Lorex L154-81 Instruction Manual
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Page 1: Channel Dvr
4-CHANNEL DVR Instruction Manual English Version 3.0 BEFORE OPERATING THIS SYSTEM, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE MODEL: L154-81 www.lorexcctv.com Copyright ©2006 Lorex Technology Inc... - Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the 4 channel DVR from Lorex Techonolgy Inc. The DVR converts analog video into digital format and records them on a hard disk drive depending on the system purchased. Digital video allows you to quickly access and search for a specific time segment or event which has been recorded.
- Page 3 • Increase the separation between the equipment and the camera and/or monitor. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the monitor is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help. LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. www.lorexcctv.com -ii-...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEATURES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SYSTEM CONTENTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GETTING STARTED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTROLS - FRONT PANEL ------------------------------------------------------------------- BACK PANEL --------------------------------------------------------------------- MAIN MENU CONTROL--------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATION CAMERA SELECT (1-4) -------------------------------------------------------- RECORDING ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SEARCH MENU ------------------------------------------------------------------ PLAYBACK------------------------------------------------------------------------ KEY LOCK ------------------------------------------------------------------------ REMOTE CONTROL------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CAMERA INSTALLATION------------------------------------------------------------------------ MONITOR CONNECTION--------------------------------------------------------qt---------------- MONITOR &... -
Page 5: General Precautions
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS: Read Instructions All of the safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before the product is used. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and the instruction manual should be followed. -
Page 6: Features
6. Do not try to retrieve the HDD data by PC. DVR Features • Modified MPEG (5~20Kbyte/frame) video compression format • Recording Frame Rate at 30 fps (NTSC ) -- Quad mode •... -
Page 7: System Contents
SYSTEM INCLUDES: OWNER’S MANUAL 4 CHANNEL DVR An 80 GB HDD Power Adapter & Cord is installed in the DVR 2 KEYS FOR (DC 12V, 4.5A ) CARTRIDGE 4 CABLES, 4 RCA-RCA HDD SCREWS 8 BNC TO RCA ADAPTERS (for optional HDD) CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE. -
Page 8: Getting Started
NOTE : 1. If the HDD is not installed correctly or not installed, the “HDD not found” message will appear for 3 seconds and then return to a 4 CH display mode. 2. If the keys on the DVR are locked, the default master password is 111111 to disable the key lock. -
Page 9: Controls - Front Panel
CONTROL - FRONT PANEL 1. HARD DRIVE UNIT – Removable 80GB HDD installed (Max. capacity of 250 GB per hard 2. SELECT BUTTON – Allows you to select a Sub-Menu option and change a selection 3. MENU - Press the MENU to enter the main menu. Please refer to page 8 for more information on the Menu options 4. - Page 10 FF 3: 4 x Forward Speed 10. POWER BUTTON – Press the “POWER” button to turn the DVR “ON” , and press and hold for about 2 seconds to turn the DVR “OFF”. 11. QUAD BUTTON – Switches from a full screen mode to a QUAD screen mode on the monitor 12.
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Page 11: Back Panel
3. VIDEO INPUT (1-4) - Connect to video a source, such as camera (BNC Connection). The video outputs from the desired cameras to these inputs 4. VIDEO OUTPUT – Connect the RCA output to display the DVR’s Menu and Video Playback 5. POWER INPUT – Connect the supplied 12V power adapter to this input... -
Page 12: Main Menu Control
(iii) DATE/Time SET: The time and date will be displayed below (e.g. 06/01/05 10:49:41 AM) 2. SCHEDULE SETTING This Submenu allows you to Schedule times in which you’re programming the DVR to record automatically. There are 8 options available in the Main Menu:... - Page 13 Letter[M] [S] for master schedule recording. At this point the DVR will continue to record for the set Scheduled time. After the schedule recording the DVR will start recording in the Master Manual [M][M] recording mode.
- Page 14 (iv) ALARM INPUT: Select the type of alarm input for each camera, OFF, N/O (Normally Open) or N/C (Normally Closed). The alarm inputs are set up at the back of the DVR, labelled “SEN1 – SEN4” (Sensor 1 – Sensor 4) 4.
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Page 15: Camera Select
Valid characters are:A~Z,1~9,+,-,/,: ,etc 6. EVENT LOG The event log keeps a record of all errors and alarms that may occur on the DVR. Each of these are stored with a Time/Date Stamp. A single page can display up to 10 alarm recorded events. - Page 16 Press the select button to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) (v) DEFAULT SETTING: If this is selected then the DVR will load all the original default settings, such as schedule, sensor/alarm, etc. You will be asked whether you’d like to...
- Page 17 (vii) MASTER HDD CLEAR: When the Master HDD is full you will need to clear the space. You will be asked to format the HDD (HDD FORMAT Y/N?) (viii) SLAVE HDD CLEAR: When the Slave HDD (if installed) is full you will need to clear the space.
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Page 18: Operation
Note: During recording, if the power was turned off accidentally, recorded video will still be stored in the HDD. The DVR will return to the original recording setting after the power is restored. When you press the “REC” button on the DVR, you will find the date, time and recording type. -
Page 19: Search Menu
3. SEARCH MENU The DVR allows you to easily find sections of recorded video using the Search feature. Press the “PLAY” button to show the search menu, which consists of Total Event, Schedule Rec Event, Alarm Rec Event and Manual Rec Event starting with the most recent recordings listed first. -
Page 20: Playback
By turning the shuttle button clockwise you can Fast Forward up to 4 times the play speed: FF1 – 2x, FF2 – 3x, FF3 – 4x (iv) STOP Pressing the “ STOP ” button will stop all DVR operations and return to the live monitoring mode. KEY LOCK: For advanced security, you can “Lock”... -
Page 21: Remote Control
For more details on specific remote control features, refer to the Front Panel features. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Initiates Recording POWER Turns power to DVR ON or OFF QUAD Displays Quad screen Allows user to select individual cameras UP / DOWN arrow keys, used in Menu mode Set &... -
Page 22: Camera Installation
Example 1: Connect a slave monitor (typical connection) A slave monitor displays video output and on screen display (OSD) from the DVR. (1) Four camera video outputs connect to the four video inputs of the DVR in a typical connection. -
Page 23: Monitor Connection
A quad monitor supports four camera connections. The screen can display 4 cameras simultaneously or one camera at a time. The L154-81 is a four channel DVR that records four channels of video. It also performs the function of a quad monitor. - Page 24 MONITOR CONNECTION To display the recorded video from the DVR on the monitor Connect the video output from the DVR to the video input of the monitor (there should be a selector switch on the quad monitor that indicates VCR).
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Page 25: Monitor & Vcr Installation
RCA video cable from your DVR marked “Video output” to the video input on the monitor. Connection to a standard VCR You may wish to record from the DVR to a VHS cassette in order to back up video and make it viewable for other parties. - Page 26 NOTE: On Lorex quad monitors the BNC video input channel connectors also support video output. The BNC video input/output on a Lorex quad monitor can be connected to BNC video input of the DVR. To view the menu or playback of the DVR, press the monitor’s VCR button located on the front of the monitor.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING: When a malfunction occurs, it may not be serious and can be corrected easily. The following table describes the most common problems and solutions. Please read this table thoroughly before calling your DVR dealer. PROBLEM No power Not responding when any of the... -
Page 28: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Video Signal Recording Mode Recording Capacity Replay Alarm Hard Drive Power Supply Connectors As our products are subject to continuous improvement, SVII and its subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications and prices, without notice and without incurring any obligation. E&OE Television System Resolution Video Input... -
Page 29: Optional Accessories
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available to add to your existing system. SPECIALTY CAMERAS Select from a wide assortment of specialty cameras (dome, weatherproof, bullet, waterproof, etc.,) to suit individual needs. TO ORDER THESE ACCESSORY ITEMS OR FOR A COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES TIME LAPSE VCR Used to record key events. -
Page 30: Appendix #1 - Installing The Hdd
The compartment located on the front panel of the DVR is the removable Cartridge Casing in which you insert the HDD. The various parts of the Cartridge Casing are labeled for your reference. - Page 31 5. Slide the top Cover over the Cartridge Casing Slide the Cover forward over the Cartridge Case. Ensure it is secured in place over the release latch. 6. Reinsert the Cartridge Casing into the DVR Fully insert the Cartridge Case into the DVR.
- Page 32 Lock the cabinet by turning the key clockwise. (locked) (unlocked) If you need to unlock the cabinet, turn the key counter-clockwise from the position shown above. IF YOU DO NOT LOCK THE CABINET, THE DVR SYSTEM WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. -28-...
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Page 33: Appendix #2 - Recording Time ( In Hours )
What size HDD does the L154 support? The L154 is a four channel DVR and supports up to two HDD’s with a maximum capacity of 250 GB each. If you are purchasing the DVR with a hard disk drive, the drive may be installed in the removable bay on the internal drive bay. -
Page 34: Appendix #3 - Recording Time (In Hours)
APPENDIX #3 – RECORDING TIME (IN HOURS) The Recording Time is based on Recording Speed (Frame Rate), Recording Quality and Recording Mode. The table below is based on a 80GB HDD. FRAME RATE Quad Screen 30 FPS 58 hours 15 FPS 116 hours 07 FPS 232 hours... -
Page 35: Operation Camera Select (1-4)
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEATURES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SYSTEM CONTENTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GETTING STARTED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTROLS - FRONT PANEL ------------------------------------------------------------------- BACK PANEL --------------------------------------------------------------------- MAIN MENU CONTROL--------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATION CAMERA SELECT (1-4) -------------------------------------------------------- RECORDING ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SEARCH MENU ------------------------------------------------------------------ PLAYBACK------------------------------------------------------------------------ KEY LOCK ------------------------------------------------------------------------ REMOTE CONTROL------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CAMERA INSTALLATION------------------------------------------------------------------------ MONITOR CONNECTION--------------------------------------------------------q---------------- MONITOR &... - Page 36 It’s all on the web Product Information User Manuals Quick Start Guides V I S I T w w w . l o r e x c c t v . c o m LOREX Technology Inc. Specification Sheets Software Upgrades Firmware Upgrades www.lorexcctv.com...