LOREX LW2301 - Manual

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Important Safeguards 3 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 informati...

Important Safeguards 4 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. 14. Conditions Requiring Service - Unplug this video product ...

General Precautions 5 General Precautions 1. All warnings and instructions in 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...

Features 6 Features Technology ƒ Ultra Digital Wireless technology features the latest advancements in wireless video surveillance ƒ Minimizes interference with other devices such as wireless routers, cordless phones, Bluetooth devices and is Wi-Fi friendly ƒ 100% Digital video and audio provides ex...

Table of Contents 7 Table of Contents Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................ 8 Wireless Receiver ....................................................................................

Getting Started 8 Getting Started The system comes with the following components: CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE. 1 x WIRELESS RECEIVER 2 x POWER ADAPTERS (FOR RECEIVER & CAMERA) 2 x WALL MOUNTING KIT (FOR RECEIVER A...

Wireless Receiver 9 Wireless Receiver Top Panel 1. CHANNEL : Press M to change channels 1~4 manually; press A to enable Auto Sequence Viewing Mode. 2. RECORD : Press M to start Manual Recording; press M again to stop. Press A to start Motion Recording; press A again to stop. NOTE : The date and time...

Wireless Receiver 10 Left Panel 1. Antenna : Connection jack for the wireless antenna. 2. DC : Connect the included power adapter. 3. AV Out : Connect the included Audio/Video cable to display images from the receiver on your TV/monitor. 4. Alarm Vol. : Adjust the volume of the motion alarm; will al...

Camera 11 Camera 1. PIR Sensor : Passive IR motion sensor for more accurate motion recording. 2. Microphone : Built-in microphone underneath camera body. 3. Lens : Camera lens. 4. Night Vision IR : Night vision IR LEDs used for viewing in complete darkness. 5. Pair : Pairing button. For more details...

Remote Control 12 Remote Control ATTENTION : Before using the remote control, remove the protective clear plastic tab from the battery cover. 1. 1/ f : Move menu cursor UP; play/pause playback; jump to camera 1 while in Quad Mode. 2. Enter : Confirm menu selections (same as OK on the wireless receiv...

Installing the Camera 13 Installing the Camera 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 power adapter. • Before starting permanent installation, verify its performance by observing the image ...

Connecting the Wireless Receiver 14 Connecting the Wireless Receiver 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 White audio cable (mono) to your TV, DVR, or observation system. 2. ...

Connecting the 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. The blue LEDs indicate the following: • MANUAL : Channel switching set to manual • AUTO : Channel switching set to ...

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 communicate with one another once they are powered on. On-Screen Display With camera 1 properly connected and powered on, the system di...

Viewing Modes 18 Viewing Modes There are three different viewing modes available on the system: single channel viewing, Auto Sequence Viewing Mode (view individual channels automatically in sequence), and Quad mode. To change viewing modes: ƒ Press the Channel—A button to enable Auto Sequence Viewin...

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 figure 5.2), then the Quad display mode begins. NOTE : The signal i...

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 Schedule Recording. For more details, see “Motion Recording” on page ...

Recording 21 Recording Three recording modes are available on the system: Manual Recording, Schedule Recording, and Motion Recording. NOTE : An SD card must be inserted in the wireless receiver in order to record. You should always format the SD card prior to initial recording. For details, see “For...

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. NOTE : You cannot change channels or enable Auto Seq...

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. NOTE : Plea...

Recording 24 To enable schedule recording: 1. Disable ALL RECORDING on the system: • If the system is in Manual Recording, press the Record— button on the remote control or the RECORD—M button on the wireless receiver so the blue LED does NOT appear on the wireless receiver • If the system is in Mot...

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 wir...

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 failure, the system will restart in Auto Sequence Mode + Motion Recording when power is restored. For more details, see “Appe...

Viewing Recorded Video 27 Viewing Recorded Video With video recorded on the SD card, you can open the File menu to playback the video files. You can playback recorded video on the system (when connected to a TV or monitor) or directly from the SD card – simply connect the SD card to your computer us...

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 beginning. 2. : Fast forward playback 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X, and 64X. During fast-forward, pres...

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 have an SD card reader built-in. Please refer to your compute...

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 is in single channel full-screen view prior to opening the Main Menu 1. C...

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 appear in single channel full-screen, Auto Sequence Viewing Mode, or in Quad mode. NOTE : If a power failure occurs on your syste...

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. The Record menu contains the following sub-menus: • Quality : Set the image resolution to 320x240 (QVGA) or 640x480 (VGA) • Trigger Record : S...

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 . 2. From the Record menu select Tri...

Using the Main Menu 38 Pairing Use the Pairing menu to “pair’ (add) additional cameras 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 communicate with one another once they are p...

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 . 4. Select Camera 2 , Camera 3 , or Came...

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 : Set the date and time on the system • AV out : Select the TV system for audio/video output • Zoom : Se...

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. From the Main Menu, select Setting and press t...

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 . 3. Select NTSC (North Ameri...

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 that is applied to ALL CHANNELS. When you are finished using zoom, you should return...

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 . 3. Press LEFT/RIGHT to increas...

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 the right panel of the wireless receiver until you hear a “click.” Please insert t...

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 . 3. Select Yes and press the ...

Appendix A: System Specifications 47 Appendix A: System Specifications General Description Specification Transmission Frequency ISM 2,400~2,483.5 MHz Transmission Power 14dBm Unobstructed Effective Range 100 m (line of sight) Spread Spectrum FHSS Modulation Mode GFSK Operating Temperature 14 ~ 122° ...

Appendix B: About Digital Wireless Technology 48 Appendix B: About Digital Wireless Technology The Digital Wireless signal transmission type used by the Lorex LW2301 series is also known as FHSS –Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum . This type of signal is highly resistant to deliberate jamming as it ...

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 different channel on the wireless receiver (up to four cameras), and is necessary for configuring additional ca...

Appendix D: Strengthening the Range of the Wireless Signal 50 Appendix D: Strengthening the Range of the Wireless 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 exten...

Appendix D: Strengthening the Range of the 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 ...

Appendix E: Deleting Video Files on the System 52 Appendix E: Deleting Video Files 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 disabled), or for your own file management purposes. For detail...

Appendix F: Estimated Recording Times on SD Cards 53 Appendix F: Estimated Recording Times on SD Cards Use the table below to help you estimate the recording times on various sizes of SD cards. Times shown are in hours, minutes, and seconds. NOTE : The system is compatible with SD High Capacity (SDH...

Appendix G: Power Failure 54 Appendix G: Power Failure A power failure may interrupt recording modes on the system. After power is restored, the following will occur: ƒ The system will restart in Auto Sequence Mode + Motion Recording – this ensures that some form of recording will be immediately act...

Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting If you have problems with your System, there is often a quick and simple solution. Please try the following: Problem Solution There is no picture from a Camera. • Check power to the Camera. Make sure the power adapter is properly connected • Make sure that the Came...

FAQ 56 FAQ Q: What is the maximum distance I can have 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 interfere with the range of wireless transmission. Q: Why does ...

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