Lumens VC-A50PN Installation Manual

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VC-A50PN

PTZ Video Camera

Installation Guide - English

[Important]

Table of Contents

Copyright Information ...................................................................................................... 2

Chapter 1 Safety Instructions .......................................................................................... 3

Chapter 2 Package Contents ........................................................................................... 5

Chapter 3 Product Overview ........................................................................................... 6

3.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 6

3.2 Description of LED indicator ........................................................................................................... 6

Chapter 4 Instruction for installation .............................................................................. 7

4.1 Preparation before installation ....................................................................................................... 7

4.2 Instruction for installation ............................................................................................................... 7

4.3 Connecting devices ...................................................................................................................... 13

Chapter 5 Remote Control and Setting Menu .............................................................. 17

5.1 Functions of remote control.......................................................................................................... 17

5.2 Setting Menu ................................................................................................................................ 18

Chapter 6 Descriptions of Major Functions ................................................................. 24

6.1 I would like to switch to VC-A50PN .............................................................................................. 24

6.2 I would like to save the current lens position data ....................................................................... 24

6.3 I would like to clear the saved position data ................................................................................ 24

6.4 I would like to turn on the back light compensation function ........................................................ 24

6.5 I would like to adjust the shooting angle of the lens .................................................................... 24

6.6 I would like to zoom in/out images ............................................................................................... 24

6.7 I would like to adjust the focal length ........................................................................................... 24

6.8 I would like to adjust the AF speed .............................................................................................. 24

6.9 I would like to set the image mode ............................................................................................... 25

6.10 I would like to freeze images ........................................................................................................ 25

6.11 I would like to rotate the image .................................................................................................... 25

6.12 I would like to change the camera direction ................................................................................. 25

6.13 I would like to display the current status ...................................................................................... 25

6.14 I would like to reset to the default value ....................................................................................... 25

Chapter 7 Network Function Settings Description ...................................................... 26

7.1 Web System Requirements ......................................................................................................... 26

7.2 Online IP Camera ......................................................................................................................... 26

7.3 Web Page Function Description ................................................................................................... 28

Chapter 8 DIP switch setting ......................................................................................... 36

8.1 DIP SWITCH ................................................................................................................................ 36

8.2 RS-422 Connection ...................................................................................................................... 37

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 39

Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information .................................. 40

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Copyright Information

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or omissions, nor responsible for any incidental or related damages arising from providing this file, using, or operating
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End User, or otherwise take any action, inconsistent with the rights of NewTek set forth in this agreement. Licensee
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Chapter 1 Safety Instructions

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to licensed service personnel.

This symbol indicates that
this equipment may contain
dangerous voltage which
could cause electric shock.

This symbol indicates that
there are important operating
and maintenance
instructions in this User
Manual with this unit.

Note

Risk of Electric Shock

Please do not open it by yourself.

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.

1.5 Use attachments only as recommended.

1.6 Use the type of power source indicated on the HD Camera. If you are not sure of the type of power available,
consult your dealer or local electricity company for advice.

1.7 Always take the following precautions when handling the plug. Failure to do so may result in sparks or fire.

 Ensure the plug is free of dust before inserting it into a socket.
 Ensure that the plug is inserted into the socket securely.

1.8 Do not overload wall sockets, extension cords or multi-way plug boards to avoid potential risks.

1.9 Do not block slots and openings in the case of this product as poor ventilation may lead to overheating of this
product.

1.10 Except as specifically instructed in this User Manual, do not attempt to open or remove covers by yourself. It may
expose you to electric shock or other hazards. Refer all servicing to licensed service personnel.

1.11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to licensed service personnel when the following
situations happen:

 If the power cords are damaged or frayed.
 If liquid is spilled into the HD Camera or the HD Camera has been exposed to rain or water.

2 Installation

2.1 For security considerations, please make sure the standard hanging rack you bought is in line with UL or CE
safety approbations and installed by technician personnel approved by agents.

3 Storage

3.1 Do not place the HD Camera where the cord can be stepped on as this may result in fraying or damage to the
lead or the plug.

3.2 Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots. Never allow liquid of any kind to spill into the HD Camera.

3.3 Unplug this product during thunderstorms or if it is not going to be used for an extended period.

3.4 Do not place this product or accessories on top of vibrating equipment or heated objects.

4 Cleaning

4.1 Unplug all the cables before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

5 Remote control (if the accessories are equipped with remote control)

5.1 Using an incorrect battery type in the remote control may result in breakdown. Follow local instructions on how to
dispose of used batteries.

 Precautions

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

If HD Camera will not be used for an extended time, unplug it from the power socket.

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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.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the
interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of Industry Canada.

Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe A
prescrites dans la norme sur le material brouilleur: "Appareils Numeriques," NMB-003 edictee par l'Industrie.

 EN55032 (CE Radiation) Warning

Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.

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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

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Chapter 3 Product Overview

1. Camera lens

2. Power LED indicator

3. Standby LED indicator

4. Audio In

5. USB port (for FW update)

6. Power input

7. NDI|HX / Network port (supporting
IEEE 802.3at PoE+ power)

8. HDMI Output

9. 3G-SDI

10. OUTPUT Switch

11. IR SELECT

12. RS-232 output

13. RS-232 input

14. RS-422 Connection

15. Camera Address Selectors

16. SYSTEM Switch

Status

Power

Standby

Startup in progress

Green light

Orange light

In use

Green light

No indicator

In standby mode

No indicator

Orange light

Tally mode

Red light

Red light

Front View

Back View

Bottom

3.1 Overview

3.2 Description of LED indicator

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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.

4.1.1 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.

4.1.2 Please check whether accessories in the box are complete or not. Please contact the
supplier for any shortage, and make sure to keep the accessories in the box intact.

4.1.3 Please choose a proper place for installation of VC-A50PN in advance. Please determine an
installation place according to the following requirements

4.1.1.1 Confirm the position for the object to be captured.

4.1.1.2 Confirm whether the VC-A50PN is set at a proper distance from other light sources.

4.2 Instruction for installation

4.2.1 I would like to install VC-A50PN on the desk

4.2.1.1 Precautions for installation

 Please install the machine on a flat desk
 Do not grab the camera head by hand when handling the device
 Do not rotate the camera head by hand. Improper rotation may result in breakdown of the camera

4.2.1.2 Installation steps

1. Please adjust DIP switch at first prior to installation

<Remark> Please refer to Chapter 8 DIP Switch Setting for the relevant descriptions on DIP switch.

2. Place the camera on a flat desk directly to ensure the normal vertical and horizontal operation of the
machine

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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. Drilling machine, screw driver, ladder

4.2.2.2 Camera Size

Length x Width x Height : 174 x 186.2 x 185.5 mm
Weight : 1.8 Kg

4.2.2.3 Max. rotation dimension of camera

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4.2.2.4 Size Diagram

Metal plate A - machine side

Metal plate A locking screw

1. Metal plate A - machine side

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2. Metal plate B - ceiling side

Metal plate B locking

screw

Metal plate B locking

bolt

Metal plate B - ceiling side

M3 threaded hole

M3 threaded hole

M3 threaded hole

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3. Bottom of machine

1 meter↑

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. Please adjust for a best distance according to the magnification of the lens

3. The machine (including metal plates) is weighed at about 2.5 kg. If it is to be installed on the ceiling,
please use the hanger that has obtained UL security approval to prevent the machine from falling
down.

4. Please check whether the camera is installed securely on a regular basis

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4.2.2.6 Installation steps

black
screw

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. 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. Combine the metal plate A and the metal plate B
(1) Push the metal plate A up to the ceiling and then to the right to latch the metal plate B
(2) And then secure with 2 M3 silver screws and 1 M3 black screw

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4.2.2.7 How to remove

HDMI Cable

or

SDI Cable

MTU

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. Then remove the screws on the hanger and the machine

4.3 Connecting devices

4.3.1 Image Output

4.3.1.1 Connecting to PC (video conference)

<Remark 1> SDI supports the audio output of 48 KHz only.

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4.3.1.2 Connecting to an HDTV/computer monitor (HDMI)

Router or Hub

Ethernet cable

HDMI cable

Monitor or HDTV

4.3.1.3 Connecting to Internet

<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.

<Remark 3> For better performance, please use the ethernet cable of CAT 6 or

above

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4.3.1.4 Connecting AUDIO IN

MIC or audio mixer

Audio

<Remark 1> Set the [Audio In] in the OSD to reflect the input device

4.3.2 Controlling VCs with the computer

4.3.2.1 Connecting to one computer for connection between VCs (RS-232 in/out)

<Remark> With RS-232 in/out, at most 7 VCs can be connected.

4.3.2.2 Connecting to one computer for connection between VCs (RS-422)

<Remark> Please refer to 8.2 RS-422 connection for the RS-422 connection instructions.
<Remark> With RS-422, at most 7 VCs can be connected.

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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
Gateway: Preset 192.168.100.254

[Remark] Please modify the above settings based on the LAN setting of the operating environment. To use

DHCP, please connect the VC-A50PN to LAN and then confirm IP address.

 After completing settings, press [MENU] to exit the OSD menu.
 After completing setting and confirming IP address, HDMI cable can be disconnected.

4.3.3.2 Start Using

 Connect network cable to VC-A50PN network port to connect VC-A50PN to LAN.
 Press [MENU] on the Remote Control to display the OSD menu.
 Open the browser, and enter the URL of VC-A50PN in the address bar,

e.g.: http://192.168.100.150 (default IP address)

 Enter administrator’s account and password

Account: admin (Default)
Password: 9999 (Default)
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Gateway: Preset 192.168.100.254
[Remark 1] For details, please refer to Chapter 7 Network Function Settings Description.
[Remark 2] In addition to browsers, other software such as VLC and QuickTime can be used for operation.

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Chapter 5 Remote Control and Setting Menu

Item

Description

,,,

Move the lens

Back Light

Turn on/off back light compensation

Camera

select

Choose 1 ~ 3 of VC-A50PN

Focus-

Manual /

Far/Near

Turn on manual focus to adjust the focal
length

Focus-Auto

Auto focus

Freeze

Freeze the screen

Home-Enter

Go back to the main page / Execute

Info

Status information

L/R

Direction Set

L/R Direction / Normal

Menu

Display OSD menu

Mirror

Rotate the image (OFF / Mirror / Flip / Rotate)

Pan/Tilt

Reset

Clear the Pan / Tilt setting

Picture

Switch image effect (OFF / NEG / Black &
White)

Power

Power Switch

Preset

Appoint an ID (0 ~ 9) to save the current
position data

Reset

Appoint an ID (0 ~ 9) to delete the current
position data

Zoom-Fast

Adjust image size

Zoom-Slow

Fine-tune image size

5.1 Functions of remote control

<Remark> The below functions are listed alphabetically.

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5.2 Setting Menu

1st Level

Major Items

2nd Level

Minor Items

3rd Level

Adjustment Values

Function Descriptions

Exposure

Mode

1. Full Auto

2. Shutter Pri

3. Iris Pri

4. Manual

5. White Board

6. Smooth Auto

Exposure mode setting

Exposure
Comp.

On / Off

AE Level

Exposure
Comp. Level

-6~0~5

The value can be adjusted only after

Exposure Comp. is activated

Shutter Pri

60/30
mode

50/25
mode

Shutter priority setting

1/10000

1/10000

1/5000

1/5000

1/3000

1/3000

1/2500

1/2500

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

1/8

1/6

1/4

1/3

1/2

1/2

1/1

1/1

<Remark> Press [Menu] on the remote control to enter the setting menu; the bold underlined values in the following

table are defaults.

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Iris Pri

1. F1.6

2. F2

3. F2.2

4. F2.7

5. F3.2

6. F3.8

7. F4.5

8. F5.4

9. F6.3

10. F7.8

11. F9

12. F11

13. F13

14. F16

15. F18

Iris setting

Manual Gain

1. 0dB

2. 2 dB

3. 4 dB

4. 6 dB

5. 8 dB

6. 10 dB

7. 12 dB

8. 14 dB

9. 16 dB

10. 18 dB

11. 20 dB

Manually set the gain

Manual Speed

60/30
mode

50/25
mode

Manually set the shutter

1/10000

1/10000

1/5000

1/5000

1/3000

1/3000

1/2500

1/2500

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

1/8

1/6

1/4

1/3

1/2

1/2

1/1

1/1

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Manual Iris

1. F1.6

2. F2

3. F2.2

4. F2.7

5. F3.2

6. F3.8

7. F4.5

8. F5.4

9. F6.3

10. F7.8

11. F9

12. F11

13. F13

14. F16

15. F18

Manually set the iris

Gain Limit

1. 8 dB

2. 10 dB

3. 12 dB

4. 14 dB

5. 16 dB

6. 18 dB

7. 20 dB

Max. limit value of electron gain

Iris Limit

1. F1.6

2. F2.2

3. F3.2

4. F4.5

5. F6.3

6. F9

7. F13

8. F18

Max. limit value of iris

WDR

1. Off

2. 1

3. 2

4. 3

5. 4

6. 5

WDR settings

White Balance

Mode

1. Auto

2. Indoor

3. Outdoor

4. One Push WB

5. ATW

6. Manual

7. Sodium Lamp

8. 3000K

9. 4300K

10. 5000K

11. 6500K

12. 8000K

13. WideAuto

Select the color temperature mode

1. 4000k ~ 7000k

2. 3200k

3. 5800k

4. 1700k ~ 10000k

5. 1700k ~ 10000k

6. Custom

7. 2800k

8. 3000K

9. 4300K

10. 5000K

11. 6500K

12. 8000K

13. 3000k ~ 7000k

One Push
Trigger

ENTER

One push trigger

Manual Red

0~ C~128

Adjustable when the white balance
mode is set to Manual

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Manual Blue

0~ C~128

Adjustable when the white balance
mode is set to Manual

Picture

Picture effect

1. Off

2. Neg

3. B & W

Set the picture effect

Sharpness

0~ C~15

Adjust the sharpness of the image

2D NR

1. Auto

2. Off

3. 1

4. 2

5. 3

6. 4

7. 5

2D noise reduction settings

3D NR

1. Off

2. Low

3. Typ

4. Max

5. Auto

3D dynamic noise reduction settings

Image Mode

1. Mode 1

2. Mode 2

3. Mode 3

4. Mode 4

5. Mode 5

6. Mode 6

7. Custom

The user may customize his/her
desired image mode.

Image Mode
Load

1. Mode 1

2. Mode 2

3. Mode 3

4. Mode 4

5. Mode 5

6. Mode 6

Adjustable when the image mode is set
to Custom. After selected, the
corresponding image mode
parameters will be read and applied to
Custom

Brightness

0~ C~25

Adjustable when the image mode is set
to Custom

Contrast

0~ C~25

Contrast adjustment; Adjustable when
the image mode is set to Custom

Saturation

0~ C~25

Adjustable in the Custom Mode

Black Level

1. Off

2. Type 1

3. Type 2

4. Type 3

5. Type 4

6. Type 5

Adjustable in the Custom Mode

Gamma

0~ C~3

Adjustable in the Custom Mode

Skin Tone

0~ C~5

Skin tone setting, adjustable in the
Custom Mode

Pan Tilt Zoom

Pan/Tilt Limit

ON/Off

Turn on/off the angle limit setting

Pan Right Limit

0~170

Limit the right angle

Pan Left Limit

-170~0

Limit the left angle

Tilt UP Limit

0~90

Limit the upward angle

Tilt Down Limit

-30~0

Limit the downward angle

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Pan Flip

On/Off

Activate the reverse Pan command

Tilt Flip

On/Off

Activate the reverse Tilt command

Preset Speed

1. 5 per second

2. 25 per second

3. 50 per second

4. 120 per second

Set the rotation speed of the cradle
head when Preset is executed

PTZ Speed
Comp

On/Off

PTZ Speed Compensation

Zoom Limit

x1 ~ x20

Optical zoom limit

Dig-Effect

Mirror

1. Off

2. Mirror

3. Flip

4. Mirror + Flip

Set the mode at which the image is
turned

Auto Focus

AF Sensitivity

1. Low

2. Middle

3. High

Select the AF triggering speed. The
higher the speed is, the faster AF is
triggered

AF speed

Fast / Normal

Focus speed after AF triggering

AF Frame

Full Frame/Center

AF frame setting, when central area
was set as AF frame, focusing will be
on the center of the screen. When Full
Frame was set as AF frame, focusing
will be calculated based on the full
screen

Zoom
Tracking

On / Off

Turn on/off zoom tracking

Ethernet

DHCP

On / Off

Enable/Disable DHCP setting using left
and right arrow keys and press
[ENTER] to apply setting.

IP Address

192.168.100.150

Press [ENTER] to modify the items;
select the item to be modified using left
and right arrow keys, and modify the
value using numeric keys.

Subnet mask

255.255.255.0

Press [ENTER] to modify the items;
select the item to be modified using left
and right arrow keys, and modify the
value using numeric keys.

Gateway

192.168.100.254

Press [ENTER] to modify the items;
select the item to be modified using left
and right arrow keys, and modify the
value using numeric keys.

Audio

Audio In

Line In/Mic In

Set Audio In

Audio Enable

On / Off

Turn on/off audio output

Audio Volume

0~C~10

Volume Setting

Audio Delay

0 ~ 500 ms/ Off

Set audio delay

Encode
Sample Rate

1. 48 KHz (AAC)

2. 44.1 KHz (AAC)

3. 16 KHz (G.711

4. 8 KHz (G.711)

Set the encode type and sample rate
SDI supports the audio output of 48
KHz only.

System

Prompt

On / Off

Turn on/off the prompt information on
the display

IR Receive

On / Off

Turn on/off the infrared reception

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Motionless
Preset

On / Off

When the function is enabled, the
screen will Freeze when Preset is
executed. Freeze will be released after
Preset is completed.

Tally Lamp

Enable / Disable

Turn on/off the Tally Mode

Language

English / Chinese

Language

Initial position

Last MEM / 1st
Preset

Output Mode

1. 1080p/60

2. 1080p/59.94

3. 1080p/50

4. 1080p/30

5. 1080p/29.97

6. 1080p/25

7. 1080i/60

8. 1080i/59.94

9. 1080i/50

10. 720p/60

11. 720p/59.94

12. 720p/50

Set output resolution

Control Device

Encoder / Controller

Control Device setting
Controller: Used as a joystick
Encoder: Used for tracking system

Protocol

Protocol V /

Protocol PD

Protocol V: VISCA
Protocol PD: PELCO D

PD Address

1~ C~255

The Protocol set to PD allows the
camera ID address to be assigned

Factory Reset

On / Off

Resume the factory default setting

FW Upgrade

On / Off

Upgrade Firmware

Status

Display the current setting status

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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. Hold [Preset + ID] on the remote control to save the current position data.

 ID shall be a digit [0 ~ 9].
 Use VISCA Command to store position data to [0 ~ 127]

6.3 I would like to clear the saved position data

1. Hold [Reset + ID] on the remote control to clear the given position data.

 ID shall be a digit [0 ~ 9].
 Use VISCA command to clear position data stored in [0 ~ 127]

6.4 I would like to turn on the back light compensation function

1. Press [Back Light] on the remote control to turn on or turn off the back light compensation

6.5 I would like to adjust the shooting angle of the lens

1. Press [Tilt ] or [Tilt ] on the remote control to adjust the angle upward or downward.

2. Press [Pan ] or [Pan ] on the remote control to adjust the angle to right or left.

3. Press [Pan - Tilt Reset] on the remote control to reset the angle to the center point.

6.6 I would like to zoom in/out images

6.6.1 Adjust image size

1. Press [Fast +] on the remote control to zoom in images.

2. Press [Fast -] on the remote control to zoom out images.

6.6.2 Fine-tune image size

1. Press [Slow +] on the remote control to zoom in images.

2. Press [Slow -] on the remote control to zoom out images.

6.7 I would like to adjust the focal length

6.7.1 Auto tune

1. Press [AF] on the remote control to adjust automatically.

6.7.2 Manual focus

1. Press [MF] on the remote control to turn on the manual focus function.

2. Press Focus - [+] or Focus - [-] to adjust.

6.8 I would like to adjust the AF speed

6.8.1 Adjust the AF Sensitivity

Triggering speed of focus. The higher the speed is, the faster focus is triggered
To shoot fast-moving objects, AF Sensitivity can be set to [High] or [Medium], which is applicable to quick

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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. Press [ENTER] to activate.

4. Press [] or [] to select [AF Sensitivity].

5. Press [ENTER] to activate.

6. Press [] or [] to select [High / Middle / Low].

7. Press [MENU] to exit.

6.8.2 Adjust the AF speed

The focus speed upon triggering AF Sensitivity

 [Normal] (default): Image flickering may not occur
 [Fast]: Fast focus speed

1. Press [MENU] to activate the setting menu.

2. Press [] or [] to select [Auto Focus].

3. Press [ENTER] to activate.

4. Press [] or [] to select [AF speed].

5. Press [ENTER] to activate.

6. Press [] or [] to select [Fast / Normal].

7. Press [MENU] to exit.

6.9 I would like to set the image mode

1. Press [Picture] on the remote control to switch [Off / Neg / B&W].

6.10 I would like to freeze images

1. Press [Freeze] on the remote control to freeze the current image on the display.

6.11 I would like to rotate the image

1. Press [Mirror] on the remote control to switch [Off / Mirror / Flip / Mirror + Flip].

6.12 I would like to change the camera direction

1. Press [L/R Direction Set] on the remote control to switch [L/R Direction / Normal].

6.13 I would like to display the current status

1. Press [Info] on the remote control to display the current status information. `

6.14 I would like to reset to the default value

Reset to default value using OSD menu or Remote Control combination key

 OSD menu: Press [MENU]  [System]  [Factory Reset]  [On]  [Enter] on the Remote Control and

reset to the default value

 Remote Control combination key: press [+] [8]  [8]  [6]  [Enter] one by one on the Remote Control

in order to reset to the default value

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Chapter 7 Network Function Settings Description

VC-A50PN

Switch or router

Computer

Network cable

Network cable

VC-A50PN

Computer

Network cable

7.1 Web System Requirements

Web Browser: Internet Explorer 8 ~ 11

7.2 Online IP Camera

7.2.1 Connecting to Internet

Two common connection methods are shown below

1. Connecting via switch or router

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; for instance 192.168.100.x (preset for camera)

 Connection diagram

 Change network settings

7.2.2 Use the web browser

1. Open the IE browser, and enter the URL of VC-A50PN in the address bar, such as: http://192.168.100.150
(default IP address)

2. Enter administrator’s account and password to get started
Account: admin (Default)
Password: 9999 (Default)

<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.

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7.2.3 Use RTSP player

In addition to browser, other RTSP methods can be used for connection, such as VLC and Quick Time
RTSP connection address:

 RTSP main stream (h264)=>rtsp://VC IP Address:8557/h264
 RTSP second stream (h264) =>rtsp://VC IP Address:8556/h264
 RTSP second stream (MJPEG) or single stream in MJPEG=>rtsp://VC IP Address:8555/mjpeg

1. Open the software to enter URL: rtsp://192.168.100.150:8557/h264

7.2.4 Use RTMP connection

Support RTMP connection. If RTMP server is set up, RTMP connection function can also be opened
Please log into VC-A50PN webpage to change RTMP of network setting as described in 7.2.2 Use the Web

Browser

<Remark> To upload to YouTube for online viewing, please refer to 7.3.9 Settings – Audio Setting and turn on
sound

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7.3 Web Page Function Description

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

1. Information about image encoding form and resolution

2. Rotate camera angle

3. Zoom in/out

4. Preview window

5. Power off VC-A50PN

6. Apply/Set preset

7. Switch to Full Screen

8. Logout

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7.3.1 Login Screen

7.3.2 Preview Screen

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7.3.3 Account management screen

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

User Type

Admin

Operator

Viewer

View images

Y Y Y

Settings

Y

Y

N

User accounts
management

Y

N

N

1. Camera name: Change camera name on this page

2. Select rate and encoding

3. Storage setting; for advanced settings, see 7.3.5 Settings –Advanced Video Setting

1

2

3

4

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<Remark> Reference for User Permissions

7.3.4 Settings – Video Setting

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7.3.5 Settings –Advanced Video Setting

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. Encode Preset :

Auto: Select between speed and quality depending on the encoding method used (e.g. HIGH_SPEED

mode for refresh rate of 60 frames per second and HIGH_QUALITY mode for high image quality)

HIGH_SPEED: Refresh rate of 60 frames per second is available
HIGH_QUALITY: Higher image quality can be obtained.
SVC: SVC opened encoding mode is applicable to RTSP series flow of 8601, 8602, 8603 and 8604

ports, different refresh rate for different ports. See remark

4. Encode Profile: Encoded Information

5. Preset Save

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<Remark> SVC connection address: rtsp://VC IP Address:Port/h264

1. 60Frame : rtsp://VC IP Address:8557/h264, E.g.: rtsp://192.168.100.150:8557/h264

2. 30Frame : rtsp://VC IP Address:8601/h264, E.g.: rtsp://192.168.100.150:8601/h264

3. 15Frame : rtsp://VC IP Address:8602/h264, E.g.: rtsp://192.168.100.150:8602/h264

4. 7Frame : rtsp://VC IP Address:8603/h264, E.g.: rtsp://192.168.100.150:8603/h264

5. 3Frame : rtsp://VC IP Address:8604/h264, E.g.: rtsp://192.168.100.150:8604/h264

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7.3.6 Setting - camera

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

1.. Exposure:

 Mode: Select exposure mode
 Exposure Comp. Level: Select exposure compensation level
 Gain: Adjust gain restriction
 Iris: Iris setting
 WDR: WDR settings

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7.3.7 Settings –Advanced Camera Setting

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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
 AF Sensitivity: Set automatic focus sensitivity
 AF Speed: Set automatic focus speed
 AF Frame: Set automatic focus range

4. Mirror:

 Mirror: Set automatic flip mode

1. Picture Effect: Set the picture effect

2. 2D NR: 2D noise reduction settings

3. 3D NR: 3D dynamic noise reduction settings

4. Image Mode: The user may customize his/her desired image mode

5. Image Mode Load: Adjustable when Image Mode is set to Custom, similar to OSD

6. Black Level: Adjustable when Image Mode is set to Custom, similar to OSD

7. Gamma: Adjustable when Image Mode is set to Custom, similar to OSD

8. Skin Tone: Skin tone settings; adjustable when Image Mode is set to Custom, similar to OSD

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

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5

10

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7.3.8 Settings – Picture Setting

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12. Sharpness: Adjust the sharpness of the image

1. Turn on/off sound

2. Set MIC In/Line In

3. Adjust the Volume

4. Set audio delay

5. Set Encode Type (ACC / G.711)

6. Set Encode Sample rate

7. Preset Save

1. Current camera date and time

2. Set the Time: Manual setting/synchronous computer time/synchronous SNTP server time/time of

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7.3.9 Settings – Audio Setting

7.3.10 Settings- Date/ Time Setting

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automatic adjustment of daylight saving

3. Preset Save

<Remark> SNTP server address: Please change in network setting

1. Network address of camera: Change of setting is available only when DHCP function of camera is

turned off; please turn off DHCP function using VC-A50PN screen
menu, and for setting of each item of screen menu, see 5.2 Setting

Menu

2. Set RTMP: Set connection address of RTMP depending on RTMP Server setting

3. Set RTSP: Enable/Disable Multicast
<Remark> It is suggested to enable Multicast when the number of users online watching the live
image simultaneously is more than 4.

4. Set MPEG-TS: Set MPEG-TS format

5. Set SNTP: Set SNTP Server IP

6. Set HTTP port. The default Port value is 80
<Remark> Change of setting is available only when DHCP function of camera is closed

7. Preset Save

1

2

4 3 5

7

6

7.3.11 Setting -- Network and Port Setting

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7.3.12 Maintenance

1. Firmware Upload

2. Error Log

3. Factory Reset

4. Set ONVIF command as “standard” or “custom”

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Chapter 8 DIP switch setting

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

ID

Setting

1 2 3

Setting

Function

Descriptions

0~7

ID 0~7

8~9

Reserved

<Note> Please turn off the machine before changing DIP switch setting.

8.1 DIP SWITCH

8.1.1 OUTPUT Switch

8.1.2 IR SELECT

8.1.3 Camera Address Selector

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8.1.4 System Switch

Setting

Function Descriptions

DIP 1

RS-232C/RS-422 selector
OFF : RS-232C / ON : RS-422

DIP 2

Infrared signal output switch
OFF : Off / ON : On

DIP 3

Communication baud rate selector
OFF : 9600 / ON : 38400

DIP 4

Reserved

Pin NO.

Function

1

RXD OUT -

2

RXD OUT +

3

TXD OUT -

4

TXD OUT +

5

GND

6

RXD IN -

7

RXD IN +

8

TXD IN -

9

TXD IN +

8.2 RS-422 Connection

8.2.1 RS-422 Pin Description

<Note>

Please connect IN+ to OUT+ when connecting to SONY products
For non-SONY products, it may be necessary to connect IN+ to OUT-

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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. Insert the wired RS-422 connector back to the camera. Now the connection is completed

<Note> When RS-422 connection is being used, do not use RS-232C connection.

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Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

No.

Problems

Solutions

1.

Boot without power
signal

1. Make sure you have plugged in the power cord.

2. Make sure the Service DIP switch is Off.

3. Make sure that the terminal point is a hub that supports IEEE 802.3at
when connecting via PoE.

2.

There is no image
output from VC-A50PN

1. Check the power.

2. Check if DIP switch is properly set. Please refer to Chapter 8 DIP Switch

Setting for related settings.

3. Make sure the display supports the output resolution; in general, the

resolution is 1080p60/1080i60/720p60.

4. Replace the cables and make sure they are not faulty.

3.

VC-A50PN image is
severely delayed

Please use 1080p or 720p 60/50 Hz signals rather than 25/30 Hz signals.

4.

Not working after
changes to DIP Switch
setting

After completing DIP Switch setting, unplug and reconnect the power cord
and turn on the machine to change the setting.

5.

VC-A50PN cannot be
operated by remote
control

1. Please confirm if the Camera Select on the remote control can be used

together with the IR Select on VC-A50PN.

2. Please prevent VC-A50PN from direct sunshine.

3. Make sure the energy-saving bulb and the IR touch screen are as far as

possible in order to avoid interference.

4. When several VC-A50PN are connected in the same area, the operation

of two remote controls at the same time may result in signal interference.
It is recommended to use one remote control only.

6.

The device cannot be
controlled with Codec

1. Please consult the distributor to make sure the firmware version is the

latest one. The steps to check version is as follows:

1.1 Press [MENU] on the remote control

1.2 Choose [Status]

1.3 Go to Page 5 of [System]

1.4 Make sure the firmware version is correct.

2. Make sure the connection is correct (RS-232/422 Input).

3. Make sure System Switch DIP 1 and DIP 3 are correct.

7.

The device cannot be
controlled with
RS-232/RS422

1. Make sure the connection is correct (RS-232/422 Input).

2. Make sure System Switch DIP 1 and DIP 3 are correct.

8.

Whether the Internet can
be used for operation

Please refer to Chapter 7 Network Function Description for the Internet
usage

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.

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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 ：[e-mail]

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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