LOREX Technology SG17L7584 manual

17" COLOR LCD DUAL QUAD SECURITY SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM WITH INTERNET REMOTE VIEWING Instruction Manual English Version 1.0 Copyright (c) 2006 LOR EX Technology Inc. www.lorexcctv.com MODEL: SG17L7584[...]

2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE TH E RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSID E. REFER SERVICING TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE PER SONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral tria ngle, is intend ed to alert th e user to t he presence of unin sulated ?[...]

3 Important Saf eguards Important Safeguards In addition to the careful at tention devote d to quality standards in the manu facture process of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instru ment. However, sa fety is your responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment a[...]

4 Important Safeguard s Ser vice 13. Servicing - Do not attemp t to service th is video equipment yourself as opening or removi ng covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer a ll servicing to qualified service personnel. 14. Conditions Requiring Service - Unp lug this video product from the wall outlet and refe r servicing t[...]

5 General Precau tions FCC CLASS B NOTICE Note: This equipment has b een tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provid e reasonable protecti on against harmful interference in a residential installation. Th is equipment generates, us es, and can rad[...]

6 Observation System Featur es Obser vation System Features • High Resolu tion 17" LCD Monitor with Ne twork Inter face for Remo te Viewing ove r the internet* • Ultra Sharp image re production with High Contra st Ratio • Dual Quad Technology allows fo r viewing of up to 8 cameras • Wide Viewing Angle with On-scr een viewing of date , [...]

7 Table of Cont ents Table of Contents Getting Started ...... ............................................................ ........................ 8 SG17L7584 - Front - Primary Func tion Buttons .... ........................ ....... 9-12 SG17L7584 - Front - Se condary Function Bu ttons ................................. 13 SG17L7584 - Back ........[...]

8 Getting Star ted Getting Started The SG17L7584 system comes with the following componen ts: CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIV ED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE. 17” Color 2 Page / 8 Channel Dual Quad LCD Monitor 4 x 1/4” CCD Color IR Day/Night Cameras (with Removable Sunshade) Remote Control NetView[...]

9 SG17L7584 - Front - Primary Function But tons SG17L7584 - Front - Primar y Function Buttons 1. FN (FUNCTION) BUTTON - When this button is pressed, the LED below the button will turn ON indicating that secondary function of t he front panel buttons can b e activated. To de-activate the secondary functio n for the bu ttons (and reactivate th e prim[...]

10 SG17L7584 - Fron t - Primary Function But tons 4. FRZ ALL BUTTON - The function of the FRZ ALL (Freeze All) button is to dig itally freeze the image that is being displayed on the monitor. To freeze an image: • Press the [FRZ] button while viewing a FULL SCREEN single cam era in li ve video. This will freeze the camera ima ge being viewed. •[...]

11 SG17L7584 - Front - Primary Function But tons 7. ZOOM BUTTON - This monitor is equipped with 2 times digital ZOOM . To utilize this feature proceed as follows: • Set the monitor to full screen mode or Quad mode for the desired channel • Press the ZOOM button. ZOOM mode is now active • Use the Navigation Buttons [ ÇÈÅÆ ] keys to move th[...]

12 SG17L7584 - Fron t - Primary Function But tons 10. PIP POP BUTT ON - Display a main camera image with secondary camera s ub-images : • PIP (Picture In Picture) allows you to view three locations simultaneously, one being the main ch annel, the others being viewed as small images on the screen. To view detailed settings, see Main Menu Controls [...]

13 SG17L7584 - Front - Secondary Function Buttons SG17L7584 - Front - Seco ndar y Function Buttons 15. ALRS (ALARM RESET) BUTTON - To reset an alarm when it is active, press the [FN] butt on to activate the secondary functions (note that the LED below the button will turn on), and press the ALRS button. The alarm will be reset. 16. PAN / TILT BUTTO[...]

14 SG17L7584 - Back SG17L7584 - Back 1. RCA AUDIO INPUTS - Channel 1-8 Audio inputs (for non-DIN type cameras with standard RCA Audio output). 2. BNC VIDEO INPUTS - Channel 1-8 camera inputs (used to connect Cameras with BNC connection type), or can be used for Loo ping Video Output to a DVR NOTE: When DIN type cameras are connected on a channel, t[...]

15 SG17L7584 - Back SG17L7584 - Back Additional controls can be accessed by tilting the monit o r forward. 1. AC INPUT - Connect the AC power (using the power cord provided with th e unit) from the monitor to an electrical outlet 2. POWER SWITCH - This button controls power to the entire unit. Depress the side with the ‘I" to turn power ON. [...]

16 Remote Control Remote Control Listed below is a quick reference for the Remote Control. For details on specific features, refer to the SG17L7584 - Primary / Seconda ry Buttons on Pages 10-14.[...]

17 Installing Cameras Installing Cameras The SG17L7584 Observation System includes 4 - 1/4” CCD Color IR Day/Night Indo or/Outdoor Cameras* * Picture changes from Color to B&W under low ligh t conditions. Mounting Bracket Installation Installation Warnings: • Install the camera away from direct sunlight. • Avoid places where humid ity is [...]

18 Connecting Cameras Connecting Cameras The SG17L7584 Observation System includes 4 x 1/4” Color CCD DIN Cameras. Additio nal cameras can be added to the 4 addition al camera inputs using the DIN or BNC ports. OBSERVATION SYSTEM DIN Connected Camera (4 x 1/4” CCD Included) BNC Connected Camera (Optional) Power DIN Connected Cameras 4 x 1/4” [...]

19 Monitor Feat ures Monitor Features The SG17L7584 Observation System has adjustable tilt and height positioning. The height can be adjusted using the t humbscrews at the base. • Loosen the thumbscrews (located on the lower left and right sides of the base) • Adjust the Monitor to the desired he ight • Tighten the screw to hold the Monitor p[...]

20 Cable Channel Cable Channel The SG17L7584 Observation System comes with a built in cable channe l to easily organize and conceal wiring. 1. Remove the Cable Chan nel Cover. 2. Connect the Power Cable, Cameras, Ethernet C able a nd any Alarm Devices to th e System by running the cables through the hole in the stand before connecting to the Ob ser[...]

21 Main Menu Control Main Menu Control Enter the MENU screen by pressing the MENU button. Scroll through the 9 options by pre ssing the UP and DOWN buttons. To enter a sub-menu, navigate to the option and p ress the OK button. To exit a SUBMENU , select the RETURN option (and press the OK button) which takes you back to the MAIN MENU. To exit the M[...]

22 Time / Date Set T ime / Date Set 1. DISP MON - Display the DATE / TIME on the monitor screen. Available options include Y and N . To set this feature, navigate by pressing the K and L buttons to highlight, and press the OK butt on to switch between Y and N . 2. DISP REC - Display the DATE / TIME on the DVR recording. Available options include Y [...]

23 Sequence Set [SEQUENCE SET] QUAD-A CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 QUAD-B CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 RETURN EXIT : : : : : : : : : : : : 03 SEC 03 SEC 03 SEC 03 SEC 03 SEC 03 SEC 03 SEC 03 SEC 03 SEC 03 SEC [  ] [  ] This submenu allows you to change the length of time a camera is displayed while the SEQUENCE (SEQ) feature is enabled. When in SEQUENCE mode , the obs[...]

24 PIP/POP Set PIP/POP Set 1. PIP SEQ UENCE - Switch between SUB and MAIN views. Navigate by pressing the K and L buttons to highlight, and press the OK button to change the PIP sequence mode 2. PIP POS ITION - Ch anges the location of the PIP (Picture In Picture) images. Navigate by pressing the K and L buttons to highligh t, and press the OK butt[...]

25 Title Set 4. RETURN - Return to the MAIN MENU . Navigate by pressing the K and L buttons to highlight, and press the OK button to select 5. EXIT - Return to the camera view. Navigate by pressing the K and L buttons to highlight, and press the OK button to select T itle Set 1. DISPLAY - Sets the camera TITLE display on the monitor. Navigate by pr[...]

26 Alarm Set Alarm Set 1. ALARM - Configures the ALARM type fo r an alarm event. Navigate by pressing the K and L buttons to highlight, and press the OK button to switch between DISPLAY modes: • OFF - Alarm function is turned OFF • OSD (On Screen Display) - When the alarm occurs, the OSD displays [AL] in the corresponding screen location. • O[...]

27 Motion Set Motion Set 1. MOTION - Sets the motion detection alarm mode. Navigate by pressing the K and L buttons t o highlight, and press the OK button to switch between MOTION alarm modes : • OFF - Motion Detection is disabled • OSD (On Screen Display) - Visual alert only [MD] • OSD + BUZZER - Both Visual and Audible alerts 2. CHANNEL - C[...]

28 Motion Set 4. AREA - Sets the area for motion detection. Navigate by pressing the K a nd L buttons to highlight, and press the OK button to set the MOTION detection area. Selections include: 5. RETURN - Return to the MAIN MENU . Navigate by pressing the K and L buttons to highlight, and press the OK button to select 6. EXIT - Return to the camer[...]

29 System Set System Set 1. KEY BUZZER - Sets the audible BUZZ ER that can be heard when pressing any key to ON or OFF . Navigate by pressing the K and L buttons to highlight, and press the OK button to select Y or N. 2. LOSS BUZZER - Sets the audible BUZZER ON/ OFF when a loss of channel signal is detected. Navigate by pressing the K and L buttons[...]

30 System Set 7. PAN/TILT - Adjust the Pan / Tilt of the camera (PTZ cameras only). Select Y if a PTZ camera is connected. 8. ALARM OUT - Set to N/O (Normally Open) or set to N/C (Normally Closed). 9. DEFAULT SET - Set to Y to reset the unit to factory defaults upon exiting the menu 10. RETURN - Return to the MAIN MENU . Navigate by pressing the K [...]

31 Monitor Set Monitor Set 1. CONTRAST - Adjust the image contrast. Navigate by pressing the K and L buttons to highlight, and press the OK button to select. Press the K and L buttons to change the CONTRAST (maximum of 63). Press OK to accept the changes. 2. BRIGHT - Adjust the image brightness. Na vigate by pressing the K and L buttons to highligh[...]

32 NetViewer - Installa tion Requirements NetViewer - Installation Requirements The NetViewer software (included with the Ob serv ation System) h as the following installation requirements. Minimum System Requirements: Recommended System Requirements : Please refer to the NetViewe r Installation Guide included with your Observation Syste m for furt[...]

33 Network Connectivity Network Connectivity The SG17L7584 Observation System can be remotely controlled using your existing network and the provided NetViewer software. OBSERVATION SYSTEM ROUTER (Not Included) PC (Not Included) INTERNET 1. Connect the Observation System to the Router using the su pplied Ethernet Cable. Power the Observation unit o[...]

34 Setting Up Your DD NS Account Setting Up Y our DDNS Account Lorex offers a free DDNS server for use with y our System. A DDNS accoun t allows you to set up a web site address that points back to your Loc al Network. The following outline s how to set up your free DNS account. 3. Complete the Account Information fields with your personal informat[...]

35 Setting Up Your DDNS Account 4. Complete the System Information fields as follows: 5. Click the Create New Account link at the bottom of the form to su bmit your request. 6. Your Account information will be sent to you at the E-mail Address you used in Step 3 . You will need this information for re mote access to your System. Record YOUR informa[...]

36 Using the Lorex IPEdit Application Using the Lorex IPEdit Application The Lorex IP Edit application allows you to find and change the details of your Lorex network device (i.e.. Observation System, DVR, or IP Camera). 1. Connect the LAN output of the OBSERVATION SYSTEM to your router using the provided Ethernet cable. 2. Download the Lo rex IPEd[...]

37 Router Port Forwarding Router Port For warding How do I enable Port Forwarding on my Router? You will need to enable port forwarding on your Rout er to allow fo r external communications with your Observation System. Computers, Observation Systems, and other devi ces inside your network can only communicate directly with each other within the in[...]

38 Troubleshooting T roubleshooting When a malfunction occurs, it may not be seri ous and can b e corrected easily. The following describes the most common problems and solutions. Plea se refer to the following before calling your Observation System dealer Problem: Observation System Unit is not receiving powe r, or is not powering up Check : • C[...]

39 Troubleshootin g Problem: The image on the Observation Syst em is too da rk or too bright Check : • Adjust the CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS of the unit (Refer to the Menu section) Problem: The image on the Observation System appe ars, but does not have sound Check : • Check the VOLUME • Check the CAMERA connection to the Observation System • [...]

40 Observation System Specification s - Appendix #1 Obser vation System Specifications - Appendix #1 Display 17” TFT LCD Pixels (H x V) 1280 H x 1024 V Pixel Arrangement RGB Vertical Strip Pixel Pitch 0.264 x 0.264 White Luminance 260 cd/m ² (typical) Contrast Ratio 450:1 (typical) Camera Capable Up to 8 Cameras Quad Speed 30 fps Camera Input An[...]

41 Camera Specifications - Appendix # 2 Camera Specifications - Appendix #2 As our products are subject to continu ous improvement, LOREX Technology Inc. and its subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications and prices, without no tice and without incurring any obligation. E&OE Image Device 1/4" Interline tran sfe[...]

42 Connecting to a Single Channe l DVR / VCR - Appendix #3 Connecting to a Single Channel DVR / VCR - Appendix #3 The SG17L7584 Observation System can be used with a Single Channel DVR or VCR unit (not included) OBSERVATION SYSTEM SINGLE CHANNEL DVR OR VCR (Not Included) 1. Connect the Video cable from the VIDEO OUT port on the Observation System t[...]

43 Connecting to a Multi-Channel DVR - Appendix #4 Connecting to a Multi-Channel DVR - Appendix #4 The SG17L7584 Observation System can be used with a Multi-Channel DVR (not included). A Multi-Channel DVR enables you to record mu ltiple video streams with a single device OBSERVATION SYSTEM DVR UNIT (Not Included) NOTE : The CH1 - CH8 BNC Video in- [...]

44 Connecting a Sla ve Monitor - Appendix #5 Connecting a Slave Monitor - Appendix #5 Connections to a Slave Monitor (not included) can be made through t he SLAVE OUT ports on the back of the Observation System OBSERVATION SYSTEM SLAVE MONITOR (Not Included) A Slave Monitor is used as a View Only device. A Slave Monitor can only display camera data[...]

45 Connecting Motion / Alarm Device - Appendix #6 Connecting Motion / Alarm Device - Appendix #6 Motion detection and Alarm controls are ena bled through the Menu system on the Observation System. Additional motion sensor devices can be con nected to the system (Motion Sensors, Door/Window Sensors). OBSERVATION SYSTEM SENSOR (Not Included) 1 2 A mo[...]

46 Full Connectivity Diag ram - Appendix #7 Full Connectivity Diagram - Appendix #7 The following diagram outlin es a general set of connections available with the SG17L7584 Observation System. OBSERVATION SYSTEM SENSO R (Not Included) PC (Not Included) ROUTER (Not Included) SLAVE MONITOR (Not Included) 4 x 1/4” CCD CAMERAS (Included) DVR UNIT (N[...]

47 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The following accessories are availabl e to a dd to your existing system CABLE Extends the length between the CAMERA and MONITOR. Available in 65’, 100’ and 250’ lengths DVR UNIT Accessory DVR units - Record and Replay from your Observation System QUAD LOOPING OUTPUT CABLE Connects 4 video outputs [...]

48 Optional Accessories[...]

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