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Connecting the Cameras

To install your camera:

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

holes for screws through the camera base. 

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.  Connect cables as shown in the section “Connecting the 

Camera”. 

4.  Mount the camera stand to the mounting surface using 

the provided screws. Make sure all screws are fastened 

tightly. 

5.  Adjust the camera as shown below:

Installing the Camera

Connect the Ethernet cable to 

the camera.

Connect the other end of the 

Ethernet cable to the NVR’s PoE 

ports. The camera may take a 

minute to power up after  

being connected.

Connecting the Camera

Cable Notch

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Problem

Solution

No picture / signal

• Ensure the camera is connected to a compatible NVR. 

For full camera compatibility, visit  

lorex.com/compatibility

.

• The camera may take up to 1 minute to power up after 

being connected to the NVR. Wait two minutes before 

following the steps below.

• Ensure the camera is connected to your NVR or to your 

local network.

• If you are not using PoE, you must connect the camera 

to a 12V DC power adapter (not included).

• If the camera is connected to the LAN, you must search 

your network for cameras using the NVR. See the NVR’s 

instruction manual.

• Ensure your NVR is properly connected to a TV/monitor.

• There may be an issue with your extension cable run. 

Connect the camera to the NVR using a different 

Ethernet cable.

Picture is too bright

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

light (e.g., sun or spot light).

• Move your camera to a different location.

• Check the brightness and contrast settings on the NVR.

Picture is too dark

• Check the brightness and contrast settings on the NVR.

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’.

• Remove the vinyl film from the camera lens when your 

installation is complete.

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.

Picture is in color in 

dark conditions

• This camera comes with an image sensor that is extra 

sensitive to light, meaning that the camera stays in 

color mode at low-light conditions. For instructions on 

how to make your camera switch to night mode, visit 

lorex.com

, and search for “How do I make my camera 

switch to night mode?”

Troubleshooting

A. ROTATING THE ARM:

 Use the included Allen key to loosen the 

adjustment screw closest to the camera base. Rotate the arm of the 

camera as needed, then tighten the screw. 

B. BENDING THE ARM:

 Use the Allen key to loosen the middle 

adjustment screw. Bend the arm of the camera up to 90°, then 

tighten the screw.  

C. LEVELING THE CAMERA:

 Use the Allen key to loosen the 

adjustment screw furthest from the camera base. 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 NVR.

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.

A

B

C

Connect the other end of the 

Ethernet cable to a router or 

switch on your network. See 

your NVR manual for details on 

connecting the camera to your 

NVR using a switch or router.

Camera

NVR

Setup Diagram

Camera

HD NVR

Scenario 1:

 

Connect Cameras to NVR

Scenario 2:

 

Connect Cameras to Local Area Network (LAN)

Router

Camera

HD NVR

Router

PoE Switch

OR

(Optional)

  

12V DC Power 

ATTENTION: 

This camera is only compatible with select NVRs. For a list of compatible 

recorders, visit 

lorex.com/compatibility

.

Ethernet Cable

NOTES: 

• For weatherproofing instructions, 

see “Using the Weatherproofing 

Cap (Optional)”.

• A 12V DC power adapter (model#: 

CVA4902

, not included) is 

only required if connecting the 

camera’s Ethernet cable to a 

router or switch that does not 

support PoE.

Camera Ethernet Connector

O-Ring

Rubber Stopper

Barrel

End Cap

1.  Fit the O-ring around the camera Ethernet connector.

 

2.  Feed the Ethernet extension cable through the end cap and the barrel as 

shown above. Connect the cable to the camera Ethernet connector. 

3.  Twist the barrel securely onto the camera Ethernet connector. The o-ring 

becomes compressed when the seal is properly tight.

 

4.  Split the rubber stopper to wrap it around the cable between the barrel 

and end cap as shown above. Push the rubber stoppper toward the barrel 
until it is underneath the teeth at the end of the barrel.

 

5.  Twist the end cap securely onto the barrel. The rubber stopper becomes 

compressed and will stick out of the end cap slightly when the seal is 

properly tight.

Using the Weatherproofing Cap

 

(Optional)

6.  Remove the vinyl film from the camera lens when your 

installation is complete.

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