DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDER
Instruction Manual
English Version 4.0
*8 Channel Model Shown
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LH110 ECO SERIES
Thank you for purchasing the LH110 Series Digital Video Surveillance Recorder.
This manual refers to the following models:
• LH114000 Series (4-channel model)
• LH118000 Series (8-channel model)
• LH116000 Series (16-channel model)
To learn more about this product and to learn about our complete range of accessory
products, please visit our website at:
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RICK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the products ' enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF THE PLUG TO THE WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.
May 5 2011 - R5
LOREX IS COMMITTED TO FULFILLING YOUR SECURITY NEEDS
• We have developed user friendly products and documentation.
Please read the Quick Start Guide and User Manual before you
install this product.
• Consumer Guides and Video Tutorials are available on our web
site at www.lorextechnology.com/support
• If you require further installation assistance, please visit
www.lorextechnology.com/installation or contact a
professional installer.
• Please refer to the “Need Help” insert for technical support and
customer care information.
• Please note that once the components of this product have been
unsealed, you cannot return this product directly to the store
without the original packaging.
THIS PRODUCT MAY REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
B E F O R E Y O U S TA R T
AVANT DE
ANTES DE
COMMENCER
CE PRODUIT POURRAIT EXIGER UNE
INSTALLATION PROFESSIONNELLE
LOREX S’ENGAGE À SATISFAIRE
VOS BESOINS SÉCURITAIRES
• Veuillez lire le guide de démarrage rapide et le
mode d’emploi avant d’installer ce produit
• Les guides du consommateur et les séances de tu-
torat vidéo sont disponibles sur l’Internet en visitant
www.lorextechnology.com/support
• Si vous avez besoin de l’aide pour l’installation,
veuillez visiter www.lorextechnology.com/installa-
EMPEZAR
ESTE PRODUCTO PUEDE EXIGIR UNA
INSTALACIÓN PROFESIONAL
LOREX SE COMPROMETE A SATISFACER
SUS NECESIDADES EN SEGURIDAD
• Favor de leer la guía de instalación rápida y la
guía del usuario antes de instalar este product.
• Puede conseguir las guías del consumidor y los
cursos en enseñanza video sobre el Internet visitando www.lorexcctv.com/support
• Si necesita ayuda para la instalación, visite
www.lorextechnology.com/installation o contacte
tion ou contactez un spécialiste en installation
• Veuillez référer à l’insert “Need Help” pour
ob¬tenir de l’information sur le service à la clientèle
et le support technique
• Veuillez constater qu’une fois que les
com¬posantes de ce produit ont été retirées de
l’emballage, vous ne pourrez plus retourner ce
produit directement au magasi
un especialista en instalaciones
• Favor de referir al documento “Need Help” para
obtener información acerca del servicio al cliente y
al soporte técnico
• Favor de notar que una vez que los componentes
de este producto han sido removidos del embalaje,
no podrá devolver este producto directamente a la
tienda
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SIEMPRE CONSCIENTE™
May 5 2011 - R5
MD
May 5 2 0 1 1 - R 1 1
North America:
Customer Service: 1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX)
Tech Support: 1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX)
Mexico: 1-800-514-6739
International: +800-425-6739-0
(Example: From the UK, dial 00 instead of +)
By Phone:
Technical Support (for technical/installation issues)
support@lorexcorp.com
By Email:
Customer Care (for warranty and accessory sales)
customerservice@lorexcorp.com
Customer Feedback
info@lorexcorp.com
Need Help?
CONTACT US FIRST
Online:
To order accessories, visit
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3 Easy Ways to Contact Us:
Please make sure to register your product at www.lorextechnology.com
to receive product updates and information
Product Support is available 24/7 including product
information, user manuals, quick start up guides and FAQ’s at
www.lorextechnology.com/support
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE
May 5 2 0 1 1 - R 1 1
Necesita Ayuda
COMUNÍQUESE PRIMERO
CON NOSOTROS
Vous Avez Besoin
D’aide?
CONTACTEZ-NOUS
D’ABORD
3 façons faciles de nous contacter:
L’Amérique du Nord:
Service à la clientèle: 1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX)
Support technique: 1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX)
Mexico: 1-800-514-6739
International: +800-425-6739-0
(Exemple: À partir du Royaume-Uni, composez 00 au lieu de +)
Par Téléphone:
Veuillez veiller à enregistrer votre produit à www.lorexcctv.com/registration pour recevoir des mises à jour et
l’information de produit
Pour commander des accessoires, visitez
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le support des produits est disponible 24 heures sur 24, 7
jours sur 7, y compris les informations sur les produits, les
guides de l’utilisateur, les guides de démarrage rapide et les
foires à questions
www.lorextechnology.com/support
En ligne:
Commentaires des clients
info@lorexcorp.com
support technique (pour les questions techniques et ’installation) support@lorexcorp.com
Par Courriel:
service à la clientèle (pour les questions de garantie
et les ventes d’accessoires)
customerservice@lorexcorp.com
OU
3 maneras sencillas de comunicarse con
nosotros:
Norte América:
Atención al cliente: 1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX)
Soporte técnico: 1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX)
Mexico: 1-800-514-6739
Internacional: +800-425-6739-0
(Ejemplo: Desde el Reino Unido, marque el 00 en lugar del +)
Por Teléfono:
apoyo al producto disponible 24/7 incluyendo información
del producto, manuales para el usuario, guías de inicio
rápido y preguntas más frecuentes en
www.lorextechnology.com/support
En línea:
Cerciórese de por favor colocar su producto en www.
lorexcctv.com/registration para recibir actualizaciones y la información del producto
Para colocar pedidos de accesorios, visite
www.lorextechnology.com
soporte técnico (para asuntos técnicos/la instalación)
support@lorexcorp.com
Por Correo Electrónico:
servicio al cliente (respecto a la garantía y a la venta
de accesorios)
customerservice@lorexcorp.com
O
Comentarios de cliente
info@lorexcorp.com
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VER SUMUNDO™
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MD
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Important Safeguards
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture process of your
video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your
responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment
and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before
operating and using your video product.
Installation
1. Read and Follow Instructions - All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
video product is operated. Follow all operating
instructions.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - Comply with all warnings on the
video product and in the operating instructions.
4. Polarization - Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
5. Power Sources - This video product should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your location, consult
your video dealer or local power company. For video
products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
6. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets of
extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire
or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension
cord s, fra yed po wer co rds, dama ged or cr acked wire
insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous. They
may result in a shock or fire hazard. Periodically
examine the cord, and if its appearance indicates
damage or deteriorated insulation, have it replaced
by your service technician.
7. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on
or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the video product.
8. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the case are
provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation
of the video product and to protect it from
overheating. These openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the video equipment on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This video product should
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register. This video product should not be placed in
a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the video
product manufacturer’s instructions have been
followed.
9. Attachments - Do not use attachments unless
recommended by the video product manufacturer as
they may cause a hazard.
10. Camera Extension Cables – Check the rating o f your
extension cable(s) to verify compliance with your
local authority regulations prior to installation.
11. Water and Moisture - Do not use this video product
near water. For example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool and the like.
Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Power line
operated equipment or accessories connected to
this unit should bear the UL listing mark of CSA
certification mark on the accessory itself and should
not be modified so as to defeat the safety features.
This will help avoid any potential hazard from
electrical shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified
service personnel.
12. Accessories - Do not place this
video equipment on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, or table. The
video equipment may fall, causing
serious damage to the video
product. Use this video product
only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer
or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the
product should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions and use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
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Service
13. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video
equipment yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
14. Conditions Requiring Service - Unplug this video
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions.
A. When the power supply cord or plug is
damaged.
B. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the video product.
C. If the video product has been exposed to rain
or water.
D. If the video product does not operate normally
by following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the video product to its
normal operation.
E. If the video product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
Use
19. Cleaning - Unplug the video product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
20. Product and Cart Combination - Video and cart
combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
video product and car combination to overturn.
21. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects for any
kind into this video product through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or “short-out”
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.
22. Lightning - For added protection for this video
product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage
to the video product due to lightning and power line
surges.
F. When the video product exhibits a distinct
change in performance. This indicates a need for
service.
15. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are
required, have the service technician verify that the
replacements used have the same safety
characteristics as the original parts. Use of
replacements specified by the video product
manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
16. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this video product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks recommended
by the manufacturer to determine that the video
product is in safe operating condition.
17. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The cameras provided
with this system should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only as instructed in this guide, using the
provided mounting brackets.
18. Heat - The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
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General Precautions
FCC CLASS B NOTICE
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the
equipment on and off), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for assistance
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1. All warnings and instructions in this manual should be followed.
2. Remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid aer
water dampened cloth for cleaning.
3. Do not use this unit in humid or wet places.
4. Keep enough space around the unit for ventilation. Slots and openings in the storage cabinet
should not b
e blocked.
5. During lightning storms, or when the unit is not used for a long time, disconnect the power
supply
, antenna, and cables to protect the unit from electrical surge.
osol detergents. Use a
This equipment has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by FCC, EMC, and
LVD. Theref
ore, it is designated to provide reasonable protection against interference and will not
cause interference with other appliance usage.
However, it is imperative that the user follows this manuals guideline to avoid improper usage
which may resu
In order to improve the feature functions and quality of this product, the
lt in damage to the unit, electrical shock and fire hazard injury
specifications are subject
to change without notice from time to time.
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8-channel model shown
Features
Digital Video Recorder Features
• H.264 compression video compression¹
eal time recording @ 360 x 240 resolution
• R
• Pentaplex operation: view, record, playback, backup, remote configuration simultaneously
• 24/7 100% Duty cycle hard drive pre-installed
Connectivity Features
• Exclusive LOREX Easy Connect Internet Set-up Wizard ²
• PC (Micr
osoft Windows™ 7/Vista/XP) compatible using Internet Explorer®
• Mac (OSX 10.6) compatible using Safari®
• Free LOREX DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) for advanced remote connectivity
at all times
• Instant email alerts
• Supports smart phone viewing with: iPhone, Blackberry, Android, Symbian OS, Windows
Phone
1. Recording time may vary based on recording resolution & quality, lighting conditions and
mo
ement in the scene.
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2. Requires a high speed Internet connection and router (not included)
Microsoft Windows™ 7, XP™, Vista™ are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. iPhone is a trademarks of Apple Inc. Blackberry is a
trade mark of Research In Motion Ltd. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Symbian is a trademark or registered trademark of Symbian
Software Ltd. Other trademarks are the property of Lorex Technology Inc. We reserve the right to change models, configurations or
specifications without notice or liability. Product may not be exactly as shown.
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Table of Contents
Section 1: The Basics
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mouse Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote Control (4 & 8 Channel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Remote Control (16 Channel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Starting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Restoring the system’s resolution if you see a blank screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the DVR’s Output Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the Onscreen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Event Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Backing Up Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Viewing Backed Up Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Managing Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Changing The System Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Changing User Settings and Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Section 2: Configuring the DVR Menus
Using the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Changing the channel name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Changing the position of the channel name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adjusting the image color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Enabling Covert Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Configuring the Time and Recording Time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Enabling / disabling channels from recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Adjusting Recording Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Enabling / Disabling audio recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Adjusting Recording Modes (Continuous/Schedule/ Alarm Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Configuring Backup File Duration (Pack Duration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Configuring Network type : DHCP & Static IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Changing the DVR’s Media and Web Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Configuring DDNS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Auto Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Backing Up Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Viewing Archived Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Configuring Hard Drive settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Configuring Alarm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Setting up E-mail Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Configuring mobile connectivity settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Adjusting the system time and DST (Daylight Saving Time) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Configuring System Video and Audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Adjusting System Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Viewing System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Configuring The System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Loading System Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Upgrading The System Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Section 3: Remote Connectivity
Remote Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Accessing your DVR within a local network (LAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Accessing your DVR Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Remote Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Remote Viewing on the Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Remote Viewing on the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Viewing your DVR remotely for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Logging into the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Changing Viewing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Taking Screen Shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Recording Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Showing & Hiding Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Configuring PTZ settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Configuring Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Configuring Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Configuring Scheduled Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Configuring Alarm Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Configuring DDNS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Configuring E-mail Notification Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Configuring Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Configuring PTZ Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Configuring Mobile Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Configuring Motion Detection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Changing The System Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Adding and Configuring User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Configuring DST (Daylight Saving Time) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Viewing System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Configuring DVR Save Directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Lorex Client 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Lorex Player 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Mobile Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
iPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Windows Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Symbian OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
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Section 4: Appendices
Appendix A: System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Appendix B: Networking Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Appendix C: How do I find my IP & MAC address? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Appendix D: What is port forwarding?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Appendix E: Internet Setup Wizard (PC only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Appendix F: Assigning A Static IP To Your DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Appendix G: Auto Port Forwarding Router Compatibility List . . . . . . . . 111
Appendix H: Connecting a PTZ Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Appendix I: Connecting Additional External Monitors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Appendix J: Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Appendix K: Full Connectivity Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Appendix L: Replacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Appendix M: Assigning camera channels (16 Ch. only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Appendix N: Daylight Saving Time on your DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Remote Viewing Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Logging Into Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Changing Viewing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Taking Screen Shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Recording Live Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Showing & Hiding Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Viewing recorded video files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Configuring PTZ settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Navigating the playback window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Downloading video files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Configuring the system remotely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
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Getting Started
12V DC POWER SUPPLY
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
QUICKSTART GUIDE
DOCUMENTATION CD
USB MOUSE
ETHERNET CABLE
REMOTE CONTROL
DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)
16-Channel models only
AUDIO HARNESS CABLE
*4/8 channel model remote shown
The system comes with the following components:
HARD DRIVE SIZE, NUMBER OF CHANNELS, AND CAMERA CONFIGURATION MAY VARY
BY MODEL. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR PACKAGE FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS.
CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM,
INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE.
1
Front Panel
3
1
2
4
5
4-channel
1 IR Sensor: IR receiver for the remote control.
LED Indicators:
• PWR : P
• HDD : Har
ower LED
d disk activity LED
ols:
2 Menu & Playback Contr
•
: In Playback mode, press for reverse playback. Press repeatedly to speed up video.
: In Playback mode, press to Play video. Press again to pause video playback
•
•
: In Playback mode, press to fast forward video. Press repeatedly to speed up video.
• : In Playback mode, press to stop video playback.
• In main viewing mode, press to stop DVR recording.
• :Press to start/ resume recording. When the channel displays a red box with the letter "C",
t
he channel is recording.
• Menu / Esc: Opens the system menu / or press to exit a menu selection
3 Channel Controls:
• Ch1 - Ch4:
• Press to view video in quad-view (4-channel split)
4 Navigation Butt
•
S: Press to move cursor up
•
T: Press to move cursor down
W: Press to move cursor left
•
X:Press to move cursor right
•
5 PTZ / :
• Within system menus: Press to confirm a selection.
• In the main viewing mode, press to open the System Information window.
• In the main viewing mode, press and hold for 6 seconds to open the PTZ menu.
Press to swtich to full view of the selected channel
ons:
2
8- channel
3
1
2
4
5
1 IR Sensor: IR receiver for the remote control.
LED Indicators:
• PWR : Power LED
• HDD : Har
d disk activity LED
2 Menu & Playback
: In Playback mode, press for reverse playback. Press repeatedly to speed up video.
•
: In Playback mode, press to Play video. Press again to pause video playback
•
: In Playback mode, press to fast forward video. Press repeatedly to speed up video.
•
• : In Playback mode, press to stop video playback.
• In main viewing mode, press to stop DVR recording.
• :
Press to start/ resume recording. When the channel displays a red box with the letter "C",
he channel is recording.
t
• Menu / Esc: Opens the system menu / or press to exit a menu selection
3 Channel Controls for full screen view:
• Ch1/5: Press once to display channel 1. Press twice and press 1/5 t
• CH 2/6: Press once to display channel 2. Press twice and press 2/6 to view channel 6.
• CH3/7:Press once to display channel 3. Press twice and press 3/7 to view channel 7.
• CH4/8: Press once to display channel 4. Press twice and press 4/8 to view channel 8.
• Press to view video in channels in Quad view (channels 1-4 , 5-8), or split screen mode
(channels 1-8), To switch viewing modes, press the button repeatedly.
Contr
ols:
o view channel 5.
4 Navigation Buttons:
S: Press to move cursor up
•
•
T: Press to move cursor down
W: Press to move cursor left
•
X:Press to move cursor right
•
5 PTZ/ :
• Within system menus: Press to confirm a selection.
• In the main viewing mode, press to open the System Information window.
• In the main viewing mode, press and hold for 6 seconds to open the PTZ menu.
3
16-channel
3
1 2
4
5
1 IR Sensor: IR receiver for the remote control.
LED Indicators:
• PWR : Power LED
• HDD : Har
d disk activity LED
2 Menu & Playback Contr
•
: In Playback mode, press for reverse playback. Press repeatedly to speed up video.
•
: In Playback mode, press to Play video. Press again to pause video playback
: In Playback mode, press to fast forward video. Press repeatedly to speed up video.
•
• : In Playback mode, press to stop video playback.
• In main viewing mode, press to stop DVR recording.
• :
Press to start/ resume recording. When the channel displays a red box with the letter "C",
he channel is recording.
t
• Menu / Esc: Opens the system menu / or press to exit a menu selection
3 Cha
4 Navigation Buttons:
nnel Controls:
• Ch1 ~ Ch9: Pr
• To access channels 10 and greater: Press 0 for channel 10 or 1+0 for channel 10, 1+1 for
channel 11, 1+2 for channel 12 etc.
• Press to view video in channels in Quad view (channels 1-4 , 5-8, 9-16), or split screen
mode (channels 1-16), To switch viewing modes, press the button repeatedly.
S: Press to move cursor up
•
T: Press to move cursor down
•
W: Press to move cursor left
•
•
X:Press to move cursor right
ess to view channel in full screen mode.
ols:
5 PTZ/ :
• Within system menus: Press to confirm a selection.
• In the main viewing mode, press to open the System Information window.
• In the main viewing mode, press and hold for 6 seconds to open the PTZ menu.
4
Rear Panel
7
6
5
8
1
2
9
10
3
4
7
6
5
8
1
2
9
10
3
4
4-channel
8-channel
1 DC12V: Connect the included AC power adapter to turn on the DVR.
2 PTZ Block: Connect
the terminal wires for a PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) camera (not included)
3 LAN: Connect a CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable for local and remote connectivity.
4 USB Port
5 USB Mouse
6 VGA Output: Connect a V
7 Video Out: Outputs the D
cursor, and have full control of the system on a secondary monitor.
8 BNC Video
9 Audio Ou
10 Audio In: Connect
(Firmware upgrades): USB port for firmware upgrades / media backup.
port: Connect a USB mouse (included) for local system navigation.
GA monitor (not included) to view the system interface.
VR interface to a BNC connection. This allows you to see your mouse
IN: 4 Channel- Connect up to 4 cameras / 8 Channel - Connect up to 8 cameras.
t: Connect up to 2 output devices (i.e speakers).
up to 4 RCA audio-enabled cameras (not included).
5
Rear Panel
3
6
1
2
4
5 7
8
9
10
11
16-channel
1 BNC Video IN: Connect up to 16 cameras.
2 Main & Spot Video Out:
• Main: Outputs the D
cursor, and have full control of the system on a secondary monitor.
• Spot Video Out: Outputs the DVR interface to a BNC connection. This allows you to see the
DVR interface only, with no access to the mouse cursor.
VR interface to a BNC connection. This allows you to see your mouse
3 Audio In: Connect up
to 4 RCA audio-enabled cameras (not included). BNC to RCA connectors
required (not included).
4 Audio Ou
t: Connect up to 2 output devices (i.e speakers, not included). BNC to RCA
connectors required (not included).
5 Audio In (Channels 5-16): Connect up to 12
RCA audio-enabled cameras (not included) using
the audio harness cable (BNC to RCA connectors required, not included). For details, see
“Appendix J: Recording Audio” on page 115.
6 LAN: Connect a CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable for local and remote connectivity.
7 PTZ / Alarm Bl
8 On / Off Switch
9 VGA Output: Connect a V
10 USB Mouse port (top): Con
• USB Port (bottom): Connect
ock: Connect a PTZ camera and Alarm Devices (not included)
: Turns the DVR on or off.
GA monitor (not included) to view the system interface.
nect a USB mouse (included) for local system navigation.
a USB flash drive to upgrade the system firmware or as a media
device for video backup.
11 DC12V:
Connect the included AC power adapter to turn on the DVR.
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Basic Setup
Push and twist the BNC
connector clockwise to
secure it to the BNC port.
*8-channel model shown
*8-channel model shown
4/8 Channel Model
16 Channel Model
Connect the mouse to the
TOP usb port.
Basic Setup
Step 1: Connect the BNC cameras.
• Connect the BNC cameras to the BNC ports (labeled VIDEO INPUT) on the rear panel of the
system.
Step 2: Connect the mouse
• Connect a USB mouse to the USB port on the rear panel of the system.
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Basic Setup
*8-channel model shown
Ethernet Cable
VGA cable from
monitor
*8-channel model shown
TV Output
Connect a BNC to RCA
connector (not included) to
the VIDEO OUTPUT port
of the DVR
Connect a RCA cable between
the DVR and the television.
VGA Output
DC 12V connector
Step 3: Connect the Ethernet cable
• Connect the ethernet cable to the ethernet port on the rear panel of the system. Connect the
other end of the ethernet cable to a router on your network.
Step 4: Connect the display
• Connect the VGA cable (not included) from the monitor to the VGA port OR;
• Connect a BNC cable to the VIDEO OUTPUT BNC port using a BNC to RCA connector (not
included), and a RCA cable.
NOTE: If you have a monitor with DVI & VGA, you must use the VGA port. You cannot use a
DVI to VGA adapter.
Step 5: Connect the power adapter
• Connect the DC 12V connector to the system. Connect the end of the power adapter to a wall
socket or a surge protector.
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Basic Setup
By default, the system password is disabled. It is recommended that
you set up password protection. For details, see “Managing
Passwords” on page 29.
PTZ button
Step 6: Verify camera image
• Power on the cameras, and then verify the camera video quality before mounting the cameras
to a permanent location.
• Mount the cameras under a sheltered location. Always verify the outdoor rating of your camera
before installing it in a permanent location.
Step 7: Set the time
• Set the system time for accurate video time stamps. Videos with inaccurate times may not
be valid as surveillance evidence.
• For details on setting the system time, see “Setting the Date and Time” on page 20.
Default system password & port numbers
• The system requires a user name and password to log in to the system remotely.
• The system port numbers must be port forwarded to your router to log in to your system
remotely using a web browser or mobile device.
Local DVR user name and password
• None
Default ports for remote access
• Port 80 (W
eb port)
• Port 9000 (RTSP Media Streaming port)
• Port 1025 (Mobile Connectivity port)
Remote connectivity (LAN & Internet) to the DVR
• User Name: ad
• P
assword: none (left blank)
min
Mobile connectivity (i.e iPhone) to the DVR
• User Name: admin
Some internet service providers
block web port 80. If your provider
blocks this port, select a different
port for your system (e.g. 90).
For details, see “Changing the
DVR’s Media and Web Port” on
page 37.
To change the Mobile Connectivity
port on your system, see
“Configuring mobile connectivity
settings” on page 45.
It is important that these ports are
also forwarded in your router and
that you include it as the suffix to
your web address (e.g :90).
• Password: 0000
Quick access to system information
• To quickly open a window that displays vital system information, press the PTZ button on the
front panel of the system.
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Connecting Cameras
Top thread
(Ceiling mount, Wall mount)
Bottom thread
(Table mount)
Secure to ca mera thread
Camera model may not be exactly as shown.
Table Mount
Wall Mount Ceiling Mount
Camera model not be exactly as shown.
Connecting Cameras
Before you mount the cameras, test to ensure the cameras have no problems. Plan where
you will route the wiring for the camera, and where you will aim the camera.
Installation Tips
• Mount the camera where the lenses are away from direct and intense sunlight.
• Plan your cable wiring so that it does not interfere with power lines or telephone lines.
• Ensure that the camera wiring is not exposed, or easily cut.
• Adjust the camera angle so that it covers an area with high traffic.
• In "high-risk" locations, have multiple cameras point in the same area. This provides camera
redundancy if a camera malfunctions, or if a vandal attempts to damage the camera.
• Mount the camera in an area that is visible, but out of reach.
Camera Stand Installation
1 Mount the camera stand to the desired mounting surface. Choose a firm mounting surface.
NOTE: If you wish to mount the camera stand to drywall, it is recommended to use drywall
plugs (not included).
2 Attach the camera to the stand.
NOTE: There ar
thread for wall-mounts or ceiling mounts. Secure the stand to the bottom thread
for table-mounts or wall mounts.
e two connection points for certain cameras. Secure the stand to the top
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Connecting Cameras
BNC Extension cable
Female power connector
Digital Video Recorder
Male power connector
Connecting BNC Cameras
To install BNC cameras to your system:
1 Connect the male power connector on the BNC extension cable to the female power
c
onnector on the camera.
• Connect the BNC connector to the camera.
2 Connect the female power connector on the BNC extension cable to the power adapter.
•
Connect the BNC connector to the BNC port on the system.
3 Plug the power adapter to a power outlet.
Connecting and Removing BNC cables
BNC (Bayonet Nut Connector) is a special connector that locks on to the system port, and
cannot be accidently removed.
To connect or remove a BNC connector:
• Push the BNC connector firmly into the BNC port and simultaneously twist the connector
clockwise t
o tighten.
• To remove a BNC connector from a BNC port, push and simultaneously twist the connector
counter-clockwise to loosen the BNC connector.
11
Mouse Control
*8-channel model shown
4/8 Channel Model
Plug the mouse into the top USB port.
Plug the mouse into the top USB port
16 Channel Model
1 2
3
Mouse Control
The system is designed for mouse navigation. To use the mouse, connect the mouse to the
rear USB panel on the DVR.
1 Use the mouse
• Left-Button: Click t
d u r i n g l i v e v i e w i n g i n s p lit-screen, double-click
on a channel to view the selected channel in
full-screen.; double-click the channel again to
return to split-screen view
2 Right-B
• Click to open the Sub-Menu (see “Using the
Sub-Menu” on page
• In menus, use the right-button to exit menus.
3 Scroll-Wheel: N
12
tton:
u
buttons to perform the following:
o
function.
o select a menu option;
18.).
Remote Control (4 & 8 Channel)
1
2
3
4
5
*Audio capable cameras (not included) are required for audio
record ing and listen-in audio functionality.
TIP: When using the remote
control to enter password and
camera titles, select the field
using the navigation buttons,
press , and then press the
number buttons.
The remote control is the secondary input
device for navigating the system’s interface.
To use the remote control:
1 Number Keys (1 -9): Selects the desired
channel in full screen mode
0: Press 0 three times to switch between VGA
•
output and BNC Video Out output.
• : Changes view of system channel (i.e.
Channels 1-4, 5-8, split-screen etc.)
MENU: Opens the Main Menu. Within menus,
•
the MENU button is used to exit the menu.
Remote Control (4 & 8 Channel)
2 Navigation Cursors: Use the navigation
cursors to navigate the menu.
• : Confirms the selection in the menu.
• Press to access S yste m Info rmatio n
during live view.
3 SUB MENU: Opens the system sub menu.
4 MUTE: Mutes audio channel during live view
and playback.
5 Playback Controls:
: During playback, press repeatedly to
•
increase playback speed
: During playback, press repeatedly to
•
increase reverse playback speed
:
•
• In live view, press to open the Record
Search
• During playback, press to play video.
Menu
• :
• In live view, press to start sequence
. During playback, press to pause
view
video
• : Record: Press to resume recording
• : Pr
ess to stop recording.
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Remote Control (16 Channel)
1
2
3
4
5
5 PTZ Controls:
• Z+/Z- : Adjust camera Zoom.
• F+/F- : Adjust camera Focus.
• I+/I-: Adjust camera Iris.
• PTZ: Opens the PTZ menu.
• LOCK: Locks the system screen.
Remote Control (16 Channel)
The remote control is the secondary input
device for navigating the system’s interface.
To use the remote control:
1 REC: Starts system recording.
• SEARCH: Opens the Sear
• Number Keys (1 -0): Opens the desired
channel in full screen mode. Press 1+0 for
channel 10, 1+1 for channel 11 etc. Press
0 three times to change to BNC or VGA out.
• Display Mode: Press repeatedly to change
viewing modes (i.e. press once to swtich to
quad view (ch 1-4), press twice to view channel
5-8 etc.)
2x2 / 3x3 / 4x4 :Opens the window in grid
•
mode.
AUTO: Starts sequence view.
•
ch menu.
2 Navigation Cursors: Use the navigation
cursors to navigate the menu.
ENTER: Confirms the selection in the menu.
•
• Press to access System In formation during live
view.
3 MENU/ESC: Opens the Sub menu. Within
menus, the MENU button is used to exit the
menu.
• PIP: Opens the picture-in-picture view.
TE: Mutes audio channel during live
• MU
view and playback.
4 Playback Contr
FWD: During playback, press repeatedly to
•
increase playback speed
REW: During playback, press repeatedly to
•
increase reverse playback speed
PLAY:
•
• In live view, press to open the Record
Search
• During playback, press to play video.
STOP: Press to stop recording.
•
Menu
• PAUSE/FRAME:
• Press to pause video during playback
• Press repeatedly to play frame by
frame duri
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ls:
o
ng pl
ayback
Starting the System
16-Channel model
Initial startup screen
ATTENTION: By default, passwords are disabled on the system. You do not need to
enter a password when accessing any system menus. For security purposes, it is
highly recommended to enable passwords on the system using the Password Menu.
For details, see “Managing Passwords” on page 29.
Password menu
Starting the System
To power the system ON:
• 4/8 Channel: Connect
• 16- Channel : Press I on the power switch on the rear panel of the system.
At startup, the system performs a basic system check and runs an initial loading sequence.
After a few moments, the
the power cable to the DC 12V port on the rear panel.
system loads a live display view.
To power the system OFF:
• 4/8 Channel: Unplug the power cord from the rear panel of the system. Unplug the power cord.
• 16 Channel: Press O on the power switch on the rear panel of the system. Unplug the power
cord.
Password
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Starting the System
4/8 channel
16 channel
Stop button ( )
Stop button ( )
8 channel model shown
Restoring the system’s resolution if you see a blank screen
If you see a blank screen on your monitor after turning on your system, the DVR’s output
resolution may be higher than what your monitor supports. Follow the steps below to
restore the DVR’s default resolution to 1024 x 768.
Prerequisite:
• Ensure video and power connections to the monitor and DVR are properly connected.
To restore the DVR’s default resolution:
1 Whil
e the system is on, press and hold the Stop button ( ) on
the system restarts. The system will ’beep’, then restart with the default resolution
of 1024 x 768.
NOTE: If your system resolution is already in 1024 x 768, pressing and holding the Stop
ton will not restart the system.
but
the system’s front panel until
Adjusting the DVR’s Output Resolution
For details on configuring the DVR’s output resolution, see “Configuring System Video and
Audio settings” on page 49.
NOTE: When adjus
selected resolution. If you select an output resolution greater than what your monitor
supports, you may have to restart the DVR using the steps above.
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ting the DVR’s output resolution, ensure your monitor supports the
Using the Onscreen Display
C
M
C
C
1. Date & Time
2. Record Status
3. Channel number /
Channel Title
Tip:
If you can’t see your mouse cursor on screen:
You may have switched output modes from VGA to BNC. By default, the DVR outputs
to VGA mode at 1024 x 768 resolution.
How To Change Video Outputs
Front Panel Remote
4/8 Channel Press and hold the
Rewind button for 6
seconds.
Press
0 three times.
16 Channel
Press and hold 0 for 6
seconds.
Press 0 three times.
Using the Onscreen Display
Use the system’s graphical onscreen display to navigate menus and configure options and
settings.
1 Date & Time: Display
2 Record Status:
recording); M=motion recording
3 Channel n
channel number to a title, see “Changing the channel name” on page 34.
umber
s the date and time on the system
Displays the current recording status of the system: C=continuous (normal
/ Channel title: Displays channel number or channel title. To rename the
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Using the Onscreen Display
Main video screen
PIP screen #1
PIP screen #2
Main video screen
PIP #1
1x1
1x2
Using the Sub-Menu
When using the mouse, use the Sub-Menu to access several system options, including the
Main Menu and PTZ control.
To open the Sub-Menu:
e
1 Right-click anywher
on the remote.
onscreen OR press the Sub Menu button (4/8 ch.) / MENU button (16ch.)
2 Select one of the following options:
• MAIN MENU: Opens the main
system menu.
• Multi-Pics: Displays the option to view channels in split screen mode.
• PTZ: Opens the PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) camera menu.
• PIP: Displays video images within a secondary picture frame (Picture in Picture). Select from
1x1 or 1x2 PIP viewing modes. Click the PIP or Main video screen repeatedly to switch different
channels.
• Rec Search: Opens the Record Search menu that allows you to search for videos.
• Mute On: Mutes the selected channel from outputting audio
• Manual Rec: Starts system recording. A "C" symbol appears in the channel to indicate
recording.
• Start Seq: Displays each channel on a rotational "sequence". For example, the system will
display channel 1 in full screen mode, then channel 2 etc.
• Start Cruise: Starts camera cruise (PTZ cameras only, not included)
• VGA to BNC Out: Outputs the display and mouse cursor to the BNC OUT port in the rear panel.
3 T
o close the Sub-Menu, click anywhere onscreen.
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Using the Onscreen Display
Virtual Keyboard
Using the Virtual Keyboard
Mouse Only
When using the mouse, you can input certain values using the onscreen virtual keyboard.
You will need to use the Virtual Keyboard when entering
To use the Virtual Keyboard:
1 Click on an option or field, such as the User ID
opens.
and Password fields. The Virtual Keyboard
your User ID and Password.
• Click Shift t
• Click
• Click to Backspace/Delete.
• Click Enter to enter your selection.
• Click ESC to close the virtual keyboard.
o switch between upper and lowercase letters.
to move the cursor between letters.
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Setting the Date and Time
It is highly recommended to set the date and time when first
setting up your system.
Inaccurate time stamps may render your footage unusable for
court evidence.
Date/Time
Advance
If the system will not have
access to the internet, you
must manually configure
DST by clicking the DST
Setting button. For
details, see “Adjusting the
system time and DST
(Daylight Saving Time)
Settings” on page 47.
To set the date and time:
1 Right-click anywhere on
• The Main Menu opens.
the screen to open the Sub-Menu and select MAIN MENU.
2 Click Adv
3 Configure the following:
• Date: Ent
• Date Format: SelectMM/DD/YYYY or , DD/MM/YYYY, or YYYY/MM/DD
• Time: Enter the time, select AM or PM
• Time Format: Use the drop-down menu and select 12HOURS or 24HOURS
• NTP: Select ON to enable automatic DST (Daylight Saving Time)
• Time Zone: Select your local time zone
• NTP SERVER: Select the time server that will keep track of DST settings. A constant internet
connection is required for the NTP server feature to function.
ance>Date/Time.
er the month, date and year
4 Click APPL
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Y and then click UPDATE NOW to save your settings.
Recording
C
.
M
ATTENTION: Audio capable cameras (not included) or self-powered microphones
are required in order to record audio on the system.
*8-channel model shown
Connect an RCA
audio cable into
the AUDIO INPUT
ports.
By default, the system is set to immediately record video from connected cameras in
Continuous Recording Mode.
• Recording—Continuous: Normal, continuous r
You can set the system to stop recording once the hard drive is full, or to continually record
by overwriting previously
settings” on page 42.
recorded data. For more details, see “Configuring Hard Drive
ecording
Event Recording
The system also includes motion recording:
• Record
ing—Motion: The system records when motion is detected by the camera
Recording Audio
The system can also record audio for each channel (
your respective model
To enable audio recording:
1 Connect the BNC video cable from the camera
o one of the BNC ports on the rear panel of the
t
system. For example, connect the camera to
BNC port 1.
).
4/8/16 audio channels depending on
2 Connect the RCA audio cable from the camera
3 Open the Main Menu and click RE
4 Under AUDIO, select ENABLE.
5 Click APPLY.
6 Click EX
o the corresponding audio channel. Following
t
the example in step 1, you would connect the
cable to audio port 1.
CORD.
IT in all menus until all windows are closed.
NOTE: 16-channel models r
Recording Audio” on page 115.
equire an audio-harness. For details, see “Appendix J:
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Playback
Playback
Select channel to play back
Date field
Time block
Playback
View recorded video on the system through the Search Menu.
To begin playback:
1 Right-click anywhere onscr
NOTE: When you first open the Search Menu, it displays the current month and date.
een and select Rec Search.
2 Click Playback to playback the last minute of recorded video (Quick Search).
or
3 In the CH drop-do
4 In the Date field, enter the month and date using the Virtual Keyboard (mouse only).
5 Click Sear
events) and green (normal recording).
6 Select a date in the Date field.
7 Select the time in the time block.
8 Select the channel that you wish to play back.
9 Click Play to
wn menu, select a specific channel or select ALL.
ch. Recorded events on the system appear in red (alarm events—include motion
begin viewing video.
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Onscreen Playback Controls
Playback controls
Reverse playback
Frame by frame
Play
Slow Motion
Fast Forward
To use the onscreen playback controls:
1 Move the mouse slightly to display the onscreen playback c
playback control buttons on the remote control or front panel of the system.
ontrols. You can also use the
Playback
2 Click the VCR-like controls to play, pause, fas
3 Drag the slider to adjust the volume (audio capa
t forward, rewind, and slow down playback.
ble camera required, not included). Select the
box to mute the audio.
4 Click X t
o quit playback and return to the Search menu.
Backing Up Video
After you have searched for the desired video clip, you can back up a segment of the video.
To back up video:
1 Right-click anywhere onscr
2 In the CH drop-down menu, select a specific channel or select ALL.
3 In the Date field, enter the month and date using the Virtual Keyboard (mouse only).
4 Click Search.
Recorded events on the system appear in red (alarm events—include motion
events) and green (normal recording).
5 Select a date that you wish to back up in the Date field.
een and select Rec Search.
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Playback
Backup
Select checkbox
Select video type
Backup
NOTE: To change the duration of how often a file is "packaged", see
“Configuring Backup File Duration (Pack Duration)” on page 36.
6 Click the Backup button.
7 In the Type drop-down menu, select the type of recording you wish to back up. Select from
N
ormal or Alarm recordings.
8 Click Pr
ev or Next to scroll through the list of videos. The videos are named by time. Videos
are "packed" into 15 minute - 60 minute increments.
9 Click the checkbo
10 Insert a blank USB memor
11 Click Backup. W
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beside the video you wish to back up.
x
y drive into the USB port in the rear panel of the system.
ait for the backup to finish before removing the USB memory drive.
Viewing Backed Up Video
Click + and then
click Files.
To view the downloaded video, you must install the Lorex Player 10 software.
To install the playback software:
1 Insert the software disc in your computer’s CD/DVD rom drive.
Playback
2 Locate the Lor
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install Lorex Player 10.
4 When installation finishes, double-click the Lorex Player icon on your desktop to open the
ogram.
pr
To load a video with Lorex Player 10:
1 Click the + butt
NOTE: Click FOLDER to l
ex Player 10 software from the CD installation wizard.
on, and then click FILES.
oad an entire folder with video files.
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Playback
Open
Double-click video file to
begin playback
Play
Pause
Stop
Rewind
Fast
Forward
Step forward 1 frame
Take screen shot
Volume
Video Slider
2 Locate the directory of the video file. Select the file and then click Open.
3 Double-click the video file in the file column on the right to watch the video.
Playback Navigation
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Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files
Open
Open
The DVR saves its backup files as proprietary video files. To share these files, you must
convert them into .AVI files. Note that the AVI generator can also back up audio in
audio-enabled cameras.
To install the AVI converter:
1 Insert
the software disc in your computer’s CD/DVD rom drive.
Playback
2 Locate the AV
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install AVI Generator.
To
start the AVI Generator:
1 Double-click the AV
2 Click Open and then l
I Generator software from the CD installation wizard.
I Generator shortcut on the desktop ( ).
ocate the backed up video file on your hard drive.
3 Select the desired file and then click Open.
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Playback
Save As
Enter file name
Save
Start
4 Click Save As.
5 Select the video directory of where you want the AVI fil
a desired file name. Click Save.
ick Start to begin the
6 Cl
file conversion.
e to output. In the filename field, enter
7 Click OK onc
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e the file conversion is complete.
Managing Passwords
ATTENTION: By default, passwords are disabled on the system. You will not need a password to log in
or access menus. You will not need a password to access your system using the browser-based
remote software.
User
Setting
Advance
Managing Passwords
When you first startup your system, you are technically logged in as the ADMIN. The
system employs two user authorities connected to the system---ADMIN and USER.
• ADMIN—administrator: Has full control of the system, and can change both administrator and user
passwords and enable/disable password checking
• USER—normal user: only has access to live viewing, search, playback, and other limited authorities
For security reasons, it is highly recommended to enable passwords on your system. If you
and
enable passwords, you must select a 6-digit USER password
password. By default, the system password is disabled.
Changing The System Password
You can change the system password of the ADMIN and the USER from the User/Setting
menu.
To open the USER/SETTING menu:
1 Right-click anywhere onscreen to open the Sub-Menu and select MAIN MENU.
a 6-digit ADMIN
2 Click Advance>USER
SETTING.
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Managing Passwords
Select checkbox
Edit
To change the ADMIN password:
1 Beside admin, sel
ect the checkbox under SEL.
2 Click the Ed
it button. The User Password Setup window opens.
3 Configure the following:
• Beside th
• Beside PAS
e PASSWORD ENABLE drop-down menu, select ENABLE.
SWORD, enter your desired 6-digit password using the mouse.
• Beside CONFIRM, re-enter the 6-digit password.
4 Click APPL
5 Click EX
Y to save your settings and then click EXIT.
IT in each menu until all windows are closed.
Use your new password to log in to the system and access system menus.
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Managing Passwords
Select "SEL" checkbox beside desired user.
Changing User Settings and Authority
You can add multiple users to the system. Each user can have different privileges in the
system.
To add a user to the system, and edit user preferences:
1 Right-click anywhere onscreen to open the Sub-Menu and select MAIN MENU.
2 Click System>User Setting.
3 In the User Setup windo
4 Click Edit. The user pass
w, select the SEL checkbox beside the user name of your choice.
word window opens.
5 Configure th
• In the USER ENABLE drop-down menu, select ENABLE.
• Beside
• In the PASSWORD ENABLE drop-down menu, select ENABLE.
• Beside the PASSWORD field, enter the desired 6-digit numeric password.
• Beside CONFIRM, re-enter the 6-digit numeric password.
• Click APPLY to save your settings.
6 Click EXIT to return
e following:
USER NAME, enter the desired user name.
to the Use Setup window.
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Managing Passwords
Select the checkbox beside the
user you wish to configure
Authority
7 Select the SEL checkbox beside the user you recently added, and then click AUTHORITY.
8 Select the menu items you want the user to have access to.
9 Click APPL
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Y and then EXIT to save your settings.
Using the Main Menu
1
2
3
4
5
6
Using the Main Menu
To open the Main Menu:
• Right-click anywhere onscreen to open the Sub-Menu and select MAIN MENU (mouse onl
or press the MENU button on the remote control or front panel of the system.
NOTE: If passwords are enabled on the system, you need to enter the 6-digit numerical password to
open the Main Menu.
y),
1 Display: Configure system display options (i.e Color saturation, Camera title)
2 Record: Con
disable audio recording. *Audio recording requires audio-enabled cameras (not included).
3 Ne
4 Search: Sear
5 Device: Configure
6 Advance: Configur
twork: Configur
figure recording parameters (quality, resolution), set record modes, and enable/
e system network settings (i.e. DDNS)
ch for recorded video and log files on the system.
mobile device connectivity, hard drive, ptz and motion settings.
e date/time, system password, system information and language.
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Using the Main Menu
Right-click>Main Menu>Display
To open the Display menu:
Channel drop-down menu
Display
The display menu allows you
to configure DVR image
settings, and general
settings on how your DVR displays
names and titles on screen.
Tip: When you want to apply th
to multiple channels, click the "Copy
To" drop-down menu, and select All.
Click the Copy button to copy the setting
across all channels.
Changing the channel name
1 In the Channel drop-down menu, select
the channel that you wish to re-name.
e setting
Adjusting the image color
1 Click the Setup button. The Color Setup
window opens.
2 Drag the slider to adjust the color values
r the following: Hue, Brightness,
fo
Contrast, Saturation.
ick A
3 Cl
pply to save your settings.
Enabling Covert Recording
Covert Recording blanks out the screen
so that it seems as if the system is not
recording.
2 Double-click the field beside Name. Use
the
mouse to enter in the new channel
name.
3 Click Apply
to save your settings.
Changing the position of the
channel name
1 In the Position drop-down menu, select
one of the following:
• U-L : Upper left hand corner
• D-L: Lo
• U-R: Upper right hand corner
• D-R: Lower right hand corner
2 Click Apply
wer right hand corner
to save your settings.
To enable covert recording:
1 In the Channel drop-down menu, select
e channel you wish to apply covert
th
recording to.
2 In the Covert drop-down menu, select
En
able.
3 Click A
pply to save your settings.
Configuring the Time and
Recording Time display
To add/remove the time stamp in the
system display:
1 In the Show
enable or disable.
2 In the Record Time drop-down menu,
sel
ect enable or disable.
3 Cl
ick A
Time drop-down menu, select
pply to save your settings.
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Using the Main Menu
Right-click>Main Menu>Record
To open the Record menu:
Record drop-down menu
C
Record
The Record menu allows you
to configure scheduled
recording, recording
resolution, and image quality settings.
Tip: When you want to apply the settin
to multiple channels, click the "Copy
To" drop-down menu, and select All.
Click the Copy button to copy the setting
across all channels.
Enabling / disabling channels
from recording
To en able/ disable channels from
recording:
1 In the Channel drop-down menu, select
the
channel you wish to enable / disable
recording.
g
Adjusting Recording Quality
Adjusting recording quality allows you
to customize which cameras will record
in more detail. This allows you to
conserve storage space.
To configure recording quality:
1 Click the Quality
from Best, Better, or Good.
2 Click Apply
To configure recording frame rates:
1 Click the F
and select Fixed or Manual.
• If you select Fixed, beside the Resolution
drop-do
CIF.
• Click Apply to save your settings.
OR
• If you select Manual, click the Frame Rate
button that appears. A Set FPS window will
appear.
rame Rate drop-down menu,
wn menu, select from D1, HD1 or
drop-down menu. Select
to save your settings.
2 Click Recor
Enable or Disable.
3 Click A
When you disable recording, the
recording symbol ( )disappears
from channel view.
d drop-down menu, and select
pply to save your settings.
a. In the CIF drop-down menu, select the
esolution (choose
r
b. In the frame-rate drop-down menu,
sele
ct the desired frame rate (choose
from 1 ~ 30 frames).
c. The FPS counter near the top of the
w
windo
have left to allocate additional frames to
channels.
d. Click A
indicates how many frames you
pply to save your settings.
from D1, HD1 or CIF).
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Enabling / Disabling audio
Select recording type: Alarm, Continuous or No Record
Pack Duration
recording
Audio recording requires
audio-enabled cameras (not included).
Depending on your DVR model, you will
have a different number of Audio-In
ports.
To enable / disable audio recording:
e
1 Beside th
select the channel that you wish to enable/
disable audio recording.
2 Beside the
Enable or Disable.
3 Click Ap
Channel drop-down menu,
Audio drop-down menu, select
ply to save your settings.
a. In the CH drop-down menu, select the
channel that
setting to.
b. Select the type of recording you wish to
apply: Alarm, Continuous, or No
Rec
ord.
c. Drag your mouse cursor to select the
time and day y
settings to. The grid changes colors as
you apply the setting.
Optional: Under
drop-down menu, select the day that you
wish to apply the setting to, and then
click Copy. For example, you may want
to copy the setting to Mondays through
Thursdays only.
you wish to apply the
ou wish to apply the
the Co
py and To
Adjusting Recording Modes
(Continuous/Schedule/ Alarm
Recording)
To adjust recording modes:
1 In the Channel drop-down menu, select
channel you wish to configure.
the
2 Beside the Rec
select Continuous or Schedule.
• If you select Scheduled recording, click the
Schedul
Schedule Setup window opens.
ord Mode drop-down menu,
e but
ton that appears. A Record
d. Click Apply to save your changes.
Configuring Backup File
Duration (Pack Duration)
The "Pack Duration" refers to the
duration of a backed up file in the
system. By default, a recording is
"packaged" into 15 minute video files.
To change the file "Pack Time":
a
1 In the P
select the desired "Pack Time" duration (
15~60 minutes).
2 Click Apply
ck Duration drop-down menu,
to save your settings.
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Network
Right-click>Main Menu>Network
To open the Network menu:
Enter the desired Media Port
Remote Control Navigation Tips
To navigate to the lower
portion of the Network
Setup menu using a
remote control, press
the up cursor repeatedly
until you select the
desired menu selection.
The Network menu allows
you to configure the system’s
DDNS and network settings.
Configuring Network type : DHCP
& Static IP
The system has the ability to operate in
DHCP mode and Static IP mode.
DHCP allows the router to assign an IP
to the DVR. Static IP mod
the DVR. Fixing an IP of the DVR
ensures that the IP will not change.
To configure DHCP and Static IP
settings:
1 In the TYPE drop-do
or Static. If you select DHCP, the router
automatically assigns an IP to your DVR.
e fixes the IP of
wn menu, select DHCP
Changing the DVR’s Media and
Web Port
The DVR’s Default media port is 9000.
The default web port is 80. You must
port forward the Media Port and Web
port to your router for remote access.
To change the default Media po
Web port:
1 Click the field bes
port 9000). Enter the desired media port.
ide Media Port (default
rt and
• If you select Static, click the field beside
IP Addres
your choice.
• Enter your custom NetMask, Gateway,
DNS1 and DNS2 using the mouse.
• You must assign the IP in your router that
you wish to make static. For example, if
you assign 192.168.2.89 as the static IP in
the DVR, you must assign 192.168.2.89 in
your router as a static IP as well. Consult
your router’s user’s manual for details.
ick A
2 Cl
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s, and enter in the IP address of
pply to save your settings.
2 Click the field beside WEB Port (def
port 80. Enter the desired web port.
3 Click Apply
to save your settings.
ault
Using the Main Menu
DDNS Setup button
Select Enable
Configuring DDNS settings
DDNS allows you to remotely connect to
your system remotely. You must create
a DDNS account, and enter your DDNS
settings into the system before you can
remotely view your system.
For details on creating a DDNS account,
see “Remote Connectivity” on page 53.
To configure the system DDNS
settings:
1 Click the DD
bottom of the Network Setup window.
NS Set
up button near the
Auto Port Forwarding
The Auto Port Forwarding feature
opens the required ports in your router
without configuring your router.
NOTE: The Auto Port Forwarding
f
eature may not work for all
routers. If the Auto Port
Forwarding feature does not
work, you must manually open
the ports in your router.
NOTE: F
To port forward using the Auto Port
Forward feature:
1 From the Network Setup menu, enter the
des
port field.
or a complete list of routers
c
ompatible with the Auto Port
Forwarding feature, see
“Appendix F: Assigning A Static
IP To Your DVR” on page 108.
ired ports in the Media Port and Web
2 Configure th
• DDNS : Select Enabl
• Server: Select LOREXDDNS (default).
• Host Name: Enter the first portion of your
DDNS sub-domain name. For example, if
your domain name is
tomsmith.lorexddns.net, enter only
tomsmith in the blank field.
• User Name: Enter your DDNS user name.
• Password: Enter your DDNS password.
• Click Apply to save your settings.
e following:
e
2 Beside the
drop-down menu, select Enable.
3 Click A
router.
Auto Port Forwarding
pply to open the ports in your
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Using the Main Menu
Right-click>Main Menu>Search
To open the Search menu:
Playback
Use the video control
buttons to manipulate
video playback.
Search
The Search menu allows you
to search for archived video
on your system.
Video Playback
You can quickly view events that
occurred 1 minute ago using the Search
menu. This can be useful if an event just
occurred, and you want quick access to
video footage that was recorded a
minute earlier.
To playback video 1 minute ago:
1 Right-click in the
click REC Search.
main menu, and then
Video Playback Controls
Move the mouse slightly to display the
onscreen playback c
ontrols. You can
also use the playback control buttons
on the remote control or front panel of
the system.
2 Click Playback.
NOTE: Alarm recordings appear as RED in
the sear
3 Sel
playback, and
ch calendar.
ect the channel that you wish to
then press Play.
• Drag the slider to adjust the volume (audio
c
pable camera required, not included).
a
Select the box to mute the audio.
• Click X to quit playback and return to the
Search menu.
To search for video:
1 In the CH drop-down menu, select a
sp
ecific channel or select ALL.
2 In the Date field, ent
er the month and date
using the Virtual Keyboard (mouse only).
3 Click Sear
ch. Recorded events on the
system appear in red (alarm events—
include motion events) and green (normal
recording).
4 Select a date in the Date field.
5 Select the time in the time block.
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Using the Main Menu
Play button
Backup
Type drop-down menu
Select file you wish to back up
6 Select the channel that you wish to play
back and then press Play to begin
playback.
Backing Up Video
After you find the event using the
Search menu, write down the time so
that you can archive the video into a USB
flash drive.
6 Click the Backup bu
tton.
7 In the Type drop-down menu, select the
t
ype of recording you wish to back up.
Select from Normal or Alarm recordings.
To back up video:
1 Right-click anywher
e onscr
een and select
Rec Search.
2 In the CH drop-down menu, select a
sp
ecific channel or select ALL.
3 In the Date field, ent
er the month and date
using the Virtual Keyboard (mouse only).
4 Click Sear
ch. Recorded events on the
system appear in red (alarm events—
include motion events) and green (normal
recording).
5 Select a date that you wish to back up in
the Dat
e field.
8 Click Pre
v or Next to scroll through the list
of videos. The videos are named by time.
Videos are "packed" into 15 minute - 60
minute increments.
9 Click the checkbo
x beside the video you
wish to back up.
10 Insert a blank USB memory driv
USB port in the rear panel of the system.
e into the
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11 Click Backup. Wait for the backup to finish
before removing the USB memory drive.
Viewing Archived Video
For details on viewing archived video,
see “Viewing Backed Up Video” on
page 25.
Using the Main Menu
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Using the Main Menu
Right-click>Main Menu>Device
To open the Device menu:
HDD
Device
The Device menu allows you
to configure hard drive,
alarm, PTZ, Mobile and
................Motion settings.
The Device menu contain the following
sub-menus:
• HDD
• Alarm
• PTZ
• Mobil
• Motion
e
To set the hard drive recording mode
(loop or
linear):
1 Click HDD.
2 Click the
checkbo
x under Select to choose
the drive you wish to configure.
3 In the Overwrit
drop-menu, select AUTO
e
for the system to continually loop the
recording (recommended).
• If desired, select the duration you want the
hard
drive to store the content for "linear"
recording. Select from 1hr ~ 90 days.
Configuring Hard Drive settings
To format the hard drive:
1 From the Device menu, click HD
2 Click the
checkbox under Select to choose
the drive you wish to reformat.
3 Cl
4 When the warning windo
ick Fo
rmat HDD.
w appears, click
OK. Wait for the system to format the hard
drive.
D.
4 Click Apply
to save your settings.
To format a USB memory stick:
1 Insert a USB memory
stick into the rear
panel of the system.
2 Click HDD.
3 Under the Select checkbo
memory drive.
4 Click Fo
mat USB.
r
x, select the USB
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Using the Main Menu
Alarm
Select this checkbox to enable Motion
Detection alarms.
Configuring Alarm Settings
The Alarm settings menu allows you to
configure how the system behaves
when it detects motion, video loss, or a
full hard drive.
Prerequisites:
in your recording schedule. For details,
see “Adjusting Recording Modes
(Continuous/Schedule/ Alarm
Recording)” on page 36.
To enable/disable the system buzzer:
rom the Device menu, click Alarm.
1 F
Enable Alarm recording
• If you enable the buzzer, select the type of
ents you want to trigger the DVR from
ev
sending out an event:
• HDD Loss : System beeps when the
hard
drive error occurs
• HDD Space : System beeps when the
hard
drive space is low
• Video Loss: System beeps when the
syst
em does not detect video from a
camera
Adjusting Post recording Duration:
1 In the P
st Record drop-down menu,
o
select ON.
2 In the Pos
t Recording drop-down menu,
select the duration of the post recording
(30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5
minutes).
Post recording is the time the DVR
continues to r
ecord after an event has
occurred. For example, if the system
detects a motion event, it will continue to
record, and mark the video as an alarm
event, 1 minute after the event has
occurred.
2 In the Buzzer drop-down menu, select ON/
OFF t
o enable or disable the system
"buzzer" (beep).
To enable Motion Detection
notifications:
1 Beside MD
Alarm, sel
ect the check box to
enable a motion detection alarm.
2 Select the Email
check box to receive
e-mail notifications when the system
detects motion.
NOTE: Email
notific
ation setup is
required.
• Select the Fu
ll Screen check box so that
the system goes into full screen mode
when motion is detected.
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Using the Main Menu
Email Setup
Default
Setting up E-mail Notification
The system can send e-mail
notifications when it detects motion, or
when an alarm parameter triggers. The
16 channel model sends e-mail
notifications if an alarm block device
triggers (i.e. motion sensor detects
movement).
To set up e-mail notification:
ick the Email Setup button.
1 Cl
For example, if you select a 3 minute
interval, the DVR will send out e-mail
notifications every 3 minutes until the DVR
stops detecting motion / alarm. The DVR
will only send out notifications when it
detects motion/alarm triggers.
3 Click Apply
to save your settings.
If you want to use Lorex’s e-mail
server:
1 In the Email dr
op-down menu, select
Default.
2 From the drop-down menu, select from:
• Enable: Uses cus
tom e-mail server
settings.
• Disable: Disables e-mail notification.
• Default: Uses the Lorex e-mail server to
send out alarm notifications. This is the
recommended selection.
If you select "Enable", and want to use
yo
ur own e-mail server, configure the
following:
• SSL: Sel
ect ON/OFF to enable/disable
Secure Socket Layer protocol
• SMTP Port: Enter your SMTP address
• SMTP Server: Enter your SMTP Server
• Sender: Enter the sender e-mail address.
This can be any address of your choice
• Password: Enter your e-mail server’s
password
• Receiver: Enter the recipient’s e-mail
address
• Interval: Enter the interval the DVR waits
before sending a new e-mail notification.
2 In the Sender field, enter the e-mail
addr
ess of the sender. This can be any
e-mail address of your choice.
3 In the Receiver field, enter the e-mail
addr
ess you want the DVR to send alarm
notifications to.
4 In the Inte
rval drop-down menu, enter the
Duration the DVR must wait before
sending out a new notification.
y
5 Click Appl
6 Click the TEST
to save your settings.
button to send out a test
e-mail.
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Using the Main Menu
PTZ
Mobile
To configure PTZ settings:
1 From the Device menu, click PTZ.
2 Configure the following according to your
Z camera’s specifications:
PT
• Channel: Sel
camera is connected to.
• Protocol: Select from Pelco-D or Pelco-P
• Bauder rate: Select the PTZ camera’s
baude rate
• Data Bits: Select from 5~8 data bits.
• Stop Bits: Select from 1 or 2 stop bits.
• Parity: Se lect from None, Odd, Even, Mark
or Space.
• Cruise: Select On to enable PTZ cruise.
• Address: Enter the PTZ camera’s address
ect the channel the
PTZ
Configuring mobile connectivity
settings
To remotely view your DVR using a
mobile device, you must port forward
the mobile port (by default port 1025) to
your router, and enter the mobile port
number in the DVR.
To configure mobile connectivity
settings:
rom the Device menu, click Mo
1 F
2 Enter a new user name and password if
ou want to change your mobile login
y
password. By default, the user name is
admin, and the password is 0000.
bile.
Use the Copy To drop-down menu to
the PTZ settings to multiple
copy
channels.
3 Click A
pply to save your settings.
• The default Mobile port is 1025. This
be port forwarded on your router to enable
remote access.
o change the Mobile port, click the field
3 T
beside
Server Port to enter a new port.
must
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Using the Main Menu
Motion
De-activated (Black)
Activated (Red)
Red box indicates an alarm / motion event
To configure Motion settings:
1 From the Device menu, click Mo
tion.
2 Configure the following:
• Channel: Select the channel y
ou wish to
apply the settings to.
• Motion Detect: Select Enable to activate
motion detection.
• Sensitivity: Select the sensitivity of the
motion detection trigger. The greater the
number, the greater the sensitivity.
• Area: Click Setup to open a motion
detection grid. The motion detection grid
allows you to select the area of where you
want the system to monitor motion.
To configure the Motion Area grid:
1 Drag the mouse cursor over the area
ere you want to disable motion
wh
detection.
NOTE: By defa
ult, the entire screen has
motion activation selected.
• Areas marked with red boxes indicate
motion dete
ction is activated.
• Areas marked with black boxes indicate
motion detection is de-activated.
2 Right-click to e
3 Click Apply t
xit the window.
o save your settings.
When you search for a video, the system
will mark the search calend
ar with red
boxes to indicate that motion occurred
on that particular day.
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Using the Main Menu
Right-click> Main Menu>Advance
To open the Advance menu:
Advance
The Advance menu allows
you to configure system
date/time, password, screen
resolution, language, and system
maintenance schedules.
The Advance menu contains the
following sub-men
• Date/Time:
time
• User Setting: Add and edit users who can
access the system, and user and system
passwords
• A/V Setup: Configure system resolution
and channel privacy settings.
• Language: Change the system language
• Information: Display system hardware
and network information
• System: Configure system maintenance
schedules, and perform firmware
upgrades
us:
Configure the system date and
Adjusting the system time and
DST (Daylight Saving Time)
Settings
To change the system time :
1 From the Advance menu, click
Da
te / Time.
2 Configure the
• Date:
• Date Format: SelectMM/DD/YYYY or , DD/
MM/YYYY, or YYYY/MM/DD
• Time: Enter the time, select AM or PM
• Time Format: Use the drop-down menu
and select 12HOURS or 24HOURS
• Time Zone: Select your local time zone
• NTP: Select ON to enable automatic DST
(Daylight Saving Time)
• NTP Server: Select the desired NTP
server to keep track of your system time.
Enter the month, date and year
following:
3 Click APPLY
to save your settings.
If your system does not have access to
th
e internet, but you require to set DST
for the system:
1 Click the DST Setting
and then click UPDATE NOW
button.
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2 Configure the following:
Select checkbox
• Daylight Saving Time:
Select Enable
• Time Offset: Select how many hours the
time should move forward or backward
• Daylight Saving Time Mode:
• Start Time: Select the Month, day, and
time DST begins.
• End Time: Select the Month, day, and time
DST ends.
3 Click A
pply to save your settings.
Configuring User Settings
The User Settings menu allows you to
add users, and edit
user and admin
passwords for the system.
4 Configure the
• User Enable: Sel
following:
ect ENABLE to add the
user.
• User name: Click the blank field to enter
a desired user name.
• Password Enable: Select ENABLE to
enable a login password for the user.
• Password: Enter your password.
• Confirm: Re-enter the same password to
confirm your password selection.
5 Click Apply t
o save your settings.
Editing User Menu Authority:
1 Click User Se
tting from the Advance
menu.
To create a new user:
1 Click User Setting fr
menu.
2 Click the check bo
x under "SEL" beside
the user that you wish to add.
3 Click Ed
it to open the user settings
window.
om the Advance
2 Click the check
box under "SEL" beside
the user that you wish to edit.
3 Click AUTHORIT
Y. Select the menus that
you want the user to have access to.
4 Click Apply
to save your settings.
To edit a User or Admin password:
1 Click User Se
tting from the Advance
menu.
2 Click the check
box under "SEL" beside
the user or admin account you wish to
change the password for.
3 In the Pa
ssword Enable drop-down menu,
select ENABLE.
4 In the Password and Confirm fields, enter
w password of your choice.
the ne
5 Click Apply
to save your settings.
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Using the Main Menu
4/8 channel A/V menu.
16 channel A/V menu.
Configuring System Video and
Audio settings
The A/V Setup menu allows you to
configure the system’s video output
settings, and system volume.
To adjust the system’s audio output
volume
1 From the Advance menu, click A/
2 Click the Volume button.
:
V Setup.
• Video System: Sel
• Video Output (16 ch. only): Select the port
the video will output from. Select from the
MAIN-OUT port or the SPOT OUT port.
• View Setup (16 ch. only): For details, see
“Appendix M: Assigning camera channels
(16 Ch. only)” on page 120.
• Init. DEV (16 ch. only): Select the output
device that the mouse cursor appears on.
Select from V OUT for the mouse cursor to
appear in the BNC Output, VGA for the
mouse cursor to appear in VGA output.
• VGA Resolution: Select the VGA output
resolution. By default, the resolution is set
to 1024 x 768.
• You may change the VGA output
solution to the following:
re
800 x 600,1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024,
1440 x 900
• Output Device:
• Select VGA if y
monitor (default) to connect to the
system (4/8 channel only).
• Select V OUT
system’s Video Out port (4/8 channel
only).
• SEQ Dwell Time: Adjus
Dwell time of the DVR. Enter the desired
number of seconds you want the each
channel to display in sequence mode,
before switching to the next channel.
ect PAL or NTSC.
ou are using a VGA
o output video from the
t
t the Sequence
3 Drag the audio slider to adjust the output
4 Rig
5 Click A
1 From the Advance menu, click A/
2 Configure the following:
olume of the system. The greater the
v
number, the higher the volume.
ht-click to exit the menu.
pply to save your settings.
Configuring Video Output Settings:
V Setup.
Adding "Privacy Zones" to channels
Defining a privacy zone in the channel
allows you to block out a portion of the
channel wi
To add a privacy zone to a channel:
1 From the Advance menu, click A/
2 Click Privacy Zone.
th a black box.
V Setup.
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Using the Main Menu
Setup button
Drag privacy zone box to desired area
Privacy Area
3 Configure the following:
• Channel: Select the channel y
ou wish to
assign a privacy area to.
• Privacy Zone: Select ENABLE to enable a
privacy zone.
4 Beside Area
Setup click on the "Area 1"
checkbox. You can block out up to 4 areas.
5 Beside Mask
Area Setup, click the Setup
button.
o
7 Right-click t
exit the menu, and then click
Apply. The privacy area blacks out the
selected area.
8 Repeat st
eps 3-7 as required, selecting a
different channel.
Adjusting System Language
The system supports multiple
languages.
6 In the channel window, drag the box to the
desir
ed area of the channel you wish to
block out.
To change the system language:
rom the Advance menu, click Language.
1 F
2 In the Language dr
op-down menu, select
the desired language.
3 Click Apply t
4 Right-click to e
o save your settings.
xit the menu. The system
will confirm if you want to reboot. Allow
the system to reboot to save your settings.
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Using the Main Menu
Select Enable
Frequency
drop-down menu
Day Time field
Viewing System Information
To view system information:
• From the Advance menu, click
Info
rmation.
• The system information window displays
the following:
• Device Type
• Firmware Version
• IE Version
• IP Address
• MAC Address
• DDNS Name
• HDD Capacity
• Video Signal Type
• Net Client Port
• Web Server Port
3 In the Auto Reboot dr
op-down menu,
select the frequency of how often the
system should reboot.
4 In the frequency
drop-down menu, select
from Every Week, Everyday, Every Month.
This will determine how often the system
reboots.
5 In the Day drop-do
wn menu, select the day
the system should reboot.
6 In the time field, enter the time the system
should r
eboot.
Configuring The System Menu
The system menu allows you to update
the system firmware, load system
defaults, and enable the "Auto
Maintain" feature.
The Auto Maintain feature reboots the
DVR on a schedu
your choosing, to ensure the DVR
performance is optimal.
To enable "Auto Maintain" :
rom the Advance menu, click Sys
1 F
2 In the Auto Maintain drop-down menu,
sel
ect Enable.
led day and time of
tem.
y
7 Click Appl
to save your settings.
To turn the system off:
1 Click the Reboot butt
on.
2 At the prompt, click OK t
system.
To reboot the system:
e
1 Click the Pow
r Off button to halt all
system processes.
2 Unplug the sys
tem to turn it off.
o restart the
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Using the Main Menu
Firmware Update
Loading System Defaults
Loading the system defaults restores
the system’s configuration to the
factory settings.
To load system defaults:
rom the Advance Menu, click Sys
1 F
2 Click Load Default.
3 Select the menus that you wish to restore
to
default settings.
4 Click A
5 When the warning windo
OK to restore your settings.
pply.
w appears, click
tem.
Upgrading The System Firmware
The latest firmware version can be
found at www.lorextechnology.com.
Navigate to the appropriate product
page, and locat
firmware.
Firmware updates improve system
reliabil
features for the system.
NOTE: Upgrading the firmware
To upgrade the system firmware:
1 Download and extract the firmware into a
blank
should be in a folder named dvrupgrade.
Ensure that this is the only folder in the
USB drive.
2 Insert the flash driv
your system. Ensure the USB flash drive is
plugged into the appropriate USB port, and
not the USB mouse port.
3 Right-click and
Main Menu>Advance>System.
ity, and may include new
r
estores the system to factory
default settings.
USB flash drive. The firmware
e your system’s
e into the rear panel of
from the sub-menu click
6 Click OK when the
appears.
7 Click A
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pply to save your settings.
confirmation window
4 Click Firmwar
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to
e the firmware. Do not remove the
updat
USB flash drive during the firmware
update. Wait for the system to reboot.
Update.
e
Remote Connectivity
PC remote viewing
Mac remote viewing
For details on navigating the Mac
remote viewing interface, see
“Appendix O: Remote Viewing
(Mac)” on page 123.
For details on navigating the PC
remote viewing interface, see
“Remote Viewing” on page 60.
Remote Connectivity
The system features a built-in browser-based software that allows you to access your
system remotely over your local area network (LAN) or over the Internet using Internet
Explorer
®
(PC) or Safari® (Mac).
System Requirements
Prior to using Lorex Web Client, make sure your system meets or exceeds the following
system requirements:
Description Requirement
CPU Pentium
Operating
System
Memory 256 MB RAM or greater
Video 16 MB of video memory
Network (LAN) 10/100 BaseT Network
Network
(W
AN)
Browser Internet Explorer 6 or later (PC) / Safari 5 or later (Mac)
Windows XP/Vista/7
Mac OSX 10.6 and above (Intel processors only)
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4 Kbps upstream*
*High-speed Internet service is recommended when using DVR Netviewer.
®
4 or above
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Remote Connectivity
Accessing your DVR within a local network (LAN)
You can connect to your DVR through Internet Explorer through the local area network
(LAN).
NOTE: This method onl
y works if your computer is on the same network as the DVR.
Prerequisites
• Connect the ethernet cable from your router to the DVR
• DVR must be in the same network as the computer connecting to the DVR
To connect your DVR to the Local Area Network (LAN):
1 Power off your system by disconnecting the power cable from the rear panel.
2 Connect an Ethernet cable (included) to the LAN port on the rear panel of the system.
Con
nect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an empty LAN port (usually numbered 1~4) on
your router.
3 Rec
onnect the power cable to power the system back on.
ROUTER
(Not Included)
PC
(Not Included)
(not required for
local viewing)
INTERNET
Ethernet Cable
*8-channel model shown
Remote Connectivity
Web Server Port
DVR IP address
Local DVR IP
Port number
Colon
Example of a LAN address
http://192.168.5.118:80
Local DVR IP
Colon
Web Server Port number
Step 1 of 2 : Obtain the DVR’s local IP address and Web Port
1 Press the PTZ button on the front panel of the system to open the System Information
window.
2 Write down the IP address and Web Server Port number of the DVR.
local IP looks something like this: 192.168.5.11
• A
three digits. For example, "005" means "5".
• Write down the port number beside the "Web Server Port" field
8. Note that single digit numbers appear as
Step 2 of 2: Enter the DVR’s local IP address into the browser
1 Open Internet Explorer (PC) or Safari (Mac).
2 Enter http://, the IP address of the DVR, colon and Web Server Port number of the DVR into
the address bar. You must include the Web Server port number of the DVR after the address
(i.e. 192.168.5.118:80)
For example:
3 Ent
er the DVR username and password to log in to the system. By default, the username is
ad
min, and the password is left blank.
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Remote Connectivity
Accessing your DVR Remotely
Setting up remote connectivity allows you to view your DVR from any computer with
internet access, and your mobile device.
wi
To set up remote connectivity
1 Port Forward ports 80 , 9000, and 1025
2 Create a DDNS account
3 Enable DDNS on the DVR
4 Enter the DDNS information into the DVR
Step 1 of 5: Port Forwarding
You must port forward ports 80, 9000, and 1025 on your router before you can remotely
connect to your system. There are several methods to port forward your router:
• Manually port forward the required ports on your router by following your router
manufactur
• Use the Lorex Auto Port Forwarding Wizard (PC only) to port forward the required ports
(see CD
“Appendix E: Internet Setup Wizard (PC only)” on page 101.
er’s instructions.
for details). For instructions on how to use the Auto Port Forwarding Wizard, see
th your DVR, you must:
on your router.
NOTE: If the abo
your system remotely.
ve ports are not forwarded on your router, you will not be able to access
Step 2 of 5: Create a DDNS Account
Lorex offers a free DDNS service for use with your system. A DDNS account allows you to
set up a web site address that points back to your local network. This allows you to connect
to your system remotely. You must create a DDNS account in the same network as your
DVR.
To setup your free Lorex DDNS account:
n your browser, go to http://l
1 I
2 Complete the Account Information fields with your personal information. Complete the
arranty Information with your purchase details (optional).
W
orexddns.net and click Create Account.
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Remote Connectivity
MAC address
Enter system
MAC address
You will need this information for remote access to your system. Record your information below:
Username:
Domain name*:
Password:
* Only the first part of the Domain Name is
required for setup on the system. For example, if
the full domain sent is
tomsmith.lorexddns.net
, you only need to
enter tomsmith on the system.
3 Complete the System Information fields:
• Product License (Code): Select y
our product model from the Product License drop down
menu.
• MAC Address: The physical address of your system on your network. You can find the MAC
address of your DVR by pressing the PTZ button on the front panel to open the System
Information window.
• URL Request: Choose a URL for your DDNS connection (i.e. your name, your company or
business name, or anything of your choice). This will be the URL that you will enter to access
your DVR remotely.
ick Cr
4 Cl
5 Your Account information will be sent to you at the email
eate New Account to create a new account and save your settings.
Address you used in step 2.
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Remote Connectivity
DDNS Setup
Select Enable
Host Name: Enter DDNS sub-domain name
User Name: Enter DDNS user name
Password: Enter DDNS account password
tomsmith
tsmith01
******
Example of entering DDNS information in the DDNS
setup menu.
Step 3 of 5: Enable DDNS on the DVR
To enable DDNS in your DVR:
1 Right-click
in the main viewing window, and then click Main Menu>Network.
2 Click DD
3 In the DDNS drop-down menu, select Enabl
NS Setup.
e. Beside Server, select LOREXDDNS (default).
Step 4 of 5: Enter the DDNS Information into the DVR
1 Enter the following into the DDNS Setup menu:
• Host Name: Ent
is tomsmith.lorexddns.net, enter tomsmith.
• User Name: Enter your DDNS user name that was e-mailed to you after DDNS registration.
• Password: Enter your DDNS account password that was e-mailed to you after DDNS
registration.
ick A
2 Cl
pply to save your settings.
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er the first portion of your DDNS name. For example, if your DDNS address
Remote Connectivity
DDNS name
Web Server Port number
Colon
Example of a DDNS address
http://tomsmith.lorexddns.net:80
DDNS name created by you
Colon
Web Server Port number
Step 5 of 5: Enter the DDNS Address into the browser
To access your DVR remotely, enter the DDNS address that you created earlier into
Internet Explorer. The DDNS URL must include http:// , the name of your DDNS URL,
followed by a colon, then the Web Server Port number of your DVR.
For example:
Once you have entered your DDNS address into Internet Explorer, enter your DVR user
and password at
name
NOTE: To log in remotely, the default user name is ad
NOTE: It may
take up to 20 minutes before the DDNS address registers with your IP.
the login screen.
min. The password is left blank.
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Remote Viewing
4
1
3
5
2
Remote Viewing
Remote Viewing on the Mac
• For details, see “Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac)” on page 123.
Remote Viewing on the PC
Upon login, the Remote Surveillance main screen opens in your browser.
1 Navigation Tabs: Al
• Live: Live view of video
• Playback: Re
• Local Setting: Configure system and networking options
• Logout: Exits remote viewing
2 Active Channel List: Disp
viewing is active.
3 Main Scre
4 Play Control options: Contro
• View All : Click to view all the connected cameras on the system.
• Snapshot : Click t
• Record : Click to record video to the local hard drive.
• Channel View : Click to select the desired channel viewing mode (i.e. quad
view, full screen etc.)
• Volume : Control video audio levels. Audio is available on audio-enabled cameras only
(not included).
5 PTZ Controls: PTZ (Pan, Til
en:
lows you to access the following tabs:
visit archived video footage
lays channels that are currently live. Green play buttons indicate
Main display screen for live viewing and playback.
l video playback and viewing options with the following tabs:
ake a screen capture of the selected channel.
t, Zoom) control for connected PTZ cameras (not included).
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Run Add-on
Viewing your DVR remotely for the first time
When connecting to your system the first time, you will have to install an ActiveX plug-in
for Internet Explorer.
To install ActiveX plugins on Internet Explorer:
1 Log in t
o your system using Internet Explorer.
2 Click the ActiveX banner near the top
3 Onc
e the ActiveX plugin installation finishes, log in to your system to begin remote
onnectivity.
c
of the browser, and then click Run Add-on.
Logging into the system
Log in to your system to begin remotely monitoring the system.
To log in to the DVR:
1 In the User Name field, enter admin
2 In the Password field, leave the entry blank (default)
NOTE: By default, the user name is admin. The password is left blank.
3 Click Login to
connect to the system.
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Browse button
Changing Viewing Modes
You can change the number of channels that the system displays simultaneously (i.e. split
screen mode, single channel mode etc.)
To change the DVR’s viewing mode:
• Click one of the following:
Taking Screen Shots
The system can take screen shots of a selected channel during live playback.
To take a screen shot of a channel:
1 Select the channel that you wish to take an image of.
2 Click t
3 Click OK when the
To change the save directory of the image:
1 Click the Local Setting ta
2 Beside Snapshot Sav
o capture an image.
confirmation window appears.
b.
e Path, click to browse for a save directory.
3 Sel
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ect the desired save directory, and then click OK.
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Record button
Click here to show
or hide video
Green play button =
Channel active
White play button =
Channel inactive
Recording Video
You can record video footage directly onto your local hard drive. Once the video is in your
hard drive, you can back up the video footage onto recordable media such as USB memory
keys and blank CD/DVD media.
To record video:
1 Click on
the channel
that you wish to capture video from.
2 Click t
o record video. The video will record to the default save directory (C:/DVR/
Capture/)
3 Click t
o stop video recording.
Recording video using the Active Channel List
You can also use the Active Channel List to record video. Click the r
ecord button beside the
channel that you wish to record. The record button turns red to indicate the system is
recording. Click the record button again to stop recording.
Showing & Hiding Channels
The Active Channel List is a convenient way to show / hide the cameras that display in the
main viewing window.
To show or hide video in the
1 Click beside
the channel number to show a channel. Click again to hide the channel.
main video window:
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Direction keys:
Click to pan and
tilt the camera
Speed Slider:
Increase or decrease
the pan and tilt speed
Click the + and symbols to
adjust the
camera Zoom,
Focus and Iris
settings
Camera Pre-set controls
Cruise
Clear settings
Load button
Configuring PTZ settings
The system supports PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom cameras. PTZ cameras are sold separately.
• For details on connecting PTZ cameras to your system, see “Appendix H: Connecting a PTZ
mera” on page 112.
Ca
To control the PTZ settings on the DVR:
1 Select the channel the PTZ camera is connected to.
2 Use the PTZ
control panel to control the pan, tilt, zoom, focus and iris control of the camera.
To assign a camera pre-set:
1 Adjust the camera to the desired pre-set location using the direction keys.
2 In the Pan
3 Click the Set ( ) b
4 Click Sav
To open a pre-set, enter the desired Pan&Tilt Pos number. Click the Go To
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&Tilt Pos drop-down menu, enter a pre-set number.
utton.
e ( ) to save your settings.
button ( ).
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Playback tab
Click here to select
desired year
Drop-down menus
Video Playback
Video playback allows you to watch video that has been archived in the DVR’s hard drive.
To playback video:
1 Click the Playback ta
b.
2 In the calendar window, click << or >>
to select the desired year and click < or > to select the
desired month.
3 Sel
ect the desired date.
4 Under the file list, click the desired file you wish to play back. Use the drop-down menus to
er your search by channel and event type. Click Search to begin the filtered search. Click
filt
Click Play to begin viewing.
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Playback window
Volume*
Video slider
Play
Pause
Stop
Reverse
Playback
Forward
Playback
Step
Forward
• Forward and Reverse Playback: Click repeatedly to increase
playback speed
• Step Forward: Plays video frame by frame. Click the Step
Forward button to advance the video by 1 frame.
• Volume: Drag the volume slider to adjust video volume. Audio
enabled cameras required (not included).
• Video Slider: Drag the slider to view different parts of the video.
You must wait for the content to download before jumping
ahead of the video.
Video playback Controls
To download the video:
1 Click the file you wish to download.
2 Click the Download button. The video
downloads into the default save directory.
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To change the save directory:
Remote Setting tab
1 Click the Local Setting ta
Remote Viewing
b.
2 Beside Reco
3 Select the desired save directory, and then click OK.
rd Save Path, click to browse for a save directory.
Configuring Display Settings
To configure channel display settings:
1 Click the Remote Setting ta
b.
2 Configure the following:
• Channel: Select the channel y
• Name: Enter the name you wish to re-name the channel
• Position: Select the position of where the text appears in the channel.
• U-L : Upper left hand corner
• D-L: Lower right hand corner
• U-R: Upper right hand corner
• D-R: Lower right hand corner
• Cov
ert: Enabl
• Show Time: Select Enable or Disable to show or hide the time in the channel
• Record Time: Select Enable or Disable to show or hide the record time.
e or Disable covert recording.
ou want to apply the settings to
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Configuring Recording Settings
To configure the system’s recording settings:
1 Click the Remote Setting
Tab>Record.
2 Configure the following:
• Channel: Select th
• Record: Sel
• Pack Duration: Select the file pack time.
• Record Mode: Select from Schedul
• Audio: Sele
• Frame Rate: Select from Fix
• Quality: Sel
• Resolution: Sele
If you selected Manual Frame rate, configure the following:
• Frame Rate: Ent
many frames you have remaining.
• Quality: Sel
• Resolution: Select from CIF, HDI, DI
ect Enable or Disable to start or stop recording.
ct Enable or Disable to start or stop audio recording
ect from Best, Better or Good.
ect from Best, Better, Good
e channel you wish to apply the settings to.
e or Continuous recording
ed or Manual recording rate.
ct from CIF, HDI or DI
er the desired frame rate. The Frame counter on the right indicates how
3 Click A
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pply to save your settings.
Configuring Scheduled Recording
Select recording type
Apply setting type to date and time
To configure scheduled recording:
1 Click the Remote Setting
Tab>Record>Schedule.
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2 Configure the following:
• Channel: Select th
• Record Type: Sel
e channel that you want to configure
ect Alarm (red), Continuous (green), or No Record (white)
3 In the recording calendar, select the time and day you wish to apply the particular recording
ting to.
set
• Use the Copy and To drop-do
wn menus to copy the setting to multiple days, or all days. Click
the Copy button to apply your changes.
• Click the Copy Settings To button to apply the changes to multiple channels
ick A
4 Cl
pply to save your settings.
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Copy
To
Copy button
Optional: Copying settings to different days
You can copy the recording settings and apply them to different days. To copy the settings
to differen
t days, select the day you wish to copy the settings from in the "Copy" drop-down
menu. In the "To" drop-down menu, select the day you wish to apply the setting to. Click
the Copy button and then Apply to save your settings.
Optional: Copying settings to different Channels
Once you have configured your recording schedule, you can copy the settings to multiple
annels. To cop
ch
y the schedule settings to multiple channels, click the Copy Settings to
button.
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Configuring Alarm Parameters
The Alarm parameters menu allows you to select the type of events that will trigger the
system to "beep" during an alarm event.
To configure alarm parameters:
ick R
1 Cl
emote Setting>Alarm>Alarm Parameters.
Remote Viewing
2 Co
3 Click A
nfigure the following:
• Buzzer Time: Sel
from 10 - 60 seconds.
• Select the type of events that will trigger an alarm:
• MD Al
• HDD Loss: Hard Drive loss
• HDD Space:
• Video Loss
ect the Emai
• Sel
detects alarm events.
• Select the Full Screen check box if you want the system to go into full screen mode when the
system detects alarm events.
• Post Recording: Select the post recording time after an alarm event triggers the an alarm.
• Pre Record: Select the pre recording time when the system detects an alarm trigger.
arm (motion detection)
pply to save your settings.
ect the duration the system beeps if the DVR detects an alarm event. Choose
Low Hard Drive Space
l check box if you want the system to send e-mail notifications if the system
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About Static IPs
A static IP is useful if you wish to lock the local IP address of the DVR. This
is used when accessing the DVR over a local area network (LAN), and
prevents the DHCP server from assigning a random IP address for the
DVR. You must set the static IP address within your router before the
changes take effect.
Configuring Network Settings
The Network settings menu allows you to configure the system DDNS, E-mail notification,
and port settings.
To configure network settings:
ick R
1 Cl
emote Setting>Network>Basic.
2 Configure the following:
• Type: Sel
fixes the IP address of the DVR.
• If you select Static, fill in the IP Address, Netmask, DNS 1 and Gateway fields. Remember to
assign the static IP address in your router as well.
• Bandwidth: Select the bandwidth the DVR can consume. Set a lower bandwidth if you are on
a network with heavy traffic. For smoother playback, select a higher bandwidth.
• Auto Port Forwarding: Select Enable or Disable to turn auto port forwarding on or off. Note
that you must restart the DVR locally before changes take effect.
NOTE: You cannot remotely change the Media port, Web port or Mobile port. To change the
3 Click A
ect DHCP or Static. DHCP allows the router to assign the DVR an IP address. Static
Media,
to take effect.
pply to save your changes.
Web, or Mobile port, you must change the ports locally on the DVR for changes
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Configuring DDNS Settings
You must create a DDNS account, and port forward the Web Port (default port 80) and
RTSP Port (default port 9000) in your router before you can view your DVR using DDNS.
For details on creating a DDNS account, see “Step 2 of 5:
page 56.
To configure DDNS settings:
ick Remote Setting>Network>DDNS.
1 Cl
Create a DDNS Account” on
2 Configure the following:
• DDNS Enable: Sel
• Service: By default, the service is fixed to LOREXDDNS.
• Host Name: Enter the sub-domain name of your DDNS address. For example, if your DDNS
address is tomsmith.lorexddns.net, you only need to enter tomsmith.
• User Name: Enter the user name of your DDNS account. This is sent to your email when you
create a DDNS account.
• Password: Enter the password of your DDNS account.
3 Click A
pply to save your settings.
ect Enable to turn on DDNS.
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Configuring E-mail Notification Settings
The DVR is capable of sending e-mail notifications when an event occurs. For example, you
can configure the system to send you an e-mail notification if the system detects motion in
one of the channels.
To configure e-mail notifications:
1 Click R
emote Setting>Network>Email Setting.
2 Configure the following:
• Email Enable: Sel
Email client.
• Interval: Select the interval that you want the DVR to send out an e-mail alert once an alarm
has triggered. For example, if the interval is set to 60, the DVR will only send out e-mail
notifications every 60 seconds when an event occurs.
• SSL: Select On or Off. SSL (Secure Socket Layer) may be required for certain e-mail servers.
• SMTP Server: Enter your SMTP server name if you decide to use your own.
• SMTP Port: Enter the SMTP port of your e-mail server.
• Sender: Enter the e-mail that you want the receiver to see.
• Receiver: Enter the e-mail that you want to send alerts to.
• Password: Enter the password of your email server.
ick A
3 Cl
pply to save your settings.
ect from Disable, Enable or Default. Select Default to enable the Lorex
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Enabling e-mail notifications using the Lorex e-mail server
Overwrite
Lorex provides an e-mail notification service free of charge.
To enable e-mail notifications using the Lorex e-mail server:
1 Click R
2 Configure the following:
• Email Enable: Sel
• Enter the Sender and Receiver e-mail address.
• Select the Send Interval duration.
NOTE: A password is not required.
emote Setting>Network>Email Setting
ect Default to enable the Lorex e-mail server.
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3 Click A
pply to save your settings.
Configuring Device Settings
The device settings tab allows you to configure hard drive, PTZ parameters, Mobile, and
Motion settings.
Configuring Hard Drive Settings
To configure hard drive settings:
1 Click Re
mote Setting>Device>HDD information.
2 Configure the following:
• Ov
erwrite
ou
3 Cl
• Select Auto if y
OR
• Select a desired number of hours or days that you want the hard drive to store the video
file
s (select from 1 hr - 90 days).
pply to save your settings.
ick A
want the hard drive to overwrite itself once it is full.
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Configuring PTZ Parameters
The system is capable of manipulating PTZ cameras (not included) that are connected to
the system. Please note that you will need PTZ information from the PTZ manufacturer’s
users guide.
To configure PTZ settings:
1 Click Re
mote Setting>Device>PTZ Parameters.
2 Configure the following:
• Channel: Select the channel that
• Protocol: Select the protocol of the PTZ camera*
• Address: Select the address of the PTZ camera*
• Baud Rate: Select the baude rate of the PTZ camera*
• Data Bit: Select the data bit rate of the PTZ camera*
• Stop Bit: Select the stop bit rate of the PTZ camera*
• Verify: Select from Odd, Even, Mark, or Space.*
*Consult the PTZ camera’s instruction manual for protocol and configuration details
Optional: Click the Copy
3 Click A
For details on connecting a PTZ camera to your system, see “Appendix H: Connecting a PTZ
Ca
pply to save your settings.
mera” on page 112.
Settings To button to copy the PTZ settings to different channels.
the PTZ camera connects to
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Configuring Mobile Device Settings
You can change the user name, password and port number required to log in to the system
using a mobile device (i.e. iPhone, Blackberry etc.)
You must port forward the Mobile service port to your
DVR using a mobile device.
s
To configure mobile device
1 Click Re
2 Configure the following:
• User Name: Ent
• Password: Enter the desired password
• Service Port: Shows the current mobile port (default port 1025).
mote Setting>Device>Mobile.
er the desired user name
ettings:
router before you
can access your
NOTE: You cannot change the mobile port remotely through the internet or local area
netw
ork. You can only change the port locally through the DVR.
3 Click A
pply to save your settings.
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Copy Settings To button
Area button
Motion Detection window
Red = Motion enabled
Black = Motion disabled
Configuring Motion Detection Settings
Use the Motion Recording settings to set the DVR’s motion sensitivity, and the portion of
the screen to monitor for motion.
To configure motion settings:
1 Cl
ick Re
mote Setting>Device>Motion.
2 Configure the following:
• Channel: Select the channel y
ou wish to configure motion detection.
• Motion Detect: Select Enable or Disable.
• Sensitivity: Select the desired sensitivity. The greater the number, the greater the motion
detection sensitivity.
• Click the Copy Settings To button to copy the setting to multiple channels.
3 Cl
ick the Area butt
on. A motion window grid appears.
4 Select the area of the screen that you wish to disable motion detection. The square turns
black t
5 Click Co
o indicate the motion detection is disabled.
nfirm to exit and then click Apply to save your settings.
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Changing The System Time Zone
Time Zone drop-down menu
To change the system’s time zone:
1 Click Re
mote Setting>System>System Setting.
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2 In the Time Zone drop-down menu, select your area’s time zone.
3 Click A
pply to save your settings.
Adding and Configuring User Settings
You can add new users to the system, and customize the type of menus they have access to.
To configure user settings:
1 Click Re
mote Setting>System>User.
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User List
Select menus that the users will have access to
2 Select a user from the User List that you wish to configure.
3 Configure the following:
• Active: Sel
ect Enable to add the user. Select Disable to remove the user.
• Pwd Enable: Select Enable to enable a user password.
• User Name: Enter the desired user name.
• Password: Enter the desired user password.
• Confirm: Re-enter the password.
4 Sel
5 Click A
ect the check boxes to enable the menus the user will have access to.
pply to save your settings.
To change the Admin Password:
1 Click Re
2 Select ad
3 In the Pwd Enable
mote Setting>System>User.
min in the user list.
drop-down menu, select Enable.
4 In the Password field, enter a new password.
5 Click A
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pply to save your settings.
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Click the Date drop down menu
Enter the DST start and end time
Configuring DST (Daylight Saving Time) Settings
If your region observes DST, use the DST menu to configure when the system changes its
time.
To configure DST settings:
1 Cl
ick Re
mote Setting>System>DST.
2 Configure the following:
• DST:
Select Enable or Disable.
• Time Offset: Select 1hr or 2hr time offsets.
• Daylight Saving Time Mode: Select Week or Date.
• Start Time: Select the starting month, date and time DST should begin.
• End Time: Select the ending month, date and time DST should end.
• If you select Date in the Daylight Saving Time Mode drop-do
wn menu, select the desired date
and start time DST should begin.
3 Click A
pply to save your settings.
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Viewing System Information
The system information window displays key system information such as DDNS address,
Web and RTSP port numbers and system mac address.
To view system information:
• Click Re
mote Setting>System>Information.
• The Sys
tem information window displays the following:
• Device Name
• Firmware
• IE Version
• IP Address
• Mac Address
• DDNS Name
• HDD (hard drive capacity)
• Video (Video output type)
• Net Client port
• Web port
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Configuring DVR Save Directories
Local Setting
Save directories
Browse directory button
You can change the directory where the DVR files are saved to on your computer’s hard
drive.
To configure the DVR save directory:
1 Cl
ick Local S
etting near the top of the window.
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2 Configure the following save directories by clicking the butt
• Record Save Path: This dir
ectory saves your recorded video footage
on:
• Snapshot Save Path: This directory saves images taken from video footage
• File Save Path:
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Lorex Client 10
Select checkbox
Lorex Client 10
Lorex Client 10 is a software that allows you to connect to your DVR without using Internet
Explorer. Accessing your DVR using Lorex Client 10 is identical to accessing your DVR
through Internet Explorer.
Minimum System Requirements
• Intel Pentium 4 or above
• Microsoft Windows XP/
• 256 MB Ram
• 16 MB video memory
Prerequisites
• You must port forward the default Web Port (port 80)
• Create a DDNS account, and enter the DDNS information into the DVR
• Enable DDNS in your DVR
• DVR must be connected to a router with an internet connection
Vista / 7
and Media P
ort (port 9000) to your router
To install Lorex Client 10:
1 Insert th
system.
2 Locate the Lorex Client 10 software. Follow the onscreen
ins
NOTE: A Micr
Running Lorex Client 10
1 Double-click on the Lorex Client 10 icon on your desktop.
The l
2 Enter your DDNS/LAN IP, user name and passwor
Login.
e softwar
tructions to install Lorex Client 10.
Click the "I have read and accept the license terms."
checkbox, and then click Install to proceed.
ogin window appears.
e CD that comes included with the
osoft Visual C++ Install window may appear.
d, Media Port (default 9000) and then click
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Lorex Player 10
Click + to add a video file
Lorex Player 10 allows you to view your downloaded video files from your DVR on your
computer.
Minimum System Requirements
• Intel Pentium 4 or above
osoft Windows XP/
• Micr
• 256 MB Ram
• 16 MB video memory
Prerequisites
• Back up video files from the DVR to your local hard drive.
Vista / 7
Lorex Player 10
To install Lorex Player 10:
1 Insert th
2 Locate the Lorex Player 10 software. Follo
Lorex Client 10.
Running Lorex Player 10:
1 Double-click the Lorex Player 10 icon on the desktop.
2 Click the + symb
3 Click FILES to l
e softwar
e CD that comes included with the system.
w the onscreen instructions to install
ol.
oad an individual file. Click FOLDER to load a folder with backed up videos.
NOTE: The functionality is identical to the remote play
Controls” on page 66.
er. For details, see “Video playback
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Mobile Apps
Mobile applications allow you to connect and view your system remotely using a smartphone.
Prerequisites:
• Port forward port 1025 (default mobile port) in your router
• Create a DDNS account, and enable DDNS in your DVR
Login Name and Password
For mobile access:
• The default user name is: admin
• The default password is: 0000
Mobile Apps
iPhone
System requirements
• OS version 4.0 and above.
Prerequisites
• An iTunes account (requires valid credit card number).
NOTE: Your credit card will not be billed when downloading the Lorex Mobile Eco App.
Step 1 of 3: Downloading the App
1 In the iTunes store, search for Lorex Mobile Eco
2 Download and install the app on your iPhone.
NOTE: For support on downloading or installing iPhone apps, consult your iPhone user’s
manual,
or www.apple.com for support.
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