ViewZ TFT-LCD IP PUBLIC VIEW MONITOR Instruction Manual

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10Tips & Tricks - Useful System Information Tips & Tricks - Useful System InformationThe following Tips & Tricks contain useful informatio

100Recommended Tips for System Setup - Appendix #5 Screen Saver SettingsThe screen saver will black the screen during a defined interval. 1. Enter MEN

101Recommended Tips for System Setup - Appendix #5Backing up your System Configurationsit is recommended to back up your system configurations to a Me

102Listen-in Audio - Appendix #6 Listen-in Audio - Appendix #6There are 4 available DIN camera ports, 8 available BNC camera ports and 4 BNC Audio por

103Playback Previously Recorded Data? - Appendix #7Playback Previously Recorded Data? - Appendix #7The Date and Time will be displayed at the bottom o

104Playback Previously Recorded Data? - Appendix #7 Search By EventSearches the system based on Event Type (Alarm, Motion, Continuous or System).• Pre

105Setting Auto-Recording to OFF - Appendix #8Setting Auto-Recording to OFF - Appendix #8The system is set to automatically start recording when power

106Setting Auto-Recording to OFF - Appendix #8 Setting Multiple Time Blocks1. Enter MENU mode by pressing the MENU button on the front panel of the sy

107Setting up Motion Recording - Appendix #9Setting up Motion Recording - Appendix #9The system is set to automatically start recording when powered o

108Setting up Motion Recording - Appendix #9 7. The Schedule Window will be displayed, with the Motion Time blocks displayed as highlighted boxes.8.

109Setting up Motion Recording - Appendix #9Motion Area SetupUse the System menu to configure the Motion Detection areas. Setting the motion detection

11Tips & Tricks - Useful System InformationBasic System SetupThe following connections are recommended prior to loading the System for the first t

110Using the Storage Calculator - Appendix #10 Using the Storage Calculator - Appendix #10The Storage Calculator application is used to calculate the

111Hard Drive Replacement - Appendix #11Hard Drive Replacement - Appendix #11The System comes with a pre-installed Hard Drive, however the unit will w

112Hard Drive Replacement - Appendix #11 New Hard Drive Format The New Hard Drive MUST be formatted. If a new HARD DRIVE is detected, the system will

113Connecting a Spot-Out Monitor - Appendix #12Connecting a Spot-Out Monitor - Appendix #12A connection to a Spot-Out Monitor (not included with the S

114Connecting Motion / Alarm Device - Appendix #13 Connecting Motion / Alarm Device - Appendix #13Motion detection and Alarm controls are enabled thro

115Connecting PTZ Cameras - Appendix #14Connecting PTZ Cameras - Appendix #14PTZ Cameras (not included with this system) can be connected to the PTZ C

116Full Connectivity Diagram - Appendix #15 Full Connectivity Diagram - Appendix #15The following diagram outlines a general set of connections availa

117Optional AccessoriesOptional AccessoriesThe following accessories are available to add to your existing system:TO ORDER THESE ITEMS, AND FOR A COMP

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12Tips & Tricks - Useful System Information System Startup / ShutdownSystem Loading Sequence• Press the POWER button located on the front panel of

13Front PanelFront Panel1. SYSTEM POWER BUTTON - Press the System Power button to turn the Monitor display ON/OFF. Press and hold the button to turn t

14Front Panel Front Panel4. RETURN BUTTON - Exits a menu and returns the screen to the default view for the selected Mode.5. NAVIGATION & ENTER CO

15Rear PanelRear Panel1. 6 PIN DIN VIDEO INPUTS - Channel 1-4 Camera inputs (for cameras with 6 Pin DIN connections). Cameras with 6 Pin DIN connectio

16Rear Panel Rear Panel10. SPOT OUT - Video Output port to connect the unit to a Monitor or TV. This feature is used for situations in which you want

17Camera InstallationCamera InstallationBefore you install the camera, carefully plan where and how you will position the camera, and where you will r

18Camera Installation Connecting DIN Cameras1. Connect the female end of the supplied DIN extension cable to the camera.NOTE: Confirm that the arrows

19Camera InstallationConnecting BNC Cameras1. Connect the Extension cable to the Camera and System:A. Connect the Barrel Power connector to a power ad

2 CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

20Multi-Function Display - Monitor Modes Multi-Function Display - Monitor ModesThis system contains a multi-function display, which allows the system

21Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Mode (Mode 1)Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Mode (Mode 1)DVR Mode is the primary mode for the System, and is the displaye

22DVR Mode - Remote Control Usage DVR Mode - Remote Control Usage121112131. Mode3. DVR Mode2. Power12. Remote Control ID13. Picture Frame Mode14. Comp

23Front Panel Navigation ControlsFront Panel Navigation ControlsThis System has been designed to use the Mouse or Remote Control as the primary modes

24On-Screen Display Menu On-Screen Display MenuThe On-Screen Display Menu is accessed by either:• Pressing the Up or Down Arrows on the Front Panel• R

25System DisplaySystem Display Network Connectivity IndicatorsThe Network Indicators appear when a remote connection is made to the unit via the Remot

26System Display Camera Display ModesA Display Selection window will appear onscreen. Select from the available display types:Zoom Mode• Displays the

27System DisplayPIP Mode (Reverse PIP)When using the PIP function when viewing in DVR MODE, it is referred to as ‘Reverse PIP’ (as normal PIP means di

28Menu Navigation Controls & Tips Menu Navigation Controls & TipsYOUR SYSTEM PASSWORD IS: 1234Virtual Keyboard ControlThe Virtual Keyboard con

29System Setup ControlsSystem Setup Controls• Enter the MENU screen by pressing the SETUP button on the Remote Control, by pressing the SYSTEM MENU bu

3Important SafeguardsImportant SafeguardsIn addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture process of your video pr

30Display Menu OSD (Onscreen Display)• Status Bar - Turns the status bar ON/OFF. The status bar displays: z Recording State (Recording: Red, Pre-recor

31Display MenuSEQUENCESets the Sequence Mode for the display of available channels. The Sequence Settings for camera views can only be changed using t

32Display Menu Once the New Sequence has been created, the Sequence Setup Mode screens appear. These screens will set the sequence patterns (see the f

33Display Menu6. Press the SEQUENCE button on the Remote or Mouse Menu to switch to Sequence display.5. Press the RETURN button when complete. and sel

34Display Menu • Check or Uncheck the selected Cameras to have the video sent to a Secondary Monitor in Sequence.NOTE: Any cameras NOT selected will

35Camera MenuCAMERA TITLE• Covert - Turns the onscreen display of the Camera ON/OFF. Covert Cameras continue to record, however the camera is not disp

36Camera Menu PTZ SETUPPTZ Setup is for PTZ Type Cameras ONLY, which are not included with this system. For more information on PTZ Cameras, visit us

37Camera MenuMOTION SENSOR• Sensitivity - Controls the Motion Sensitivity for the individual camera between 1 (low) ~ 10 (high). • Area Setup - Open

38Sound Menu Sound MenuThe System Sound settings:AUDIO - Settings for the system Audio for Live and Remote monitoring.BUZZER - Settings for System Buz

39System MenuDATE/TIME• Date/Time - Sets the current system Date and Time.*• Date Format - Sets the Date Display format (MM-DD-YYYY, YYYY-MM-DD, etc.

4Important Safeguards Service12. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to d

40System Menu NETWORK• DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - Allows the System to receive Network Information from the DHCP Server (i.e. The l

41System MenuMAIL SETUP• Default Server - Check to use the Default SMTP server provided by Lorex. Uncheck this option to configure the options using y

42System Menu System Information Screen• IP Address - Displays the IP address assigned to the System.• MAC Address - Displays the unique MAC address

43System Menu• The System must be restarted for the Changes to Take effect. Press OK, and exit the Menu. The System will automatically Reboot.You can

44System Menu z If the device is not detected, a message will indicate that No storage device was found.• Insert the Memory stick into the System and

45Event / SensorHDD EVENT• Smart Alarm - Sets the Smart Alarm ON/OFF. An alarm occurs when errors are detected with the drive.• Check Interval - Sets

46Event / Sensor ALARM OUTSends an Alarm Out signal to a device (such as a Manual Door or independent Light/Buzzer Alarm) when an Alarm In event is de

47Disk ManagementEMAIL NOTIFICATIONSends an email to the specified users when the following events occur:• Notification - Sets the E-Mail notification

48Disk Management • Format - Erases all Hard Drive data:z Press start button. A warning message will be displayed with the prompt ‘All Recorded Data w

49Recording Menu ControlsRecording Menu Controls• Enter the RECORDING MENU screen by: z Pressing the SETUP button on the Remote Controlz Pressing the

5General PrecautionsFCC CLASS B NOTICENote:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant t

50Simple Recording Mode Once the settings have been changed, a status window will appear indicating that the changes have been saved. Choose the OK bu

51Simple Recording ModeSimple Recording ModeSelect a single or multiple time blocks:• Mouse Control: Click a single block to open the Recording Type M

52Advanced Recording Advanced Recording Continuous / Motion SetupThe Continuous/Motion Setup section controls the Recording settings for each camera i

53Advanced RecordingContinuous / Motion Schedule Sets the Time or Motion recording for each channel (by hour). Select single or multiple time blocks:•

54Advanced Recording Advanced Recording Alarm Setup ModeThe Alarm Setup section controls the Recording settings for each camera individually (quality,

55Advanced RecordingAlarm Schedule Sets the Alarm Recording for each channel (by hour). Select single or multiple time blocks:• Mouse Control: Click a

56Archiving ArchivingThe Archive feature copies data from the Hard Drive to a USB backup media (such as a Memory Stick or USB Hard Drive), optical dri

57ArchivingArchiving OptionsOnce the Start Time, End Time and Channel Selections have been completed, select the START ButtonA Drive Usage report will

58Archiving Archive Backup to FTPA schedule for data backup to a local or remote FTP can be configured on the System.1. Choose FTP from the ‘Select De

59SearchSearchSearch mode allows you to locate previously recorded video by Date and Time, or by Event Type.• Press the Search Button on the Remote Co

6LCD/DVR COMBO FEATURES LCD/DVR COMBO FEATURESMonitor• 20.1” Wide screen LCD with user selectable aspect ratio (Wide 16:9, Standard 4:3) • Professiona

60Search Search By EventSearches the system based on Event Type (Alarm, Motion, Continuous or System).• Press the right arrow button on the front pane

61VGA Mode (Mode 2)VGA Mode (Mode 2)VGA Mode is used to display a device (i.e. a Computer) connected to the VGA Port on the monitor. To view a Compute

62VGA Mode - Remote Control Usage VGA Mode - Remote Control UsageListed below is a quick reference for the Remote Control usage in VGA Mode. 12891. Mo

63Component Mode (Mode 3)Component Mode (Mode 3)Component Mode is used to display a device connected to the Component green, blue, and red inputs (Y/P

64Component Mode - Remote Control Usage Component Mode - Remote Control UsageListed below is a quick reference for the Remote Control usage in Compone

65Picture Frame Mode (Mode 4)Picture Frame Mode (Mode 4)Picture Frame Mode is used to display JPG images located on a USB Thumbstick (connected to a U

66Picture Frame Mode - Remote Control Usage Picture Frame Mode - Remote Control UsageListed below is a quick reference for the Remote Control usage in

67Picture Frame - MenuNOTE: To display the Picture Frame menu, press the MENU Button on the front panel of the System or on the Remote Control.Picture

68Picture Frame - Menu Picture Resizing ApplicationAn application has been included on the Software CD to resize your JPG images to 1600x1200 (highest

69Installation Guide Mode (Mode 5)Installation Guide Mode (Mode 5)The Installation Guide Mode is used to display the Installation Video included on th

7Table of ContentsTable of ContentsGetting Started ... 9Tips &a

70Installation Guide Mode - Remote Control Usage Installation Guide Mode - Remote Control UsageListed below is a quick reference for the Remote Contro

71Monitor - Menu SettingsColor Submenu• Auto Color: Select Auto Color to allow the system to set the color of the monitor. Select YES to allow the sys

72Monitor - Menu Settings Display SettingsUse the Arrow keys on the Front Panel or Re-mote Control to select from Auto Configura-tion, Phase, Clock or

73Monitor - Menu SettingsPIP SettingsUse the Arrow keys on the Front Panel or Re-mote Control to select from PIP, PIP Input Select, PIP Size and Blend

74Monitor - Menu Settings Misc. SettingsUse the Arrow keys on the Front Panel or Re-mote Control to access the OSD Configura-tion or VGA Factory Reset

75System Specifications - Appendix #1System Specifications - Appendix #1Monitor Specifications• 20.1” Wide screen LCD with user selectable aspect rati

76System Specifications - Appendix #1 System Specifications - Appendix #1DVR Specifications• 8 Channels with Pentaplex operation - View, Record, Playb

77Lorex Client 4.0 Software Requirements - Appendix #2Lorex Client 4.0 Software Requirements - Appendix #2The Lorex Client 4.0 software (included with

78Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3 Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3Setting up the Remote Viewing Feature requires several steps. Network

79Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3Network ChecklistThe following checklist is provided to assist you in confirming that all steps have been suc

8Table of Contents Table of ContentsMODE 2: VGA ModeVGA Mode (Mode 2) ...61VGA Mode

80Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3 5. I have enabled PORT FORWARDING on my Router for:• Port 80• Port 6100NOTE: Each Router is different, there

81Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3System - IP & MAC AddressThe IP & MAC Addresses are necessary for DDNS Setup (for remote access to th

82Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3 Network - Router Port ForwardingYou will need to enable port forwarding on your Router to allow for external

83Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3Network - Setting Up Your DDNS AccountLorex offers a free DDNS service for use with your System. A DDNS accou

84Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3 NOTE: Make sure to write down your information BEFORE clicking on the Create New Account link. This informat

85Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3There are two ways to find your DDNS Configuration information at a later date.1. Review the Email sent to yo

86Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3 2. Log into the Lorex DDNS Website at http://www.lorexddns.net and enter your Username and Password.Click th

87Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3System - DDNS SETUPOnce the DDNS settings have been configured online, the information must be entered on the

88Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3 Lorex Client 4.0 Software - Connection ManagerThe Connection Manager contains the setup information to allow

89Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3Adding a Site (Individual Unit Configuration)DVR Information - Enter the information specific to the unit (re

9Getting StartedGetting StartedThe system comes with the following components:* HARD DRIVE SIZE AND CAMERAS VARY BY SPECIFIC MODEL. PLEASE REFER TO YO

90Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3 Lorex Client 4.0 Software - Remote Connection Once the site setup profile has been created, a connection can

91Using the Auto Email Feature - Appendix #4Using the Auto Email Feature - Appendix #4Setting up EmailThis System has the ability to automatically sen

92Using the Auto Email Feature - Appendix #4 This is an example of the same type of required settings (formatted for Microsoft Outlook). NOTE: This ex

93Using the Auto Email Feature - Appendix #4System Menu - MailNavigate to the System Menu, and select the Mail Option.New users can be added to the Sy

94Using the Auto Email Feature - Appendix #4 Event / Sensor - E-Mail NotificationNavigate to the System Menu, and select the Mail Option.• NOTIFICATIO

95Recommended Tips for System Setup - Appendix #5Recommended Tips for System Setup - Appendix #5There are several tips outlined below that will assist

96Recommended Tips for System Setup - Appendix #5 Navigating within the System Menu (cont.)Menu Navigation ControlsThis System has been designed to us

97Recommended Tips for System Setup - Appendix #5Changing the Date and TimeSetting the correct date and time for your system is important. Once the da

98Recommended Tips for System Setup - Appendix #5 Formatting the Hard DriveFormatting the hard drive after changing the date, and before beginning the

99Recommended Tips for System Setup - Appendix #5Camera SetupEach camera should be assigned a name that corresponds to its use (i.e. Dock1, BackDoor,