LOREX Technology LW2301 manual

Copyright © 2009 Lorex Technol ogy Inc. DIGITAL WIRELESS QUAD SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM Instruction Manual www.lorexcctv.c om MODELS: LW2301 Series Engl ish Ve rsio n 1.0 WITH BUILT-IN VIDEO RECORDER AND INDOOR/OUTDOOR MOTION CAMERA www.lorexcct v.com[...]

Important Safeguards 2 Thank you for purchasing the Digital Wireless Quad Video Recording System. This manual refers to the following products: • LW2301 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 S[...]

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 ................................................................................................................................................ 8 Wireless Receiver ................................................................................................................................[...]

Getting Started 8 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 COMP ONENTS SHOW N ABOVE. 1 x WIRELESS RECEIVER 2 x POWER ADAPTERS (FOR RECEIVER & CAMERA) 2 x WALL MOUNTING KIT (FOR RECEIVER AND CAMERA) 1 X WIRELESS ANTENNA (FOR CAMERA) [...]

Wireless Receiver 9 Wir el es s Rec eiv er Top Panel 1. CHANNEL : Press M to change ch annels 1~4 manually ; press A to enable Auto Se quence Viewing Mode. 2. RECORD : Press M to start Manual Rec ording; press M again t o stop. Press A to start M otion Recording; press A again to stop. NOTE : The da te and time must be set on the system pr ior to u[...]

Wireless Receiver 10 Left Panel 1. Antenna : C onnection j ack for th e wireless ant enna. 2. DC : Connect the included pow er adapter. 3. AV Out : Conn ect the incl uded Audio/Vide o cable to display images from the re ceiver on your TV/monitor. 4. Alarm Vol. : Adjust th e volume of the m otion alar m; will al so adjust volume of system “b eeps?[...]

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. Pair : Pairing button. For more details, see “Pairing” on page 38. 6. Antenna : [...]

Remote Cont rol 12 Remote Contr ol ATTENTION : Befo re using the remote control, remove the protective clear plastic tab from the battery cover. 1. 1/ f  : Move m enu cursor UP; play/pause playback; jump to camera 1 while in Quad Mode. 2. Enter : Confirm menu selections (same as OK on the wireless receiver). 3. 4/  : Move menu cursor LEFT; de[...]

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 t he Wireless Receiver 14 Connecting the Wir el es s Rec eiv er To set up the wireless receiver: 1. Connect the Black cable from the AV cable to AV Out port on the left panel of the receiver. Connect the Yellow video cable and Whi te audio cable (mono) to your TV, DVR, or observation system. 2. Insert the included SD card into the SD Car[...]

Connecting t he Wireless Receiver 15 LED Indicators on the Wireless Receiver Use the LED indicators on the wireless receiver to observe the status of the receiver, cameras, and SD card. The blue LEDs indicate the following: • MANUAL : Channel switching set to manual • AUTO : Channel switching set to Auto – Au to Sequence Viewing Mode enabled [...]

Using the System 16 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 17 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 18 Viewing Modes There are three different viewing mo des available on the system: single channel viewing, Auto Sequence Viewing Mode (view individual channels automatically in sequence), and Quad mode. To change viewing modes:  Press the Channel—A button to enable Auto Sequence Viewing Mode and switch automatically between chann[...]

19 Quad Mode Use Quad mode to view up to four cameras simultaneously. To enable/disable Quad mode: • Press the QUAD button on the wireless receiver or the remote control; The Schedule Recording warning appears briefly on-screen (see figu re 5.2), then the Quad display mode begins. NOTE : The si gnal indicator or SD card icon are not sh own while [...]

Setting the Time 20 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 25. To set the date and time: 1. Press the ME[...]

Recording 21 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 45. NOTE : The system ca[...]

Recording 22 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 43. NOTE : You cannot change channels or enable Auto S equence Viewing M ode during Manu al Recording.[...]

Recording 23 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 24 To enable schedule recording: 1. Disable ALL RECORDING on the system: • If the system is in Manual Recording, press th e Record— button on the remote control or the RECORD—M button on the wireless receiver so the blue LED does NOT appear on the wireless receiver • If the system is in M otion Recording, press the RECORD—A/Mo t[...]

Recording 25 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 Motion on the remote control or the RECORD—A button on the wireless receiver. A blue LED will light up beneath[...]

Recording 26 When Should I Use Motion Recording? • Low traffic areas or non-sensitive/ non-critical recording environments • Overnight recording NOTE : In the event of a power fai lure, the sy stem will r estart in Aut o Sequence Mode + Motion Recording when p ower is restor ed. For more det ails, see “Appendi x G: Power Failure” on page 54[...]

Viewing Recorded Video 27 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 using a compatible SD card reader. Viewing Vid[...]

Viewing Recorded Video 28 4. Select a folder and press the Enter / OK button . Folders are labeled by date (yymmdd): e.g. 080512 . Select [. .] and press the Enter / OK button to go up a level. 5. Select a file from the list and press the Enter / OK button . The selected file loads and playback begins. . . 080512 080513 080514 . . 091252 _ 1 3MB 09[...]

Viewing Recorded Video 29 Controlling Playback Once the file begins playing, use the buttons on the remote control or wireless receiver to control playback. 1.  : Play/Pause playback; restart video from the beginnin g. 2.  : Fast forward playback 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X, and 64X. During f ast-forward, press  to pause and then press ?[...]

Viewing Recorded Video 30 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 Main Menu 31 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 32 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 appe ar in single channel full-screen, Auto Sequence Viewing Mode, 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 O[...]

Using the Main Menu 33 Record Use the Record menu to change image quality, set motion recording time, set 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[...]

Using the Main Menu 34 Quality To change the image quality: 1. From the Main Menu, select Record and press the Enter / OK button . 2. From the record menu, select Quality and press the Enter / OK button . 3. Press LEFT/RIGHT to select 320x480 (QVGA) or 640x480 (VGA). 4. Press the Enter / OK button to save your settings. 5. Press the MENU button unt[...]

Using the Main Menu 35 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 / OK button . 2. From the Record menu select Trigger Record and press the Enter / OK button . 3. S[...]

Using the Main Menu 36 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 37 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 / OK button . 2. From the record Menu select Overwrite and press the Enter / OK button . 3. Select Yes and press the En[...]

Using the Main Menu 38 Pairing Use the Pairing menu to “pair’ (add) additional ca meras to the system (up to four). By default, the camera included with your system is automatically paired to channel 1 on the wireless receiver. The camera and receiver will commun icate with one another once they are powered on. What is Pairing? “Pairing” is[...]

Using the Main Menu 39 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 / OK button . 4. Select Camera 2 , Camera 3 , or Ca mera 4 and press the Enter / OK button . NOTE : By [...]

Using the Main Menu 40 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 • AV out : Select the TV system for audio/video output • Zoom : Set 1X or 2X digital zoom on cameras • Brigh[...]

Using the Main Menu 41 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 23. To set the date and time: 1. From the Main Menu, select Setting and press the Enter / OK button . 2. From the Setting men[...]

Using the Main Menu 42 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 / OK button . 2. From the Settings menu, select AV out and press the Enter / OK button . 3. Select NTSC (North America) or PAL (UK/Europe) and press the Enter / OK bu[...]

Using the Main Menu 43 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 44 Brightness Use the Brightness menu to adjust the screen brightness level. To adjust brightness: 1. From the Main Menu, select Setting and press the Enter / OK button . 2. From the Settings menu, select Brightness and press the Enter / OK button . 3. Press LEFT/RIGHT to increase and decrease the brightness. 4. Press the Enter [...]

Using the Main Menu 45 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 recei[...]

Using the Main Menu 46 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 / OK button . 2. From the Settings menu, select Default and press the Enter / OK button . 3. Select Yes and press the Enter / OK button . 4. Press the MENU button until[...]

Appendix A: System Specifications 47 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 48 Appendix B: About Digital Wir el ess T echnol ogy The Digital Wireless signal transmission type us ed by the Lorex LW2301 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 49 Appendix C: Adding Cameras The system comes with a camera that has already been paired to the wireless receiver . The Pairing Function assigns each camera to a d i fferent channel on the wireless receiver (up to four cameras), and is necessary for configuring additional cameras. By default, the camera included with the[...]

Appendix D: Strengthenin g the Range of t he Wireless Signal 50 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 51 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 52 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 37. To delete fi[...]

Appendix F: Estimated Reco rding Times on SD Cards 53 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 54 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 55 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 Ca mera. Make sure the power ad apter is properly conn ected • Make sure that the Cameras and Receiver are both ON. • Make [...]

FAQ 56 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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