Lorex SG17LD800, SG19LD800 Installation Manual

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Information in this docume nt is subject to change with out notice. As our products are subject to continuous i mprovement, Lorex Technology and our subsidiaries reserv e the right to modify produc t design, speciﬁcations and prices, without notice and without incurring any obliga tion. E&OE © 2007 LOREX. All rights reserved.

SET UP YOUR MONITOR FIRST

BASIC INSTALLATION GUIDE

under 30 minutesunder 15 minutes under 60 minutes

Hand Tools Hardware

Router

Hi Speed

over 60 minutes

Skill Level

Time

under 30 minutesunder 15 minutes under 60 minutes

Hand Tools Hardware

Router

Hi Speed

over 60 minutes

Time Tools Skills - Easy

Under 10 Minutes*

Hand Tools

Plug & Play connectors,

On screen set up

* Installation time may vary based on application and camera cabling

Connect Cameras to the Monitor:

Connect the ﬁrst camera to the CH1 input. Follow the same steps to connect the other cameras to the CH2, CH3, CH4 Video inputs*.

* Connect cameras to extension cables by aligning the arrows. Plug in cameras and cables before mounting the cameras.

Connect Power Cable:

Connect one end of the Power cord to the monitor, the other end to an electrical outlet. This unit powers ON once it is plugged in to the power outlet.

MONITOR FRONT PANEL - POWER BUTTON

Turn ON** the LCD Monitor Power

** After you see all four (4) camera images on your monitor screen, remove the protective ﬁlm from camera(s) and monitor screen.

Set the Time and Date***:

MAKE SURE THAT THE DATE AND TIME ARE SET PRIOR TO RECORDING!

*** Note: If the Date/Time is set into the past, a message will appear warning that Overlapped date(s) will be erased.

Click the SETUP button from the front panel of the monitor (or the remote control) to enter SYSTEM SETUP screen and press ENTER to go to MAIN MENU. From the MAIN MENU Scroll down to SYSTEM and press ENTER to go to the DATE/TIME MENU. Press ENTER while on DATE/TIME MENU to activate menu options.

For Lorex Client Software Requirements, please refer to page 8 of this guide.

For detailed setup information, please refer to your User’s Manual.

Broadband Router and Com- puters are Required (for local and remote monitoring), not Included.

Congratulations! You have completed STEP 1 successfully. You can now View, Record and Playback images on your Monitor.

NOTE: The arrow mark on top of the ﬂat side of the camera and cable connectors should face UP while inserting to the Monitor.

LAN PORTS

Connect Ethernet Cable:

Connect one end of the ethernet cable to one of the router’s (not included) LAN PORTS and the other end to Monitor’s Network Port located at the back of the monitor. See picture below showing a generic LAN/WAN connection.

WAN (WIDE AREA NETWORK)

LAN (LOCAL AREA NETWORK)

TO YOUR COMPUTER

TO YOUR MONITOR

BACK OF THE ROUTER

Virtual Keyboard Control:

The Virtual Keyboard control becomes available when keyboard input (A~Z, 0~9) is needed for entering information such as Names, Network Information, etc.

• Navigate using the arrow keys on the Front Panel or Remote Control.

• Use the ENTER key to choose the letters and numbers.

• Select the APPLY button once the setup is completed.

Monitor Menu Navigation Controls:

Navigation Controls:

Move UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT

Enter Button - Press this button to select and change the values in a menu option

Return Button - Complete modiﬁcations of a menu option; exit a menu

Active Option Indicator:

Orange Highlight - Indicates that the option is in active editing mode.

Green Highlight - Indicates that the option is available for editing. Once the option is highlighted, press the ENTER key to edit the option (hightlight changes to Orange).

NOTE: Once changes have been made, select the APPLY button at the bottom of the screen, and press the ENTER button on the front panel or remote control. Changes will be saved at this time - exiting the menu without applying the changes will result in the changes being lost.

Apply:

SYSTEM NAVIGATION CONTROLS:

Model numbers referenced in this document represents the difference in the size of the LCD monitor being either 17 or 19”

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SET UP LOCAL VIEWING ON YOUR PC

Retrieve System Information:

To retrieve the System Information, press the ENTER button on the Remote Control (ensure batteries are inserted) (OR) Press the ENTER button on the front panel of the Monitor (please check the user’s manual for MENU steps).

Record the IP and MAC Addresses in the section below:

Install Software:

(on your Local Computer)

Insert the Lorex Client Software CD into your local computer’s CD ROM drive and proceed with installation.

Lorex Client Software:

(on your Local Computer)

Follow the installation screens to complete Lorex Client Software installation.

Lorex Client Software:

(on your Local Computer)

Close the CD Menu Screen. A Lorex Client icon and a Lorex Player icon will appear on your desktop.

Run the Lorex Client Software:

(on your Local Computer)

Double-click the Lorex Client software icon on your desktop to run the program.

MONITOR FRONT PANEL - ENTER BUTTON

REMOTE CONTROL

COMPUTER - NOT INCLUDED

IP ADDRESS : . . .

MAC ADDRESS : : : : : :

(needed to regis ter for DDNS)

On your

Local Computer

Router

Hi Speed

over 60 minutes

Time Skills - Intermediate

Plug & Play connectors,

On screen set up

Under 30 Minutes*

* Installation time may vary based

on application

Hi Speed

over 60 minutes

Hardware

Computer & Router*

Your Observation System must be connected to a Router prior to powering it ON

* Minimum System Requirement: Windows XP, Pentium IV, 256MB Ram (512MB Recommended), 200MB Storage, Internet, DSL or Cable Modem

For Lorex Client Software Requirements, please refer to page 8 of this guide.

BASIC INSTALLATION GUIDE

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SET UP LOCAL VIEWING ON YOUR PC

System

192.168.0.150

6100

ADMIN

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Set-up:

(on your Local Computer)

Click the Setup icon from the Lorex Client Software Screen

Add ‘Group’:

(on your Local Computer)

Click on the SITE listing on the Left Panel, and Right Click to ‘ADD GROUP’. Enter a name for the GROUP, and click OK.

Enter Setup Information:

(on your Local Computer)

Select the GROUP you created and enter SETUP information.

Lorex Client Software - Local Conﬁguration:

(on your Local Computer)

From the Lorex Client Software - Local Conﬁguration screen (as shown in Step

7), select the new Group you created using the drop down menu (1) and press the CONNECT button (2) to connect to the LOCAL LIVE site.

SET-UP BUTTON

Basic Installation Guide

CONNECT BUTTON

1. Enter a Name for the System

2. Enter the IP Address recorded in Step 2-1

3. Enter the DVR/Monitor TCP/IP port (6100 by default)

4. Enter the User ID (ADMIN by default), max. 5 characters

5. Enter the Admin Password (1234 by default)

* User ID and Password are case sensitive

6. Add cameras using the dropdown menus to assign camera positions

7. Click ADD to add the System Location

8. Click OK

Camera Selection Dropdown Menu

LOCAL LIVE SITE

OFFICE

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Port Forward Your Router:

Port forward your router ﬁrst before proceeding with the set-up (you must forward web port 80 and TCP/IP Port 6100).

All routers are different. To port forward your router, please refer to your router’s

user’s manual.

A Router Conﬁguration Guide is available on your Lorex Client Software CD and also on our website in the Consumer Guide’s section.

DDNS Set-up:

Open your web browser (Internet Explorer by default) and enter

http://ddns.strategicvista.net in the address

bar.

Create Account:

From the http://ddns.strategicvista.net website, click the CREATE ACCOUNT option.

Complete New Account Information:

1. FOR PRODUCT LICENSE select the

SG17LD804-161 option from the drop down menu.

2. FOR PRODUCT CODE enter the

Monitor’s MAC address (recorded in step 2, section 1).

3. FOR URL REQUEST enter a unique

URL name (e.g. tomsmith1). Note: URL name should not be more than 15 characters.

Registration Email:

An automated REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL will be sent to your email. Print and Save this conﬁrmation. You will need this information to access your System remotely.

Enter DDNS Set-up on your Monitor:

Enter DDNS SET option on your monitor by pressing the SETUP button on the front panel of your monitor (or Remote Control). Select the SYSTEM SETUP and press ENTER. Scroll down to SYSTEM and press ENTER. Scroll down to NETWORK option and press ENTER.

SET UP INTERNET REMOTE SECURITY MONITORING

http://ddns.strategicvista.net

Create Account

Service Pro vider: dns1.strateg icvista.net Domain Name : tomsmith.strategi cvista.net User ID: to msmith1 Password: ( your password)

MONITOR FRONT PANEL - SETUP BUTTON

Hi Speed

over 60 minutes

Time Hardware Skills - Advanced

60 Minutes

Computer & Router*

Basic Computer Skills,

Router Port Forwarding

* Installation time may vary based

on application

Hi Speed

over 60 minutes

* Minimum System Requirement: Windows XP, Pentium IV, 256MB Ram (512MB Recommended), 200MB Storage, Internet, DSL or Cable Modem

REMOTE VIEWING INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Enable DDNS Settings:

Set the DDNS Settings:

1. Scroll down to the DDNS SERVER within the NETWORK menu and press ENTER.

2. Enter the USER ID sent to you in the REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL.

3. Enter the DOMAIN NAME sent to you in the REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL (i.e.tomsmith.strategicvista.net) leaving out the .strategicvista.net part of the URL.

4. Enter your PASSWORD (1234 by default).

5. Click the DDNS Status button - A SUCCESS message will appear if the settings are correct.

6. Scroll to OK button and press ENTER to accept.

7. On the SYSTEM menu screen scroll down to APPLY and press ENTER.

8. The system will now ask you to RESTART. Click OK.

On the NETWORK menu, use the DOWN arrow key to navigate to DDNS. Highlight DDNS checkbox by pressing ENTER and press the UP arrow key to put a check mark in the DDNS checkbox. Press ENTER to accept settings.

COMPUTER - NOT INCLUDED

Install Software:

(on your Remote Computer*)

Insert the Lorex Client Software CD into your remote computer’s CD ROM drive and proceed with installation.

Lorex Client Software:

(on your Remote Computer*)

Follow the installation screens to complete Lorex Client Software installation.

Lorex Client Software:

(on your Remote Computer*)

Close the CD Menu Screen. A Lorex Client icon and a Lorex Player icon will appear on your desktop.

Run the Lorex Client Software:

(on your Remote Computer*)

Double-click the Lorex Client icon on your desktop to run the program.

SET UP INTERNET REMOTE SECURITY MONITORING

On your

Remote Computer*

For Lorex Client Application Software Requirements, please refer to page 8 of this guide.

*For viewing your system from a remote location

tomsmith1 tomsmith

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SUCCESS

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1. Enter a Name for the System

2. Enter the DDNS DOMAIN NAME from the Registration Email sent to you.

3. Enter the DVR/Monitor TCP/IP port (6100 by default)

4. Enter the User ID (ADMIN by default), max. 5 characters

5. Enter the Admin Password (1234 by default)

* User ID and Password are case sensitive

6. Add cameras using the dropdown menus to assign camera positions

7. Click ADD to add the System Location

8. Click OK

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Set-up:

(on your Remote Computer*)

Click the Setup icon from the Lorex Client Software Screen

Add ‘Group’:

(on your Remote Computer*)

Click on the SITE listing on the Left Panel, and Right Click to ‘ADD GROUP’. Enter a name for the GROUP, and click OK.

Enter Setup Information:

(on your Remote Computer*)

SET-UP BUTTON

Lorex Client Software - Local Conﬁguration:

(on your Remote Computer*)

From the Lorex Client Software - Local Conﬁguration screen (as shown in Step

13), select the new Group you created using the drop down menu (1) and press the CONNECT button (2) to connect to the REMOTE* LIVE site.

CONNECT BUTTON

SET UP INTERNET REMOTE SECURITY MONITORING

Camera Selection Dropdown Menu

System

tomsmith.strategicvista.net

6100

ADMIN

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REMOTE* LIVE SITE

*For viewing your system from a remote location

For other remote access viewing features, please consult the Lorex Client Software Manual.

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MONITOR POWER SAVING TIP

To extend the life of your monitor, it is highly recommended that you take advantage

of the AUTO BRIGHTNESS & MAIN DISPLAY OFF features. Enabling these features will

save power by automatically dimming your monitor when not in use or turning the

monitor OFF during off-peak hours (Note: recording will never be turned OFF or affected

by these settings). Follow these simple instructions to extend the life of your monitor.

System Setup Menu:

Click the SETUP button from the front panel of the monitor (or the remote control) to enter SYSTEM SETUP screen and select the SYSTEM SETUP and ENTER to go to the MAIN MENU.

MONITOR FRONT PANEL - SETUP BUTTON

Main Menu:

In the MAIN MENU screen, select DISPLAY and press ENTER. Use the down arrow key and select SCREEN SAVER menu and ENTER to activate the SCREEN SAVER menu options.

Screen Saver Menu:

Auto Brightness:

Adjust Brightness by highlighting and pressing ENTER, then use the DOWN and UP arrow keys to adjust time.Press ENTER when complete.

Main Display OFF:

Enable this option by selecting ON. Set time on the ‘FROM’ and ‘TO’ ﬁelds to determine the times you want the Main Display OFF.

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IT’S ALL ON THE WEB

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Product Information Software/Hardware

Updates & Ugrades



Product Documentation

 Speciﬁcation Sheet  User’s Manual  Lorex Client Software Manual  Quick Start Guide  Portforwarding Guide  Basics of Remote Video

Access Guide

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For detailed setup information, please refer to your User’s Manual. For additional information about determining your IP address, conﬁguring your router, and port forwarding, please visit our website www.lorexcctv.com and click Consumer Guides Section or view guides from the Lorex Client Software CD included with your system.

Toll Free Technical Support - North America: 1-888-42 LOREX (1-888-425-6739)

Toll Free Technical Support - International (outside of North America): +800-425-6739-0

Lorex International Website - www.lorexinternational.com

Email Support: support@lorexcorp.com

LOREX CLIENT SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

The Lorex Cli ent software (includ ed with the Observa tion System) has the following installa tion requirements.

Minimum System Requirements:

Operating Sys tem: Windows 2000, Windows XP Home Edition, Wi ndows XP Professiona l Processor: Pentium 4 - 1 .5 GHz Processor (or equivalent) Memory: 256 MB RAM Hard Drive: 50 MB - Install ation space required . * Additional Hard Drive space require d for recording. Recorded ﬁle size w ill vary depending on recording quality settings

Recommended System Requirements:

Operating Sys tem: Windows XP Home Editio n Windows XP Professi onal Processor: Pentium 4 / 3 GHz Processor (or e quivalent) Memory: 1024 MB RAM Hard Drive: 50 MB - Install ation space required * Additional Hard D rive space required for recording. Reco rded ﬁle size will vary depending on recording qualit y settings

Please refer to the Lorex Client Software User Guide included with your Observation System for further details. Visi t the Lorex support website at http://w ww.lorexcctv.com for information on Win dows Vista compatibility .