DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDER
Instruction Manual
C ONNECTIVITY
English Version 1.0
THE ECONOMICAL SOLUTION TO PROTECT YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS
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LH150 ECO4 SERIES
Thank you for purchasing the ECO4 Series Digital Video Surveillance Recorder.
This manual refers to the following models:
• LH158 (8-channel)
• LH156 (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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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.
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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 p
roduct.
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
f
ollowing 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.
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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.
This product has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by FCC, EMC, and
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.
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LVD. Therefore, it is designated to provide reasonable protection against
cause interference with other appliance usage.
interference and will not
However, it is imperative that the user follows the
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
subject to change without notice from time to time.
guidelines in this manual to avoid improper
this product, the specifications are
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Features
Digital Video Recorder Features
• 960H (960x480) recording resolution, D1/2CIF/CIF supported
• H.264 video compression
• Real time recording 30fps per channel: 8ch @960H, 16ch @480x240
• Pentaplex operation - View, Record, Playback, Back Up & Remotely Control the system
simultaneousl
y
• 24/7 100% Duty cycle hard drive pre-installed
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• PTZ cameras supported (RS485), controllable remotely via App
• Accurate Time Stamps with NTP & Daylight Savings Time
Connectivity Features
• LOREX Stratus Solution - Quick & simple internet
• Instant Mobile Viewing on compatible Smart Phones & Tablets
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cloud connectivity
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• PC and Mac compatible
• Instant email alerts with snap shot attachment
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: iPad®, iPhone®, Android (version 2.2 & above). Mobile phone data plan is
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equired (not included). For the latest compatibility list check www.lorextechnology.com as new models become
available in the market.
All trademarks belong to their respective owners. No claim is made
listed, other than the trademarks owned by Lorex Technology Inc. We reserve the right to change models, configurations, or specifications without notice or liability.
to the exclusive right to use the trademarks
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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: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Step 7: Verify Camera Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Step 8: Set the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Default System Password & Port Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Lorex Stratus Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Quick Access to System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting and Removing BNC Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Mouse Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8-Channel Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
16-Channel Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the On-Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Menu Bar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the Zoom Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Using a NTP Server to set your System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Event Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Playback and Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Playing Back Recorded Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Finding Events in the Playback Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Controlling the Time Range of the Playback Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using Zoom in Playback Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using Video Clip Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Backing Up Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Viewing Backed Up Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Managing Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Changing Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Adding Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Using the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Configuring Custom Channel Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Changing the Position of the Channel Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adjusting Camera Color Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Enabling Covert Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Configuring the Time and Recording Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Configuring Sequence Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Changing the Video-out Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Restoring the System’s Resolution if you see a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjusting Menu Transparency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting the Video Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adding Privacy Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Creating a Custom Split-screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Configuring Pre-recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Configuring Backup File Duration (Pack Duration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Configuring the Recording Schedule (Continuous, Motion, Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Enabling Audio Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Configuring Recording Quality, Resolution, and Video Frame Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Searching for Video on the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Backing up Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using the Event Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the Log Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Configuring Network Type: DHCP & Static IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Enabling Auto Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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Changing the DVR’s Client and HTTP Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Adjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Setting up Email Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Configuring DDNS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Configuring Motion Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Configuring Alarm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Configuring Hard Drive settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Formatting USB Flash Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Changing Date Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Changing Time Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Changing the System Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Configuring the "Auto Reboot" feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Configuring Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Upgrading the System Firmware Using a USB Thumb Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Restoring to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Restarting or Shutting Down the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Configuring System Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Saving Your System Configuration to a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Loading a System Configuration from a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Step 1 of 3: Connect your DVR to Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Step 2 of 3: Obtain the DVR’s Device ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Step 3 of 3: Connect to the DVR Over the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using the PC/Mac Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Changing Viewing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Taking Screen Shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Recording Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Showing / Hiding Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Viewing the Bit Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Changing the Save Directory of Screenshots or Recorded Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Changing the Format of Recorded Video (PC Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Configuring PTZ Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Video Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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Configuring Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Configuring Privacy Zone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Configuring Recording Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Configuring the Recording Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Configuring System Recording Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Configuring Basic Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Configuring the System Substream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Configuring Email Notification Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Configuring DDNS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Configuring Motion Detection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Configuring your System to "Beep" During Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Configuring Alarm Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Configuring PTZ Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Configuring the System Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Changing the System’s Menu Time Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Configuring System User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Viewing System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Configuring Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Manually Upgrading System Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Configuring Event Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Configuring Auto-Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Mobile Apps: Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Compatible Devices and Platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
iPhone / iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Connecting to Your System Using Lorex ECO Stratus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Lorex ECO Stratus Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Using Remote Playback Mode on iPhone/iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Viewing Screenshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Viewing Manual Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Using Device Manager to Manage DVR’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Connecting to Your System Using Lorex ECO Stratus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Lorex ECO Stratus Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Using Remote Playback Mode on Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Viewing Screenshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Viewing Manual Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Using Device Manager to Manage DVR’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Lorex Player 11: Playing Backed up Video on PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Installing Lorex Player 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Running Lorex Player 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
About the Advanced Config Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
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Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing Backed up Video on Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Lorex Player Mac Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Loading Individual Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Loading Multiple Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
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
Appendix F: DDNS Setup (Advanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Accessing your DVR within a local network (LAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Step 1 of 3: Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Step 2 of 3: Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Step 3 of 3: Connect to the DVR’s Local IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
To connect using the DVR’s local IP address on a PC: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
To connect using the DVR’s local IP address on a Mac: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
DDNS Setup—Access your DVR Remotely over the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Step 1 of 4: Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Step 4 of 4: Connect to the DVR’s DDNS Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
To connect using the DVR’s DDNS address on a PC: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
To connect using the DVR’s DDNS address on a Mac: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
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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: P
• HDD: Har
ower LED.
d disk activity LED.
2 Menu & Playbac
•
: 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
• :
• Menu / Esc: Open
3 Channel Contr
• CH
• CH
• CH
• CH
• : In Live Viewing Mode, press repeatedly to switch between Split-screen Viewing modes.
4 Navigati
•
•
•
•
Playback Mode, press to stop video playback.
• In Live Viewing Mode, press to stop DVR recording. Password required; does not override
sc
heduled recording.
• 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",
the channel is recording.
1/5: Press to switch between channel 1 or channel 5 in full screen.
2/6: Press to switch between channel 2 or channel 6 in full screen.
3/7: Press to switch between channel 3 or channel 7 in full screen.
4/8: Press to switch between channel 4 or channel 8 in full screen.
on Buttons:
: Press to move cursor up.
: Press to move cursor down.
: Press to move cursor left.
: Press to move cursor right.
k Controls:
s the system menu. In menus, press to go back / exit menus.
ols for full screen view:
2
5 PTZ/ :
3
1 2
4
5 6
• 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 P
ort: Connect a USB mouse (included) or USB flash drive (not included) for data backup
or firmware updates.
16-Channel
1 IR Sensor: IR receiver for the remote control.
LED Indicators:
• PWR: P
• HDD: Har
2 Menu & Playbac
•
: In Playback Mode, press to rewind. Press repeatedly to increase rewind speed.
: In Playback Mode, press to play / pause video.
•
•
: In Playback Mode, press to fast forward. Press repeatedly to increase fast forward speed.
• : In
ower LED.
d disk activity LED.
k Controls:
• In Viewing mode, press to open Search Menu to select playback time.
Playback Mode, press to stop video playback.
• In Live Viewing Mode, press to stop DVR recording. Password required; does not override
sc
heduled recording.
• 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",
the channel is recording.
• Menu / Esc: Open
3 Channel Contr
• Ch
1 ~ Ch9: Press to view channel in Full-screen View.
s the system menu. In menus, press to go back / exit menus.
ols:
• To access channels 10 and greater: Pr
channel 11, 1+2 for channel 12, etc.
• : In Live Viewing Mode, press repeatedly to switch between Split-screen Viewing modes.
ess 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 P
or firmware updates.
ort: Connect a USB mouse (included) or USB flash drive (not included) for data backup
4
Rear Panel
3
4 5
2
76
891011
12
1
8-Channel
1 Video Input: Connect up to 8 BNC cameras.
2 Video Outpu
mouse cursor and have full control of the system on a secondary monitor.
NOTE: Use
3 Audio In
4 VGA:
5 PTZ
6 IR-EXT:
7 On /
8 DC12V: Connect
9 USB P
10 LAN:
11 HDM
Connect a VGA monitor (not included) to view the system interface.
/ Alarm Block: Connect compatible PTZ cameras (not included) or alarm devices (not
included).
Off Switch: Turns the DVR on or off.
or firmware updates.
Connect a CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable for local and remote connectivity.
I: Connect to a HDMI-compatible TV or monitor (not included) to view the system
interface.
t: Outputs the DVR interface to a BNC connection. This allows you to see your
a BNC to RCA adapter (not included) to connect the DVR to RCA inputs (i.e. for a TV
connection).
put: Connect up to 8 RCA audio-enabled cameras (not included).
Service only; not supported.
the included AC power adapter.
ort: Connect a USB mouse (included) or USB flash drive (not included) for data backup
12 Audio Outpu
t: Output for 1 audio channel (e.g. speakers).
5
Rear Panel
1 2 3 4
711 10 912 8
5 6
16-Channel
1 Video Input: Connect up to 16 BNC cameras.
2 Vi
deo 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
connection).
3 Audio I
4 VGA:
5 PTZ / Alarm
nput: Connect up to 4 RCA audio-enabled cameras (not included).
Connect a VGA monitor (not included) to view the system interface.
Block: Connect compatible PTZ cameras (not included) or alarm devices (not
included).
6 IR-EXT:
7 On / Off Switc
8 DC
9 USB P
Service only; not supported.
h: Turns the DVR on or off.
12V: Connect the included AC power adapter.
ort: Connect a USB mouse (included) or 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: Connect t
interface.
12 Audio O
utput: Output for 1 audio channels (e.g. speakers).
o a HDMI-compatible TV or monitor (not included) to view the system
6
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 to 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 t
check and runs an initial loading sequence. After a few moments, the system loads a live
display view.
o turn on the DVR. At startup, the system performs a basic system
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Step 6: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available)
Click Yes to upgrade
the firmware
DO NOT POWER OFF THE UNIT OR DISCONNECT THE POWER
CABLE DURING FIRMWARE INSTALLATION
If a firmware upgrade is available, you will be asked to install it once the DVR starts up. It
is required to upgrade your system to the latest firmware version to enable remote
connection to the system.
If a firmware upgrade is available:
1 Aft
er startup, a notification will appear asking you to upgrade the firmware. Click Yes to
upgrade.
Basic Setup
2 Ent
er the system user name (default: admin) and password (default: 000000) and click Apply.
Wait for the firmware update to complete. The system will restart once the firmware has been
upgraded.
Step 7: 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
bef
ore installing it in a permanent location.
Step 8: 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 21.
9
Basic Setup
By default, the system user name is admin and the password is
000000. It is recommended that you create your own password. For
details, see “Managing Passwords” on page 33.
PTZ button
Default System Password & Port Numbers
• The system requires a user name and password to log in to the system remotely using a
computer or mobile device. After logging on remotely the first time, you will be asked to create
a custom password for the system.
Local DVR and remote connectivity (LAN & Intern
• Username: admin /
Default ports for DDNS remote access:
• Port 80
• Port 90
(HTTP port)
00 (Client port)
Password: 000000
et) user name and password:
Lorex Stratus Connectivity
This system features the exclusive Lorex Stratus connectivity service. This is a cloud
connectivity service that allows you to connect to your system over the Internet via a secure
handshake with Lorex’s Stratus servers. This means you can easily connect to your system
without requiring any network configuration.
For details on setting up your system to connect to the Internet using the Stratus service:
• See “Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac” on page 57.
OR
• See “Mobile Apps: Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device” on page 84.
Connectivity using Lorex’s free DDNS service is also available, b
above to be port forwarded on your router.
ut requires the ports listed
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.
10
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 int
• Ensure that the camera wiring is not exposed or easily cut.
• Mount the camera in an area that
is visible, but out of reach.
• Avoid poi ntin g the ca mera at a gla ss windo w to see outside, as this may r
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
edundancy if a vandal attempts to damage the camera.
r
erfere with power lines or telephone lines.
esult in a 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 y
2 Ad
just the camera stand to ensure that the camera has a satisfactory view of the area you
would like to monitor. Stand configuration depends on the mounting surface you have chosen
(see below for suggested stand configurations).
NOTE: Ther
ou wish to mount cameras to drywall, it is recommended to use drywall plugs (not
included).
e 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.
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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 Co
3 Co
nnect the female power connector on the BNC extension cable to the power adapter.
nnect the BNC connector to one of the Video Input ports on the rear panel of the DVR.
4 Plug the camera power adapter to a power outlet.
Connecting and Removing BNC Cables
BNC (Bayonet Nut Connector) is a special connector that locks on to the system port and
cannot be accidently removed.
To connect or remove a BNC connector:
• Push the BNC connector firmly into the BNC port and simultaneously twist the connector
cl
ockwise to tighten.
• To remove a BNC connector from a BNC port, push and simultaneously twist the connector
ounter-clockwise to loosen the BNC connector.
c
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Mouse Control
8-channel model shown
USB port
1 2
3
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.
Mouse Control
1 Use the
• Left-Button:
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-B
• Click to open the Menu Bar (see “Using the
Menu Bar” on page 17).
• In menus, use the right-button to go back / exit
menus.
3 Scroll-Wheel: N
mouse buttons to perform the following:
Click to select a menu option.
utton:
o function.
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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.
Remote Control
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.
• : In Live Viewing Mode, press to open
Split-screen View. Press repeatedly to switch
ween split-screen viewing modes.
bet
• MENU: Pr
press to go back / exit menus.
• 0: Pr
cursor on the BNC monitor or the monitor
connected with HDMI / VGA.
ess to open the Main Menu. In menus,
ess 0 three times to show the mouse
2 Navigation Cur
• : Press to select menu items. In Live Viewing
Mode, press to access System Information.
3 SUB MENU:
4 MU
5 Playback Contr
TE: Press to mute / un-mute audio during
Live Viewing and Playback Mode*.
: 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.
Pr
ess repeatedly to step through video
frames.
sors: Press to navigate menus.
Press to open the Menu Bar.
ols:
• : Press to stop recording. Password required;
does not override scheduled recording.
• : Record: Press to resume recording after
recording has been stopped. Password required.
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16-Channel 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.
1 REC: Press to resume recording after recording has
been stopped.
• SEARCH:
• Number Ke
open the desired channel in Full-screen view. Press
1+0 for channel 10, 1+1 for channel 11, etc.
• 0: Pr
the BNC monitor or the monitor connected with HDMI
/ VGA.
• Display Mode: I
to switch through split-screen viewing modes.
• 2x
2 / 3x3 / 4x4: In Live Viewing Mode, press to open
the corresponding Split-screen View. Press
repeatedly to change channels shown in split-screen.
• AUT
Press to open the Search menu.
ys (1-0): In Live Viewing Mode, press to
ess 0 three times to show the mouse cursor on
n Live Viewing Mode, press repeatedly
O: Press to start / stop Sequence Mode.
Remote Control
2 Navigation Cur
• ENTER: In
sors: Press to navigate menus.
menus, press to confirm selections.
• In Live Viewing Mode, press to access System
3 MENU
Inf
ormation.
/ESC: Press to open the system menu. In
menus, press to go back / exit menu.
• MUTE: In Liv
e Viewing and Playback Modes, press to
mute / un-mute audio.
• PIP: In Liv
e Viewing Mode, press once to open Picture
in Picture (PIP) 1X1 or twice to open PIP 1X2. Mouse
is r
equired to change channels shown in PIP.
4 Playback Contr
• FWD: In
ols:
Playback Mode, press to fast forward /
increase fast forward speed.
• RE
W: In Playback Mode, press to rewind / increase
rewind speed.
Y: In Playback Mode, press to play / pause video.
• PLA
• In Live Viewing Mode, press to open the Record
Sear
ch Menu.
• ST
OP: In Playback Mode, press to pause playback.
• In Live Viewing Mode, press to stop recording.
P
assword required; does not override scheduled recording.
• SL
OW: In Playback Mode, press to play video in slow motion. Press repeatedly to change slow
motion playback speed.
• PA
USE/FRAME: In Playback Mode, press to pause. Press repeatedly to view recordings frame
by frame.
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Using the On-Screen Display
C
M
C
C
1. Date & Time
2. Record Status
3. Channel number /
Channel Title
Tip:
If you can’t see your mouse cursor on screen:
You may have switched output modes from VGA/HDMI to BNC. By default, the DVR
outputs to VGA/HDMI mode.
How To Change Video Outputs:
Front Panel Remote Control
Press and hold 0 for 6
seconds.
Press 0 three times.
Using the On-Screen Display
Use the system’s graphical on-screen display to navigate menus and configure options and
settings.
1 Dat
2 Record Status: Displays the current recording status of the system: C=continuous (normal
3 Channel n
e & Time: Displays the date and time on the system
recording); M=motion recording; A=alarm recording.
umber / Channel title: Displays channel number or channel title. To rename the
channel number to a title, see “Configuring Custom Channel Names” on page 37.
16
Using the On-Screen Display
Main Menu
Split screen
PTZ
Start / Stop
PTZ Cruise
Search Menu
Start/Stop
Recording
Sequence
Volume
Zoom
PIP1X1
PIP1X2
Lock
Using the Menu Bar
The Menu Bar allows you to access the Main Menu and control basic functions of the DVR.
To access the Menu Bar:
1 Right-click or
move the mouse cursor to the bottom of the screen to access the Menu Bar.
Menu Bar Icons
• Main Menu: Opens the Main Menu.
• Lock: Click t
unless passwords are enabled.
• Sp
lit Screen buttons: View the DVR in 4-way, 9-way, or 16-way (16-channel models only)
Split-screen Mode.
• PTZ: Open
• Start / Stop
• Zoom: Opens
• Rec
ord Search: Opens the DVR Search Menu. This allows you to search for video recorded
on the DVR.
• Start / Stop Recording:
not override scheduled recording.
• Start
/ Stop SEQ: Start or stop Sequence Mode. In Sequence Mode, DVR automatically switches
between channels every few seconds.
• PIP 1X1: Enabl
• PIP 1X2:
lume: Adjust the DVR volume (audio-capable cameras required, not included).
• Vo
o Lock the Main Menu unless the password is entered. Lock icon is not visible
s the PTZ controls.
PTZ Cruise: Start or stop the PTZ cruise function.
digital zoom. Must be in Full-screen / Live Viewing Mode.
e Picture in Picture Mode with 1 camera in full screen and 1 in a small window.
Enable Picture in Picture Mode with 1 camera in full screen and 2 in small windows.
Start or stop DVR recording on all channels. Password required; does
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Using the On-Screen Display
Virtual Keyboard
Virtual Mini-Keyboard
Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-Keyboard
You can input numeric or text values using the on-screen virtual keyboard. You will need to
use the Virtual Keyboard when entering your User ID and Password. The Virtual
Mini-Keyboard is used to input numeric values, such as the time and date.
To use the Virtual Keyboard:
1 Using the
passwords are enabled).
• The Virtual Keyboard opens.
mouse, click on an option or field, such as the User ID and Password fields (if
• Click Shift
• Click
to switch between upper and lowercase letters.
to move the cursor between letters.
• Click to Backspace/Delete.
• Click Ent
• Click ES
To use the Virtual Mini-K
1 Using the
er to enter your selection.
C to close the virtual keyboard.
eyboard:
Mouse, click on an option or field, such as the Time or Date fields.
• The Virtual Mini-Keyboard opens.
• Click to go back to the previous option.
• Click to enter your selection.
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Using the On-Screen Display
Zoom icon
Click and drag to
zoom in on an
area
Click and drag inside the
box to move the zoom area
Right-click to exit and select
a different zoom area
Using the Zoom Mode
Zoom Mode allows you to zoom in on an image while viewing your cameras live. This can
be useful if you want to get a closer look at a situation.
To use the Zoom Mode:
1 In
Live Viewing Mode, select the channel you want to zoom in on in full-screen (double-click
the channel if you are in a Split-screen View).
2 Right-click t
o open the Menu Bar and select the Zoom button ( ). A Zoom icon appears on
the screen.
3 Click and dr
ag on the area of the screen you would like to enlarge. The image zooms in on the
selected area.
• The box in the lower right-hand corner shows the entire camera picture with a black box
ar
ound the zoomed-in area.
• Click inside the box and drag to move the zoom area.
• Right-click to exit and select a different zoom
area. Right-click again to exit Zoom Mode and
return to Live Viewing Mode.
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Using the On-Screen Display
Click inside the main
viewing area to change
the full-screen channel
Click inside the white bar
and drag to move the
smaller channels
Click inside the smaller channels
to change the channel
Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode
Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode allows you to view one channel in full-screen while viewing
up to two other channels.
To use Picture in Picture Mode:
1 Right-click t
o open the Menu Bar and select the PIP1X1 button ( ) or PIP1X2 button ( ).
PIP1X1 shows 1 channel in full screen and 1 other chan
screen and 2 other channels.
nel; PIP1X2 shows 1 channel in full
• Picture in Picture Mode opens.
• To change the full-screen channel, click anywhere in the main viewing area.
• To change the smaller channels, click inside the channel.
• To move the smaller channels around the screen, click inside the white bar and drag.
• Right-click to exit and return to Live Viewing Mode.
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Setting the Date and Time
It is highly recommended to set the date and time when first
setting up your system.
Inaccurate time stamps may render your footage unusable for
court evidence.
Press on the Mini-Keyboard after
you have entered the Date or Time
To set the date and time:
1 Right-click
the Main Menu button ( ).
or move your mouse to the bottom of the screen to open the Menu Bar and click
2 Ent
3 Cl
4 Co
er the system user name (default: admin) and password (default: 000000) and click Apply.
ick System.
nfigure the following:
• Dat
e: Click inside the field and enter the month, date, and year.
• Time:
• (Op
YY-MM-DD.
• (
• (Op
Time adjustments.
• (Op
with a Network Time Protocol (NTP) time server. Lorex provides a free NTP service that
automatically updates your DVR’s time for Daylight Savings Time.
Click inside the field and enter the time.
tional) Date Format: Use the drop-down menu to select MM/DD/YY or, DD/MM/YY, or
Optional) Time Format: Use the drop-down menu to select 12HOURS or 24HOURS.
tional) DST: Click the Setup button next to DST to configure automatic Daylight Savings
tional) NTP: Click the Setup button next to NTP to synchronize your DVR’s time and date
NOTE: A c
ick Apply to save your settings.
5 Cl
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onstant internet connection is required for the NTP server feature to function.
Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST)
DST Setup
Select Enable
Configure DST
Settings
If your region observes Daylight Savings Time (DST), follow the instructions below to
configure your DVR to automatically update the time when the clock updates.
To enable automatic DST adjustments:
ick the DST Setup button.
1 Cl
2 Co
nfigure the following:
light Saving Time: Select Enable.
• Day
me Offset: Select the number of hours the system should move forward or backward when
• Ti
DST occurs.
• Day
light Saving Time Mode: Select Week or Date. This allows you to select whether DST
should begin and end at the beginning of the week or on a specific date.
• Start Time, End Time: Ent
er when DST starts and ends.
3 Cl
ick Apply to save your settings.
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Setting the Date and Time
NTP Setup
Select Enable
Select ntp.lorexddns.net
Select your Time Zone
Click Update Now to connect
to the server
Click Apply to save your settings
Using a NTP Server to set your System Time
A NTP (Network Time Protocol) server syncs your system time with an online time server.
Lorex provides a free NTP service that allows your DVR to automatically update the time
for Daylight Savings Time.
NOTE: A c
onstant Internet connection is required to use the NTP feature.
To enable NTP:
1 Right-click
2 Cl
ick System. Beside NTP, click Setup.
3 Co
nfigure the following:
• Ena
• Ser
to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button ( ).
ble: Select Enable.
ver Address: Select ntp.lorexddns.net (recommended) as the time server or select
another time server.
• Ti
me Zone: Select your region’s time zone.
4 Cl
ick Update Now to connect to the time server.
5 Cl
ick Apply to save your settings.
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Recording
C
.
M
Recording
By default, the system is set to immediately record video from connected cameras in
Continuous Recording Mode.
• Recording—Continuous: Normal, c
You can set the system to stop recording once the hard drive is full, or to continually record
overwriting previously recorded data. For more details, see “Configuring Hard Drive
by
settings” on page 51.
ontinuous recording
Event Recording
The system also includes motion recording:
• Reco
rding—Motion: The system records when motion is detected by the camera
Recording Audio
The system can also record audio for up to 8 channels (8-channel models) or 4 channels
(16-channel model). You must have audio-capable cameras (not included) or self-powered
microphones (not included) in order to record audio on the system.
For details, see “Appendix D: Recording Audio” on page 111.
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Playback and Backup
CH
Playback
Time
Search
Date
Select channels to play back
You can view and back up recorded video on the system through the Search Menu.
Playing Back Recorded Video
To playback a specific date and time:
Playback and Backup
1 Rig
2 Ent
ht-click to open the Menu Bar and click the Record Search button ( ).
er the system user name (default: admin) and password (default: 000000) and click Apply.
The Record Search tab opens.
3 Co
nfigure the following:
• CH:
Select the channel you wish to search. Select All to search all channels.
• Sear
ch Date: Enter the month, date, and year you wish to search for video.
• Playback Time: Enter the desired time you wish to search for video.
ick Play to select the exact time specified in Playback Time.
4 Cl
5 Sel
ect the channel or channels you want to play back and click Play.
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Playback and Backup
Days in the
selected month
Hours in the
selected day
Search results:
Green: Continuous recording
Red: Motion or alarm recording
Grey: No recording
To search for recorded footage on the DVR:
1 R
ight-click to open the Menu Bar and click the Record Search button ( ). The Record
Search tab opens.
2 Configur
• CH:
• Se
3 Click the Sear
e the following:
Select the channel you wish to search. Select All to search all channels.
arch Date: Enter the month, date, and year you wish to search for video.
ch button. Your search results appear in the calendar. In the top portion of the
calendar, results are shown for each day in the month. In the bottom portion, results are
shown for each hour in the selected day.
4 Click
5 Click
on a date in the calendar to see the video available for that date.
on the hour of the video you want to play back.
6 Sel
ect the channel or channels you want to play back.
7 Click Play t
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o begin playback.
Playback and Backup
Available video footage
: Continuous recording
: Motion or alarm recording
Start time of
footage shown
in bar
End time of
footage
shown in bar
Exit playback
Change range of time
shown in playback bar
Rewind
Slow
Play
Pause
Fast
Forward
Zoom
Video clip
backup
Mute
Playback cursor (click and
drag to select playback time)
Show playback
time controls
Video footage from up to 4 channels is shown in multiple bars
Using Playback Controls
This system features advanced playback controls that allow you to see when you have
recorded footage and motion events on your cameras. They also allow you to use digital
zoom in playback mode or take backups from short video clips.
Different playback controls appear depending on the number of cameras you
have selected
to playback. All available controls appear when you playback from a single camera.
To use the advanced playback controls:
1 Mo
ve the mouse slightly to display the on-screen playback controls. You can also use the
playback control buttons on the remote control.
• Click the playback controls to play, pause, fast forward, rewind, and slow down playback.
• Click X or
right-click to quit playback and return to the Search Menu.
Finding Events in the Playback Bar
The advanced playback controls show the time and type of video footage available.
Continuous recordings are shown in green and motion or alarm recordings are in red.
NOTE: Motion
highlighted, see “Alarm” on page 49 for details.
When up to four channels are selected for playback, multiple
If more than four channels are selected, one bar is
channels. This means that video available on any selected channel will be shown in the bar.
detection or alarms must be enabled for each channel before they will be
channels are shown.
shown that combines all the selected
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Playback and Backup
Click to open time
range controls
Controlling the Time Range of the Playback Bar
The time range is the start and end times of the footage displayed in the Playback bar. By
default, the Playback bar displays recordings recorded on the day selected for playback
(from 00:00~24:00). You can change the time range to narrow in on a specific time.
To control the time range of
1 During
2 Click 30
Playback mode, click to open the time range controls.
m, 1H, 2H, or 24H to select a time range. For example, if 30m is selected, the
the Playback bar:
playback bar will show 15 minutes before to 15 minutes after the currently playing time.
OR
• To create a custom time range, click . The button will become colored. Move your mouse
to the time you where you would like the range to start and click. Then, move your mouse to
the time
you where you would like the range to end and click. The start and end times will be
replaced by the 1st and 2nd times that you clicked on.
Using Zoom in Playback Mode
You can use Zoom in Playback Mode. This is useful if you need a closer look at recorded
video.
NOTE: Zoom is onl
To use zoom in playback mode:
1 Open Playback
Recorded Video” on page 25.
2 Click to open Zoom.
NOTE: Playback
video before you zoom, you will have to pause it before entering Zoom.
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y available when a single channel is selected for Playback.
mode with only one channel selected. For details, see “Playing Back
controls are not available when Zoom is activated. If you want to pause the
Playback and Backup
Zoom icon
Click and drag to
zoom in on an
area
Click and drag inside the box to move the zoom area
Right-click to exit and select a different zoom area
Click to select the start and stop times
3 Click and drag on the area of the screen you would like to enlarge. The image zooms in on the
selected area.
• The box in the lower right-hand corner shows the entire camera picture with a black box
ar
ound the zoomed-in area.
• Click inside the box and drag to move the zoom area.
4 Right-click
to exit and select a different zoom area. Right-click again to exit Zoom Mode and
return to Playback Mode.
Using Video Clip Backup
Video clip backup allows you to select a duration of video during playback mode and save
it to a USB flash drive (not included).
NOTE: Vi
To create a backup video clip:
1 Co
nnect a USB flash drive (not included) to one of the USB ports on the DVR.
2 Open Playback mode with onl
Video” on page 25.
3 Cl
ick the clip backup button ( ) to start your backup at the current playback time.
4 When y
deo clip backup is only available when a single channel is selected for Playback.
y one channel selected. For details, see “Playing Back Recorded
ou want the backup clip to stop, click again.
TIP: You can use fast forward or
the clip. This is useful because it allows you to backup longer segments of video without
having to watch the whole video each time. You must have enough space on your USB flash
drive to save the file.
click-and-drag the video cursor to select the stop time for
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Playback and Backup
Backup
Click the BAK checkbox to
select video to back up
Click Backup
5 A confirmation window appears, showing information about the backup file you are about to
create. Click Backup to confirm. Wait for the file to be saved.
For details on viewing backed up video, see “Lorex Player 11: Playing Backed up Video on
PC” on page 101 or see “Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing Backed up
Video on Mac” on
page 103.
Backing Up Video
You can back up video to a USB flash drive (not included) connected to the rear panel of the
DVR.
To back up video:
1 Connect
2 R
ight-click to open the Menu Bar and click the Record Search button ( ).
3 Enter the sys
4 Click the Backup tab
5 Configur
• Se
• Se
• CH:
• Ty
6 Click Sear
a USB flash drive to one of the USB ports on the rear panel of the DVR.
tem user name (default: admin) and password (default: 000000) and click Apply.
.
e the following:
arch Date: Enter the desired month, date, and year
arch Time: Enter the time range you wish to search.
Select the channel you wish to search. To search all channels, select All.
pe: Select the type of recording you wish to search. Choose from All, Continuous, or Alarm.
ch. A list of videos populate in the window.
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Playback and Backup
NOTE: To change the duration of how often a file is "packaged", see “Configuring
Backup File Duration (Pack Duration)” on page 41.
7 Click to scroll through the list of videos. The videos are named by time. Videos are
"packed" into 15 minute - 60 minute increments.
8 Cl
ick the BAK checkbox beside the video you wish to back up.
ick Backup. Wait for the backup to finish before removing the USB memory drive.
9 Cl
Viewing Backed Up Video
To view the downloaded video, you must install the Lorex Player software.
For details on viewing backed up video, see “Lorex Player 11: Playing Backe
PC” on page 101 or see “Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing
page 103.
Backed up Video on Mac” on
d up Video on
Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files
The DVR saves its backup files as proprietary video files. To share these files, you must
convert them into .AVI files. Note that the AVI generator can also back up audio from
audio-enabled cameras.
To install the AVI converter:
1 Insert th
2 Loc
ollow the on-screen instructions to install AVI Generator.
3 F
e software disc in your computer’s CD/DVD rom drive.
ate the AVI Generator software from the CD installation wizard.
To start the AVI Generator:
1 Doubl
e-click the AVI Generator shortcut on the desktop ( ).
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Playback and Backup
Open
Open
Save As
Start
2 Click Open and then locate the backed up video file on your hard drive.
3 S
elect the desired file format (.264 , h.264, All File) that you wish to search for. Click Open.
4 Click Start t
• Or click Sav
5 Loc
ate the file in the folder you selected in step 4.
o convert and save the file in the default save folder.
e As to select a desired save folder, then click Start to convert the file.
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Managing Passwords
ATTENTION: By default, the system user name is admin and the password is 000000. Passwords
are enabled by default and are required to access the Main Menu.
The password is required to log into the system remotely using a computer or mobile device. You
will be prompted to create a custom password after you connect for the first time.
Edit
Select checkbox beside admin
The system supports the following account types:
Managing Passwords
• ADMIN—sys
administrator and user passwords and enable/disable password protection.
• USER—normal
You may set up multiple USER accounts with varying levels of access to the system.
For security reasons, it is highly recommended to change the password on your system. By
default, the system password is enabled.
tem administrator: has full control of the system, and can change both
user: only has access to live viewing, search, playback, and other functions.
Changing Passwords
You can change the system password of the ADMIN and USER accounts from the Users
menu.
To change the admin password:
1 Rig
2 Cl
3 S
ht-click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button ( ). Enter the system
user name (default: ad
ick System and select the Users tab.
elect the checkbox beside admin to change the admin password, then click the Edit button.
min) and password (default: 000000) and click Apply.
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Managing Passwords
Select checkbox beside "User1"
Configure Permissions
4 Configure the following:
• Use
r Name: Enter the desired admin user name.
• Pass
word: Enter your desired password.
• Confirm: Re-enter the password.
5 Click Appl
y to save your settings.
Adding Users
You can allow multiple users to log in to the system. When adding different users, you can
assign what menus they have access to. For example, you may want your friend to monitor
your system while you are away, while not giving full access to your system.
To add a new user:
ight-click to open the Menu Bar and Click the Main Menu button ( ).
1 R
2 Click Sys
3 Sel
ect the checkbox beside User1 (or any other user), then click the Permission button.
tem> Users tab.
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4 Select the menus and channels the user will have access to:
Select the menus that the user will have access to.
Select which channels will have access to:
Backup, Preview, Playback and PTZ Control.
ick Apply to save your settings.
5 Cl
6 Co
7 Cl
nfigure the following:
• User
• User
• Pa
• Co
Name: Enter the desired user name.
Enable: Select Enable to enable the user account.
ssword: Enter your desired password.
nfirm: Re-enter the password.
ick Apply to save your settings.
Now, you can log in to the system locally, or
remotely using the user name and password
you created. When logging into the system with a user account, the user will only have
access to the menus you assigned.
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Using the Main Menu
Using the Main Menu
To open the Main Menu:
• Right-click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button ( ). Enter the system
user name (default: ad
min) and password (default: 000000) and click Apply.
1 Display:
arch: Search for recorded video and log files on the system.
2 Se
3 Alarm: Configur
stem: Configure system time and user accounts.
4 Sy
5 Rec
6 Ne
quality settings).
7 De
8 Advanced: Configur
automatic upgrades.
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Configure display options (e.g. camera color settings, camera title, video output).
e motion detection and alarm settings.
ord: Configure recording settings and recording schedules.
twork: Configure system network settings (e.g. email alert settings, video streaming
vice: Configure PTZ settings, HDD recording mode, HDD format option.
e system restart schedule, perform firmware upgrades or configure
Using the Main Menu
Channel drop-down menu
Display
The display menu allows you
to configure camera image
settings and video output
settings.
Tip: If you
channels, use the "Copy To" drop-down
menu, and select All. Click the Copy
button to copy the setting across all
channels.
Configuring Custom Channel
Names
1 Select the Live tab.
2 In the Channel drop-down menu, select
the channel that you wish to rename.
want to apply settings to all
• U-L:
• D-L: Lo
• U-R:
• D-R:
• OFF: Do not display the
4 (Optional) Use
Copy to copy settings to another channel
or all channels. Click the Copy button to
copy settings.
5 Cl
Upper left hand corner.
wer left hand corner.
Upper right hand corner.
Lower right hand corner.
channel name.
the drop-downs next to
ick Apply to save your settings.
Adjusting Camera Color Settings
1 Select the Live tab.
2 In the Channel dr
the channel that you wish to configure.
ick the Setup button next to Color. The
3 Cl
Color Setup window opens.
op-down menu, select
3 Click the Name field. Use the Virtual
yboard to enter in the new channel
Ke
name.
4 Click Appl
y to save your settings.
Changing the Position of the
Channel Name
1 Select the Live tab.
2 In t
3 In t
he Channel drop-down menu, select
the channel you would like to configure.
he Position drop-down menu, select
where you would like the channel names
to appear:
ag the slider to adjust the Hue,
4 Dr
Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation.
5 Cl
ick Apply to save your settings.
Enabling Covert Recording
Covert Recording blanks out the screen
so that it seems as if the system is not
recording. Covert channels are only
visible when the admin account logs in
using a remote computer or mobile
device.
To enable covert recording:
lect the Live tab.
1 Se
2 In the Channel dr
the channel you wish to hide.
op-down menu, select
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Using the Main Menu
SEQ Dwell time
Stop button ()
3 In the Covert drop-down menu, select
Enable.
ick Apply to save your settings.
4 Cl
Configuring the Time and
Recording Time Display
To add/remove the time stamp in the
system display:
1 In the Li
drop-down menu, select enable or
disable.
2 Cl
ve Time and Record Time
ick Apply to save your settings.
Configuring Sequence Time
Sequence time refers to the amount of
time a channel appears on the screen
before changing to a different channel
when the DVR is in Sequence Mode. For
example, when Sequence Mode is on,
channel 1 is shown for several seconds
before switching to channel 2.
2 Click the
HDMI Resolution and select the output
resolution.
3 Click Appl
4 Right-click r
The DVR prompts you to restart. Click OK.
5 The D
the new resolution. Click Yes to confirm or
No to revert to the old resolution. If you do
nothing, the DVR will revert to the last
selected resolution and restart.
NOTE: If
drop-down menu beside VGA/
y to save your settings.
epeatedly to exit all menus.
VR restarts and asks you to confirm
you select a resolution that is
greater than what your monitor
supports, you may see a blank
screen when your DVR restarts. If
this occurs, do not do anything and
wait until the DVR restarts. If the
screen remains blank, press and
hold the Stop button (
panel of the DVR until the DVR
restarts. Your system resolution will
default to 1024 x 768.
) on the front
To configure the sequence time:
1 Click the Output ta
2 Cl
ick the SEQ Dwell time field and enter
the time channels remains on-screen
before changing to another channel.
3 Cl
ick Apply to save your settings.
b.
Changing the Video-out Resolution
1 Click the Output tab.
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.
To restore the DVR’s default
solution:
re
1 Ensur
2 Pr
e the power and video cables are
properly connected.
ess and hold the Stop button () on the
front panel of the DVR until the DVR
restarts. The DVR will restart with the
default resolution of 1024 x 768.
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Using the Main Menu
ATTENTION: Areas covered by privacy
zones are not visible in recordings.
Privacy Zone
3 When the DVR restarts, click Ye s to
confirm the default resolution.
NOTE: If y
our system resolution is already
in 1024 x 768, pressing and holding
the Stop button will not restart the
system.
Adjusting Menu Transparency
You can increase or decrease the
transparency of the on-screen menus.
To adjust the transparency of
on-screen menus:
ick the Output tab.
1 Cl
2 Dr
ag the Transparency slider to adjust
transparency.
3 Cl
ick Apply to save your settings.
Adjusting the Video Margin
If you connect your DVR to a BNC
monitor, you can adjust the video
margins.
4 Click Appl
y to save your settings and click
OK to confirm.
Adding Privacy Zones
A privacy zone allows you to block out
up to 4 portions of each channel with a
black square.
To configure a privacy zone:
1 Click the Privacy Zone tab
2 In the Channel
drop-down menu, select
the channel you wish to configure.
.
NOTE: Y
ou must select the BNC output
mode to adjust the margins. Press 0
three times on the remote control to
switch the output mode between
BNC mode and VGA/HDMI mode.
When BNC mode is selected, the
mouse cursor appears on the BNC
monitor.
To adjust the video margin:
ick the Output tab.
1 Cl
2 Cl
ick the Margin button.
ag the sliders to the left or right to
3 Dr
adjust the Left, Right, Top, or Bottom
Margin.
3 Configur
• Channel:
e the following:
Select the channel you wish to
configure.
• Priv
acy Zone: Select ON to enable privacy
zones or OFF to disable privacy zones.
• Ar
ea Setup: Select the Area1~4
checkboxes to enable up to 4 privacy
zones.
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Using the Main Menu
Click and drag to move privacy zones
Click Inside the edge and drag to resize
Select Enable
Select display mode
Click Vout Setup
4 Click the Setup button next to Mask Area.
The Privacy Area setup screen opens.
• Click on a privacy area and drag to change
its l
ocation.
• Click on the edge of a privacy area and
dr
ag to resize a privacy area.
• Right-click when you are finished to exit.
To re-arrange the split-screen display:
1 Sel
ect the Output tab.
2 Under View Setup, select Enable. This lets
you select and arrange the channels you
want to show on the screen.
NOTE: Enab
ling View Setup disables your
ability to change channels the
normal way on the selected monitor.
You will need to disable View Setup
to return to normal operation.
5 (Optional) Use
the drop-downs next to
Copy to copy privacy areas to another
channel or all channels. Click the Copy
button to copy privacy areas.
ick Apply to save your settings.
6 Cl
Creating a Custom Split-screen
Display
You can create a custom split-screen
display and re-arrange where channels
are placed.
TIP:
You can use the steps below to
create a custom split-screen display on
a secondary monitor connected to the
Video Out port. First, move the mouse
and system interface to the Video Out
monitor by pressing 0 three times on
the remote control. Complete the steps,
and then press 0 three times on the
remote control again to return the
mouse and system interface to the VGA
or HDMI monitor. Your custom display
will be saved on the secondary monitor.
3 Under Vi
ew Mode, select the desired
viewing mode: Single, Quad, Nine, or
Sixteen (sixteen-channel models only).
4 Click Vo
ut Setup. A menu appears that
allows you to select the arrangement of
channels.
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Using the Main Menu
Select the arrangement of channels on screen
File Size duration
5 Click the drop-down menus to select
which channels to show on the screen and
the arrangement of channels.
6 Cl
ick Apply to save changes. Click Ok.
Right-click repeatedly to exit all menus
and return to live viewing.
Record
The Record menu allows you to
configure recording settings,
such as the recording resolution,
recording schedule, and audio
recording.
Configuring Pre-recording Settings
1 Select the Rec Para tab.
2 In the Channel
the desired channel you wish to configure.
3 In the Pr
Enable to enable pre-recording or Disable
to disable pre-recording.
4 Click Apply t
eRecord drop-down menu, select
Configuring Backup File Duration
(Pack Duration)
"Pack Duration" refers to the duration
of a backed up file in the system. By
default, a recording is "packaged" into
15 minute video files.
drop-down menu, select
o save your settings.
To change the DVR’s backed up file
size:
1 Sel
2 In the Pac
3 Click Appl
ect the Rec Para tab.
k Duration drop-down menu,
select the desired duration (15~60
minutes).
y to save your settings.
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Using the Main Menu
Audio
checkbox
Changing the file size changes the
duration of backed up files. For
example, if you select 15 minutes as
your file size, the system stores video
files in 15 minute durations.
Configuring the Recording
Schedule (Continuous, Motion,
Alarm)
To configure the recording schedule:
1 Cl
ick the Schedule tab.
2 Co
3 Click inside
nfigure the following:
• Channel: Sel
configure the schedule for.
ek: Select the day of the week you wish
• We
to configure.
recording schedule:
• The recording schedule is arranged as a
g
rid. Each row represents a record ing t ype
(Continuous, Motion, and Alarm), and each
box represents an hour.
• Recording for each recording type is
ed during the selected hour when the
enabl
box is filled in with the corresponding
color. Recording for each recording type is
disabled for the selected hour when the
box is gray.
ect the channel you wish to
the grid to configure the
5 (Optio
6 Click Appl
nal): Use the bottom Copy and Copy
To drop-down to copy the recording
schedule to a specific channel or all
channels. Click Copy to copy the schedule.
y to save your settings.
Enabling Audio Recording
Audio-capable cameras are required
(not included) for audio recording.
To enable audio recording:
1 Click the Ma
2 Beside the
or deselect the checkbox under Audio to
enable or disable audio recording.
3 Click Appl
inStream tab.
corresponding channel, select
y to save your settings.
Configuring Recording Quality,
Resolution, and Video Frame Rate
You can configure the recording quality,
recording resolution and video frame
rate for each channel.
4 (Optional): Use the
drop-down to copy the recording schedule
to a specific day or all days. Click Copy to
copy the schedule.
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top Copy and Copy To
To change the recording quality,
cording resolution, and video frame
re
rate:
1 Click the Ma
2 Under Mo
enable larger, wide-screen formats, but it
will decrease the number of Frames Per
inStream tab.
de, select D1 or 960H. 960H will
Using the Main Menu
Under Mode, select D1 or 960H
Frames per Second
Recording
Resolution
Recording quality
Second available for recording on
16-channel models.
NOTE: If y
ou change this setting, the DVR
will restart when you save changes.
6 (Optio
nal) Use the Copy and Copy To
drop-down menus to copy recording
settings to one or all channels. Click Copy
to copy recording settings.
7 Click Appl
y to save your settings.
NOTE: On the 16-channel model, in
the resolution or quality settings will
decrease the amount of Frames per
Second (FPS) the DVR can record. If
you receive an error message when
saving your changes, reduce the
Resolution, Quality, or FPS and try
again.
creasing
3 Under the Quality dr
op-down menu, select
from Good, Better, or Best to adjust the
quality of recordings on each channel.
4 Under
the Resolution drop-down menu,
select the Recording Resolution for each
channel:
• If D1 is selected, available options are CIF
(
320x240), HD1 (720x240), or D1 (720x480).
• If 960H mode is selected, available options
ar
e 480x240, 960x240, or 960x480.
5 Under the FPS dr
op-down menu, select
the number of frames per second you want
the DVR to record on each channel.
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Using the Main Menu
Search Date
Click a date to see video available
Click a time to play video from that time and date
Use the video control buttons to
manipulate video playback
Search
The Search menu allows you
to search for saved video on
your system for playback and
backup.
Searching for Video on the System
1 In the main menu, click Search, or click
the Search Menu button ( ) in the
menu bar.
2 In the CH
channel you wish to search or select All to
search all channels.
3 Cl
ick the Search Date field, to enter the
desired month, date, and year you wish to
begin searching for video.
drop-down menu, select the
6 Click
on the hour of the video you want to
play back.
7 Sel
ect the channel or channels you want to
play back.
8 Click Play to
begin playback.
Video Playback Controls
Move the mouse slightly to display the
on-scr
een playback controls. You can
also use the playback control buttons on
the remote control or front panel of the
system.
ick Search.
4 Cl
5 Click
on a date in the calendar to see the
video available for that date.
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• Click X to
quit playback and return to the
Search menu.
Backing up Video Files
You can back up video files on your USB
flash drive (not included).
To back up video files:
rform a search.
1 Pe
2 Insert a blank USB flash
panel of the system.
3 Click on
the desired date you wish to back
up.
drive in the rear
Using the Main Menu
Backup
4 Click the Backup button. A list of files
appears in the Log menu.
5 Click the checkbo
x under BAK next to the
file you want to backup.
ick the Backup button to begin copying
6 Cl
the video files to your flash drive.
NOTE: Y
ou will need the Lorex Player
(included on the CD) to view the
saved files.
Using the Event Search
Event Search allows you to find videos
that are marked as "Alarm" or
"Continuous" recording type. This
allows you to quickly and easily sort
though videos that only have alarm
attributes.
To perform an Event Search:
1 Click the Ev
2 Configur
• Sear
ent Search tab.
e the following:
ch Date: Enter the Month, Date, and
Year.
• CH: Sel
ect the channels you wish to
search.
• Sear
ch Time: Enter the time range you
wish to search.
pe: Select the recording type you wish
• Ty
to search for.
3 Click Sear
ch. A list populates with videos.
NOTE: Videos
are not marked as Alarm
unless continuous recording is
turned off and motion or alarm
settings are enabled.
erform one of the following:
4 P
• Play video:
Double-click on the desired
file.
• Back up a fi
le: Connect a blank USB flash
drive to your system. Select the BAK
checkbox beside the desired file name.
Then, click the Backup button.
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Using the Main Menu
Select DHCP or Static
Using the Log Search
A log search allows you to search
system event logs.
To perform a Log search:
1 Cl
ick the Log tab.
2 Co
3 Cl
4 (Optiona
nfigure the following to perform a Log
search:
• Log T
• Start Time: E
• End
backup system logs to a USB flash drive
(not included).
ype: Select the log type you wish to
search under. Choose from Alarm (i.e.
motion events), Operation (i.e.
Configuration changes, Setup), or All.
nter the time you wish to
begin searching.
Time: Enter the time you wish to end
searching.
ick Search.
l) Click the Backup button to
Network
The Network menu allows
you to configure network
settings and email alerts.
Configuring Network
Type: DHCP & Static IP
The system has the ability to operate in
DHCP mode and Static IP mode.
To configure DHCP and Static IP
settings:
1 Sel
2 In t
ect the Network tab.
he Type drop-down menu, select DHCP
or Static. If you select DHCP, the router
automatically assigns an IP to your DVR.
If you select Static, click the field beside IP
Addr
ess, and enter in the IP address of
your choice.
• Enter your custom Subnet Mask,
Ga
teway, DNS1 and DNS2 using the
mouse.
• You must assign the IP in your router that
ou wish to make static. For example, if
y
you assign 192.168.2.89 as the static IP in
the DVR, you must assign 192.168.2.89 in
your router as a static IP as well. Consult
your router’s user’s manual for details.
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3 Click Appl
4 Right-click until y
will be prompted to restart.
y to save your settings.
ou exit all menus. You
Using the Main Menu
Client Port & HTTP Port fields
Enabling Auto Port Forwarding
Auto Port Forwarding allows the DVR to
open required ports on your router. This
feature only works on certain router
models.
NOTE: P
To Enable Auto Port Forwarding:
1 Sel
2 In the Aut
menu, select Enable or Disable.
3 Clic
ort forwarding is not required to use
the Lorex Stratus Connectivity
service. For details on setting up
remote connectivity, see
“Connecting to Your DVR Over the
Internet on PC or Mac” on page 57.
ect the Network tab.
o Port Forwarding drop-down
k Apply to save your settings.
Changing the DVR’s Client and
HTTP Port
The DVR’s Default Client port is 9000.
The default HTTP port is 80.
5 Right-click t
prompted to restart.
o exit all menus. You will be
Adjusting Remote Connectivity
Streaming Rates
You can adjust the data streaming rate
(also called the SubStream) when you
connect to the system remotely. If you
want to conserve bandwidth, select a
lower frame rate and bitrate.
NOTE: Setting y
lower frame and bitrate may cause
the video to appear choppy or slow.
To adjust the SubStream settings:
1 Click the SubS
our system to stream with a
tream tab.
To change the Client port and HTTP
:
port
1 Sel
2 In Cl
3 In HTTP P
4 Clic
ect the Network tab.
ient Port, enter the desired Client
Port (default: 9000).
NOTE: 9
(default: 80).
000 is represented as "09000."
ort, enter the desired HTTP Port
k Apply to save your settings.
2 Configur
channel:
• Vi
select Disabled, you will not be able to view
the channel when connecting remotely to
the system.
• FP
second.
• Bitr
• Audio: Sel
enable or disable the system from
streaming audio when viewing the system
remotely.
3 Click Appl
e the following beside the desired
deo: Select Enabled or Disabled. If you
S: Select the desired frames per
ate: Select the desired video bitrate.
ect or deselect the checkbox to
y to save your settings.
Setting up Email Notification
The system can send email notifications
when it detects motion or when an
alarm parameter triggers.
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Using the Main Menu
Select Default
To set up email notification:
1 Cl
ick the Email tab in the Network menu.
2 F
rom the Email drop-down menu, select
from:
• Default: Uses
the Lorex email server to
send out alarm notifications. This is the
recommended selection.
ble: Uses custom email server
• Ena
settings.
sable: Disables email notification.
• Di
If you want to use Lorex’s ema
(recommended):
1 In the Email dr
op-down menu, select
Default.
il server
4 In the Interv
al drop-down menu, enter the
Duration the DVR must wait before
sending out a new notification.
For example, if you select a 3 minute
erval, the DVR will send out email
int
notifications every 3 minutes until the DVR
stops detecting motion / alarm. The DVR
will only send out notifications when it
detects motion/alarm triggers.
5 Click Appl
y to save your settings.
If you select "Enable", and want to use
our own email server:
y
1 Configur
• SS
e the following:
L: Select ON/OFF to enable/disable
Secure Socket Layer protocol.
• SMTP P
• SMTP Serv
• Sender Email: Ent
ort: Enter your SMTP address.
er: Enter your SMTP Server.
er the sender email
address. This can be any address of your
choice.
• Sender Passw
ord: Enter your email
server’s password.
• Rec
eiver Email: Enter the recipient’s
email address.
terval: Enter the interval the DVR waits
• In
before sending a new email notification.
2 In the Se
address of the sender. This can be any
nder Email field, enter the email
email address of your choice.
3 In the Rec
eiver Email field, enter the
email address you want the DVR to send
alarm notifications to.
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2 Click Appl
3 Click Appl
4 Right-click until y
y to save your settings.
y to save your settings.
ou have exited all menus.
You will be prompted to restart.
Configuring DDNS settings
Lorex DDNS is available as an optional
connectivity option. Please see
“Appendix F: DDNS Setup (Advanced)”
on page 119 for details.
The primary connectivity option uses
the
Lorex Stratus service to connect to
your system over the Internet without
requiring port forwarding or DDNS
registration. For details, See
“Connecting to Your DVR Over the
Internet on PC or Mac” on page 57.
Using the Main Menu
Drag mouse cursor
over desired area
Click and drag the mouse cursor to configure motion
detection areas. Motion detection is enabled in red areas
and disabled in transparent areas. Right-click to exit.
To configure DDNS settings:
1 Visit http
://lorexddns.net and register for a
DDNS account.
2 Cl
ick the DDNS tab.
3 Co
nfigure the following:
• DD
NS: Select Enable.
• Serv
• Do
er: Select LOREXDDNS (default).
main Name: Enter the Domain name/
URL Request you received in the email
after registering for DDNS.
• User
• Pa
Name: Enter your DDNS User Name.
ssword: Enter your DDNS Device
password.
Alarm
The Alarm tab allows you to
configure Motion Detection
and Alarm settings.
Configuring Motion Detection
Configure motion settings to determine
the area you wish to monitor for motion
events, and the outcome if a motion
event occurs.
To configure motion settings:
1 Sel
ect the Motion tab.
ick Apply to save your settings.
4 Cl
NOTE: Pl
ease allow 10~15 minutes for the
DDNS servers to update with your
new DDNS address before
attempting to connect.
2 Configur
• Channel: Sel
e the following:
ect the channel you wish to
configure.
ble: Select Enable or Disable to
• Ena
activate or deactivate motion recording.
• Ar
ea: Click the Setup button to configure
the area of the screen that detects motion.
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Using the Main Menu
• Sensitivity: Select motion sensitivity. The
greater the number, the greater the
sensitivity.
• Alarm Out: Sel
ect the checkbox to enable
the system to trigger a device connected
to the alarm block.
• Latch Time
: Enter the duration the alarm
continues to trigger after the event ends.
w Message: Select the checkbox if you
• Sho
want the system to display a system
message when an alarm triggers.
zer: Select the duration the system
• Buz
will "beep" when motion is detected. Or
select OFF to disable the "beep" during
motion events.
• Send
Email: Select the checkbox if you
want the system to send email
notifications if an alarm triggers. Email
notifications must be configured.
ord Channel: Select the channel you
• Rec
wish the DVR to record during motion
recording.
ll Screen: Select the Full Screen check
• Fu
box so that the system goes into full screen
mode when motion or an alarm trigger is
detected.
• Post R
ecording: Enter the post recording
duration (the time the system continues to
record after a motion event occurs).
3 Cl
ick Apply to save your settings.
Configuring Alarm Settings
The Alarm settings menu allows you to
configure how the system behaves
when an external alarm device (not
included) is triggered.
To configure the Al
1 F
rom the Alarm menu, click the Alarm
arm tab:
tab.
2 Configur
• Alarm I
e the following:
n: Select the channel you wish to
configure.
• Alarm T
ype: Select the alarm type of the
device. Choose from N/O (normally open),
N/C (normally closed).
• Alarm Out: Sel
ect the checkbox to enable
the system’s alarm block to trigger a
connected external alarm.
• Latch Time
: Enter the duration the alarm
continues to trigger after the event ends.
• Sh
ow Message: Select the checkbox if you
want the system to display a system
message when an alarm triggers.
zer: Select the checkbox to enable the
• Buz
system to "beep" if an alarm triggers.
• Send Email: Sel
ect the checkbox if you
want the system to send email
notifications if an alarm triggers.
st Recording: Select the duration the
• Po
system continues to record as an event
after the alarm trigger ends. For example,
if you select 30s (30 seconds), the system
continues to record for 30 seconds after
the alarm trigger ends.
ull Screen: Select the Full Screen check
• F
box so that the system goes into full screen
mode when motion or an alarm trigger is
detected.
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3 Click Appl
y to save your settings.
Using the Main Menu
ATTENTION: Formatting the HDD
erases
all data on the hard disk.
This step cannot be undone.
ATTENTION: Formatting a USB flash
drive erases
all data on the drive.
This step cannot be undone.
Device
The Device menu allows
you to configure hard drive
and PTZ settings and
format a USB flash drive
(not included).
• For details on connecting PTZ cameras
(not included), see “Appendix B:
Connecting a PTZ Camera” on page 106.
Configuring Hard Drive settings
To format the hard drive:
1 Se
lect the HDD tab.
3 In the Ov
erwrite drop-down menu, select
Auto (recommended), or select the desired
duration the hard drive should retain its
data.
NOTE: If o
verwrite recording is enabled, the
system’s hard drive automatically
re-writes the hard drive’s oldest
content (first in first out).
4 Click Appl
y to save your settings.
Formatting USB Flash Drives
1 Insert a USB flash drive (not included) into
one of the USB ports.
2 In the main
3 Click Fo
formatting to complete.
menu, click Device>HDD.
rmat USB, then click OK. Wait for
2 Click the checkbo
x under Select to choose
the drive you wish to reformat.
ick Format HDD.
3 Cl
4 When the warning
window appears, click
OK. Wait for the system to format the hard
drive.
To set the hard drive recording mode
recording or linear recording):
(loop
1 Se
2 Sel
lect the HDD tab.
ect the checkbox beside the hard drive
you wish to configure.
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Using the Main Menu
System
The System tab allows you to
configure the system time
and user accounts.
• For instructions on how to set the system
including how to setup automatic
time,
Daylight Savings Time adjustments or
NTP, see “Setting the Date and Time” on
page 21.
Changing Date Format
You can change the way the system
displays the time (i.e. Month, Day, Year)
To change the date format:
1 Se
2 In the Date F
3 Cl
1 Se
2 In the Time F
lect the General tab.
ormat drop-down menu,
select the desired format. Choose from
MM/DD/YY (Month, Day, Year), YY/MM/DD
(Year, Month, Date), or DD/MM/YY (Day,
Month, Year).
ick Apply to save your settings.
Changing Time Format
You can change the way the system
displays the date and time format (i.e
6:00 pm or 18:00).
To change the time format:
lect the General tab.
ormat drop-down menu,
select 12 Hour or 24 Hour.
Changing Video Output - NTSC &
PAL
To change the video output:
1 In the Vi
select NTSC or PAL.
2 Click Appl
deo Format drop-down menu,
y to save your settings.
Configuring Menu Time Out and
Auto Logout
The Menu Time Out setting allows you
to configure how long the system menu
will remain on the screen during
inactivity. If passwords are enabled, it
also enables the Auto Logout, which
allows the system to lock itself after the
system is idle for the selected duration.
To configure Auto Logout:
1 Sel
2 Click Appl
ect the General tab. In the Menu Time
Out drop-down menu, select the desired
time before the system locks itself.
y to save your settings.
NOTE: Y
ou will need your system’s user
name and password to unlock the
system.
Adding Users & Changing the
Admin Password
• For details on changing admin and user
passwords, see “Managing Passwords” on
page 33.
• For details on creating User accounts, see
“Adding Users” on page 34.
3 Cl
ick Apply to save your settings.
Changing the System Language
1 In the Language drop-down menu, select
your desired system language.
ick Apply to save your settings.
2 Cl
3 Right-click until y
the on-screen instructions to restart your
system.
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ou exit the menu. Follow
Viewing System Information
• Click the Info tab.
Using the Main Menu
Advanced
The Advanced menu allows
you to load system defaults,
upgrade the system
firmware, and configure
automatic firmware updates.
Configuring the "Auto Reboot"
feature
Auto Reboot allows the system to
restart during a specified time and date.
Restarting the system every so often
ensures system stability.
To enable the Auto Reboot feature:
1 Se
lect the Maintain tab.
connect to the DVR over the Internet.
You can enable or disable firmware
upgrad
The system must be connected to the
I
nternet to enable automatic firmware
updates.
To configure firmware upgrade
notifications:
1 Sel
2 Under Auto Upgr
enable automatic firmware updates.
Messages for firmware upgrades will
appear on the DVR locally and via remote
software.
e prompts from appearing.
ect the Auto Upgrade tab.
ade, select Enable to
2 Co
3 Cl
nfigure the following:
• Auto Reboot: Sel
activate or deactivate the Auto Reboot
feature.
• Reboot: In
how often the system restarts. Choose
from Every day, Every Week, or Every
Month. Enter the desired day and time you
want the system to restart.
ick Apply to save your settings.
ect Enable or Disable to
the drop down menu, select
Configuring Firmware Upgrades
Firmware upgrades can provide
improved functionality to your DVR.
When firmware upgrades become
available, you will automatically be
prompted to upgrade your system. You
must have the latest DVR firmware and
client software or mobile apps to
3 Chec
4 Click Appl
k Check for update to enable local
messages on the DVR to notify you for
updates. The system will check for
firmware upgrades every hour.
NOTE: Click Detec
updates manually.
y to save changes.
t to check for firmware
Upgrading the System Firmware
Using a USB Thumb Drive
If your system is not connected to the
Internet, you may also download
firmware upgrades for free from
www.lorextechnology.com and install
them manually using a USB thumb
drive (not included).
You must have the latest DVR firmware
and
client software or mobile apps to
connect to the DVR over the Internet.
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Using the Main Menu
Firmware Update
To upgrade the system firmware:
1 In y
our web browser, visit
www.lorextechnology.com and search for
the model number of your DVR (check the
label underneath
your DVR for the model
number). Download the free firmware
upgrade if one is available.
2 Extr
act the firmware into a blank USB
flash drive. The firmware should be in a
folder named dvrupgrade. Ensure that
this is the only folder in the USB drive.
3 Insert the flash driv
e into one of the USB
ports.
4 Rig
ht-click to open the Menu Bar and click
the Main Menu button ( ).
5 Cl
ick Advanced.
ick Firmware Update.
6 Cl
or all menus.
To load system defaults:
1 Right-click t
o open the Menu Bar and click
the Main Menu button ( ).
2 Click Adv
3 Sel
ect the menus that you wish to restore
anced. Then click Load Default.
to default settings, or click All to restore
the entire system to default settings.
7 F
ollow the on-screen instructions to
update the firmware. Do not remove the
USB flash drive or power off the DVR
during the firmware update. Wait for the
system to reboot.
Restoring to Factory Default
Settings
Restoring to factory default settings
reverts any setting changes you have
made to their original settings. This
does not affect the recordings saved on
the DVR. You can reset a single menu,
NOTE: It
is recommended to leave the
Network menu unchecked when
restoring the system to factory
defaults. If you restore the Network
menu, you will need to redo remote
connectivity setup to access your
DVR over the Internet.
4 Click Appl
5 When
y.
the warning window appears, click
OK to restore your settings.
6 Click OK t
o return to the menu.
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Using the Main Menu
Reboot
Shut Down
7 Right-click until you have exited all menus.
The DVR prompts you to restart.
Restarting or Shutting Down the
DVR
To restart or shut down the DVR:
1 Rig
2 Cl
3 Cl
4 F
ht-click to open the Menu Bar and click
the Main Menu button ( ).
ick Advanced.
ick Reboot or Shut Down.
ollow the on-screen instructions to
restart or shut down your system.
Configuring System Warnings
The system can send out email
notifications, or trigger a connected
alarm device if it detects system
abnormalities. For example, the system
can send out a warning if the hard drive
is low on storage.
To configure system warnings:
1 Click the Ev
2 Configur
• Ev
ent Type: Select the event that triggers
the system to send out a notification or
alarm trigger. Choose from Disk No Space
(low hard drive space), Disk Error (hard
drive error), or Video Loss.
• Ena
ble: Select Enable or Disable to
activate or deactivate the system from
sending out notifications.
• Alarm Out:
alarm out devices from triggering.
• Sho
w Message: Select the checkbox for
the system to display an error message
when an event occurs.
• Send Email:
system to send out email notifications
when a system error occurs. Note, email
notifications must be configured.
• Latch Time: Sel
the drop-down menu.
• Buz
zer: Select the buzzer (system beep)
duration when the system detects a
system error.
ents tab.
e the following:
Select the checkbox to enable
Select the checkbox for the
ect the delay duration in
3 Click Appl
y to save your settings.
Saving Your System Configuration
to a USB Flash Drive
The DVR allows you to save your current
system configuration to a USB flash
drive (not included). This is useful if you
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Using the Main Menu
Click to save all system settings to a USB flash drive
want to backup your current settings.
NOTE: This
function only saves settings
created in system menus. It does not
save or backup any video.
To save your system configuration to a
USB flash
1 Insert a
drive (not included):
USB flash drive (not included) into
one of the USB ports.
2 Rig
ht-click to open the Menu Bar and click
Main Menu ( ).
ick Advanced and select the Maintain
3 Cl
tab.
ick Save Settings. Wait for the system to
4 Cl
save your settings.
Loading a System Configuration
from a USB Flash Drive
1 Insert a USB flash drive (not included) that
contains a saved configuration to a USB
port. See above for details on how to save
your DVR configuration.
2 Rig
3 Cl
4 Cl
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ht-click to open the Menu Bar and click
Main Menu ( ).
ick Advanced and select the Maintain
tab.
ick Load Settings. The DVR will load the
saved settings from the USB flash drive
and then restart.
Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac
Lorex Stratus Client
** For the latest compatibility list, check www.lorextechnology.com, as new software versions are released
to the market.
Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC
or Mac
This DVR features connectivity using the exclusive Lorex Stratus solution. This
cloud-enabled service allows for Internet connectivity without requiring any network
configuration. Up to 3 devices may connect to the system at the same time.
This section refers to Internet setup on PC or Mac, for smartphone/tablet setup, see
“Mobile Apps: Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device” on page 84.
System Requirements
Prior to using Lorex Stratus Client, make sure your system meets or exceeds the following
system requirements:
Description Requirement
CPU
Operating
Sy
stem
Memory 256 MB RAM or greater
Video 16 MB of video memory
Network (LAN) 10/100 BaseT Network
Network (WAN) 384 Kbps upload*
Browser Safari 6.0 and above** (Mac)
NOTE: If a user
accessing the system locally. This is normal, and not a malfunction.
Pentium
Windows 7/8
Mac OSX 10.6.6 and above (Intel processors only)**
*An upload speed of 1Mbps is recommended for best video performance
®
4 or above
connects to the system remotely, there may be slow performance when
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Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac
ROUTER
(Not Included)
COMPUTER
(Not Included)
(not required for
local viewing)
INTERNET
Ethernet Cable (included)
8-channel model shown
DVR Device ID
Step 1 of 3: Connect your DVR to Your Router
1 Power off your DVR by turning the power switch to .
2 Co
nnect an Ethernet cable (included) to the LAN port on the rear panel of the DVR. Connect
the other end of the Ethernet cable to an empty LAN port (usually numbered 1~4) on your
router.
3 T
urn the power switch to I to power the DVR back on.
Step 2 of 3: Obtain the DVR’s Device ID
The Device ID is a unique code that allows your system to handshake with the Lorex servers
for connection over the Internet.
To find the Device ID.
ess the PTZ/ button on the front panel of the DVR to open the System Information
1 Pr
window.
2 Writ
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e down the Device ID of the DVR.
Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac
Select Device ID
Enter Device ID
Enter User Name (default: admin)
Enter Password (default: 000000)
Enter Client Port (default: 9000)
Click Login
Enter the new password
and click OK
Step 3 of 3: Connect to the DVR Over the Internet
Follow the steps below to connect to the DVR over the Internet using a PC or Mac.
NOTE: Make sure to upgrade your DVR to the latest firmware version. Y
ou must have the latest
DVR firmware and client software to connect to the DVR over the Internet.
PC
1 Insert the software CD that comes included with the system. Open the CD and click DVR
Software>Lorex Client Software - PC. Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
• OR, downl
2 Onc
e installation is finished, double-click the Lorex Stratus Client 1 icon ( ) from the
desktop. The DVR login screen appears.
oad the Client Software for PC from www.lorextechnology.com.
3 Under Login Type, select Device ID.
4 Under De
vice ID, enter the DVR’s Device ID. Press PTZ/ on the front panel to find the
Device ID.
5 Under Us
6 Under Pa
7 Under Cl
ick Login.
8 Cl
er Name, enter the DVR’s user name (default: admin).
ssword, enter the DVR’s password (default: 000000).
ient Port, enter the DVR’s Client Port (default: 9000).
• If th i s i s t he f i rs t ti m e c o nn ec t in g to yo u r s y st em , yo u wi l l b e p ro m pt e d to c h an g e th e p as s wo rd .
Ent
er the new password and click OK.
• Enter the new password in the login screen and click Login to
The Client Software connects to your DVR and
streams live video from your cameras.
connect to the DVR.
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Select Device ID
Enter Device ID
Enter User Name (default: admin)
Enter Password (default: 000000)
Enter Client Port (default: 9000)
Click Login
Enter the new password
and click OK
Mac
1 Visit www.lorextechnology.com and download the Client Software for Mac.
2 Extract the installer file and double-click it to install.
3 Open Saf
ari, then click Safari>Quit Safari. This resets Safari to complete the installation.
4 Open the Lor
5 Under Lo
6 Under De
gin Type, select Device ID.
vice ID, enter the DVR’s Device ID. Press PTZ/ on the front panel to find the
Device ID.
ex Stratus Client ( ) from the Applications list.
7 Under Us
8 Under Pa
9 Under Cl
ick Login.
10 Cl
er Name, enter the DVR’s user name (default: admin).
ssword, enter the DVR’s password (default: 000000).
ient Port, enter the DVR’s Client Port (default: 9000).
• If th i s i s t he f i rs t ti m e c o nn ec t in g to yo u r s y st em , yo u wi l l b e p ro m pt e d to c h an g e th e p as s wo rd .
Ent
er the new password and click OK.
• Enter the new password in the login screen and click Login to
The Client Software connects to your DVR and
streams live video from your cameras.
connect to the DVR.
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1
2
4 5
8
7
6
3
Using the PC/Mac Client Software
Upon login, the Live tab opens. The Client Software interface is the same on PC or Mac.
1 Navigation Tabs: A
• Liv
e: Watch live video.
• Playback: View
• Remote Setting:
• Lo
cal setting: Configure where local files are stored on your hard drive.
• Logout: Exit
2 Active Channel List: Displa
3 Main Scre
screens to any desired position.
4 Vi
ewing options:
• : Click to open all connected channels.
en: Main display screen for live viewing and playback. You can also drag the
llows you to access the following tabs:
saved video footage.
Configure system and networking options.
s remote viewing.
ys channels that are currently live.
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• : Click to close all connected channels. Note that the system continues to record when
you close channels remotely.
• : Previous page.
• : Next page.
• : Click to open the selected channel in full screen view.
• : Click to select the desired split-screen viewing options.
5 Split scre
6 Mute: Cl
7 PTZ Controls: PTZ (P
8 Connection Status: Sho
• P2P (pe
en viewing: Click the desired viewing mode.
ick to mute audio.
an, Tilt, Zoom) control for connected PTZ cameras (not included).
ws the type of connection used.
er-to-peer) indicates that the video is streaming directly from the DVR to the computer
running the Client Software.
• RL
Y (relay) indicates that the video is streaming through a Lorex video server. While relay
mode is activated, the system will disconnect after 10 minutes of inactivity. Relay mode is only
used when a direct connection cannot be made between the DVR and computer.
Changing Viewing Modes
You can change the number of channels that the system displays simultaneously (i.e.
Split-screen Mode, Single-channel Mode, etc.).
To change the DVR’s viewing mode:
• Click one of the following: .
• If the controls are not shown, click .
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Taking Screen Shots
The system can take screen shots of a selected channel during live view.
To take a screen shot of a channel:
ick beside the desired channel to capture an image.
1 Cl
Using the PC/Mac Client Software
2 A pop-up windo
image or Folder to show the image in the save folder.
w opens on the bottom left corner of the window. Click Preview to view the
Recording Video
You can record video footage directly onto your local hard drive. Once the video is in your
hard drive, you can back up the video footage onto recordable media such as USB memory
keys and blank CD/DVD media.
To record video:
ick next to the channel that you wish to capture video from.The video will record to
1 Cl
the default save directory.
ick to stop video recording.
2 Cl
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Click here to show or
hide video
Showing / Hiding Channels
The Active Channel List is a convenient way to show / hide the cameras that display in the
main viewing window.
To show or hide video in
ick beside the channel number to show a channel. Click again to hide the channel.
1 Cl
the main video window:
Viewing the Bit Rate
• Right-click on a channel and click Show Bit rate to
display the video bit rate.
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Browse button
Local Setting tab
Local Setting tab
File Type
Interval
Changing the Save Directory of Screenshots or Recorded Video
1 Click the Local Setting tab.
ick beside the desired category to browse for a save directory.
2 Cl
3 Sel
4 Cl
ect the desired save directory, and then click OK.
ick Save to save your changes.
Changing the Format of Recorded Video (PC Only)
You can change the format of recorded video saved using Remote Surveillance. This allows
you to directly backup footage from your DVR as an .avi file. This does not affect the format
of video files that are backed up locally on the DVR (i.e. using a USB flash drive).
NOTE: T
1 Cl
2 Under Fil
his feature is not available via Mac.
ick the Local Setting tab.
e Type, select the file format you would like to use when saving video (264 or avi).
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Direction keys:
Click to pan and
tilt the camera
Speed Slider:
Increase or
decrease the pan
and tilt speed
Preset:
Cruise:
Video Tab:
Use the Preset tab to configure
camera presets. Once your PTZ
camera is in the desired angle,
press the + button to add the
setting to the Preset
Use the Cruise tab to
add desired PTZ cruise options
Use the Video tab to configure the
PTZ camera’s video quality.
Drag the slider to adjust settings
Zoom, Focus, and Iris
settings
On-screen PTZ Controls:
Click the button to enable / disable
on-screen PTZ controls. Click
inside the display area to pan and
tilt the camera
3 (Optional) Under Interval, select the maximum length (in minutes) for video saved on the
remote computer.
ick Save to save your changes.
4 Cl
Configuring PTZ Settings
The system supports remote PTZ controls for compatible PTZ cameras (not included).
• For details on connecting PTZ cameras to your system, see “Appendix B: Connecting a PTZ
Camera” on page 106.
To control the PTZ settings on the DVR:
rom the Live tab, double-click to select the channel the PTZ camera is connected to.
1 F
2 Use the
PTZ control panel to control the pan, tilt, zoom, focus, and iris control of the camera.
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Playback tab
Select month and year
Select date
Select recording type
Select channels
Click Month or Day
Video Playback
Video playback allows you to watch video that has been saved in the DVR’s hard drive.
To playback video:
ick the Playback tab.
1 Cl
2 In the
3 Under the Ty
calendar window, click the desired month, year, and date.
pe drop-down menu, select the desired recording type you wish to search for
(Continuous, Alarm, or All).
elect the channels you wish to search. Check Synchronous playback to play all selected
4 S
channels at the same time.
ick the Search button.
5 Cl
ick Play to begin playback.
6 Cl
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Playback window
Screen Capture
Play
Pause
Stop
Video slider
Step
Forward
• Step Forward: Plays video frame by frame. Click the Step Forward button to advance the
video by 1 frame.
• Video Slider: Drag the slider to control the playback speed.
• Download Content: Allows you to download recorded videos to your computer hard drive. To
download video, click the channel you want to back up and click the Download content button.
A list of files appears. Select the files you want to back up and click Start Download.
Video content (green)
Download
content
Drag the line left or
right to select the
playback time
Volume
Stop all video
Video Playback Controls
Configuring Display Settings
1 Click the Remote Setting tab, and then click Display>Live.
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ATTENTION: Areas covered by privacy zones are not visible in recordings.
Drag mouse over desired area
2 Configure the following:
• Channel: Sel
• Name: E
sition: Select the position of where the title appears in the channel.
• Po
ert: Enable or Disable covert recording. Covert recording will hide the channel on the
• Cov
ect the channel you want to modify.
nter the channel name if you want to re-name the channel
DVR’s local display. You will see be able to see the channel when you log in remotely.
• Sho
w Time: Select Enable or Disable to show or hide the time on the DVR’s local display.
ord Time: Select Enable or Disable to show or hide the record time on the remote display.
• Rec
ick Save to apply your settings.
3 Cl
Configuring Privacy Zone Settings
You can blank out a certain portion of the channel with a black box.
To configure a privacy zone:
ick the Remote Setting tab, and then click Display>Privacy Zone.
1 Cl
2 In the Channel dr
3 Se
4 Dr
lect the Privacy Zone checkbox to enable privacy masking.
ag your mouse cursor over the areas you wish to black out. A red box indicates the area
op-down menu, select the channel you wish to configure.
that is masked (blocked out).
• To remove a privacy area, click on the red box, then click the Del
ick Save to apply your settings.
5 Cl
ete button.
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The recording schedule is
arranged as a grid. Each row
represents a recording type
(Continuous, Motion, and
Alarm), and each box
represents an hour.
Configuring Recording Parameters
To configure system recording parameters:
1 Cl
ick the Remote Setting tab, and then click Record>Rec Parameters.
2 Co
nfigure the following:
• Channel: Sel
ord: Select Enable or Disable to start or stop system recording.
• Rec
• Pac
k Duration: Select the duration of each saved file on the system. For example, if you select
ect the channel you wish to configure.
15 minutes, then every file will contain 15 minutes of footage.
re-record: Select whether to enable or disable pre-recording.
• P
ick Save to apply your settings.
3 Cl
Configuring the Recording Schedule
To configure the recording schedule:
1 Cl
ick the Remote Setting tab, and then click Record>Schedule.
2 Co
nfigure the following:
• Channel:
ek: Select the day of the week you would like to apply the settings to.
• We
Select the channel you wish to configure.
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3 Click the recording grid, and select the type and duration of recording.
4 (Optional)
Use the top Copy and Copy To drop-down to copy the recording schedule to a
specific day or all days. Click Copy to copy the schedule.
5 (Optional)
Use the bottom Copy and Copy To drop-down to copy the recording schedule to a
specific channel or all channels. Click Copy to copy the schedule.
6 Cl
ick Save to apply your settings.
Configuring System Recording Quality
1 Click the Remote Setting tab, and click Record>MainStream.
2 Under Resolution Mod
e, select D1 or 960H. If you change the Resolution Mode setting, the
system will restart once you save your changes.
3 Co
nfigure the following:
• Channel: Sel
• Resolution:
PS (Framerate): Select the desired recording frame rate. Note that higher frame rates
• F
ect the channel you wish to apply the settings to.
Select the desired recording resolution.
require greater bandwidth consumption during remote viewing.
• Audio: Sel
ect whether you want the system to record audio (audio cameras required, not
included).
ick Save to apply your settings.
4 Cl
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Configuring Basic Network Settings
The basic network menu allows you to configure the network protocol type (DHCP or
Static).
To configure basic network settings:
1 Cl
ick the Remote Setting tab, and click Network.
2 Co
3 Cl
nfigure the following under Basic Configuration:
pe: Select between DHCP or Static. If you select Static, you can edit the IP address, Subnet
• Ty
Mask, Gateway, and DNS settings.
o Port Forwarding: Select Enable or Disable to enable or disable the Auto Port Forwarding
• Aut
feature.
ick Save to apply your settings.
Configuring the System Substream
You can adjust the data streaming rate (also called the SubStream) when you connect to
the system remotely. If you want to conserve bandwidth, select a lower frame rate and
bitrate.
NOTE: Setting y
appear choppy or slow.
To configure the system’s substream:
ick the Remote Setting tab, and click Network>SubStream.
1 Cl
our system to stream with a lower frame and bitrate may cause the video to
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2 Configure the Substream settings:
• Channel: Sel
• Resolution:
PS (Framerate): Select the desired recording frame rate. Note that higher frame rates
• F
ect the channel you wish to apply the settings to.
Select the desired recording resolution.
require greater bandwidth consumption during remote viewing.
t Rate: Select the desired video bit rate.
• Bi
• Audio: Sel
ect whether you want the system to record audio (audio cameras required, not
included).
ick Save to apply your settings.
3 Cl
Configuring Email Notification Settings
To configure email notification settings:
1 Click the Remote Setting t
ab, and click Network> Email.
Using the PC/Mac Client Software
2 In the
Email drop-down menu, select Default to use the default Lorex email server
(recommended) or select Custom to use your own custom SMTP email server.
If you want to use Lorex’s e
1 In the Se
nder Email field, enter the email address of the sender. This can be any email
mail server (recommended):
address of your choice.
2 In the Rec
eiver Email field, enter the email address you want the DVR to send alarm
notifications to.
3 In the Interv
al drop-down menu, enter the duration the DVR must wait before sending out a
new notification.
For example, if you select a 3 minute interval, the D
VR will send out email notifications every
3 minutes until the DVR stops detecting motion / alarm. The DVR will only send out
notifications when it detects motion/alarm triggers.
ick Save to save your settings.
4 Cl
If you select "Enable", and want to use
1 Co
nfigure the following:
your own email server:
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• SSL: Select ON/OFF to enable/disable Secure Socket Layer protocol.
• SMTP P
• SMTP Serv
• Sender Email: Ent
• Sender P
• Rec
• Interv
ick Save to save your settings.
2 Cl
ort: Enter your SMTP address.
er: Enter your SMTP Server.
er the sender email address. This can be any address of your choice.
assword: Enter your email server’s password.
eiver Email: Enter the recipient’s email address.
al: Enter the interval the DVR waits before sending a new email notification.
Configuring DDNS Settings
Lorex DDNS is available as an optional connectivity option. Please see “Appendix F: DDNS
Setup (Advanced)” on page 119 for details.
The primary connectivity option uses the Lorex Stratus service to connect to your system
the Internet without requiring port forwarding or DDNS registration For details, See
over
“Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac” on page 57.
To configure DDNS settings:
1 Visit http://www
.lorexddns.net and register for a free Lorex DDNS account.
2 Click the Remote Setting tab, and click DDNS.
3 Co
nfigure the following:
• DD
NS: Select Enable or Disable.
• In the Se
main Name: Enter your Domain name/URL Request from the confirmation email that was
• Do
rver drop-down menu, select LOREXDDNS.
sent after you created your DDNS account.
• User
• Pa
name: Enter your DDNS User Name that was emailed to you after DDNS registration.
ssword: Enter your DDNS Device password that was emailed to you after DDNS registration.
4 Cl
ick Save to apply your settings.
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Configuring Motion Detection Settings
Click and drag to configure
motion detection areas
Red: Motion detection enabled
Clear: Motion detection disabled
To configure motion settings:
1 Cl
ick the Remote Setting, and click Alarm>Motion.
Using the PC/Mac Client Software
2 Co
nfigure the following motion recording parameters:
• Channel:
• Ena
ensitivity: Select the desired motion detection sensitivity. The greater the value, the greater
• S
Select the channel you wish to apply the settings to.
ble: Select this checkbox to enable motion recording.
the motion sensitivity.
• Buz
zer: Select OFF to disable the buzzer when the system detects a motion event or select
the duration of the buzzer after the system detects a motion event.
• Alarm Out: Sel
ll Screen: Select the checkbox so that the channel goes into full screen mode when motion
• Fu
ect the checkbox to trigger connected alarm devices.
is detected.
• Ena
ble Record: Select to enable system recording when motion is detected.
st Recording: Select the post-recording time after a motion event occurs.
• Po
ord Channel: Select the channels that should record during a motion event.
• Rec
• Sho
w Message: Select the checkbox to enable the system to display a warning message
during a motion event.
• Send Email:
Select the checkbox for the system to send a email notification during a motion
event.
3 Dr
ag your mouse cursor in the window to select the desired area to monitor the channel for
motion.
4 Cl
ick Save to apply your settings.
Configuring your System to "Beep" During Motion
You can set your system to "beep" during motion. This is useful to notify you if someone
enters or exits an area.
To configure the system to "beep" during
1 Cl
ick the Remote Setting tab, and click Alarm>Motion.
2 In the Channel dr
op-down menu, select the channel you wish to configure.
motion:
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3 Select the Enable checkbox.
4 Beside th
e Buzzer drop-down menu, select the "beep" duration or select OFF to disable the
"beep."
5 In
6 Cl
the video window, select the area you wish to monitor for motion.
ick Save to apply your settings.
Result: The syste
m beeps when it detects motion, and a green "M" icon appears. The green
"M" icon indicates that the system is only detecting motion, but not recording. To have the
system record motion events, enable motion recording in the recording calendar (Remote
Setting tab>Record>Schedule).
Configuring Alarm Notifications
Configure the settings for alarm devices (not included).
To configure alarm no
1 Cl
ick the Remote Setting tab, and click Alarm>Alarm.
tifications:
2 Co
nfigure the following:
• Alarm In: Sel
• Ala
rm Type: Select the alarm type N/O (normally open), N/C (normally closed), or select OFF.
zer: Select the "beep" duration when an event occurs.
• Buz
• Latch Time: Sel
• Sh
ow Message: Select the checkbox so that the system displays a warning message during
ect the channel that you wish to configure.
ect the desired latch time when an alarm triggers.
an alarm recording.
• Send email: Sel
ect the checkbox for the system to send out email alerts during alarm
recording.
• F
ull Screen: Select the checkbox to enable the system to go into Full-screen View when an
alarm triggers.
• Alarm out: Sel
ble Record: Select the checkbox to enable system recording when an alarm triggers.
• Ena
st Recording: Select the desired post recording time after an alarm triggers.
• Po
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ect the checkbox to enable alarm out devices to activate.
Using the PC/Mac Client Software
Overwrite drop-down menu
• Record Channel: Select the channels that the system should record during an alarm trigger.
ick Save to apply your settings.
3 Cl
Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode
To configure the hard drive recording mode:
1 Click the Remote Setting t
ab, and click Device>HDD.
2 In the
enabled, the system deletes the oldest footage (first in, first out) when the hard drive is full.
You can also select a desired amount of days or hours the system should retain data. For
e
that your hard drive must be large enough to store video for the selected duration.
3 Cl
Overwrite drop-down menu, select Auto to enable overwrite mode. When overwrite is
xample, if you select 30 days, the hard drive will begin to overwrite itself after 30 days. Note
ick Save to apply your settings.
Configuring PTZ Parameters
The system is capable of controlling PTZ cameras (not included) that are connected to the
system. Please note that you will need PTZ information from the PTZ camera
manufacturer’s users guide. For details on connecting a PTZ camera to your system, see
“Appendix B: Connecting a PTZ Camera” on page 106.
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To configure PTZ settings:
1 Cl
ick the Remote Setting tab, and click Device>PTZ.
2 Co
nfigure the following:
• Channel: Sel
• Pr
otocol: Select the protocol of the PTZ camera*.
• Baud Rate: Sel
• Data B
it: Select the data bit rate of the PTZ camera*.
• Stop Bit: Sel
rity: Select the parity settings of the PTZ camera*.
• Pa
uise: Select Enable or Disable*.
• Cr
• Addr
ess: Select the address of the PTZ camera*.
ect the channel that the PTZ camera connects to.
ect the baud rate of the PTZ camera*.
ect the stop bit rate of the PTZ camera*.
*Consult the PTZ camera’s instruction manual for protocol and configuration details
ick Save to apply your settings.
3 Cl
Configuring the System Time and Date
To configure the system time and date:
1 Cl
ick the Remote Setting tab, and click System>General.
2 Co
nfigure the system format and time:
tem Time: Enter the desired system time and date. An on-screen calendar appears when
• Sys
you click the date.
• Date
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Format: Select the desired format the date is displayed in.
• Time Format: Select between 12 hour or 24 hour time formats.
Using the PC/Mac Client Software
3 Se
lect DST to enable daylight savings time, or NTP to sync the time with a NTP time server.
NOTE: Usin
g the NTP feature requires that your DVR have a constant Internet connection.
Changing the System’s Menu Time Out
To change the system’s time out menu:
1 Cl
ick the Remote Setting tab, and click System>General.
2 In the Menu Timeout dr
disappearing.
3 Cl
ick Save to apply your changes.
op-down menu, select the duration the menu stays on screen before
Configuring System User Accounts
You can add user accounts on the system.
To configure the user accounts menu:
ick the Remote Setting tab, and click System>Users.
1 Cl
2 Co
nfigure the following:
• Click the desired user you wish to configure (i.e. user1).
• User
• Pa
• Co
• Activ
• Pa
name: Enter the desired user name.
ssword: Enter the desired user password.
nfirm: Re-enter the user password.
e: Select Enable or Disable to activate or de-activate a user account.
ssword: Select Enable to require a user password when users log on.
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Select the menus users
will have access to
3 Select the menus that the user will have access to.
4 Cl
ick Save to apply your settings.
Viewing System Information
To view system information:
1 Cl
ick the Remote Setting tab, and click System>Info.
Configuring Firmware Upgrades
Firmware upgrades can provide improved functionality to your DVR. When firmware
upgrades become available, you will automatically be prompted to upgrade your system.
You must have the latest DVR firmware and client software to connect to the DVR over the
Internet.
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To configure firmware auto upgrades:
1 Cl
ick the Remote Setting tab, and click Advanced>Auto Upgrade.
Using the PC/Mac Client Software
2 Under Auto Upgr
ade, select Enable to enable automatic firmware updates. Messages for
firmware upgrades will appear on the DVR locally and via remote software.
3 Check Ch
eck for update to enable local messages on the DVR to notify you for updates. The
system will check for firmware upgrades every hour.
NOTE: Clic
ick Save to save changes.
4 Cl
k Detect to check for firmware updates manually.
Manually Upgrading System Firmware
To manually upgrade the system firmware, download the latest firmware from the
system’s product page at www.lorextechnology.com.
You must have the latest DVR firmware and client software to connect to the DVR over the
Int
ernet.
To upgrade the system firmware:
1 Do
2 Cl
wnload and extract the file to your computer’s desktop.
ick the Remote Setting tab, and click Advanced>Firmware upgrade.
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3 Beside Upgrade File Path, click the browse button ( ). Locate the firmware, and click
Open.
4 Cl
ick Start to begin the firmware upgrade.
ollow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware upgrade.
5 F
NOTE: Y
our system may have to restart after a firmware upgrade.
Restoring Default Settings
To restore the system’s system defaults:
1 Cl
ick the Remote Setting tab, and click Advanced>Load Default.
2 Se
3 Cl
lect the menus that you wish to restore to factory defaults.
ick Save to restore system defaults for the selected items.
Configuring Event Settings
The Event Settings tab allows you to configure how the system behaves when a system
event occurs (e.g. hard drive error, video loss). This is useful if you want your DVR to notify
you if there is a potential system problem.
To configure the system event settings:
ick the Remote Setting tab, and click Advanced>Events.
1 Cl
2 Co
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nfigure the following:
• Ev
ent Type: Configure the type of event that triggers the system to send an alert.
ble: Select Enable to activate the system to notify you if an event occurs.
• Ena
Using the PC/Mac Client Software
• Buzzer: Select OFF to enable/disable the system buzzer or select the duration of the system
buzzer after an event occurs.
• Sh
ow Message: Select the checkbox to enable the system to display a warning message when
an event occurs.
• Send
Email: Select the checkbox to enable email notifications. Email notification must be
enabled.
• Alarm Out:
• Latch Time:
ick Save to save changes.
3 Cl
Enable or disable the alarm out panel.
Configure the system latch time after an event occurs.
Configuring Auto-Reboot
Auto-reboot allows the system to restart automatically at a set time or date. This improves
system stability.
To configure Auto Maintain:
ick the Remote Setting tab, and click Advance>Maintain.
1 Cl
2 Click the Auto Reboot drop-down menu, and select Enable or Disable to activate or
deactivate the auto-reboot feature.
3 Under Reboot, sel
ect how often you want the system to reboot and the time you want the
system to reboot.
ick Save to apply your settings.
4 Cl
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Mobile Apps: Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device
Mobile Apps: Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile
Device
You can remotely view camera streams from your DVR on compatible mobile phones and
tablets. This system features connectivity using the exclusive Lorex Stratus solution, which
allows for easy access using a mobile device without requiring network configuration or a
computer to complete the setup.
NOTE: Up t
o 3 devices can connect to the system at the same time.
Compatible Devices and Platforms
Platform Supported Versions and Devices App Name Get App From
iOS iOS v. 5.0 and higher
iPhone/iPod Touch
iPad (1st generation and above)
Android Android v. 2.2 and above Lorex ECO Stratus Google Play Store
For the latest device compatibility list, visit www.lorextechnology.com
Lorex ECO Stratus Apple App Store
iPhone / iPad
Use the Lorex ECO Stratus application to connect to your DVR on the iPhone or iPad.
NOTE: Re
Prerequisites
• iOS version 5.0 and above.
• An iTunes account (requires valid credit card number). Y
downloading the Lorex Mobile Eco App.
• Connect your DVR to your router using an Ethernet cable (included).
• Make
DVR firmware and mobile apps to connect to the DVR over the Internet.
solution is scaled up for the iPad screen.
our credit card will not be billed when
sure to upgrade your DVR to the latest firmware version. You must have the latest
NOTE: For
the latest device compatibility list, visit www.lorextechnology.com
Connecting to Your System Using Lorex ECO Stratus
1 Install the Lorex ECO Stratus app for free from the App Store.
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ap the Lorex ECO Stratus icon ( ) to open the app.
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