Lorex Road Warrior RW2S SERIES Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 ™ LOREX ROAD WARRIOR MOBILE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL English Version 2.0 MODEL: RW2S SERIES www.lorexcctv.com © Copyright 2010 Lorex Technology Inc.
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this product. Lorex is committed to providing our customers with a high quality, reliable security solution. This manual refers to the following model(s): • RW2S Series For more information on this product, firmware updates, and accessory products, please visit us at: www.lorexcctv.com...
- Page 3 B E F O R E Y O U S T A R T THIS PRODUCT MAY REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION LOREX IS COMMITTED TO FULFILLING YOUR SECURITY NEEDS • We have developed user friendly products and documentation. Please read the Quick Start Guide and User Manual before you install this product.
- Page 4 Cu s to m e r F e e dba c k i nfo@lorexcorp.c om By Phone: NORTH AMERICA: CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX) TECH SUPPORT: 1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX) MEXICO: 1-800-514-6739 INTERNATIONAL: +800-425-6739-0 (E xa mple: Fro m the U K, dia l 00 in s t ea d of + )
- Page 5 ESTE PRODUCTO PUEDE EXIGIR UNA CE PRODUIT POURRAIT EXIGER UNE INSTALACIÓN PROFESIONAL INSTALLATION PROFESSIONNELLE LOREX S’ENGAGE À SATISFAIRE LOREX SE COMPROMETE A SATISFACER VOS BESOINS SÉCURITAIRES SUS NECESIDADES EN SEGURIDAD • Veuillez lire le guide de démarrage rapide et le •...
- Page 6 Por Teléfono: Par Téléphone: L’AMÉRIQUE DU NORD: NORTE AMÉRICA: ATENCIÓN AL CLIENTE: 1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX) SERVICE À LA CLIENTÈLE: 1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX) SUPPORT TECHNIQUE: 1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX) SOPORTE TÉCNICO: 1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX) MEXICO: 1-800-514-6739 MEXICO: 1-800-514-6739 INTERNACIONAL: +800-425-6739-0 INTERNATIONAL: +800-425-6739-0 (Exemple: À partir du Royaume-Uni, composez 00 au lieu de +)
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Page 7: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacturing 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 information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment. -
Page 8: General Precautions
Service 13. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video 19. Cleaning - Unplug the video product from the wall equipment yourself as opening or removing covers outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or may expose you to dangerous voltage or other aerosol cleaners. - Page 9 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.
- Page 10 *Please visit www.lorexcctv.com for information, firmware, and compatibility updates As our products are subject to continuous improvement, Lorex Technology Inc. and its subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications, and prices without notice and without incurring any obligation. E&OE...
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Page 11: Table Of Contents
Using Lorex Viewer ........ - Page 12 Appendix A: Upgrading Road Warrior Firmware ....21 Appendix B: Lorex Viewer System Requirements ....22 Appendix C: Road Warrior Technical Specifications .
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Page 13: Contents
Contents CONTENTS The Road Warrior includes the following components: MOUNTING BRACKET WITH LOREX ROAD WARRIOR VIDEO CABLE BUILT-IN GPS ANTENNA ELECTRONIC INSTRUCTION PANIC BUTTON CAR ADAPTER MANUAL (LOCATED IN SOFTWARE EXTENSION CD), QUICKSTART GUIDE & SOFTWARE CD DOUBLE SIDED ADHESIVE,... -
Page 14: Before You Begin
Installation Method" window appears. BEFORE YOU BEGIN 7. Click Finish when program installation completes. Lorex Viewer opens. To adjust the Time and Date with the Lorex Viewer open: 1. Insert the SDHC memory card into the memory card reader and plug memory card reader into your computer’s USB port. -
Page 15: Basic Installation
Basic Installation BASIC INSTALLATION 1. Insert the SDHC memory card a. Open the SD memory slot cover (Figure 1.0). b. Insert the SDHC memory card into the slot with the sticker face up, and upright. Push memory card firmly until you hear a click. The memory card locks in place. -
Page 16: Getting To Know Your Road Warrior
Getting To Know Your Road Warrior GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROAD WARRIOR Figure 1.5 Top, bottom and side views of the Road Warrior. Familiarize yourself with the features of the unit before driving. : Provides infrared lighting for night time recording of car interior. Infrared LEDs (IR LEDs) 2. -
Page 17: Mounting Bracket
GPS Antenna relation to satellites orbiting around the globe. The GPS antenna records information onto the SDHC memory card. When watching videos with the Lorex Viewer, you can track the location and speed of your vehicle on Google Maps. The built-in GPS antenna act as a portable navigation system. -
Page 18: Installing The Panic Button Extension
The panic button extension allows you to bookmark an event as an "Emergency" for easy searching in the Lorex Viewer. Emergency recordings capture video at Figure 1.8 Loosen screws to adjust mounting 30 FPS for enhanced detail. Place the panic button bracket elbow for optimal angle. -
Page 19: Recording With Your Road Warrior
See “Changing Pre and Post Recording Time” on page 16 for details. b. The video is tagged as an "Emergency" event that you can later search and categorize the video using the included Lorex Viewer. The video records at maximum resolution (30 FPS). -
Page 20: Lorex Viewer
Lorex Viewer LOREX VIEWER The Lorex Viewer allows you to organize, view, and save your video files. The Lorex Viewer also allows you to change specific recording parameters of your Road Warrior. Main Viewer Window : Displays video currently being played. - Page 21 Lorex Viewer Lorex Viewer (cont’d) Shows current speed of vehicle. Vehicle Speed Display: Adjust playback speed of video from -4X to 6X (-1x, -2x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 6x). Playback Speed Slider: Channel View Modes: View a single channel of video.
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Page 22: Using Lorex Viewer
SDHC memory card. Always use Lorex Viewer to play files recorded from the Road Warrior. Viewing Recorded Video Files Once you have recorded video files on your Road Warrior, you can view them on the Lorex Viewer. To view your recorded video files: Connect the memory card to the computer 1. -
Page 23: Using Video Controls
Using Lorex Viewer Using Video Controls Timeline Slider Rewind Pause Play Two-Channel view Picture in Picture Speed Slider (-4x to 8x) Single-Channel view Step Backward Single Frame Step Forward Single Frame Frame Step Video Speed Slider Using the frame step button, you can view... -
Page 24: Two-Channel View
Enabling Google Maps View Two-Channel View The two-channel view splits the viewing area in Lorex Viewer displays the location of your half and allows you to see the in-car camera vehicle on Google Maps. This feature allows and Driver-View camera simultaneously. -
Page 25: Converting Files To Avi
(Back up) to open the backup screen. Figure 3.2 Backup confirmation window. Printing Video Images To print an image of your video with Lorex Viewer open: 1. Pause the video that you want to capture as an image. Figure 3.1 Select AVI under the backup selection screen. -
Page 26: Watermarking Video Images
Using Lorex Viewer Watermarking Video Images To ensure video images have not been tampered with, Lorex Viewer comes bundled with a watermarking software called Watermark Proofer. The watermark function allows you to take an image of a single frame screen shot, and verify that the screen shot has not been tampered with. -
Page 27: Configuring Your Road Warrior
Adjusting speedometer Unit of domestic vehicles remain on even if the Measurement vehicle is turned off. To change the unit of measurement that Lorex Disabling Audio in Recording Viewer displays: To disable audio recording in both channels: 1. Select Km or MPH. -
Page 28: Event Tab
Configuring your Road Warrior Event Tab before after record the event. For example, after an impact, you may want to view 5 seconds before the event, and 30 seconds Choosing What Events to Record after the event. You can select the types of events that you Note that the NORMAL(Fps) frame rate must want the Road Warrior to record. -
Page 29: User Settings Tab
3.78 GB. This is normal. Selecting Memory Card Directory To change the directory of where Lorex Viewer Formatting the memory card using the Lorex reads the memory card: Viewer imbeds the Lorex Viewer into the memory card. -
Page 30: Version Tab
Once you have saved your Road Warrior user settings file, you can re-load your Road Warrior user settings at any time. Figure 3.7 The Version tab shows what version of Lorex Viewer you have installed. To load your user settings file: Restoring User Settings 1. -
Page 31: Tips
SDHC memory card reader only. Formatting your SDHC memory card Always use the Lorex Viewer to format your Obtaining GPS signals memory card. By default, the Road Warrior Always keep the GPS mounting bracket clear memory card has four system folders: config, of obstructions. -
Page 32: Mounting The Road Warrior - Faq
Mounting The Road Warrior - FAQ MOUNTING THE ROAD WARRIOR - FAQ What is the best location to mount the Road Warrior? Mount the Road Warrior as close as you can to the rear view mirror, without obstructing your ability to adjust the mirror. -
Page 33: Appendix A: Upgrading Road Warrior Firmware
Appendix A: Upgrading Road Warrior Firmware APPENDIX A: UPGRADING ROAD WARRIOR FIRMWARE Occasionally, your Road Warrior may require a firmware update to enhance performance. Firmware upgrades are available online at www.lorexcctv.com. To upgrade your Road Warrior firmware: Remove the SDHC memory card from the Road Warrior 1. -
Page 34: Appendix B: Lorex Viewer System Requirements
Appendix B: Lorex Viewer System Requirements APPENDIX B: LOREX VIEWER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Prior to using Lorex Viewer, make sure your system meets or exceeds the following system requirements: Description Requirement ® 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 or above Operating Windows XP/Vista... -
Page 35: Appendix C: Road Warrior Technical Specifications
Appendix C: Road Warrior Technical Specifications APPENDIX C: ROAD WARRIOR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Cameras Two CMOS cameras Lens Curvature Driver-View Lens: 175° Interior-View Lens: 120° Wide Angle Video Input Digital 2 Channel Built-in Video Compression H.264 Audio Compression ADPCM Recording Resolution VGA 640 x 480 Recording Speed Maximum of 60 FPS (30 FPS per channel) -
Page 36: Troubleshooting Your Road Warrior
Make sure you have a working Internet connection. when I start Lorex Viewer. Make sure you have administrative privileges if you are running Windows Vista. Lorex Viewer is designed for PCs only. Lorex Viewer does not install on my computer. - Page 39 SEE HEAR PROTECT Enhance your security with genuine Lorex Cameras, Digital Video Recorders, Integrated Systems and Accessories. Order whatever you need at www.lorexcctv.com or call 1-888-42-LOREX (1-888-425-6739) Warehouse Office Restaurant Convenience Store CVC6998HR CVC6993R VQ1536HR LW2100 PROTECT EVERYTHING Kitchen Home Office...
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