User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Installation (Continued)
- Service
- Use
- 1. Getting Started
- 2. Wireless Receiver
- 3. Wireless Camera
- 4. Installing the Camera
- 4.1 Installation Warnings
- 4.2 Mounting Positions
- 4.3 To Install the Cameras
- NOTE: If you run the power cable through the mounting surface, connect power before attaching the camera to the wall.
- NOTE: If you run the power cable along the mounting surface, the cable must go through the cable notch on the camera base. This will keep the camera base flush to the mounting surface
- NOTE: Power cables are only weatherproof when fully inserted at the connection point. Power cables may not be submerged in water.
- 5. Installing the Wireless Receiver
- 6. Pairing Cameras
- 7. Appendix A: System Specifications
- 7.1 General Specifications
- 7.2 Receiver Specifications
- 7.3 Camera Specifications
- 8.1 Wired vs. Wireless Cameras
- 8.2 Does a wireless camera require power?
- 8.3 How far can a wireless camera transmit a video signal?
- 8.4 Are digital wireless camera signals secure?
- 8.5 How many frames per second should I expect from a digital wireless camera?
- 8.6 How many wireless cameras can I install?
- 9. Appendix C: Troubleshooting
- • Make sure that the camera is plugged into a power outlet and that the power adapter is plugged in properly.
- • Make sure receiver is plugged into a power outlet.
- • Move the camera closer to the receiver.
- • Make sure video output cables are connected to your DVR.
- • Move the camera closer to the receiver.
- • Try repositioning the camera, receiver, or both to improve the reception.
- • The picture may become choppy when experiencing a lower frame rate (e.g. 6 frames per second vs. a higher 20 frames per second).
- • Try moving the camera closer to the receiver.
- • Remove obstructions between the receiver and camera.
- • "Washout" or "white wash" can occur when a strong light source is pointed at the camera lens. The camera lens is not harmed during a white wash.
- • Do not point your camera towards a bright light source.
- • If using during the day, the camera may not be getting enough light. Reconsider the position of your camera.
- • If using during the day, the camera may be getting too much light. Reconsider the position of your camera.
- • Night vision activates when light levels drop. The area may have too much light.
- • Night vision reflects when pointing a camera at a window. Move the camera to a different location.
- 10. Appendix D: Extending Wireless Signal Range
- Clear Line-of-Sight
- Extending Your Wireless Signal
- 2.4 GHZ Directional Wireless Panel Antenna
- Scenario 1: Single Receiver Installation
- Scenario 2: Multiple Camera / Receiver Installation
- 9. Appendix C: Troubleshooting
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Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions
Signal Reduction Through Materials
Signal strength decreases as it passes through different types of material. The table below
shows how signals become reduced when passing through different materials:
The stronger the signal strength, the higher the video frame rate. The lower the signal
strength, the lower the video frame rate.
8.4 Are digital wireless camera signals secure?
Yes. Lorex digital wireless products feature a wireless transmission method called
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). This type of signal is highly resistant to
eavesdropping as it generates a channel hopping sequence using an algorithm generated
by the receiver, which only the camera can follow through the "pairing" function.
Pairing is an electronic handshake between digital wireless devices. Digital wireless
cameras can only be paired to one receiver. This is to prevent interception by third parties,
and prevents any other device from picking up the signal—this also means that you cannot
pair one camera to multiple receivers.
8.5 How many frames per second should I expect from a digital
wireless camera?
Current Lorex digital wireless cameras offer 10 - 30 FPS (Frames Per Second)
performance. Actual frame rate depends mainly on signal strength (see the chart in
section above).
For details on supported resolutions and frame rates for this model, see “Appendix A:
System Specifications” on page 9.
8.6 How many wireless cameras can I install?
It is recommended to install a maximum of 4 wireless cameras per system (2 receivers and
4 cameras). Minimum space between receivers should be 4 inches / 10cm and minimum
space between cameras should be 6.5ft/2m to minimize potential signal strength
degradation.
Material Signal Reduction (%)
Plaster & Wood 10 - 30%
Brick 30 - 50%
Concrete Cinder Blocks 50 - 70%
Metal & Metal Cladding 70 - 90%
NOTE: Signals that must pass through wet or moist materials
(e.g. shrubs and trees) may be significantly reduced.
Full signal strength
(high frame rate)
Low signal strength
(low frame rate)