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Lumens VC-A71P User Manual

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  • Page 1 VC-A71P/VC-A71PN 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 ....................4 Chapter 3 Function Introduction ................... 5 3.1 I/O functions Introduction .................. 5 3.2 Description of LED indicator ................7 3.3 Tally Lamp 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 Please use the product in the recommended operating environment, away from water or source of heat. Do not place the product in tilted position 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 Instruction for VC-A71P/VC-A71PN 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 6: Chapter 3 Function Introduction

    Chapter 3 Function Introduction 3.1 I/O functions Introduction 3.1.1 Front 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, please refer to 3.2 Description of indicator LED indicator...
  • Page 7 3.1.2 Back View <Remark> The figure is an example of VC-A71P. VC-A71PN does not support SDI output and USB. 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...

  • Page 8: 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 <Remark>The cooling fan is not available on VC-A71PN. Tripod deck lock The camera is mounted on a (specification) 1/4” - 20 UNC tripod hole When using the metal plates of accessories, remove 4 pieces of Rotatable foot...

  • Page 9: Chapter 4 Instruction For Installation

    Chapter 4 Instruction for installation 4.1 Camera dimension: 4.1.1.1 Camera front view and side view  Lengthx width x height: 232 x 188 x 189 mm  Weight: 3.0Kg (excluding the metal plate) 4.1.1.2 Camera base The camera base has tripod mount lock holes and can be installed on the tripod deckof a standard specification 1/4”-20 UNC.

  • Page 10: Preparation Before Installation

    4.2 Preparation before installation Installation and connection of the 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. 4.2.1 Ensure the safety of the installation environment.
  • Page 11 4.3.2.2 Metal Plate size diagram Metal plate A - machine side  Metal plate A locking screw Metal plate A - machine side...
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13 4.3.2.3 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 14 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 15: Connecting Devices

    A and B and push to the left to remove the machine 3. Then remove the screws on the hanger and the machine 4.4 Connecting devices 4.4.1 Connecting RS-232 With RS-232 in/out, at most 7 Lumens cameras can be connected.  RS-232 pins definition instructions...
  • Page 16 4.4.2 Connecting RS-422 With RS-422, at most 7 Lumens cameras can be connected. <Caution> When RS-422 connection is being used, do not use RS-232 connection.  RS-422 pins definition instructions...
  • Page 17  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 18: 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 19: 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 20 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level Function Descriptions Major Items Minor Items Adjustment Values 1. F1.6 2. F2 3. F2.2 4. F2.7 5. F3.2 6. F3.8 7. F4.5 8. F5.4 Adjustable when the Exposure Iris Pri 9. F6.3 mode is set to Iris Pri 10.
  • Page 21 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level Function Descriptions Major Items Minor Items Adjustment Values 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.
  • Page 22 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level Function Descriptions Major Items Minor Items Adjustment Values 1. 9 dB 2. 12 dB 3. 15 dB 4. 18 dB 5. 21 dB 6. 24 dB Max. limit value of electron Gain Limit 7. 27 dB gain 8.
  • Page 23 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level Function Descriptions Major Items Minor Items Adjustment Values Adjustable when the white Manual Blue 0 ~ C ~ 128 balance mode is set to Manual 1. Off Picture effect 2. Neg 3. B & W Sharpness 0 ~ A ~ 14 1.
  • Page 24 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level Function Descriptions Major Items Minor Items Adjustment Values Activate the reverse Pan Pan Flip On / Off direction Activate the reverse Tilt Tilt Flip On / Off direction 5 deg/sec 25 deg/sec 50 deg/sec Set the rotation speed of the 80 deg/sec Preset Speed...
  • Page 25 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level Function Descriptions Major Items Minor Items Adjustment Values This function can only be enabled in the Manual Focus (MF) mode When PTZ Assist is enabled and PTZ control is in operation, PTZ Assist On / Off the focus performs only once upon immediate execution.
  • Page 26 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level Function Descriptions Major Items Minor Items Adjustment Values When audio and video are out of sync, enable this feature to set the audio delay time Audio Delay On / Off <Remark>VC-A71PN does not support this setting Set audio delay time Audio Delay -1~-500ms...
  • Page 27 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level Function Descriptions Major Items Minor Items Adjustment Values When the function is enabled, the screen will Freeze when Motionless On / Off Preset is executed. Freeze will Preset be released after Preset is completed. Choose whether the control Control Port RS-232/RS-422...

  • Page 28: Chapter 6 Network Function Settings Description

    Chapter 6 Network Function Settings Description Connecting Camera to Network 6.1.1 Connecting to Internet Two common connection methods are shown below 1. Connecting via switch or router Network cable Network cable Switch or router Camera Computer 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 camera is 192.168.100.100.
  • Page 29 Password: 9999 6.1.3 Using Lumens VMS Software to View the Images <Remark> Lumens VMS is for VC-A71P only and cannot work with VC-A71PN  Open LUMENS VMS software (Please download from the Lumens official website)  Search for the camera: Press...
  • Page 30 Using RTSP Player to View the Images 6.1.4 <Remark> This is only applicable to VC-A71P. VC-A71PN does not support RTSP Streaming 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: ...

  • Page 31: 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 32 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 Display the screen currently captured by the camera Preview window <Remark>...
  • Page 33 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 34 Setting - System Setting 6.2.4 <Remark> The figure is an example of VC-A71P. VC-A71PN does not support Preview Window 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 1080P 59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25...
  • Page 35 Do not use “/” and “space” or special symbols Setting - System Setting - Output Signal Display when it is set to HDMI + streaming Streaming 1/Streaming VC-A71P supports 3 streaming outputs. Please refer to 6.2.5.1 2/Streaming 3 Streaming Parameter Setting for relevant settings <Remark>...
  • Page 36 6.2.5.1 Streaming parameter setting Function Streaming 1 Streaming 2 Streaming 3 Encode Format H.265 H.264 Resolution 4K /1080p / 720p 1080p / 720p 640 x 360 Frame Rate Setting according to the supported resolution Range 2,000 ~ 20,000 2,000 ~ 20,000 512 ~ 5,000 Bit Rate (kbps) Factory...
  • Page 37  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” ...
  • Page 38 Pan Tilt Zoom  Mode: Set the Pan/Tilt limit  Pan/Tilt Flip: Set Pan/Tilt flip  Preset Speed: Set the rotation speed of the cradle head when Preset is executed  PTZ Speed Comp: Set the Pan/Tilt moving speed to vary from the zoom position ...
  • Page 39 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 40 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 / offAudio Delay Audio Delay <Remark> VC-A71PN does not support this setting Set Audio Delay Time (-1~-500ms) Audio Delay Time(ms) <Remark>...
  • Page 41 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 on the RTMP service platform To upload to YouTube for live streaming, the audio function must be RTMP Setting...
  • Page 42 1. Set the field of SRT and then check the item to open SRT streaming After the SRT streaming is opened, it will be connected automatically upon startup 2. The port number must be set in the range above 1024 with a maximum value of 9999 The following port has been used by the camera.
  • Page 43 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 44 Setting – Maintenance - Security 6.2.13 Item Function Descriptions Enable/Disable 802.1x Protocol. Setting can be made after enabling. 802.1x Setting <Remark> In order to enable this function, the router must support 802.1x Protocol. Setting - Maintenance - System Service 6.2.14 Item Function Descriptions Reset to the default...
  • Page 45 Setting - Maintenance - Reboot 6.2.15 Item Function Descriptions Reboot Reboot immediately Disable Disable the reboot settings Set the daily reboot time Daily reboot <Remark> Please go to Settings - Time to complete the SNTP server synchronization to set daily reboot Timing Reboot Set the timing reboot time About...

  • Page 46: 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 59.94 3840x2160p 29.97 59.94 1920x1080p 29.97 59.94 1280x720p...

  • Page 47: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using VC-A71P/VC-A71PN. 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 48: 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/ VC-A71PN Model Number：4KPTZ 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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