LOREX Technology L154-81 User Manual
4-CHANNEL DVR
Instruction Manual
English Version 3.0
BEFORE OPERATING THIS SYSTEM, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
THOROUGHLY AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
MODEL:
L154-81
www.lorexcctv.com
Copyright ©2006 Lorex Technology Inc
Thank you for purchasing the 4 channel DVR from Lorex Techonolgy Inc.
The DVR converts analog video into digital format and records them on a hard disk
drive depending on the system purchased. Digital video allows you to quickly access
and search for a specific time segment or event which has been recorded. The DVR
supports 2 HDD units with a maximum capacity of 250 GB per hard drive.
To learn more about this system or to find out more about our products available,
please visit our website at:
www.lorexcctv.com
CAUTION
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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 un-insulated
"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
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THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL MARKING ARE ON
THE BOTTOM OF THE SYSTEM.
“WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THE UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE”
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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NOTE
This equipment has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by
FCC, EMC and LVD. Therefore, it is designed to provide reasonable protection
against interference and will not cause interference with other appliance usage.
However, it is imperative that user follows this manual's guidelines to avoid improper
usage which may result in damage to the unit, electrical shock and fire hazard or
injury.
In order to improve the feature functions and quality of this product, the specifications
are subject to change without notice from time to time.
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:
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the camera and/or monitor.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
monitor is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.
LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC.
www.lorexcctv.com
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CONTENTS:
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------FEATURES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SYSTEM CONTENTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------GETTING STARTED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------CONTROLS - FRONT PANEL -------------------------------------------------------------------
BACK PANEL --------------------------------------------------------------------MAIN MENU CONTROL--------------------------------------------------------------------------OPERATION
CAMERA SELECT (1-4) -------------------------------------------------------RECORDING ---------------------------------------------------------------------SEARCH MENU -----------------------------------------------------------------PLAYBACK------------------------------------------------------------------------
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KEY LOCK -----------------------------------------------------------------------REMOTE CONTROL-----------------------------------------------------------------------------CAMERA INSTALLATION-----------------------------------------------------------------------MONITOR CONNECTION--------------------------------------------------------qt---------------MONITOR & VCR INSTALLATION------------------------------------------------------------TROUBLESHOOTING ---------------------------------------------------------------------------TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --------------------------------------------------------------OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES--------------------------------------------------------------------APPENDIX # 1 – INSTALLING THE HDD---------------------------------------------------APPENDIX #2 – RECORDING TIME ( IN HOURS ) --------------------------------------APPENDIX #3 – RECORDING TIME ( IN HOURS ) --------------------------------------CARE & MAINTENANCE---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS:
1. Read Instructions
All of the safety and operating instructions should
be read and understood before the product is used.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and the instruction
manual should be followed.
4. Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed
for optimal performance
5. Cleaning
Disconnect this video product from the power supply
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
video product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
7. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water - for example,
near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.
8. Accessories
Use this product only with a stand, tripod, bracket or
table recommended by the manufacturer or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
9. Ventilation
This product should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation, such as a book case
or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the
Manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
10. Power Source
This product should be operated from the type of
Power source indicated by the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power supply to your
location, consult your product dealer or your local
Power company
11. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should not be routed so that
they are likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed on or near them
12. Lightning
For added protection, unplug this product from its
outlet during a lightning storm. This will prevent
damage to the video product due to lightning and
power surges
13. Overloading
To avoid the risk of fire and electric shock, do not
plug this product into an over-loaded power supply.
14. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects into the openings of this product
as they may touch dangerous voltage points that
may result in fire or electric shock. Never spill a
liquid of any kind on this product.
15. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel
16. Damage Requiring Service
Disconnect this product from the power supply
and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged
b. If objects have fallen into the product
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or liquids
d. If the product does not operate normally by
following the instruction manual. Adjust only
the controls that are covered in the instruction
manual as an improper adjustment may result
in damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified service technician to restore
the product to its normal operation
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet
has been damaged
f. When the product displays a distinct change in
performance - this indicates a need for service
17. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
technician uses replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
18. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service to this product
ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in
proper working condition.
19. Grounding or Polarization
This product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin and will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
20. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where
it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fatal.
21. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
22. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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CAUTIONS:
1. All the warnings and instructions of this manual should be followed
2. Remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid aerosol detergents. Use
water damped cloth for cleaning
3. Do not use this unit in very humid and wet places
4. Keep enough space around the unit for ventilation. Slots and openings of the cabinet should
not be blocked.
5. During flashes of lightning or cracks of thunder, or when the system is not used for a long time,
unplug the system power supply and disconnect the antenna and cables to protect the unit
from lightening or power surges.
6. Do not try to retrieve the HDD data by PC.
DVR Features
• Modified MPEG (5~20Kbyte/frame) video compression format
• Recording Frame Rate at 30 fps (NTSC ) -- Quad mode
7.5fps (NTSC) -- Each mode
• Display resolution : 720x480 NTSC - Full Screen
• 4 camera inputs (4 BNC)
• On Screen Display and Real Time Clock Function
• Alarm terminal block - integrated
• Video loss detected on each channel. Alarm history stores & records up to 256 events
• Quad or Full Screen viewing and recording options
• Recording rate of up to 30 FPS
• 3 Recording modes: Manual, Alarm and Schedule
• Playback speed at 4 times faster
• Supports up to 250 GB per HDD
• Quick search by date/time and alarm
• Security password protection
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SYSTEM INCLUDES:
4 CHANNEL DVR
An 80 GB HDD
is installed in the DVR
Power Adapter & Cord
(DC 12V, 4.5A )
OWNER’S MANUAL
2 KEYS FOR
CARTRIDGE
4 CABLES, 4 RCA-RCA
8 BNC TO RCA ADAPTERS
CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU RECEIVED THE COMPLETE
SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE.
HDD SCREWS
(for optional HDD)
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GETTING STARTED:
1. Connect the AC power cord and plug it into an electrical outlet. The power LED will
illuminate GREEN and the HDD LED will also illuminate GREEN. The message seen on
the monitor will say “HDD Checking….., Master Hard Drive”, Slave Hard Drive, Not
Detected. It will then go to a Quad Screen and show a camera loss (if there are no
cameras connected). The screen will display “LOSS” respectively as shown below.
2. Before operating the DVR press the MENU button and set the systems “time” first
(refer to page 8).
NOTE : 1. If the HDD is not installed correctly or not installed, the “HDD not found”
message will appear for 3 seconds and then return to a 4 CH display mode.
2. If the keys on the DVR are locked, the default master password is 111111 to
disable the key lock.
3. HDD LED’s - Flashing green LED indicates that the HDD is being
detected. A steady Green LED indicates that the HDD is in use
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CONTROL - FRONT PANEL:
10111213
1234578
1. HARD DRIVE UNIT – Removable 80GB HDD installed (Max. capacity of 250 GB per hard
drive)
2. SELECT BUTTON – Allows you to select a Sub-Menu option and change a selection
3. MENU - Press the MENU to enter the main menu. Please refer to page 8 for more
information on the Menu options
4. STOP – Use this button to stop recording or playback
5. PAUSE - During playback, use this button to Pause the video
6. LED INDICATORS – Represents the status of operation
(1) POWER : LED comes on when there’s power to the unit
(2) ALARM : LE D will be ON when the ALARM function is triggered.
When an ALARM event is detected, the LED will be ON for the duration.
Press any key and the Alarm LED will turn off. If you want to disable the
ALARM LED light function , please refer to page 10 and set the ALARM
mode as OFF
(3) HDD : Blinks when the HDD is being accessed (via recording or playback)
(4) REC / : Green LED comes ON when recording is in progress.
HDD Full : Red LED comes ON when HDD is full
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7. PLAY - Pressing this button brings up the Search menu, which allows you to quickly
find recordings and access video playback. You can select recordings from a list, or search
by Time/Date event. For more information on Playback / Search options, please refer to
pages 15 & 16
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8. REC – Initiates manual recording
9. SHUTTLE RING – REV/ PAUSE/ FF – This shuttle ring has three functions:
1) REV : During playback, turn this button counterclockwise to rewind 10 seconds back
2) PAUSE: Pauses video during playback
3) FF : During playback, turn this button clockwise to Fast Forward the video 4X the speed
FF 1: 2 x Forward Speed
FF2: 3 x Forward Speed
FF 3: 4 x Forward Speed
10. POWER BUTTON – Press the “POWER” button to turn the DVR “ON” , and press and hold
for about 2 seconds to turn the DVR “OFF”.
11. QUAD BUTTON – Switches from a full screen mode to a QUAD screen mode on the
monitor
12. CAMERA SELECT (1-4) - Press the Camera Select Buttons (1-4) to select the channel to
be displayed in full screen
13. UP/DOWN BUTTON – Allows you to scroll up or down in the Menu mode
Note: If you perform a REV to FF function, during the 1stFF the playback will pause and the FF
function will activate during the 2ndFF.
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BACK PANEL :
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1. ALARM IN
SEN1 – SEN4 – These 4 terminals are used to connect external motion sensors,
door/window contacts, etc.
2. ALARM OUT – This alarm output can be connected to an alarm output relay for trigger
devices with a N/O (Normally open) circuit
3. VIDEO INPUT (1-4) - Connect to video a source, such as camera (BNC Connection). The
video outputs from the desired cameras to these inputs
4. VIDEO OUTPUT – Connect the RCA output to display the DVR’s Menu and Video Playback
5. POWER INPUT – Connect the supplied 12V power adapter to this input
6. MAIN POWER SWITCH – ON/OFF Main power switch for DVR
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