DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDER WITH MOTION DETECTION AND AUDIO RECORDING INSTRUCTION MANUAL English Version 2.0 MODEL: L114V SERIES www.lorexcctv.com Copyright © 2008 Lorex Technology Inc.
Thank you for purchasing the L114 Digital Video Surveillance Recorder. Lorex is committed to providing our customers with a high quality, reliable security product. The L114 series offers excellent performance at a value price. This small form (9x12x2") surveillance DVR provides real time recording in quad mode and single channel, as well as audio recording and motion detection. The L114 also has a remote control and password protection.
Important Safeguards Important Safeguards In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture process of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operating and using your video product. Installation 1.
Important Safeguards Service Use 13. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 19. Cleaning - Unplug the video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 14.
General Precautions General Precautions 1. All 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 a water dampened cloth for cleaning. 3. Do not use this unit in humid or wet places. 4. Keep enough space around the unit for ventilation. Slots and openings in the storage cabinet should not be blocked. 5.
Features Features • Simultaneous Recording and Playback • Up to 60 fps recording speed • Backup to USB flash drive • Adjustable screen position • Quad and single channel recording • NTSC / PAL • MJPEG video compression • Motion Detection with Adjustable Time Duration • Date / Time search • Power Recovery and Auto-Restore Record Mode • Audio Recording vi
Table of Contents Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connect the Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connect the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F/W Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Load Setup Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started Getting Started The system comes with the following components: 1 X DVR 1 X REMOTE CONTROL 1 X POWER ADAPTOR 1 X POWER CABLE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, QUICK START GUIDE, AND SOFTWARE CD HARD DRIVE SIZE, NUMBER OF CHANNELS, AND CAMERA CONFIGURATION MAY VARY BY MODEL. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR PACKAGE FOR SPECIFIC CONTENT DETAILS. CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE.
Basic Setup Basic Setup 1. Connect the Cameras a. Connect up to four BNC cameras to the BNC (female) ports on the rear panel of the system. 2. Connect the Monitor a. Connect the VGA cable from your monitor to the VGA port on the rear panel of the system. Figure 1.0 Connect up to four BNC cameras 3. Connect the Power Adaptor a. Connect the power cable to the power adaptor. b. Connect the power cable to the DC12V port on the rear panel of the system. c. Connect the power adaptor to a wall outlet.
Front Panel Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 6 11 12 1. USB 2.0 port: Connect a USB flash drive for backup. 2. Up / CH 1: In menus, move cursor up; during live viewing, view channel 1 in full-screen. 3. Down / CH 2: In menus, move cursor down; during live viewing, view channel 2 in full-screen. 4. Right / CH 3: In menus, move cursor right; during live viewing, view channel 3 in full-screen. 5. Left/ CH 4: In menus, move cursor left; during live viewing, view channel 4 in full-screen. 6.
Rear Panel Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. XGA: Port to connect a VGA (VGA or XVGA output) monitor (not included). 2. Video Out: BNC (female) port to connect the system to a DVR or observation system. 3. Video In: BNC (female) inputs for cameras 1~4. 4. Audio In: RCA (female) port for audio recording (audio capable cameras or microphone). 5. Audio Out: RCA (female) port to connect the system to external speakers, a DVR, or an observation system 6. DC 12V: Power port for the included power adaptor.
Remote Control Remote Control The remote control is the primary input method for navigating the user interface of the system. 1. CH 1~4: During live viewing, press to view cameras 1~4 in single channel full-screen; press 4 to return to quad split-screen; during USB Backup, 1=Start Time, 2=End Time, 3=N/A, 4=Start backup. 2. : Press to move cursor UP when navigating menus or while in Search mode. 3. : Press to move cursor DOWN when navigating menus or while in Search mode. 4.
Installing Cameras Installing Cameras Before you install the camera, carefully plan where and how it will be positioned, and where you will route the cable that connects the camera to the DVR or observation system. Installation Warning • Select a location for the camera that provides a clear view of the area you want to monitor, which is free from dust, and is not in line-of-sight to a strong light source or direct sunlight.
Installing Cameras Connecting BNC Cameras Use a BNC/Power extension cable (not included) to connect your BNC cameras to a monitor, DVR, or observation system and power source. To connect the extension cable: 1. Connect the extension cable to the camera: • Connect the BNC cable to the camera. • Connect the power cable (male) to the camera. 2. Connect the extension cable to the DVR/ monitor/observation system: Figure 5.
Starting the System Starting the System To power the system On/Off: • Connect the power cable to the DC 12V port on the rear panel of the system Note: Make sure all cameras and cables are properly connected prior to powering on the system. At startup, the system performs a basic system check and runs an initial loading sequence. After a few moments, the system loads a live Quad split-screen display view—Live Viewing: you can also view in full-screen single channel. See “Display Modes” on page 9.
Starting the System On-Screen Display The following makeup the on-screen display of the system: • Recording: Indicates active recording on each channel (manual and scheduled recording). • Motion: Indicates motion recording or motion detected on active channel. • Motion Alarm: Indicates motion has been detected on active channel. Note: Sensitivity and Alarm Duration must be enabled for the selected channel. • Video Loss: Indicates that a camera is not connected or has been disconnected.
Starting the System Auto Sequence Mode In Auto Sequence Mode, the system automatically switches between full-screen channels 1~4 in sequence. CH1 AUTO 2008/11/20 10:32:30 CH4 AUTO CH2 2008/11/20 10:32:30 AUTO 2008/11/20 10:32:30 CH3 AUTO 2008/11/20 10:32:30 Figure 6.2 Auto Sequence Mode To enable/disable Auto Sequence Mode: 1. Press the button on the front panel.
Logging in to the System Logging in to the System You must login to the system with a 6-character password every time you access the system Setup Menu. ATTENTION: The default system password is 111111 Entering Your Password If your press the screen will appear. button on the front panel or on the remote control, the password To enter your password: 1.
Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date and Time It is highly recommended to immediately set the date and time when first setting up your system. To set the date and time: 1. Click to open the Setup Menu. Login with your system password (by default, 111111). 2. Select System and press 3. Select Time Set and press . . The Time Set menu appears. Figure 6.3 Time Set screen 4. Under Time Set, press to select the date and time (yyyy/mm/dd and hh/mm/ss) and press to change values. 5.
Recording Recording By default, the system is set to immediately record video from connected cameras in continuous Time Record Mode. The system automatically records and saves events in 4-hour blocks. Active recording is indicated by the red Record Icon in the top-right corner of each channel. CH1 CH2 CH3 2008/11/20 10:32:30 Figure 7.0 Recording on all four channels Motion Recording You can configure the system to only record when motion is detected on selected cameras.
Playback Playback View recorded video on the system through playback mode. CH1 2008/11/20 10:32:30 Figure 8.0 Playback display view To begin playback: 1. Press / . The Event List opens. For more details, see “Event List” on page 17. Figure 8.1 Event List 2. Press to select a record event from the list (press Playback begins for the selected event. Note: Please allow a few seconds for the event file to load. 3.
Playback • • • / /+ /- : Press to pause playback; press again to resume playback : Click to increase reverse playback speed (2X, 4X, 8X). : Click to increase forward playback speed (2X, 4X, 8X). CH1 2008/11/20 10:32:30 Figure 8.2 Icons for 8X reverse playback 4. Press / to stop playback. During playback, you can select start/stop times for a selected clip and backup the data to a USB flash drive (not included). For more details on USB Backup, see “USB Backup” on page 27.
Searching for Recorded Video Searching for Recorded Video You can search for recorded video on the system using Time Search or the Event List. Time Search Use Time Search to manually select a time for the system to search for record video. To use Time Search: 1. Press to open the Setup Menu. Login with your system password (by default, 111111). 2. From the Setup Menu, select Search and press . The Time Search menu opens. Figure 9.
Searching for Recorded Video Event List You can also search for recorded video data by using the Event List. Note: The Event List contains events which have occured over the last 4 hours.
Searching for Recorded Video To use the Event List: 1. Press / 2. Press . The Event List opens. to select a record event from the list (press to turn pages) and press / . Playback begins for the selected event. Note: Please allow a few seconds for the event file to load. 3. During playback, you have access to the following: • • • / /+ /- : Press to pause playback; press again to resume playback : Click to increase reverse playback speed (2X, 4X, 8X).
Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu The Setup menu allows you to configure various settings on the system, including date/time, camera settings, and motion detection. To open the Setup menu: • Press . You must login with your system password (by default, 111111). Figure 10.0 Setup Menu The Setup Menu contains the following options: • Camera • Record • Motion Detection • Screen • Audio • System TIP! • Search • Exit When navigating menus: • Press • Press to select options.
Using the Setup Menu Camera Covert Channel Display Configure settings for each camera and enable/disable display on the main display screen (covert display). You can turn off a channel from the main display screen from the system Main Menu. Use this function as a covert camera display. CH1 CH2 CH3 Figure 11.0 Camera menu 2008/11/20 10:32:30 To configure camera settings: Figure 11.1 Diabled/covert camera display 1. From the Setup Menu, select Camera and press . The Camera menu opens. 2.
Using the Setup Menu Record • Event Rec Duration: Set record speed, quality, record schedule and recording duration for triggered events. Event Record Duration is the length of time the system will record when motion is detected on a selected camera. Set from 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 seconds (by default, 10 seconds). • Record Schedule: Press to select each hour from to set the record 0~23. Press method (Red=Time/Continuous Recording, Green=Motion Recording, Grey=No recording). Figure 12.
Using the Setup Menu Motion Detection Motion Area Configure settings for motion sensitivity, motion grid, and the motion alarm for channels 1~4. Motion Area allows you set the specific area of the channel for motion detection. This can be useful in both high traffic and static areas. ATTENTION: The Motion Area can only be set using the buttons on the front panel. CH3 Motion Area Figure 13.0 Motion Detection Setup menu To apply motion detection: 1.
Using the Setup Menu Screen Audio Use the Screen menu to set resolutions, turn the channel border on/off, adjust the main display position, and set the dwell time for Auto Sequence Mode.. Use the Audio menu to enable/disable audio recording, change audio input/output volume, and enable/disable mute. Figure 15.0 Audio menu Figure 14.0 Screen menu To configure audio settings: To configure screen settings: 1. From the Setup Menu, select Audio and 1. From the Setup Menu, select Screen and press press .
Using the Setup Menu System Overwrite Enable Use the Sytem menu to configure the internal hard drive, change your password, set the date/time, view the event list, enable/disable the video loss alarm, and upgrade system firmware. • From the Hard Disk Setup menu, select to Overwrite Enable and press select Yes or No. Note: If Yes, the system will overwrite the oldest recorded video data on the hard drive once the hard drive is full (the system stores the last 4 hours of any recorded event).
Using the Setup Menu Event List Password Change Use Hard Disk Setup to change your system password (by default, 111111). You can access the Event List from the System menu. For more details on using the Event List, see “Event List” on page 17. Loss Alarm Enable/disable the buzzer when a camera is disconnected. To enable/disable the loss alarm: 1. From the System menu, select Loss Alarm and press to select On/Off. Figure 16.2 Password Change screen To change your system password: 1.
Using the Setup Menu 2. Connect a USB flash drive to your PC. Copy the .FWI file to the connect USB flash drive. 3. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port on the front panel of the system Exit Use the Exit menu to save changes to system settings and load factory defaults. 4. Open the Setup menu. Login with your system password (by default 111111). 5. From the Setup menu select System and . press Note: The current firmware version appears under F/W Update in the System menu. 6.
USB Backup USB Backup 2. Select a file and press You can backup recorded video data from the system to a USB flash drive (not included). You can access USB Backup through direct Playback, or through Search and Event List in the system menus. Note: You must connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on the front panel in order to use USB Backup. Playback / button to open the Event List. 2. Select a file and press / to begin playback. 3. Press opens. to begin playback. 3. Press opens. .
USB Backup Lorex Client Software The system comes with the Lorex Client application that lets you playback video files you have saved to a USB flash drive (not included).. Figure 17.
Using Lorex Client Using Lorex Client Prior to using Lorex Client, make sure you have copied video data from the system to a USB flash drive (not included). Launching Lorex Client To open DVR Viewer: 1. Insert the software CD included with your system into your PC’s CD-ROM or DVD-R/RW drive. 2. Double-click the file, VVF Player.exe. DVR Viewer opens. Note: You can also copy this file to your PC. 1 2 4 5 6 3 Figure 18.0 Lorex Client main screen 1.
Using Lorex Client 6. Still Capture & View mode buttons: Snapshot & View buttons include the following: • : Click to take a screenshot of the DVR Viewer display screen—copy the image to MS Paint, Photoshop or another imaging application. • : Click to view in full-screen single channel. • : Click to view in Quad split-screen. Playing Saved Video Files Use Lorex Client to playback saved/backed up video files copied from the system a USB flash drive. To playback saved files: 1.
Using Lorex Client Sub-Menu The sub-menu lets you access several options. Figure 18.1 Lorex Client sub menu To open the sub-menu: 1. Right-click anywhere on the main window to open the sub-menu. The sub-menu includes the following: • Open File: Select to open a .VVF file • Audio: Volume up/down; Mute on/off. • Open Disk: Select to view data from a connected hard drive previously installed in a DVR system (hard drive must be set as slave).
Using Lorex Client Capture Use the capture feature to save a portion of video from the original VVF file. To capture video: 1. Open Lorex Client. Open a saved video file. 2. During playback, select a portion of the video you want to save. Pause playback. 3. Right-click anywhere on the main window and select Capture>Marker In. Play video. 4. Advance the video/select the end-point for the video. Right-click anywhere on the main window and select Capture>Marker Out. Figure 18.2 Capture sub menu 5.
Using Lorex Client Exporting to AVI Lorex Client allows you export .VVF files to .AVI for increased flexibilty when playing back the video in third-party media players, such as VLC™ and DivX Player™. Converting the file to AVI can be particularly useful if you need to provide authorities with copies of your video data if there is a security incident at your business or home. Note: The DivX or XviD codec (not included) is required if viewing AVIs in Windows Media Player™. Figure 18.
Using Lorex Client Options Use the Options window to configure general options, on-screen display, and the default path for still capture. Figure 18.4 Options menu To configure options: 1. Under General, check/uncheck the boxes to enable/disable the following: • Always on Top: Keep the Lorex Client window on top of other application windows. Shortcut Key, A. • Show playback time: During playpack, show/hide the date-stamp. Shortcut Key, T. • Repeat playback: Repeat (loop) playback. Shortcut key, R.
Appendix 1: System Specifications Appendix 1: System Specifications Description Specification Video Format NTSC / PAL Operating System RTOS VGA Output VGA Video Input 4 x BNC (1Vp-p 75 ohms) Audio Input 1 x RCA line-in Video Output 1 x BNC (Monitor Out) Audio Output 1 x RCA line-out Language Multi-language Display Frame NTSC: 120 fps (4 x 30 fps) PAL: 100 fps (4 x 25 fps) Recording Frame NTSC: 60 fps max. PAL: 50 fps max.
Appendix 2: Full Connectivity Diagram Appendix 2: Full Connectivity Diagram The following diagram outlines a general set of connections available with the DVR. LINE IN AUDIO / SPEAKERS (not included) VGA MONITOR (not included) DVR POWER (to power adaptor) OBSERVATION SYSTEM, MONITOR, TV (not included) Figure 19.
Appendix 3: Using Listen-in Audio Appendix 3: Using Listen-in Audio Listen-in audio allows you to listen to, and record live audio on the system. You can record one audio channel (mono) with an RCA (male) audio cable. LINE IN AUDIO / AUDIO CAPABLE CAMERA (not included) DVR AUDIO OUT / SPEAKERS (not included) Figure 20.0 Audio connection diagram To enable listen-in audio: 1. Connect an RCA audio cable (male) from an audio capable camera to the AUDIO IN port on the rear panel. 2.
Appendix 4: Replacing the Hard Drive Appendix 4: Replacing the Hard Drive The system comes with a pre-installed 3.5" SATA hard drive, however the unit will work with a replacement single hard drive (up to 1 TB). Note: Make sure that the system is OFF and the power cable has been disconnected before changing the hard drive. Removing the Hard Drive To remove the hard drive: 1. Remove seven screws from the cover of the housing: three from the top half of each side panel; one from the top near the rear panel.
Appendix 4: Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive To replace the hard drive: 1. Firmly connect the power and data cables to the replacement SATA hard drive—each cable can only connect in one way. Figure 21.4 Connect the power and data cables. 2. Carefully place the hard drive in the housing. Note: Make sure not to damage any of the cables when placing the hard drive in the housing. Note: Make sure no cables are caught beneath the drive. 3.
Appendix 4: Replacing the Hard Drive Formatting the Hard Drive Use Hard Disk Setup in the System menu to format the internal hard drive. Note: You must stop recording before attempting to format the hard drive. ATTENTION: Formatting erases all recorded video data on the hard drive. Formatting cannot be undone. System settings are not affected by fornatting. To format the hard drive: 1. Open the Setup menu. Select System and press . The System menu opens. 2.
Appendix 5: Compression Codecs Appendix 5: Compression Codecs When exporting a .VVf file to .AVI, you can choose any of the following codecs for compression: • Cinepak Codec by Radius • Intel 4:2:0 Video V2.50 • Intel Indeo(R) Video R3.2 • Intel IYUV Codec • Microsoft RLE • Microsoft Video 1 • Microsoft H.263 Video Codec • Microsoft H.261 Video Codec • Indeo® Video 5.10 • Sunplus 32-bit Compressor • DivX® 6.1.1 Codec (1 Logical) • DivX® 6.1.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting When a malfunction occurs, it may not be serious and can be corrected easily. The following describes the most common problems and solutions.
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