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To install your camera: 

1.  Set the camera in the desired mounting position and mark 

holes for screws through the camera base.

 

 

NOTE:

 It is recommended to install the camera faced 

downwards in wall-mount position to avoid rainwater from 

accessing the speaker. 

2.  

Drill the holes, then feed the cable through the mounting 

surface or cable notch. 

 

NOTE:

 Insert the included drywall anchors if you are 

mounting the camera onto drywall.

3.  Mount the camera stand to the mounting surface using the 

provided screws. Make sure all screws are fastened tightly.

4.  Adjust the camera as shown below:

5.  

Remove the vinyl film from the camera lens when your 

installation is complete.

Installing the Camera

Cable Notch

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A. ROTATING THE ARM:

 Loosen the adjustment ring by turning it 

counter-clockwise. Rotate the arm of the camera up to 180° in either 

direction, then tighten the adjustment ring. Make sure to adjust with 

caution, multiple full turns could damage the internal wiring.

 

B. BENDING THE ARM:

 Use a Phillips head screwdriver (not included) 

to loosen the adjustment screw. Bend the arm of the camera up to 

90°, then tighten the screw. 

 

C. LEVELING THE CAMERA:

 Use the screwdriver to loosen the 

adjustment screw. Rotate the camera until it is level with the viewing 

area, then tighten the screw. 

ATTENTION: 

 

Test your camera prior to selecting a permanent mounting location by 

temporarily connecting the camera and cable to your recorder.

Before Installing the Camera

• 

Decide whether to run the cables through 

the wall / ceiling (drilling required) or along 

the wall / ceiling.

 

• 

If you run the cables along the wall / 

ceiling, you must run the cable through the 

cable notch

 on the base. This will keep the 

camera base flush to the surface when 

mounted.

Cable Extension Options

Option

Model Number

Cable Length

1

CB120URB

120ft (37m)

2

CB250URB

250ft (76m) 

Extend the cable run for your camera depending on the cable type used. Additional 

extension cables sold separately. See table below:

  NOTES:

1.  The extension cable must be a single stretch of cable between the DVR and 

camera. You cannot connect multiple extension cables to each other.

2.  

Indicators that your cable run may be too long:

• 

Camera loses video when switching to night vision.

• 

Video is permanently black & white (even during day time).

• 

Video is unclear, soft, or distorted.

3.  For more information on extension cables, visit 

lorex.com

.

Problem

Solution

Picture does not appear to 

be 4K

• 

To ensure that you are viewing camera video in full 4K 

resolution (4K monitor required), check the video output 

resolution of your DVR. For full instructions, see your 

DVR’s documentation at 

lorex.com

.

No picture / signal

• 

The camera is only compatible with certain Lorex DVRs. 

For full compatibility, visit 

lorex.com/compatibility

.

•  Ensure your monitor is on the correct input channel. 

Common terms for input channels: INPUT, AV 

CHANNEL, LINE1, LINE2, AUX.

•  Ensure connections are properly connected.
• 

Ensure the camera power supply is plugged in.

Picture is too bright

•  Ensure your camera isn’t pointed directly at a source of 

light (e.g., sun or spot light).

• 

Check the brightness settings of the DVR and monitor.

•  Move your camera to a different location.

Picture is too dark

• 

Check the brightness and contrast settings of your DVR 

and monitor.

Night vision is not working

• 

The night vision activates when light levels drop. 

 

The area may have too much light.

Picture is not clear

• 

Check the camera lens for dirt, dust, spiderwebs. 

 

Clean the lens with a soft, clean cloth.

• 

Make sure that the cable run is within the limitations 

specified in the section ‘Cable Extension Options’.

Bright spot in video when 

viewing camera at night

• 

Night vision reflects when pointing a camera through a 

window. Move the camera to a different location.

The camera warning light is 

not switching on automatically

• 

Ensure that you have enabled and configured white 

light deterrence using a compatible DVR. See your 

DVR’s documentation for full instructions.

• 

Ensure the active areas and schedule for white light 

deterrence are set properly. The default schedule for 

the warning light is night times (between 5PM and 

7AM).

The camera siren is not 

switching on automatically

• 

The camera siren cannot switch on automatically.  

You can control the camera siren manually using a 

compatible Lorex DVR or app. Refer to your DVR’s 

documentation for full instructions.

Person and vehicle detection is 

not working.

• 

Support for person and vehicle detection is determined 

by your recorder. See your recorder’s documentation to 

confirm support for this feature.

Troubleshooting

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B

C

Connecting the Cameras

Individual Power Adapter*

Multi-Camera Power Adapter*

Connecting the Cameras

* Images for representation only.

Connect the male power head and 

the BNC connector to the camera.

Connect the BNC connector  

to a video input on your DVR.

Connecting the Camera

Power Adapter Types

A multi-camera power adapter that provides power to multiple cameras 

or individual power adapters may be provided, depending on product 

configuration.

Connect the female power 

head to the included power 

adapter.

Camera

DVR

Male Power

Female Power

Setup Diagram

BNC Video

12V DC Power

Camera

Extension Cable

Power Adapter

HD DVR

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