Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product L284161 LOREX Technology
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Copyright © 2006 LOREX Technolog y Inc. www.lorexcctv.com 4 CHANNEL NETWORKABLE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER Instruction Manual English Version 1.0 MODEL: L284161.
ii CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE TH E RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSID E.
iii Important Saf eguards Important Safeguards In addition to the careful atte ntion devoted to quality standards in the manufactu re process of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instru ment. However, sa fety is your responsibility too.
iv Important Safeguards Ser vice 13. Servicing - Do not attemp t to service th is video equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or oth er hazards.
v General Precau tions FCC CLASS B NOTICE Note: This equipment has b een tested and found to comply with the l imits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pr otection against harmful interference i n a residential installation.
vi DVR Features DVR Features • High quality recording using advanced MJ PEG video compression (5~2 0Kbyte/frame) • Supports 2 disk drives (1 internal/1 removable) • Pre-Installed 160 GB Hard Dri.
7 Table of Cont ents Table of Contents Getting Started ...... ............................................................ ........................ 9 L284161 - Front ......... ............. ............................................ ................
8 Table of Conten ts System Informati on ............................. .............................. ...................... 25 HDD CAP DISPLAY .............. ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ............. .....
9 Getting Started Getting Started The L284161 system comes with the fo llowing components: CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE.
10 L284161 - Front - Prim ary Function Buttons L284161 - Front 1. REMOVABLE HARD DRIVE BAY - Mounting location for a REMOVABLE HARD DRIVE. See Page 14 for Hard Drive Installa tion instructions. NOTE : This DVR allows for the connection of 2 Hard Drives at 300GB each.
11 L284161 - Front - Primary Function But tons 8. MENU BUTTON - Displays the on screen MENU. For details on MENU options, see page 18. 9. CHANNEL BUTTONS : • CH1 / UP : Changes to CHANNEL 1 in Camer.
12 L284161 - Back L284161 - Back 1. VIDEO OUT - VIDEO Output connections to a MONITOR or DVR 2. VIDEO IN (CH1-CH4) - Channel 1-4 VIDEO INPUTS (for CAMERA or SERVATION SYST E M connectivity) 3. AUDIO OUT - Port for connecting AUDIO OUT from the DVR to another device 4.
13 Remote Contro l Remote Control Listed below is a quick reference for u s e of t he Remote Control. For more details on specific remote control features, refer to the Fro n t Panel features. 1. REC - Initiates recording 2. /CH1 - Up in MENU Mode / Change to CH1 3.
14 Installing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive The Hard Drive serves the same purpose in a DVR 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 pane l of the DVR is the remova ble Cartridge Casing in which you insert the Hard Drive.
15 Installing the Hard Drive 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. STEP 5: Slide the top Cover over the Cartridge Ca sing • Slide the Cover forward over the Cartridg e Case.
16 Starting the DVR - Self Te st Screens Starting the DVR - Self T est Screens Once the DVR has been connected and p owered on, the following self-test screen s will appear: NOTE: This unit does NOT include a Hard Drive. LOREX STANDALONE DVR [ V #.## ] MASTER HDD *************** SLAVE HDD .
17 Starting the DVR - QUAD Dis play Starting the DVR - QUAD Display After the system self-tests have been comple ted, the DVR will switch to the CAMERA viewing screens (in QUAD MODE) with the foll owi.
18 Main Menu Control Main Menu Control Enter the MENU screen by pressing the MENU button. Scroll through the 9 options b y pressing the UP and DOWN buttons. To enter a sub-menu , navigate to the option and press the button. To exit a SUBMENU , press the MENU button, which takes you back to the MAIN MENU.
19 Time / Date Set T ime / Date Set 1. DATE FORMAT - Display the DATE FORMAT on the monitor screen. Navigate using the buttons, and press the button to set the date format. Available options include: • YYYY/MM/DD • MM/DD/YYYY • DD/MM/YYYY 2.
20 Schedule Set Schedule Set 1. SCHEDULE - Sets the scheduled recording to ON/ OFF. Navigate to this option using the buttons, and press the button to change the option.
21 Sensor Set Sensor Set 1. SENSOR RECORD - Sets the Sensor Recording to ON/OFF. Navigate to this option using the buttons, and press the button to change the option. 2. SENSOR RECORD DURATION - Sets the length of time for the recording once a sensor input ha s been detected (i.
22 Alarm Set Alarm Set 1. DURATION - Sets the length of time an ALARM message is displayed on the monitor. Navigate to this option using the buttons, and press the button to change the option to one of the follo wing settings: 5 SEC / 10 SEC / 15 SEC / 20 SEC / 25 SEC / 30 SEC or CONT (Continuous Alarm).
23 Record Set Record Set 1. RECO RD MODE - Configures the recording type. Navigate to this option using the buttons, and press the button to change the option: • EACH - In EACH mode, the system records the video images from the 4 cameras sepa rately.
24 Advanced Menu Set Advanced Menu Set 1. CHANGE PASSWORD - Allows you to change the password for the DVR. Na vigate to this option using the buttons, and press the button to access the PAS.
25 System Info rmation System Information 1. HDD CAP DISPLAY - Sets the Hard Drive Capacity on screen display to ON/OFF . Navigate to this option using the buttons, and press the button to chang e the option to either Y or N.
26 Network Network 1. CLIENT ACCESS ENABLE - Allows access and control to the DVR using the Client Program (through the Network) if set to YES. Navigate to this option using t he buttons, and press the button to change th e option to either Y or N.
27 Network Network 5. DDNS - The DDNS Value will automatica lly be completed when GET DDNS is set to YES . To manually set this value, navigate to this option using the buttons, and press the button to access the DDNS Submenu. Use the keys to change the values, a nd press the key to accept the change.
28 Recording Functions Recording Functions The L284161 DVR has 4 available record ing ty pes: Manual, Sched ule, Motion or Sensor. • Motion: Recording starts when Motion is detected from a Camera input. Motion Recording is configured through the Motion Menu options.
29 Recording - On screen Messages Recording - On screen Messages • ALARM: Displays the current Alarm Configur ation for all channels. In the above image, 1 indicates that Channel 1 is in ALARM, Channel 2 is NOT Configured for Alarm mode, and Channels 3 and 4 are NOT in ALARM mo de.
30 Search Functions - Event Search Search Functions - Event Search Press the EVENT button on the main con trol panel to access the Record ed Events by: • Total Event - Displays all recorded event ty.
31 Search Function s - Time Search Search Functions - T ime Search Press the TIME button on the main con trol panel to access the Recorded Events by time. • Navigate using the buttons, and p ress the buttons to change the recorded time • Press the || (PLAY/PAUSE) button to view the selected event .
32 PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) Control PTZ (Pan/T ilt/Zoom) Control The L284161 DVR supports PTZ Mod e, however this will only work with PTZ type cameras Press the SLOW button on the front p anel of the DVR t.
33 NetViewer - Installation Requirements NetViewer - Installation Requirements The NetViewer software (included with the DVR) has the following installation requiremen ts. Minimum System Requirements: Recommended System Requirements : Please refer to the NetViewe r Installation Guide included with your DVR for further details.
34 Network Connectiv ity Network Connectivity The L284161 DVR can be remotely controlled us ing your existing network and the provided NetViewer sof tware. DVR ROUTER (Not Included) PC (Not Included) INTERNET 1. Connect the DVR to the Router using the supplied Ethernet Cable.
35 Router Port Forwarding Computer Internal IP 192.168.0.2 DVR Internal IP 192.168.0.3 Router Internal IP 192.168.0.1 Router External IP 216.13.154.34 NETWORK EXAMPLE Internet Internal Network Router Port For warding You will need to enable port forwarding on your Rout er to allow fo r external communications with your DVR.
36 DVR Specifications - Ap pendix #1 DVR Specifications - Appendix #1 As our products are subject to continu ous improvement, LOREX Technology Inc. and its subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications and prices, without no tice and without incurring any obligation.
37 Connecting Cameras to th e DVR - Appendix #2 Connecting Cameras to the DVR - Appendix #2 The L284161 DVR can be used up to 4 BNC Came ras (not included) BNC Connected Cameras BNC connected cameras are not in cluded with the DVR, however can be ordered online at www.
38 Connecting a Sla ve Monitor - Appendix #3 Connecting a Slave Monitor - Appendix #3 Connections to a Slave Monitor (not included) c an be made through the VIDEO OUT ports on the back of the DVR A Slave Monitor is used as a View Only device. A Slave Monitor ca n o nly display camera data as it is shown on-screen on the DVR.
39 Connecting to an Ob servation System - Appendix # 4 Connecting to an Obser vation System - Appendix #4 The L284161 DVR can be used with an Obse rvation System (not included).
40 Connecting Alarm Device - Appendix #5 Connecting Alarm Device - Appendix #5 Alarm controls are enabled through the Menu system on the DVR. Additional alarm devices can be connected to the syste m (Motion Sensors, Door/Window Se nsors).
41 Troubleshootin g T roubleshooting When a malfunction occurs, it may not be seri ous and can b e corrected easily. The follo wing describes the most common problems and solutions.
42 Troubleshooting • Check the CAMERA connections to the DVR (Audio and Video) • Check that the monitor being used h as sound capabilities • Disconnect and reconnect the ca ble at the DVR and at.
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