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Installing the Camera
ATTENTION:
Test your camera prior to selecting a permanent mounting location by
temporarily connecting the camera and cable to your recorder.
Before Installing the Camera
• 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
mounted.
To install your camera:
1. Set the camera in the desired mounting position and mark
holes for screws through the camera base.
It is recommended to install the camera faced
NOTE:
downwards in wall-mount position to avoid rainwater from
accessing the speaker.
2. Drill the holes, then feed the cable through the mounting
surface or cable notch.
Insert the included drywall anchors if you are
NOTE:
mounting the camera onto drywall.
3. Mount the camera stand to the mounting surface using the
provided screws. Make sure all screws are fastened tightly.
4. Adjust the camera as shown below:
5. Remove the vinyl film from the camera lens when your
installation is complete.
C
B
A. ROTATING THE ARM: Loosen the adjustment ring by turning it
counter-clockwise. Rotate the arm of the camera up to 180° in either
direction, then tighten the adjustment ring. Make sure to adjust with
caution, multiple full turns could damage the internal wiring.
B. BENDING THE ARM: Use a Phillips head screwdriver (not included)
to loosen the adjustment screw. Bend the arm of the camera up to
90°, then tighten the screw.
C. LEVELING THE CAMERA: Use the screwdriver to loosen the
adjustment screw. Rotate the camera until it is level with the viewing
area, then tighten the screw.
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Connecting the Camera
Male Power
Camera
Cable Notch
Connect the male power head and
the BNC connector to the camera.
Power Adapter Types
Connecting the Cameras
A multi-camera power adapter that provides power to multiple cameras
or individual power adapters may be provided, depending on product
configuration.
Individual Power Adapter*
* Images for representation only.
Connecting the Cameras
Setup Diagram
A
Camera
Female Power
DVR
Connect the BNC connector
to a video input on your DVR.
Connect the female power
head to the included power
adapter.
Multi-Camera Power Adapter*
BNC Video
Extension Cable
12V DC Power
HD DVR
Power Adapter
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
Model Number
1
CB120URB
2
CB250URB
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. Indicators that your cable run may be too long:
• Camera loses video when switching to night vision.
• Video is permanently black & white (even during day time).
• Video is unclear, soft, or distorted.
3. For more information on extension cables, visit lorex.com.
Troubleshooting
Solution
Problem
• To ensure that you are viewing camera video in full 4K
Picture does not appear to
be 4K
resolution (4K monitor required), check the video output
resolution of your DVR. For full instructions, see your
DVR's documentation at lorex.com.
No picture / signal
• The camera is only compatible with certain Lorex DVRs.
For full compatibility, visit lorex.com/compatibility.
• Ensure your monitor is on the correct input channel.
Common terms for input channels: INPUT, AV
CHANNEL, LINE1, LINE2, AUX.
• 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).
• Check the brightness settings of the DVR and monitor.
• Move your camera to a different location.
• Check the brightness and contrast settings of your DVR
Picture is too dark
and monitor.
Night vision is not working
• The night vision activates when light levels drop.
The area may have too much light.
• Check the camera lens for dirt, dust, spiderwebs.
Picture is not clear
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 when
• Night vision reflects when pointing a camera through a
viewing camera at night
window. Move the camera to a different location.
The camera warning light is
• Ensure that you have enabled and configured white
not switching on automatically
light deterrence using a compatible DVR. See your
DVR's documentation for full instructions.
• Ensure the active areas and schedule for white light
deterrence are set properly. The default schedule for
the warning light is night times (between 5PM and
7AM).
• The camera siren cannot switch on automatically.
The camera siren is not
switching on automatically
You can control the camera siren manually using a
compatible Lorex DVR or app. Refer to your DVR's
documentation for full instructions.
• Support for person and vehicle detection is determined
Person and vehicle detection is
not working.
by your recorder. See your recorder's documentation to
confirm support for this feature.
Cable Length
120ft (37m)
250ft (76m)
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