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4 CHANNEL NETWORKABLE
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
Instruction Manual
English Version 1.0
MODEL:
L3104
www.lorexcctv.com
Copyright (c) 2006 LOREX Technology Inc.
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Thank you for purchasing the 4 Channel Network Digital Video Recorder. Lorex is committed to providing our customers with a high quality, reliable security product. The LOREX L3104 Network DVR records in Real Time on 4 Channels with 120 fps recording capability. Images can be easily transferred using the USB flash drive. The system can be viewed and controlled over the internet from a remote location with trouble free access via the Free DDNS Service. To learn more about this 4 Channel Net
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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. Read
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Important Safeguards Service Use 13. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video 19. Cleaning - Unplug the video product from the wall equipment yourself as opening or removing covers outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or may expose you to dangerous voltage or other aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 20. Product and Cart Combination - Video and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick 1
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General Precautions NOTE This equipment has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by FCC, EMC, and LVD. Therefore, it is designated to provide reasonable protection against interference and will not cause interference with other appliance usage. However, it is imperative that the user follows this manuals guidelines to avoid improper usage which may result in damage to the unit, electrical shock and fire hazard injury In order to improve the feature functions and qualit
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Observation System Features DVR System Features � High quality recording with modified MJPEG compression (5~20Kbyte/frame) � USB port for transferring critical images and firmware upgrade � 120 fps recording speed for Real Time display & recording on 4 channels � Programmable Video Motion Detection � 4 camera inputs (4 BNC) � Pre-alarm recording feature � High quality recording with modified MJPEG compression (5~20Kbyte/frame) � Audio Recording Function is available � Internet / Web Ready – vi
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Getting Started .......................................................................................... 9 L3104 - Front ..................................................................................... 10-12 L3104 - Back ........................................................................................... 13 Installing the Hard Drive ..................................................................... 14-15 Starting the DVR - Self Test Screens ..
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Backup Menu .......................................................................................... 37 Backup Menu - Backup to USB Memory Stick .......................................................................... 37 Password Setup Menu ............................................................................ 38 Network Connectivity .............................................................................. 39 Router Port Forwarding ...............................................
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Getting Started Getting Started The L3104161 system comes with the following components: 4 Channel Network Digital Video Re- corder Standard Power Cable Removable HDD Drive Keys 4 x Cables HDD Reader / Remote Manager Software CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE. 9
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L3104 - Front L3104 - Front 12 34567 8910 1. REMOVABLE DRIVE BAY - Install location for the removable hard drive. See Page 14 for installation instructions. 2. DRIVE BAY LOCK - Locks the Removable Drive Bay. Note: The DVR unit will not power on or detect the Hard Drive correctly if the Removable Drive Bay is not locked first. 3. CH1-CH4 / DIRECTION CONTROLS - � Main: CH1-CH4 - Switch between Channels 1-4 in Full Screen Mode.. � Menu: Direction Controls ( ) - Navigates within Menu Mode. � Pla
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L3104 - Front L3104 - Front 12 34567 8910 5. ALARM / + (PLUS) / CH - � Main: Alarm- Turns off the Alarm Buzzer (when an Alarm Event is active). � Menu: + (Plus) - Changes selected options in Menu Mode (Numbers, Letters and Values). � Play: CH - Switches between Channels in playback mode. 6. REC / ENTER - � Main: REC - Starts and Stops the active recording. � Menu: Enter - Accesses Menu options (move forward through menu options). � Play: Enter - Accesses Playback options (move forward throug
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L3104 - Front L3104 - Front 12 34567 89 10 11 8. HDD ACCESS LED - The LED indicator will flash when the Hard Drive is accessed, or when events are being recorded. 9. USB PORT - Access port for backup to a USB Memory Stick or upgrading the DVR FIrmware 10. JOG / SHUTTLE CONTROL - Controls the playback of previously recorded events: � Jog Control (Inner Circle Control) - Search through playback one frame at a time. � Shuttle Control (Outer Ring) - Fast Forward or Rewind the Playback speed (x2, x
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L3104 - Back L3104 - Back 123 456 78 9 1. VIDEO IN BNC PORTS - Channel 1-4 camera inputs (used to connect Cameras with BNC connection type). 2. VIDEO OUT BNC PORT - Connect the RCA output to display the DVR's Menu and Video Playback. 3. AUDIO IN RCA PORT - Use with A/V cables to receive audio from an external source. 4. ETHERNET PORT - Connects the DVR to a router for connection to the internet. Refer to the instructions on Page 39 for Remote Connection details. 5. POWER CABLE PORT - Connect
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Installing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive The Hard Drive serves the same purpose in a DVR as a video cassette does in a VCR. Please follow the steps carefully in order to ensure proper installation. The compartment located on the front panel of the DVR is the removable Cartridge Casing in which you insert the Hard Drive. The various parts of the Cartridge Casing are labeled for your reference. STEP 1: Remove the Cartridge Casing from the DVR. � Lift the Handle and pull towards you
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Installing the Hard Drive STEP 4: Secure the Hard Drive in the Casing � Use screws and tighten them, positioning the Hard Drive into place. This step is optional, but it is recommended. Position Hard Drive and secure with provided screws STEP 5: Slide the top Cover over the Cartridge Casing � Slide the Cover forward over the Cartridge Case. Ensure it is secured in place over the release latch. Hard Drive Cover positioning STEP 6: Reinsert the Cartridge Casing into the DVR � Fully insert the
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Starting the DVR - Self Test Screens Starting the DVR - Self Test Screens Once the DVR has been connected and powered on, the following self-test screens will appear: CHECK HARD DISK ... OK! COLOR TEST SCREEN HDD TEST SCREEN NOTE: If a new HARD DRIVE is detected by the system, the DVR will display “FORMAT HARD DRIVE Y/N?”. Choose YES to format the drive. Data will not be written to the Hard Drive if it has not been formatted. SYS INFORMATION BOARD VER: REV. #.##KEY VIDEO MODE: NTSC NETWORK: N
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Starting the DVR - QUAD Display Starting the DVR - QUAD Display After the system self-tests have been completed, the DVR will switch to the CAMERA viewing screens (in QUAD MODE) with the following information displayed on screen: � CH1-CH4: Camera title indicators � MM/DD/YYYY - HH:MM:SS: The current system date and time. If a camera is not detected, the associated portion of the QUAD display will display a BLUE SCREEN. 17
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Main Menu Control Main Menu Control � Enter the MENU screen by pressing the MENU button. � Scroll through the 4 Main options by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons. Use the + and - buttons to change the options within a setting. � To enter a sub-menu, navigate to the option and press the ENTER button. � To exit a SUBMENU, press the ESC button. A prompt appears to SAVE CHANGES - press ENTER to save the changes or press ESC to exit without saving. � Pressing the MENU button from the MAIN MENU w
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Main Menu Tree Main Menu Tree Main Menu Playback Go To First Go To Last Time & Date Event Search Setup Record Setup Voice Setup Camera Setup Alarm Setup Display Setup Network Setup Initialize Event Log HDD Information Backup Password Setup Password User Name New Password 19
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Playback Menu Playback Menu This submenu allows you to locate and playback previously recorded events. Playback Menu Tree Playback Go to First Go to Last Time & Date Play Date: MM-DD-YY HH:MM:SS Play Time: Play Start MM-DD-YY First Record: HH:MM:SS First Time: MM-DD-YY Last Record: HH:MM:SS Last Time: Event Search Log View Log View Log Search Log Search Alarm Log Motion Log VLoss Log Schedule Log Normal Recording 20
