Lumens Pro AI-Box1 Cam Connect Processor User Guide

User Guide for Lumens models including: Pro AI-Box1 Cam Connect Processor, Pro AI-Box1, Cam Connect Processor, Processor

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CamConnect AI-Box1 User Manual - English
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Connection ................................................................ 2
1.1 System Connection ............................................................................................................................. 2 1.2 AI-Box1 IO Interface ........................................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2 Operation Interface ............................................................... 3
2.1 Device Setting....................................................................................................................................... 3 2.2 Camera Control & Status................................................................................................................... 4 2.3 Device & Camera Mapping............................................................................................................... 6 2.4 System Settings.................................................................................................................................... 7 2.5 Video Output Settings ....................................................................................................................... 8 2.6 Start Video Output ............................................................................................................................ 10 2.7 Extension.............................................................................................................................................. 10 2.8 Disk Check ........................................................................................................................................... 11 2.9 Information ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3 Web Interface ........................................................................ 13
3.1 Device Settings................................................................................................................................... 13 3.2 Device - Camera List ......................................................................................................................... 15 3.3 AI Director ........................................................................................................................................... 15 3.4 Video Output Settings ..................................................................................................................... 20 3.5 System- Network ............................................................................................................................... 21 3.6 System- Profile ................................................................................................................................... 21 3.6.1 System- Settings-Device .............................................................................................................. 22 3.6.2 System- Settings- Auto Connection.......................................................................................... 22 3.6.3 Extension Setup .............................................................................................................................. 23 3.6.4 System Settings: Web User .......................................................................................................... 24 3.6.5 System- Settings- Maintenance ................................................................................................. 24 3.7 About .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 4 Connect to video conferencing software ............................ 26 Chatper 5 Microphone Settings............................................................. 27 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting.................................................................... 28 Chapter7 System Message ................................................................... 29 Copyright Information.............................................................................. 30
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Chapter 1 System Connection
1.1 System Connection 1.2 AI-Box1 IO Interface
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Chapter 2 Operation Interface
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2.1 (A)Device Setting
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Item

1 Device Number

2 Device List

3 Devices

Function Descriptions
Select the desired number of microphones to connect Displays microphones in individual tabs Select Microphone Device
Please use a supported microphone (see Lumens website)

4 Device IP

Enter the IP address of the microphone

Displays the microphone's port Shure: 2202 Shure: 2202 Sennheiser: 45

5 Port

Sennheiser TCCM: 443 Nureva: 8931

Yamaha: 49280

Audio-Technica : 17300

6 Connect

Only Nureva allows customized PORT Enable/Disable setting mode

7 Voice Tracking

When enabled, signals received by a microphone triggers camera preset positions. When setting camera presets, it is important to disable this function.

Trigger when an audio source exceeds the selected dB value.

Sennheiser:-90~0 (recommended -55)

Audio Trigger Level >

Nureva:0~120 (recommended 40+)

Audio-Technica:0~60 (recommended 30)

Yamaha:0~126 (recommended 80+ for RM-CG / 70+ for RM-W)

Audio Reception Delay Settings 9 Time To Trigger Preset When a second sound trigger occurs, there will be a delay in triggering
camera preset based on the configured duration in seconds.

10 Back To Home Time

Return the camera to its home position If there is no audio input, the camera will move to its home position after the set seconds.

11 Back to Home Camera Select one camera or select all cameras to move to home position.

Back To Home 12
Position

Camera will return to either Home position or a specific preset position.

13 Apply

Confirms changes to settings.

2.2 (B)Camera Control & Status

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Item

1 Resolution / FPS

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Function Descriptions
Resolution/FPS Settings (must match the camera output settings)

2 Refresh / Add

Click

to search for a camera on the network or manually enter the

specified IP, and click [Add] to add it

3 Device Name 4 Connect 5 PTZ Control 6 Delete

Please ensure that the camera and AI-Box1 are on the same network segment. Displays discovered cameras
Click to connect. Connected camera are highlighted in blue. Click to enable PTZ control Refer to 2.2.1 PTZ Control for function description Delete a camera from the list.

2.2.1 (C) PTZ Control

Item

1 Preview window

2 Mirror / Flip

3 Pan/Tilt/Home

4 Preset setting
5 AF/MF 6 Zoom 7 Exit

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Function Descriptions
Display the camera output Mirror or flip the image Adjust the Pan/Tilt position of the camera Click [Home] button to return to the camera's central position Call Preset Position Click a number first and then Store Preset Position Click a number first and then Switch to Auto/Manual camera lens focus Lens Zoom In / Out Exit the PTZ Control page

2.3 (D)Device & Camera Mapping
When a microphone is connected, the camera will move to a preset position corresponding to the sound position detected by the microphone.

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Item

1 Mapping Qty

2 Indicator Array No.
3 Azimuth Angle
4 Primary Camera

5 Secondary Camera

Function Descriptions

Select the number of locations to be mapped. Up-to 128 presets

supported.

Shure MXA310/ MXA910/ MXA920/ Audio-Technica no

supported

Not supported with Shure MXA310/ MXA910/ MXA920

and Audio-Technica microphones.

A green light indicates that the microphone is detecting a sound.

Array No.: Applicable to Shure / Audio-Technica devices

Azimuth Angle: Applicable to Sennheiser, Nureva, and Yamaha devices.

Angles can be manually adjusted

Select a desired Primary camera from the dropdown menu.

If unable to connect with a previously saved camera, will be displayed.

Select the desired Secondary camera from the dropdown menu.

When a camera is triggered to a preset position, and another preset

position for the same camera is subsequently triggered, the Secondary

camera will be the prior one to move to instead of the primary camera.

Note: This feature is available only when Seamless Switching is enabled.

6 Preset No. 7 AI Setting

If unable to connect with a previously saved camera, will be displayed. Select the preset position for the camera from the dropdown menu Enable/Disable AI Tracking Continuous Tracking The camera will continuously track the
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Mic. Array No./ 8
Mic. Azimuth Angle

individual, keeping them in the center position. Center StageWhen the camera has been triggered to a preset
position, the individual will be centered on the screen for 5 seconds before tracking stops.
Displays current trigger position / angle information of the camera.

2.4 (E)System Settings

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Item

1 Language

2 Max Microphone Qty.

3 Auto Connection

4 Profile Setting 5 Firmware Auto Check

Function Descriptions
English
Connect up-to 24 microphones. Auto-connected items setting after AI-Box1 power is turned on. Sound Device Camera Video Output Save/ Load: Save or Load the desired profile. AutoSave Interval: Set the auto saving interval. System Startup Waiting Time: Set startup waiting time. After AI-Box1 powers on, it will automatically search for microphones and cameras. If the devices have a long boot-up time, AI-Box1 may not connect to the devices properly. To prevent this issue, please adjust the system waiting time based on the current environment and the boot-up time of the microphones and cameras. Automatically checks for firmware updates.

6 Reset 7 Error Notification 8 Apply

Resets the CamConnect Pro AI-Box1. Turns on/off error message and notifications. Confirm and apply settings.

9 Network
Choose either DHCP or Static. The address can be modified in Static mode. Click Apply to save.
2.5 (F)Video Output Settings

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Item

1 Video Output Mode

2 Video Output Layout

3 Seamless Switching

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Function Descriptions
Set the Output Mode to either UVC, HDMI or UVC+HDMI Configure the layout of the video output according to the provided reference in section 2.5.1 Video Output Layout Cross: 4-split screen PBP: Picture by Picture screen Crop: Screen cropping function
Choose either Cross/PBP only The system is set up for single screen output, and camera switching is triggered by the microphone signal.
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Switch the camera display position, select "[Custom]" and then click on "[Edit]" to enter the editing mode.
4 Source Position

2.5.1 Video Output Layout
Connecting with 1 camera Connecting with 2 cameras

Connecting with 3 cameras

Connecting with 4 camera

Cross

PBP

Crop

Crop On

Crop Off

2.6 (G)Start Video Output
Click to output camera images via HDMI, UVC or HDMI+UVC.
2.7 (H) Extension
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The problem to address

To ensure that during a conference meeting, the voice from the customer's

side will not be detected by the ceiling microphone from our end, which

could accidently trigger the camera.

Connection:

Connect all devices using the Lumens audio cable splitter.

Reference Audio

1. Connect one end (with two rings) to the computer.

(The Lumens audio

2. Connect the other end (with three rings) to the Reserve hole on the

1 cable splitter is

CamConnect Pro.

required to enable this 3. The end with a single ring should be connected to the speaker to

function.)

capture the audio.

Reference Video 2.
(The Lumens BC200

Audio Trigger(dB): Set the audio detection threshold (-100~0 dB). The microphone will only trigger detection when the volume exceeds the set threshold. Detective Time(s): Set the duration of the detection (0~10 seconds) Enable: On / Off Apply: Click to apply the settings. The problem to address The camera may be triggered by any sound, whether it is caused by a human or just incidental noise. With the Lumens BC200 auxiliary camera,

camera is required to enable this function.)

the system will no longer be triggered by sound alone. It will also use AI face recognition to detect people on site. The camera will only be triggered when an audio source is accompanied by a human face that can be detected.

Connection: The Lumens BC200 auxiliary camera must be connected. The BC200 is set to be released in Q1 2025. For a more detailed introduction, please refer to the BC200 user manual at that time.

Auxiliary Camera: Enable or disable the BC200 camera. Vision Zone Detection: This feature is not functional at the moment and is not for use. Apply: Click to apply the settings.
2.8 (I) Disk Check
Measure the reading from the SD card to check if it is working properly. The reading data can be provided to Lumens personnel for further inspection.

2.9 (J)Information
Function Descriptions
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This window displays the software version information of AI-Box1. Click on latest version and do apply updates.
For technical support, please scan the QRcode on the right.

to confirm the

Chapter 3 Web Interface

3.1 Device Settings

Item

1 Array Microphone

Function Descriptions
Array Microphone NumberSelect the desired number of microphones to connect Devices: Select a Microphone Device IP: Enter the IP address of the microphone
Displays the microphone's port Shure: 2202 Sennheiser: 45 Sennheiser TCCM: 443 Nureva: 8931 Yamaha: 49280 Audio-Technica : 17300
Only Nureva allows customized PORT Connect: Enable/Disable microphone connection Advanced Function Settings

Device & Camera 2
mapping

Audio Trigger Level > dB Triggered when an audio source exceeds the specified dB value. Sennheiser:-90~0 (recommended -55) Nureva:0~120 (recommended 40+) Audio-Technica:0~60 (recommended 30) Yamaha:0~126 (recommended 80+ for RM-CG / 70 up for RM-W) Time To Trigger Preset: Audio Reception Delay Settings When a second sound trigger occurs, there will be a delay in triggering camera preset based on the configured duration in seconds. Back To Home Time: If there is no audio input, the camera will move to its home position after the set seconds. Back To Home Position: You can select either the Home position or designate a preset number. Voice Tracking: When enabled, the microphone can receives signals, and the camera would moves to preset positions when triggered. When setting preset positions, disable this function. Mapping Q'ty: Select the number of locations to be mapped. Up-to 128 presets supported.
Shure MXA310/ MXA910/ MXA920/ Audio-Technica no supported Not supported with Shure MXA310/ MXA910/ MXA920 and Audio-Technica microphones. Indicator: a green light indicates that the microphone is detecting a sound. Array No. / Azimuth Angle Array No.: Applicable to Shure/ Audio-Technica devices Azimuth Angle: Applicable to Sennheiser, Nureva, and Yamaha devices. The angle can be manually adjusted Primary Camera: Select a Primary camera from the dropdown menu Secondary Camera: Select a desired Secondary camera from the dropdown menu. When a camera is triggered to a preset position, and another preset position for the same camera is subsequently triggered, the Secondary camera will be the prior one to move to instead of the primary camera. Note: This feature is available only when Seamless Switching is enabled Preset No.: Select the preset position for the camera from the dropdown menu AI SettingEnable / Disable AI tracking Center StageWhen the camera has been triggered to move to a preset position, the individual will be centered on the screen for 5 seconds before tracking stops. Continuous Tracking The camera will continuously track the individual, maintaining them in the center position.
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3.2 Device - Camera List

1 Camera List

3.3 AI Director

Resolution/ FPS Must match the camera's resolution settings

Refresh

: search the cameras in this network segment.

AddManually type the IP address, then click Please ensure that cameras and AI-Box1 are in the same network
segment Connect / Disconnect Click [Connect] to enable or disable the connection with the camera. PTZ ControlClick it to access the camera's webpage. Default account: admin/ 9999 For more information, please refer to the camera's user manual.

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Item

1. Conversation Mode

2 Presenter Mode

Function Descriptions
Pre-designed scripts are available for selection, allowing customers to use templates without customization. (More templates will be available in the future) Not available for now.
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3 Cruise Mode

Not available for now.

4 Customize

Create and fully customize your own 2 unique scripts.

5 Edit

Edit the contents of the script

6 Run / Stop

Start or stop the script running.

7 Execution Log

Display the log activity of AI Director.

Example of script creation

Script Edition: Conversation Mode Example

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A. Camera: Assign commands for connected cameras to move to a preset position or return to their home position. B. Microphone:
1.trigger count: Set the number of triggers (1~100) required to activate the camera. 2. All Mic off Stream: Define the action CamConnect Pro will take when the microphone stops receiving sound. For example, change the image layout scene or send commands to cameras.
(See example below)

C. Layout: 1. Video Layout: Cross / PBP 2. Video Layout of camera quantity: 1x1 / 1x2 / 1x3 / 2x2 3. Video source to specific position
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D. Control 1. Script Start: a.This block must be placed at the beginning of any valid script. b.Set the priority to determine which script takes precedence when multiple scripts are active. 2. Script End: This block must be placed at the end of any valid script 3. Delay time: milliseconds / seconds / minutes a. Set the custom time and select the units. b. This block can be used as a stopover point in a script. Example:

Note: A valid script must always include both the Script Start block and Script End block. E. Leave: Exit the page F. Save: Save the settings G. Run: Start executing the script H. Bin: Drag unwanted blocks to the bin icon to discard them. I. Execution Log: Displays the activity log of the AI Director.

Script edition: Customize Mode example

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A. Camera 1. Preset Cruise Set how the preset positions of 23 cameras are triggered in sequence Mode 1: Assign one preset position for each camera. Each camera moves to its preset position in order.

Mode 2: Assign two preset positions for each camera. Each camera move to their preset positions in order. Configurable value: 1. Movement speed (degrees per second) for the camera when the preset
position is triggered. 2. Delay time(seconds)
2. Camera settings a. Move to a specific preset position or home position b. Movement speed (degrees per second) for the camera when the preset position is triggered.
B. Layout 1. Layout: Cross / PBP 2. Video Layout for Camera Quantity: 1x1 / 1x2 / 1x3 / 2x2 3. Video source to specific position
C. Control 1. Script Start: a.This block must be placed at the beginning of any valid script. b.Set the priority to determine which script takes precedence when multiple script are active. 2. Script End: This block must be placed at the end of any valid script. 3. Delay time: milliseconds / seconds / minutes a. Set the custom time and select the units. b. This block can be used as a stopover point in a script. 4. Reschduled in _ seconds: Specify how many seconds will be needed before triggering the next step. 5. Repeat Count: How many times the scrpt will repeat 6. Script stop: Stops the script execution. 7. Loop Script: The script will repeat continuously.
Example: Note: A valid script must always include both the Script Start and Script End blocks.
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D. Leave: Exit the page E. Save: Save the settings F. Run: Start executing the script G. Bin: Drag unwanted blocks to the bin icon to discard them. H. Execution Log: Display the activity log of AI Director.
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3.4 Video Output Settings
1 2 3 4 5

Item

1 Video Output Mode

2 Seamless Switching

3 Layout Type
4 Source Position 5 Layout 6 Start Video Output

Function Descriptions
HDMI,UVC or HDMI+UVC The system is set up for single screen output, and the camera switching is triggered by the microphone signal.
Configure the layout of the video output according to the provided reference in section 2.5.1 Video Output Layout Cross: 4-split screen PBP: Picture by Picture screen Crop: Screen cropping function
Choose either Cross/PBP only Custom / Auto Choose how many camera images will be displayed on the screen. Position: Determine which camera source will be displayed in each position Click the button to start or stop video output.

3.5 System- Network

Function Descriptions
Ethernet Settings. When it is set to Static IP, settings can be modified. Once the settings are complete, click Apply.
3.6 System- Profile
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Item

1 Save as New Profile

2 Load Profile

3 Profile

Function Descriptions
Save the current settings as a new profile / layout template. Load a saved profile / layout template. The button will appear on every page and serves the same function as Load Profile.

3.6.1 System- Settings-Device

1 2 3 4

Item

1 Language

2 Device Name

3 Location

4 Max Microphone Qty.

Function Descriptions
English CamConnect_Processor Default_XXXX (The last four characters of the MAC address) 4 / 8 / 16 / 24

3.6.2 System- Settings- Auto Connection

1 2 3

Item

1 Auto Connection

Function Descriptions
The microphone, camera and Video output can reconnect automatically after restarting the AI Box.
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2 Auto Save 3. Auto Run

The profile can be saved automatically after a specific interval time. AI Director will be run automatically.

3.6.3 Extension Setup

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Reference Video

The problem to address The camera may be triggered by any sound, whether it is caused by a human or just incidental noise. With the Lumens BC200 auxiliary camera, the system will no longer be triggered by sound alone. It will also use AI face recognition to detect people on site. The camera will only be triggered when an audio source is accompanied by a human face that can be detected.

Connection: 1 (The Lumens BC200
The Lumens BC200 auxiliary camera must be connected. camera is required to
The BC200 is set to be released in Q1 2025. For a more detailed enable this function.)
introduction, please refer to the BC200 user manual at that time.

Auxiliary Camera: Enable or disable the BC200 camera. Vision Zone Detection: This feature is not functional at the moment and is not for use. Apply: Click to apply the settings

The problem to address

To ensure that during a conference meeting, the voice from the customer's

Reference Audio

side will not be detected by the ceiling microphone from our end, which

could accidently trigger the camera.

(The Lumens audio 2
cable splitter is

Connection:

required to enable this Connect all devices using the Lumens audio cable splitter.

function.)

1. Connect one end (with two rings) to the computer.

2. Connect the other end (with three rings) to the Reserve hole on the

CamConnect Pro.

3. The end with a single ring should be connected to the speaker to capture the audio.
Audio Trigger(dB): Set the audio detection threshold (-100~0 dB). The microphone will only trigger detection when the volume exceeds the set threshold. Detective Time(s): Set the duration of the detection (0~10 seconds) Enable: On / Off Apply: Click to apply the settings.
3.6.4 System Settings: Web User

1 2 3 4

Item

1 User Name

2 Current Password

3 New Password

4 Confirm Password

Function Descriptions
Admin The password currently set for your account. Enter a new password. Re-enter your new password to confirm.

3.6.5 System- Settings- Maintenance

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3 4 5 6 7
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Item

1 Firmware Version

2 Auto Check

3 Firmware Update

4 Event Log

5 Reboot

6 System Factory

7 Configure File

Function Descriptions
Displays the current firmware version of the device. Automatically checks if new firmware is available. Allows you to select and update a firmware file from your computer. The log file records activity over time and can be exported. Restarts the device. Resets the device to its factory default settings. Import /Export the current configuration.

3.7 About

Function Descriptions
This window displays the version information of AI-Box1. For technical support, please scan the QR code at the bottom right

Chapter 4 Connect to video conferencing software
4.1 Set the output mode of AI-Box1 to UVC or HDMI+UVC, then click the Video output button
4.2 Launch software (such as Skype, Zoom or Microsoft Teams) 4.3 Select CamConnect as the video source
Video Source Name: Lumens CamConnect Processor
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Chatper 5 Microphone Settings
Please check the latest list of supported microphones on the Lumens website. Below are examples. Compatibility is not limited to these microphones.
Before installing AI-Box1, third-party microphone systems may require configuration.
5.1 Sennheiser
When using TCC2 with CamConnect, set and configure the channels on the Sennheiser Control Cockpit software first. By default, Sennheiser divide a space into 8 equal parts in a horizontal angle of view. They correspond to CamConnect Azimuth Angle 1 to 8.
If a blocked area is enabled on the Sennheiser Control Cockpit software, the corresponding position of CamConnect will also be affected. Example: If the blocked area is set to 0° to 60°, the audio signal from 0° to 45° of CamConnect Array Azimuth 1 and 45° to 60° of Array Azimuth 2 will be ignored.
5.2 Shure
Suitable for large-area positioning when Shure Designer Automatic coverage is On.
If more accurate positioning is required, disable Automatic coverage, adjust Gain value/Position manually and reduce the beamforming angle, to achieve accurate positioning.
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using AI-Box1. If a problem still occurs, please contact your distributor or the service center.

Problems

Solutions

1. Check the power supply of camera or PoE power supply is stable.
1. Unable to search camera devices 2. Make sure the cameras are on the same network as the CamConnect AI-Box1.
3. Replace the cables and make sure they are not faulty

The microphone fails to detect the Please confirm that the microphone device is in Connected status

position of a sound

1.Make sure the Azimuth Angle settings in the CamConnect When using a Sennheiser
software include that angle position 3. microphone, there is no response
2.Check the blocked zones in the Sennheiser Control Cockpit at a specific angle
software. Refer to 5 Microphone Settings for details.

When setting camera preset positions, the camera moves 4. when it hears a sound from another direction.

Please refer to 2.1 Device Setting to disable voice tracking during the camera set-up process.

Please access the camera's web interface and go to the Network tab. Make sure Multicast is disabled. When Multicast is opened, the AI-Box1 cannot connect the camera.

5. Unable to connect camera.

1. Please check if you are using static IP. 6. Cannot upgrade firmware by OTA.
Turn to DHCP and try update again.

Chapter7 System Message

Warning message

Microphone cannot be found. Please check Microphone
1
connection status and try to connect again.

2 Connection Loss.

3 Camera connection failure

Action
Ensure that the microphone's port has been typed correctly and check if the IP address is on the same network as the AI-Box.
You can also refer to the link below from for more information about the setup method with compatible ceiling microphones. https://www.mylumens.com/en/Downloads/3?id2=5&keyword=ai%20box& keyword2=&pageSize=10&ord= The connection between the AI-box and the microphone has been lost. Please check if the microphone has been accidentally turned off or if there is another network issue. Refer to 3.1 Device - Microphone Setting to check the microphone's status. Check if the camera's resolution and FPS have been configured correctly with the AI Box. Access the camera's webpage to confirm its network connectivity. Refer to 3.2 Device - Camera List to check resolution of AI-Box1.

Copyright Information
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