Product Overview
The Lumens LC200 CaptureVision Station is an all-in-one H.264 encoder designed for professional video streaming, recording, switching, and live production. It integrates multiple functions into a single, stand-alone device, simplifying complex A/V systems.
Key Features:
- Supports 1080p 60/30fps recording.
- Supports 4 HDMI Inputs and IP video sources (Lumens IP cameras, standard RTSP streams).
- Supports HDMI-embedded audio or analog stereo audio with 4 channels of audio input mixing and gain control.
- Flexible scaling and window processing, supporting Picture-in-Picture (PIP), Picture-by-Picture (PBP), and up to 4 windows layout and mixing.
- Advanced Scenes Switch functionality.
- Webpage and plug-n-play GUI Director Interface for easy management.
- Built-in 1TB HDD storage, with an option for 2TB HDD.
The LC200 simplifies the process of streaming and recording, making it manageable and flexible for various applications, from corporate meetings and educational lectures to religious services and live events.
Introduction
Historically, attending live events like symphonies, operas, or sports required physical presence. The evolution of internet and A/V technology has enabled new forms of media distribution, including video presentations, corporate meetings, and religious sermons, overcoming geographical barriers through streaming and recording. While this creates opportunities, it can also complicate A/V systems.
Ease of Use and Management
The LC200 addresses the complexity of modern A/V systems by offering an easy-to-use and manage solution. It is compatible with various video sources and streaming protocols, with simple setup for streaming and recording configurations. Recording files are manageable and can be stored flexibly.
Live Production Capability
To maintain audience engagement, dynamic content is crucial. The LC200 enhances viewer experience through constant changes in layouts, overlays, and backgrounds, making live production more captivating.
Lumens Media Processor Capture Vision Station (LC200)
The LC200 is an H.264 encoder that combines streaming, recording, switching, and live production. It can process and mix up to four channels simultaneously, making it ideal for video presentations. Recordings can be stored on the internal 1TB HDD, external USB storage, or uploaded to partner servers like Panopto, Kaltura, and Opencast.
User-Friendly Management
Management is streamlined via the front panel, a user-friendly director GUI, and webpage configurations. Minimal training is required, with no prior technical background necessary.
Advanced Scenes Switching
The LC200 supports user-defined layouts, title/logo overlays, and backgrounds. Advanced scenes are pre-defined combinations of these elements, allowing for quick switching and enhancing audience understanding and engagement.
Benefits and Applications
The LC200 is suitable for professional A/V scenarios, enabling corporations to live stream events or record training materials. Educational institutions can capture lectures, and religious organizations can stream sermons globally. Applications include:
- Corporate Events
- Education
- Government
- House of Worship
- Medical
- eSports
- Courtroom
Features & Overview
4-Channel Recording, Streaming, Live Switching Media Processor
The Lumens LC200 CaptureVision Station is an all-in-one media processor that acts as the core system for video projects, allowing simultaneous mixing of four video sources, recording, streaming, and live switching.
Bring Multiple Videos and Audio Together
The LC200 captures various video sources, including HDMI inputs, Lumens IP cameras, and RTSP streams. It allows switching between them and, with four line-in audio inputs, provides a complete audiovisual experience.
Record Everything
Beyond the program-out video, the LC200 records four independent channels in high definition with clear audio, simplifying post-production.
Content Management System Integration
The LC200 integrates with content management systems like Panopto, Kaltura, and Opencast, commonly used for enterprise video and school lectures. It offers seamless compatibility with Panopto, providing scheduling, live streaming, and backup video capabilities.
Built-in HDD, USB Port, FTP Support
It features a built-in 1TB HDD capable of storing 500-1,000 hours of video. Recordings can also be uploaded to external USB devices, FTP servers, or NAS.
Multi-Stream Anywhere
The LC200 can live stream to up to three destinations simultaneously, including platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch.
Live Advanced Scenes Switch
This powerful function helps capture viewer attention with user-defined scenes containing PBP/PIP layouts, title/logo overlays, and custom backgrounds, all switchable with a single click.
Scheduling
Events can be scheduled for creation, recording, and streaming using Outlook or Google Calendar integration.
Front Panel Overview
- One-Touch to Record and Stream: Start/Stop recording, streaming, and take snapshots.
- Layout / Source Switch: Switch between single, PIP, PBP, and other layouts. Select sources for each window and switch customized scenes.
- USB 3.0 for Storage: Front-panel USB port for connecting portable storage devices for direct recording or copying video files.
Rear Panel Overview
- Line Out: 3.5mm phone jack for live audio mix monitoring.
- Analog Stereo Audio/Input: Four analog stereo audio inputs (3.5mm phone jack).
- USB 2.0: Supports USB mouse and keyboard for GUI interface operations.
- Ethernet: For receiving IP video streams, stream transport, storage directories, and supporting embedded web interface and A/V control systems.
- HDMI Output x2: One for Program (mixed video) and one for Multi-view (GUI) interface output.
- A/V Control: Interface for managing the LC200 from A/V control systems.
Applications
Audio/Video Streaming and Recording
The LC200 serves as a central switching and processing device for A/V systems. It manages A/V sources and records IP cameras or sources, along with PC/laptop content via HDMI. Users can switch A/V sources, layouts, backgrounds, and overlays during recording sessions using an HDMI display and USB mouse. Lumens camera controllers can manage PTZ camera positions and presets. MP4 files can be saved directly to a USB drive or the built-in HDD. The LC200 also streams live to cloud platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Wowza, and Microsoft Stream.
Diagram Description: A system diagram illustrating an audio/video streaming and recording setup. It shows Lumens IP cameras and a PC/Notebook connected to the LC200 Media Processor. The LC200 connects to live streaming platforms (YouTube, Twitch) and audio output systems. A camera controller (VS-KB30) is also depicted.
Lecture Recording and Distance Learning
The LC200 records content from a presenter's computer (e.g., PPT) and video from classroom cameras, mixing all audio inputs. System administrators can schedule recordings to avoid missing important sessions. Presenters can start/stop recording via a remote control panel. The LC200 supports Content Management Systems (CMS) like Panopto, Kaltura, OpenCast, and FTP, automatically uploading recorded video files to the CMS for student review.
Diagram Description: A system diagram illustrating a lecture recording and distance learning setup. It shows Lumens IP cameras and a PC/Notebook connected to the LC200 Media Processor. The LC200 connects to live streaming platforms (YouTube, Twitch) and a Content Management System (Panopto, Kaltura, OpenCast). Audio inputs (Mic 1, Mic 2) are connected via an audio mixer to the LC200. A camera controller (VS-KB30) is also depicted.
Optional Accessory: LC-RC01 Remote Control Panel
The Lumens LC-RC01 remote control panel is a wall plate designed for the LC200, enabling remote control of live streaming, recording, and video file saving. It features three macro functions for switching scenes and controlling camera presets.
The LC-RC01 can be extended up to 30 meters via a Cat 5e cable and mounted in standard one-gang US/EU A/V enclosures. It includes a USB port for connecting USB flash drives to record or back up video files, offering enhanced operational flexibility.
- ? Copy the latest recording to USB drive
- ? USB flash drive port
- ✨ Macro 1~3: Scene + camera preset
- ▶️ Start/Stop streaming
- ⏺️ Start/Stop recording
Available in U.S. standard (LC-RC01U) and Europe standard (LC-RC01E) models.
Diagram Description: Diagram showing the LC-RC01 Remote Control Panel setup. It depicts the LC-RC01 Panel connected via Cat 5e cable to the LC-RC01 Receive Box, which then connects via USB to the LC200. The LC-RC01 panel features buttons for Backup, Stream, Record, and numbered macros. A power adapter for the LC200 is also shown.
Technical Specifications
| VIDEO INPUT | AUDIO OUTPUT | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number / Signal | 4 HDMI digital video | Number / Signal | 1 stereo, unbalanced 3.5mm phone jack | |
| Connection | 4 female HDMI type-A | 2 stereo, digital de-embedded audio from HDMI | ||
| Resolution Range | 480i~1080p 60fps | |||
| IP Source | Lumens IP PTZ / Box Cameras RTSP Source (H.264 1080p 60/30fps) | COMMUNICATION | ||
| VIDEO PROCESSING | Video Compression | H.264/AVC 4:2:0 8bit color Encoding profile: High, Main, Baseline | USB | 2 rear panel USB 2.0 type A Support USB mouse, keyboard, HID touch display |
| Bitrate | 200 kbps to 10 Mbps | Serial Control | RS-232 / RS-485 port | |
| VIDEO OUTPUT | Number / Signal | 3 H.264/AVC digital video over Ethernet 2 HDMI digital video | ||
| Scaled Resolution | 1080p | |||
| Frame Rate | 30 / 60 fps | ETHERNET | ||
| RECORDING AND STORAGE | Internal Storage | Standard 1TB HDD / Optional 2TB HDD | Ethernet Host Port | 1 female RJ-45 10/100/1000 Base-T high/full duplex |
| External Storage | 1 USB 3.0 port in front panel | Streaming Protocol | Pull: RTSP Push: RTMP/ RTMPS / MPEG-TS TCP, UDP, HTTP DHCP Client | |
| File Type | MP4 (H.264/AAC), JPEG | FUNCTIONS | ||
| Resolution | 360p, 720p, 1080p | Supports IP Sources | Lumens IP Cameras, RTSP | |
| Frame Rate | Max. 1080p 60/30 fps | Scenes Switch | Yes, preset for layout, background, and overlay | |
| AUDIO INPUT | Number / Signal | 4 Line In (stereo, 3.5mm phone jack) 4 stereo, digital de-embedded audio from HDMI IP Audio Source (RTSP, AAC-Raw, 16K/44.1K/48K) | Layout Switch | Yes (Single, PIP, PBP, 3 and 4 windows layouts) |
| Compression | AAC-LC | Background Switch | Yes | |
| Overlay | Yes, PNG overlay or System time overlay | |||
| File Backup | FTP / SFTP / NAS(CIFS/SMB, NFS) / USB Flash Drive | |||
| GENERAL | ||||
| Power Supply | DC In, 12 V / 2A | Power Supply | DC In, 12 V / 2A | |
| Power Consumption | 24W | Power Consumption | 24W | |
| Dimensions | Standard 1u rack dimensions 122.5mm(L) x 431mm (W) x 44.3mm (H) | Dimensions | Standard 1u rack dimensions 122.5mm(L) x 431mm (W) x 44.3mm (H) | |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | Weight | 1.2 kg | |
Accessory: LC-RC01U/E
| INTERFACE | EXTEND | MOUNTING | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Button | 6 LED buttons: Record, Stream, Backup, Macro 1~3 | Cable Type | Cat 5e / Cat 6 and above | LC-RC01U | Mounts to standard 1-gang US enclosures or to surfaces with included mud ring |
| USB port | 1 female USB 2.0 Type A, support USB flash drive | Maximum extension Distance | 30 meter (98 ft) | LC-RC01E | Mounts to standard 1-gang EU enclosures or to surfaces with included mud ring |
| GENERAL (LC-RC01U/E) | |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 6W |
| Temperature | Storage: -20 ~ +70 °C Operating: 0 to +40 °C |
| Humidity | 10% ~ 90% |
| Dimension | LC-RC01U Wallplate: 115mm (H) x 74mm (W) x 43mm (D) LC-RC01E Wallplate: 86mm (H) x 86mm (W) x 43mm (D) Receive Box: 41mm (H) x 90mm (W) x 25mm (D) |
| Weight | LC-RC01U Wallplate: 0.11 kg LC-RC01E Wallplate: 0.09 kg Receive Box: 0.13 kg |
Contact Information
Lumens Digital Optics Inc.
5F, No.20, Taiyuan St., Jhubei City 30288, Taiwan
TEL: +886-3-552-6255
FAX: +886-3-552-6256
Lumens Integration, Inc.
4116 Clipper Court
Fremont, CA, 94538
Phone: +1-866-600-0988
FAX: +1-510-252-1389
Lumens 中国办事处
上海市浦东新区祖冲之路 1077号 2510
电话:+86-21-51-098-999
传真:+86-21-50-272-210
Lumens Europe
De Nayerstraat 17 9470 Denderleeuw Belgium
Phone: +32-473-58-38-95
FAX: +32-2-452-76-00
Document Version: Jun, 2021
