamic Scene HD (1280 x 720) ...
Open VLC, click [Media] in the list at the top, select [Open Network Stream...] and enter the network streaming address to start viewing 10.2.3.2 Use VS-LC101/VS-LC102 for Connection and Viewing Press [Menu] on the remote control or panel to access the main menu ...
10.3 How to live stream This product supports live events online. It allows you to live stream via YouTube online. The steps are as follow: To start Enable YouTube live streaming Launch YouTube live streamin Create live schedule & get server address VS-LC102 setup Log in admin...
10.3.1 the YouTube live streaming Enable Log in your YouTube account Select [My Channel] => [Video Manager] Click [Live Events] => [Enable live streaming] ...
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To complete the account verification, select how you like to receive the verification code and enter your mobile phone number Enter the verification code received to complete the process ...
10.3.2 a live event Create Create a live event (Schedule a new event) Select the [Custom] Type, then enter the start time, end time and title of the event and click [Create event].
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Select a basic ingestion bitrate in the content capture setup. Any bitrate larger than 720P is not suggested Select [Other encoders] under [Select encoder]. Below [Copy and paste into your encoder] are [Stream Name] and [Primary Server URL]. Copy the data in the two sections and paste into VS-LC101/VS-LC102...
10.3.3 VS-LC101/VS-LC102 Configure Open a web and log in the VS-LC101/VS-LC102’s System Administration page Select [Record Setting] page and modify the setting as below Streaming Mode: WebCasting Encode Profile: Dynamic Scene SD (720x480). This setup need to match your setup...
10.3.4 live streaming Start Go back to YouTube’s [Video manager] and open [Live Control Room]. You can take a preview on this page and start live streaming Go back to [My Channel] and you can see the scheduled stream setting on the right ...
Press [C] on the remote control to insert a key note 10.4.1.2 Auto Adding Launch the web, and log in VS-LC101/VS-LC102 administration page Select [Record Setting] page, change the setting as follows Key Note: Select the time interval to add a key note...
10.5.2 Interface Description Main Screen 1 Device List: List of the available VS-LC101/VS-LC102 2 Discovery: Search for the available VS-LC101/VS-LC102 hosts 3 Settings: Change language and delay time for adding a key note after slide changes 4 Power: Close the software...
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Settings Screen 1 Change Language: Support English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese 2 Delay Settings: The delay time for adding a key note after slide changes 3 Reset to the default value...
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using VS-LC101/VS-LC102. If you have questions, please refer to related chapters and follow all the suggested solutions. If the problem still occurred, please contact our distributors or service center.
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PPT playback and recording. does not automatically add a key note VS-LC101/VS-LC102 will mark videos that have been uploaded to FTP, After switching the FTP which will not be automatically uploaded again. To upload the video to server, the video is not other FTP, you can upload files manually after FTP setup is complete.
Attachment 1 See table below for event icons for local teaching and teaching display screens during performing. I c o n F u n c t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n Network LAN connection failure Disconnected...
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Fit the frame Zoom in the channel to fit the frame. Fit width Zoom in the channel to fit the frame horizontally. Fit height Zoom in the channel to fit the frame vertically. Fit width and height Zoom in the channel to fit the frame both vertically and horizontally. Original image Output source image of the channel without adjustment.
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