LOREX Technology Home Security System L15D400 User Manual

15" LCD COLOR OBSERVATION  
SYSTEM  
With Built-In 4 Channel Triplex Digital Video  
Recorder and 4 Night Vision CCD Cameras  
Instruction Manual  
English Version 5.0  
MODEL:  
L15LD400 Series  
Copyright © 2007 LOREX Technology Inc.  
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Important Safeguards  
Important Safeguards  
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture process of your video  
product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too.  
This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video  
product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operating and using your video product.  
Installation  
1. Read and Follow Instructions - All the safety and  
operating instructions should be read before the  
video product is operated. Follow all operating  
instructions.  
8. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the case are  
provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation  
of the video product and to protect it from  
overheating. These openings must not be blocked  
or covered. The openings should never be blocked  
by placing the video equipment on a bed, sofa, rug,  
or other similar surface. This video product should  
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat  
register. This video product should not be placed in  
a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack  
unless proper ventilation is provided or the video  
product manufacturer’s instructions have been  
followed.  
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating  
instructions should be retained for future reference.  
3. Heed Warnings - Comply with all warnings on the  
video product and in the operating instructions.  
4. Polarization - Do not defeat the safety purpose of  
the polarized or grounding-type plug.  
A polarized plug has two blades with  
one wider than the other.  
9. Attachments - Do not use attachments unless  
recommended by the video product manufacturer as  
they may cause a hazard.  
Agroundingtypeplughastwoblades  
and a third grounding prong.  
10. Water and Moisture - Do not use this video product  
nearwater. Forexample, nearabathtub, washbowl,  
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near  
a swimming pool and the like.  
The wide blade or the third prong are  
provided for your safety.  
If the provided plug does not fit into  
your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet  
Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline  
operated equipment or accessories connected to  
this unit should bear the UL listing mark of CSA  
certification mark on the accessory itself and should  
not be modified so as to defeat the safety features.  
This will help avoid any potential hazard from  
electrical shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified  
service personnel.  
5. .Power Sources - This video product should be  
operated only from the type of power source  
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of  
the type of power supply to your location, consult  
your video dealer or local power company. For video  
products intended to operate from battery power, or  
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.  
11. Accessories - Do not place this video equipment  
on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, or table. The video  
equipment may fall, causing serious  
6. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets of  
extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire  
or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension  
cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire  
insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous. They  
may result in a shock or fire hazard. Periodically  
examine the cord, and if its appearance indicates  
damage or deteriorated insulation, have it replaced  
by your service technician.  
damage to the video product. Use  
this video product only with a cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
recommended  
by  
the  
manufacturer or sold with the video  
product.Anymountingoftheproduct  
should follow the manufacturer’s  
instructions and use  
a
mounting accessory  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
7. Power-CordProtection -Powersupplycordsshould  
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on  
or pinched by items placed upon or against them,  
paying particular attention to cords at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and the point where they  
exit from the video product.  
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Important Safeguards  
Service  
13. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video  
equipment yourself as opening or removing covers  
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other  
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
Use  
19. Cleaning - Unplug the video product from the wall  
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or  
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
20. Product and Cart Combination - Video and cart  
combination should be moved with care. Quick  
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may  
cause the video product and car combination to  
overturn.  
14. Conditions Requiring Service - Unplug this video  
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to  
qualified service personnel under the following  
conditions.  
21. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects for  
any kind into this video product through openings as  
they may touch dangerous voltage points or  
“short-out” parts that could result in a fire or electric  
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video  
product.  
A. When the power supply cord or plug is  
damaged.  
B. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen  
into the video product.  
C. If the video product has been exposed to rain  
or water.  
22. Lightning - For added protection for this video  
product during a lightning storm, or when it is left  
unattended and unused for long periods of time,  
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the  
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage  
to the video product due to lightning and power line  
surges.  
D. If the video product does not operate normally  
by following the operating instructions. Adjust  
only those controls that are covered by the  
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of  
other controls mayresult in damage and will often  
require extensive work by a qualified technician  
to restore the video product to its normal  
operation.  
E. If the video product has been dropped or the  
cabinet has been damaged.  
F. When the video product exhibits a distinct  
change in performance. This indicates a need for  
service.  
15. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are  
required, have the service technician verify that the  
replacements used have the same safety  
characteristics as the original parts. Use of  
replacements specified by the video product  
manufacturercanpreventfire, electricshockorother  
hazards.  
16. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or  
repairs to this video product, ask the service  
technician to perform safety checks recommended  
by the manufacturer to determine that the video  
product is in safe operating condition.  
17. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The cameras provided  
with this system should be mounted to a wall or  
ceiling only as instructed in this guide, using the  
provided mounting brackets.  
18. Heat - The product should be situated away from  
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,  
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that  
produce heat.  
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General Precautions  
NOTE  
This equipment has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by FCC, EMC, and LVD. Therefore, it  
is designated to provide reasonable protection against interference and will not cause interference with other appliance  
usage.  
However, it is imperative that the user follows this manuals guidelines to avoid improper usage which may result in  
damage to the unit, electrical shock and fire hazard injury  
In order to improve the feature functions and quality of this product, the specifications are subject to change without  
notice from time to time.  
FCC CLASS B NOTICE  
Note:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part  
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in  
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-  
stalled and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment on  
and off), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected  
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for assistance  
General Precautions  
1. All warnings and instructions of this manual should be followed  
2. Remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid aerosol detergents. Use a water dampened cloth  
for cleaning  
3. Do not use this unit in humid or wet places  
4. Keep enough space around the unit for ventilation. Slots and openings in the storage cabinet should not be blocked  
5. During lightning storms, or when the unit is not used for a long time, disconnect the power supply, antenna, and cables  
to protect the unit from electrical surge  
LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC.  
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L15LD400 Series Feature List  
L15LD400 Series Feature List  
Monitor  
• 15" High Resolution LCD Monitor with built in DVR  
• Mouse control interface (mouse included)  
• Trilingual interface (English, Spanish and French)  
• Supports DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server)  
• Commercial grade monitor stand  
• Wall or Rack mountable (mounts sold separately)  
• A full range of LOREX Pro Series CCTV cameras available for use with this system  
Built-In Digital Video Recorder (DVR)  
• Triplex Technology allows for recording, playback or viewing simultaneously.  
• Network Interface for remote viewing over the internet***  
• MJPEG video compression  
• USB (Device) port for Firmware Upgrade, Backup and Image Transfer  
• HDD cradle - easy to remove/upgrade/archive  
• 160GB HDD Designed for Surveillance: Hard Drive is specifically designed for optimal  
performance in the commercial video security applications.  
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Table of Contents  
Table of Contents  
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Table of Contents  
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Getting Started  
Getting Started  
The L15LD400 Series comes with the following components:  
LCD & DVR COMBO UNIT  
WITH INSTALLED 160 GB HDD  
4 x CAMERAS  
4 x METAL STANDS  
1 x POWER ADAPToR  
4 x 60 FT. (18M)  
EXTENSION CABLES  
1 x 4-SPLITTER CAMERA  
POWER ADAPTOR  
1 x 10’ ETHERNET  
CABLE  
1 x REMOTE CONTROL  
2 x AA BATTERIES  
1 x HARDWARE MANUAL  
1 x SOFTWARE MANUAL  
1 x QUICK START GUIDE  
1 x SOFTWARE CD  
CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPLETE  
SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE.  
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L15LD400 Series - Front  
L15LD400 Series - Front  
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1. DISPLAY CONTROL BUTTONS - Control the onscreen display of Cameras:  
SEQ - Displays cameras 1~4 in Full Screen Sequencing Mode  
PIP - Displays cameras in Picture in Picture mode. The displayed cameras can be set by  
selecting either the main screen or PIP screen, and selecting a number 1~4.  
ZOOM - Zooms in on the currently displayed camera (1x Zoom). Use the direction buttons or  
mouse and move to the area to be enlarged.  
P/T - Enters PTZ (Pan / Tilt / Zoom) control mode. A PTZ type camera (not included) is required  
to use the PTZ Functions.  
2. MENU - Enters the System Menu and Setup.  
3. ESC - Exits the System Menu and Setup.  
4. +/ - BUTTONS - Adjusts the System Menu and Setup values.  
5. LCD MONITOR POWER BUTTON - Turns the LCD Monitor Power ON/OFF.  
NOTE: The system will continue to record when the LCD Monitor is powered off.  
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L15LD400 Series - Front  
L15LD400 Series - Front  
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6. IR RECEIVER & LED INDICATORS:  
IR RECEIVER - Receiver for the Remote Controller signal.  
DVR STATUS LEDs:  
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POWER - Power LED indicator for the System power status (ON/OFF).  
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HDD - HDD access LED indicated when activity is taking place on the system Hard drive.  
7. 0~9 BUTTONS - Switches the full screen view between channels 1~4. Numbers 0~9 are used  
to enter the System Password.  
8. SEARCH & MODE BUTTONS:  
SEARCH - Enters search mode (search through previously recorded data). Search by  
percentage, date / time, or the event list.  
MODE - Switches between full and split screen displays.  
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L15LD400 Series - Front  
L15LD400 Series - Front  
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9. PLAYBACK CONTROLS:  
BACK – Reverses the playback.  
STOP - Stops the playback.  
PAUSE – Pauses the playback.  
PLAY - Plays back the recorded data.  
REW - Fast Rewind of the playback  
STEP - Playback step by step (frame by frame)  
FF - Fast Forward of the playback  
10. DIRECTION ARROWS & ENTER:  
DIRECTION ARROWS - Moves the mouse cursor and navigates within the System Menu.  
ENTER- Confirms the selected options in the System Menu.  
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L15LD400 Series - Side  
L15LD400 Series - Side  
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1. REMOVABLE DRIVE BAY - Drive bay to install a removable Hard Drive.  
2. DRIVE BAY LOCK - Locking mechanism for the removable drive.  
3. USB BACKUP PORT - Connect a USB memory stick or USB HDD for data backup  
4. DEVICE PORT - Connect to a PC for firmware upgrade.  
5. USB MOUSE PORT - Connection port for a USB Mouse (alternate control for the System).  
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L15LD400 Series - Back  
L15LD400 Series - Back  
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1. ALARM BLOCK CHART - Outlines the Alarm Block connections  
2. RS-232C - Connection port to the PC or for other DVR control devices  
3. ALARM BLOCK & RS485 CONNECTIONS - Controls Alarm devices, and for direct connection  
to PTZ cameras. 4 sensor inputs and 1 relay output.  
4. ETHERNET - Connects the System to a network router or other Ethernet Device.  
5. CH 1~4 - BNC Camera inputs for Channels 1~4.  
6. MONITOR / SPOT OUT PORTS:  
• MONITOR - Connection to a slave monitor.  
• SPOT- Connection to monitor using SPOT OUT.  
7. PS/2 MOUSE PORT - Connection for a PS/2 mouse  
8. POWER INPUT PORT - Connection for the DC Power Input (12V).  
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Remote Control  
Remote Control  
Listed below is a quick reference for the Remote Control.  
MENU BUTTON -  
Opens the Main Menu  
(system setup)  
CHANNEL BUTTONS -  
Press 1~4 to select a  
specific camera by  
number. Use 0~9 to  
enter  
the  
system  
password  
ESC BUTTON -  
Returns to the previous  
selection in Menu Mode.  
Exits the Menu Setup  
when in the Main Menu.  
ZOOM -  
Zooms in on the current  
image  
SEQUENCE -  
Turns  
camera  
P/T -  
Controls  
Camera (not included).  
Sequence Mode ON/  
OFF.  
the  
PTZ  
PIP -  
NAVIGATION  
CONTROLS -  
Changes the display to  
Picture in Picture mode  
Navigates in MENU and  
SEARCH mode.  
Adjusts the zoomed  
area in ZOOM mode.  
ENTER BUTTON -  
Applies a configuration  
change in Menu Mode.  
VOLUME + / -  
PLAYBACK  
SEARCH BUTTON -  
CONTROLS -  
Controls the playback of  
video.  
Enters  
the  
Search  
Menu.  
NOTE: All Buttons described above function the same as the Front Panel buttons - see pages  
10-12 for detailed information. Buttons without descriptions do not provide functionality to this unit.  
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Camera Installation  
Camera Installation  
Before you install the camera, carefully plan where and how you will position the camera, and  
where you will route the cable that connects the camera to the System.  
Installation Warnings:  
• Select a location for the camera that provides a clear view of the area you want to monitor,  
which is free from dust, and is not in line-of-sight to a strong light source or direct sunlight.  
• Plan the cables’ route so that it is not close to power or telephone lines, transformers,  
microwave ovens or other electrical equipment that could interfere with the system.  
• Select a location for the camera that has an ambient temperature between 14°F~113°F  
(-10°C~45°C)  
• If you plan to install the camera in a location that has conditions not recommended in this  
manual, consult with a professional installer and consider use of a separate camera cover  
or housing  
• Before starting permanent installation, have another person hold the camera for you while  
you verify its performance by observing the image on the monitor.  
Camera Stand Installation:  
1. Attach the pedestal to the ceiling, wall or other surface by the base using the provided  
screws.  
2. The mounting bracket must be attached to  
a structural device such as a wall stud or  
ceiling rafter using the supplied screws.  
3. Attach the camera to the pedestal. Adjust  
the angle of the camera, and tighten the  
thumbscrew to set the position  
NOTE: The Camera can be attached to the stand  
using the screw point on the top or the bottom (to  
maintain proper camera alignment). This prevents  
the image from becoming inverted.  
* Camera may not be exactly as shown.  
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Camera Installation  
Connecting Cameras  
1. Connect the Female BNC end of the supplied 60’ extension’ cable to the camera. Connect the  
male Power end of the extension cable to the camera.  
* Camera may not be exactly as shown.  
IMPORTANT NOTE: The ends of the extension cable are NOT the same - one end has a Male  
power port, and the other has a Female power port. Before permanently running the Camera  
Extension Cable, make sure that the cable has been oriented between the Camera and the unit  
correctly  
Male Power Port - The male power port  
end of the Extension cable connects to  
the Camera.  
Female Power Port - The female power  
port end of the Extension cable  
connects to the System.  
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Camera Installation  
2. Connect the Female end of the supplied 60’ extension cable to an open BNC camera input on  
the back of the System. Connect the female Power end of the extension cable to the 4-cable  
power adaptor.  
NOTE: To access the Connection Ports for the System, the monitor can be tilted  
forward (for easier access).  
* Camera may not be exactly as shown.  
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Connecting the Mouse  
Connecting the Mouse  
Connect the supplied mouse to the PS/2 Port on the back of the unit. Alternatively, a mouse can  
be connected to the USB port located on the side of the unit.  
USB Connection - A mouse can be connected  
to the PS/2 Port on the back of the unit.  
USB Connection - A mouse can be connected  
to the USB Port on the side of the unit. The port  
will be labelled to indicate the connection type.  
Mouse Controls  
LEFT MOUSE -  
Click to activate  
function.  
Used to increase values  
in MENU Mode.  
RIGHT MOUSE -  
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Used  
to  
decrease  
values in MENU Mode.  
SCROLL WHEEL -  
Increases / Decreases  
values in Menu Mode.  
Zooms  
IN/OUT  
in  
ZOOM View mode.  
Changes the playback  
speed.  
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Display Modes  
Display Modes  
Initial Loading Sequence  
• Connect the POWER cable located on the back of  
the Observation System. The unit will automatically  
power on.  
• The System will load the firmware  
• The System will perform a Hard Drive check.  
• The unit will initially load to a split screen view,  
displaying all 4 cameras (if available).  
NOTE: If a new HARD DRIVE is detected, the system  
will prompt you to FORMAT the drive. If you do not  
choose to format the HARD DRIVE, the drive will not  
be detected by the system.  
If you choose to FORMAT a drive in this way, the  
drive will no longer be readable by a regular PC  
without using the HARD DRIVE VIEWER software  
included on the CD provided with this unit.  
General Display Overview  
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Display Modes  
Network Status Indicators  
The Network Indicators appear when a remote connection is made to the unit:  
• Indicates that there is no client connection.  
• Indicates that a client is connected to the system.  
Recording Mode Indicators  
The Recording Mode Indicators appear in YELLOW when a camera is recording:  
• Indicates that the camera is recording in ALARM Mode.  
• Indicates that the camera is recording in MOTION DETECTION Mode.  
• Indicates that the camera is recording in CONTINUOUS Mode.  
Function Icons  
The function icons appear on the main screen, and can be selected using the Mouse.  
• Opens the MENU mode.  
• Opens the PTZ (Pan / Tilt / Zoom) Camera control mode.  
• Switches the display into PIP (Picture in Picture) mode.  
• Opens ZOOM Mode (up to 200%)  
• Switches the display to SEQUENCE display mode.  
• Opens SEARCH mode.  
• Starts Quick Playback  
HDD Status  
The HDD Status bar indicates the total hard drive amount, and the amount of drive space  
currently in use.  
Total HDD Space  
HDD Space in use  
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Display Modes  
Display Modes  
Cameras can be displayed in Single, Quad, Sequence or PIP modes by pressing the buttons on  
the front panel of the System, or by using the mouse to click on the onscreen icons.  
Accessing the Onscreen Setup Menu  
To access the onscreen Setup menu:  
• Drag the mouse pointer to the bottom of the screen (or)  
• Press the Down arrow on the front panel key pad until the onscreen menu appears  
Once the onscreen menu appears, options can be selected using the left and right arrow keys, or  
by navigating with the mouse.  
Single Channel and QUAD Display Modes  
Displays cameras in full screen. Press buttons 1~4 on the front panel of the System, or use the  
mouse to select the onscreen icons 1~4 or QUAD to select a channel to view.  
Select CAM 1~4 by pressing  
the front panel buttons.  
Select CAM 1~4 or QUAD by  
pressing using the mouse to  
select the icons.  
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Display Modes  
Sequence Display Mode  
Displays cameras in sequence. Press the SEQ Button on the front panel of the System, or use  
the mouse to select the onscreen sequence icon.  
Press the SEQ Button on the  
front panel.  
Select Sequence mode by  
using the mouse to select the  
sequence icon.  
NOTE: The sequence can be adjusted using the MENU SETUP.  
PIP Display Mode  
Displays cameras in PIP (Picture in Picture) Mode. Press the PIP button on the front panel of the  
System, or use the mouse to select the onscreen PIP icon.  
Press the PIP Button on the  
front panel.  
Select PIP mode by using the  
mouse to select the PIP icon.  
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Display Modes  
Zoom Mode  
Displays a single camera in ZOOM Mode (200% Zoom). Select the channel to ZOOM, and press  
the ZOOM button on the front panel of the System, or use the mouse to select the onscreen  
ZOOM icon. The area of ZOOM can be moved using the front panel arrows, or by using the  
Mouse.  
Press the ZOOM Button on  
the front panel.  
Select ZOOM mode by using  
the mouse to select the  
ZOOM icon.  
PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) & Focus Controls  
Enters PTZ control for a PTZ type camera installed on Channel 1. Press the P/T button on the  
front panel of the System, or use the mouse to select the onscreen P/T icon. The PTZ Camera  
can be moved using the Mouse. Refer to page 25 for PTZ setup instructions.  
Press the P/T Button on the  
front panel.  
Select P/T mode by using the  
mouse to select the P/T icon.  
After entering the PTZ control mode, use the mouse  
to control the camera. Direction icons will appear in all  
corners of the screen.Clicking on a directional arrow  
will select that direction for movement.  
Use the mouse wheel to control zoom in/zoom out.  
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Recording Mode  
Recording Mode  
RECORDING MODE:  
• Indicates that the camera is recording in ALARM Mode.  
• Indicates that the camera is recording in MOTION DETECTION Mode.  
• Indicates that the camera is recording in CONTINUOUS Mode.  
HDD STATUS  
The HDD Status bar indicates the total hard drive amount, and the amount of drive space  
currently in use.  
Total HDD Space  
HDD Space in use  
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Recording Mode  
Recording Mode  
RECORDING STATUS  
• Red Icon: Indicates the system is recording in Schedule, Motion or Alarm Mode.  
• White Icon: Indicates that the record schedule is not set to record.  
If the unit loses power, recording will automatically resume once power is restored (based on the  
recording schedule setup). For more information on Regarding Mode Setup, please refer to the  
RECORD SETUP on page 26-27.  
NOTE: The system will stop recording when the following occur:  
• No camera video inputs are detected (the cameras are not attached to the system).  
• Motion is not detected (when the record mode is set to MOTION).  
• When the record schedule is set to Not Record.  
• If the HDD is not formatted, or when using the factory defaults after a new HDD is installed.  
• When the Overwrite function is OFF, and the HDD full.  
• When the system is copying Backup data.  
• When the firmware is being updated.  
• When the system is in the HDD management section of the Setup Menu.  
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Playback  
Playback  
Starting Playback Mode  
Press the PLAY button on the front panel of the System, or click the onscreen PLAY icon to start  
playback, starting from the most recent recording.  
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Playback  
Stopping Playback Mode  
Press the STOP button on the front panel of the System, or click the onscreen STOP icon to stop  
the playback.  
Search Mode  
Press the SEARCH button on the front panel of the System, or click the onscreen SEARCH icon  
to search through previously recorded data.  
There are 3 modes for search:  
PERCENT SEARCH - Search by appointing a recording percentage.  
TIME/DATE SEARCH - Search by appointing a time and date  
EVENT SEARCH - Search by Event list.  
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Playback  
Percent Search  
• Use the Mouse wheel to select the recording percentage on the search bar.  
• Click “PLAY” to confirm and start the playback.  
Time/Date Search  
START - Set the start time and date for the recording.  
END - Set the end time and date for the recording.  
TARGET - Enter the target time and date to start playback. Select the time and date using  
the Mouse wheel to adjust the numbers. Click PLAY to start playback, or ESC to cancel.  
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Playback  
Event Search  
TIME/DATE - Displays the event time and date.  
CHANNEL - Displays the channel in which the event occurred.  
EVENT - Displays the event type:  
z
z
z
MOT - Motion detection  
LOS - Image lost  
ALM- Alarm trigger  
The system keeps up to 1000 events in its EVENT LIST. Use the Left Mouse button to select the  
events, and use the Mouse wheel to switch pages.  
Playback Speed Control  
When in playback mode, Click the onscreen playback icons to adjust the playback speed:  
z
z
z
z
Speed up the playback  
Slow down the playback  
Rewind the playback  
Play  
The speed can also be adjusted: 1/16X~1X, 1X~64X.  
NOTE: The mouse wheel can be used to adjust the speed as well.  
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Playback  
The playback speed can also be adjusted using the Front Panel buttons or Remote Control:  
While in playback mode, use the direction keys  
on the remote control to adjust the speed:  
z
z
z
z
X times high-speed playback.  
X times low speed playback.  
Rewind.  
Play  
To increase the speed:  
z
REW key (High-speed backward playback)  
z
FF key (High-speed forward Playback).  
z
Press the keys repeatedly to adjust the speed  
rate.  
To decrease the speed  
z
Use the STEP keys to Slow playback (in  
reverse or forward).  
z
Press the keys repeatedly to adjust the speed  
rate.  
z
Playback picture by picture by STEP keys  
(Step playback in backward or in forward).  
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System Setup and Navigation  
System Setup and Navigation  
Press the MENU button on the Front panel or Remote, or click the onscreen MENU icon to log  
into system:  
• Click the 0~9 icons (or use the  
front panel buttons) to enter  
the password.  
• Click ENTER to confirm and  
enter the system.  
• Default ADMIN password:  
leave blank (No default  
password. PressENTERkey  
directly to enter the system)  
• Navigate using the arrows.  
Use ENTER to accept an  
option, and ESC to exit the  
menu.  
NOTE: It is strongly recommended to change the password after the initial setup. Please keep a  
record of your current password. Rebooting the System and resetting the factory defaults will not  
reset the password to the default.  
System Menu - Overview  
1. DISPLAY SETUP - Includes SCREEN SETUP and  
OSD SETUP.  
2. RECORD  
SETUP  
-
Includes  
RECORD  
CONFIGURATION and SCHEDULE SETUP.  
3. CONFIGURATION Includes HDD  
-
MANAGEMENT, TIME/DATE SETUP, CAMERA  
SETUP, INTERVAL SETUP, ALARM SETUP,  
BUZZER SETUP, PASSWORD SETUP, and  
SYSTEM INFORMATION.  
4. EXTERNAL DEVICE - Includes TCP/IP SETUP,  
RS232C SETUP, PAN-TILT SETUP.  
5. BACK-UP -  
Backs up data to a memory stick or hard drive.  
6. FIRMWARE UPGRADE - Upgrade the firmware  
by using a memory stick.  
7. LANGUAGE - Change the OSD language. Select  
a language: English, French or Spanish.  
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System Setup and Navigation  
Display Setup - Screen Setup  
1. VERTICALPOSITION-Adjusttheverticalposition  
of the image.  
2. HORIZONTAL POSITION - Adjust the horizontal  
position of the image.  
3. BORDER ENABLE - Enable the display of border.  
4. BORDER WIDTH - Adjusts the width of border.  
5. BORDERCOLOR-Adjuststhecoloroftheborder.  
Display Setup - OSD Setup  
1. TOP OSD OFFSET - Adjusts the position of Top  
OSD.  
2. BOTTOM OSD OFFSET - Adjust the position of  
bottom OSD.  
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Record Setup  
Record Setup  
1. RECORD SETUP - Set up recording mode,  
resolution, picture quality, and recording frame  
rate.  
2. SCHEDULE SETUP - Program the recording  
schedule.  
Record Setup - Record Configuration  
1. CHANNEL - Select a Channel to configure.  
2. RESOLUTION - Set the recording resolution:  
• 704×240 (NTSC) / 720×288(PAL)  
• 352×240 (NTSC) / 360×288(PAL)  
3. QUALITY-SettherecordingpicturequalitytoHigh  
/ Normal / Low.  
NOTE: The Data size of the image in the PAL  
system is larger than the NTSC system. The  
total recording time is the same between the  
PAL and NTSC systems. To transmit more  
images via the network (and to set a longer  
recording time) set the Quality to “LOW” or “Mid”  
and recording at 352×240(360×288).  
4. FRAME RATE - Set the recording speed (FPS)  
when an alarm is triggered. NTSC - 1~30 FPS PAL  
- 1~25 FPS  
NOTE: FPS refers to Frames Per Second. 30 FPS  
is the equivalent of real time video.  
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Record Setup  
Record Setup - Schedule Setup  
1. CHANNEL - Select a single channel to setup the  
schedule.  
2. TYPE - Select a recording mode:  
Continuous Recording: Recording is  
constantly occurring.  
• Motion: Begins the recording when motion is  
detected.  
• Alarm: Begins the recording when an alarm  
is detected  
• Motion and Alarm: Sets the system to  
record when Motion and/or an Alarm is  
detected.  
3. 0~24 Hour - Activate or deactivate the schedule  
for a particular hour in a week.  
4. SUN~SAT - Activate or deactivate the scheduled  
hours in a day. All hours in the day can be activated  
or deactivated by double clicking on the name of  
the day (i.e. Mon., Tue etc.).  
NOTE: If the DVR is set to MOTION RECORDING  
and the DVR keeps recording continuously or is not  
triggered to record as expected, please check the  
sensitivity settings and the motion mask setup in  
CONFIGURATION>MOTION SETUP.  
If the motion settings are too sensitive, you may  
want to lower the sensitivity level and define a  
motion detection area for more accuracy. If the  
motion is not triggered as expected, you may want  
to increase the sensitivity level, clear the motion  
mask, or enlarge the detection area.  
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Configuration  
Configuration  
1. HDD MANAGEMENT - Includes HDD SETUP  
(HDD Clear), and HDD INFORMATION.  
2. CAMERA SETUP - Includes CAMERA TITLE and  
CAMERA COLOR SETUP.  
3. MOTION SETUP - Includes SENSITIVITY,  
DURATION, DETECT CELL NUMBER.  
4. ALARM SETUP - Set up the Alarm mode (N.C. or  
N.O) and the Alarm Output Duration.  
5. INTERVAL SETUP - Set up the switch interval of  
the Full screen and the PIP screen.  
6. TIME/DATE SETUP - Program the system date  
and time.  
7. PASSWORD SETUP - Setup the password.  
8. BUZZER SETUP - Set the Buzzer ON or OFF at  
a certain condition.  
HDD MANAGEMENT  
This menu displays the Hard Drive information.  
The HDD Management also allows the user to set  
the OVERWRITE to ENABLE or DISABLE.  
NOTE: If the OVERWRITE option is set to  
ENABLE, data on the Hard Drive will be overwritten  
(once the drive is full). If DISABLE is selected, the  
unit will stop recording once the Hard Drive is full.  
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Configuration  
CAMERA SETUP  
1. CHANNEL - Select the camera to be modified.  
2. TITLE-InputthecameraTitle, max. 8characters.  
3. BRIGHTNESS-Adjustimagebrightness(-32~31).  
4. CONTRAST - Adjust color contrast (-32~31).  
5. SATURATION - Adjust color saturation (-32~31).  
6. HUE - Adjust color hue (-32~31).  
MOTION SETUP  
1. CHANNEL - Select a channel for the setup.  
2. SENSITIVITY GRADE - Adjusts the motion  
detection sensitivity. 1 (LOW)~5 (VERY HIGH)  
3. RECORD DURATION - Sets the record duration  
from the time that motion is detected. If the system  
detects continuous motion, it keeps recording  
throughout the event, and for the duration after the  
last motion event.  
• For example, the duration is set to 10 seconds,  
and the motion last for 3 minutes. The system  
records for 3 minutes and 10 seconds.  
4. DETECT CELL NUMBER - Recording will only be  
triggered when the cells in motion are MORE  
THAN the number the user has set. The smaller  
the number, the more sensitive the detection is.  
5. MOTIONMASK-Areadetectionsetup-setswhich  
areas detect motion and which areas do not to  
detect motion.  
• The area that is not detecting motion is Grey.  
• Click the left mouse button and drag the zone  
WITHOUT motion detect  
Clicktherightbuttonofmouseanddragthezone  
WITH motion detect.  
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Configuration  
ALARM SETUP  
1. CHANNEL - Select a channel for the setup.  
2. ALARM INPUT - Set up the Alarm Input type.  
• NORMALLY CLOSED - The Alarm is triggered  
when the circuit is closed (ON).  
• NORMALLY OPEN - The Alarm is triggered  
when the circuit is opened (OFF).  
3. DURATION - Setup for the post-alarm recording  
duration, and the alarm output duration. The  
duration setting is applied to both functions. The  
setting range is from 1 second to 99 seconds.  
NOTE: Alarm output can be triggered by alarm input  
and video loss. Motion cannot trigger an alarm  
output.  
INTERVAL SETUP  
1. SEQUENCE SCREEN - Full Screen Sequence  
Interval setup (1~99 SEC).  
2. PIP SCREEN - Picture in Picture- setup for the  
sub-picture’s sequence interval (1~99 SEC).  
3. EVENT UPDATE - The Event Update Time  
prevents the system from recording the event logs  
from the same event. The event types include A  
• Alarm  
• Motion  
• Video loss.  
When an event is triggered, it is possible that the  
same event type continues to be triggered for a  
period of time (i.e. Motion starts, then stops for a  
short period, then starts again).  
With the Event Update Time setting, whenever  
there is an event, the system records the starting  
time and information of the event in the Event Log,  
and ignores the following events within the duration  
set in the Event update time. The setting range of  
the Event Update time is from 10 seconds to 990  
seconds.  
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Configuration  
TIME/DATE SETUP  
The date and time set by the manufacturer may be  
different from your time zone. It is very important to  
configure the system date and time before starting  
recording. Set the date and time by using Mouse  
wheel:  
• DATE FORMAT- Asia/American/European  
• TIME FORMAT- 12 hours/24 hours  
• MONTH FORMAT- English/Numeric  
NOTE: It is strongly recommended to Set the time/  
date, Reset all factory defaults and CLEAR the Hard  
Drive.  
PASSWORD SETUP  
The password consists of 1 to 8 digits. Click the 0~9  
icons (or front panel buttons) to enter the password.  
Then click ENTER to confirm and enter the system.  
1. USER ID - Display User ID.  
2. USER PW - Enter the current password.  
3. NEW PW - Enter the new password.  
4. CONFIRM PW - Enter the new password again for  
confirmation.  
BUZZER SETUP  
1. KEYTONE-TurnthesystembeepON/OFF(when  
buttons are pressed on the front panel or remote  
control).  
2. VIDEO LOSS - Turn the beep ON/OFF when a  
Video Loss event is detected.  
3. ALARM ACTIVE - Turn the beep ON/OFF when  
an Alarm event is detected.  
4. DURATION - Sets the duration for the alarm  
(10~590 seconds)  
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EXTERNAL DEVICE  
EXTERNAL DEVICE  
1. TCP/IP SETUP - Configure the system Networking  
information.  
2. PAN/TILT SETUP - Set up the parameters of the  
PTZ control.  
3. SPOT SETUP - SPOT output setup.  
4. RS232C SETUP - Set up the parameters of the  
RS232 port.  
TCP/IP SETUP - IP SETUP  
1. MAC ADDRESS - Displays the MAC address.  
MAC address cannot be changed and is unique to  
each system.  
2. DHCP MODE - Set the DHCP mode to Manual or  
Automatic.  
• When DHCP is set to Automatic, the settings  
will be retrieved from the network router - and  
settings cannot be changed manually.  
• To turn off the DHCP automatic detection, set  
the DHCP MODE to DISABLE.  
3. IP PORT - Manually Enter an IP Port number. The  
default port is 50000  
4. IP ADDRESS - Manually set the IP address.  
5. GATEWAY - Manually set the GATEWAY.  
6. SUBNET - Manually set the SUBNET MASK.  
TCP/IP SETUP - DDNS SETUP  
1. DDNS ENABLE - Turns the DDNS Function ON/  
OFF.  
2. DNS SERVER - Enter the DNS Server’s IP  
address. Use Mouse Wheel to change the value.  
The default IP is 202.133.244.128  
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EXTERNAL DEVICE  
3. INTERVAL - Set the interval for the system to  
report its IP address to the DDNS server  
automatically. (D- day / H- hour / M- minute). Use  
the Mouse Wheel to change the value.  
4. REGISTER - Connect to the DDNS server and  
register the system information to the server. Click  
REGISTER to start the registration.  
5. DNS STATUS - Indicates the current status of  
DDNS connection  
• IP ADDRESS: Indicates the current IP address  
recorded in the server  
• IP PORT: Indicates the current IP port recorded  
in the server.  
• REMAIN TIME: Indicates the remaining time  
until the next connection to the server.  
6. LAST REGISTRATION DATE - Displays the time  
of the last registration.  
TCP/IP SETUP - SPEED  
Controls the system bandwidth use (network  
speed). Settings between 1 (low) ~ 9 (high)  
PAN/TILT SETUP - COMMAND SETUP  
1. CHANNEL-SelectthechannelforPTZ(PAn/TILT/  
ZOOM) Camera control. PTZ Camera is not  
included with the system.  
2. MODEL - Select PTZ protocol.  
3. PTZ ID - Select PTZ ID.  
4. BAUDRATE - Select Baud Rate of PTZ control  
code.  
5. CMD DELAY - Set up a delay time to run the  
command.  
6. COMMAND - Pick up PTZ CMD.  
7. LENGTH-DisplaysthelengthofPTZcontrolcode.  
8. CODE - The control code of PTZ CMD.  
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EXTERNAL DEVICE  
PAN/TILT SETUP - SPEED SETUP  
1. PAN SPEED - Set the PANing speed (0 low ~ 7  
high).  
2. TILT SPEED - Set the TILTing speed (0 low ~ 7  
high).  
3. ZOOM SPEED - Set the speed of ZOOM IN/OUT  
(0 low ~ 7 high).  
SPOT SETUP  
1. SWITCH INTERVAL - Sets the sequence  
switching time (01 ~ 99 sec.).  
2. ALARM POP UP - When an Alarm is detected, the  
corresponding channel (connected to the Alarm  
sensor block) pops up onscreen.  
3. MOTION POP UP - Sets the MOTION detection  
pop-up to ON/OFF.  
4. EVENT POP UP DURATION - If ALARM or  
MOTION events occur concurrently on several  
channels, then Channel 1 has first priority for  
onscreen POP UP.  
• For example, if an events occurs on Channel 1,  
Channel 2 and Channel 4 at the same time,  
Channel 1 pops up. If motion stops on channel  
1, then channel 2 pops up for the set duration.  
If motion occurs on Channel 1 again (within the  
duration), Channel 2 continues to display. If  
motion on Channel 1 keeps on going even after  
the duration, Channel 1 pops up again.  
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BACKUP  
RS232C SETUP  
Users can connect the System to a PC through the  
RS232 port. Other system control devices can also  
be connected through the RS232 port. The  
ASCII-Code information is in Serial port setup  
(Users cannot change value in this setting).  
1. BAUDRATE - The transmission baudrate is  
19200bps.  
2. LENGTH - The transmission length is 8 bits.  
3. STOP BIT - The stop bit is 1.  
4. PARITY - The parity is none.  
BACKUP  
USB BACKUP SUBMENU  
1. HDD - Indicates the start and the end recording  
date and time on the Hard Drive.  
2. USB - Select a starting date and time for backup.  
Use Mouse wheel to change the value, then select  
the SIZE to choose a backup size.  
3. SIZE - Insert the USB device, and the system will  
automatically check the disk size and display the  
available space onscreen. Use Mouse wheel to  
change the value. The system will automatically  
calculate the end date and time for backup.  
4. BACK-UP-MovethecursortoBACK-UPandClick  
it to begin the backup process. The System will  
save the file in AJP format. Users have to install  
the LorexPlayer 2.0 Backup Software to playback  
the file. Please refer to the provided Software  
Guide for further details.  
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Data Backup  
Data Backup  
System status messages:  
• USB STATUS - Insert USB Key - the system will  
check the available space.  
When choosing a backup size, leave 20MB as a  
buffer and do not use the full space of the USB  
Stick.  
FIRMWARE UPGRADE  
The system firmware can be updated using a USB  
Memory stick:  
1. Select the FIRMWARE UPGRADE menu and  
insert the Memory Stick containing the firmware.  
2. Click the CD-CHECK.  
3. Once the CD-CHECK is complete, click  
UPGRADE.  
4. An onscreen message will indicate that the  
firmware upgrade is successful as “POWER OFF  
AND POWER ON” at the bottom. Turn the system  
OFF and ON to finish the upgrade process.  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
When a malfunction occurs, it may not be serious and can be corrected easily. The following  
describes the most common problems and solutions. Please refer to the following before calling  
Lorex Technical Support:  
Problem:  
Observation System Unit is not receiving power, or is not powering up  
Check:  
• Confirm that all cables are connected correctly.  
• Confirm that the power adaptor is securely connected to the back of the unit.  
• Confirm that there is power at the outlet:  
z
z
By connecting the power cable to another outlet  
Test the outlet with another plugged device (such as an electric calculator or phone charger)  
• If the unit is connected through a power bar or surge protector, try bypassing the bar and  
connecting the power directly to the wall outlet.  
• Confirm that the unit is powered on (LED indicators on the front should be ON).  
Problem:  
Observation System is not detecting the Hard Drive.  
Check:  
• Confirm that thehard drive is securely installed, andlockedintothe unit using the providedkey.  
• Check that the drive is set to MASTER (see Appendix #8 for details)  
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Observation System Specifications - Appendix #1  
Observation System Specifications - Appendix #1  
Monitor Specifications  
LCD Panel  
Diagonal: 15.0” TFT, Input: TTL / LVDS.  
1280 x 1024  
LCD Display Resolution  
Video Input  
4CH (4 x BNC)  
Video Output  
Monitor / Spot (BNC x 1)  
Full screen, Quad split  
Available  
Split Screen  
Zoom  
PIP (Picture in Picture)  
LCD Color Resolution  
LCD Pixel Pitch  
LCD Brightness  
Control Device  
Power Supply  
Available  
16.7 M (8 bits)  
0.297mm (H) x 0.297mm (V)  
300 cd/m2  
Remote Controller, Mouse (USB and PS2), RS232  
DC Adapter (12V DC 8A)  
395mm(W) x 159mm(D) x 391mm(H)  
8kgs (W/O HDD)  
Dimension  
Weight (N.W)  
Operation Temperature  
Operation Humidity  
41°F~104°F (5°C~40°C)  
Less than 90%  
DVR Specifications  
Storage Capacity  
Triplex  
1 HDD , 160GB preinstalled  
View/ Playback / Record simultaneously  
Modified MJPEG Algorithm  
Compression  
Recording Speed  
120fps (NTSC)/ 100fps (PAL)  
704 x 240(NTSC), 704 x 288(PAL)  
352 x 240(CIF), 352 x 288(PAL)  
Real time for all channels  
FULL  
CIF  
Recording  
Resolution  
Display  
Recording Mode  
Search Mode  
Continuous, Motion, Schedule, Alarm  
Percentage Search, Date/ Time Search, Event Search  
Yes  
Password Protection  
Alarm Input  
4 Alarm (NO/NC)  
Relay Output  
1 (NO/NC)  
Backup  
USB2.0(HOST) back-up , Download via Network  
Remote live view, playback, and download as AVI file  
USB port for firmware upgrade  
Network (TCP/IP)  
Firmware upgrade  
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Full Connectivity Diagram - Appendix #2  
Full Connectivity Diagram - Appendix #2  
The following diagram outlines a general set of connections available with the Observation  
System.  
PC  
ROUTER  
(Not Included)  
(Not Included)  
OBSERVATION SYSTEM  
SENSOR  
(Not Included)  
4 x 1/4” CCD CAMERAS  
(Included)  
SLAVE / SPOT OUT  
MONITOR  
(Not Included)  
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Connecting a Slave (Spot-Out) Monitor - Appendix #3  
Connecting a Slave (Spot-Out) Monitor - Appendix #3  
Connections to a Slave Monitor / Spot-Out Monitor (not included with the System) can be made  
through the VIDEO OUT and/or the SPOT OUT ports on the back of the Observation System. A  
slave monitor can be a TV or Computer Monitor with VGA inputs.  
A Slave Monitor is used as a View Only device. A Slave Monitor can only display camera data as  
it is sent from the Observation System (based on settings in the Spot Out Menu options).  
VIDEO OUT - Connect the VIDEO OUT port on the back of the Observation System to the  
VIDEO IN port on the back of the Slave Monitor. This will output all onscreen video to a  
secondary monitor.  
SPOT OUT - Connect the SPOT OUT port on the back of the Observation System to the  
VIDEO IN port on the back of the Slave Monitor  
NOTE: The Video OUT and Slave out can be used at the same time, however separate  
monitors will need to be used.  
OBSERVATION SYSTEM  
VIDEO OUT  
SPOT OUT  
SLAVE MONITOR  
(Not Included)  
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Connecting Motion / Alarm Device - Appendix #4  
Connecting Motion / Alarm Device - Appendix #4  
Motion detection and Alarm controls are enabled through the Menu system on the Observation  
Door/Window Sensors).  
A motion detection or sensor unit can be used to send a signal to the Observation System to  
begin camera viewing on the matching Video Channel (when enabled in the Menu, see page 39):  
• Example: A Window sensor unit has been installed on Alarm Block port #4. When this sensor  
is activated, the camera on DIN or BNC VIDEO port #4 will become active (if enabled in the  
MENU on the Observation System)  
Installing a Sensor  
1. Connect the GROUND Cable to the GND port on the Alarm Block on the Observation System  
(ports 3, 4, 5 or 6 - see FUNCTION chart below).  
2. Connect the SIGNAL Cable to a numbered port (ports 7, 8, 9 or 10 - see FUNCTION chart below).  
To start ALARM RECORDING on the System, refer to page 39 for menu configurations.  
OBSERVATION SYSTEM  
SENSOR  
(Not Included)  
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Connecting PTZ Cameras - Appendix #5  
Connecting PTZ Cameras - Appendix #5  
PTZ Cameras (not included with this system) can be connected to the PTZ Control Block on the  
back panel of the System. The PTZ Controls are enabled through the Menu system on the  
Installing a PTZ (RS-45 Type) PTZ Camera:  
1. Connect the Transmit Cable to the D+ port on the PTZ Control Block on the Observation System.  
2. Connect the Receive Cable to the D- port on the PTZ Control Block on the Observation System.  
3. Connect the Camera to BNC Channel 1 (DIN Channel 1 must be empty).  
PTZ CAMERA  
(Not Included)  
4. Configure PTZ Menu options - refer to page 25. The PTZ Camera Settings will depend on the  
Type of Camera - refer to the specific Camera Manual for your brand and model of PTZ Camera.  
• MODEL - Select a PTZ protocol  
• PTZ ID - Enter the PTZ’s ID / address.  
• BAUD RATE - Enter the PTZ’s transmission baud rate  
• CMD DELAY - Set the delay time of the command transmission between bytes. Please refer  
to the PTZ user manual for the manufacturer’s recommendations.  
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Connecting to a PC using the Serial Port - Appendix #6  
Connecting to a PC using the Serial Port - Appendix #6  
The Observation System can be connected directly to a PC COM Port by using the Serial Port  
located on the back of the system.  
• To connect DVR to a PC, users must use a twisted RS232 cable (See below).  
• The RS232 settings (baudrate/ parity/ length/ stop bit) are NOT adjustable. The transmission  
baudrate is 19200bps, length 8 bits, stop bit 1, and the parity is none. ASCII-CODE is 1 BYTE.  
OBSERVATION SYSTEM  
PC (Not Included)  
Twisted RS232 Cable Configuration  
RS232 Port Diagram  
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Hard Drive Replacement - Appendix #7  
Hard Drive Replacement - Appendix #7  
The Hard Drive serves the same purpose in an Observation System as a video cassette does in  
a VCR. Please follow the steps carefully in order to ensure proper installation.  
The compartment located on the front panel of the DVR is the removable Cartridge Casing in  
which you insert the Hard Drive. The various parts of the Cartridge Casing are labeled for your  
reference.  
STEP 1: Remove the Cartridge Casing from the DVR.  
• Lift the Handle and pull towards you.  
The Cartridge Casing will slide out of  
the DVR.  
NOTE:  
You may find that the cartridge casing is  
Handle  
Keyhole & LED Indicator  
Lights (Power Indicator  
and Hard Drive access  
lights)  
locked. In this case, skip ahead to step 7  
to find instructions on unlocking the cabi-  
net, then return to Step 2  
STEP 2: Remove the Cover from the Cartridge Casing  
• Un-clip the release latch with the word “OPEN” printed  
beside it by gently pushing on the latch.  
Slidethecoverofftowhereitlocksorcatchesthestopper  
and lift the Cartridge Casing to remove it.  
Release Latch  
Slide Cover  
STEP 3: Connect the Hard Drive into the Cartridge Casing.  
Cable Connection  
• Take the Hard Disk Drive and Connect the two cables  
from the back of the Cartridge Casing to the Hard  
Drive.  
Thecablesshouldbepushedinfirmly,butnotforcibly.  
• The 4 Pin connection is the DC Power cable, and the  
wider cable is the standard Hard Drive IDE type  
connection.  
• Confirm that the new drive is set to master (refer to the general jumper pin setting on the HDD  
surface, generally located on a sticker on the top of the drive. Set the jumper pin set to master  
(1 drive). Use a Hard drive model with a power supply rated udma66 or higher.  
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STEP 4: Secure the Hard Drive in the Casing  
• Use screws and tighten them, positioning the  
Hard Drive into place. This step is optional,  
but it is recommended.  
Position Hard Drive and secure with  
provided screws  
STEP 5: Slide the top Cover over the Cartridge Casing  
• Slide the Cover forward over the Cartridge Case. Ensure  
it is secured in place over the release latch.  
Hard Drive  
positioning  
Cover  
STEP 6: Reinsert the Cartridge Casing into the DVR  
• Fully insert the Cartridge Case into the DVR.  
STEP 7: Lock the Cabinet  
Locked  
Lock the cabinet by turning the key clockwise.  
Unlocked  
NOTE:  
If you do not lock the cabinet, the system will NOT DETECT THE HARD DRIVE and will not  
function properly. Refer to the Side Panel (Removable Hard Drive Cartridge) on page 13 for  
lock location.  
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Optional Accessories  
Optional Accessories  
The following accessories are available to add to your existing system:  
SLAVE / SPOT OUT  
MONITOR  
BNC TYPE  
CAMERAS  
CABLE  
Slave / Spot Out Monitors -  
View selected Cameras on a  
second Monitor  
Additional BNC Type  
Cameras  
Extends the length  
between the CAMERA  
and MONITOR.  
Available in 60’ length.  
PTZ  
CAMERAS  
PRO SERIES  
CAMERAS  
ACCESSORIES  
Accessory PTZ Cameras  
for additional view control.  
Additional BNC Type  
Cameras  
Night Vision Accessory  
with 68 LED  
illuminators for viewing in  
total darkness  
TO ORDER THESE ACCESSORY ITESMS OR FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF AVAILABLE  
PRODUCTS, PLEASE VISIT US ON THE WEB AT:  
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Product Information  
Specification Sheets  
Software Upgrades  
Firmware Upgrades  
User Manuals  
Quick Start Guides  
VISIT  
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