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Copyright © 2009 Lorex Technol ogy Inc. DIGITAL WIRELESS QUAD SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM Instruction Manual www.lorexcctv.c om MODELS: LW2301 Series Engl ish Ve rsio n 1.
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Important Safeguards 3 Important Saf eguar ds 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.
Important Safeguards 4 Service 13. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video equipment yourself as openin g or removing covers ma y expose you to dangerous volt age or other hazards.
General Precautions 5 General Pr ecautions 1. All warnings and instruct ions in this m anual should be followed 2. Remove the plug from the outle t before cleaning . Do no t use liquid aerosol detergents. Use a water dampened cloth f or cleaning 3. Do not use this unit in humid or wet pla ces 4.
Features 6 Fe a t u re s Technology Ultra Digital Wireless techno logy featur es the latest advancement s in wireless video surveil lance Minimizes interferenc e with other devices such as wir.
Table of Cont ents 7 T abl e of Contents Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................ 8 Wireless Receiver .............................
Getting Started 8 Getting Started The system comes with the following components: CHECK YOUR PACKAG E TO CONFIRM THAT YO U HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPL ETE SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL COMP ONENTS SHOW N ABOVE.
Wireless Receiver 9 Wir el es s Rec eiv er Top Panel 1. CHANNEL : Press M to change ch annels 1~4 manually ; press A to enable Auto Se quence Viewing Mode. 2. RECORD : Press M to start Manual Rec ording; press M again t o stop. Press A to start M otion Recording; press A again to stop.
Wireless Receiver 10 Left Panel 1. Antenna : C onnection j ack for th e wireless ant enna. 2. DC : Connect the included pow er adapter. 3. AV Out : Conn ect the incl uded Audio/Vide o cable to display images from the re ceiver on your TV/monitor. 4. Alarm Vol.
Camera 11 Camera 1. PIR Sensor : Passive IR motion sensor for more accurate motion recording. 2. Microphone : Built-in micr ophone under neath camera body. 3. Lens : Camera lens. 4. Night Vision IR : Night vision I R LEDs used fo r viewing in c omplete darkness.
Remote Cont rol 12 Remote Contr ol ATTENTION : Befo re using the remote control, remove the protective clear plastic tab from the battery cover. 1. 1/ f : Move m enu cursor UP; play/pause playback; jump to camera 1 while in Quad Mode. 2. Enter : Confirm menu selections (same as OK on the wireless receiver).
Installing the Camera 13 Installing the Camer a Before you in stall the c amera, careful ly plan wher e and how it will be position ed, and where you wi ll route the cable that connects the camera to the power adapter.
Connecting t he Wireless Receiver 14 Connecting the Wir el es s Rec eiv er To set up the wireless receiver: 1. Connect the Black cable from the AV cable to AV Out port on the left panel of the receiver. Connect the Yellow video cable and Whi te audio cable (mono) to your TV, DVR, or observation system.
Connecting t he Wireless Receiver 15 LED Indicators on the Wireless Receiver Use the LED indicators on the wireless receiver to observe the status of the receiver, cameras, and SD card.
Using the System 16 Using the System By default, the camera included with your system is automatically paired to the wireless receiver. The camera and receiver will commun icate with one another once they are powered on.
Using the System 17 On-Screen Display (cont’d.) 1. Signal Indicator – The signa l indicator shows the strength of the signal being received from the camera. The number of bars in the Signal Indicat or shows the strength of th e signal – One or No Bars indicates the signal is poor, and 4 bars indicate a very strong si gnal.
Viewing Modes 18 Viewing Modes There are three different viewing mo des available on the system: single channel viewing, Auto Sequence Viewing Mode (view individual channels automatically in sequence), and Quad mode.
19 Quad Mode Use Quad mode to view up to four cameras simultaneously. To enable/disable Quad mode: • Press the QUAD button on the wireless receiver or the remote control; The Schedule Recording warning appears briefly on-screen (see figu re 5.2), then the Quad display mode begins.
Setting the Time 20 C C a a m m 1 1 R R E E C C 160602-2.AVI 2009 07 17 16:32:05 Setting the Time It is highly recommended to set the time on the system prior to recording. You need to set the correct date and time in order to use Schedu le Recording.
Recording 21 Rec or ding Three recording modes are available on the system: Manual Recording, Schedule Recording, and Motion Recording. NOTE : An SD card must be inserted in th e wireless re ceiver in order t o record. You sh ould alw ays format the SD card prior to initial recording.
Recording 22 Manual Recording Manual Recording allows you to manually start/stop recording from one channel at a time . You cannot record while in Quad mode. You can also record while in Zoom mode. For details on using Zoom, see “Zoom” on page 43.
Recording 23 Schedule Recording Use Schedule Recording to have the system automatically record continuously from a selected camera or from Auto Sequence Viewing Mode according to a start and stop time. You must set a Recording Schedule in the main menu in order to use Schedule Recording.
Recording 24 To enable schedule recording: 1. Disable ALL RECORDING on the system: • If the system is in Manual Recording, press th e Record— button on the remote control or the RECORD—M button .
Recording 25 Motion Recording Use Motion Recording to have the system only record when motion is detected by one of the cameras. The camera that appears on-screen is the only camera that is recording. To enable Motion Recording: 1. Press Motion on the remote control or the RECORD—A button on the wireless receiver.
Recording 26 When Should I Use Motion Recording? • Low traffic areas or non-sensitive/ non-critical recording environments • Overnight recording NOTE : In the event of a power fai lure, the sy stem will r estart in Aut o Sequence Mode + Motion Recording when p ower is restor ed.
Viewing Recorded Video 27 Viewing Rec or ded Video With video recorded on the SD card, you can op en the File menu to playback the video files. You can playback recorded video on the system (whe n connected to a TV or monitor) or directly from the SD card – simply connect the SD card to your computer using a compatible SD card reader.
Viewing Recorded Video 28 4. Select a folder and press the Enter / OK button . Folders are labeled by date (yymmdd): e.g. 080512 . Select [. .] and press the Enter / OK button to go up a level. 5. Select a file from the list and press the Enter / OK button .
Viewing Recorded Video 29 Controlling Playback Once the file begins playing, use the buttons on the remote control or wireless receiver to control playback. 1. : Play/Pause playback; restart video from the beginnin g. 2. : Fast forward playback 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X, and 64X.
Viewing Recorded Video 30 Viewing Video Directly From the SD Card You can view the saved video files on your computer (PC or Mac) by using an SD card reader (not included). Saved video files are in AVI format. NOTE : Some PCs and Macs may h ave an SD card reade r built-in.
Using the Main Menu 31 Using the Main Menu Use the Main Menu to configure camera and receiver settings. To open the Main Menu: • Press the MENU button on the wireless receiver or the remote control NOTE : Make sure the display i s in single channel full- screen view p rior to opening th e Main Menu 1.
Using the Main Menu 32 Camera On/Off Use the Camera On/Off menu to show/hide camera channels on the main display screen. For example, if you disable camera 3, it will not appe ar in single channel full-screen, Auto Sequence Viewing Mode, or in Quad mode.
Using the Main Menu 33 Record Use the Record menu to change image quality, set motion recording time, set a recording schedule, and enable/disable overwrite.
Using the Main Menu 34 Quality To change the image quality: 1. From the Main Menu, select Record and press the Enter / OK button . 2. From the record menu, select Quality and press the Enter / OK button . 3. Press LEFT/RIGHT to select 320x480 (QVGA) or 640x480 (VGA).
Using the Main Menu 35 Trigger Record Use the Trigger Record menu to set the length of the time for the system to record after motion is detected by a camera. To change the motion recording time: 1. From the Main Menu select Record and press the Enter / OK button .
Using the Main Menu 36 Schedule Record Use the Schedule Record menu to set start and stop times for Schedule Recording. During this time block, the system will record continuously from one specific camera, or from any cameras in Auto Sequence Viewing Mode.
Using the Main Menu 37 Overwrite Use the overwrite feature to have the system overwrite the oldest recorded data on the SD card once the SD card is full. To enable overwrite: 1. From the Main Menu select Record and press the Enter / OK button . 2. From the record Menu select Overwrite and press the Enter / OK button .
Using the Main Menu 38 Pairing Use the Pairing menu to “pair’ (add) additional ca meras to the system (up to four). By default, the camera included with your system is automatically paired to channel 1 on the wireless receiver. The camera and receiver will commun icate with one another once they are powered on.
Using the Main Menu 39 To pair an additional camera: 1. Connect the camera to a power outlet. DO NOT permanently mount the camera. 2. Press MENU on the wireless receiver or remote control. 3. From the Main Menu, select Pairing and press the Enter / OK button .
Using the Main Menu 40 Settings Use the Settings menu to set the system time, change display options, and format the SD card. The Settings menu contains the following sub-menus: • Date & Time : .
Using the Main Menu 41 Date & Time Use the Date & Time menu to set the time and date on the system. You must set the date and time in order to use Schedule Recording. For details, see “Schedule Recording” on page 23. To set the date and time: 1.
Using the Main Menu 42 AV Out Use the AV out menu to select the TV system for the wireless receiver. To select the TV system: 1. From the Main Menu, select Setting and press the Enter / OK button . 2. From the Settings menu, select AV out and press the Enter / OK button .
Using the Main Menu 43 Zoom Use the zoom menu to enable 1X and 2X digital zoom on the cameras. While zoomed in, you can scan the image and view channels in full-screen. NOTE : Zoom is intended as a temporary setting t hat is applied to ALL CHANNE LS. When you ar e finished usin g zoom, y ou should return t he view to 1X view.
Using the Main Menu 44 Brightness Use the Brightness menu to adjust the screen brightness level. To adjust brightness: 1. From the Main Menu, select Setting and press the Enter / OK button . 2. From the Settings menu, select Brightness and press the Enter / OK button .
Using the Main Menu 45 Format Use the Format menu to format the SD card. It is highly recommended to format the SD card prior to initial recording. To format the SD card: 1. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot on th e right panel of the wireless receiver until you hear a “click.
Using the Main Menu 46 Default Use the Default menu to restore the system to factory settings. To restore factory settings: 1. From the Main Menu, select Setting and press the Enter / OK button . 2. From the Settings menu, select Default and press the Enter / OK button .
Appendix A: System Specifications 47 Appendix A: System Specifications General Description Specification Transmission Frequenc y ISM 2,400~2,483.5 MHz Transmission Power 14dBm Unobstructed Effective R.
Appendix B: About Digital Wireless Technology 48 Appendix B: About Digital Wir el ess T echnol ogy The Digital Wireless signal transmission type us ed by the Lorex LW2301 series is also known as FHSS –Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum .
Appendix C: Adding Cameras 49 Appendix C: Adding Cameras The system comes with a camera that has already been paired to the wireless receiver . The Pairing Function assigns each camera to a d i fferent channel on the wireless receiver (up to four cameras), and is necessary for configuring additional cameras.
Appendix D: Strengthenin g the Range of t he Wireless Signal 50 Appendix D: Str engthening the Range of the Wir el ess Signal Is your wireless signal choppy? Do you want to extend the range of wireless transmission? There are several ways to boost your wireless signal as well as options to help you extend the range of the wireless signal.
Appendix D: Strengthenin g the Range of t he Wireless Signal 51 2.4 GHZ Directional Wireless Panel Antenna Use the 2.4GHz Directional Wireless Panel Antenna (model #: ACCANTD9 ) to focus a wireless signal onto one specific camera in order to increase range of transmission (clear line-of-sight between the camera and the antenna is required).
Appendix E: Deleting Video Files on the System 52 Appendix E: Del eting Video Fil es on the System You can delete video files on the SD card directly on the system. Deleting files if you need to clear space on the SD card (if Overwrite is disabl ed), or for your own file management purposes.
Appendix F: Estimated Reco rding Times on SD Cards 53 Appendix F: Estimated Rec or ding Times on SD Car ds Use the table below to help you estimate the re cording times on various sizes of SD cards. Times shown are in hours, minutes, and seconds. NOTE : The sy stem is comp atible with SD High Capacity (SDHC) cards, minimum Class 2.
Appendix G: Power Failure 54 Appendix G: Po wer F ailur e A power failure may interrupt recording modes on the system. After power is restored, the following w ill occur: The system will restart i.
Troubleshooting 55 T r oubl eshooting If you have problems with your System, there is often a quick and simple solution. Please try the following: Problem Solution There is no pi cture from a Camera. • Check power to the Ca mera. Make sure the power ad apter is properly conn ected • Make sure that the Cameras and Receiver are both ON.
FAQ 56 FA Q Q: What is the maximu m distance I can ha ve between the camera and the receiver? A: Typically 450 feet (137 m) with a clear line of sight in open space, or approximately 150 feet (46 m) in a house. Walls, studs, furniture will in terfere with the range of wireless transmission.
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