Lorex Technology L200 SERIES User Manual
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L200 Series Quick Start Guide_R1
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System Contents:
1 x Digital Video Recorder*
1 x Power Adaptor
1 x Power Adaptor Cable
1 x Remote Control
1 x Hardware Manual
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Software CD
PACKAGE CONTENTS & MENU CONTROLS:
L200 Series
Quick Start Guide
Picture of a 8 Channel (L208 Series) DVR is shown
Broadband Router and Computers are Required (for local and remote
monitoring), not Included.
For detailed setup information,
please refer to your User’s manual.
*Channel/ Port configuration and Hard
drive capacity may vary by model.
Check your package for specific con-
tent information.
Cameras and Monitor are required to view DVR images. Not included.
2
Connect one end of the ethernet cable to one of the
router’s (not included) LAN PORTS and the other end to
DVR’s Network Port located at the back of the DVR. See
picture below showing a generic LAN/WAN connection.
Connect Ethernet Cable:
WAN
(WIDE
AREA NETWORK)
LAN (LOCAL AREA NETWORK)
TO YOUR COMPUTER
TO YOUR DVR
BACK OF THE ROUTER
3
Connect one end of the Power cable to
the DVR, the other end to an electrical
outlet. This unit powers ON once the
MASTER POWER BUTTON at the back of
the DVR is turned ON.
Connect Power Cable:
Connect the first camera (with BNC connection
type. Requires additional power adaptor) to the
CH1 input. Follow the same step to connect the
additional cameras*.
Connect Cameras & Monitor
(not included)
to
the DVR:
1
BACK PANEL OF A 8 CHANNEL VERSION IS SHOWN
Congratulations! You
have successfully com-
pleted Step 1. Your
DVR is now ready to
use. You can now
view (when connected
to a camera and a
monitor), record and
playback images on
your DVR.
Press the MENU button from
the front panel of the DVR (you
may use your remote control or Mouse (optional)) to view
the Setup Menu. On the Setup Menu, scroll down using the
arrow key and select System Menu and press Enter. On
the System Menu, scroll down to Time Set and press Enter.
Note: Default time is set to Eastern Standard Time. You should
change the time based on your regional settings.
Scroll down to Time Set menu to change Date and Time and
move to APPLY to apply the changed settings. Once you are
finished with the settings, press the Menu button to access
the DVR menus.
Set the Time and Date:
USB PORT
- Provides con-
nection port for USB Flash
Drives (thumbsticks).
BNC VIDEO OUT
- Video
Output port to connect the
unit to another recording
device or monitor
VGA VIDEO OUTPUT
(Optional
Connection) - Video Output
port to connect the unit to a
Computer Monitor.
PS/2 -
(Optional Connection)
- PS/2 port to connect a serial
Mouse to the DVR unit. Used
for mouse navigation of the
menus.
Optional C
onnec
tions
DVR - REMOTE CONTROL
4
FRONT PANEL OF A 8 CHANNEL VERSION IS SHOWN
USING THE VIRTUAL KEYBOARD:
The Virtual Keyboard control becomes available when keyboard input is needed for
entering information such as Names, Network Information, etc.
• Includes a~z, A~Z, 0~9 and Symbols: !@#$%^&*()_+{}<>?-=[];,./
• Navigate using the arrow keys on the Front Panel or Remote Control.
• Use the ENTER Button to choose the letters, numbers and symbols
• Press the Menu/Exit button once the setup is completed
NAVIGATION CONTROLS/ENTER:
• Press the navigation controls to move Up, Down, Left and Right in the
Main Menu and Search menus.
• Press the ENTER Button to select and change the values in a menu.
• Pressing the ENTER Button when displaying live video will change the
on screen view to 8 Channel View (L208 Series Only).
* NOTE: Test the cameras prior to selecting a permanent
mounting location by temporarily connecting the Cameras
and Cables to your DVR.
STEP 1
- SET UP YOUR DVR FIRST
Tools
Skill Level
Intermediate
easy
advanced
Time
under 30 minutes
under 15 minutes
under 60 minutes
Hand Tools
Hardware
Router
Hi Speed
over 60 minutes
Skills - Easy
Skill Level
Intermediate
easy
advanced
Time
under 30 minutes
under 15 minutes
under 60 minutes
Hand Tools
Hardware
Router
Hi Speed
over 60 minutes
Time
Under 20 Minutes*
Hand Tools
Plug & Play connectors,
On screen set up
* Installation time may vary based
on application and camera cabling
Basic Installation Guide
THE DEFAULT DVR PASSWORD IS 111111