LOREX Technology LH010 User Manual
DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDER
Instruction Manual
English Version 1.0
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LH010 ECO BLACKBOX SERIES
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Thank you for purchasing the ECO BlackBox Series Digital Video Surveillance Recorder.
This manual refers to the following models:
• LH014 (4-channel)
• LH018 (8-channel)
• LH016 (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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Mexico: 001-800-514-6739
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THIS PRODUCT MAY REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
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unsealed, you cannot return this product directly to the store
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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.
4. Lightning - For added protection of this product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due
to lightning and power line surges.
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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
• H.264 video compression
• Real time recording: 8/16ch: (360x240)/ 4ch: (720x240) resolution
• Pentaplex operation - View, Record, Playback, Back Up & Remotely Control the system
simultaneousl
y
• 24/7 100% Duty cycle hard drive pre-installed
• PTZ cameras supported (RS485)
1
• Accurate Time Stamps with NTP & Daylight Savings Time
Connectivity Features
2
• Exclusive LOREX Easy Connect Internet Set-up Wizard
• Instant Mobile Viewing on compatible Smart phones & Tablets
3
• PC and Mac Compatible (Internet Explorer & Safari browsers)
• Free LOREX DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) f
or advanced remote connectivity at all
times
• Instant email alerts with snap shot attachment
BlackBox is used solely as a marketing term and does
not imply that the product can survive fire
or extreme conditions. Use product in accordance with the instructions provided. All trademarks
belong to their respective owners. No claim is made to the exclusive right to use the trademarks
listed, other than the trademarks owned by Lorex Technology Inc. We reserve the right to change
models, configurations or specifications without notice or liability. Product may not be exactly as
shown.
1. Recording time may vary based on recording resolution & quality, lighting conditions and movement in the
scene.
2. Requires a high speed Internet connection and a router (not included).
3. Smart Phone & Tablet Compatibility: iP
9800), Android (version 1.5 & above), Windows Mobile (6.0, 6.5), Symbian 3rd & 5th generation phones. Mobile
phone data plan is required (not included). Router port forwarding required. For the latest compatibility list
check www.lorextechnology.com as new models become available in the market.
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ad™, iPhone™, BlackBerry (supported model numbers: 9000, 9700,
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DVR Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Front Panel (All Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4-Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
8-Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
16-Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 2: Connect the Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 4: Connect the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 6: Verify Camera Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 7: Set the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Default System Password & Port Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Quick Access to System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting and Removing BNC Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mouse Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 & 8-Channel Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
16-Channel Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the On-Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Menu Bar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the Zoom Mode (4/8-Channel Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode (4/8-Channel Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using a NTP Server to set your System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Event Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Playback and Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the On-Screen Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Backing Up Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Viewing Backed Up Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Managing Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Enabling and Changing Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adding Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Using the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Configuring Custom Channel Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Changing the Position of the Channel Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adjusting Camera Color Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Enabling Covert Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Configuring the Time and Recording Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Configuring Sequence Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Changing the Video-out Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adjusting Menu Transparency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Restoring the System’s Resolution if you see a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adjusting the Video Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adding Privacy Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Configuring Pre-recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Configuring Backup File Duration (Pack Duration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Configuring the Recording Schedule (Continuous and Motion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Enabling Audio Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Configuring Recording Quality, Resolution, and Video Frame Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Searching for Video on the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Backing up Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using the Event Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using the Log Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Configuring Network Type: DHCP & Static IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Enabling Auto Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Changing the DVR’s Client and HTTP Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting up Email Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Changing the Mobile Connectivity Port, User Name, and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Configuring DDNS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Configuring Motion Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Configuring Hard Drive settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Formatting USB Flash Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Changing Date Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Changing Time Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Changing the System Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Changing Video Output - NTSC & PAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Configuring Menu Time Out and Auto Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Adding Users & Changing the Admin Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Viewing System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Configuring the "Auto Reboot" feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Upgrading the System Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Restoring to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Restarting or Shutting Down the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Configuring System Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Accessing your DVR within a Local Network (LAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Step 1 of 3: Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Step 2 of 3: Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address and HTTP Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Step 3 of 3: Enter the DVR’s Local IP Address into the Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
To connect using the DVR’s local IP address on a PC: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
To connect to the DVR’s local IP address on a Mac: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Accessing your DVR Remotely over the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Step 1 of 4: Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Step 4 of 4: Enter the DDNS Address into the Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Lorex Client 11: Client Software for PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Connecting to your DVR using Lorex Client 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Remote Viewing Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Changing Viewing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Taking Screen Shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Recording Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Showing / Hiding Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Adjusting Sub-menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Changing the Save Directory of Screenshots or Recorded Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Changing the Format of Recorded Video (PC Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Configuring PTZ Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Video Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Configuring Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Configuring Privacy Zone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Configuring Recording Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Configuring the Recording Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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Configuring System Recording Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Configuring Basic Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Configuring the System Substream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Configuring Email Notification Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Changing the Mobile User Name and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Configuring DDNS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Configuring Motion Detection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Configuring your System to "Beep" During Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Configuring PTZ Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Configuring the System Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Changing the System’s Menu Time Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Configuring System User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Viewing System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Upgrading System Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Configuring Event Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Configuring Auto-Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Lorex Player 11: Playing Backed up Video on PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Installing Lorex Player 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Running Lorex Player 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
About the Advanced Config menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing Backed up Video on Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Lorex Player Mac interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Loading Individual Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Loading Multiple Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Mobile Apps: Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Compatible Devices and Platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
iPhone / iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Step 1 of 3: Downloading the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Step 2 of 3: Configuring Lorex Mobile Eco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Step 3 of 3: Connecting to your DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Deleting Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Taking Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Interface Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile Eco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Step 1 of 2: Downloading and Installing the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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Step 2 of 2: Configuring Lorex Mobile Eco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Connecting to the DVR through the Device List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Enabling APN on Your Blackberry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Windows Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile Eco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Symbian OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile Eco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Appendix A: System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Appendix B: Connecting a PTZ Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Configuring PTZ Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Using the PTZ Menu (Local DVR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
PTZ Presets and PTZ Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Setting PTZ Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Selecting PTZ Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Deleting PTZ Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Starting / Stopping PTZ Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Appendix C: Connecting Additional External Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Appendix D: Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Appendix E: Replacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Removing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Replacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Formatting the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Troubleshooting (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Troubleshooting Remote Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
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Getting Started
12V DC POWER SUPPLY
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
QUICKSTART GUIDE
DOCUMENTATION CD
USB MOUSE
ETHERNET CABLE
REMOTE CONTROL
(may not be exactly as
shown)
DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)
The system comes with the following components:
HARD DRIVE SIZE, NUMBER OF CHANNELS, AND CAMERA CONFIGURATION MAY VARY
BY MODEL. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR PACKAGE FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS.
CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM,
INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE.
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DVR Overview
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Front Panel (All Models)
1 IR Sensor: IR receiver for the remote control.
LED Indicators:
• PWR: Powe
• HDD:
Hard disk activity LED.
r LED.
2 USB P
or firmware updates.
ort: Connect a USB mouse (included) or USB flash drive (not included) for data backup
4-Channel
8-Channel
1 Video Input: Connect 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. To switch the
mouse and system interface between BNC and VGA monitors, press 0 three times on the
remote control.
NOTE: Use
2
a BNC to RCA adapter (not included) to connect the DVR to RCA inputs (i.e. for a TV
connection).
3 Audio Input: Input for 1 RCA audio-enabled camera (not included).
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4
5
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7
10
4 Audio O
5 VGA:
6 LAN:
7 USB P
utput: Output for 1 RCA audio channel (e.g. speakers).
Connect a VGA monitor (not included) to view the system interface.
Connect a CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable for local and remote connectivity.
ort: Connect a USB mouse (included) or USB flash drive (not included) for data backup
or firmware updates.
8 RS485:
9 DC
Connect compatible PTZ cameras (not included).
12V: Connect the included AC power adapter.
16-Channel
1 Video Input: Connect 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. To switch the
mouse and system interface between BNC and VGA monitors, press 0 three times on the
remote control.
NOTE: Use
a BNC to RCA adapter (not included) to connect the DVR to RCA inputs (i.e. for a TV
connection).
3 Audio O
4 Audio I
5 VGA:
6 LAN:
7 USB P
utput: Output for 1 RCA audio channel (e.g. speakers).
nput: Input for 2 RCA audio-enabled cameras (not included).
Connect a VGA monitor (not included) to view the system interface.
Connect a CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable for local and remote connectivity.
ort: Connect a USB mouse (included) or USB flash drive (not included) for data backup
or firmware updates.
8 RS485:
9 DC
10 On / Off Switc
Connect compatible PTZ cameras (not included).
12V: Connect the included AC power adapter.
h: Turns the DVR on or off.
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Basic Setup
Push and twist the BNC
connector clockwise to
secure it to the BNC port.
8-channel model shown
8-channel model shown
Rear panel
USB port
Front panel
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.
Step 2: Connect the Mouse
• Connect a USB mouse (included) to one of the USB ports on the DVR.
Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable
• Connect an ethernet cable (included) to the LAN port on the rear panel of the DVR. Connect
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the other end of the ethernet cable to a router on your network.
Step 4: Connect the Monitor
8-channel model shown
VGA
8-channel model shown
Connect power adapter
16-channel: Connect
power adapter and turn on
power switch
• 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 other end of the power
adapter to a wall socket or a surge protector.
-channel models only: Turn the power switch to I to turn on the DVR.
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• At startup, the system performs a basic system check and runs an initial loading sequence.
a few moments, the system loads a live display view.
After
Step 6: Verify Camera Image
• Power on the cameras, and then verify the camera video quality before mounting the cameras
to a permanent location.
• Mount the cameras under a sheltered location. Always verify the outdoor rating of your camera
bef
Step 7: Set the Time
• Set the system time and date for accurate video time stamps. Videos with inaccurate times
may not be valid as surveillance evidence.
• For details on setting the system time, see “Setting the Date and Time” on page 17.
ore installing it in a permanent location.
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Basic Setup
By default, the system user name is admin and the password is
000000. Passwords are disabled by default and are not required to
access the Menu Bar or Main Menu. However, you may be asked for
a password to access certain functions. It is recommended that you
enable passwords and create your own password. For details, see
“Managing Passwords” on page 26.
ATTENTION: Do not make any changes to the MAC Address field. The MAC address has
been preset at the factory, and is configurable for service purposes only.
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.
• ALL the sys
system over the Internet or an internal network (LAN).
Local DVR user name and password:
• Username: ADMIN /
Default ports for remote access:
• Port 80
• Port 90
• Port 10
tem port numbers below must be port forwarded on your router to log in to your
Password: 000000
(HTTP port)
00 (Client port)
25 (Mobile port)
Remote connectivity (LAN & Internet) to the DVR:
• User Name: ad
• Password: none (left blank)
Mobile connectivity (e.g. iPhone) to the DVR:
• User Name: ad
• Password: 00
min
min
00
Quick Access to System Information
• To quickly open a window that displays vital system information, right-click, click the Main
Menu button ( ), and
then click System>Info.
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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
ockwise to tighten.
cl
• To remove a BNC connector from a BNC port, push and simultaneously twist the connector
c
ounter-clockwise to loosen the BNC connector.
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Mouse Control
8-channel model shown
Rear panel
USB port
Front panel
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 DVR.
Mouse Control
1 Use the
• Left-Button:
mouse buttons to perform the following:
Click to select a menu option.
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
utton:
• Click to open the Menu Bar (see “Using the
Menu Bar” on page 13).
• In menus, use the right-button to go back / exit
menus.
3 Scroll-Wheel: N
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.
4 & 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
system interface between VGA and BNC
monitors.
ess to open the Main Menu. In menus,
ess three times to switch the mouse and
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.
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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.
Press three times to switch the mouse and
• 0:
system interface between VGA and BNC monitors.
• Di
splay Mode: In Live Viewing Mode, press
repeatedly to switch through split-screen viewing
modes.
x2 / 3x3 / 4x4: In Live Viewing Mode, press to open
• 2
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
O: Press to start / stop Sequence Mode.
Remote Control
2 Navigation Cur
• ENTER: In
• In Live Viewing Mode, press to access System
3 MENU
Inf
ormation.
/ESC: Press to open the system menu. In
sors: Press to navigate menus.
menus, press to confirm selections.
menus, press to go back / exit menu.
• MU
TE: In Live Viewing and Playback Modes, press
to mute / un-mute audio.
4 Playback Contr
ols:
• FWD: In Playback Mode, press to fast forward /
increase fast forward speed.
W: In Playback Mode, press to rewind / increase
• RE
rewind speed.
• PLA
Y: In Playback Mode, press to play / pause video.
• 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:
Press 0 on the remote control three times to switch the mouse and system interface
between VGA and BNC monitors.
Press 0 three times to switch the
mouse and system interface
between VGA and BNC monitors
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.
umber / Channel title: Displays channel number or channel title. To rename the
channel number to a title, see “Configuring Custom Channel Names” on page 30.
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Using the On-Screen Display
Main Menu
Split screen
PTZ
Start / Stop
PTZ Cruise
Search Menu
Start/Stop
Recording
Sequence
Volume
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 (8/16-channel models only), or 16-way
(16-channel models only) Split-screen Mode.
• PTZ: Open
• Start / Stop
• Zoom
(4/8-Channel Models Only): Opens digital zoom. Must be in Full-screen / Live Viewing
Mode.
• 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 (4/8-Channel Models Only): Enable Picture in Picture Mode with 1 camera in full
screen and 1 in a small window.
1X2 (4/8-Channel Models Only): Enable Picture in Picture Mode with 1 camera in full
• PIP
screen and 2 in small windows.
• Vo
lume: Adjust the DVR volume (audio-capable cameras required, not included).
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.
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
• Click to Backspace/Delete.
• Click Ent
• Click ES
To use the Virtual Mini-K
1 Using the
• The Virtual Mini-Keyboard opens.
• Click to enter your selection.
to switch between upper and lowercase letters.
to move the cursor between letters.
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.
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