Lorex CVC8001, Installation Manual

Camera Switches 

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Camera Switches 

Please set the Camera Switches prior to powering on the Camera. 

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Function Selection Switches:  

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AUTO IRIS LENS Switch

 – Set the 

switch to either the “DC” or “VIDEO” 
position, depending on the type of 
lens attached to the camera. Set the 
switch to “DC” for the supplied lens, or 
any non AI lens types. 

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EE/AI Switch

 – When using an Auto 

Iris Lens on the camera, set the 
switch to the “AI” position. Set the 
switch to “EE” for other lens types, 
including the supplied lens. 

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BLC/OFF Switch

 – If the camera is 

directed towards a backlight, objects 
in the image may appear dark. Set the switch to the “BLC” position to turn on the 
Backlight Compensation, and improve the image quality in backlight conditions.  

 
NOTE

: This camera is NOT supplied with an Auto Iris lens. The default Switch Settings are: 

DC, EE & BLC 

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Video Out (BNC): Connect the camera to a BNC Cable, or to the provided BNC Extension 
cable to transmit video to a receiver, such as a DVR, Observation System, TV or other 
similar viewing device. The included BNC to RCA Adaptor may be needed for proper 
connection to your viewing device. 

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Power Connector Block: This camera can be powered using either 12V DC or 24V AC 
power, and has a removable 12V DC Power Cable.  To use 24V AC Power, remove the 12V 
DC Cable, and connect directly to a 24V AC Power source. 

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AUTO IRIS LENS Connector: Used to connect the cable from the Auto Iris lens to the 
Camera. 

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DC TYPE 

DAMPING-  DRIVE+ 

DRIVE- 

VIDEO TYPE 

DC 9V 

N.C 

IRIS SIGNAL 

GND 

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DC LEVEL Brightness Adjustment: The DC Level adjustment controls the brightness of the 
connected Auto Iris Lens. 

Monitor picture 

Adjustment direction 

Brighten the Image 

Turn clockwise 

Darken the Image 

Turn counterclockwise 

To use this control, the camera must have a connected Auto Iris lens, and the switches must 
be set to the “AI” & “DC” positions.  
 

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Power ON/OFF LED: The LED displays the ON or OFF status of the camera. The LED will 
illuminate in green when the camera is ON. 

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