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  • Page 1 VC-A71P 4K PTZ Video Camera User Manual - English 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 ................8 3.3 Tally Lamp Function Description................. 8 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 setting up and using this product: 1 Operation 1.1 Please use the product in the recommended operating environment. 1.2 Do not place this 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 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. Caution Risk of Electric Shock Please do not open it by yourself.

  • Page 6: Chapter 2 Package Contents

    Chapter 2 Package Contents Instruction for VC-A71P 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...

  • Page 7: Chapter 3 Function Introduction

    Chapter 3 Function Introduction 3.1 I/O functions Introduction 3.1.1 Front View Item Function Descriptions Tally Lamp Display the Tally Lamp status of the camera Camera lens 30x HD camera lens Power LED Display the status of the camera, please refer to 3.2 Description of indicator LED indicator Standby LED...
  • Page 8 3.1.2 Back View Item Function Descriptions RS-232 output port, at most 7 cameras can be connected in a RS-232 output serial connection RS-232 input port, at most 7 cameras can be connected in a serial RS-232 input connection HDMI 2.0 output HDMI 2.0 output (Audio output supported) RS-422 connecting port, at most 7 cameras can be connected in a RS-422 port...

  • Page 9: Description Of Led Indicator

    3.1.3 Bottom Item Function Descriptions Mute cooling fan The cooling fan automatically controls its rotation speed and performs cooling in cope with the operation temperature of the machine Tripod deck lock The camera is mounted on a (specification) 1/4” - 20 UNC tripod deck hole When using the metal plates of accessories, remove 4 pieces of Rotatable foot...
  • Page 10 p = 6: Green light (full-brightness) p = 7: Orange light (full-brightness)

  • Page 11: Chapter 4 Instruction For Installation

    Chapter 4 Instruction for installation 4.1 Preparation before installation Installation and connection of VC-A71P 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 12 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 13 4.2.2.3 Max. rotation dimension of camera 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...
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16 Metal plate A - machine side  Metal plate A locking screw...
  • Page 17 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 2 meter away from the object to be captured. Please adjust for a best distance according to the magnification of the lens Projector 2 meter ↑...
  • Page 18 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 ※ 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.
  • Page 19 4.2.2.7 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.

  • Page 20: Connecting Devices

    4.3 Connecting devices 4.3.1 Connecting RS-232 With RS-232 in/out, at most 7 Lumens cameras can be connected.  RS-232 pins definition instructions...
  • Page 21 4.3.2 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...
  • Page 22  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 23: 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-Manual / Turn on manual focus to adjust the focal Far/Near...

  • Page 24: Setting Menu

    5.1 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 25 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 Pri 9. F6.3 Iris Pri 10. F7.8 11. F9 12. F11 13. F13 14. F16 15.
  • Page 26 1/5000 1/5000 1/3000 1/3000 1/2500 1/2500 1/2000 1/1750 1/1500 1/1250 1/1000 1/1000 1/725 1/600 1/500 1/425 1/350 1/300 1/250 1/215 1/180 1/150 1/120 1/120 1/100 1/100 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.
  • Page 27 1. 9 dB 2. 12 dB 3. 15 dB 4. 18 dB 5. 21 dB 6. 24 dB Max. limit value of 7. 27 dB Gain Limit electron gain 8. 30 dB 9. 33 dB 10. 36 dB 11. 39 dB 12.
  • Page 28 Adjustable when the 0 ~ C ~ 128 white balance mode is Manual Blue set to Manual 1. Off 2. Neg Picture effect 3. B & W 0 ~ A ~ 14 Sharpness 1. Off 2. 1 2D NR 3. 2 4.
  • Page 29 Pan Right Limit 0 ~ 170 Limit the right angle -170 ~ 0 Limit the left angle Pan Left Limit 0 ~ 90 Limit the upward angle Tilt UP Limit Limit the downward -30 ~ 0 Tilt Down Limit angle Activate the reverse Pan On / Off Pan Flip...
  • Page 30 This function can only be enabled in the Manual Focus (MF) mode When PTZ Assist is enabled and PTZ control On / Off is in operation, the focus PTZ Assist performs only once upon immediate execution. The focus will not be triggered afterward when the scene changes Enable/Disable DHCP...
  • Page 31 Press [ENTER] to be in modify mode; select the item to be modified using the up and down keys, Gateway 192.168.100.254 and modify the value using the left and right keys or the numeric keys. Line In/Mic In Set Audio In Audio In On / Off Turn on/off audio output...
  • Page 32 Select the camera lens to return to the last Last operation/First operated position or the Initial Position default position first preset position after POWER ON. Control Device setting, Controller: for joystick Encoder / Controller Control Device Encoder: for tracking system When the function is enabled, the screen will Freeze when Preset is...
  • Page 33 1. 3840 x 2160/59.94p 2. 3840 x 2160/50p 3. 3840 x 2160/29.97p 4. 3840 x 2160/25p 5. 1080p/59.94 6. 1080p/50 Choose the output Output Mode 7. 1080p/29.97 resolution 8. 1080p/25 9. 720p/59.94 10. 720p/50 11. 720p/29.97 12. 720p/25 Resume the factory On / Off Factory Reset default setting...

  • Page 34: 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-A71P 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 35 6.1.2 Using the Browser to View the Images  Open the browser, and enter the URL of VC-A71P in the IP address bar e.g.: http://192.168.100.100 (default IP address)  Enter administrator’s account and password *For the first login, please refer to 6.2.3 User Management Modify...
  • Page 36 Using RTSP Player to View the Images 6.1.4 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 (1080P@H.265) => rtsp://camera IP:8554/hevc ...

  • Page 38: Web Page Function Description

    Web Page Function Description 6.2.1 Login Screen Item Function Descriptions Username Enter user account (default: admin) Enter user password (default: 9999) Password *For the first login, please refer to 6.2.3 User Management Modify default password Currently, the system supports English, Traditional Chinese and Language selection Simplified Chinese Save user account name and password to the browser.
  • Page 39 Viewing In Real Time 6.2.2 Item Function Descriptions Pan / Tilt setting Adjust the Pan/Tilt position of the camera screen Preset setting Select the number first and then select SAVE or LOAD Zoom ratio Adjust the zoom-in or zoom-out ratio via scroll bar Preview window Display the screen currently captured by the camera Power button...
  • Page 40 Account Management 6.2.3 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 41 Setting - System Setting 6.2.4 Item Function Descriptions Set the resolution of the camera, resolutions supported by the camera are as follows: 3840 x 2160 59.94 / 50 / 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.
  • Page 42  Please use a camera name by mixing uppercase and lowercase letters or numbers. Do not use “/” and “space” or special symbols Streaming 1/Streaming VC-A71P supports 3 streaming outputs. Please refer to 6.2.5.1 2/Streaming 3 for relevant settings Streaming Parameter Setting...
  • Page 43 Setting - Camera 6.2.6 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  Exposure Gain: The gain limit is adjustable when the exposure mode is set to ...
  • Page 44 Mode: Select the color temperature mode  White Balance  Auto  Indoor  Outdoor  One Push WB   Manual  Sodium Lamp 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 ...
  • Page 45 Setting - Picture 6.2.7 Item Function Descriptions Picture Effect Set picture effect, Off/Neg/Black and White 2D noise reduction 2D noise reduction settings settings 3D noise reduction 3D noise reduction settings settings Image mode The user may customize his/her desired image mode. When no custom setting is needed, reset the picture parameters back Image Mode Load to the factory default by selecting this item...
  • Page 46 Setting - Audio 6.2.8 Item Function Descriptions Open audio Turn on/off sound Soundtrack effect Set MIC In/Line In setting Audio Volume Adjust Volume Turn on / off Audio Delay Audio Delay Audio Delay Set Audio Delay Time (-1~-500ms) Time(ms) AAC / G.711 Encode Type Set Encode sample rate ...
  • Page 47 Setting - Network 6.2.9 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 RTMP Setting on the RTMP service platform To upload to YouTube for live streaming, the audio function must be...
  • Page 48 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 SNTP Setting Set SNTP Server IP Set HTTP port. The default Port value is 80 Port Setting <Remark>...
  • Page 49 Setting - Maintenance - Upgrading Firmware 6.2.11 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 Setting - Maintenance - Incident Log 6.2.12 Item Function Descriptions...
  • Page 50 Setting - Maintenance - System Service 6.2.13 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 Setting File and imported/applied to another camera Protocol Setting...
  • Page 51 Serial No. Display the camera serial No.

  • Page 52: Chapter 7 Dip Switch Setting

    Chapter 7 DIP Switch Setting 7.1 DIP SWITCH 7.1.1 OUTPUT Switch (Switch to different output resolutions) To switch via the OSD/ RS-232 Command is also available based on the last executed action Resolution Frame Rate 59.94P 3840 x 2160 29.97P 59.94P 1920 x 1080 29.97P...

  • Page 53: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using VC-A71P. 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.

  • Page 54: Supplier's Declaration Of Conformity 47 Cfr § 2.1077 Compliance Information

    Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Manufacturer：Lumens Digital Optics Inc. Product Name：VC-A71P Model Number：4K PTZ Video 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.

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