Auto tracking camera (ptz video camera) (36 pages)
Summary of Contents for Lumens VC-TR61
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VC-TR61/ VC-TR61N Auto Tracking Camera User Manual - English Version VVB100 To download the latest version of Quick Start Guide, multilingual user manual, software, or driver please visit the Lumens website: https://www.MyLumens.com/support...
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Chapter 1 Packing List USB 3.0 Cable-2m Power Adapter Power Cord Remote Control (Type B - Type A) Appearance may vary depending on country/ region M3 Screws Metal Plate A Metal Plate B 3 PIN-2 PIN Connector Silver x8/ Black x2 (For Japan only)
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Chapter 2 Product Appearance I/O interface Front Back 10 11 項目 功能說明 Main camera lens PTZ camera lens Panoramic camera lens When the camera is installed at a height above 2 Panoramic lens meters, we recommend adjusting the tilt position. Refer to 3.2.5 Tilting the Panoramic Lens LED indicators Displaying the status of the camera, refer to 2.2 LED...
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LED Indicators Status Power Standby Power not connected No light No light Startup in progress Green Orange (initialization) Power on (In use) Green No light Standby No light Orange Tracking / Framing mode Green Flickering Green Flickering Privacy mode Orange No light Tally Lamp The Tally lamp function can be enabled by an RS-232 command.
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Chapter 3 Installation Instructions 3.1 Scenario VC-TR61/ VC-TR61N supports a tracking range of 2-18m *For best tracking results, avoid placing images of people on posters or screens behind the subject. 3.2 Installation Instructions PTZ installation and connection requires special skills. It is important to securely install the device.
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Camera It is recommended that the camera should 1.5m↑ be set at a distance of more than 1.5 meters from the object to be captured. Adjust the position to achieve your required shooting angle. The Camera (including metal plates) weighs approximately 2.7 kg. For ceiling mountain, use a hanger that has obtained UL security approval to prevent the unit from falling down.
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For dimensions of the camera and metal plate, please refer to Chapter 7 Addendum (B) Installation steps 1. Fix the metal plate A to the camera base with 2. 4x M3 silver screws 3. Lock the metal plate B on ceiling mounted hanger ※Caution:...
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3.3 Connection 3.3.1 Connecting devices Ethernet port supports PoE+ (IEEE802.3at) 3.3.2 RS-232 Pin Definition Daisy Chain for up to 7 connected cameras Pin No.
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※Please refer to Note 1 for details. (or ON/ OFF) Voice Tracking VC-TR61/ VC-TR61N not supported ※Please refer to Note 1 for details. (or Trigger) ※Note 1: The labeling of buttons #14/ #15 may vary depending on the remote control version.
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Setting Menu Press [MENU] on the remote control to call the on-screen menu. Default is indicated in bold. Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Description Full Auto/ Shutter Mode Priority/ Iris Priority/ Exposure mode setting Manual/ White Board Turn on/off Exposure Exposure Comp On/ Off Compensation...
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Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Description Auto Tracking/ Auto Type Tracking Framing 3D NR Off / Low/ Typ/ Max 3D noise reduction Users can customize the selected Image Mode Default/ Custom image mode Adjustable when Image Mode set Gamma 0-C-3 to Custom Adjustable when Image Mode set...
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Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Description Changes the focusing zone to the selected mode Central area: focusing will be AF Frame Center Area/ All Area performed based on the center Full Frame: focusing will be calculated based on the full screen Focus mode during lens zooming Zoom tracking On/ Off...
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Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Description Pair the remote controller with the IR Select 1/ 2/ 3 camera. Tally Lamp On/ Off Enables the camera's tally lamp. Set whether the tally lamp is linked with RS232 commands. Normal (Not linked): The tally lamp and mode are set separately.
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Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Description Transmission speed of the control Baud Rate 9600/38400 signal The camera ID address can be VISCA Address manually assigned. 2160P 59.94/50/29.97/25 1080p 59.94/50/29.97/25 Output Mode Set the output resolution 720p 59.94/50/29.97/25 1080i 59.94/50 Factory Reset On/ Off Engage factory default settings...
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Chapter 5 Network setting and Web interface 5.1 Connecting Camera to Network 5.1.1 Connection Two common connection methods are shown below 1. Connect via switch or router Cat5e cable Cat5e cable Camera Ethernet Switch 2. Connect directly via an Ethernet cable. The computer's IP address must match the network segment used by the camera.
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Lumens IP Camera Account: admin Password: 9999 5.1.3 Use an RTSP Player to View Live Images Free software can be used for RTSP connection, such as VLC, Quick Time or PotPlayer. RTSP connection address formats are as follows: ...
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Web interface functions 5.2.1 Login Item Function Descriptions User name Enter user login credentials (default: admin) Enter user password (default: 9999) Please refer to 5.2.12 System-User to change the default Password password Save the user name and password. When you log in next time, Remember Me there is no need to re-enter them Language...
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5.2.2 Live View Item Function Descriptions Camera ID/ Display camera ID/ Location Location Please refer to 5.2.8 System-Device Preview screen Display the live view of the camera Preset setting Select the number first and then select Store or Load Pan/Tilt Adjust the Pan/Tilt position of the camera Zoom Zoom In/Zoom Out...
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5.2.3 Live View - Camera Setting Item Descriptions Mode: Exposure mode (Full Auto/ Shutter Pri/ Iris Pri/ Manual/ White Board) WDR: set the level to change the dynamic range of the picture Exposure Comp. Level: select exposure compensation level ...
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Mirror Mirror: Set image mirroring Flip: Set the mode at which the image is turned Pan/Tilt Limit: Enable to set the pan/tilt limit Pan/Tilt Flip: Set On to reverse the Pan/Tilt direction. Preset Speed: Set the rotation speed of the robotic head when a ...
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5.2.4 Tracking Item Descriptions Camera ID/Location Display camera ID/ location. Please refer to 5.2.8 System-Device PTZ preview Display the live view of the main lens. Panoramic preview Display the live view of the panoramic lens Set the tilt position for the panoramic lens Lens Tilt Direction Ensure the setting matches the actual installed tilt angle of the camera.
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Auto Framing: Auto Framing/ Partition Framing Sensitivity Set tracking sensitivity Tracking Speed Set tracking speed Target Lost Time Set a delay to take action after a tracking target is lost Target Lost Action Set the action after a tracking target is lost After a person enters the area for 3 seconds, tracking/ framing will be triggered ...
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Set Partition Tracking. Up to 4 zones can be set When a person enters the specific zone, the camera switches to the partition. Tracking will not be performed within the zone. Outside the zone, everywhere tracking will be active. 18.3 Partition Tracking Head Position: Set the head position of the person on the screen ...
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5.2.5 Audio Item Descriptions Select to enable Audio function Audio In: Line In Audio Enable Encode type: AAC Encode sample rate: 48KHz (AAC) Volume: Adjust Audio Volume Audio Delay Check to set the audio delay time (10 - -500 ms) Apply/ Cancel Apply/ Cancel Audio Settings...
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5.2.6 Stream NDI function is only applicable to the VC-TR61N. Item Descriptions Stream Supports 2 streams/ NDI/ Pnoramic live stream Stream settings Please refer to 5.2.6.1 Stream Settings. Select to enable RTSP Enable/ Disable Multicast Multicast is recommended when the stream is watched by more than 4 viewers Enable/Disable Password Authentication ...
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upon camera startup The port number must be set in the range above 1024 with a maximum value of 65535 The following ports are used by the camera. Setting the ports may result in connection issues. 8554, 8556, 8557, 8080, 9090, 1935 Latency can be set between 20-8000 microseconds.
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default of Access Manager includes Public, Studio Monitor can discover this machine. If a group is assigned, but this group is not added into Access Manager, Studio Monitor cannot discover this machine. If a group is assigned and this group is added into Access ...
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5.2.9 System - Output Item Descriptions Set the resolution of the camera Resolution After changing resolution, the camera will restart. The browser will need to be refreshed HDMI Output Source Configure PTZ/ Panoramic Output HDMI Format Supporting YUV422/ RGB After the privacy mode is enabled, when the camera is turned off via Privacy Mode (UVC) the remote control or software, the lens will automatically turn to the bottom right to ensure the user’s privacy...
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5.2.10 System - Network Item Descriptions DHCP Camera network settings. Configurable when DHCP is set to Off HTTP Port Set HTTP port. The default Port value is 80 HTTPS Port Set HTTPS port. The default Port value is 81 Apply/ Cancel Apply/ Cancel Setting 5.2.11 System - Date &...
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5.2.12 System - User Description Add/Modify/Delete user account User name and password supports 4 - 32 characters Use uppercase, lowercase letters or numbers. Special symbols cannot be used Account permissions: User Type Admin Operator Viewer Live View Settings Account management Performing a factory reset will clear all user data.
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5.2.13 System - Control Item Function Descriptions Protocol Supports VISCA protocol Baud Rate Select the transmission speed of the control signals VISCA address The camera ID address 0 - 7 can be assigned When enabled, the LED on the front panel will flash green Tracking LED status during tracking Tally Lamp...
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Save parameters as a Profile. Users can share camera setup Configuration parameters If the camera operates abnormally, please export event log and Event Log provide it to Lumens for investigation 5.2.15 About Description Display the firmware version, serial number, and other related information. For technical support,...
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This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using VC camera. If you have questions, please refer to related chapters and follow all the suggested solutions. If the problem still occurs, please contact your local distributor or Lumens. Problems Solutions 1.
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Addendum Chapter 7 7.2 Camera Size Length x Width x Height: 174 x 186.65x 197.11mm Weight: 2.2Kg 7.3 Dimensions of the base The camera can be mounted on a 1/4”-20 UNC PTZ tripod head by using the locking holes on the bottom.
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(1) Metal plate A - camera side Metal plate A locking screw Metal plate A - Camera side...
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(2) Metal plate B - ceiling side Metal plate B locking bolt Metal plate B locking screw 3 threaded hole M3 threaded hole M3 threaded hole Metal plate B - ceiling side...
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Safety Instructions Chapter 8 Always follow these safety instructions when setting up and using PTZ Video Camera: 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 position or unstable trolley, stand or table. 1.3 Please clean the dust on the power plug prior to usage.
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These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Notice : The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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