Lorex SG5550 User manual

FORMOREINFORMATION
Before operating thesystem,please readthismanual
thoroughly andretainit forfuture reference.
Thisproductbroadcastsoverpublicairwavesandits
video andaudio signalsmaybeinterceptedwithout
yourconsent.
2.4GHz1.8 ColorTFTLCD Monitor
With Wireless Camera
SG5550
PORTABLEHOMEVIDEO
SECURITYSYSTEM

ExplanationoftwoSymbols
Thelightningflashwitharrowheadsymbol,withinan
equilateraltriangle,isintendedtoalerttheusertothe
presence ofuninsulated"dangerousvoltage withinthe
product'senclosurethatmaybeofsufficientmagnitudeto
constituteariskof electricshocktopersons.
Theexclamationpointwithinanequilateraltriangleis
intendedtoalerttheusertothepresence of important
operatingandmaintenance(servicing)instructionsin
theliteratureaccompanyingtheappliance.
THEGRAPHIC SYMBOLSWITHSUPPLEMENTALMARKING AREON
THEBOTTOM OF THESYSTEM.
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WARNING:Topreventfireorshockhazard, donotexposethisunitto
rain, water, orwetlocations.Donotinsertanymetallicobject
throughtheventilationgrills.
FCC CLASS BNOTICE
Note:
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsForaClass
Bdigitaldevice, pursuanttoPart15of theFCCRules.Theselimitsare
designedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterference ina
residential installation.Thisequipmentgenerates, usesandcanradiateradio
frequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledand usedinaccordance withthe
instruction, maycauseharmfulinterference toradiocommunications.
However,thereisnoguarantee thatinterference will notoccur inaparticular
installation. Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterference toradioor
televisionreception,(whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoff
and on),theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterference byoneormore
ofthefollowingmeasures:
CAUTION
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK.DO NOTOPEN.
CAUTION:TOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOCK, DONOTREMOVE
COVER(ORBACK). NOUSER-SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.REFER
SERVICINGTOQUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.
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•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna
•Increasetheseparationbetweenthemonitorandthecamera.
•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuit differentfromthat towhich
otherdevicesmaybeconnected.
•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradioortelevisiontechnicianforhelp.
•Pleasereviewthetroubleshootingsectionof thismanual
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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
Allthe safetyand operating instructionsshouldberead beforethe
applianceisoperated andretained forfuturereference.
1. HEEDWARNINGS -All warningson theapplianceand inthe operating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.
2.FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS -Alloperatinginstructionsshouldbe
followed.
3. WATERAND MOISTURE -Do not usethisvideoproductnearwater
forexample,abathtub, washbowl, kitchensink,laundry tubor
swimming pool, orin awet basement.
4.POWERSOURCES -Thisproduct shouldbe operated onlyfromthetype
of powersourceindicatedonthe markinglabel.
5.OVERLOADING -Donotoverloadoutletsand extension cords, which
canresult inariskoffireorelectricshock.
6.SERVICING -Do not attempttoservicethisproductyourself.Openingor
removingcoversmayexposeyoutodangerousvoltage orotherhazards.
Referallservicing orrepairstoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
7. DAMAGEREQUIRINGSERVICE -Unplugthisproductfromthewall
outletand referservicingorrepairstoqualified servicepersonnel under
thefollowing conditions:
a.Whenthepowersupplycordorplugisdamaged.
b.Ifliquidhasbeen spilled orobjectshavefallenintotheproduct.
c.Ifthe producthasbeenexposed torainorwater.
d.If the productdoesnotoperatenormallybyfollowing theoperating
instructions.Adjust onlythosecontrolsthatarecoveredbythe
operating instructions.
e.If the producthasbeen dropped orthe cabinethasbeen damaged.
f. Whenthe productexhibitsadistinctchangein performance.
8. REPLACEMENT PARTS -Whenreplacementpartsarerequired,be
suretheservicetechnicianhasused replacement partsthatare
specifiedbythemanufacturerorhavethesamecharacteristicsasthe
originalpart.Unauthorized substitutionsmayresultinfire,electric
shock, orotherhazards.
9.SAFETYCHECK -Uponcompletionof anyserviceorrepairstothis
videoproduct,asktheservicetechniciantoperformsafetychecksto
determine ifthe videoproductisinproperoperatingcondition.
10. An appliance andcartcombinationshouldbemovedwithcare.
Donotplacethisequipmenton an unstablecart, stand, ortable.The
equipment mayfall,causingseriousinjury toachildoradult, and
seriousdamage totheequipment. Wallorshelfmountingshould
followthe manufacturer'sinstructionsand shouldbedone with
amountingkitapprovedbythemanufacturer.
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TABLEOF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION&FEATURES………………………………………
SYSTEMINCLUDES…………………………………………………..
CONTROLSAND FUNCTIONS
MonitorControls FrontPanel...….……………………..……...
MonitorControls Side Panels.....................……….….....……
CameraControls …………………………………………………..
DockingStationControls ………………………………………….
INSTALLATION
Camera......................................................……………….…....
Monitor.....................................................................………......
SYSTEMOPERATION
Additional cameraconnection…………………………………….
AlarmAlert …………………………………………………………
Auto&ManualViewing Options………………………………….
AutoScanning………………………………………………………
SelectableDwell Settings…………………………………………
Connecting TheMonitorToAVCR ……...………………..…….
OPTIONALACCESSORIES..........................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................………..…...
TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS....................................................
CARE&MAINTENANCE……………………………..……………….
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INTRODUCTION:
Thankyou forpurchasing the2.4GHzWireless 1.8”LCDColorVideo
System.Thisisan idealsolution formonitoring yourchild, business or
home.ThepackagecontainsaportableLCD monitor,a2.4GHz
wirelesscolorcamerawithNightVision capability, and apower
chargingdockingstation forthemonitor.
The systemisexpandableupto4cameras(additionalcamerassold
separately) withthe convenienceofauto-sequencing between camera
locations.Usethe Listen-inAudiofeaturetopickup sound withina
specificlocation.Avoidingthe hassleof runningwires, thissystemis
easytoinstalland operateforyourimmediatesecurityapplications.
The RCAaudio/videooutputsontheDocking Station allowyou toview
videoon alargerscreen,orconnecttoaVCR forrecording purposes.
Tolearnmoreaboutthis2.4GHzWireless 1.8”LCDColorVideo
Systemandourcompleterangeof accessory products,pleasevisitour
websiteat:
FEATURES:
•Portable2.4GHzColorwireless camera
•Portable2.4GHzreceiverhandsetwithabuiltin1.8”TFT fullcolordisplay
•IncludesChargingDockingStationwithA/VOut
•4channelselection
•BuiltinCDSsensortoturnonIRLEDatnighttime
•Upto300feet wireless transmission
•Flexible movecamera&monitorfromroomtoroom
•Listen-inaudio
•Autoscanning uptofourcameras
•Cameraand monitorwithACorbatteryoption
•CompatiblewithallLorex2.4GHzwireless devices
•Connect uptofourcameras(additionalcamerassoldseparately)
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SYSTEMINCLUDES:
1.8 LCD screen –
2.4GHzColorMonitor
2.4GHzColorWireless Camera
with 8Infra-redemitters
Owner’sManual
Also includes:
1 6VDC 300mAAdapter(Camera)
withbatteryoption(4 “AA”, notincluded)
1 6VDC 800mAAdapter(Monitor)
withbatteryoption(4 “AA”, notincluded)
1 RCAAudio/Video Cables
Mounting hardwareforCamera
Windowdecals
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DockingStation/Charger
forMonitor

MONITORCONTROLS –FRONTPANEL
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1.2.4GHzAntenna -Highgaindipoleantenna receivesaudioandvideo
signalfromthecamera.
2.LCD -1.8”ColorScreen.
3. ChannelIndicator -ShowswhichChannel themonitorissetto(1-4).
Channel1isrepresented onthe left side-Channel 4on the right side.
4. ChannelSelector- Manuallyswitchesbetween channels1-4.
5. Display On/Off -Turnsthe LCD ScreenDisplayOn/Off onthe monitor.
Note:pressing thisbutton turnsthemonitortoStandbymode.Videowill
automaticallyreappearintheeventof an Alarm,and AudioremainsON.
6. Auto Button -Initiatesautomaticrotationbetween channels1-4.
Press thisbutton againtoterminateAutomode.
7. AutoIndicator -Illuminateswhen thesystemisinAutomode.
8. Alarm On/Off -Press for2sectosettheAlarmmodeOn/Off.Formore
information on the Alarmfeature,pleaserefertopage10.
9. Alarm /Low BatteryIndicator -Illuminateswhen Alarm modeisset,and
blinksslowlywhen the Batterypowerislow.
10.Speaker -Emitssound fromthe cameralocation.
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MONITORCONTROLS –SIDEPANELS
1. AudioSensitivity -Setsthe sensitivitylevelforthealarmAudio
triggering(refertopage10 formoreinformation).
2.ON/OFFSwitch -Switchesthe poweron themonitorONorOFF.
3. DC InputJack -Connecttothesupplied 6VDC 800 mAACadapter.
Note:IfPowerisconnected viatheDockingStation,thisinputisnot
requiredasthemonitorwilldrawPowerfromtheDocking Station.
4. BeltClip/Stand -intheuprightposition,thisclipservesasabelt clip
forconvenientportability.You can alsolowerthispiecetoserveasa
Standforthe monitor(withouttheDocking Station).
5.Battery Compartment –Requires4 “AA”Batteries(notincluded).
6. BrightnessControl -Allowsyou toadjustthebrightnessofthe picture.
7.VolumeControl Turnthisdialtoadjust thevolumeon the monitor.
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CAMERACONTROLS
1. CDSSensor -Turnson the IRemittersin lowlightconditions.
2.InfraredLED’s-Enhancethepicturequalityinlowlight conditions.
3.Lens -ColorCMOSImage Sensor.
4. Microphone -Built-incondensermicrophoneprovideslisten-in audio
capabilityfromcameratomonitor.
5.ON/OFFPower Button -Controlspowertothe camera.
6. ChannelSelectorSwitch -Slide switchsetthecamera’schannel(1-4)
7. DC INJack -Connectstothe 6VDC(300mA)adapter.
8.Battery Compartment(notshown) -Requires4 “AA”Batteries
(notincluded).
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DOCKING STATIONCONTROLS
1. Cradle -Carefullyslidethemonitordownwardintothedocking cradle.
Themonitornowhastheadded featureofAudio/Video Out for
connection toalargermonitor(suchasaTV) oraVCR.
2. ChargeIndicator -Illuminateswhen bothPowerandtheMonitorare
connected.The DockingStationwillrechargethe batteriesinthe
monitorprovided that youhaveinserted Rechargeablebatteries.
(PleaserefertoPage 8forrechargingtime.)
3.Videoand AudioOutputJacks -RCAjacksforA/VOutput
connection toanothervideo source(using the supplied A/Vcable).
4. DC INJack -Connectstothe 6VDC800mAadapter,the sameone
used forthe monitor.
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