Lorex L204 Quick Start Manual

L200 Series
Quick Start Guide
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PACKAGE CONTENTS & MENU CONTROLS:
System Contents:
1 x Digital Video Recorder*
1 x Power Adaptor
1 x Power Adaptor Cable
1 x Remote Control
1 x Hardware Manual
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Software CD
Picture of a 8 Channel (L208 Series) DVR is shown
*Channel/ Port configuration and Hard
For detailed setup information,
drive capacity may vary by model.
please refer to your User's manual.
Check your package for specific con-
tent information.
Cameras and Monitor are required to view DVR images. Not included.
Broadband Router and Computers are Required (for local and remote
monitoring), not Included.
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STEP 1 - SET UP YOUR DVR FIRST
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BACK PANEL OF A 8 CHANNEL VERSION IS SHOWN
Connect Cameras & Monitor to
(not included)
the DVR:
Connect the first camera (with BNC connection
type. Requires additional power adaptor) to the
CH1 input. Follow the same step to connect the
additional cameras*.
* NOTE: Test the cameras prior to selecting a permanent
mounting location by temporarily connecting the Cameras
and Cables to your DVR.
L200 Series Quick Start Guide_R1
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THE DEFAULT DVR PASSWORD IS 111111
NAVIGATION CONTROLS/ENTER:
• Press the navigation controls to move Up, Down, Left and Right in the
Main Menu and Search menus.
• Press the ENTER Button to select and change the values in a menu.
• Pressing the ENTER Button when displaying live video will change the
on screen view to 8 Channel View (L208 Series Only).
2
Connect Ethernet Cable:
Connect one end of the ethernet cable to one of the
router's (not included) LAN PORTS and the other end to
DVR's Network Port located at the back of the DVR. See
picture below showing a generic LAN/WAN connection.
WAN
LAN (LOCAL AREA NETWORK)
(WIDE
AREA NETWORK)
BACK OF THE ROUTER
TO YOUR DVR
TO YOUR COMPUTER
VGA VIDEO OUTPUT (Optional
Connection) - Video Output
port to connect the unit to a
Computer Monitor.
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 keys  on the Front Panel or Remote Control.
• Use the ENTER Button to choose the letters, numbers and symbols
• Press the Menu/Exit button once the setup is completed
3
Connect Power Cable:
Connect one end of the Power cable to
the DVR, the other end to an electrical
outlet. This unit powers ON once the
MASTER POWER BUTTON at the back of
the DVR is turned ON.
Basic Installation Guide
Hand Tools
Time Tools
Under 20 Minutes* Hand Tools
* Installation time may vary based
on application and camera cabling
Skill Level
easy
PS/2 - (Optional Connection)
BNC VIDEO OUT - Video
- PS/2 port to connect a serial
Output port to connect the
Mouse to the DVR unit. Used
unit to another recording
for mouse navigation of the
device or monitor
menus.
FRONT PANEL OF A 8 CHANNEL VERSION IS SHOWN
Set the Time and Date:
Press the MENU button from
DVR - REMOTE CONTROL
the front panel of the DVR (you
may use your remote control or Mouse (optional)) to view
the Setup Menu. On the Setup Menu, scroll down using the
arrow key and select System Menu and press Enter. On

the System Menu, scroll down to Time Set and press Enter.
Note: Default time is set to Eastern Standard Time. You should
change the time based on your regional settings.
Scroll down to Time Set menu to change Date and Time and
move to APPLY to apply the changed settings. Once you are
finished with the settings, press the Menu button to access
the DVR menus.
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Skill Level
Hardware
Hi Speed
Skills - Easy
Router
Intermediate
easy
Plug & Play connectors,
On screen set up
Intermediate advanced
USB PORT - Provides con-
nection port for USB Flash
Drives (thumbsticks).
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Congratulations! You
have successfully com-
pleted Step 1. Your
DVR is now ready to
use. You can now
view (when connected
to a camera and a
monitor), record and
playback images on
your DVR.