Lumens VS-KB21 IP Camera Controller

1. ບົດແນະນຳ

The Lumens VS-KB21 is an advanced IP camera controller designed for professional video production environments. It provides comprehensive control over up to 255 IP-connected cameras, supporting various communication interfaces including RS-232, RS-422, and Ethernet. Key features include a 4-axis joystick for precise Pan/Tilt/Zoom control, a 3-inch LCD for RTSP preview, and user-assignable keys for quick access to functions. This manual provides detailed instructions for setting up, operating, and maintaining your VS-KB21 controller.

2. ຜະລິດຕະພັນເກີນview

Familiarize yourself with the components and controls of the VS-KB21 controller.

2.1 ແຜງຄວບຄຸມດ້ານໜ້າ

ຮູບ 1: ດ້ານຫນ້າ view of the Lumens VS-KB21 IP Camera Controller, showing the joystick, LCD screen, and various control buttons and knobs.

• ຢອດສະຕິກ: 4-axis control for Pan, Tilt, and Zoom.
• ຈໍ LCD: 3-inch display for RTSP video preview ແລະການນໍາທາງເມນູ.
• ລູກບິດ: Dedicated controls for Iris, Shutter, Gain, White Balance, and Focus.
• ປຸ່ມກົດ: Numeric and function keys for camera selection, preset recall, and menu input.
• User-Assignable Keys (F1, F2): ປຸ່ມຟັງຊັນທີ່ສາມາດປັບແຕ່ງໄດ້.
• Zoom Seesaw Lever: For precise zoom control (Tele/Wide).

2.2 ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ແຜງດ້ານຫລັງ

ຮູບ 2: ດ້ານຫລັງ view of the Lumens VS-KB21 IP Camera Controller, highlighting the connectivity ports.

• ພອດ RS-422: For serial communication with cameras.
• ພອດ RS-232: For serial communication with cameras.
• ຜອດບໍລິການ: USB port for firmware updates and service.
• ຜອດອີເທີເນັດ: RJ-45 connector for IP control and PoE (Power over Ethernet).
• DC ໃນ 12V: ພະລັງງານເຂົ້າສຳລັບອະແດບເຕີ DC ທີ່ມາພ້ອມ.
• ສະຫວິດໄຟຟ້າ: ສະວິດເປີດ/ປິດສຳລັບໜ່ວຍ.
• LOCK Slot: ສໍາລັບສາຍຄວາມປອດໄພ.

3. ຕັ້ງຄ່າ

Follow these steps to set up your VS-KB21 controller.

1. ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ພະລັງງານ:
   • Connect the provided DC 12V power adapter to the 'DC IN 12V' port on the rear panel and plug it into a power outlet.
   • Alternatively, if using a PoE-enabled network switch, connect an Ethernet cable from the switch to the 'ETHERNET' port. The unit will power on via PoE.
2. Network Connection (for IP Control):
   • Connect an Ethernet cable from the 'ETHERNET' port on the controller to your network switch or router. Ensure the controller and IP cameras are on the same network segment.
3. Serial Connection (for RS-232/RS-422 Control):
   • For RS-232 control, connect a serial cable from the 'RS-232' port on the controller to the camera's RS-232 port.
   • For RS-422 control, connect a serial cable from the 'RS-422' port on the controller to the camera's RS-422 port.
4. ການເປີດເຄື່ອງເບື້ອງຕົ້ນ:
   • Flip the 'POWER' switch to the ON position. The LCD screen will illuminate, and the controller will initialize.
5. ການຕັ້ງຄ່າກ້ອງຖ່າຍຮູບ:
   • Access the controller's settings menu via the LCD to add and configure your IP or serial cameras. Refer to the on-screen prompts for IP address, port, and protocol settings (VISCA, VISCA Over IP).

4. ຄໍາແນະນໍາການດໍາເນີນງານ

This section details the operation of the VS-KB21 controller for managing your cameras.

4.1 ການເລືອກກ້ອງຖ່າຍຮູບ

• Press the 'CAM LIST' button to view a list of configured cameras.
• Use the numeric keypad (CAM 1-7) or the joystick to select the desired camera.
• Press 'ENTER' to confirm your selection.

4.2 ການຄວບຄຸມ Pan, Tilt, ແລະ Zoom (PTZ).

• ເລື່ອນ/ອຽງ: Move the 4-axis joystick left/right for pan and up/down for tilt.
• ຊູມ: Rotate the joystick head or use the 'TELE' (zoom in) and 'WIDE' (zoom out) buttons on the seesaw lever.
• PTZ Speed: Adjust the 'PTZ SPEED' knob to control the responsiveness of the joystick.

4.3 Focus Control

• Press the 'AUTO FOCUS' button for automatic focus adjustment.
• For manual focus, use the 'FOCUS' knob: rotate 'NEAR' to focus on closer objects, 'FAR' for distant objects.

4.4 Exposure and White Balance

• ຮູບແບບການສະແດງ: Press 'EXPOSURE MODE' to cycle through auto, manual, and shutter priority modes.
• Iris/Shutter/Gain: Use the dedicated knobs to adjust these parameters in manual exposure mode.
• White Balance: Press 'WB MODE' to select white balance presets or 'ONE PUSH WB' for automatic one-push white balance.

4.5 presets

• ບັນ​ທຶກ​ໄວ້​ລ່ວງ​ຫນ້າ​: Position the camera as desired, then press 'SAVE' followed by a numeric key (0-9) to store the preset.
• ການເອີ້ນຄືນຄ່າທີ່ຕັ້ງໄວ້ລ່ວງໜ້າ: Press 'CALL' followed by the numeric key corresponding to the saved preset.

4.6 RTSP Preview

• The 3-inch LCD screen supports RTSP video preview from the selected IP camera. Ensure the camera's RTSP stream is correctly configured in the controller's settings.
• Press 'PVW' to toggle the preview ເປີດ/ປິດ.

5. ບໍາລຸງຮັກສາ

Proper maintenance ensures the longevity and optimal performance of your VS-KB21 controller.

• ທໍາຄວາມສະອາດ: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior of the controller. For stubborn marks, a slightly damp ຜ້າທີ່ມີຜົງຊັກຟອກອ່ອນໆສາມາດນໍາໃຊ້ໄດ້, ໃຫ້ແນ່ໃຈວ່າບໍ່ມີນ້ໍາເຂົ້າໄປໃນອຸປະກອນ.
• ການເກັບຮັກສາ: Store the controller in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures when not in use.
• ການອັບເດດເຟີມແວ: Periodically check the Lumens official website for firmware updates. Updates can be installed via the 'SERVICE' USB port.
• ຫຼີກ​ລ້ຽງ​ການ​ຂອງ​ແຫຼວ​: Do not expose the controller to water or other liquids.
• ຫຼີກເວັ້ນຜົນກະທົບ: Protect the device from physical shocks and drops, especially the joystick.

6. ການແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາ

ເບິ່ງພາກນີ້ເພື່ອແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາທົ່ວໄປ.

7. ຂໍ້ມູນຈໍາເພາະ

Detailed technical specifications for the Lumens VS-KB21 IP Camera Controller.

8. ການຮັບປະກັນແລະການສະຫນັບສະຫນູນ

For warranty information, technical support, or service inquiries, please visit the official Lumens webເວັບໄຊ ຫຼືຕິດຕໍ່ຕົວແທນຈໍາໜ່າຍທີ່ໄດ້ຮັບອະນຸຍາດຂອງທ່ານ. ຮັກສາໃບຮັບເງິນການຊື້ຂອງທ່ານໄວ້ເປັນຫຼັກຖານການຊື້ສໍາລັບການຮ້ອງຂໍການຮັບປະກັນ.

Lumens Webເວັບໄຊ: www.mylumens.com