Lorex SG6333 Instruction Manual

2.4 GHz WIRELESS B&W

SECURITY SYSTEM WITH

WEATHER RESISTANT* CAMERA

* IP44 rated for Indoor and Outdoor use. Not recommended for direct exposure to water, rain or snow.

Instruction Manual

English Version 1.0

Before operating the system, please read this manual

MODEL: SG6333

Copyright © 2005 Strategic Vista International Inc

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intercepted without your consent.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER

(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Explanation of two Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage“ within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important

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THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL MARKING ARE ON
THE BOTTOM OF THE SYSTEM.

operating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

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WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to

rain, water, or wet locations. Do not insert any metallic object
through the ventilation grills.

FCC CLASS B NOTICE

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits For a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, (which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on), the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the monitor and the camera.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
other devices may be connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
Appliance is operated and retained for future reference.

1. HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.

2. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating instructions should be

followed.

3. WATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this video product near water –

for example, a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or
swimming pool, or in a wet basement.

4. POWER SOURCES - This product should be operated only from the type

of power source indicated on the marking label.

5. OVERLOADING - Do not overload outlets and extension cords, which

can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

6. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or

removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing or repairs to qualified service personnel.

7. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this product from the wall

outlet and refer servicing or repairs to qualified servic e personnel under

the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fa llen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the

operating instructions.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

8. REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.

9. SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this

video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine if the video product is in proper operating condition.

10. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.

Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand, or table.The
equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the equipment. Wall or shelf mounting should
follow the manufacturer's instructions and should be done with
a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

INTRODUCTION & FEATURES………………………………………
SYSTEM INCLUDES…………………………………………………..
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Monitor …....................................….……………………..……...

Camera ...….……………..............................……….……...……

INSTALLATION

Camera ......................................................……………….…....

Monitor .....................................................................………......

SYSTEM OPERATION

Additional camera connection…………………………………….
Auto Scanning………………………………………………………
Auto & Manual Viewing Options………………………………….
Selectable Dwell Settings…………………………………………
Connecting The Monitor To A VCR ……...………………..…….

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ..........................................................

TROUBLE SHOOTING ..............................................………..…...

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................

CARE & MAINTENANCE……………………………..……………….

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INTRODUCTION:

Thank you for purchasing the 2.4 GHz Wireless B&W Video System. This is an
ideal solution for monitoring your business or home, or for safeguarding your
valuables. The package contains a 5.5” B&W Monitor, and 1 wireless B&W
camera.

The system allows you to automatically scan between locations with the
convenience of connecting up to 4 cameras (additional cameras sold separately).
Use the Listen-in Audio feature to pick up sound within a specific location. Avoiding
the hassle of running wires, this system is easy to install and operate for your
immediate security applications.

The RCA audio/video outputs also allow you to connect a time lapse VCR or
standard VCR for recording purposes.

To learn more about this 2.4GHz Wireless B&W Video System and our complete
range of accessory products, please visit our website at:

www.lorexcctv.com

FEATURES:

• Auto Scanning – Up to 4 cameras

• Wireless range of up to 300 ft (open space, no obstacles)

• Sequential or Full Screen Viewing options

• Listen-in Audio

• Built-in Speaker with volume control

• Audio/Video outputs allow user to record picture to any standard VCR

• LED indicator lights show system status

• Weather Resistant camera rated IP44* for Indoor and Outdoor use.

• Monitor with battery option (10 “C” batteries, not included)

• Bonus clip-on stand included for quick mounting application

• Automatic IR illumination in low light conditions**

* IP44 rated for Indoor and Outdoor use. Not recommended for direct exposure to water, rain or
snow
** IR illumination range of 6ft. under ideal conditions. Objects at or beyond this range may be
partially or completely obscured, depending on the camera application.

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SYSTEM INCLUDES:

5.5” – 2.4 GHz B&W Monitor 1 - 2.4 GHz B&W Wireless Camera

Owner’s Manual

1 - Clip-on Stand 1 - Wall Mounting

Bracket

Also includes:

1 – 9V DC Adapter (Camera)
1 – 13.8V DC 1000mA Adapter (Monitor)

with battery option (10 “C”, not included)
1 – RCA Audio/Video Cables
Window decals

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MONITOR CONTROLS – FRONT & BACK PANEL

MONITOR BACK VIEWMONITOR FRONT VIEW

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Location of Receiver Monitor controls

1. 2.4GHz Antenna - High gain dipole patch antenna receives audio
and video signal from the camera.

2. CRT - 5.5” Diagonal Screen

3. Brightness Control – Allows you to adjust the brightness of the picture

4. Channel Selector - Switches between channel 1-4 / AUTO selection.

5. Auto/Manual Button - Allows you to switch from AUTO mode to the

MANUAL mode

6. Audio Mute Button – Push this button to mute the sound on the monitor

7. Volume Control – Turn this dial to adjust the volume on the monitor

8. ON/OFF Switch – Used to switch the power on the monitor ON or OFF

9. Battery Compartment (not shown) – Requires 10 “C” Batteries (not

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included).

10. Speaker - Emits sound from the camera location

11. DC Input Jack – Connect to the supplied 13.8V DC 1.0A AC adapter.

12. Audio Output Jack - RCA jack for Audio output connection

13. Video Output Jack - RCA jack for Video output connection

14. Contrast Control – Allows you to adjust the contrast of the picture

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CAMERA CONTROLS

Front/Side View

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1. Microphone – Built-in condenser microphone provides listen-in audio
capability from camera to monitor

2. Lens – B&W CMOS Image Sensor

3. 6 Infrared LED’s – Enhances the picture quality in low light conditions*

4. Channel Selector/Power Button – Selects channels 1-4. Holding this button

for 3 seconds turns the Power ON/OFF (by default the camera is ON).

5. Bracket – Plastic bracket connects to camera for mounting to walls,

ceilings or table

6. DC IN Jack – Connects to the 9V DC adapter.

7. Sunshade Visor – Protects camera from the elements and blocks the camera

from the direct glare of the sun.

8. LED Channel Indicator – Shows the channel (1-4) that the camera is set to.

* IR illumination range of 6ft. under ideal conditions. Objects at or beyond this range may be
partially or completely obscured, depending on the camera application.

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CAMERA INSTALLATION

OPTION #1 – Permanent Wall Mount

Camera mounted

Wall

To 9V Power
Adapter

1. Attach the stand base to the wall or ceiling where you want to install the
camera. Locate a wall stud or ceiling, and secure the bracket using the
three supplied screws.

2. Secure the camera to the bracket by sliding the camera socket over the stand,

and fasten it in place with the supplied screw.

3. Connect the supplied 9V DC adapter to the DC IN jack at the rear

of the camera, and plug it into an electrical outlet. Make sure the adapter
connected to the camera is labeled camera. You can turn the camera ON/OFF by
pressing and holding the Channel button for 3 seconds (camera ON by default).

OPTION #2 – Temporary Mounting

1. Connect the clip-on stand
onto any object.

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MONITOR INSTALLATION

13.8V 1.0 A
AC Adapter

DC INPUT Jack

1. Connect the supplied 13.8V AC adapter to the DC INPUT JACK at the rear of
the receiver monitor and plug it into an electrical outlet. Make sure the adapter
connected to the monitor is labeled monitor.

BATTERY CASE & COMPARTMENT

Remove the battery case by unscrewing the bolt at the bottom of the
monitor and sliding the battery case out. This system requires 10 ‘C’ sized
batteries (not included)

Your wireless monitor has both AC or battery option. When using the
AC option with rechargeable batteries, your monitor will automatically
switch to back up battery feature during a power outage providing you with
uninterrupted power to the monitor. The battery option also provides you
the flexibility to move the monitor from room to room. Battery life is
approximately 2 –3 hours

Warning : To prevent damage to the unit, ensure that the batteries are

aligned properly and battery types are not mixed.

Plug

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OPERATION

Camera

(1) Connect the power adapter to the camera power input and ensure the camera is

set to channel 1. You can turn the camera ON/OFF by holding the Channel
button for 3 seconds. An LED light will appear illuminated when the camera is
set to “ON”.

Monitor

(1) Connect the supplied power adaptor to the power input of the monitor. Make

sure the adapter connected to the monitor is labeled monitor.

(2) Use the channel selection switch button and ensure the monitor is set to the

same channel as the camera to view the picture.

Note: If you experience transmission reception problems (eg. poor picture), you may need
to select another channel on the camera and monitor and/or adjust the antenna on the
monitor.

(3) Adjust the volume to the desired level. You may also mute the audio option by

pressing the mute button which is located at the front of the monitor.

(4) Adjust the brightness and contrast level as required

Note: Try to position both the Camera and Monitor as high off the ground as possible for
better picture reception

ADDITIONAL CAMERA CONNECTION

This video security system allows you to view up to four different camera locations.
Additional cameras are sold separately. For more information, please refer to:
www.lorexcctv.com

When connecting more than one camera to the monitor/camera system, you will need
to set each camera to a different channel (Channels 1-4).

CH 1

CH 3

CH 2

CH 4

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AUTO & MANUAL VIEWING OPTIONS

This system is preset to Manual mode. In Auto mode, the LED light on the monitor
will be ON.

To manually view a specific camera location, set the Auto/Manual button to Manual.
Then press the channel selector button to navigate between Channels 1-4.

Set the Auto/Manual button to Auto in order to have the system automatically rotate
between camera locations.

AUTO SCANNING

This video security system provides you the option to automatically switch between
the four camera locations. If you have fewer than four cameras, you can also set the
system to scan between three or two locations.

Setting Auto Scan to 2 or 3 camera locations:

1. Press and hold the Auto/Manual button for more than 2 seconds. All four LED
lights on the front of the monitor will turn ON.

2. Continue to press and hold the Auto/Manual button. The Channel 4 LED button
will turn off. The system is now set to scan between three camera locations
(Channel 1-3)

3. Continue to press and hold the Auto/Manual button. The Channel 3 LED button
will now be turned off. The system is now set to scan between two camera
locations (Channel 1-2)

4. Continue to press and hold the Auto/Manual button to return to the four camera
viewing option (all four LED lights will be illuminated)

SELECTABLE DWELL SETTINGS

Dwell Setting is the time duration between each camera view in the auto sequence mode

This system provides you the option of three selectable dwell times (2, 5 & 10 seconds)
when set to Auto Mode. This system is preset to two second selection.

Changing Dwell Time:

1. Press and hold the CH select button. The LED light will turn on to
indicate that it is set to 2 seconds.

2. Continue to press and hold the CH select button. The LED light will
flash at a one second interval to indicate that it is now set to the 5 second
interval

3. Continue to press and hold the CH select button.

4. The LED button will flash three times to indicate it is set to the 10 second
interval.

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CONNECTING THE MONITOR TO A VCR FOR RECORDING

Monitor

RCA Cables

VCR

AC Adapter

Connections for recording

Connect the supplied audio/video cable from the back of the monitor to the
Audio/Video In of the VCR.

Please Note

: To record, you must select the A/V or AUX channel on your VCR.

Did You Know?

You have the option of connecting this system to a Time Lapse VCR. A time lapse
VCR provides you multiple recording options allowing you to record up to 40 days
using a standard T120 tape. Refer to the optional accessories page for more
details.

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

The following optional accessories are available to add to your existing system:

Accessory Camera - Used to view other camera locations
Compatible models: SG6110X, SG6223, WL5210X, SG6212 from

Lorex / Sylvania / Home Sentinel

Time Lapse VCR - Used to record key events.
Available in 40 or 1280 Hour Time Lapse VCR

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the system does not function properly, check the following points.

Causes and remedies

Problems

Camera Monitor

No power
(no picture/sound)

Poor reception

Picture flickering

Picture too bright, or
too dark

Picture rolls and jumps
or scrambled picture

- AC adapter not plugged in
Power not turned ON
(hold Channel button for 3
seconds to turn on)

- AC adapter not
plugged in

- Strong spot light in the
field of view

-Lighting source in the
field of view

- AC adapter not plugged in

- Power switch not turned on

- Monitor not turned on

- Adjust antenna direction

- Improper channel

- Adjust brightness control
on Monitor

- Adjust antenna direction

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Camera

Image sensor
Lens
Picture Elements
Scanning system
Scanning frequency
Sync. system
Resolution
Min. illuminations
Video Output
Gamma characteristics
Auto Iris

Microphone
Transmitting frequency
Modulation
RF out level
Video Output level
Antenna
Dimensions
Operating temperature
Power source

CMOS B&W

3.6mm
320 X 240 (B&W)

2:1 interlace

15.734 KHz(H) 59.94Hz (V)
Internal Negative synchronization

240 Lines (B&W)
0 Lux @ F2.0 with IR LED’s

1.0Vp-p/75 Ohm
r=0.45
Electrical Auto Iris
Shutter sensitivity :1/60-1/6,000
Electronic Condenser

2.411 GHz-2.4835 GHz (4Ch)
FM
90dBu/V, 3m

1.0Vp-p/75 Ohm
Internal

2.5” x 1.8” x 3”

-14º to + 122º F (-10ºC to + 50 ºC)
9V DC Adapter

Monitor

Screen Size 5.5” diagonal
Receiving frequency 2.41GHz - 2.4835GHz (4CH & AUTO)
Output level 1.0Vp-p/75ohm (Video),

1.0Vp-p (Audio)
Sensitivity -25dBm to -80dBm
Antenna Dipole
Resolution More than 280 lines
Sound output 0.5 Watt.
Power Source 13.8V DC 1000mA
Battery Option 10 “C” batteries, not included
Dimension 6.1”(W)× 7.1”(H)× 5.8”(D)
Power consumption 800 mA
Operating Temperature 14º F to + 122º F (-10ºC to + 50 ºC)
Weight Approx. 2.9lbs or 1.32 Kg

Because our products are subject to continuous improvement, SVII and its subsidiaries reserve the right to modify
product design and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation. E&OE

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE:

Please follow these instructions to ensure proper
care and maintenance of this system

Keep your monitor dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
Use and store your unit in normal temperature

environment. Extreme temperatures can shorten
the life of the electronic devices.

Handle the monitor carefully. Dropping it can cause
serious damage to the unit.

Occasionally clean the unit with a damp cloth to keep
it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning
solvents or strong detergents to clean the unit.

Keep the unit away from excessive dirt and dust. It
can cause premature wear of parts.

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