Lorex LH140 Owner's Manual
DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDER
Instruction Manual
English Version 2.0
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LH140 ECO3 SERIES
Thank you for purchasing the ECO3 Series Digital Video Surveillance Recorder.
This manual refers to the following models:
• LH148 (8-channel)
• LH146 (16-channel)
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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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Customer Service (for warranty matters): 1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX)
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THIS PRODUCT MAY REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
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Please read the Quick Start Guide and User Manual before you
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Important Safeguards
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture process of your
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 ensure your enjoyment
and proper use of the product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before
operating and using your product.
General Precautions
1. All warnings and instructions in this manual should be followed.
2. Remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid aerosol detergents. Use a
water-dampened cloth for cleaning.
3. Do not use this product in humid or wet places.
4. Keep enough space around the product for ventilation. Slots and openings in the storage
cabinet should not be blocked.
5. It is highly recommended to connect the product to a surge protector to protect from damage
caused by electrical surges. It is also recommended to connect the product to an
uninterruptible power supply (UPS), which has an internal battery that will keep the product
running in the event of a power outage.
6.
Installation
1. Read and Follow Instructions - All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the 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
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
rovided for your safety.
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If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
5. Power Sources - This 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 supplied
to your location, consult your video dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets or
extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or
electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension
cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked 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. Pay
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
product.
Surge Protectors - It is highly recommended that the
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product be connected to a surge protector. Doing so
will protect the product from damage caused by power
surges. Surge protectors should bear the UL listing
mark or CSA certification mark.
9. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) - Because
this product is designed for continuous,
24/7 operation, it is recommended that you connect
the product to an uninterruptible power supply. An
uninterruptible power supply has an internal battery
that will keep the product running in the event of a
power outage. Uninterruptible power supplies should
bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark.
Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Power line
operated equipment or accessories connected to this
product should bear the UL listing mark or CSA
certification mark on the accessory itself and should
not be modi fied 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.
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Installation (Continued)
10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the case are
provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of
the product and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the
product manufacturer’s instructions have been
followed.
11. Attachments - Do not use attachments unless
recommended by the product manufacturer as they
may cause a hazard.
12. Water and Moisture - Do not use this 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.
13. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
14. Accessories - Do not place this
product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious damage
to the product. Use this product
only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by
the manufacturer or sold with the
product. Any mounting of the
product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions
and use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
15. Camera Extension Cables – Check the rating of
your extension cable(s) to verify compliance with your
local authority regulations prior to installation.
Mounting - The cameras provided with this system
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should be mounted only as instructed in this guide or
the instructions that came with your cameras, using
the provided mounting brackets.
17. Camera Installation- Cameras are not intended for
submersion in water. Not all cameras can be installed
outdoors. Check your camera environmental rating to
confirm if they can be installed outdoors. When
installing cameras outdoors, installation in a sheltered
area is required.
Service
1. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product
yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
2. Conditions Requiring Service - Unplug this 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 pr
oduct.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged.
E. If the product does not operate normally by
fo
llowing 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 product
to its normal operation.
F. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance. This indicates a need for service.
7. 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 product manufacturer
can prevent fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
8. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks recommended by the
manufacturer to determine that the product is in safe
operating condition.
Use
1. Cleaning - Unplug the product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
2. Product and Cart Combination - When product is
installed on a cart, product and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and
cart combination to overturn.
3. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any
kind into this 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 product.
4. Lightning - For added protection of this 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 product due
to lightning and power line surges.
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NOTICES
FCC/IC Notice:
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 installed 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
Modification:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's
authority to operate the device.
Toute modification non approuvée explicitement par le fournisseur de licence de l'appareil peut entraîner
l'annulation du droit de l'utilsateur à utiliser l'appareil.
RoHS:
This product is fully compliant with the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment ("RoHS") Directive (2002/95/EC). The RoHS directive
prohibits the sale of electronic equipment containing certain hazardous substances such as lead,
cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE in the European Union.
This product has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by FCC, EMC, and
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LVD. Therefore, it is designated to provide reasonable protection against inter
cause interference with other appliance usage.
ference and will not
However, it is imperative that the user follows the guidelines in this
usage, which may result in damage to the product, electrical shock and fire hazard injury.
In order to improve the features, functions, and quality of
this pr
subject to change without notice from time to time.
manual to avoid improper
oduct, the specifications are
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Features
Digital Video Recorder Features
• 960H (960x480) recording resolution, D1/2CIF/CIF supported
• H.264 video compression
1
.
• Real time recording 30fps per channel: 8ch @ 960H,
16ch @ (480x240)
• Pentaplex operation - View, Record, Playback, Back Up & Remotely Control the system
simultaneously
• 24/7
100% Duty cycle hard drive pre-installed
• PTZ cameras supported (RS485), controllable remotely via App
• Accurate Time Stamps with NTP & Daylight Savings Time
Connectivity Features
• Instant Mobile Viewing on compatible smart phones & tablets
2
3
• Exclusive LOREX Easy Connect Internet Set-up Wizard
• PC and Mac (via Safari) Compatible
• Free LOREX DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) f
r advanced remote connectivity at all
o
times
• Instant email alerts with snap shot attachments and web link
1. Recording time may vary based on recording resolution & quality, lighting conditions, and movement in the
scene.
2. Requires a high speed Internet connection and a router (not included).
3. Smart phone & tablet Compatibility: iP
Mobile phone data plan is required (not included). For the latest compatibility list check www.lorextechnol-
ogy.com as new models become available in the market.
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listed, other than the trademarks owned by Lorex Technology Inc. We reserve the right to change models, configurations, or specifications without notice or liability.
ad™, iPhone™, Android (version 1.5 & above), Windows Mobile (6.0, 6.5).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
8-Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
16-Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
8-Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
16-Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 2: Connect the Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 4: Connect the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 6: Verify Camera Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 7: Set the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Default System Password & Port Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Quick Access to System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting and Removing BNC Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mouse Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
8-Channel Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
16-Channel Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the On-Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Menu Bar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Zoom Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using a NTP Server to set your System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Event Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Playback and Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Playing Back Recorded Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Finding Events in the Playback Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Controlling the Time Range of the Playback Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using Zoom in Playback Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using Video Clip Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Backing Up Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Viewing Backed Up Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Managing Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Enabling and Changing Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Adding Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Using the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Configuring Custom Channel Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Changing the Position of the Channel Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Adjusting Camera Color Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Enabling Covert Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Configuring the Time and Recording Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Configuring Sequence Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Changing the Video-out Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Restoring the System’s Resolution if you see a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adjusting Menu Transparency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjusting the Video Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adding Privacy Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Creating a Custom Split-screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Configuring Pre-recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Configuring Backup File Duration (Pack Duration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Configuring the Recording Schedule (Continuous, Motion, Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Enabling Audio Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Configuring Recording Quality, Resolution, and Video Frame Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Searching for Video on the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Backing up Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the Event Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using the Log Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Configuring Network Type: DHCP & Static IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Enabling Auto Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Changing the DVR’s Client and HTTP Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Adjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting up Email Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Changing the Mobile Connectivity Port, User Name, and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Configuring DDNS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Configuring Motion Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Configuring Alarm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Configuring Hard Drive settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Formatting USB Flash Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Changing Date Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Changing Time Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Changing the System Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Changing Video Output - NTSC & PAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Configuring Menu Time Out and Auto Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adding Users & Changing the Admin Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Viewing System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Configuring the "Auto Reboot" feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Upgrading the System Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Restoring to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Restarting or Shutting Down the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Configuring System Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Saving Your System Configuration to a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Loading a System Configuration from a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Accessing your DVR within a local network (LAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Step 1 of 3: Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Step 2 of 3: Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address and HTTP Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Step 3 of 3: Enter the DVR’s Local IP Address into the Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
To connect using the DVR’s local IP address on a PC: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
To connect to the DVR’s local IP address on a Mac: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Accessing your DVR Remotely over the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Step 1 of 4: Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Step 4 of 4: Enter the DDNS Address into the Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Lorex Client 11: Client Software for PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Connecting to your DVR using Lorex Client 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Remote Viewing Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Logging into the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Changing Viewing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Taking Screen Shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Recording Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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Showing / Hiding Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Adjusting Sub-menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Changing the Save Directory of Screenshots or Recorded Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Changing the Format of Recorded Video (PC Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Configuring PTZ Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Video Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Configuring Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Configuring Privacy Zone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Configuring Recording Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Configuring the Recording Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Configuring System Recording Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Configuring Basic Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Configuring the System Substream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Configuring Email Notification Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Changing the Mobile User Name and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Configuring DDNS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Configuring Motion Detection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Configuring your System to "Beep" During Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Configuring Alarm Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Configuring PTZ Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Configuring the System Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Changing the System’s Menu Time Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Configuring System User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Viewing System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Upgrading System Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Configuring Event Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Configuring Auto-Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Lorex Player 11: Playing Backed up Video on PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Installing Lorex Player 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Running Lorex Player 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
About the Advanced Config menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing Backed up Video on Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Lorex Player Mac interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Loading Individual Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Loading Multiple Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Mobile Apps: Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Compatible Devices and Platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
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iPhone / iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Step 1 of 3: Downloading the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Step 2 of 3: Configuring Lorex Mobile Eco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Step 3 of 3: Connecting to your DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Deleting Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Taking Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Interface Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile Eco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Windows Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile Eco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Appendix A: System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Appendix B: Connecting a PTZ Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Configuring PTZ Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Using the PTZ Menu (Local DVR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
PTZ Presets and PTZ Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Setting PTZ Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Selecting PTZ Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Deleting PTZ Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Starting / Stopping PTZ Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Appendix C: Connecting Additional External Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Customizing the Channel Arrangement on the External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Appendix D: Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Appendix E: Replacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Removing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
8-Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
16-Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Installing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
8-Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
16-Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Formatting the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Troubleshooting Remote Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
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Getting Started
12V DC POWER SUPPLY
(may not be exactly as shown)
QUICKSTART GUIDES
DOCUMENTATION CD
USB MOUSE ETHERNET CABLE
REMOTE CONTROL
(may not be exactly as
shown)
DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)
HDMI CABLE
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 6
8-Channel
1 IR Sensor: IR receiver for the remote control.
LED Indicators:
• PWR: Power LED.
• HDD: Hard disk activity LED.
2 Menu & Playback
: In Playback Mode, press to rewind. Press repeatedly to increase rewind speed.
•
: In Playback Mode, press to play / pause video.
•
• In Live Viewing Mode, press to open Search Menu to select playback time.
•
: In Playback Mode, press to fast forward. Press repeatedly to increase fast forward speed.
• : In Playback Mode, press to stop video playback.
In Live Viewing Mode, press to stop DVR recording. Password required; does not override
•
schedul
• Press and hold for 15 seconds to reset the DVR to the default resolution. DVR will reboot.
• :
Press to stop / resume recording. When the channel displays a red box with the letter "C",
he channel is recording.
t
• Menu / Esc: Opens the
3 Channel Contro
• CH1/5: Pr
• CH2/6: Pr
• CH3/7: Pr
• CH4/8: Pr
•
: In Live Viewing Mode, press repeatedly to switch between Split-screen Viewing modes.
Controls:
ed recording.
system menu. In menus, press to go back / exit menus.
ls for full screen view:
ess to switch between channel 1 or channel 5 in full screen.
ess to switch between channel 2 or channel 6 in full screen.
ess to switch between channel 3 or channel 7 in full screen.
ess to switch between channel 4 or channel 8 in full screen.
2
4 Navigation Buttons:
3
1 2
4
5 6
•
: Press to move cursor up.
•
: Press to move cursor down.
: Press to move cursor left.
•
: Press to move cursor right.
•
5 PTZ/
• Within system menus: Press to confirm a selection.
• In Viewing mode, press to open the System Information window.
• In Viewing mode, press and hold for 6 seconds to open the PTZ menu.
6 USB Port: Connect a USB mouse (included) or
or firmware updates.
:
USB flash drive (not included) for data backup
16-Channel
1 IR Sensor: IR receiver for the remote control.
LED Indicators:
• PWR: Power LED.
• HDD: Hard disk activity LED.
2 Menu & Playback
•
: In Playback Mode, press to rewind. Press repeatedly to increase rewind speed.
: In Playback Mode, press to play / pause video.
•
• In Viewing mode, press to open Search Menu to select playback time.
•
: In Playback Mode, press to fast forward. Press repeatedly to increase fast forward speed.
• : In Playback Mode, press to stop video playback.
In Live Viewing Mode, press to stop DVR recording. Password required; does not override
•
schedul
• Press and hold for 15 seconds to reset the DVR to the default resolution. DVR will reboot.
• :
Press to stop / resume recording. When the channel displays a red box with the letter "C",
he channel is recording.
t
• Menu / Esc: Opens the
3 Channel Contro
• Ch1 ~ Ch9: Pr
• To access channels 10 and greater: Pres
channel 11, 1+2 for channel 12, etc.
: In Live Viewing Mode, press repeatedly to switch between Split-screen Viewing modes.
•
Controls:
ed recording.
system menu. In menus, press to go back / exit menus.
ls:
ess to view channel in Full-screen View.
s 0 for channel 10 or 1+0 for channel 10, 1+1 for
3
4 Navigation Buttons:
•
: Press to move cursor up.
•
: Press to move cursor down.
•
: Press to move cursor left.
: Press to move cursor right.
•
5 PTZ/
• Within system menus, press to confirm a selection.
• In Live Viewing Mode, press to open the System Information window.
• In Live Viewing Mode, press and hold for 6 seconds to open the PTZ menu.
6 USB Port: Connect a USB mouse (included) or
or firmware updates.
:
USB flash drive (not included) for data backup
4
Rear Panel
3
4 5
2
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891011
12
1
8-Channel
1 Video Input: Connect up to 8 BNC cameras.
2 Video Output: Outputs the D
mouse cursor and have full control of the system on a secondary monitor.
NOTE: Use a BNC to RCA adapter (not included) to connec
connection).
3 Audio In: Connect up to 8
4 VGA: Connect a VGA monitor (not included) to view the system interface.
5 PTZ / Alarm Block: Conn
included).
6 IR-EXT: Servic
7 On / Off Switch: T
8 DC12V: Connect the included
9 USB Port: Connect a USB mouse (included) or USB flash driv
or firmware updates.
10 LAN:
11 HDMI: Connect t
Connect a CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable f
interface.
e only; not supported.
urns the DVR on or off.
o a HDMI-compatible TV or monitor (not included) to view the system
VR interface to a BNC connection. This allows you to see your
t the DVR to RCA inputs (i.e. for a TV
RC
A audio-enabled cameras (not included).
ect compatible PTZ cameras (not included) or alarm devices (not
AC power adapter.
e (not included) for data backup
or local and remote connectivity.
12 Audio Out: Output fo
r 1 audio channel (e.g. speakers).
5
1 2 3 4
711 10 912 8
5 6
Rear Panel
16-Channel
1 Video Input: Connect up to 16 BNC cameras.
2 Video Output: Outputs
the DVR interface to a BNC connection. This allows you to see your
mouse cursor and have full control of the system on a secondary monitor.
NOTE: Use a BNC to RCA adapter (not included) to connect the DVR to RCA inputs (i.e. for a TV
onnection).
c
3 Audio I
n: Connect
4 VGA Output: Connect a V
5 PTZ / Alarm Bl
up to 4 RCA audio-enabled cameras (not included).
GA monitor (not included) to view the system interface.
ock: Connect compatible PTZ cameras (not included) or alarm devices (not
included).
6 IR-EXT: Servic
7 On / Off Switch: T
8 DC12V:
Connect the included AC power adapter.
9 USB Port: Connect a USB mouse (included) or
e only; not supported.
urns the DVR on or off.
USB flash drive (not included) for data backup
or firmware updates.
10 LAN: Connect a CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable (included) for local and remote connectivity.
11 HDMI Out: Connect to a
HDMI-compatible TV or monitor (not included) to view the system
interface.
12 Audio O
6
t: Output for 1 audio channels (e.g. speakers).
u
Basic Setup
Push and twist the BNC
connector clockwise to
secure it to the BNC port.
8-channel model shown
8-channel model shown
USB port
Connect ethernet cable
8-channel model shown
LAN port
Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras
• Connect BNC cameras to the Video In ports on the rear panel of the DVR.
Basic Setup
Step 2: Connect the Mouse
• Connect a USB mouse (included) to one of the USB ports.
Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable
• Connect an ethernet cable (included) to the LAN port on the rear panel of the DVR. Connect
the other end of the ethernet cable to a router on your network.
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Basic Setup
HDMI
VGA
8-channel model shown
8-channel model shown
DC 12V port
ON
Step 4: Connect the Monitor
• Connect the included HDMI cable from the HDMI port to the TV or monitor (recommended) OR;
• Connect a VGA cable (not included) from the VGA port t
NOTE: If you have a monitor with a DVI input, you must use an HDMI to DVI adapter (not included).
Y
ou cannot use an DVI to VGA adapter.
o the monitor.
Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR
• Connect the included power adapter to the DC 12V port. Connect the end of the power adapter
to a wall socket or a surge protector.
• Turn the power switch to I to
check and runs an initial loading sequence. After a few moments, the system loads a live
display view.
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
befo
turn on the DVR. At startup, the system performs a basic system
re installing it in a permanent location.
Step 7: Set the Time
• Set the system time and date 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.
8
Default System Password & Port Numbers
By default, the system user name is admin and the password is
000000. Passwords are disabled by default and are not required to
access the Menu Bar or Main Menu. However, you may be asked for
a password to access certain functions. It is recommended that you
enable passwords and create your own password. For details, see
“Managing Passwords” on page 32.
PTZ button
• The system requires a user name and password to log in to the system remotely using a
computer or mobile device.
• ALL the syst
system over the Internet or an internal network (LAN).
Local DVR user name and password:
• Username: ADMIN /
Default ports for remote access:
• Port 80 (HT
• Port 9000 (Client port)
• P
ort 1025 (Mobile port)
em port numbers below must be port forwarded on your router to log in to your
P
assword: 000000
TP port)
Basic Setup
te connectivity (LAN & Internet) to the DVR:
Remo
• User Name: admin
assword: none (left blank)
• P
Mobile connectivity (e.g. iPhone) to the DVR:
• User Name: ad
• P
assword: 0000
min
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.
9
Basic Setup
ATTENTION: Cameras differ in terms of installation or mounting instructions. Please see
the documentation that came with your camera(s) for specific installation instructions.
Table Mount
Wall Mount
Ceiling Mount
Camera model not be exactly as shown.
Top thre a d
(Ceiling mount, Wall mount)
Bottom thread
(Table mount)
Secure to camera
thread
Camera model may not be exactly as shown.
Connecting Cameras
Test the cameras before permanent installation. Plan where you will route the wiring for
the camera and where you will aim the camera.
Installation Tips
• Mount the camera where the lens is away from direct and intense sunlight.
• Plan your cable wiring so that it does not interf
• Ensure that the camera wiring is not exposed or easily cut.
• Mount the camera in an area that is visibl
• Avoid poi ntin g the ca mera at a gla ss windo w to see outside, as this may result in a
caused by glare from indoor / outdoor lighting conditions.
• 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
dundancy if a vandal attempts to damage the camera.
re
ere with power lines or telephone lines.
e, but out of reach.
poor image
Installing Cameras
1 Mount the camera(s) to the desired mounting surface according to the instructions that came
with the camera(s). Choose a firm mounting surface.
NOTE: If you wish to mount cameras to drywall, it is r
included).
2 Ad
just the camera stand to ensure that the camera has a satisfactory view of the area you
w
ould like to monitor. Stand configuration depends on the mounting surface you have chosen
(see below for suggested stand configurations).
NOTE: There are two connection points for certain cameras. Secure the stand to the top thread
for wall mounts or ceiling mounts. Secure the stand to the bottom thread for table
mounts or wall mounts.
ecommended to use drywall plugs (not
10
Basic Setup
BNC Extension cable
Female power connector
Digital Video Recorder
(8-channel model shown)
Male power connector
BNC
Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVR
1 Connect the male power connector on the BNC extension cable to the female power
connector 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.
3 Connect the BNC connector to one of the Vi
Plug the camera power adapter to a power outlet.
4
deo Input ports on the rear panel of the DVR.
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
• To remove a BNC connector from a BNC port, push and simultaneously twist the connector
count
o tighten.
er-clockwise to loosen the BNC connector.
11
Mouse Control
8-channel model shown
USB port
1 2
3
Mouse Control
The DVR is designed for mouse navigation. To use a USB mouse (included), connect the
mouse to a USB port on the rear panel of the DVR.
1 Use the mouse buttons to perform the following:
• Left-Button: Click t
During live viewing in Split-screen View,
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-Bu
• Click to open the Menu Bar (see “Using the
Menu Bar” on page 16).
• In menus, use the right-button to go back / exit
menus.
3 Scroll-Wheel: No
o select a menu option.
.
tton:
function.
12
Remote Control
1
2
3
4
5
*Audio capable cameras (not included) are required
for audio recording 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.
You can also control the DVR using the included remote control.
8-Channel Remote Control
1 Number Keys (1-9): Press to select the desired
channel in Full-screen View.
Remote Control
•
• MENU: Press to open the Main Menu. In menus,
• 0: Press 0 thr
2 Navigation Cur
•
3 SUB MENU: Pr
4 MUTE: Pr
Live Viewing and Playback Mode*.
5 Playback Contro
•
•
•
: In Live Viewing Mode, press to open
Split-screen View. Press repeatedly to switch
een split-screen viewing modes.
betw
pr
ess to go back / exit menus.
ee times to show the mouse
cursor on the BNC monitor or the monitor
connected with HDMI / VGA.
s
ors: Press to navigate menus.
: Press to select menu items. In Live Viewing
Mode, press to access System Information.
ess to open the Menu Bar.
ess to mute / un-mute audio during
ls:
: In Playback Mode, press to fast forward /
increase fast forward speed.
: In Playback Mode, press to rewind /
increase rewind speed.
: In Live Viewing Mode, press to open the
Search Menu to select video for playback.
• In Playback Mode, press to play video.
: In Live Viewing Mode, press to start
•
Sequence Mode.
• In Playback Mode, press to pause video.
s repeatedly to step through video
Pres
frames.
•
: Press to stop recording. Password required;
does not override scheduled recording.
: Record: Press to resume recording after
•
recording has been stopped. Password required.
13
Remote Control
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.
16-Channel Remote Control
1 REC: Press to resume recording after recording has
been stopped.
• SEARCH: Pr
• Number Keys (1-0): In Liv
open the desired channel in Full-screen view. Press
1+0 for channel 10, 1+1 for channel 11, etc.
• 0: Press 0 thr
on the BNC monitor or the monitor connected with
HDMI / VGA.
• Display Mode: In Liv
repeatedly to switch through split-screen viewing
modes.
• 2x2 / 3x3 / 4x4: In Liv
the corresponding Split-screen View. Press
repeatedly to change channels shown in
split-screen.
• AUTO: Pr
ess to open the Search menu.
e Viewing Mode, press to
ee times to show the mouse cursor
e Viewing Mode, press
e Viewing Mode, press to open
ess to start / stop Sequence Mode.
2 Navigation Curs
• ENTER: In menus, pr
ors: Press to navigate menus.
ess to confirm selections.
• In Live Viewing Mode, press to access System
Infor
mation.
3 MENU/ESC: Pr
ess to open the system menu. In
menus, press to go back / exit menu.
TE:
• MU
to mute / un-mute audio.
• PIP: In Live Vie
In Live Viewing and Playback Modes, press
wing Mode, press once to open
Picture in Picture (PIP) 1X1 or twice to open PIP 1X2.
Mouse is requir
4 Playback Contro
ed to change channels shown in PIP.
ls:
• FWD: In Playback Mode, press to fast forward /
increase fast forward speed.
• REW: In
Playback Mode, press to rewind / increase
rewind speed.
• PLAY: In Playb
• In Live Viewing Mode, press to open the Record
ack Mode, press to play / pause video.
Search Menu.
• STOP: In Playback Mode, press to pause playback.
•
In Live Viewing Mode, press to stop recording. Password required; does not override
schedul
ed recording.
• SLOW: In Playback Mode, pr
motion playback speed.
• PAUSE/FRAME: In Playback Mode, pr
by frame.
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ess to play video in slow motion. Press repeatedly to change slow
ess to pause. Press repeatedly to view recordings frame
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