Lumens LC200 CaptureVision Station User Manual

Model: LC200

Brand: Lumens

Manufacturer: Lumens Digital Optics Inc.

Important Information

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https://www.MyLumens.com/support

Chapter 1: Safety Instructions

Always follow these safety instructions when using the product:

1. Operation

2. Storage

3. Cleaning

4. Batteries (for products or accessories with batteries)

Warnings

FCC Warning: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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

KC Warning: This equipment is Industrial (Class A) electromagnetic wave suitability equipment and seller or user should take notice of it, and this equipment is to be used in the places except for home.

Chapter 2: Package Contents

The following items are included in the package:

Note: Appearance of the Power Adapter and Power Cord may vary depending on country/region.

Chapter 3: Product Overview

3.1 Front Panel

The front panel features several buttons and indicators for operation:

3.2 Rear Panel

The rear panel provides various input and output connections:

Chapter 3.3: RS-232/RS-485 I/O Pin Description

The RS-232 and RS-485 ports have specific pin configurations:

Port Pin NO. Function
RS-232 1 TX+
2 RX-
3 GND
RS-485 4 T/R+
5 T/R-
6 GND

Chapter 4: Instruction for Installation

4.1 Product Connection Diagram

The LC200 connects to various devices for a complete video production setup. The diagram illustrates the following connections:

Chapter 5: Function Description

5.1 Real-time Operation Menu

Connect the HDMI1 MultiView output to a display panel to show the real-time operation menu. Use a keyboard/mouse connected via USB to navigate the menu settings.

The main menu includes:

5.2 Parameter Setting

This section describes the web-based interface for controlling display items. The HDMI MultiView output provides access to [System Settings] and [Video Settings].

5.2.1 System Settings

Configure the device's basic information, date and time, and other settings.

5.2.1.1 System Settings

Frame Rate Restrictions:

System Frame Rate Supported Recording Mode Streaming Video Compression Settings Network Streaming (IP) MultiView signal source selection limits PGM Maximum Split-screen Quantity
FPS30 Mixed Video / Original Source Full HD 30 FPS, HD 30 FPS, SD 30 FPS 3 streams, Full HD 30 FPS IP + HDMI = 4 channels; IP ≤ 3 (only CH1~3 available for selection) 4 channels
FPS60 Mixed Video Full HD 60 FPS 2 streams, Full HD 60 FPS IP + HDMI = 4 channels; IP ≤ 2 (only CH1~2 available for selection) 2 channels

5.2.1.2 Network

The factory reset defaults to DHCP for IP assignment. To configure a static IP address:

5.2.1.3 Services

5.2.1.4 Setting File

Export and import device configuration files.

5.2.1.5 Display Settings

5.2.1.6 Remote Control Panel

Information about the connection status of the optional LC-RC01 extension control panel is displayed.

5.2.2 Account Management

Manage accounts for three user modes: System Management, Online Director, and Video Manager.

User/Password Details:

Item Username/Password Function Descriptions
System Management admin / admin Sets up the permission of main system management.
Director director / director Manages playback and changes simple basic image settings and the permission of Director.
Content Management video / video Views the permission of file storage and playback.

Caution: User name length: 4-16 characters. Password length: 8-16 characters. Specific symbols and spaces are forbidden for both. Duplicate usernames are forbidden.

5.2.3 Video Source

5.2.3.1 Network Device Management

Manage network cameras and streaming sources.

5.2.3.2 Video communication source management

Display video communication source information to edit source names and order.

5.2.4 Video Settings

5.2.4.1 Record Settings

Configure recording parameters. Recording time supports up to 12 hours.

Instruction on Encode Profile:

Name Video Resolution/ABR Description
Full HD 1080p / 4 Mbps Dynamic scene; Large film site; Local drive recording.
Internet Full HD 1080p / 3 Mbps General scene, Medium film site, Local drive recording.
HD 720p / 2 Mbps Static scene, Small film site, Local drive recording.
Internet HD 720p / 1.5 Mbps LAN director.
SD 480p / 800 kbps Static scene, LAN director.
Mobile network SD 480p / 500 kbps Director via mobile device.
User-Defined Click [ ] to open Custom.

5.2.4.2 Streaming Settings

Configure streaming parameters according to server system support.

5.2.5 Scene Management

LC200 offers 5 overlay styles, 5 background images, and 5 scenes. Custom styles can be added.

5.2.5.2 Macro

When used with the LC-RC01 extension control panel, Macro can set scenes and camera preset positions.

5.2.5.3 Time Stamp

Configure time stamp display settings.

5.2.6 Storage Settings

Configure recording storage, cycle recording, and NAS settings.

5.2.7 CMS Settings

Configure connection to Content Management Systems (CMS).

5.2.8 Schedule Setting

Set up scheduled recording and standby/wake-up functions.

5.2.9 Backup Setting

Configure automatic backup of videos to a designated location.

5.2.10 About

View LC200 device-related information:

5.3 Director

The LC200 includes a built-in Director feature for monitoring recording and previewing output video from a streaming director. Three login methods are available:

Online Director Feature Description:

No Item Function Descriptions
1 Channel Signal Selection The drop-down menu of image sources includes 4-channel HDMI source, IP camera, or streaming image.
2 REC Record Setting Start or stop recording; also select whether to synchronously stream or not.
3 Audio Source Management Manage the input and output audio source; adjust the audio volume of the recording.
4 Scenes Layout Setting Fast select the recording layout, or customize the background and scene style.
5 Camera Control Provide the IP video camera PTZ control or simple function settings.
6 Main Screen Output Display the layout of current output screens.
7 Recording Progress Bar Display information of the current status of recording/streaming, such as hard drive capacity. <Remark> Please refer to 5.3.1 Status Icon Description for details.
8 Index Timestamp can be added after the recording starts.
9 Live Switch to live image.
10 Intermission Switch to intermission image.
11 Snapshot Take a snapshot.

5.3.1 Status Icon Description of Status Display Bar:

Status Off On Error Pause
Network ? ? ⏸️
Record ? ⏸️
Streaming 1 / 2 / 3 ? ? ⏸️
Hard Drive ? Fail to write in ?️ Storage is full
USB Device ? ? HDCP ⚠️ Operation Invalid
Others ? Snapshot Fall

5.3.2 REC Record Setting

No Item Function Descriptions
1 Recording while Streaming Check stream(s) and click recording button [REC] to start streaming and recording function.
2 Enable/Stop/Pause Recording ▶️ Enable/Stop Recording ⏸️ Pause/Keep Recording.
3 Single-channel Streaming Button Streams right away without starting recording function.

5.3.3 Audio Source Management

Manage audio input and output levels.

No Item Function Descriptions
1 Volume Control Adjust the volume of audio input.
2 Audio Volume scale Display current audio volume scale.
3 Mute Button Mute audio output.
4 Audio Source Setting Select an audio source.

5.3.4 Scenes Layout Setting

Configure scenes, layouts, overlays, and background images.

No Item Function Descriptions
1 Scenes Scenes page is the integration of "Overlay," "Background Image," and "Recording Layout," which can perform a series of scene change according to your needs.
2 Layout Apply a different layout to highlight the screen focus of different channels. Click a desired layout style to apply.
3 Overlay Select a desired style to apply.
4 Background Display the background images supported by "Director" system. Click the thumbnail to apply.

5.3.5 Camera Setting

Control connected cameras.

No Item Function Descriptions
1 Camera Select a desired camera to control.
2 Preset Setting and Call Click number keys to perform preset settings and calls.
3 Direction Control Panel Move the center point to control the shooting direction. ※Web pages do not support trackball controls. Please use arrow keys to adjust the screen direction.
4 Zoom In/Zoom Out Zooms in/out the lens.
5 Focus Setting Set up auto or manual focus.
6 Tracking Setting Turn on/off the tracking function. ※ This function can only track cameras.
7 PTZ Speed Setting Set up the moving speed of Pan Tilt Zoom.

5.3.6 USB/Wireless Keyboard Function

Functions controllable via USB/wireless keyboard on the Director page:

Numeric Keys

Key Function Descriptions
Enter Start Recording
0 Stop Recording
1 ~ 9 Call theme 1 ~ 9
* Start Push
/ Stop Push
- Reduce PGM audio input volume
+ Increase PGM audio input volume
. Del Turn on/off PGM audio input

Other buttons

Key Function Descriptions
F1 Macro 1
F2 Macro 2
F3 Macro 3
L Switch to the next template
S Switch to the next theme
O Switch to the next overlay
B Switch to the next background
M Turn on/off PGM audio input
C Capture a single photo (JPEG file)
Space Stop Recording

5.4 File Management

The LC200 provides file management features for uploading, downloading, deleting, replaying video files, and editing recording information.

File Management Interface:

File Management Description:

Video Playback: Right-click a video to preview, edit content, and download the video file and dataset.

No Item Function Descriptions
1 Video Control Window Play back and control recording videos.
2 Video Content Edit and modify video content.
3 Video File and Dataset Select the video files or datasets to download.
4 Download Button Click this button to download the checked video files or datasets.
5 Apply Button After editing and modifying the video content, click this button to apply.

Photo Management: Manage photo files captured by SNAPSHOT. Folders are named by shooting date. Upload, download, and delete photos similarly to video management.

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using LC200. If you have questions, please refer to related chapters and follow all suggested solutions. If the problem still occurs, please contact your distributor or the service center.

No. Problems Solutions
1. Boot without power signal Make sure you have plugged in the power cord.
2. No image output 1. Check the power.
2. Check if the input/output device cables are loose.
3. Replace the cables and make sure they are not faulty.
4. Make sure if the signal source connects to the device correctly.
3. The panel keys are not responding 5. Confirm whether the machine is in standby mode. Tap any key on the LC200 panel to wake the machine (*Note 1).
6. Check if HDCP is activated on the video output of the source. If it is, the LC200 cannot display the video input. The panel becomes non-functional when logging into the system.
4. LC200 cannot perform camera control after connecting to a camera Please make sure the dial setting of Camera Address Selector is 0. LC200 cannot identify the camera correctly if it is not 0.
5. You cannot log in the web page administration interface if you forget the password If you forget the default password, please press the [Snapshot] + [Switch Channel] buttons on the panel at the same time for 5 seconds to restore the factory reset.
6. Webpage login failed 1. Confirm whether the machine is in standby mode. Tap any key on the LC200 panel to wake the machine (*Note 1).
2. Please confirm whether the password is correct. If you forget your password, please refer to Troubleshooting #5.
7. Selections of network streaming can not be more than 3 channels. You can select different system frame rates in the frame rate mode that affects the supported recording mode and network streaming number. Please refer 5.2.1.1 System Settings for the restrictions on use of the system frame rate.
8. Layout Editor software cannot edit the layout Firmware version 4.4.0.19 or later. When exporting files from LC200, please only click the Layout selection for export.
9. LC200 cannot find the camera 1. Please link to the webpage of the camera to make sure that [Setting] > [Video] > [Camera ID] / [Location] in the webpage uses only English letters or numbers. LC200 cannot find the machine if you use special characters and space.
2. When the LC200 is connected to a switch and the switch IGMP function is on, it will not be able to search for cameras in the local area network. Please disable the IGMP function first and then search for cameras again.
10. Maximum recording time LC200 supports The recording time LC200 supports is up to 12 hours. 24/7 recording is not supported.

*Note 1: Standby Mode: Applicable to firmware version 4.4.0.19 or later. Enable through the RS232/TCP command.

Addendum 1: Frequently Used Port No.

Port No. Description
1935/TCP Applicable for RTMP podcast to most platforms, such as YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch.
80/TCP Applicable for RTMP podcast to Periscope.
443/TCP Applicable for RTMPS podcast to Facebook.
1935/TCP Applicable for RTMP podcast to LinkedIn.
1936/TCP Applicable for RTMP podcast to LinkedIn.
2935/TCP Applicable for RTMPS podcast to LinkedIn.
2396/TCP Applicable to built-in HTTPS platforms with safety certification, such as YouTube, Facebook, Ustream, Livestream, Twitch.
443/TCP (HTTPS) Applicable to built-in HTTPS platforms with safety certification, such as YouTube, Facebook, Ustream, Livestream, Twitch.
53/UDP (DNS) Applicable to services of changing DNS IP address.

Supplier's Declaration of Conformity

47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information

Manufacturer: Lumens Digital Optics Inc.

Product Name: LC200

Model Number: CaptureVision Station

Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information

Supplier: Lumens Integration, Inc.

Address: 4116 Clipper Court, Fremont, CA 94538, United States

e-mail: support@mylumens.com

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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