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VC-A61P
HD camera
(PTZ Video Camera)
User Manual - English
[Important]
To download the latest version of Quick Start
Guide, multilingual user manual, software, or
driver, etc., please visit Lumens
https://www.MyLumens.com/support

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  • Page 1 VC-A61P HD camera (PTZ Video Camera) User Manual - English [Important] To download the latest version of Quick Start Guide, multilingual user manual, software, or driver, etc., please visit Lumens https://www.MyLumens.com/support...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Copyright Information ..................2 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions ................. 3 Chapter 2 Package Contents ................5 Chapter 3 Function Introduction ..............6 3.1 I/O functions Introduction ..................6 3.2 Description of LED indicator ................7 3.3 Tally Indicator Light Function Description ............7 Chapter 4 Instruction for installation .............

  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    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.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Safety Instructions

    Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Always follow these safety instructions when using the product: 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.

  • Page 5: Fcc Warning

     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. Caution Risk of Electric Shock Please do not open it by yourself Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back).

  • Page 6: Chapter 2 Package Contents

    Chapter 2 Package Contents Instruction for VC-A61P Remote Control installation Quick Installation Guide Power Cord Power Adapter RS-422 Connector Appearance may vary depending on country/region Metal Plate A Metal Plate B M3 Screws Silver x8 / Black x2 English - 5...

  • Page 7: Chapter 3 Function Introduction

    Chapter 3 Function Introduction 3.1 I/O functions Introduction Front View Back View Item Function Descriptions Tally indicator light Display the tally light status of the camera Camera lens 30x HD camera lens Power LED Display the status of the camera indicator Standby LED Display the status of the camera...

  • Page 8: Description Of Led Indicator

    3.2 Description of LED indicator Status Power Standby Startup in progress Green light Orange light (initialization) In use Green light No indicator In standby mode No indicator Orange light 3.3 Tally Indicator Light Function Description 3.3.1 The tally indicator light function may be enabled through the control of RS-232 command.

  • Page 9: Chapter 4 Instruction For Installation

    Chapter 4 Instruction for installation 4.1 Preparation before installation Installation and connection of VC-A61P 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.
  • Page 10 4.2.2 I would like to install the camera on the ceiling 4.2.2.1 Prepare for the parts and equipment required during the installation 1. Accessories in the box (metal plates A, B, M3 screw silver x 8, black x 2) 2. Screw for locking on ceiling mounted hanger x 4 3.
  • Page 11 4.2.2.4 Size Diagram 1. Bottom of 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 English - 10...
  • Page 12 Metal Plate size diagram Metal plate B - ceiling side  Metal plate B locking bolt Metal plate B locking screw M3 threaded hole M3 threaded hole M3 threaded hole Metal plate B - ceiling side English - 11...
  • Page 13 Metal plate A - machine side  Metal plate A locking screw Metal plate A - machine side English - 12...
  • Page 14 4.2.2.5 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 Projector 1 meter ↑...
  • Page 15 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) And then secure with 2 M3 silver screws and 1 M3 black screw...

  • Page 16: Connecting Devices

    4.3 Connecting devices 4.3.1 Connecting to PC (video conference) SDI supports the audio output of 48 KHz only HDMI Cable SDI Cable 4.3.2 Connecting to an HDTV/computer monitor (HDMI) HDMI cable English - 15...
  • Page 17 4.3.3 Connecting to Internet For details of web page connection setting and description, please refer to Chapter 6 Network Function Settings Description Network cable Router or Hub 4.3.4 Connecting AUDIO IN Set the [Audio In] in the OSD to reflect the input device Audio Cable MIC or audio mixer English - 16...
  • Page 18 4.3.5 Connecting RS-232 With RS-232 in/out, at most 7 Lumens cameras can be connected.  RS-232 pins definition instructions English - 17...
  • Page 19 4.3.6 Connecting RS-422 With RS-422, at most 7 Lumens cameras can be connected. <Note> When RS-422 connection is being used, do not use RS-232 connection.  RS-422 pins definition instructions English - 18...
  • Page 20  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;...

  • Page 21: Chapter 5 Remote Control And Setting Menu

    Chapter 5 Remote Control and Setting Menu 5.1 Functions of remote control <Remark> The below functions are listed alphabetically. Item Description ,,, Move the lens Back Light Turn on/off back light compensation Camera select Choose Camera ID 1 ~ 3 Focus- Turn on manual focus to adjust the focal Manual /...

  • Page 22: Setting Menu

    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. 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level Function Descriptions Major Items Minor Items Adjustment Values 1. Full Auto 2.
  • Page 23 1/90 1/75 1/60 1/50 1/30 1/25 1/15 1/12 1. F1.6 2. F2 3. F2.2 4. F2.7 5. F3.2 6. F3.8 7. F4.5 Adjustable when the 8. F5.4 Exposure mode is set to Iris Iris Pri 9. F6.3 10. F7.8 11. F9 12.
  • Page 24 1. 0 dB 2. 3 dB 3. 6 dB 4. 9 dB 5. 12 dB 6. 15 dB 7. 18 dB Adjustable when the 8. 21 dB Exposure mode is set to Manual Gain 9. 24 dB Manual 10. 27 dB 11.
  • Page 25 1. F1.6 2. F2 3. F2.2 4. F2.7 5. F3.2 6. F3.8 7. F4.5 8. F5.4 Manually set the iris Manual Iris 9. F6.3 10. F7.8 11. F9 12. F11 13. F13 14. F16 15. F18 16. Close 1. 9 dB 2.
  • Page 26 1. F3.2 2. F3.8 3. F4.5 4. F5.4 Max. limit value of iris Iris Limit 5. F6.3 6. F7.8 7. F9 8. F11 1. Off 2. 1 3. 2 4. 3 Select the color temperature 1. Auto mode 1. 4000k ~ 7000k 2.
  • Page 27 1. Off 2. Low 3D NR 3. Typ 4. Max 1. Default The user may customize Image Mode 2. Custom his/her desired image mode Adjustable when the Image mode is set to Custom. After selected, the Image Mode ENTER corresponding Image mode Load parameters will be read and applied to Custom...
  • Page 28 5 deg/sec 25 deg/sec 50 deg/sec Set the rotation speed of the 80 deg/sec cradle head when Preset is Preset Speed 120 deg/sec executed 160 deg/sec 200 deg/sec 300 deg/sec Set the Pan/Tilt moving PTZ Speed speed to vary from the zoom On / Off Comp position...
  • Page 29 Press [ENTER] to be in modify mode; select the item to be modified using the up and down keys, and modify Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 the value using the left and right keys or the numeric keys. Press [ENTER] to be in modify mode;...
  • Page 30 When the function is enabled, the screen will Freeze when Preset is Motionless On / Off executed. Freeze will be Preset released after Preset is completed. Choose whether the control interface used is RS-232 or Control Port RS-232/RS-422 RS-422 VISCA/Pelco D Protocol Choose the transmission Baud Rate...

  • Page 31: Chapter 6 Network Function Settings Description

    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 VC-A61P is 192.168.100.100. 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...
  • Page 32 6.1.2 Using the Browser to View the Images  Open the browser, and enter the URL of VC-A61P in the IP address bar e.g.: http://192.168.100.100 (default IP address)  Enter administrator’s account and password Lumens IP Camera  Account: admin ...
  • Page 33 6.1.4 Using RTSP Player to View the Images 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 Streaming => rtsp://camera IP:8554/hevc ...

  • Page 34: Web Page Function Description

    6.2 Web Page Function Description 6.2.1 Login Screen Item Function Descriptions Username Enter user account (default: admin) Password Enter user password (default: 9999) Currently, the system supports English, Traditional Chinese and Language selection Simplified Chinese Save user account name and password to the browser. When you log Remember password in next time, there is no need to re-enter them Login...
  • Page 35 6.2.2 Viewing In Real Time Item Function Descriptions Pan / Tilt setting Adjust the Pan/Tilt position of the camera screen Zoom ratio Adjust the zoom-in or zoom-out ratio via scroll bar Preview window Display the screen currently captured by the camera Preset setting Select the number first and then select SAVE or LOAD Power button...
  • Page 36 6.2.3 Account Management Item Function Descriptions Add user account Enter a user name and password to add a new user Set the new account management permissions User Type Admin Operator Viewer View images Permission setting Settings Account management Applying setting Add the newly created user to the list of account Edit: Modify the user password and permissions List of accounts...
  • Page 37 6.2.4 Setting-System Setting Item Function Descriptions Set the resolution of the camera, resolutions supported by the camera are as follows: 3840 x 2160 29.97/25 fps Resolution 1080P 59.94/50/29.97/25 fps 720P 59.94/50/29.97/25 fps After switching to the resolution, the camera will restart. Please refresh the browser After the setting has been modified, select this button to apply the Apply...
  • Page 38  Please use a camera name by mixing uppercase and lowercase letters or numbers. Do not use “/” and “space” or special symbols Streaming 1/ VC-A61P supports 3 streaming outputs. Please refer to 6.2.5.1 Streaming 2/ for relevant settings Streaming Parameter Setting...
  • Page 39 IP Ratio Setting according to the supported resolution 6.2.6 Setting - Camera Item Function Descriptions Zoom ratio Adjust the zoom-in or zoom-out ratio via scroll bar Mode: Select exposure mode (Automatic/Shutter Priority/Aperture  Priority/Manual) Exposure Comp. Level: Select exposure compensation level ...
  • Page 40  Mode: Select manual/automatic focus Focus Range: The focusing range is adjustable when the focus  mode is set to “Manual” Focus AF Sensitivity: Set automatic focus sensitivity  AF Frame: Set automatic focus range  Mirror Mirror: Set automatic flip mode ...
  • Page 41 6.2.8 Setting - Audio Item Function Descriptions Open audio Turn on/off sound Soundtrack effect Set MIC In/Line In setting Volume Adjust Volume Set Encode sample rate  48 KHz (AAC) Encode sample rate 44.1 KHz (AAC)   16 KHz (G.711) ...
  • Page 42 6.2.9 Setting - Network Item Function Descriptions Network setting of camera. Change of setting is available when DHCP Network 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 RTMP Setting To upload to YouTube for live streaming, the audio function must be...
  • Page 43 <Remark> SNTP server address: Please change in network setting 6.2.11 Setting - Maintenance - Upgrading Firmware Item Function Descriptions The camera firmware may be upgraded via web page. For the upgrade Firmware Update method, please download the FW upgrade manual from Lumens official website English - 42...
  • Page 44 6.2.12 Setting - Maintenance - Incident Log Item Function Descriptions Event Logs If the camera encounters errors, an error code log will be established 6.2.13 Setting - Maintenance - System Service Item Function Descriptions Reset to the default Select the reset button to resume the factory default setting as the web value page setting The web page setting parameters can be exported from the computer...
  • Page 45 About 6.2.14 Item Function Descriptions Camera name Display the camera name Firmware Version Display the firmware version of the camera Serial No. Display the camera serial No. English - 44...

  • Page 46: Chapter 7 Dip Switch Setting

    Chapter 7 DIP Switch Setting 7.1 DIP SWITCH 7.1.1 OUTPUT Switch To switch via the OSD/ RS-232 Command is also available based on the last executed action Resolution Frame Rate 29.97 3840 x 2160 59.94 1920 x 1080 29.97 59.94 1280 x 720 29.97 Reserved...

  • Page 47: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using VC-A61P. 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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