OBS Plugin and Dockable Controller
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Product Information
Specifications
- System Requirements: Windows 7 / 10, Mac 10.13
or above - Software Requirements: OBS-Studio 25.08 or
above
Product Usage Instructions
Chapter 2: Install OBS Plugin & Dockable Controller
2.1 Install with Windows 7 / 10
- Download OBS-Studio software and install it on your
computer. - Download OBS Plugin & Dockable Controller software from the
Lumens website. - Extract the downloaded file and run [ OBS Plugin and Dockable
Controller.exe ] to start the installation. - Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the installation
wizard. - Once installation is complete, click [ Finish ].
2.2 Install with Mac
- Download OBS-Studio software and install it on your Mac.
- Download OBS Plugin & Dockable Controller software from the
Lumens website. - Click [ OBS Plugin and Dockable Controller.pkg ] to
install.
Chapter 3: Start Using
3.1 Confirm Network Setting
To ensure the computer is on the same network segment as the
camera, follow the setup below:
- Camera
- Ethernet Cable
- Switch or Router
- Computer
3.2 Set video source from OBS-Studio
- Open OBS Studio software.
- Add a video source by clicking +.
- Select [VLC Video Source].
- Name the video source and click [ OK ].
- In the Properties page, click + then select [ Add Path/URL
]. - Enter the RTSP stream URL and click [ OK ].
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What are the system requirements for using the OBS Plugin
& Dockable Controller?
A: The system requirements are Windows 7/10 or
Mac 10.13 or above. Additionally, OBS-Studio version 25.08 or above
is required.
Q: How do I install the software on a Windows PC?
A: To install on Windows, download OBS-Studio
software and the OBS Plugin & Dockable Controller software from
the Lumens website. Run the installation file and follow the
on-screen instructions provided by the wizard.
Q: How can I set the video source from OBS-Studio?
A: To set the video source, open OBS Studio,
add a video source, select VLC Video Source, name the source, add
the RTSP stream URL in the Properties page, and click OK to
confirm.
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OBS Plugin & Dockable Controller User Manual – English
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Requirements …………………………………………………… 2
1.1 System Requirements ……………………………………………………………………..2 1.2 Software Requirement ……………………………………………………………………..2
Chapter 2 Install OBS Plugin & Dockable Controller ………………………. 3
2.1 Install with Windows 7 / 10 ……………………………………………………………………….3 2.2 Install with Mac …………………………………………………………………………………………3
Chapter 3 Start Using …………………………………………………………………… 4
3.1 Confirm Network Setting………………………………………………………………………………… 4 3.2 Set video source from OBS-Studio ………………………………………………………………. 4 3.3 How to use Lumens OBS Plugin to control camera ……………………………………. 8 3.4 How to use Lumens OBS Dockable to control camera …………………………….. 11
Chapter 4 Operation Interface Description …………………………………… 15
4.1 OBS Plugin ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15 4.2 OBS Dockable ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20
Copyright Information…………………………………………………………………… 22
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Chapter 1 System Requirements
1.1 System Requirements
Windows 7 / 10 Mac 10.13 or above
1.2 Software Requirements
OSB-Studio 25.08 or above
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Chapter 2 Install OBS Plugin & Dockable Controller
2.1 Install with Windows 7 / 10
1. Please download OBS-Studio software and install it on your computer.
Please download OBS Plugin & Dockable Controller software from the Lumens website.
2. Extract the file downloaded and then click [ OBS Plugin and Dockable Controller.exe ] to install.
The installation wizard will guide you through the process. Please follow the on-screen instructions for the next step.
When the installation is completed, press [ Finish ] to end the installation.
2.2 Install with Mac
1. Please download OBS-Studio software and install it on your Mac. 2. Please download OBS Plugin & Dockable Controller software from the Lumens
website. 3. Click [ OBS Plugin and Dockable Controller.pkg ] to install.
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Chapter 3 Start Using
3.1 Confirm Network Setting
To confirm the computer is on the same network segment as the camera.
Camera
Ethernet Cable
Switch or Router
Computer
3.2 Set video source from OBS-Studio
1. Click [ OBS Studio ] icon to open the software.
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2. Click “+” to add a video source. 3. Select [VLC Video Source].
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4. Give a name to the video source and click [ OK ]. 5. In Properties page, select “+” then select [ Add Path/URL ].
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6. Key in the RTSP stream URL then click [ OK ].
RTSP connection address formats are as follows: RTSP Main Streaming (4K@H.265)=> rtsp://camera IP:8554/hevc RTSP Sub1 Streaming (1080P@H.264)=> rtsp://camera IP:8557/h264 RTSP Sub2 Streaming (720P@H.264)=> rtsp://camera IP:8556/h264
7. Select RTSP URL on the Playlist then click [ OK ].
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8. The stream will be displayed on the OBS-Studio.
3.3 How to use Lumens OBS Plugin to control camera
< Please note that the OBS plugin and Dockable cannot be used simultaneously, as doing so may cause instability >
1. Select [ Tools ] => [ Lumens OBS Plugin ]
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2. Lumens OBS Plugin window will be displayed. 3. Select [ Settings ] => [ Camera Assign] 9
Press [ Search ] to find IP cameras from the same network. Select a Camera you would like to control from IP Camera List. Select the Camera No. You can change the Camera name. Click [ Apply ] and close Camera Assign window.
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4. Select set Camera from Select Camera tab, Camera Control setting will be enable. Now you can control the camera via Lumens OBS plugin.
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3.4 How to use Lumens OBS Dockable to control camera
< Please note that the OBS plugin and Dockable cannot be used simultaneously, as doing so may cause instability >
1. Select [ View ] => [ Docks ] => [ Custom Browser Docks… ]
2. Custom Browser Docks window will be displayed.
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3. Enter the Dock Name & URL Dock NameGive a name to the customized dock. URL: Copy the installed link dock sample and paste it to the field.
For the URL information, please find the installed folder of Dockable Controller. Normally the folder would be following path:
C:Program Filesobs-studioLumensOBSPluginDockable Controller The part circled in the red box below is the dock samples.
4. Open the dock sample by browser and copy the URL.
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5. Fill in the DockName, paste avove URL to custom browser docks window and then click [ Apply ].
6. Customized dock window will be displayed and you can merge it with OBS-Studio software.
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7. Click [ PERFEREMCES ] to key in the IP address of the camera you would like to control and click [ Connect ].
8. After connecting, a pops windows will show the camera is connected. 9. Now you can use Lumens dockable to control the IP camera.
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Chapter 4 Operation Interface Description
4.1 OBS Plugin
4.1.1 Main
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Item
1 Settings
2 View
3 Help
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Select Camera
Function Descriptions
Settings options: Camera assign: Enter the camera setting. Please refer to 4.1.2
Settings-Camera Assign Use HotKeys: When checked, prompt window will pop up: Need to set HotKeys
in OBS.
You can click [File]=>[Setting]=>[HotKeys] on OBS-studio to set. PanTilt limit: Enter PanTilt limit setting. Please refer to 4.1.3 Settings- PanTilt
limit Preset rename: Enter Preset rename setting. Please refer to 4.1.4 Settings-
Preset rename Close: Close Lumens OBS Plugin.
View options: Simple mode Advance mode: please refer to 4.1.5 View- Advance mode
Show about us information.
Select the camera number you want to control. Need to set from [ Settings ] => [ Camera assign ] first.
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If the connection fails, a message window will pop up.
5 Zoom ratio
Adjust the zoom-in or zoom-out ratio via the slider bar.
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Pan / Tilt setting
7 Focus
Adjust the Pan/Tilt position of the camera screen.
Select MF(manual) / AF(automatic) focus. The focusing range is adjustable when the focus mode is set to “Manual”.
8 Preset setting Select the number first and then select [ STORE ] or [ CALL ].
4.1.2 Settings-Camera Assign
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Item
Function Descriptions
1 IP Address
You can apply the IP of the IP Camera list or manually enter the IP.
2 Camera No.
Select Camera 1~8
3 Camera Name
Manually edit the camera name.
4 Apply
Click to apply settings.
5 Search
Click to search for Lumens PTZ Camera, click in the IP Camera list and IP will fill in the IP Address box.
6 IP Camera List
List the searched Camera IP and Camera ID after click search button.
<Remark>Lumens OBS plug-in CANNOT auto-discover Lumens NDI cameras. Please manually add Lumens NDI models via IP address.
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4.1.3 Settings- PanTilt limit
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3
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Item
1 PanTilt limit
2 PanTilt limit setting
3 PTZ Speed Comp
Function Descriptions
Switch button to enable/disable PanTilt limit setting.
Set PanTilt limit position. Switch button to enable/disable the Pan/Tilt speed vary with the position of the Zoom. <Caution> Don’t support VC-A50P and VC-BC series.
4.1.4 Settings- Preset rename
Descriptions
You can edit the Preset name and click [ Apply ] to save settings.
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4.1.5 View- Advance mode
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3 4
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Item
1 PTZF Speed
2 Exposure
3 White Balance
Function Descriptions
Adjust the moving speed of Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus/Preset. Exposure Mode: Select exposure mode (Auto/Manual) Shutter speed: The shutter speed is adjustable when the exposure mode
is set to “Manual”. Iris: The size of aperture is adjustable when the exposure mode is set to
“Manual”. Gain: The gain limit is adjustable when the exposure mode is set to
“Manual”. Scene Mode: Select Scene mode(Low Light/Indoor/Backlight/Motion)
Scene mode
Shutter speed Iris Gain
1/30(1/25) 1/60(1/50)
F2.0
F3.2
33dB
24dB
1/120 F4.5 21dB
<Remark>VC-A50P does not support Gain
White Balance Mode: Select the White Balance mode.
Auto (4000K~7000K)
Indoor (3200K)
Outdoor (5800K)
1/180 F3.2 27dB
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4 Image
One Push Manual (R Gain +/- ; B Gain +/- ) R/B Gain: Manually adjust blue/red gain value. One Push: One push WB will be trigger when the white balance mode is set to “One Push”. Image Mode: Select the Image mode (Default/Custom) When the image mode is set to Custom, following items can be adjusted Sharpness: Adjust the sharpness of the image. Saturation: Saturation adjustment of the image. Hue: Adjust the hue. Gamma: Gamma Level adjustment. Dig-Effect: Set the mode at which the image is turned. (OFF/MIRROR/FLIP/MIRROR+FLIP)
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4.2 OBS Dockable
4.2.1 Control window
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No
Item
1 Camera Name
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Function Descriptions
Show the camera name you are controlling. Move the camera into the position you want and click the preset button you want to assign.
2 ASSIGN PRESETS
3 PREFERENCES 4 Preset Controller 5 Zoom 6 Focus 7 Pan/Tilt/Home
Please refer to 4.2.2 PREFERENCES Press the button to execute Preset Recall. Adjust the zoom-in or zoom-out. Adjust the focus range. Adjust the Pan/Tilt/Home position of the camera screen.
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4.2.2 PERFERENCES
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No
Item
1 IP Address
2 Camera Name
3 Setting buttons
4 Speed 5 Initial Position
Function Descriptions
Enter the IP address the Camera and click [Connect] button.
Modify the camera name. (Default: Camera01) Camera names are limited to 1 – 12 characters. Please use a camera name by mixing uppercase and lowercase letters or numbers. Do not use “/” and “space” or special symbols. Press buttons to switch the mode. Mirror- On/Off Filp- On/Off Motionless Preser- On/Off Focus- Manual/Auto Adjust the moving speed of Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus. Select the initial position. ( Last MEM / 1st Preset)
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Copyright Information
Copyrights © Lumens Digital Optics Inc. All rights reserved. Lumens is a trademark that is currently being registered by 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, 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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