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VC-A50PN
PTZ Video Camera
Installation Guide - English
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  • Page 1 VC-A50PN PTZ Video Camera Installation Guide - 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 ® is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Copyright Information ...................... 2 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions ..................3 Chapter 2 Package Contents ................... 4 Chapter 3 Product Overview ................... 5 Overview ............................5 Description of LED indicator ......................5 Chapter 4 Instruction for installation ................6 Preparation before installation .......................

  • Page 3: 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.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Safety Instructions

    Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Always follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the Document Camera: Operation Please use the product in the recommended operating environment, away from water or source of heat Do not place the product on a tilted or unstable trolley, stand or table. Please clean the dust on the power plug prior to usage.

  • Page 5: Chapter 2 Package Contents

    Chapter 2 Package Contents VC-A50PN Instruction for installation Remote Control  Power Cord Power Adapter RS-422 Connector Appearance may vary depending on country/region Metal Plate A Metal Plate B M3 Screws silver x 8, black x 2 English - 4...

  • Page 6: Chapter 3 Product Overview

    Chapter 3 Product Overview 3.1 Overview Front View 1. Camera lens 2. Power LED indicator 3. Standby LED indicator 4. Audio In 5. USB port (for FW update) Back View 6. Power input 7. NDI|HX / Network port (supporting IEEE 802.3at PoE+ power) 8.

  • Page 7: Chapter 4 Instruction For Installation

    Chapter 4 Instruction for installation 4.1 Preparation before installation Installation and connection of VC-A50PN 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 8 4.2.2 I would like to install VC-A50PN on the ceiling 4.2.2.1 Prepare for the parts and equipment required during the installation 1. Accessories of VC-A50PN 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 9 4.2.2.4 Size Diagram 1. Metal plate A - machine side Metal plate A locking screw Metal plate A - machine side English - 8...
  • Page 10 2. Metal plate B - ceiling side Metal plate B locking Metal plate B locking screw bolt M3 threaded hole M3 threaded hole M3 threaded hole Metal plate B - ceiling side English - 9...
  • Page 11 3. Bottom of machine 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.
  • Page 12 4.2.2.6 Installation steps 1. Please adjust resolution on DIP switch at first <Remark> Please refer to Chapter 8 DIP Switch Setting for the relevant descriptions on DIP switch. 2. Fix the metal plate A on the machine base with 4 M3 silver screws 3.

  • Page 13: Connecting Devices

    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 14 Connecting to an HDTV/computer monitor (HDMI) 4.3.1.2 HDMI cable Monitor HDTV Connecting to Internet 4.3.1.3 Ethernet cable Router or Hub <Remark 1> VC-A50PN can be used with browsers, VLC and QuickTime after it is connected to the Internet. <Remark 2> VC-A50PN supports PoE power supply when coupled with an IEEE 802.3at router or hub.
  • Page 15 Connecting AUDIO IN 4.3.1.4 Audio audio mixer <Remark 1> Set the [Audio In] in the OSD to reflect the input device 4.3.2 Controlling VCs with the computer Connecting to one computer for connection between VCs (RS-232 in/out) 4.3.2.1 <Remark> With RS-232 in/out, at most 7 VCs can be connected. Connecting to one computer for connection between VCs (RS-422) 4.3.2.2 <Remark>...
  • Page 16 4.3.3 Use of VC-A50PN with Internet Connection 4.3.3.1 Setup before use  Connecting the screen through HDMI output.  Press [MENU] on the Remote Control to display the OSD menu.  Shift down to [Ethernet] to modify and confirm the IP address DHCP: Enable/disable the dynamic host configuration protocol IP Address: Confirm or modify the IP address of VC-A50PN Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 17: 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 Choose 1 ~ 3 of VC-A50PN select Focus- Turn on manual focus to adjust the focal Manual /...

  • Page 18: 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 19 1. F1.6 2. F2 3. F2.2 4. F2.7 5. F3.2 6. F3.8 7. F4.5 8. F5.4 Iris Pri Iris setting 9. F6.3 10. F7.8 11. F9 12. F11 13. F13 14. F16 15. F18 1. 0dB 2. 2 dB 3. 4 dB 4.
  • Page 20 1. F1.6 2. F2 3. F2.2 4. F2.7 5. F3.2 6. F3.8 7. F4.5 8. F5.4 Manual Iris Manually set the iris 9. F6.3 10. F7.8 11. F9 12. F11 13. F13 14. F16 15. F18 1. 8 dB 2. 10 dB 3.
  • Page 21 Adjustable when the white balance Manual Blue 0~ C~128 mode is set to Manual 1. Off Set the picture effect Picture effect 2. Neg 3. B & W Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the image 0~ C~15 1. Auto 2. Off 3.
  • Page 22 On/Off Pan Flip Activate the reverse Pan command On/Off Activate the reverse Tilt command Tilt Flip 1. 5 per second 2. 15 per second 3. 25 per second 4. 35 per second Set the rotation speed of the cradle Preset Speed 5.
  • Page 23 On / Off Turn on/off the infrared reception IR Receive When the function is enabled, the Motionless screen will Freeze when Preset is On / Off executed. Freeze will be released after Preset Preset is completed. Tally Lamp Enable / Disable Turn on/off the Tally Mode English / Chinese Language...

  • Page 24: Chapter 6 Descriptions Of Major Functions

    Chapter 6 Descriptions of Major Functions 6.1 I would like to switch to VC-A50PN 1. Press [Camera 1 ~ 3] on the remote control to select VC-A50PN.  Camera 1 ~ 3 is selected with IR SELECT. 6.2 I would like to save the current lens position data 1.

  • Page 25: I Would Like To Set The Image Mode

    focus. When the environment is too dark to enable auto focus or fixed objects have to be shot in different brightness, AF Sensitivity can be set to [Low]. 1. Press [MENU] to activate the setting menu. 2. Press [] or [] to select [Auto Focus]. 3.

  • Page 26: Chapter 7 Network Function Settings Description

    Chapter 7 Network Function Settings Description 7.1 Web System Requirements Web Browser Internet Explorer 11 and above  FireFox 59.0.2 and above  Chrome 65.0.3325.181 and above  Edgi 41.16299.15 and above  Safari 11.0.3 and above  7.2 Online IP Camera 7.2.1 Connecting to Internet Two common connection methods are shown below...
  • Page 27 <Remark> 1. “WebPlugin” must be installed before the first use. Please install the program after downloading according to instructions on the screen (as shown in the following figure) 2. Please login the computer as Administrator to install it 3. After completing installation, please refresh the page. English - 26...

  • Page 28: Web Page Function Description

    7.3 Web Page Function Description 7.3.1 Login Screen Username: Enter user account Password: Enter user password Select Language: Select language from English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese Remember password: Remember the password so that you do not need to type it next time Login: Log into the administrator screen on the website...
  • Page 29 7.3.3 Account management screen VC-A50PN 1. Enter new username and password 2. Set the permissions: Description for permissions is listed in the following table 3. Apply 4. List of accounts: Edit: Change password and permission of new account Delete: Delete new account <Remark>...
  • Page 30 7.3.5 Setting - camera VC-A50PN 1. Rotate camera lens angle 2. Save/Read preset 3. Adjust image size 4. Adjust camera settings. Please refer to 7.3.6 Settings - Advanced Camera Setting 5. Preset Save Settings –Advanced Camera Setting 7.3.6 1.. Exposure: ...
  • Page 31 Iris: Iris setting   WDR: WDR settings Shutter Speed: Shutter settings  2. White Balance:  Mode: Select the color temperature mode  Open Push Trigger: Single color temperature execution adjustment  Manual Red/Blue: Manually adjust blue/red color temperature 3.
  • Page 32 9. Brightness: Adjustable when Image Mode is set to Custom, similar to OSD 10. Contrast: Adjustable when Image Mode is set to Custom, similar to OSD 11. Saturation: Adjustable when Image Mode is set to Custom, similar to OSD 12. Sharpness: Adjust the sharpness of the image Settings –...
  • Page 33 7.3.9 Settings- Date/ Time Setting VC-A50PN 1. Current camera date and time 2. Set the Time: Manual setting/synchronous computer time/synchronous SNTP server time/time of automatic adjustment of daylight saving 3. Preset Save <Remark> SNTP server address: Please change in network setting 7.3.10 Setting -- Network and Port Setting 1.
  • Page 34 7.3.11 Maintenance VC-A50PN 1. Firmware Upload 2. Error Log 3. Factory Reset English - 33...

  • Page 35: Chapter 8 Dip Switch Setting

    Chapter 8 DIP switch setting <Note> Please turn off the machine before changing DIP switch setting. 8.1 DIP SWITCH 8.1.1 OUTPUT Switch Output Mode Setting Output Mode Setting 1920x1080/60p 1920x1080/50p 1920x1080/30p 1920x1080/25p 1920x1080/60i 1920x1080/50i 1280x720/60p 1280x720/50p 1080/59.94p 1080/59.94i 1080/29.97p 720/59.94p 8.1.2 IR SELECT Setting 8.1.3 Camera Address Selector...

  • Page 36: Rs-422 Connection

    8.1.4 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 DIP 4 Reserved 8.2 RS-422 Connection...
  • Page 37 8.2.2 Use RS-422 Connection 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; then use flat screw driver to fix it 3.

  • Page 38: Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 9 Troubleshooting This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using VC-A50PN. 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. Problems Solutions Boot without power...

  • Page 39: 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-A50PN Model Number：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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