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VC-A50P 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 http://www.MyLumens.com/...
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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 Light Engine 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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FCC Warning This HD Camera has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Article 15 -J of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation.
Chapter 2 Package Contents VC-A50P 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 English - 5...
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 Network port (supporting IEEE 802.3at PoE+ power) 8.
Chapter 4 Instruction for installation 4.1 Preparation before installation Installation and connection of VC-A50P 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.
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4.2.2 I would like to install VC-A50P on the ceiling 4.2.2.1 Prepare for the parts and equipment required during the installation 1. Accessories of VC-A50P 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.
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4.2.2.4 Size Diagram 1. Metal plate A - machine side Metal plate A locking screw Metal plate A - machine side English - 9...
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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 - 10...
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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.
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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.
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.
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<Remark 1> VC-A50P can be used with browsers, Lumens VMS, VLC and QuickTime after it is connected to the Internet. <Remark 2> For use of Lumens VMS, please refer to the User Manual for Software. <Remark 3> VC-A50P supports PoE power supply when coupled with an IEEE 802.3at router or hub.
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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>...
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Chapter 7 Network Function Settings Description. [Remark 2] In addition to browsers, other software such as Lumens VMS, VLC and QuickTime can be used for operation. [Remark 3] For operation of Lumens VMS, please download the software and its user manual from Lumens...
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-A50P select Focus- Turn on manual focus to adjust the focal...
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.
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Select the color temperature mode 1. Auto 1. 4000k ~ 7000k 2. Indoor 2. 3200k 3. Outdoor 3. 5800k 4. One Push WB 4. 1700k ~ 10000k 5. ATW 5. 1700k ~ 10000k 6. Manual 6. Custom 7. Sodium Lamp Mode 7.
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Saturation Adjustable in the Custom Mode 0~ C~25 1. Off 2. Type 1 3. Type 2 Black Level Adjustable in the Custom Mode 4. Type 3 5. Type 4 6. Type 5 Gamma Adjustable in the Custom Mode 0~ C~3 Skin tone setting, adjustable in the Skin Tone 0~ C~5...
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Press [ENTER] to modify the items; select the item to be modified using left Gateway 192.168.100.254 and right arrow keys, and modify the value using numeric keys. Audio In Line In/Mic In Set Audio In Audio Enable On / Off Turn on/off audio output 0~C~10 Volume Setting...
Chapter 6 Descriptions of Major Functions 6.1 I would like to switch to VC-A50P 1. Press [Camera 1 ~ 3] on the remote control to select VC-A50P. Camera 1 ~ 3 is selected with IR SELECT. 6.2 I would like to save the current lens position data 1.
To shoot fast-moving objects, AF Sensitivity can be set to [High] or [Medium], which is applicable to quick 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.
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...
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3. After completing installation, please refresh the page. 7.2.3 Use VMS 1. Please download VMS software from Lumens website: http://www.MyLumens.com/support.php 2. After starting the software, use search function to find out available VC-A 50P, or add a known VC-A50P IP address 3.
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7.2.5 Use RTMP connection Support RTMP connection. If RTMP server is set up, RTMP connection function can also be opened Please log into VC-A50P webpage to change RTMP of network setting as described in 7.2.2 Use the Web Browser 7.3.9 Settings – Audio Setting <Remark>...
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...
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7.3.3 Account management screen VC-A50P 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>...
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Settings –Advanced Video Setting 7.3.5 VC-A50P 1. IP Ratio: Set IP Ratio, from 1 to 60 2. Force I Frame : Check this item to insert IDR frame into specified series flow and apply its setting. User’s setting will be reserved and displayed in GUI interface 3.
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7.3.6 Setting - camera VC-A50P 1. Rotate camera lens angle 2. Save/Read preset 3. Adjust image size 4. Adjust camera settings. Please refer to 7.3.7 Settings - Advanced Camera Setting 5. Preset Save Settings –Advanced Camera Setting 7.3.7 1.. Exposure: ...
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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. Focus: Mode: Select manual/automatic focus Focus Range: Set focus range ...
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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 – Audio Setting 7.3.9 VC-A50P 1.
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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 7.3.11 Setting -- Network and Port Setting 1.
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7.3.12 Maintenance VC-A50P 1. Firmware Upload 2. Error Log 3. Factory Reset 4. Set ONVIF command as “standard” or “custom” 5. NDI registration information English - 36...
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...
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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.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using VC-A50P. 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 servic e center.
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Manufacturer:Lumens Digital Optics Inc. Product Name:VC-A50P 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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