Lorex SGX1600 Instruction Manual
16 CHANNEL COLOR
MULTIPLEXER
Instruction Manual
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Model: SGX1600
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the 16 Channel Color Multiplexer from Lorex.
The 16 Channel Multiplexer facilitates an advanced security system on any slave monitor. Connect up to 16
cameras to the Multiplexer and view all 16 locations simultaneously. Seven different display modes are
available, offering a wide variety of viewing options.
When used in conjunction with a professional security recorder (such as a time lapse VCR or a DVR), the
16 Channel Multiplexer simultaneously records each camera in Full-Screen, allowing the user to playback
recordings in Full Screen or Split Screen. Pixel-based Motion Detection is also included.
To learn more about this system or to find out more about other products available, please visit our website
at www.strategicvista.com
FEATURES
16 Channel Color Multiplexer Features
• Full Duplex Multiplexing: 16 cameras can record / playback / display live video at the same time
• Multiplexing function supports from 4 to 16 channels
• Viewing options: 7 different display modes including: Full screen, Quad, 7 Ch, 9 Ch, 10 Ch, 13 Ch, 16 Ch
• Display modes are selectable during live viewing or playback
• On Screen Display and Real Time Clock Function
• Picture in Picture, 2x digital zoom
• Digital pixel-based motion detection
• Picture adjustable by channel
• 16 alarm inputs, one alarm output
• Video Loss alarm
• Memory record of up to 50 events
• RS-232/485 external host control
: The 16 Channel Multiplexer is normally used in conjunction with a security recorder, such as a Time
NOTE
Lapse VCR or a DVR. For instruction on connection to a VCR / DVR, please refer to the diagrams
in the Appendices.
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SAFETY WARNING
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. The improper
operation may cause irreparable damage to the appliance.
• Please lift and place this equipment gently.
• Do not expose this equipment under to direct sunlight.
• Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
• Do not spill liquid of any kind on the equipment.
• Do not unplug the power connector before turn the power off correctly.
• This equipment should be operated using only the power source from standard package.
• Unauthorized repair or parts substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
• Do not switch the Power On & Off within short period (within 3 seconds).
• Do not attempt to service this equipment by yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
• This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the manufacturer’s label.
• This installation should conform to all local codes.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
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 operating and maintenance-(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
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the appliance.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1. SYSTEM INCLUDES -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. FRONT PANEL CONT ROLS -------------------------------------------------------------------
3. LED INDICATORS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. MENU CONTROLS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. MENU OPTIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6. CHANNEL SETUP MENU -----------------------------------------------------------------------
7. BACK PANEL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8. AUTO SEQUENCING - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
9. ALARM AND VIDEO LOSS ---------------------------------------------------------------------
10. RS232 REMOTE PROTOCOL -----------------------------------------------------------------
11. MOTION DETECTION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
12. TROUBLESHOOTING ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
13. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --------------------------------------------------------------
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14. OPTIONAL ACCES S ORI ES -------------------------------------------------------------------
15. APPENDIX #1 – TYPICAL CONFIGURATION --------------------------------------------
16. APPENDIX #2 –CONNECTION TO A PIR MOTION SENSOR ----------------------
17. APPENDIX #3 – CONNECTION TO A LOREX TIME LAPSE VCR
FOR ALARM RECORDING AND SYNCHRONIZATION ----------
18. APPENDIX #4 –PIN CONFIGURATIONS FOR CONNECTION TO PC ------------
19. APPENDIX #5 – RECORD RATE CHART -------------------------------------------------
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SYSTEM INCLUDES
12V DC Power Supply
16 Channel Color Multiplexer
CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE.
25 Pin Alarm
Connector
Owner’s Manual
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
MENU
1.
MENU: ENTER / ESC
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LIVE
Line Motion
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4 6 7 8 9
1 16
10 11
Pressing these two buttons simultaneously activates the Main Menu.
a) ENTER [↲]: Selects Menu options to be edited in Menu mode.
Initiates and stops Auto Sequencing (refer to page 10 for more details).
b) ESC :Confirms changes to options in Menu mode.
Exits Menu mode and various other viewing modes.
2.
FREEZE [ II ]
a) Pressing this button Freezes all channels appearing on screen.
b) Pressing this button and ENTER simultaneously allows you to freeze individual channels when viewing a split-
screen display mode. Press channel buttons 1-16 to freeze / unfreeze each screen.
3.
LIVE
a) Pressing this button goes to Live viewing mode (escapes VCR mode).
Below are diagrams of the 7 different LIVE viewing modes.
Full Screen
Quad
7 CH 9 CH 10 CH
4
13 CH
16 CH
b) Pressing LIVE and ENTER simultaneously allows you to swap camera screens in any viewing mode.
For example, you may want to view cameras 5-8 together in the 4 Channel (Quad) display mode.
After pressing the two buttons together, use the or buttons to navigate between cameras, and select the
camera screens that you wish to swap. When on the screen that you wish to change, press a Channel button (1-16)
to select the replacement camera. Once you have made the desired changes, press ESC to escape.
4.
VCR [ ]
a) Pressing this button enters VCR mode, enabling you to view playback from your VCR or DVR.
NOTE
: As this system has a Multiplexing feature, you are able to navigate between the different viewing modes
during video playback (provided that you recorded using the VCR output of the Multiplexer unit).
b) Pressing VCR and ENTER simultaneously allows you to swap camera screens in any viewing mode. Follow the
same instructions outlined in 3b in order to swap VCR camera screens with LIVE camera screens.
NOTE
: As this system has a Duplex Multiplexing feature, you are able to view both Live video and video Playback
from your VCR / DVR at the same time on a multi-screen display.
c) Pressing VCR and ZOOM simultaneously from Live viewing mode brings up the Menu from your Time Lapse VCR
or DVR. Press the two buttons again to exit VCR / DVR Menu mode.
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ZOOM [ ] /
a) Pressing this button activates the 2x2 Zoom feature. After pressing this button, a Full-Screen channel will appear
enlarged on screen, with a miniature picture of the Full-Screen channel appearing as a picture-in-picture. The
miniature picture has a ¼ size white outline depicting which section of the camera view is being zoomed in on. You
can press the ▲▼◄►arrow keys to move the Zoom area. To change between Full-Screen channels, simply
press Channel buttons 1-16. Press ESC to escape.
You can also Zoom in on cameras in VCR mode. While in Zoom, select the channel that you wish to view in VCR
mode, then press VCR and ENTER simultaneously.
b) This button also serves as the arrow key, which is used to scroll left or decrease values in submenu options.
6.
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE [ ] /
a) Pressing this button enters PIP display, with a Full-Screen Main Channel and a 1/16 sized Sub Channel. Move
the location of the sub-picture by pressing the ▲▼◄►arrow keys.
You can swap cameras being shown in the Main and Sub pictures by pressing PIP and ENTER simultaneously,
using the and buttons to scroll between selecting the Main / Sub camera. You can then select the specific
camera (1-16) that will replace the Main / Sub screen. Press ESC to confirm.
Also, you can view VCR playback and Live video simultaneously in PIP mode. To achieve this, press VCR and
ENTER simultaneously, and then follow the same process described above.
Press ESC to exit PIP viewing mode.
b) This button also serves as the arrow key, which is used to scroll left or decrease values in submenu options.
7.
QUAD DISPLAY MODE [ ] / ◄
a) Pressing this button goes to Quad (4 Channel) display mode.
b) This button also serves as the Left arrow key in Menu navigation, moves the sub-picture left in PIP mode, and scans
left in Zoom mode.
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9 CHANNEL DISPLAY MODE [ ] / ►
a) Pressing this button goes to a 9 Channel display mode.
b) This button also serves as the Right arrow key in Menu navigation, moves the sub-picture right in PIP mode, and
scans right in Zoom mode.
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