Lorex LH120 ECO+ Owner's Manual
DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDER
Instruction Manual
English Version 2.0
*16 Channel Model Shown
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LH120 ECO+ SERIES
Thank you for purchasing the LH120 Series Digital Video Surveillance Recorder.
This manual refers to the following models:
• LH120 Series
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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.
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North America:
Customer Service (for warranty matters): 1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX)
Tech Support (for technical/installation issues): 1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX)
Mexico: 001-800-514-6739
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Atención al cliente (en materia de garantía):
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1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX)
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1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX)
Support technique (pour les questions techniques et ’installation):
1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX)
Mexico: 001-800-514-6739
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BEFORE YOU START
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THIS PRODUCT MAY REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
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 note that once the components of this product have been
unsealed, you cannot return this product directly to the store
FEB 16 2012 - R6
without the original packaging.
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COMMENCER
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guía del usuario antes de instalar este product.
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cursos en enseñanza video sobre el Internet
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installation ou contactez un spécialiste en installation
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de ce produit ont été retirées de l’emballage, vous
ne pourrez plus retourner ce produit directement au
magasi
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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 o r crac ked wi re
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 of 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 reco mmended 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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Features
Digital Video Recorder Features
• 4/8/16 channel digital video recorder
• H.264 compr
ession video compression¹
• Real time recording @ 720 x 240 (4ch) 360 x 240 (8 & 16 ch) resolution
• Pentaplex operation - View, Record, Playback, Backup & Remotely Control the system
simultaneously
• Dual streaming - two separate video streams for local recording & internet remote monitoring
allows you to conserve bandwidth while recording locally at higher setting
• 24/7 100% Duty cycle hard drive pre-installed
Connectivity Features
• Instant Mobile Viewing on compatible smartphones†
• Exclusiv
e LOREX Easy Connect Internet Set-up Wizard²
• PC & Mac compatible (Internet Explorer & Safari browsers)³
• Free LOREX DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) for advanced remote connectivity at all
times
• Instant email alerts
1. Record ing tim e may vary based on reco rding resolution & quality, lighting conditions and movement in the scene.
2. Requires a high speed internet connection and a router (not included).
† Instant Smartphone Compatibility on iPhone™, BlackBerry (supported model numbers: 9800, 9700, 9000), Android (version 1.5 & above), Windows
Mobile (6.0,6.5), Symbian 3rd & 5th generation phones. Selectable one channel live viewing. Mobile phone data plan is required (not included). Router
port forwarding required. For the latest smartphone compatibility list check www.lorextechnology.com as new smart phone models become available in
the market.
3. PC (Microsoft Windows™ 7/Vista/XP) compatible using Internet Explorer browser. Mac OS 10.6 or above using Safari browser.
All trademarks belong to their respective owners. No claim is made to the exclusive right to use the trademarks listed, other than the trademarks owned by
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
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 1: Connect the BNC cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 2: Connect the mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 3: Connect the Ethernet cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 4: Connect the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 5: Connect the power adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 6: Verify camera image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 7: Set the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Default system password & port numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Quick access to system information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Camera Stand Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting BNC Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting and Removing BNC cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mouse Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Control (16 Channel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Starting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Restoring the system’s resolution if you see a blank screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting the DVR’s Output Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the On-Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the Menu bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About the menu bar icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the Virtual Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using a NTP server to set your system time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Event Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
On-Screen Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Backing Up Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Viewing Backed Up Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Managing Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Changing The System Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adding users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Changing the channel name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Changing the position of the channel name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Adjusting the image color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Enabling Covert Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Configuring the Time and Recording Time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Configuring Sequence Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Changing the output resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adjusting Transparency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adjusting the video margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adding a privacy zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Configuring Pre-recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Configuring Backup File Duration (Pack Duration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Configuring the recording type (Continuous, Motion, Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Enabling audio recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Configuring recording quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Video Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Backing up video files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Event Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Log Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Configuring Network type: DHCP & Static IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Enabling Auto Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Changing the DVR’s Client and HTTP Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adjusting remote connectivity streaming rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting up E-mail Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Configuring mobile connectivity settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Configuring DDNS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Configuring Motion Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Configuring Alarm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Configuring Hard Drive settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Formatting a USB memory stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Configuring PTZ settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Configuring the system date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Changing Date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Changing Time format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Configuring DST (Daylight Savings Time) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Changing the system language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Changing video output - NTSC & PAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Configuring Auto Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Adding Users & Changing the Admin password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Viewing system information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Configuring the "Auto Reboot" feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Upgrading the system firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Loading System Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Restarting or shutting down the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Configuring system warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Remote Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Accessing your DVR within a local network (LAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Step 1 of 2 : Obtain the DVR’s local IP address and HTTP Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Step 2 of 2: Enter the DVR’s local IP address into the browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Accessing your DVR Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Step 1 of 4: Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Step 4 of 4: Enter the DDNS Address into the browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Remote Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Remote Viewing on the Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Remote Viewing on the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Logging into the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Changing Viewing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Taking Screen Shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Recording Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Showing & Hiding Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Adjusting sub-menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Configuring PTZ settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Video Playback (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Video Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Configuring OSD Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Configuring Privacy Zone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Configuring Recording Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Configuring The Recording Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Configuring System Recording Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Configuring Basic Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Configuring the system Substream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Configuring E-mail Notification Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Configuring your system to "beep" during motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Changing the Mobile Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Configuring DDNS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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Configuring Motion Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Configuring Alarm Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Configuring hard drive recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Configuring PTZ Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Configuring the system time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Changing the system’s menu time out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Configuring System User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Viewing System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Upgrading System Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Configuring Event Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Configuring Auto Maintain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Changing the save directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Lorex Player 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Lorex Client 11 Interface Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
About the Advanced Config menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Mobile Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
iPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Step 1 of 3: Downloading the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Step 2 of 3: Configuring Lorex Mobile Eco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Step 3 of 3: Connecting to your DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Deleting Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Taking Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Changing channels in Quad View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Interface Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Step 2 of 2: Configuring Lorex Mobile Eco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Connecting to the DVR through the Device List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Windows Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile Eco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Viewing Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Symbian OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile Eco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Appendix A: System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Appendix B: Networking Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Appendix C: How do I find my IP & MAC address? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Finding Your External IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Appendix D: What is Port Forwarding? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
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Appendix E: Internet Setup Wizard (PC only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Obtaining Your Router Model Number and Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Initial Startup: Select language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Step 1: Populate the router database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Step 2: Enter your router settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Step 3: Update the router settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Step 4: Test your connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Configuring multiple routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Scenario A: Router/Modem combination + Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Scenario B: Multiple Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Appendix F: Assigning A Static IP To Your DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
What’s the difference between DHCP and Static IPs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Setting up a static IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Scenario Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Appendix G: Auto Port Forwarding Router Compatibility List . . . . . . . . 110
Appendix H: Connecting a PTZ Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Using the PTZ Menu (Local DVR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Appendix I: Connecting Additional External Monitors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Appendix J: Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Connecting Audio Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Appendix K: Full Connectivity Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
16 Channel Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Appendix L: Replacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Removing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Replacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Formatting the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Appendix M: Daylight Saving Time on your DVR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Why is the DVR timestamp important? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Appendix N: Remote Viewing (Mac) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Remote Viewing on the Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Viewing recorded video files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Lorex Player Mac interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Loading Individual Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Loading Multiple Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Video Playback (Mac) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Configuring the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Troubleshooting (cont’d.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
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Getting Started
12V DC POWER SUPPLY
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
QUICKSTART GUIDE
DOCUMENTATION CD
USB MOUSE
ETHERNET CABLE
REMOTE CONTROL
(may not be exactly as
shown)
DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)
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
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.
: Press to move cursor up
•
: Press to move cursor down
•
: Press to move cursor left
•
•
:Press to move cursor right
ess to view channel in full screen mode.
ols:
5 PTZ/ :
• Within system menus: Press to confirm a selection.
the main viewing mode, press to open the System Information window.
• In
• In the main viewing mode, press and hold for 6 seconds to open the PTZ menu.
2
Rear Panel
3
6
1 2
5
7 8
9
10
11
4
1 BNC Video IN: Connect up to 16 cameras.
2 Video Output: Outputs
3 Audio In: Connect
4 Audio Ou
5 HDMI Out: Connect a HDMI monitor
resolution is upscaled.
6 VGA Output: Connect a V
7 USB Mouse port (top): Con
8 LAN: Connect a CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable for local and remote connectivity.
9 PTZ / Alarm Bl
10 DC12V:
11 On / Off Switch
t: Connect up to 2 output devices (i.e speakers, not included).
• USB Port (bottom):
media device for video backup.
ock: Connect a PTZ camera and Alarm Devices (not included)
Connect the included AC power adapter to turn on the DVR.
: Turns the DVR on or off.
the DVR interface to a BNC connection.
up to 4 RCA audio-enabled cameras (not included).
to view the system interface. Note that the HDMI
GA monitor to view the system interface.
nect a USB mouse (included) for local system navigation.
Connect a USB flash drive to upgrade the system firmware or as a
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Basic Setup
Push and twist the BNC
connector clockwise to
secure it to the BNC port.
16 channel model shown
16 channel model shown
Connect ethernet cable
16 channel model shown
Step 1: Connect the BNC cameras
• Connect the BNC cameras to the BNC ports 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.
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.
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Step 4: Connect the display
HDMI
VGA
16 channel model shown
DC12V port
16 channel model shown
• Connect a HDMI cable (not included) to the HDMI port (16 channel only) OR;
• Connect the VGA cable (not included) from the monitor to the VGA port.
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.
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.
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Basic Setup
By default, the system user name is ADMIN and the password is
000000. However, these are disabled. It is recommended that you
customize your own password. For details, see “Managing
Passwords” on page 25.
PTZ button
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 16.
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
• Username: ADMIN / P
assword: 000000
Default ports for remote access
• Port 80 (HT
• Port 9000 (Client port)
• Port 1025 (Mobile port)
Remote connectivity (LAN & Internet) to the DVR
• User Name: admin
assword: none (left blank)
• P
Mobile connectivity (i.e iPhone) to the DVR
• User Name: admin
• Password: 0000
TP port)
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 t hre a d
(Ceiling mount, Wall mount)
Bottom thread
(Table mount)
Secure to camera 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:
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• Push the BNC connector firmly into the BNC port and simultaneously twist the connector
ockwise t
cl
o tighten.
• To remove a BNC connector from a BNC port, push and simultaneously twist the connector
counter-clockwise to loosen the BNC connector.
Mouse Control
Connect the mouse to the TOP
usb port.
16 channel model shown
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
buttons to perform the following:
o select a menu option;
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
tton:
u
• Click to open the Sub-Menu (see “Using the
Menu bar” on pa
ge 14.).
• In menus, use the right-button to exit menus.
o
3 Scroll-Wheel: N
function.
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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.
• Display Mode: Press repeatedly to change
viewing modes (i.e. press once to switch 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 Sy stem Information duri ng live
view.
3 MENU/ESC: Opens the Sub menu. Within
menus, the MENU button is used to exit the
menu.
• MUTE: Mutes audio channel during li
ve
view and playback.
4 Playback Contro
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.
•
ls:
Menu
• PAUSE/FRAME:
• Press to pause video during playback
• Press repeatedly to play frame by
frame during pl
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ayback
Starting the System
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 25.
Password menu
Starting the System
To power the system ON:
• 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
system loads a live display view.
To power the system OFF:
• 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
Stop button ( )
16 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 (approximately 12 seconds). The system restarts with a 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 “Changing the output
resolution” on page 30.
NOTE: When
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ting the DVR’s output resolution, ensure your monitor supports the
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.
Using the On-Screen Display
C
M
C
C
1. Date & Time
2. Record Status
3. Channel number /
Channel Title
Using the On-Screen Display
Use the system’s graphical on-screen display to navigate menus and configure options and
settings.
1 Date & Time: Display
2 Record Status:
recording); M=motion recording; A=alarm recording.
3 Channel n
channel number to a title, see “Changing the channel name” on page 29.
s the date and time on the system
Displays the current recording status of the system: C=continuous (normal
umber
/ Channel title: Displays channel number or channel title. To rename the
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Using the On-Screen Display
Main Menu
Split screen
PTZ
Start / Stop PTZ Cruise
Search Menu
Start/Stop recording
Sequence
Volume
Using the Menu bar
The menu bar allows you to access the main system menu, and control basic functions of
the DVR.
To access the menu bar:
1 Move the mouse cursor to the bottom portion of the screen. The menu bar appears.
About the menu bar icons
• Main Menu: Opens the DVR’s system menu.
• Split Screen buttons: View the DVR in 4 screen, 9 screen, or 16 screen split mode.
• PTZ: Opens the PTZ controls.
• Start/Stop PTZ Cruise: Start or stop the PTZ cruise function.
• Search Menu: Opens the DVR search menu. This allows you to search for saved video on the
system.
• Start/Stop Recording: Start or stop system recording on all channels.
• Sequence: Start/Stop system sequence.
• Volume: Adjust the channel volume (audio-capable cameras required, not included).
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