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Installing the Cameras
ATTENTION
- Test each camera prior to selecting a permanent mounting
location by temporarily connecting the camera(s) and cables to the DVR.
Before installing the cameras:
• Decide whether to run the cables
through the wall / ceiling (drilling
required) or along the wall /
ceiling.
• If you run the cables along the wall
/ ceiling, you must run the cable
through the cable notch on the
base. This will keep the camera
base flush to the surface when
Cable Notch
mounted.
To install the cameras:
1. Set the camera in the desired mounting position and
mark holes for screws through the camera base.
2. Drill the holes, then feed the cable through the
mounting surface or cable notch.
NOTE: Insert the included drywall anchors if
installing the camera in drywall.
3. Mount the camera stand to the surface using the
provided screws. Make sure all screws are fastened
tightly.
4. Set the position and angle of the camera.
A
B
C
A. Turn the adjustment ring to tighten / loosen the
stand connection. Adjust the camera's horizon-
tal position.
B.
Loosen lower screw with a Phillips head
screwdriver (not included). Adjust the camera's
vertical position.
C. Loosen the screw near the camera housing with
a Phillips head screwdriver (not included). Twist
the camera housing to make sure the picture is
level.
*Disclaimer: The color of the camera housing may
appear differently than the actual unit.
Connecting the Cameras
To Camera:
Male Power
1. Connect the BNC and
power connectors to the
camera.
Setup Diagram
*
MPX DVR
ATTENTION
- This camera includes an Auto Mechanical IR Cut Filter. When
the camera changes between Day/Night viewing modes, an audible clicking
noise may be heard from the camera. This clicking is normal, and indicates
that the camera filter is working.
To DVR:
Female Power
BNC
2. Connect the BNC
connector to the video input of
a DVR.
3. Connect the camera to the
power adapter. See 'Setup
Diagram' for details.
Cable Extension Options
Extend the cable run for your camera depending on the cable type
used. Additional extension cables sold separately. See table below:
Option
Cable Type
1
Lorex model MCBL-60BNCU / MCBL-
60BNCU2 BNC Cable (included with
camera)
2
'RG59' or 'Coax' or 'Coaxial BNC'
Siamese (Video and Power)
3
'RG59' or 'Coax' or 'Coaxial BNC'
(Video Only)
2
Notes:
1. The extension cable must be a single stretch of cable between the DVR
and camera. You cannot connect multiple extension cables to each other.
2. For cable runs above 300ft / 92m (option 3), you must connect the
power adapter directly to the camera, rather than at the end of the
extension cable.
3. Indicators that your cable run may be too long:
• Video is permanently black & white (even during day time)
• Video is unclear, soft, or distorted
4. For more information on extension cables, visit
www.lorextechnology.com.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
No picture / signal
• Ensure the camera is connected to an MPX
Series DVR. Camera is not compatible with
other DVR models. Visit
com
for compatibility information.
• Ensure your TV is on the correct input channel.
Common terms of an input channel: INPUT, AV
CHANNEL, LINE1, LINE2, AUX.
• Ensure your DVR is properly connected to your
TV / Monitor.
• Ensure connections are properly connected.
• Ensure the camera power supply is plugged in.
Picture is too bright
• Ensure your camera isn't pointed directly at a
source of light (e.g. sun or spot light).
• Move your camera to a different location.
Picture is too dark
• Check the brightness and contrast settings of
the DVR or monitor.
Night vision is not
• The night vision activates when light levels
working
drop. The area may have too much light.
Picture is not clear
• Check the camera lens for dirt, dust,
spiderwebs. Clean the lens with a soft, clean
cloth.
• Make sure that the cable run is within the
limitations specified in the section 'Cable
Extension Options'.
Bright spot in video
• Night vision reflects when pointing a camera
when viewing camera
at a window. Move the camera to a different
at night
location.
Max Cable Run
Distance
60ft / 18m
300ft / 92m
800ft / 242m
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