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VC-A71SN Ultra HD camera (4K PTZ Video Camera) User Manual - English Version VCBC106d To download the latest versions of the Quick Start Guide, multilingual user manual, software, driver, etc., please visit Lumens https://www.MyLumens.com/support...
Chapter 1 Package Contents Camera M3 Screws Remote Control Silver x 8 / Black x 2 Power Cord Power Adapter RS-422 Connector Appearance may vary depending on country / region Metal Plate A Metal Plate B...
Chapter 2 Function Introduction 2.1 I/ O functions Introduction 2.1.1 Front View ○ ○ ○ ○ Item Function Descriptions Tally Light 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 2.3 Description indicator of LED indicator...
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2.1.2 Back View ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ LOCK ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 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 RS-232 input serial connection HDMI 2.0 output...
2.1.3 Bottom ○ ○ ○ Item Function Descriptions The cooling fan automatically controls its rotation speed and Mute cooling fan performs cooling in cope with the operation temperature of the machine Tripod lock hole The camera is mounted on a (specification) 1/ 4”-20 UNC tripod When using the metal plates of accessories, remove 4 pieces of Rotatable foot pad rotatable food pads on the bottom by rotating counterclockwise,...
Chapter 3 Instruction for installation 3.1 Camera Size 3.1.1 Camera Front View and Side View Length x Width x Height: 233 x 188 x 189 mm Weight: 3.0 Kg (without mental plates) 3.1.1.1 Bottom of Camera 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...
3.2 Preparation before installation Installation and connection of 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. 3.2.1 Ensure the safety of the installation environment. Please do not install the device on unstable ceiling or in a place where the device is in danger of falling to avoid any accident.
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Screw for locking on ceiling mounted hanger x 4 Drilling machine, screw driver, ladder 3.3.2.2 Metal Plate size diagram Metal plate A - machine side Metal plate A locking screw Metal plate A - machine side...
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Metal plate B - ceiling side Metal plate B Metal plate B locking bolt locking screw M3 threaded hole threaded hole threaded hole Metal plate B - ceiling side...
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3.3.2.3 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↑...
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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 <Note> (1) Please use the hanger that has obtained UL security approval (2) Please reserve the hole for the connecting wires of the camera 4.
A and B and push to the left to remove the machine Then remove the screws on the hanger and the machine 3.4 Connecting devices 3.4.1 RS-232 Connection With RS-232 in/ out, at most 7 Lumens cameras can be connected. RS-232 pins definition instructions...
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3.4.2 RS-422 Connection 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...
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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;...
Chapter 4 Remote Control and Setting Menu 4.1 Functions of remote control Item Description ➊ Power Power Switch ➓ Numeric Keys 0 - 9: Click to call the preset ➋ Preset: Appoint an ID (0 ~ 9) to save the Preset current position data ...
4.2 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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1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level Function Descriptions Major Items Minor Items Adjustment Values 2D NR Off/ 1/ 2/ 3 3D NR Off / LOW / Typ / Max The user may customize his/ her Image Mode Standard / LED / Custom desired image mode Adjustable when the Image mode is set to Custom.
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1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level Function Descriptions Major Items Minor Items Adjustment Values This function can be set in the Manual Manual/ Curve Tracking/ Focus (MF) mode Zoom Tracking Zoom Tracking Set the focus mode during lens zooming in Manual Focus mode This function can only be enabled in the Manual Focus (MF) mode When PTZ Assist is enabled and PTZ...
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1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level Function Descriptions Major Items Minor Items Adjustment Values Select to enable or disable Tally Lamp Tally Lamp On/Off function. Set whether the indicator is linked with RS232 command Normal (Not linked): The indicator light status and mode shall be set separately.
Chapter 5 Network Function Settings Description 5.1 Connecting Camera to Network 5.1.1 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 the camera is 192.168.100.100.
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For a first-time login, please refer to 5.2.3 Account Management to change the default password Lumens Network Camera Account: admin Password: 9999 (Default) 5.1.3 Using RTSP Player to View the Images <Remark> Supported when NDI|HX function is off (Please refer to 5.2.5 Setting - Video -...
5.1.4 Using NDI Studio Monitor to View the Images <Remark> Supported when NDI|HX function is on (Please refer to 5.2.5 Setting - Video - NDI|HX) For the NDI|HX operation, please download the latest NDI software from the NewTek website https:/ / www.newtek.com/ 5.2 Web Page Function Description 5.2.1 Login Screen Item...
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5.2.2 Viewing In Real Time <Remark> Preview pane is not supported when NDI is on Item Function Descriptions NDI ON NDI OFF 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 Display the screen currently captured by the Preview window camera...
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5.2.3 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...
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5.2.4 Setting - System Setting <Remark> Preview pane is not supported when NDI is on Item Function Descriptions Set the resolution of the camera, resolutions supported by the camera are as follows: 3840x2160 59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25 fps 1080p 59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25 Resolution 720p 59.94 / 50...
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5.2.5 Setting - Video <Remark> Preview pane is not supported when NDI is on Item Function Descriptions Modify the camera name Camera names are limited to 1 - 12 characters Please mix uppercase and lowercase letters or numbers Camera ID for characters.
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The name can contain commas (,) to distinguish different groups Example: default, 123, abc means this machine belongs to three groups at the same time (default/ 123/ abc) Set NDI HX 2/ HX3/ Off NDI HX 2/ HX3: Support NDI (ONVIF cannot find devices, and RTSP/ RTMP/ RTMPS/ MPEG-TS/ SRT NDI|HX streams cannot be used.)
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5.2.6 Setting - Camera <Remark> Preview pane is not supported when NDI is on 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.
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Focus Mode: Select manual/automatic focus Focus Range: The focusing range is adjustable when the focus mode is set to “Manual” AF Sensitivity: Set automatic focus sensitivity AF Frame: Set automatic focus range Zoom Tracking: Set the focus mode during lens zooming in Manual Focus mode ...
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<Remark> First default position = Preset 0 Motionless Preset: When the function is enabled, the screen will Freeze when Preset is executed. Freeze will be released after Preset is completed D-Zoom Limit: Set the D-Zoom Limit, x1 - x12 ...
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3D NR 3D noise reduction settings Image mode The user may customize his/ her desired image mode When no custom setting is needed, reset the picture parameters back to the Image Mode Load factory default by selecting this item Gamma Gamma Level adjustment;...
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5.2.9 Setting - Network Item Function Descriptions Network setting of camera. Change of setting is available when Network DHCP function is closed. Copy the RTMP web address provided by the RTMP service platform and paste it to the RTMP connection address to RTMP/ RTMPS publish the camera images on the RTMP service platform Setting...
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Set MPEG-TS format <Remark> The port setting range 1025 ~ 65535 MPEG-TS Setting <Remark> The following port is used by the camera. Setting of the port may not connect correctly 1935, 8080, 8554, 8556, 8557, 9090 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...
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For the upgrade method, please download the FW upgrade manual from FW Upgrade Lumens official website <Remark> Update takes about 2 - 3 minutes <Remark> Please do not operate or turn off the power of the device during the update to avoid firmware update failure 5.2.12...
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5.2.13 Setting - Maintenance - System Service Item Function Descriptions Select the reset button to resume the factory default setting as the web page Factory Reset setting The web page setting parameters can be exported from the computer and Setting Profile imported/applied to another camera Communication Communication protocol related settings for the use of connecting RS-232/...
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5.2.15 About Item Function Descriptions Camera ID Display the camera name Firmware Version Display the firmware version of the camera Detail Information Display firmware version-related information Serial Number Display the camera serial No. Display the running time of the camera (the time will be reset when the Uptime camera is rebooted or turned off)
Chapter 6 DIP Switch Setting 6.1 DIP SWITCH 6.1.1 OUTPUT Switch (Switch to different output resolutions) To switch via the OSD/ RS-232 Command is also available based on the last executed action Output Frame Rate Resolution 59.94 3840x2160p 29.97 59.94 1920x1080p 29.97 59.94...
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using VC-A71SN. 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 1.
Chapter 8 Safety Instructions Always follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the product: 1 Operation 1.1 Please use the product in the recommended operating environment, away from water or source of heat 1.2 Do not place the product on a tilted or unstable trolley, stand or table. 1.3 Please clean the dust on the power plug prior to usage.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Manufacturer:Lumens Digital Optics Inc. Product Name:VC-A71SN 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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