LOREX Technology L20WD800 manual

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    Copyright © 2008 Lorex Technol ogy Inc. MODEL: L20WD800 20’ ’ WIDE SCREEN LCD MONITOR WITH BUILT-IN DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER Frequently Asked Questions www.lorexcctv.com Version: 080718-01[...]

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    What is included in the box? 2 Table of Contents What are the features? .............................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined. What is included in the box? ................................................................................................... .................. 3 How do I Startup / S[...]

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    What is included in the box? 3 What is included in the box? The system comes with the following components: * HARD DRIVE SIZE AND CAME RAS VARY BY SPECIFI C MODEL. PLEASE RE FER TO YOUR PACKAGE FOR C ONTENT DETAILS. CHECK YOUR PACKA GE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM, INCLUDI NG ALL COMPONENTS S HOWN ABOVE.[...]

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    What is included in the box? 4 How do I Startup / Shutdown the system? System Loading Sequence • Press the POWER button located on the front panel of the System to start the unit, or press the Power Button on the Remote Control. • The System will perform a Hard Drive check The unit will initially load to a split screen view, displaying all chan[...]

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    What is included in the box? 5 What do the buttons and connectors on the monitor mean?[...]

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    How do I connect DIN ca meras to the system? 6 How do I connect DIN cameras to the system? 1. Connect the female end of the supplied DIN extension cable to the camera. NOTE: Confirm that the arrows on the DIN Camera Cable and the DIN Extension cable are pointed together when connecting the cable. If the pins in the DIN Cable are bent, the Camera wi[...]

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    How do I connect DIN ca meras to the system? 7 How do you connect BNC cameras to the system? 1. Connect the Extension cable to the Camera and System: A. Connect the Barrel Power connector to a power adaptor. B. Connect the BNC connector to an available BNC Port of the System. C. Connect the Male Power connector to the Camera. D. Connect the BNC con[...]

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    How do I connect DIN ca meras to the system? 8 What is DVR Mode and how do I use is? DVR Mode is the primary mode for the Syst em, and is displayed when the system is powered on. In DVR Mode, the system performs the following functions: • View and Record live video channels in Si ngle, Quad, Multi-Display or Sequence Mode. • Customize the recor[...]

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    How do I connect DIN ca meras to the system? 9 How do I use the Remote in DVR Mode? 1. MODE: Pres s the Mode Button to display the Multi-Function Mode Menu. 2. POWER : Press the Power Button to turn off the Monitor Display. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to shut down th e entire system. 3. DVR : Change to DVR Mode. 4. VGA: Change to VGA Mo[...]

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    How do I connect DIN ca meras to the system? 10 How do I use the On-Screen Display Menu? The On-Screen Display Menu is accessed by either: • Pressing the Up or Down Arrows on the Front Panel <OR> • Right Clicking the Mouse The Menu options include: 1. CHANNELS: Select a Channel Number (1~8) to display a camera in Full Screen Mode. 2. SETU[...]

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    How do I connect DIN ca meras to the system? 11 What do the icons on the System Display mean? 1. Camera Title 2. Network Indicators • Green: Indicates that the network connection is stable. • Blue: Indicates that the network connection is experiencing difficu lties. • Red: Indicates that the network connection is not strong. 3. Date and Time [...]

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    How do I connect DIN ca meras to the system? 12 What are the Display Modes, and how do I use them? Cameras can be displayed in several different modes by pressing the Display Button on the Remote Control or Mouse Menu Select from the available display types: A Display Selection window will appear onscreen. Benefits! Business: • Use the 8 Channel [...]

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    How do I connect DIN ca meras to the system? 13 What is PIP and how do I use it? PIP means “Picture In Picture”. VGA/Component Mode/Picture Frame: When using the PIP function, the DVR screen is displayed in the PIP Video Display DVR Mode: When using the PIP function, the VGA or Component screen is displayed in the PIP window (referred to as Rev[...]

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    How do I connect DIN ca meras to the system? 14 2. Reverse PIP (DVR Mode) Mouse : • Right Click the screen • Select the PIP option • Select VGA, or Component from the onscreen menu VGA Mode PIP in DVR Mode Note: When in VGA, Compone nt, or Picture Frame M ode, the PIP window will only display DVR Mo de.[...]

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    How do I connect DIN ca meras to the system? 15 Remote Control: • Push the PIP button once to display the VGA (computer) screen in the PIP • Push the PIP button again to display the Component (DVD) in PIP • Push the PIP button again to close the PIP window PIP in VGA Mode DVR Mode Benefits! Business: • Multi-task o Work on your computer whi[...]

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    What is DVR Mode? 16 What is DVR Mode? DVR (Digital Video Recorder) Mode is the default mode, and it gives access to the system menus. How do I access DVR Mode? To access DVR Mode (from any other Mode): Front Panel : 1. Press the Multi-Function Mode Button on the Front Panel. 2. Use the Up and Down arrows on the Navigation Control to select DVR. 3.[...]

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    What is VGA Mode? 17 What is VGA Mode? VGA Mode is used to display a device (i.e. a Computer) connected to the VGA Port on the monitor. If you press the PIP button on your remote control, you can view your D VR in a Picture In Picture. This provides you with the ability to view images from your cameras while working on your PC. Benefits Business: ?[...]

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    How do I access and use VGA Mode? 18 How do I access and use VGA Mode? To access VGA Mode: Front Panel : 1. Press the Multi-Function Mode Button on the Front Panel. 2. Use the Up and Down arrows on the Navigation Control to select VGA. 3. Press the Enter button on the Navigation Control to switch to VGA Mode. Remote : 1. Press the VGA Button on the[...]

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    What is Component Mode? 19 What is Component Mode? Component Mode is used to display a device co nnected to the Component green, blue, and red inputs (Y/Pb/Pr) in high resolution (i.e. DVD Player, Set Top Box, Satellite Receiver) The Audio from the Component Device is connected to the Red and White component audio inputs. If you press the PIP butto[...]

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    How do I access and use Compon ent Mode? 20 How do I access and use Component Mode? To access Component Mode: Front Panel : 1. Press the Multi-Function Mode Button on the Front Panel. 2. Use the Up and Down arrows on the Navigation Control to select COMPONENT. 3. Press the Enter button on the Navigation Control to switch to COMPONENT Mode. Remote :[...]

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    What is Picture Frame Mode? 21 What is Picture Frame Mode? Picture Frame Mode is used to display JPG images located on a USB Thumbstick (connected to a USB Port on the side of the monitor). If you press the PIP button on your remote control, you can view your D VR in a Picture In Picture. This provides you with the ability to view images from your [...]

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    How do I access and use Picture Fram e Mode? 22 How do I access and use Picture Frame Mode? To access Picture Frame Mode: Front Panel : 1. Press the Multi-Function Mode Button on the Front Panel. 2. Use the Up and Down arrows on the Navigation Control to select PICTURE FRAME. 3. Press the Enter button on the Navigation Control to switch to PICTURE [...]

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    What is Installation Guide Mode? 23 IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO VIEW OUR EASY TO FOLLOW INSTALLATION VIDEO. YOU CAN PAUSE, REWIND OR FAST FORWARD TO ALLOW YOU TO INSTALL THE SYSTEM WITH STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS. What is Installation Guide Mode? Displays the system inst allation video (12 minutes) How do I access Installation Guide Mode? How to acc[...]

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    How do I access Installation Guide Mode? 24 It ’s all on t he web Pro d u c t In fo r m a tio n U s er Ma nu al s Qu i c k Sta rt Gu id e s Sp e c ific a t io n S h e e t s So f t w ar e U pg r ad es Fi r m w a r e U pg r ad es Lo re x Te c h no l o gy I nc . VI SI T w w w .l o r excc t v.c o m w w w. lor e xc ctv . co m[...]