FAQ

Can I substitute Nvidia based graphics card instead of ATI?

How can I add a 2nd Monitor to the system?

Should I install Virus Protection?

If the system will be connected to the Internet for Remote Viewing, the system should be installed with Virus Protection. We recommend ViRobot, which can be found at www.hauriusa.com. We do NOT recommend Norton AntiVirus.

It is strongly advised that the DVR system should not be used as a regular personal computer. It should not be used to check e-mail, surf the net, or other functions that will cause the DVR system to malfunction.

The system should be designated to its DVR functions only.

If the system will not be connected to the Internet, then there is no need for a virus protection.

(Note: Lexion is not affiliated with any Virus protection companies. The views expressed are the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of Lexion.)

How much Hard Drive space do I need?

The amount of disk space taken depends on the amount of activity the camera observes. More movement equals to more data being recorded.

Recording quality and resolution also effect disk space usage. Higher the quality and resolution, higher amount of disk space used.

On average, 100 Gb on a 16-channel 120-frame system will last 5 days. 100 Gb on a 4-channel 30-frame system should last about 15 days.

Tips on increasing the amount of recorded hours:

Adjust the Schedules on the cameras.

· Go to Setup then Schedule. Set as many days/hours on Motion detected recording or if no surveillance is needed, turn the cameras off on those hours.

Lower the Recording Quality.

· Go to Setup then Cameras. Adjust the recording speed by using the slider for each camera.

· Go to Setup then Rec Quality. Choose the cameras to adjust and click Space Saving box to reduce recording quality while reducing disk space used.

Reduce the Resolution.

· Go to Setup then System. Under Resolution, adjust to lower setting.

Can I substitute Nvidia based graphics card instead of ATI?

We only recommend ATI Radeon chipset graphics cards because it supports overlay. If you would prefer to use Nvidia or any other video card, make sure it supports overlay.

Even with overlay, Lexion does not recommend video cards that are not ATI based.

(Note: Lexion is not affiliated with ATI.)

How can I add a 2nd Monitor to the system?

Lexion DVR Boards come with a TV-Out RCA plug that can easily be plugged into a television. The video will show one channel at a time in rotation. The number of camera and the rotation rate can be adjusted by going to Setup then Cameras.

To view multiple channels, or to set up a monitor that is identical to the “Main” screen, the 2^nd monitor should be attached to the video card.

To connect via S-Video out:

First, attach the system to monitor. An S-Video to RCA converter may be needed depending on the monitor.

Next, right-click on Desktop and select Properties. Or, go to Start, Control Panel, then Displays.

Go in to Settings, then Advanced to open the Plug and Play window from ATI.

Select the Display Tab, and turn ON the TV monitor.

(Note: When connecting a monitor that is remotely located (100 ft plus), a video extender may be needed to provide a clear picture.)

To connect via one VGA and one DVI connections:

Both monitors should be display identical images when plugged in. If not, go to Display Properties as shown above.

Go to Settings, select the #2 monitor and uncheck “Extend my Windows desktop…” box.

Other Options:

A video splitter may be used to split the video signal into multiple VGA outputs. It may also be used for connecting remotely located monitors depending on the model.