Lumens Usb Ptz Camera Controller User Manual

USB PTZ Camera Controller

USB PTZ Camera Controller User Manual – English

Version 1.0.21

USB PTZ Camera Controller User Manual – English
Version 1.0.21

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. What is USB PTZ Camera Controller ……………………………….. 2 1.1 Introduction to USB PTZ Camera Controller………………………… 2 1.2 Applicable to: ……………………………………………………………………. 2
Chapter 2. Connections and Installation ………………………………………….. 3 2.1 System Requirements ……………………………………………………….. 3 2.2 Installing USB PTZ Camera Controller on Windows …………….. 3 2.3 Installing USB PTZ Camera Controller on MAC……………………. 4
Chapter 3. Start Using…………………………………………………………………….. 6 Chapter 4. Function Description ……………………………………………………… 7
4.1 PTZ Main Screen ……………………………………………………………….. 7 4.2 Picture Settings Page ………………………………………………………… 8 4.3 Advanced Settings…………………………………………………………….. 9 Chapter 5. I would like to perform… ………………………………………………. 14 5.1 I would like to adjust the shooting angle of the lens…………… 14 5.2 I would like to zoom in/out images ……………………………………. 14 5.3 I would like to save/ call a lens preset ……………………………….. 14 5.4 I would like to adjust the focal length………………………………… 14 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………… 15 Copyright Information…………………………………………………………………… 16
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Chapter 1. What is USB PTZ Camera Controller
1.1 Introduction to USB PTZ Camera Controller
The software enables users to control the PTZ camera and modify its settings, providing convenient camera control during a video conference.
1.2 Applicable to:
Please visit Lumens official website and refer to Lumens Software Compatible List
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Chapter 2. Connections and Installation
2.1 System Requirements
OS: Windows7/ 8/ 8.1/ 10 CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or above Memory1GB (32-bits)/ 2GB(64-bits) RAM Min Hard Drive Space1GB or above Min Resolution1024 x 768 Supporting Direct X 9
OS MAC OS X 10.8~10.12 CPU CPU: Intel Pentium® 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Memory1GB DDR2 667Hz RAM or above Min Hard Drive Space1GB or above Min Resolution1024*768 24 bit display QuickTime: 7.4.5 or above
2.2 Installing USB PTZ Camera Controller on Windows
2.2.1 Click [setup.exe] to enter the installation screen, then follow the instruction on the screen to click [Next].
2.2.2 Please [Restart] the computer to complete the installation.
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2.3 Installing USB PTZ Camera Controller on MAC
2.3.1 Please download USB PTZ Camera Controller software on the LumensTM website. 2.3.2 Extract the file downloaded and then click [USBPTZCameraController.pkg] to
install. 2.3.3 Please finish the installation by following the on-screen instructions. 2.3.4 Click [Continue].
2.3.5 Click [Install].
2.3.6 Enter the username and password, and then press [Install Software].
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2.3.7 Click [Continue]. 2.3.8 Press [Restart] to finish the software installation.
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Chapter 3. Start Using
Before launching the software, please ensure that the camera is correctly installed. Only launch USB PTZ Camera Controller after the video conference begins.
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Chapter 4. Function Description
4.1 PTZ Main Screen
This screen offers a set of commonly used camera functions.

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NO

Item

1 ,,,

2 Call Preset (1~6)

3 Zoom +/-

4 Backlight

5 Auto Framing

Function Descriptions Move the lens Pre-set Shortcuts Adjust image size <Remark> 4K resolution does not support Zoom function Backlight compensation <Remark> Not applicable to: VC-B10U Smart viewfinder <Remark> Not applicable to: VC-B11U/ MS-10

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4.2 Picture Settings Page
Image quality related parameters can be modified on this page

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5 6 7 8 9

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Item

Function Descriptions

1 Sharpness

Adjust the Sharpness of the image

2 2D NR

2D noise reduction setting

3 3D NR*

3D dynamic noise reduction settings

4 Saturation**

Adjust the Saturation of the image

5 Hue**

Adjust the Hue of the image

6 Gamma**

Adjust the Gamma of the image

7 Brightness**

Adjust the Brightness of the image

8 Contrast***

Adjust the Contrast value of the image

9 Mirror / Flip*

Set the Mirror/Flip mode

<Remark>

* Not applicable to: VC-B10U

** Not applicable to: VC-A71P/ VC-BC301P

*** Not applicable to: VC-A71P/ VCBC301P/ VC-R30/ VC-TR40

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4.3 Advanced Settings
Users can access advanced camera functions and modify advanced settings on this page. 4.3.1 Function Supporting List

MS-10 VC-A71P VC-B10U VC-B11U VC-B20U VC-B30U VC-BC301P VC-R30 VC-TR40

Live Preview

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Resolution

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V

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Enable Capture V

X

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X

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Capture

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V

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Preset

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V

V

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Exposure

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V

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V

V

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White Balance

V

V

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V

Auto Focus

X

V

X

X

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V

Auto Framing

V

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X

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X

X

X

X

Zoom Limit

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X

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V

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X

IR Remote

X

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X

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X

Power Freq.

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Factory Reset

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Property Page

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HotKeys

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Export

V

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Import

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Initial Position

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X

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Privacy Mode

X

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FW version

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4.3.2 Advanced Settings

1 2
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4 5 6 7 8 9

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Item

1 Live Preview

Resolution 2

3 Preset Exposure
4

White Balance 5

6 Zoom Limit IR Remote
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Initial Position 8

9 FW version Enable Capture
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Capture 11

12 Power Freq. Property Page
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14 Factory Reset 15 Hotkeys
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Function Descriptions
Open the USB PTZ Camera preview window Settings of the preview window resolution; this function will only be available when the preview window is launched Opens the preset settings window Opens the exposure settings window, please refer to 4.3.3 Exposure Settings Opens the white balance settings window, please refer to 4.3.4 Exposure Settings Magnification Limit Turn on/ off the infrared reception When it is Off, the remote control will not be able to control the camera. Select the camera lens to return to wide angle, the last operated position or the first preset position after POWER ON Displays the FW version number Deactivate capture function
<Remark>Only Windows is available
Capture images
<Remark> Turn on the capture function to capture the images
Set up the power frequency 50/60 HZ Opens the Windows built-in video property page
<Remark>Only Windows is available
Returns to factory reset Sets hotkeys The page setting parameters can be exported from the computer and imported/applied to another camera
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17 Auto Framing Auto Focus
18 19 Privacy Mode
4.3.3 Exposure Settings

Sets Smart Viewfinder, please refer to 4.3.5 Smart Viewfinder Settings Opens the auto focus settings window, please refer to 4.3.6 Auto Focus Settings Enable/ Disable Privacy Mode

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

NO

Item

Function Descriptions

1 Mode

Exposure mode setting

2 Exposure Comp.*

Turn on/off Exposure Comp.

Exposure Level 3

Adjusts exposure level, adjustable after Exposure Comp. is activated

4 Manual Gain

The value can be adjusted when the mode is set to Manual

5 Manual Speed

The value can be adjusted when the mode is set to Shutter Pri

6 Manual Iris**

The value can be adjusted when the mode is set to Manual or IRIS Pri

7 Gain Limit***

Different AE Modes store Gain Limit parameters respectively

8 WDR

WDR settings

<Remark>

* Not applicable to: MS-10/ VC-B11U/ VC-B20U

** Not applicable to: MS-10/ VC-B11U/ VC-BC301P

*** Not applicable to: MS-10/ VC-B11U

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4.3.4 White Balance Settings

1 2

3 4

5

6

NO

Item

1 Mode

2 Auto Type Select

3 Red Gain 4 Blue Gain

5 Auto White Balance

6 Refresh

Function Descriptions
Sets white balance mode Selects different modes under Auto
<Remark> Not applicable to: VC-B10U
The value can be adjusted when the mode is set to Manual The value can be adjusted when the mode is set to Manual Performs auto white balance once
<Remark> Available when the mode is set to Manual
Refreshes Red Gain and Blue Gain location status
<Remark> Available when the mode is set to Manual

4.3.5 Smart Viewfinder Setting Applicable to: MS-10/ VC-B11U

1 2 3

NO

Item

1 Sensitivity

2 Target Lost

3 Zoom Limit

Function Descriptions
Set auto framing sensitivity Set the behavior when no tracking object is in the screen Limit the max value of Zoom
<Remark> Applicable to: VC-B11U (does not support V01 version)
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4.3.6 Auto Focus Applicable to: VC-A71P/ VC-B30U/ VC-R30/ VC-TR40

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2 3

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NO

Item

1 Mode

2 AF Sensitivity

3 AF Speed 4 AF Frame

5 Focus

6 AF One Push Trigger 7 Refresh

Function Descriptions
Sets focus mode Selects AF triggering speed
<Remark> Applicable to: VC-A71P/ VC-B30U
Focus speed after AF triggering
<Remark> Applicable to: VC-A71P/ VC-B30U
Selects Full or Center focus Adjust focal length <Remark> The value can be adjusted when the mode is set to Manual Performs focus once Refreshes Focus location status

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Chapter 5. I would like to perform…

5.1 I would like to adjust the shooting angle of the lens
5.4.1 Switch to PTZ page 5.4.2 Click on [ ,,, ] to adjust the lens until the image is at the desired angle

5.2 I would like to zoom in/out images
5.2.1 Switch to PTZ page 5.2.2 Press [ + ] to zoom in the image 5.2.3 Press [ – ] to zoom out the image

5.3 I would like to save/ call a lens preset

5.3.1 Perform rapid switches between presets

5.3.3.1 Switch to PTZ

page

5.3.3.2 Click on [1 ~ 6] to change the angle of the lens

5.3.2 Switching between presents

5.3.3.1 Switch to Advanced Settings

page

5.3.3.2 Press [Preset] to open the Preset Settings window

5.3.3.3 Select a preset number [0 ~ 127]

5.3.3.4 Click [Call Preset] to switch presets

5.3.3 Save preset

5.3.3.1 Switch to Advanced Settings

page

5.3.3.2 5.3.3.3

Press [Preset] to open the Preset Settings window Press [ ,,, ] to adjust the lens

5.3.3.4 Press [+/-] to adjust the image

5.3.3.5 Select a preset number [0 ~ 127]

5.3.3.6 Press [Set Preset] to save a preset

5.4 I would like to adjust the focal length

5.4.1 Switch to Advanced Settings

page

5.4.2 Click [Auto Focus] to open the auto focus settings window

5.4.3 Select [Manual]

5.4.4 Adjust [Focus]

5.4.5 Click [x] on the top right corner of the window once the parameters are set

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Chapter 6. Troubleshooting

This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using USB PTZ Camera Controller. 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.

No.

Problems

My subject’s face is
1 underexposed because of a

strong backlight.

I have launched the USB PTZ

2 Camera Controller but I cannot

control the camera.

I am unable to Pan / Tilt the
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camera.

Solutions
Activate BackLight
1. Please ensure that the VC-B20U is connected to a power source. 2. Ensure that the USB is connected. Please ensure that the preview screen is open.

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Copyright Information
Copyrights © Lumens Digital Optics Inc., All rights reserved. Lumens is a registered trademark of Lumens Digital Optics Inc. Copying, reproducing or transmitting this file is not allowed if a license is not provided by 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. To fully explain or describe how this product should be used, this manual may refer to names of other products or companies without any intention of infringement. Disclaimer of warranties: Lumens Digital Optics Inc. is neither responsible for any possible technological, editorial errors or omissions, nor responsible for any incidental or related damages arising from providing this file, using, or operating this product.
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References

• Lumens Software Compatible List | Lumens