LOREX Technology SC21CD5444UQ-A80 User Manual

21” COLOR QUAD /

DVR COMBO

WITH 80GB HDD

SC21CD5444UQ-A80

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BEFORE OPERATING THIS SYSTEM, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY

AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Thank you for purchasing the 21” Color Quad / DVR Combo from Strategic Vista. This
unique and innovative system provides a complete security package, with the
convenience of a built-in Digital Video Recorder combined with a 21” Color Quad
Observation System.

This system includes 3 CCD cameras, 1 Dome camera, and Web Ready Software to
connect the monitor to a PC

The DVR converts analog video into digital format and records them on a removable
hard disk drive (80 GB HDD included). Digital video allows you to quickly access and
search for a specific time segment or event which has been recorded. This system

features three different quality settings providing up to 2250 hours of recording
capability including 100 hours real time (using a 80 GB HDD).

To learn more about this 21” Color Quad / DVR Combo Observation system and to
learn about our complete range of accessory products, please visit our website at:

www.strategicvista.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

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

alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

“WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THE UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE”

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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 camera and the monitor.

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

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

STRATEGIC VISTA CORP.

www.strategicvista.com

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CONTENTS:

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------­FEATURES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------­SYSTEM CONTENTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------­GETTING STARTED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------­CONTROLS - FRONT PANEL ------------------------------------------------------------------­MAIN MENU CONTROL--------------------------------------------------------------------------­SEARCH ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------­PLAYBACK OPTIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------­MASTER & SLAVE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------­PAN /TILT ZOOM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------­CONTROLS - BACK PANEL --------------------------------------------------------------------­REMOTE CONTROL-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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STANDARD WIRED CAMERA ----------------------------------------------------------------­DOME CAMERA----------------------------------------------------------------------------------­CAMERA INSTALLATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------­TROUBLESHOOTING ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --------------------------------------------------------------­OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES --------------------------------------------------------------------­APPENDIX # 1 – INSTALLING THE HDD---------------------------------------------------­APPENDIX #2 – CONNECTION TO A SLAVE MONITOR & STANDARD VCR -­APPENDIX #3 – TYPICAL CONFIGURATION FOR A COMPLETE SYSTEM ---­APPENDIX #4 – RS 232 REMOTE PROTOCOL-------------------------------------------­APPENDIX #5 – RECORDING TIME ( IN HOURS ) --------------------------------------­APPENDIX #6 - RECORDING TIME (GIGABYTES PER HOUR) ---------------------

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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.

Monitor Features:

• 21“ Color Quad with a high resolution of 450 TV lines

• Built-in Video Capture Card with Web Ready software for internet remote security monitoring

• View up to 4 camera locations in real time

• Pan/ Tilt capability on Channel 1 (Pelco D Protocol)

• Metal cabinet with 4 camera inputs (4 DIN / 4 BNC and 4 audio RCA)

• 2 way audio

• Single or Dual PIP / POP viewing options

• Selectable still frame in quad or full screen

• Dual Motion Sensing Alarm Function (using optional PIR motion sensor or Pixel-based Motion Detection)

• Remote control or main panel operation

• Multi-voltage system 100 – 240Volts, 50 / 60 Hz

Camera Features:
3 Color Cameras

• 1/4” CCD Color Camera

• Built in speaker and microphone to allow for two way audio communication

• Metal mounting bracket

1 Color Dome Camera

• 1/4” CCD Color Dome Camera

• 3.6 mm lens.

• 1.0 lux illumination

• One-way audio communication

DVR Features

• 100 Hour Real Time / 2250 Hour Recording (with 8 0 GB HDD, normal video quality)

• High Quality Picture with Modified MJPEG Compression Format

• 3 Adjustable Video Quality Settings

• Alarm, panic, repeat and timer options

• Security password protection

• Supports 20 ~300 GB HDD

• Quick Multiple Search capability

• Multiplexing feature allows you to playback each individual channel in Full Screen

• Event list displays occurrences of Alarms, Video Loss, and Power Loss

• RS232C communication port

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SYSTEM INCLUDES:

21” COLOR QUAD MONITOR
WITH BUILT-IN DVR

3 – 1/4” CCD COLOR
CAMERAS WITH METAL
STAND AND 57 FT CABLE

(3 cameras included with
Model SC21CD5444UQ-A80)

1 – ¼” CCD COLOR DOME CAMERA
WITH METAL BRACKET AND 57 FT OF
CABLE

(included with model SC21CD5444UQ­A80)

Note: This dome camera has a fixed
lens and does not Pan or Tilt

2 KEYS FOR
CARTRIDGE

OWNER’S
MANUAL

80 GB HARD DISK DRIVE

(HDD)

Already inserted into cabinet

INTERNET SECURITY
SOFTWARE

Please refer to the Quick Start
Guide and on-line manual for the
Digital Video Monitoring software,
and for more information on
Remote Monitoring

CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM, INCLUDING
THE COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE.

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GETTING STARTED:

1.

Connect the AC Power Cord to the back of the monitor, and
connect up to 4 cameras to the 6 Pin DIN or BNC Video
inputs on the back of the monitor. Then turn the Main Power
Switch to ON.

*** MASTER HDD ***

HDD AUTO DETECT…….OK

2.

Upon Powering Up, a message will appear “Please Check
HDD Key Lock before Turn ON”. This message is reminding
you to ensure that the cabinet of the DVR is locked before
proceeding.

3.

The check of the HDD key lock will be followed by an overall
diagnostic check of the HDD . The screen will appear as
shown to the right:

Note: The system is only checking for a MASTER HDD. If you have connected a SLAVE HDD to the
back of the monitor, refer to page 12 for instruction on how to enable your system to recognize it.

Note: If you get a “FAIL” message in HDD Auto Detect, the HDD is not installed correctly. Refer to
Appendix #1 if you encounter this problem as you will have to properly insert the HDD.

HDD R/W CHECK………..OK
HDD SPACE ( xxxGB)…….OK
MODEL# XXXXXXXXXX

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CONTROL - FRONT PANEL:

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HDD
HDD

FULL
ALARM

PLAY

REC

MENU

SEQ

PIP

A-SEL

EVENT

MIC

QUAD CH4CH3CH2CH1

RECSEARCHTALK

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1. Removable Cartridge Casing

The built-in DVR comes with a removable hard disk d rive tray.

2. PIP / SEQ - this button performs two functions:
(1) PIP : Holding this button for 3 seconds triggers the Picture-In-Picture display. PIP allows you to

view two camera locations simultaneously, one being the main channel, the other being
viewed as a sub-picture. Dual PIP can also be selecte d , which displ ays two sub-pi ct ure s as
illustrated below.

POWER/TIMER

DUAL PIP

SINGLE PIP

SINGLE PIPSINGLE PIP

DUAL PIPDUAL PIP

To change between Single PIP and Dual PIP, repeatedly press the PIP button.
To swap the positions of cameras appearing in PIP (between the Main and Sub screen), hold
this button for 3 seconds. To exit PIP mode, press the QUAD button.

(2) SEQ : Used to sequence between all camera locations in full screen in sequential order with the

screen automatically switching. Press SEQ again to stop sequential viewing. Sequence
settings are programmable via the Menu, refer to page 9 for more details.

3. A-SEL / MENU - This button performs two functions:
(1) A-SEL: In Quad mode, you can select the channel with audio. Pressing this button automatically

changes the audio from channel to channel. An audio microphone symbol will appear in the corner
of a Quad screen to indicate audio is available on a particular channel.

(2) MENU: Holding this button for 3 seconds brings up the Main Menu. Please refer to page 8 For

more information on Menu options.

4. TALK - By pressing and holding this button the user has the ability to talk to a specific camera

location. This button must be pressed the entire time, while talking. To listen to the camera
location, release the Talk button.

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5. EVENT - Pressing this button brings up a list of up to 1000 Events, including Power Loss and Alarms. You

can scroll through Events using the and keys, and navigate between Pages of Events
using the and keys. Press Play / Enter to exit the Event list.

The following letters represent the different types of Events that you may find listed:

P : Shows the time when the POWER was turned ON
A : Shows the time when a PIR ALARM was triggered
M : Shows the time when Pixel-based MOTION detection was triggered
L : Shows when a Video LOSS from a Camera occurred
N : Starting time of storing data with Manual recording.
H : Time of problem occurring in HDD.

6. SEARCH - Pressing this button brings up the Search menu, which allows you to quickly find recordings.

For more information on Search options, please refer to page 13.

7. REC - Initiates manual recording.

8. PAUSE / STOP / FF / REW / PLAY
(1) PAUSE: This button serves 3 functions:

a) Press this button to pause video in playback.
b) Used to scroll Up in the Menu option screens..
c) Brings up the Pan/Tilt Zoom feature. For more information on Pan/Tilt Zoom, refer to page 15.

(2) STOP: This button serves 2 functions:

a) Press this button to stop in video playback.
b) Used to scroll Down in the Menu option screens.

(3) FF: This button serves 2 functions:

a) Begins high-speed forward playback during playback.
b) Used to scroll Right in the Menu option screens.

(4) REW: This button serves 2 functions:

a) Begins high-speed reverse playback during playback.
b) Used to scroll Left in the Menu option screens.

(5) PLAY: This button serves 2 functions:

a) Initiates video Playback. For more information on Playback, refer to page 14.
b) This button serves as the ENTER key in Menu mode.

9. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

10. POWER / KEY LOCK - This button serves two functions:

(1) POWER: Turns the mo nitor ON/OFF. A red LED indicator light turns ON whe n

the monitor is in Standby mode. Press the button to turn the power ON.

Note: The master power switch, which controls the monitor is located on the back of the unit.

Note: To provide longer life to the monitor, turn the Standby switch OFF when not in use.

The system will continue to record images even though no picture is showing.

(2) KEY LOCK: Holding this button for 3 seconds initiates Key Lock, which allows

you to “Lock” the buttons on the system. Locking disables the buttons and
prevents other people from using the system.

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11. MICROPHONE

12. QUAD – Pressing this button goes to Quad viewing mode.

13. CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 - These buttons perform the following functions:

a) Displays a picture in Full Screen.
In Quad Screen mode: select a Channel button (1-4) and hold for 2-3 seconds in order to view that
Camera in Full Screen.

In Full Screen mode: press a channel button (1-4) to navigate between Full Screen viewing of channels.

b) Freezes a specific camera. You have the option to freeze images in Full or Quad screen mode.
In Quad Screen mode: press a channel button to freeze this channel in the Quad screen; press again
to unfreeze;
In Full Screen mode: press the current channel being viewed to freeze it; press again to unfreeze.

14. LED indicators - Represent status of operation.
(1) HDD : Blinks when HDD is being ac c essed (via recording or playback).
(2) HDD FULL : In case OVERWRITE menu is set up, LED does not blink in any case.

LED blinks if HDD is used below 1GB of storage space, and remains ON

when HDD is FULL.

(3) ALARM : LED will be ON when the ALARM or MOTION function is set to ON. When

the ALARM or MOTION function is detected, the LED will blink as an Alarm

is being triggered.

(4) PLAY : LED will be ON when playing data that has been stored into the HDD.
(5) REC : LED will be ON when recording data into the HDD.

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