Quick Start Manual
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LW2730/LW2930 Series Quick Start Guide_R1 Page 2
C. Basic System Setup
Navigating Menu Screens:
Use the system menus to configure settings.
• Press to open the Main Menu.
• Press / to move the cursor left and right.
• Press / to move the cursor up and down.
• Press OK to open sub-menus and confirm/save menu selections.
• Press to exit menus without saving changes.
Setting Date/Time:
Set the date and time to ensure that they are properly captured on
recordings
1. Press to open the main menu. Press left and right to select Settings
and press the OK button.
2. Select Date & Time and press the OK button.
3. Press RIGHT/LEFT to move the cursor; press UP/DOWN to change the
year, month, day, hour, minutes, and seconds.
NOTE: The system uses a 24-hour clock.
4. Press OK to save your settings.
5. Press to close any remaining menu windows.
Changing Camera View Mode
There are four different viewing modes available on the system:
single channel viewing, Auto Sequence Viewing mode (view
individual channels automatically in sequence), Quad mode, and
Screen Saver mode.
Single Channel View: Press / to switch between
channels 1~4 in single channel view.
Auto Sequence View: Auto Sequence Viewing Mode
switches between connected channels in full-screen. Press
until a single channel is shown on screen. The monitor
automatically switches through connected channels.
Quad View: Use Quad mode to view up to four cameras
simultaneously. Press button.
Screen Saver View: Press to enable Screen Saver mode.
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Three recording modes are available on the system: Manual Recording, Schedule Recording, and Motion
Recording.
NOTE: The system can record video to an SD card one channel at a time or quad view (up to 4 channels
on one screen). You should always format the SD card prior to initial recording. For details refer to the User’s
Guide section “Format Memory”.
NOTE: Recording overrides other actions on the receiver. You must stop recording on the system in order to
perform other actions, such as opening the Main Menu, Quad Mode, etc.
D. Recording Video
MODE DESCRIPTION HOW TO OPERATE
MANUAL
RECORDING
• Continuous recording from one camera or entire
screen in Quad mode
• Press the Record button ( ) to start/
stop manual recording
SCHEDULE
RECORDING
• Continuous recording from one camera, from
Auto Sequence Viewing mode (system records
cameras in sequence), or Quad or Screen Saver
mode (system records all cameras in Quad
mode) according to a weekly schedule
• ATTENTION: Turn off Manual
Recording and Motion Recording to
enable Schedule Recording
• Enter a Start and Stop Time for each
day from >Recording>Schedule
Record
MOTION RECORDING
(AUTO)
• System only records when motion is detected by
a camera
• Compatible with Quad mode (recommended)
• Compatible with Auto Sequence Viewing mode
• Press to start/stop Motion
Recording
SCREEN SAVER +
MOTION RECORDING
• Enable Screen Saver to enable digital picture
frame mode or turn off the LCD monitor when
motion is not detected
• You must upload images to the SD card to use
digital picture frame mode. A PC is required
to upload images to the SD card; Mac is not
supported for this function.
• Press to start Motion Recording
• Press to enable Screen Saver mode
• Cannot enable Screen Saver mode while
the monitor is in Quad mode
It’s all on the Web
For detailed setup information, please refer to your
User’s Guide. For additional information and accessory
purchases, please visit our website
www.lorextechnology.com
EXTENDING YOUR WIRELESS SIGNAL
Even with a clear line-of-sight between your camera(s) and your receiver, you may experience a lower frame
rate simply due to the distance between your wireless devices. Accessory antennas are available that can help
extend the range of your wireless signal. Visit www.lorextechnology.com for more details.
This product is EXPANDABLE UP TO 4 CAMERAS. To order additional cameras,
please visit our website at www.lorextechnology.com
For information on viewing recordings, refer to the User’s Guide section “Playback”
On-Screen Display
(see User’s Guide for further details)
Front Panel Buttons - Overview:
1. File Name
2. Signal Indicator
3. Camera Indicator
4. File Icon
5. SD Card icon
6. Overwrite icon
7. Power Failure icon
8. Recording Indicator
9. Time Stamp
SIMPLY AWARE
™
WIRELESS VIDEO MONITORING SYSTEM
LW2730/LW2930 SERIES
QUICK START GUIDE
NOTE: This system supports a USB connection to your PC/Mac to enable remote monitoring using
Skype™ and for uploading pictures (PC only). Refer to the User’s Guide for detailed set-up instructions.
Motion Recording: Activate/deactivate Motion Recording.
Manual Recording: Activate Manual Recording.
Menu: Open Main Menu. Return to previous menu / exit menus.
Volume Control: Increase / decrease volume on receiver.
Scroll left / right in menus.
Channel Select: Change channel. Scroll up / down in menus.
OK: In menus, confirm selection. While Viewing, open
Playback mode.
Quad / Sequence Mode: Switch between Sequence and
Quad (4-channel) mode.
Screen Saver Mode: Activate/deactivate Screen Saver mode.
Talk: Activate Intercom (2-way-audio).
Intercom Feature
Press and hold to talk to the
camera. Release to listen to audio.
NOTE: Please make sure the
camera(s) is properly connected prior
to using the Intercom (available in
single camera full screen mode).


