Lumens VC-TR41 Setting Guide for Zoom Presenter Focus
Overview
This guide explains how to configure the Lumens VC-TR41 camera for use with Zoom's Presenter Focus mode.
Compatible Firmware
VC-TR41: VUF105 or above
Connection Method
- Download the Zoom Room Controller app on a tablet.
- Pair the controller with the computer connecting with a VC-TR41 camera by entering the code shown on the computer.
- In the menu, select the Camera Control button to enter the control page.
Visual Description: Screenshot of the Zoom Room Controller app interface. It shows a "Pair with a Controller" prompt with a code input area and a keyboard layout. Below this, a main menu is visible with icons for: ? Audio, ? Video, ? Share, ? Participants, ... More. Other buttons include: ?️ Host tools, ? View, ? Switch Camera, and ? Camera Control. The "Camera Control" button is highlighted with a red box.
Using Presenter Focus
- On the control page, you can control the camera's PTZ movement and activate its tracking function by pressing the Presenter Focus button.
Visual Description: Screenshot of the Zoom Room Controller "Camera Control" page. It displays "Lumens VC-TR41 USB Camera" at the top. The "Camera Mode" dropdown shows "Manual" selected, with options for "Manual", "Presenter Focus", and "Auto-Framing". Below are controls for PTZ movement (↑, ↓, ←, →), zoom (?), and presets (Preset 1, Preset 2, Preset 3). A "Mirror Effect" option is also present. The "Presenter Focus" button is highlighted with a red box.
- On the VC-TR41's webpage, there are different tracking modes available. The desired tracking mode should be selected beforehand, before pressing the Presenter Focus button on the Room zoom controller.
Visual Description: Screenshot of the Lumens VC-TR41 web interface. The left sidebar shows menu items: Tracking, Live View, Audio, Stream, System, Maintenance, About. The main area shows "Tracking" settings. Options include "Default", "Auto Tracking", "Auto Framing", "Zoom". Below are settings for "People Count", "Take Turn Setting Area", "Designated ID", "Sensitivity" (set to Middle), "Target Lost Time" (set to 3 Sec.), "Auto-trigger Zone", and "Gesturing". A URL "rtsp://192.168.4.35:8553/h264" is displayed. Another section shows "Tracking Mode" with options like "Partition Framing", "Everywhere Tracking", "Stage Tracking", "Partition Tracking", "Center Stage", "Auto Framing". It also shows "Tracking Speed" (Middle) and "Target Lost Action" (PTZ Back to the...). The "Partition Framing" option is highlighted with a red box.
Visual Description: A repeat of the Zoom Room Controller "Camera Control" page, showing "Presenter Focus" selected in the "Camera Mode" dropdown.
Three Different Modes for Presenter Focus
| Zoom Presenter Mode for Presenter Focus | Lumens Tracking Mode |
|---|---|
| Free Zone Tracking | Everywhere Tracking |
| Area Tracking | Everywhere Tracking (Zone-based) |
| Content Tracking | Partition Tracking |
a. Free Zone Tracking
Configuration: Choose "Everywhere Tracking" mode in the VC-TR41 webpage.
Functionality: Camera tracks any target within the field.
Visual Description: Screenshot of the Lumens VC-TR41 web interface showing "Everywhere Tracking" mode selected. Settings visible include "Auto Tracking", "Auto Framing", "Zoom", "People Count", "Take Turn Setting Area", "Designated ID", "Sensitivity", "Target Lost Time", "Auto-trigger Zone", "Gesturing". A URL "rtsp://192.168.6.73:8553/h264" is shown. The "Tracking Mode" dropdown shows "Everywhere Trac..." selected. "Tracking Speed" is "Middle", and "Target Lost Action" is "PTZ Back to the...".
b. Area Tracking
Configuration: Choose "Everywhere Tracking" mode then draw a tracking zone.
Functionality: The camera tracks only within the drawn zone in the panoramic scene when a target enters.
Visual Description: Screenshot of the Lumens VC-TR41 web interface showing "Everywhere Tracking" mode selected, with a drawn green rectangular zone on the panoramic view. Settings visible include "Auto Tracking", "Auto Framing", "Zoom", "People Count", "Take Turn Setting Area", "Gesturing". The "Tracking Mode" dropdown is visible. Options like "Body Size" (set to Full), "Head position" (set to Middle), "Block Area Tracking Zone", "Multi-Target Framing" are shown. A "Done" button is present.
c. Content Tracking
Configuration: Choose "Partition Tracking" mode in the VC-TR41 webpage.
Functionality: Camera will move to capture the specific preserved scene when a target enters the drawn zone.
Detailed Tracking Mode Configuration
Visual Description: Screenshot of the Lumens VC-TR41 web interface showing "Partition Tracking" mode selected. The "Partition Edit" section allows defining up to four partitions (P1, P2, P3, P4). Settings include "Body Size" (Full), "Block Area", "Head position" (Middle), and "Everywhere" checkbox. A URL "rtsp://192.168.4.35:8553/h264" and "People Count 0" are displayed. The "Take Turn Setting Area" and "Gesturing" options are also visible.
