LOREX Technology LW2702 manual

Copyright © 2009 Lorex Technol ogy Inc. DIGITAL WIRELESS QUAD LCD SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM Instruction Manual www.lorexcctv.c om MODELS: LW2702 Series Engl ish Ve rsio n 1.0 WITH BUILT-IN VIDEO RECORDER/INTERCOM AND INDOOR/OUTDOOR MOTION CAMERA www.lorexcct v.com[...]

Important Safeguards 2 Thank you for purchasing the Digital Wi reless Quad View Monitoring System. This manual refers to the following products: • LW2702 Series Please visit us on the web for the most current Manuals, Quick Start Guides and Firmware. Additional Language Manuals may also be available at: www.lorexcctv.com CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC [...]

www.lorexcctv.com LOREX IS COMMITTED TO FULFILLING YOUR SECURITY NEEDS BEFORE YOU START THIS PRODUCT MAY REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION • We have developed user friendly products and documentation. Please read the Quick Start Guide and User Manual before you install this product. • Consumer Guides and Video Tutorials are available on our web[...]

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Important Safeguards 3 Important Saf eguar ds In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture 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 importan t information that will help to assure your enjoyment and [...]

Important Safeguards 4 Service 13. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video equipment yourself as openin g or removing covers ma y expose you to dangerous volt age or other hazards. R efer all servicing to qualifie d service personnel. 14. Conditions Requiring Service - Unplug this video product from the w all outlet and refe r servicing to[...]

General Precautions 5 General Pr ecautions 1. All warnings and instruct ions in this m anual should be followed 2. Remove the plug from the outle t before cleaning . Do no t use liquid aerosol detergents. Use a water dampened cloth f or cleaning 3. Do not use this unit in humid or wet pla ces 4. Keep enough spa ce around the unit for ventilation. S[...]

Features 6 Fe a t u re s Technology  Ultra Digital Wireless techno logy featur es the latest advancement s in wireless video surveil lance  Minimizes interferenc e with other devices such as wireless routers, cordl ess phones, Bluetooth devices and is Wi-Fi friendly  100% Digital video and aud io pr ovides excellent i mage qual ity and cry[...]

Table of Cont ents 7 T abl e of Contents Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................ 9 LCD Monitor/Wirel ess Receiver ...................................................................................................................[...]

Table of Cont ents 8 Appendix A: System Specifications .............................................................................................................. 55 Appendix B: About Digital Wirel ess Technology ......................................................................................... 56 Appendix C: A dding Cameras .............[...]

Getting Started 9 Getting Started The system comes with the following components: CHECK YOUR PACKAG E TO CONFIRM THAT YO U HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPL ETE SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE. 1 x 7” LCD MONITOR/WIRELESS RECEIVER 3 x POWER ADAPTERS (FOR RECEIVER & CAMERAS) 2 x MOUNTING KITS 1 X UNDER-THE- COUNTER MOUNTING KIT 2 x C OLOR T[...]

LCD Monitor/Wireless Receiver 10 LC D M o n i t o r / W i re le s s R e ce i ve r Rear Panel 1. Wireless Antenna : Position the antenna as needed for best reception. 2. Power : Slide bu tton to turn the LCD rec eiver ON/OFF. 3. MENU : Press to open th e Main M enu. 4. Channels/Navigation Joystick : QUAD MODE ONLY—Move UP to view came ra 1, RIGHT [...]

Camera 11 Camera 1. PIR Sensor : Passive IR motion sensor for more accurate motion recording. 2. Microphone : Built-in micr ophone under neath camera body. 3. Lens : Camera lens. 4. Night Vision IR : Night vision I R LEDs used fo r viewing in c omplete darkness. 5. Speaker : Speaker for two-way audio. 6. Pair : Pairing button. For more details, see[...]

Remote Cont rol 12 Remote Contr ol 1. 1/  : Move menu cursor UP; change time settings; start/pause playback; jum p to camera 1 while in Quad Mode; 2. Enter : Confirm menu selections. 3. 4/  : Move menu cursor LEFT; rewind playback; jump to camera 4 while in Quad Mode; decrease values in certain menu opti ons. 4. MENU / Back : Press to open[...]

Installing the Camera 13 Installing the Camer a Before you in stall the c amera, careful ly plan wher e and how it will be position ed, and where you wi ll route the cable that connects the camera to the power adapter. • Before starting permanen t installation, verify its performance by observing the image on a m onitor when c amera is positioned[...]

Connecting the LCD Receiver 14 Connecting the L CD Receiv er The LCD Receiver can be setup for use on a tabletop, or mounted to a wall or underneath a counter or cupboard. Table Mounting To set up the wireless receiver: 1. Attach the Tabletop Sta nd to the slot on the rear panel and turn counter clockwise until you hear one “click.” Continue tu[...]

Connecting the LCD Receiver 15 3. Connect the cable from the power adapter to the 5V DC port on the bottom panel of the receiver, and then plug in the power adapter to an outlet or surge protector. 4. Place the receiver in a location that will have a clear reception to your camera*. Rotate the tabletop stand to help position the LCD receiver to you[...]

Connecting the LCD Receiver 16 Under-the-Co unter, Wall, or Ceiling Mounting To set up the wireless receiver: 1. Select a location to mount the receiver, i.e. under a counter or cupboard, wall or ceiling. The location should have a clear reception to your camera*. Place the mounting stand in the desired mounting position and mark holes for the scre[...]

Connecting the LCD Receiver 17 6. Connect the cable from the power adapter to the 5V DC port on the bottom panel of the receiver, and then plug in the power adapter to an outlet or surge protector. 7. Slide the power switch on the rear panel to the “ ON ” position. POWER ADAPTER Figure 3.7 Pow er on the LCD receiver. Fi g ure 3.6 Connect the 5V[...]

Connecting the LCD Receiver 18 LED Indicators on the LCD Receiver Use the LED indicators on the LCD receiver to observe the status of the receiver, cameras, and SD card. The blue lights indicate the following: • NEW : A new video file has been recorded to the SD card • FULL : The SD card is full NOTE : The “F ull” light wi ll only app ear i[...]

Using the System 19 Using the System By default, the camera included with your system is automatically paired to the wireless receiver. The camera and receiver will commun icate with one another once they are powered on. On-Screen Display With camera 1 properly connected and powered on, the system displays a single channel full- screen live view of[...]

Using the System 20 On-Screen Display (cont’d.) 1. Signal Indicator – The signa l indicator shows the strength of the signal being received from the camera. The number of bars in the Signal Indicat or shows the strength of th e signal – One or No Bars indicates the signal is poor, and 4 bars indicate a very strong si gnal. NOTE : Signal Indic[...]

Viewing Modes 21 Viewing Modes There are four different viewing modes available on the system: single channel viewing, Auto Sequence Viewing Mode (view individual channels automatically in sequence), Quad mode, and Screen Saver Mode. To change viewing modes: • Press the Channel—A button to enable Auto Sequence Viewing Mode and switch automatica[...]

22 Quad Mode Use Quad mode to view up to four cameras simultaneously. To enable/disable Quad mode: • Press the QUAD button . The Schedule Recording warning appears briefly on-screen (see figure 5.2), then the Quad display mode begins. NOTE : The si gnal indicator or SD card icon are not sh own while th e receiver is in Quad mod e. NOTE : You cann[...]

23 Screen Saver Mode Use the Screen Saver mode to conceal the fact that the LCD receiver is actually a surveillance recorder. The system comes pre-loaded with five scenic images that let the LCD receiver simulate a picture frame. When motion is detected by a camera, the LCD receiver will display the triggered camera in single channel full-screen. N[...]

24 Motion Detection With the Screen Saver activated, motion detect ion is enabled on the system. When motion is detected by one of the cameras, the LCD receiver will display the triggered camera in single- channel full-screen, and the motion alarm will beep, but the system will not record. When the motion trigger is finished, the system will return[...]

Setting the Time 25 C C a a m m 1 1 R R E E C C 160602-2.AVI 2009 07 17 16:32:05 Setting the Time It is highly recommended to set the time on the system prior to recording. You need to set the correct date and time in order to use Schedu le Recording. For more details, see “Motion Recording” on page 30. To set the date and time: 1. From the Mai[...]

Recording 26 Rec or ding Three recording modes are available on the system: Manual Recording, Schedule Recording, and Motion Recording. NOTE : An SD card must be inserted in th e wireless re ceiver in order t o record. You sh ould alw ays format the SD card prior to initial recording. For details, see “Format ” on pag e 53. NOTE : The system ca[...]

Recording 27 Manual Recording Manual Recording allows you to manually start/stop recording from one channel at a time . You cannot record while in Quad mode. You can also record while in Zoom mode. For details on using Zoom, see “Zoom” on page 52. NOTE : You cannot change channels or enable Auto S equence Viewing M ode during Manu al Recording.[...]

Recording 28 Schedule Recording Use Schedule Recording to have the system automatically record continuously from a selected camera or from Auto Sequence Viewing Mode according to a start and stop time. You must set a Recording Schedule in the main menu in order to use Schedule Recording. NOTE : Please ensure you have set the date and time on the re[...]

Recording 29 Figure 7.2 Schedule Recording on the receiver – “AUTO REC” must not appear in order for Schedule Record to function To enable schedule recording: 1. Disable ALL RECORDING on the system: • If the system is in Manual Recording, press th e Record— button • If the system is in M otion recording, press the Motion button until th[...]

Recording 30 Motion Recording Use Motion Recording to have the system only record when motion is detected by one of the cameras. The camera that appears on-screen is the only camera that is recording. To enable Motion Recording: 1. Press the Motion button. “AUTO REC” will light up on the LCD receiver. 2. Perform one of the following:  Enable[...]

Recording 31 The “REC” indicator will only appear when motion is detected by one of the cameras on-screen. By default, the system is set to record for 15 seconds after the triggered motion event. For details on adjusting the motion recording time, see “Trigger Record” on page 41. When Should I Use Motion Recording? • Low traffic areas or [...]

Viewing Recorded Video 32 Viewing Rec or ded Video With video recorded on the SD card, you can op en the File menu to playback the video files. You can playback recorded video on the system (whe n connected to a TV or monitor) or directly from the SD card – simply connect the SD card to your computer. Viewing Video Using the System To playback re[...]

Viewing Recorded Video 33 4. Select a folder and press the Enter button . Folders are labeled by date (yymmdd): e.g. 080512 . Select [. .] and press the Enter button to go up a level. 5. Select a file from the list and press the Enter button . The selected file loads and playback begins. . . 080512 080513 080514 . . 091252 _ 1 3MB 092003 _ 2 5MB 09[...]

Viewing Recorded Video 34 Controlling Playback Once the file begins playing, use the buttons on the remote control or wireless receiver to control playback. To control playback:   : Play/Pause playback; restart video from the beginning   : Fast forward playback 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X, and 64X. During fast-forward, press  to pause[...]

Viewing Recorded Video 35 Viewing Video Directly From the SD Card You can view the saved video files on your computer (PC or Mac) by using an SD card reader (not included). Saved video files are in AVI format. NOTE : Some PCs and Macs may h ave an SD card reade r built-in. Pl ease refer to yo ur compu ter’s instruction manual for more details. PC[...]

Using the Intercom 36 Using the Inter com Use the Intercom feature for two-way communicati on between the LCD receiver and the camera. Talk the person at the camera from behind closed doors for added security. NOTE : Please make sure th e camera(s) i s proper ly connected prior to using the Intercom. To use the Intercom: 1. Press and hold the TALK [...]

Using the Main Menu 37 Using the Main Menu Use the Main Menu to configure camera and receiver settings. To open the Main Menu: • Press the MENU button on the wireless receiver or the remote control NOTE : Make sure the display i s in single channel full- screen view p rior to opening th e Main Menu 1. Camera On/Off : Enable/disable co nnected cam[...]

Using the Main Menu 38 Camera On/Off Use the Camera On/Off menu to show/hide camera channels on the main display screen. For example, if you disable camera 3, it will not ap pear in single channel full-screen, or in Quad mode. NOTE : If a po wer failure occurs on your system, you may n eed to re-c onfigure y our Camera On/Off settings. For more det[...]

Using the Main Menu 39 Record Use the Record menu to change image quality, mo tion recording time, se t a recording schedule, and enable/disable overwrite. The Record menu contains the following sub-menus: • Quality : Set the image resolution to 320x240 (QVGA) or 640x4 80 (VGA) • Trigger Record : Set the recording time when motion is detected b[...]

Using the Main Menu 40 Quality To change the image quality: 1. From the Main Menu, select Record and press the Enter button . 2. From the record menu, select Quality and press the Enter button . 3. Press LEFT/RIGHT to select 320x480 (QVGA) or 640x480 (VGA). 4. Press the Enter button to save your settings. 5. Press the MENU button until all menu win[...]

Using the Main Menu 41 Trigger Record Use the Trigger Record menu to set the length of the time for the system to record after motion is detected by a camera. To change the motion recording time: 1. From the Main Menu select Record and press the Enter button . 2. From the Record menu select Trigger Record and press the Enter button . 3. Select 5 se[...]

Using the Main Menu 42 Schedule Record Use the Schedule Record menu to set start and stop times for Schedule Recording. During this time block, the system will record continuously from one specific camera, or from any cameras in Auto Sequence Viewing Mode. NOTE : The ti me uses t he 24-hour clock. To set a recording schedule: 1. From the Main Menu,[...]

Using the Main Menu 43 Overwrite Use the overwrite feature to have the system overwrite the oldest recorded data on the SD card once the SD card is full. To enable overwrite: 1. From the Main Menu select Record and press the Enter button . 2. From the record Menu select Overwrite and press the Enter button . 3. Select Yes and press the Enter button[...]

Using the Main Menu 44 Pairing Use the Pairing menu to pair additional cameras (u p to 4) to the system. By default, the camera included with your system is automatically paired to channel 1 on the wireless receiver. The camera and receiver will communicate with one another once they are powered on. What is Pairing? “Pairing” is an electronic h[...]

Using the Main Menu 45 To pair an additional camera: 1. Connect the camera to a power outlet. DO NOT permanently mount the camera. 2. Press MENU on the wireless receiver or remote control. 3. From the Main Menu, select Pairing and press the Enter button . 4. Select Camera 2 , Camera 3 , or Ca mera 4 and press the Enter button . NOTE : By default, t[...]

Using the Main Menu 46 Settings Use the Settings menu to set the system time, change display options, and format the SD card. The Settings menu contains the following sub-menus: • Date & Time : Set the date and time on the system • Brightness : Adjust screen brightness level • AV out : Select the TV system for audio/video output • Scree[...]

Using the Main Menu 47 Date & Time Use the Date & Time menu to set the time and date on the system. You must set the date and time in order to use Schedule Recording. For details, see “Schedule Recording” on page 28. To set the date and time: 1. From the Main Menu, select Setting and press the Enter button . 2. From the Setting menu, se[...]

Using the Main Menu 48 Brightness Use the Brightness menu to adjust the brightness level of the LCD screen. To adjust brightness: 1. From the Main Menu, select Setting and press the Enter button . 2. From the Settings menu, select Brightness and press the Enter button . 3. Press LEFT/RIGHT to increase and decrease the brightness. 4. Press the Enter[...]

Using the Main Menu 49 AV Out Use the AV out menu to select the TV system for the wireless receiver. To select the TV system: 1. From the Main Menu, select Setting and press the Enter button . 2. From the Settings menu, select AV out and press the Enter button . 3. Select NTSC (North America) or PAL (UK/Europe) and press the Enter button . 4. Press[...]

Using the Main Menu 50 Screen Saver Use the Screen Saver menu to select an image for Screen Saver mode. To configure the Screen Saver: 1. From the Main Menu, select Setting and press the Enter button . 2. From the Settings menu, select Screen Saver and press the Enter button . 3. From the Screen Saver menu, select Blank Screen (black) or Picture 1~[...]

Using the Main Menu 51 Alarm Volume Use the Alarm Volume menu to increase / decrease the volume of the buzzer when motion is detected by the camera(s). The Alarm Volume also affects the volume of the “beep” that is heard when you press a button on the remote control. NOTE : If using AV out, changing the sy stem alarm volu me will also affec t t[...]

Using the Main Menu 52 Zoom Use the zoom menu to enable 1X and 2X digital zoom on the cameras. While zoomed in, you can scan the image and view channels in full-screen. NOTE : Zoom is intended as a temporary setting t hat is applied to ALL CHANNE LS. When you ar e finished usin g zoom, y ou should return t he view to 1X view. To set the zoom: 1. Vi[...]

Using the Main Menu 53 Format Use the Format menu to format the SD card. It is highly recommended to format the SD card prior to initial recording. To format the SD card: 1. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot on th e right panel of the wireless receiver until you hear a “click.” Please insert the card according to the diagram on the panel[...]

Using the Main Menu 54 Default Use the Default menu to restore the system to factory settings. To restore factory settings: 1. From the Main Menu, select Setting and press the Enter button . 2. From the Settings menu, select Default and press the Enter button . 3. Select Yes and press the Enter button . 4. Press the MENU button until all menu windo[...]

Appendix A: System Specifications 55 Appendix A: System Specifications General Description Specification Transmission Frequenc y ISM 2,400~2,483.5 MHz Transmission Power 14dBm Unobstructed Effective Range 100 m (line of sight) Spread Spectrum FHSS Modulation Mode GFSK Operating Temperature 14 ~ 122° Fahrenheit / -10 ~ +50° C elsius Operating Humi[...]

Appendix B: About Digital Wireless Technology 56 Appendix B: About Digital Wir el ess T echnol ogy The Digital Wireless signal transmission type us ed by the Lorex LW2702 series is also known as FHSS –Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum . This type of signal is highly resistant to deliberate jamming as it generates a channel hopping sequen ce using[...]

Appendix C: Adding Cameras 57 Figure 15.0 Pair ing menu Appendix C: Adding Cameras The system comes with cameras that have already been paired to the LCD receiver . The Pairing Function assigns each camera to a differ ent channel on the wireless receiver (up to four cameras), and is necessary for configuring a dditional cameras. By default, the cam[...]

Appendix D: Strengthenin g the Range of t he Wireless Signal 58 Appendix D: Str engthening the Range of the Wir el ess Signal Is your wireless signal choppy? Do you want to extend the range of wireless transmission? There are several ways to boost your wireless signal as well as options to help you extend the range of the wireless signal. Clear Lin[...]

Appendix D: Strengthenin g the Range of t he Wireless Signal 59 2.4 GHZ Directional Wireless Panel Antenna Use the 2.4GHz Directional Wireless Panel Antenna (model #: ACCANTD9 ) to focus a wireless signal onto one specific camera in order to increase range of transmission (clear line-of-sight between the camera and the antenna is required). A 20 ft[...]

Appendix E: Deleting Video Files on the System 60 Appendix E: Del eting Video Fil es on the System You can delete video files on the SD card directly on the system. Deleting files if you need to clear space on the SD card (if Overwrite is disabl ed), or for your own file management purposes. For details, see “Overwrite” on page 43. To delete fi[...]

Appendix F: Estimated Reco rding Times on SD Cards 61 Appendix F: Estimated Rec or ding Times on SD Car ds Use the table below to help you estimate the re cording times on various sizes of SD cards. Times shown are in hours, minutes, and seconds. NOTE : The sy stem is comp atible with SD High Capacity (SDHC) cards, minimum Class 2. SD Card Capacity[...]

Appendix G: Power Failure 62 Appendix G: Po wer F ailur e A power failure may interrupt recording modes on the system. After power is restored, the following w ill occur: • The system will restart in Auto Sequence Mode + Motion R ecording – this ensures that some form of recording will be immediately active on the system NOTE : If you had a dif[...]

Troubleshooting 63 T r oubl eshooting If you have problems with your System, there is often a quick and simple solution. Please try the following: Problem Solution There is no pi cture from a Camera. • Check power to the Camera. Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the red LED ligh t on the power adapter is on • Make sure that the Cameras an[...]

FAQ 64 FA Q Q: What is the maximu m distance I can ha ve between the camera and the receiver? A: Typically 450 feet (137 m) with a clear line of sight in open space, or approximately 150 feet (46 m) in a house. Walls, studs, furniture will in terfere with the range of wireless transmission. Q: Why does my “wireless camera” have a power cable? A[...]

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