LOREX L204 - Manuals

L200 Series Features 6 L200 Series Features • 4 or 8 Channel Triplex DVR (Simultaneously View, Record and Playback) • Network ready (LAN support with remote client application) • Efficient file transfer (MPEG4 network transmission) • Excellent original image recording (MJPEG recording to disk) • Con...

Table of Contents 7 ENG Table of Contents Important Safeguards.................................................................................................................................... 3 General Precautions ......................................................................................

Getting Started 9 ENG Getting Started The DVR comes with the following components: CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPLETE DVR, INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE. 1 x COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER (8 CHANNEL MODEL SHOWN) 1 x REMOTE CONTROL 1 x HARDWARE MANUAL 1 x QUICK ...

Remote Control 13 ENG Remote Control Listed below is a quick reference for the Remote Control. All Buttons described above function the same as the Front Panel buttons. 1. REC BUTTON – Starts manual recording on the DVR. 2. ONE FRM BUTTON – Not Used. 3. CH4 ◄ BUTTON – Press to view QUAD2 (CH5~8 in L...

Mouse Control 14 Mouse Control A mouse can be used with this DVR for Playback and Menu controls. Connect a mouse to the PS/2 port located on the back of the unit before powering the unit ON. Once the unit has loaded, the mouse will be recognized by the system. Mouse Controls DVR Setup • The Setup wi...

Camera Installation 15 ENG Camera Installation Before you install the camera*, carefully plan where and how it will be positioned, and where you will route the cable that connects the camera to the DVR. Installation Warnings: • Select a location for the camera that provides a clear view of the area ...

Connecting BNC Cameras 16 Connecting BNC Cameras 1. Connect the 60ft Extension cable to the Camera and DVR: Camera Connection Diagram A. Connect the Barrel Power connector to a power adaptor. B. Connect the BNC connector to an available BNC Port (CAM 1~4) on the DVR. C. Connect the Male Power connec...

Display Modes 17 ENG The unit will automatically begin loading when power is connected to the DVR, and the ON/OFF button on the back of the unit is switched to ON. 1. The DVR will perform a Firmware check. During the loading sequence, the following information will be displayed: • 4 or 8 Channel DVR...

Display Modes 18 General Display Overview Camera Display Modes Cameras can be displayed in Single Channel, QUAD1, QUAD2, 8CH-Split or Sequence Modes. • The DVR defaults to Quad view when first loaded. • Press the Channel Buttons to display a single channel. • Press the CH1 Button again to display QU...

Display Modes 19 ENG Onscreen Symbols – Channel Symbols The following symbols appear on a channel to indicate the status of the channel: Indicates that the channel is currently Recording video. Indicates that Motion has been detected on the channel. Indicates that a Sensor (Alarm) has been signaled ...

System Setup Controls 20 System Setup Controls Menu Navigation Controls • MENU/EXIT Button - Accesses the setup menu, and returns to previous menu options. • ENTER Button ( ↵ ) - Enters a Menu setting • UP / DOWN Controls ( ▲▼ ) - Move Up/Down through the Menu Options. • LEFT / RIGHT Controls ( ◄► )...

System Setup Controls 21 ENG System Menu Tree CAMERA RECORD RECORD SPEED RECORD QUALITY CHANNEL DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST HUE SATURATION EVENT REC DURATION ALARM DURATION REC SCHED ENABLE RECORD SCHEDULE SENSOR 1 SETUP SENSOR 2 SENSOR 3 SENSOR SENSOR 4 SENSITIVITY CHANNEL SCREEN MOTION DETECT MOTI...

System Setup Controls 23 ENG Using the Virtual Keyboard The Virtual Keyboard control becomes available when keyboard input is needed for entering information such as Names, Network Information, etc. • Includes a~z, A~Z, 0~9 and Symbols: !@#$%^&*()_+{}<>?-=[];,./ • Navigate using the arrow ...

System Setup Controls 24 RECORD SETUP The Record Setup controls the settings for Recording for the DVR. Use the ▲▼ arrows to navigate through the settings, and the ◄► arrows to change the values. Press the MENU/EXIT button to return to the previous menu. RECORD SPEED SUBMENU The Record Speed Submenu...

System Setup Controls 25 ENG RECORD SCHEDULE Move cursor to the desired time using the ▲▼◄► arrows, and press the ENTER Button to scroll through the available recording settings: • No Record – The System will not record video during this period. • Time Record – The System will record data continuous...

System Setup Controls 26 MOTION DETECTION SETUP The Motion Detection Setup controls the behavior of the DVR when Motion is detected. Use the ▲▼ arrows to navigate through the settings, and the ◄► arrows to change the values. Press the MENU/EXIT button to return to the previous menu. CHANNEL Switch b...

System Setup Controls 27 ENG SCREEN SETUP The Screen Setup controls the onscreen display of the DVR. Use the ▲▼ arrows to navigate through the settings, and the ◄► arrows to change the values. Press the MENU/EXIT button to return to the previous menu. BORDER The border is the white line that appears...

System Setup Controls 28 SYSTEM MENU The System Setup controls many aspects of the functionality in the DVR, including the Password, Time and Date, Network and PTZ setup. Use the ▲▼ arrows to navigate through the settings, and the ◄► arrows to change the values. Press the ENTER button to enter a sub...

System Setup Controls 29 ENG BUZZER ALARM TIMELOSS ALARM AUDIO RECORD AUDIO MUTE AUDIO INPUT VOL. AUDIO OUTPUT VOL. PASSWORD SETUP TIME SETUP SYSTEM MENU > PASSWORD ENABLE The Password Enable feature turns the use of a system password ON or OFF. If the option is set to YES, the password is requir...

System Setup Controls 30 NETWORK SUBMENU The information in the Network submenu allows users to remotely access the DVR. ENABLE – Set Enable to YES to remotely connect to the DVR over a network connection. If this option is set to NO, remote access to the system will be disabled. LOCAL IP MENU – The...

System Setup Controls 33 ENG RS-485 SUBMENU The information in the RS-485 submenu allows users to configure the settings for an RS-485 Device. NOTE: The configuration settings for this section would be provided with the documentation included with the RS-485 device. • BAUDRATE: Set the Data Transmis...

System Setup Controls 34 SEARCH MENU The Search Menu contains a list of submenus to search through previously recorded video. Use the ▲▼ arrows to navigate through the settings, and the ◄► arrows to change the values. Press the MENU/EXIT button to return to the previous menu. • TIME SEARCH: Searches...

System Setup Controls 35 ENG RECORDING When a Channel is displaying a symbol, it indicates that the channel is in record mode. In the above example, CH1~CH7 are in record mode, and CH8 is showing a Video Loss symbol. Additional onscreen Information includes the HDD Space, Date and Time. NOTE: If the...

SEARCH FUNCTION 36 SEARCH FUNCTION There are several ways to access the Search Function: • From the Main Menu / Search Menu • Pressing the PLAY Button • Pressing the SEARCH Button However, each Search menu contains different search options: Main Menu / SEARCH Button Menu PLAY Button Menu Time Search...

SEARCH TYPES 37 ENG SEARCH TYPES • TIME SEARCH: Searches for video based on Time and Date. • NOMAL RECORD EVENT : Searches for video that was recorded manually (using the REC button). • TIME RECORD EVENT : Searches for video that was recorded on a schedule. • MOTION RECORD EVENT : Searches for video...

VIDEO PLAYBACK 38 VIDEO PLAYBACK The L200 Series DVR can play previously recorded video onscreen, while still recording live video images. BUTTON DESCRIPTION PLAY / PAUSE Playback of previously recorded data / Pauses the data playback REC Start manually recording / Stop recording FF Fast Forward the...

BACK-UP VIA CD-R/W (OPTION) 39 ENG BACK-UP VIA CD-R/W (OPTION) To save video to the USB Memory Stick, set the start and end times for the selection: • Press the ▲▼ buttons to set the backup starting and ending points • The Available Disk Space and copy size are shown in KB • Press the SEARCH or REC ...

FIRMWARE UPGRADE 40 FIRMWARE UPGRADE The DVR supports upgrading the Firmware through a USB Memory Stick. 1. Download the new firmware from http://www.lorexcctv.com to the PC. 2. Copy the firmware files to a USB Memory Stick. 3. Insert the Memory Stick into a USB Port on the DVR. 4. Navigate through ...

Lorex Client Application 42 Lorex Client Application The L200 Series DVR comes with the Lorex Client application for remote monitoring, recording, DVR control or playback of video data on a PC. The Lorex Client Application has two components: • Player Mode: Used to view video data from a backup devi...

Lorex Client Application 43 ENG PLAYER MODE The Player Mode is used to view video data from a backup device such as a USB Memory Stick or CD-RW. PLAYBACK METHOD To view video data, first connect the USB memory stick to the PC or place the CD into CD/DVD Drive. Once the backup data is connected to th...

Lorex Client Application 52 VIEWER MODE The DVR can be viewed remotely using the Viewer portion of the application. CONNECTING WITH VIEWER To monitor the DVR through the VIEWER program, check that a network connection between the DVR and PC can be established. The Viewer program can be used to conne...

Full Connectivity Diagram – Appendix #2 62 Full Connectivity Diagram – Appendix #2 The following diagram outlines a general set of connections available with the DVR*. DVR BNC CAMERAS PC MONITOR SLAVE MONITOR, TV OR OBSERVATION SYSTEM MOUSE SENSOR * All components shown above (other than the DVR) ar...

Hard Drive Replacement - Appendix #3 63 ENG Hard Drive Replacement - Appendix #3 The DVR comes with a pre-installed Hard Drive; however the unit will work with a replacement single IDE Hard Drive (up to 500GB). A maximum of two (2) Hard Drives can be installed into the DVR; however the CD-RW must fi...

Troubleshooting – Appendix #4 65 ENG Troubleshooting – Appendix #4 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: DVR Unit is ...

Appendix #5 – Network Connectivity Overview 67 ENG Appendix #5 – Network Connectivity Overview The DVR can be remotely controlled using your existing network and the provided software. 1. Connect the DVR to the Router using an Ethernet Cable. Power the DVR on. NOTE : The DVR must be connected to the...

Appendix #5 – Network Connectivity Overview 68 IP & MAC Address (Step #2) The IP & MAC Addresses are necessary for DDNS Setup (for remote access to the DVR). To Locate the System information, Press the REV Button on the Front Panel or Remote Control while viewing the Cameras. The System Info...

Appendix #6 – PTZ Control 72 Appendix #6 – PTZ Control One PTZ Camera (not included with this system) can be connected to the PTZ Control Block on the back panel of the DVR, and are enabled through the Menu system. Additional PTZ Cameras are available at http://www.lorexcctv.com Installing a PTZ (RS...

Appendix #7 – Connecting Motion / Alarm Device 73 ENG Appendix #7 – Connecting Motion / Alarm Device Motion detection and Alarm controls are enabled through the Menu system on the DVR. Additional motion sensor devices can be connected to the system (Motion Sensors, Door/Window Sensors). A motion det...

Appendix #8 – Initial Setup Menu Values 74 Appendix #8 – Initial Setup Menu Values SETUP FACTORY DEFAULT CHANNEL 1 DISPLAY ON CAMERA BRIGHTNESS,CONTRAST,HUE,SATURATION -----|----- RECORD SPEED 7 (4CH DVR 15FRAME) RECORD QUALITY NORMAL EVENT REC DURATION 10 RECORD SCHEDULE - RECORD RECORD SCHEDULE EN...

Appendix #9 – HDD Usage Table 76 Appendix #9 – HDD Usage Table The following table is provided as an approximation of Hard Drive usage. Variables in image quality and frame rates may alter the hard drive usage. HDD Usage Table Time Quality Size Per Frame(KB) Frame Rate 1Sec 1Min 1Hour 1Day 60 1200 7...

Optional Accessories 77 ENG Optional Accessories The following accessories are available to add to your existing DVR To order these accessory items, or for a complete listing of available products, please visit us on the web at: WWW.LOREXCCTV.COM BNC DOME TYPE CAMERAS BNC CAMERAS NIGHT VISION ACCESS...

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