LOREX Technology LH0181011C8F User Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDER

Instruction Manual

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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)

• LH014H (4-channel ECO Blackbox+)

• LH018H (8-channel ECO Blackbox+)

• LH016H (16-channel ECO Blackbox+)

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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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Online:

Product Support is available 24/7 including product information, user manuals, quick start up guides and FAQ’s at

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For all other matters, visit www.lorextechnology.com

By Phone:

North America:

Customer Service (for warranty matters): 1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX) Tech Support (for technical/installation issues): 1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX)

Mexico: 001-800-681-9263, 001-800-514-6739

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International: +800-425-6739-0

(Example: From the UK, dial 00 instead of +)

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Por teléfono:

Norte América:

Atención al cliente (para asuntos de la garantía): 1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX) Asistencia técnica (para asuntos técnicos o de instalación): 1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX)

Mexico: 001-800-681-9263, 001-800-514-6739

Internacional: +800-425-6739-0 (Ejemplo: Desde el Reino Unido, marque el 00 en lugar del +)

Pour toutes les autres questions, visitez www.lorextechnology.com

Par téléphone :

En Amérique du Nord :

Service à la clientèle (pour tout ce qui concerne la garantie) : 1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX) Soutien technique (pour les questions d’ordre technique ou relatives à

l’installation) : 1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX)

Mexique : 001-800-681-9263, 001-800-514-6739

International : +800-425-6739-0 (par exemple : à partir du Royaume-Uni, composez le 00 au lieu de +)

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BEFORE YOU START

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THIS PRODUCT MAY REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION

LOREX IS COMMITTED TO FULFILLING YOUR SECURITY NEEDS

• We have developed user friendly products and documentation.

Please read the Quick Start Guide and User Manual before you

install this product.

• Consumer Guides and Video Tutorials are available on our web

site at www.lorextechnology.com/support

• If you require further installation assistance, please visit

www.lorextechnology.com/installation or contact a

professional installer.

• Please note that once the components of this product have been

unsealed, you cannot return this product directly to the store

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without the original packaging.

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CE PRODUIT PEUT NÉCESSITER UNE INSTALLATION PROFESSIONNELLE

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• Nous avons conçu et développé une documentation

et des produits extrêmement conviviaux. Veuillez lire le Guide de départ rapide et le Guide d’utilisation avant d’installer ce produit.

• Des guides pour consommateurs et des tutoriels

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ESTE PRODUCTO PUEDE EXIGIR UNA INSTALACIÓN PROFESIONAL

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• Favor de leer la guía de instalación rápida y la

guía del usuario antes de instalar este product.

• Puede conseguir las guías del consumidor y los

cursos en enseñanza video sobre el Internet

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• Si vous avez besoin de plus d’assistance pour

l’installation de ce produit, veuillez visiter le site www.lorextechnology/installation ou communiquez avec un installateur professionnel.

• Veuillez prendre note que lorsque vous avez déballé

les pièces et composantes de ce produit, vous ne pouvez pas retourner celui-ci directement au magasin sans son emballage original.

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• Si necesita ayuda para la instalación, visite

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un especialista en instalaciones.

• Favor de notar que una vez que los componentes

de este producto han sido removidos del

embalaje, no podrá devolver este producto

directamente a la tienda.

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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.

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.

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

8. 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.

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

16. should be mounted only as instructed in this guide or the instructions that came with your cameras, using the provided mounting brackets.

17. Camera Installation- Cameras are not intended for submersion in water. Not all cameras can be installed outdoors. Check your camera environmental rating to confirm if they can be installed outdoors. When installing cameras outdoors, installation in a sheltered area is required.

Service

1. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product

yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Conditions Requiring Service - Unplug this product

from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

B. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the pr

oduct.

C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

D. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

E. If the product does not operate normally by fo

llowing the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

F. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need for service.

7. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are

required, have the service technician verify that the replacements used have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of replacements specified by the product manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

8. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or

repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the product is in safe operating condition.

Use

1. Cleaning - Unplug the product from the wall outlet

before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

2. Product and Cart Combination - When product is

installed on a cart, product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

3. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any

kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or “short-out” parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

4. Lightning - For added protection of this product

during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.

NOTICES

FCC/IC Notice:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for assistance

Modification:

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the device.

Toute modification non approuvée explicitement par le fournisseur de licence de l'appareil peut entraîner l'annulation du droit de l'utilsateur à utiliser l'appareil.

RoHS:

This product is fully compliant with the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment ("RoHS") Directive (2002/95/EC). The RoHS directive prohibits the sale of electronic equipment containing certain hazardous substances such as lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE in the European Union.

This product has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by FCC, EMC, and

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LVD. Therefore, it is designated to provide reasonable protection against inter cause interference with other appliance usage.

ference and will not

However, it is imperative that the user follows the guidelines in this usage, which may result in damage to the product, electrical shock and fire hazard injury.

In order to improve the features, functions, and quality of

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subject to change without notice from time to time.

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ECO Blackbox Series 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 simultaneously

• 24/7

100% Duty cycle hard drive pre-installed

• PTZ cameras supported (RS485)

• Accurate Time Stamps with NTP & Daylight Savings Time

Connectivity Features

• Exclusive LOREX Easy Connect Internet Set-up Wizard

• Instant Mobile Viewing on compatible Smart phones & Tablets

• PC and Mac Compatible (Internet Explorer & Safari browsers)

• Free LOREX DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) fo

r 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.

se product in accordance with the instructions provided. All trademarks

U 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: iPad™, iPh

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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one™, BlackBerry (supported model numbers: 9000, 9700,

ECO Blackbox+ Series Features

Digital Video Recorder Features

• H.264 video compression

• HDMI output (HDMI cable included for – simple connection to HDTVs)

• Real time recording resolution: 4ch: 960x480 (960H), 8/16ch: 480x240 (WCIF)

• 960H (960x480) recording resolution capable

• Pentaplex operation - View, Record, Playback, Back Up & Remotely Control the system simultaneously

• 24/7 100% Duty cycle hard drive pre-installed

• PTZ cameras supported (RS485). Remotely control through App

Connectivity Features

• Exclusive LOREX Easy Connect Internet Set-up Wizard

• Instant Mobile Viewing on compatible Smart phones & Tablets

• PC and Mac Compatible (Internet Explorer & Safari browsers)

• Free LOREX DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) fo

r advanced remote connectivity at all

times

• Instant email alerts with snap shot attachment

• Accurate Time Stamps with NTP & Daylight Savings Time

1. Recording time may vary based on recording resolution & quality, lighting conditions and movement in the scene.

2. HDMI output (1920x1080) for high definition multi-channel live viewing only. High definition recording not supported, recording resolution is limited to a maximum of 960x48 dependent on the type of camera connected to the DVR.

3. When used with 960H compatible cameras. DVR is backward standard resolution and 960H.

4. Requires a high speed internet connection and a router (not included).

5. Smart Phone & Tablet Compatibility: iPad®, iPhone®, Android (version 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.

0 per channel. Image quality and resolution is

s compatible and supports different camera inputs:

1.5 & above), Windows Mobile (6.0, 6.5).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

DVR Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Front Panel (All Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ECO Blackbox Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

4-Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

8-Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

16-Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ECO Blackbox+ Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4-Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

8-Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

16-Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Step 2: Connect the Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Step 4: Connect the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Step 6: Verify Camera Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Step 7: Set the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Default System Password & Port Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Quick Access to System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting and Removing BNC Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Mouse Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

16-Channel Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using the On-Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Menu Bar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the Zoom Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using a NTP Server to set your System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Event Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playback and Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing Back Recorded Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using the On-Screen Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Advanced Playback Controls (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Finding Events in the Playback Bar (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Controlling the Time Range of the Playback Bar (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using Zoom in Playback Mode (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using Video Clip Backup (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Backing Up Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Viewing Backed Up Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Managing Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Enabling and Changing Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Adding Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Using the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Configuring Custom Channel Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Changing the Position of the Channel Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Adjusting Camera Color Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Enabling Covert Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Configuring the Time and Recording Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Configuring Sequence Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Changing the Video-out Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Adjusting Menu Transparency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Restoring the System’s Resolution if you see a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Adjusting the Video Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Adding Privacy Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Creating a Custom Split-screen Display (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Configuring Pre-recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Configuring Backup File Duration (Pack Duration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Configuring the Recording Schedule (Continuous and Motion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Enabling Audio Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Configuring Recording Quality, Resolution, and Video Frame Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Searching for Video on the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Backing up Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using the Event Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using the Log Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Configuring Network Type: DHCP & Static IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Enabling Auto Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Changing the DVR’s Client and HTTP Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Adjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Setting up Email Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Changing the Mobile Connectivity Port, User Name, and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Configuring DDNS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Configuring Motion Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Configuring Alarm Settings (16-Channel ECO Blackbox+ Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Configuring Hard Drive Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Formatting USB Flash Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Changing Date Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Changing Time Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Changing the System Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Changing Video Output - NTSC & PAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Configuring Menu Time Out and Auto Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Adding Users & Changing the Admin Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Viewing System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Configuring the "Auto Reboot" feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Upgrading the System Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Restoring to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Restarting or Shutting Down the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Configuring System Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Saving Your System Configuration to a USB Flash Drive (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Loading a System Configuration from a USB Flash Drive (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Accessing your DVR within a Local Network (LAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Step 1 of 3: Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Step 2 of 3: Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address and HTTP Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Step 3 of 3: Enter the DVR’s Local IP Address into the Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

To connect using the DVR’s Local IP Address on a PC: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

To connect to the DVR’s Local IP Address on a Mac: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Accessing your DVR Remotely over the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Step 1 of 4: Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Step 4 of 4: Enter the DDNS Address into the Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Lorex Client 11: Client Software for PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Connecting to your DVR using Lorex Client 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Remote Viewing Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Changing Viewing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Taking Screen Shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Recording Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Showing / Hiding Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Adjusting Sub-menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Changing the Save Directory of Screenshots or Recorded Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Changing the Format of Recorded Video (PC Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Configuring PTZ Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Video Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Configuring Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Configuring Privacy Zone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Configuring Recording Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Configuring the Recording Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Configuring System Recording Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Configuring Basic Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Configuring the System Substream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Configuring Email Notification Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Changing the Mobile User Name and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Configuring DDNS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Configuring Motion Detection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Configuring your System to "Beep" During Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Configuring Alarm Notifications (16-Channel ECO Blackbox+ Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Configuring PTZ Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Configuring the System Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Changing the System’s Menu Time Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Configuring System User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Viewing System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Upgrading System Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Configuring Event Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Configuring Auto-Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Lorex Player 11: Playing Backed up Video on PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Installing Lorex Player 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Running Lorex Player 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

About the Advanced Config Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing Backed up Video on Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Lorex Player Mac Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Loading Individual Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Loading Multiple Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Mobile Apps: Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Compatible Devices and Platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

iPhone / iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Step 1 of 3: Downloading the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Step 2 of 3: Configuring Lorex Mobile ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Step 3 of 3: Connecting to your DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Deleting Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Taking Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Interface Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Step 1 of 2: Downloading and Installing the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Step 2 of 2: Configuring Lorex Mobile ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Connecting to the DVR through the Device List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Enabling APN on Your Blackberry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Windows Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Symbian OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Appendix A: System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

ECO Blackbox Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

ECO Blackbox+ Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Appendix B: Connecting a PTZ Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Configuring PTZ Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Using the PTZ Menu (Local DVR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

PTZ Presets and PTZ Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Setting PTZ Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Selecting PTZ Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Deleting PTZ Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Starting / Stopping PTZ Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Appendix C: Connecting Additional External Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Appendix D: Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Appendix E: Replacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Removing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Replacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Formatting the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Troubleshooting (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Troubleshooting Remote Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

xvi

Getting Started

12V DC POWER SUPPLY

QUICKSTART GUIDES DOCUMENTATION CD

USB MOUSE

ETHERNET CABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

(may not be exactly as shown)

DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)

HDMI CABLE (BLACKBOX+ SERIES ONLY)

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.

DVR Overview

6 8

4 7

6 8

Front Panel (All Models)

1 IR Sensor: IR receiver for the remote control.

LED Indicators:

• PWR: Power

• HDD: Har

LED.

d disk activity LED.

2 USB Port: Connect a USB mouse (included) or

or firmware updates.

ECO Blackbox Series

4-Channel

8-Channel

USB flash drive (not included) for data backup

1 Video Input: Connect BNC cameras.

2 Video Output: Outputs the DVR interface to a BNC connection. This allows you to see your

mouse cursor and have full control of the system on a secondary monitor. To switch the

mouse and system interface between BNC and VGA monitors, press 0 three times on the

6 821

remote control.

NOTE: Use a BNC to RCA adapter (not included) to connect the DVR to RCA inputs (i.e. for a TV

onnection).

3 Audio I

nput: Input f

4 Audio Ou

tput: Output for 1 RCA audio channel (e.g. speakers).

or 1 RCA audio-enabled camera (not included).

5 VGA: Connect a VGA monitor (not included) to view the system interface.

6 LAN: Connect a CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable for local and remote connectivity.

7 USB Port: Connect a USB mouse (included) or

USB flash drive (not included) for data backup

or firmware updates.

8 RS485:

9 DC12V:

Connect

Connect the included AC power adapter.

compatible PTZ cameras (not included).

16-Channel

1 Video Input: Connect BNC cameras.

2 Video Output: Outputs the DVR interface to a BNC connection. This allows you to see your

mouse cursor and have full control of the system on a secondary monitor. 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

onnection).

3 Audio Ou

4 Audio Input: Input f

tput: Output for 1 RCA audio channel (e.g. speakers).

or 2 RCA audio-enabled cameras (not included).

5 VGA: Connect a VGA monitor (not included) to view the system interface.

6 LAN: Connect a CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable for local and remote connectivity.

7 USB Port: Connect a USB mouse (included) or

USB flash drive (not included) for data backup

or firmware updates.

8 RS485: Connect

9 DC12V:

Connect the included AC power adapter.

10 On / Off Switch: T

compatible PTZ cameras (not included).

urns the DVR on or off.

ECO Blackbox+ Series

3 4 5 6 8 9

4 5 6 8 9

4-Channel

8-Channel

1 Video Input: Connect BNC cameras.

2 Video Output: Outputs the DVR interface to a BNC connection. This allows you to see your

mouse cursor and have full control of the system on a secondary monitor. 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

onnection).

3 Audio Ou

4 Audio Input: Input f

5 HDMI: Connect to an HDMI

tput: Output for 1 RCA audio channel (e.g. speakers).

or 2 RCA audio-enabled cameras (not included).

monitor or TV (not included) to view the system interface.

6 VGA: Connect a VGA monitor (not included) to view the system interface.

7 LAN: Connect a CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable for local and remote connectivity.

8 USB Port: Connect a USB mouse (included) or

USB flash drive (not included) for data backup

or firmware updates.

9 RS485:

10 DC12V:

Connect

Connect the included AC power adapter.

compatible PTZ cameras (not included).

16-Channel

3 875 1110

1 Video Input: Connect BNC cameras.

2 Video Output: Outputs the D

VR 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 connec

t the DVR to RCA inputs (i.e. for a TV

connection).

3 Audio Outpu

t: Output f

4 Audio Input: Input f

5 HDMI:

Connect to an HDMI monitor or TV (not included) to view the system interface.

or 1 RCA audio channel (e.g. speakers).

or 4 RCA audio-enabled cameras (not included).

6 VGA: Connect a VGA monitor (not included) to view the system interface.

7 LAN: Connect a CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable f

8 USB Port: Connect a USB mouse (included) or USB flash driv

or local and remote connectivity.

e (not included) for data backup

or firmware updates.

9 RS48

10 DC12V: Connect the included

11 On / Off Switch: T

5/Alarm Block: Connect compatible PTZ cameras (not included) or alarm sensor

vices (not included).

AC power adapter.

urns the DVR on or off.

12 IR EXT: Service onl

y; not supported.

Basic Setup

Push and twist the BNC connector clockwise to secure it to the BNC port.

8-channel model shown

Rear panel USB port

Front panel USB port

Connect ethernet cable

8-channel model shown

LAN port

Basic Setup

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

the other end of the ethernet cable to a router on your network.

Step 4: Connect the Monitor

8-channel model shown

VGA

HDMI port (featured on ECO Blackbox+ only)

16-channel ECO Blackbox+ shown

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.

Basic Setup

• EC

O Blackbox+ Series only: c

HDTV or monitor.

onnect the included HDMI cable from the HDMI port to your

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.

• 16-channel models only: Turn the power switch to I t

• At startup, the system performs a basic system check and runs an initial loading sequence.

After a few moments, the

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

re installing it in a permanent location.

befo

o turn on the DVR.

system loads a live display view.

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 32.

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.

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 19.

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 syst

system over the Internet or an internal network (LAN).

Local DVR user name and password:

• Username: ADMIN /

em port numbers below must be port forwarded on your router to log in to your

assword: 000000

Default ports for remote access:

• Port 80 (HT

• Port 9000 (Client port)

ort 1025 (Mobile port)

• P

Remo

te connectivity (LAN & Internet) to the DVR:

• User Name: admin

assword: none (left blank)

• P

Mobile connectivity (e.g. iPhone) to the DVR:

• User Name: ad

TP port)

min /

Password: 0000

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.

Basic Setup

ATTENTION: Cameras differ in terms of installation or mounting instructions. Please see

the documentation that came with your camera(s) for specific installation instructions.

Table Mount

Wall Mount

Ceiling Mount

Camera model not be exactly as shown.

Top thre a d (Ceiling mount, Wall mount)

Bottom thread (Table mount)

Secure to camera thread

Camera model may not be exactly as shown.

Connecting Cameras

Test the cameras before permanent installation. Plan where you will route the wiring for the camera and where you will aim the camera.

Installation Tips

• Mount the camera where the lens is away from direct and intense sunlight.

• Plan your cable wiring so that it does not interf

• Ensure that the camera wiring is not exposed or easily cut.

• Mount the camera in an area that is visibl

• Avoid poi ntin g the ca mera at a gla ss windo w to see outside, as this may result in a

caused by glare from indoor / outdoor lighting conditions.

• Adjust the camera angle so that it covers an area with high traffic.

• In "high-risk" locations, have multiple cameras point in the same area. This provides camera

dundancy if a vandal attempts to damage the camera.

ere with power lines or telephone lines.

e, but out of reach.

poor image

Installing Cameras

1 Mount the camera(s) to the desired mounting surface according to the instructions that came

with the camera(s). Choose a firm mounting surface.

NOTE: If you wish to mount cameras to drywall, it is r

included).

2 Adjust the camera stand to ensure that the camera has a satisfactory view of the area you

ould like to monitor. Stand configuration depends on the mounting surface you have chosen

w (see below for suggested stand configurations).

NOTE: There are two connection points for certain cameras. Secure the stand to the top thread

for wall mounts or ceiling mounts. Secure the stand to the bottom thread for table mounts or wall mounts.

ecommended to use drywall plugs (not

Basic Setup

BNC Extension cable

Female power connector

Digital Video Recorder (8-channel model shown)

Male power connector

BNC

Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVR

1 Connect the male power connector on the BNC extension cable to the female power

connector on the camera.

• Connect the BNC connector to the camera.

2 Connect the female power connector on the BNC extension cable to the power adapter.

3 Connect the BNC connector to one of the Vi

Plug the camera power adapter to a power outlet.

deo Input ports on the rear panel of the DVR.

Connecting and Removing BNC Cables

BNC (Bayonet Nut Connector) is a special connector that locks on to the system port and cannot be accidently removed.

To connect or remove a BNC connector:

• Push the BNC connector firmly into the BNC port and simultaneously twist the connector

ockwise t

• To remove a BNC connector from a BNC port, push and simultaneously twist the connector

count

o tighten.

er-clockwise to loosen the BNC connector.

Mouse Control

8-channel model shown

Rear panel USB port

Front panel USB port

1 2

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 mouse buttons to perform the following:

• Left-Button: Click t

o 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-Bu

tton:

• Click to open the Menu Bar (see “Using the Menu Bar” on page 15).

• In menus, use the right-button to go back / exit menus.

3 Scroll-Wheel: No

function.

Remote Control

*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.

1 Number Keys (1-0): Press to select the

desired channel in Full-screen View. Press 1+0 for channel 10, 1+1 for channel 11, etc.

•

• MENU: Pres

• 0: Press three times to switch the mouse

2 Navigation Cur

menus.

•

3 SUB MENU: Pr

4 MUTE: Pr

during Live Viewing and Playback Mode*.

5 Playback Contro

•

: In Live Viewing Mode, press to open

Split-screen View. Press repeatedly to switch betw modes.

menus, press to go back / exit menus.

and

system interface between VGA and BNC

monitors.

: Press to select menu items. In Live

Viewing Mode, press to access System

mation.

Infor

een split-screen viewing

s to open the Main Menu. In

ors: Press to navigate

ess to open the Menu Bar.

ess to mute / un-mute audio

ls:

: In Playback Mode, press to fast forward

/ increase fast forward speed.

: In Playback Mode, press to rewind /

increase rewind speed.

:In Live Viewing Mode, press to open the

Search Menu to select video for playback.

• In Playback Mode, press to play video.

•

: In Live Viewing Mode, press to start

Sequence Mode.

• In Playback Mode, press to pause video. Pres

s repeatedly to step through video

frames.

: Press to stop recording. Password required; does not override scheduled recording.

•

: Record: Press to resume recording after recording has been stopped.

16-Channel Remote Control

5 PTZ Controls:

• Z+/Z- : Adjust camera Zoom.

• F+/F- : Adjust camera Focus.

• I+/I-: Adjust camera Iris.

• PTZ: Opens the PTZ menu.

NOTE: This remote control is only included with the

ECO Blackbox 16-channel model (LH016).

Remote Control

1 REC: P

ress to resume recording after recording has

been stopped.

• SEARCH: Pr

• Number Keys (1-0): In Liv

ess to open the Search menu.

e Viewing Mode, press to open the desired channel in Full-screen view. Press 1+0 for channel 10, 1+1 for channel 11, etc.

• 0: Press three times to switch the mouse and tem interface between VGA and BNC monitors.

sys

• Display Mode: In Liv

e Viewing Mode, press repeatedly to switch through split-screen viewing modes.

• 2x2 / 3x3 / 4x4: In Liv

e Viewing Mode, press to open the corresponding Split-screen View. Press repeatedly to change channels shown in split-screen.

• AUTO: Pr

2 Navigation Curs

• ENTER: In menus, pr

ess to start / stop Sequence Mode.

ors: Press to navigate menus.

ess to confirm selections.

• In Live Viewing Mode, press to access System Infor

mation.

3 MENU/ESC: Pr

ess to open the system menu. In

menus, press to go back / exit menu.

• MU

TE:

In Live Viewing and Playback Modes, press

to mute / un-mute audio.

4 Playback Contro

• FWD: In Playback Mode, press to fast forward / increase fast forward speed.

• REW: In

Playback Mode, press to rewind / increase

rewind speed.

• PLAY:

In Playback Mode, press to play / pause video.

• In Live Viewing Mode, press to open the Record Search Menu.

• STOP: In Playback Mode, press to pause playback.

•

In Live Viewing Mode, press to stop recording.

ssword required; does not override scheduled recording.

• SLOW: In Playback Mode, pr motion playback speed.

• PAUSE/FRAME: In Playback Mode, pr by frame.

ls:

ess to play video in slow motion. Press repeatedly to change slow

ess to pause. Press repeatedly to view recordings frame

Using the On-Screen Display

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 Date & Time: Displays the date and time on the system.

2 Record Status: Displays the current recording status of the system: C=continuous (normal

recording); M=motion recording; A=alarm recording (16-Channel ECO Blackbox+ only).

3 Channel number

channel number to a title, see “Configuring Custom Channel Names” on page 36.

/ Channel title: Displays channel number or channel title. To rename the

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 mo

ve 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 to Lo unless passwords are enabled.

• Split Screen buttons: View (16-channel models only) Split-screen Mode.

• PTZ: Opens the

• Start / Stop PTZ Cruise:

• Zoom: Opens digital zoom. Mus

• Record Search: Opens the on the DVR.

• Start / Stop Recording: S not override scheduled recording.

• Start / Stop SEQ: St between channels every few seconds.

• PIP 1X1: Enable Picture in Picture Mode with 1 camer

• PIP 1X2: Enable

• Volume: Adjus

*Zoom and PIP Modes are not supported on the 16-channel model of ECO Blackbox

H016).

ck the Main Menu unless the password is entered. Lock icon is not visible

the DVR in 4-way, 9-way (8/16-channel models only), or 16-way

PTZ controls.

Start or stop the PTZ cruise function.

t be in Full-screen Mode*.

DVR Search Menu. This allows you to search for video recorded

tart or stop DVR recording on all channels. Password required; does

art or stop Sequence Mode. In Sequence Mode, DVR automatically switches

a in full screen and 1 in a small window*.

Picture in Picture Mode with 1 camera in full screen and 2 in small windows*.

t the DVR volume (audio-capable cameras required, not included).

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 mouse, click on

passwords are enabled).

• The Virtual Keyboard opens.

an option or field, such as the User ID and Password fields (if

• Click Shift to switch between upper and lowercase letters.

• Click

• Click Enter to

• Click ESC t

To use the Virtual Mini-Key

1 Using the Mouse, click

• The Virtual Mini-Keyboard opens.

• Click to enter your selection.

to move the cursor between letters.

to Backspace/Delete.

enter your selection.

o close the virtual keyboard.

board:

on an option or field, such as the Time or Date fields.

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.

NOTE: Zoom Mode is

not supported on the 16-channel model of ECO Blackbo

To use the Zoom Mode:

1 In Live Viewing Mode, select the channel you want t

the channel if you are in a Split-screen View).

2 Right-click to open the Menu Bar and sel

ect the Zoom button ( ). A Zoom icon appears on

the screen.

3 Click and drag on

the area of the screen you would like to enlarge. The image zooms in on the

selected area.

x (LH016).

o zoom in on in full-screen (double-click

• The box in the lower right-hand corner shows the entire camera picture with a black box around the zoomed-in area.

• Click inside the box and drag to move the zoom area.

• Right-click to exit and select a different zoom ar

ea. Right-click again to exit Zoom Mode and

return to Live Viewing Mode.

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.

NOTE: Pictur

e in Pictur

e Mode is not supported on the 16-channel model of ECO Blackbox

(LH016).

To use Picture in Picture Mode:

1 Rig

ht-click to open the Menu Bar an

d select the PIP1X1 button ( ) or PIP1X2 button ( ).

PIP1X1 shows 1 channel in full screen and 1 other channel; PIP1X2 sho screen and 2 other channels.

ws 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.

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 or mo

ve your mouse to the bottom of the screen to open the Menu Bar and click

the Main Menu button (

2 Click Sys

3 Configure the following:

• Date: Click inside th

• Time: Click inside the field and enter the time.

• (Optional) Date Format: Use YY-MM-DD.

• (Optional) Time Format: Use

• (Optional) DST: Click the Setup Time adjustments.

• (Optional) NTP: Cli 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.

tem.

e field and enter the month, date, and year.

ck the Setup button next to NTP to synchronize your DVR’s time and date

the drop-down menu to select MM/DD/YY or, DD/MM/YY, or

the drop-down menu to select 12HOURS or 24HOURS.

button next to DST to configure automatic Daylight Savings

NOTE: A constant internet connection is required for the NTP server feature to function.

4 Click A

pply to save your settings.

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 Configure the following:

• Daylight Saving Time: Sel

• Time Offset: Sel

ect the number of hours the system should move forward or backward when

DST occurs.

• Daylight Saving Time Mode: Sel should begin and end at the beginning of the week or on a specific date.

Start Time, End Time: Enter when DST starts and ends.

•

ect Enable.

ect Week or Date. This allows you to select whether DST

3 Click A

pply to save your settings.

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 constant Internet connection is required to use the NTP feature.

enable NTP:

1 Right-click

open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button ( ).

2 Click System

. Beside NTP, click Setup.

3 Configure the following:

• Enable: Sel

• Server Address: Sel

ect Enable.

ect ntp.lorexddns.net (recommended) as the time server or select

another time server.

• Time Zone: Sel

ect your region’s time zone.

4 Click Update Now to connect to the time server.

5 Click A

pply to save your settings.

Recording

C .

Recording

By default, the system is set to immediately record video from connected cameras in Continuous Recording Mode.

•

You can set the system to stop recording once the hard drive is full, or to continually record by overwriting previously Settings” on page 50.

Recording—Continuous: Normal, continuous recording.

recorded data. For more details, see “Configuring Hard Drive

Event Recording

The system also includes motion recording:

•

Recording—Motion: The system records when motion is detected by the camera.

Recording Audio

The system can also record audio for 1, 2, or 4 channels (depending on 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 116.

Playback and Backup

Playback Time

Search Date

Select channels to playback

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 Right-click to open the Menu Bar and click the Record Search button (

Search tab opens.

2 Configure the following:

• CH: Select the channel you wish to search. Select All to sear

• Search Date: Ent

• Playback Time:

3 Click Play t

4 Select the channel or channels y

o select the exact time specified in Replay Time.

er the month, date, and year you wish to search for video.

Enter the desired time you wish to search for video.

ou want to playback and click Play.

ch all channels.

). The Record

Playback and Backup

Days in the selected month

Hours in the selected day

Search results: Green: Continuous recording Red: Motion recording Grey: No recording

To search for recorded footage on the DVR:

1 Right-click to open the Menu Bar and click the Record Search button (

). The Record

Search tab opens.

2 Configure th

• CH: Select the channel you wish to search. Select All t

• Search Date: En

3 Click the Search

e following:

o search all channels.

ter the month, date, and year you wish to search for video.

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 on a date in the calendar to see the video available for that date.

5 Click on the hour of the video you want to playback.

6 Select the channel or channels you want to playback.

7 Click Play to

begin playback.

Playback and Backup

Playback controls

Reverse playback

Slow Motion

Play

Pause / Frame by Frame

Fast Forward

Using the On-Screen Playback Controls

1 Move 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.

• Drag the slider to adjust the volume (audio ca

pable camera required, not included). Click

Mute to mute the audio.

• Click X to quit playback and return to the Search Menu.

Playback and Backup

Available video footage Green: Continuous recording Red: 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

Advanced Playback Controls (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)

The ECO Blackbox+ has 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 Move the mouse slightly to display the on-screen playback controls. You can also use the

playback c

• 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 (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)

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 det

When up to four channels are selected for playback, mu

If more than four channels are selected, one bar is shown that combines all the selected channels. This means that video available on any selected channel will be shown in the bar.

ontrol buttons on the remote control.

ection or alarms must be enabled for each channel before they will be

highlighted, see “Alarm” on page 48 for details.

ltiple channels are shown.

Playback and Backup

Click to open time range controls

Controlling the Time Range of the Playback Bar (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)

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 the Playback bar:

1 During Playback mode, click

to open the time range controls.

2 Click 30m, 1H, 2H, or 24H to select a time range. For example, if 30m is selected, the

playback bar will show 15 minutes before to 15 minutes after the currently playing time. 

• 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 wher

e 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 (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)

You can use Zoom in Playback Mode. This is useful if you need a closer look at recorded video.

NOTE: Zoom is only

To use zoom in playback mode:

1 Open Playback mode with only

Video” on page 23.

2 Click

to open Zoom.

NOTE: Playback co

video before you zoom, you will have to pause it before entering Zoom.

available when a single channel is selected for Playback.

one channel selected. For details, see “Playing Back Recorded

ntrols 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 around the zoomed-in area.

• Click inside the box and drag to move the zoom area.

ight-click to exit and select a different zoom a

4 R

rea. Right-click again to exit Zoom Mode and

return to Playback Mode.

Using Video Clip Backup (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)

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: Video clip backup is onl

To create a backup video clip:

1 Connect a USB flash

drive (not included) to one of the USB ports on the DVR.

2 Open Playback mode with onl

Recorded Video” on page 23.

3 Click the clip backup button (

available when a single channel is selected for Playback.

y one channel selected. For details, see “Playing Back

) to start your backup at the current playback time.

4 When you want the backup clip to stop, click again.

TIP: You can use fast forward or click-and-drag the video cursor to select the stop time for

the clip. Thi

s 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.

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 91 or see “Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing Backed up Video on

Mac” on page 93.

Backing Up Video

You can back up video to a USB flash drive (not included) connected to the DVR.

To back up video:

1 Connect a USB flash drive to one of the USB ports on

the DVR.

2 Right-click to open the Menu Bar and click the Record Search button (

3 Click the Backup ta

4 Configure the following:

• Search Date: Ent

• Search Time: Ent

er the desired month, date, and year

er the time range you wish to search.

• CH: Select the channel you wish to search. To search all channels, select All.

• Type: Sel

ect the type of recording you wish to search. Choose from All, Continuous (or

Normal), or Alarm.

5 Cl

ick Sear

ch. A list of videos populate in the window.

Playback and Backup

NOTE: To change the duration of how often a file is "packaged", see “Configuring

Backup File Duration (Pack Duration)” on page 40.

6 Click  to scroll through the list of videos. The videos are named by time. Videos are

"packed" into 15 minute - 60 minute increments.

7 Click the BAK checkbox

8 Click Back

up. Wait for the backup to finish before removing the USB memory drive.

beside the video you wish to back up.

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 Backed up Video on PC” on page 91, or see “Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing Backed up Video on Mac” on page 93.

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 the software disc in your computer’s CD/DVD rom drive.

E: You may also download the AVI Generator for free from www

NOT

2 Locate the AV

3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install AVI Generator.

To start the AVI Generator:

1 Double-click the AV

I Generator software from the CD installation wizard.

I Generator shortcut on the desktop ( ).

.lorextechnology.com.

Playback and Backup

Open

Save As

Start

2 Click Open and then locate the backed up video file on your hard drive.

3 Select the desired file format (.264 , h.264, All File) that you wish to search for. Click Open.

4 Click Start to convert and save the file in the default save folder.

• Or click Sav

e As to select a desired save folder, then click Start to convert the file.

5 Locate the file in the folder you selected in step 4.

Managing Passwords

ATTENTION: 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. By default, you do not need to enter a password to access the system using the browser-based remote software.

Edit

Select checkbox beside admin

Managing Passwords

When you first startup your system, you are technically logged in as the ADMIN (system administrator) account. The system supports the following account types:

• ADMIN—syst administrator and user passwords and enable/disable password protection.

• USER—normal user: only has access to live viewing, search, playba You may set up multiple USER accounts with varying levels of access to the system.

For security reasons, it is highly recommended to enable passwords on your system. If you enable passwords, you must select a 6-digit ADMIN

password is disabled.

em administrator: has full control of the system, and can change both

ck, and other functions.

password. By default, the system

Enabling and Changing Passwords

You can change the system password of the ADMIN and the USER from the Users menu.

To enable the admin password:

1 Right-click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button (

2 Click Syst

3 Select the checkbox beside admin to change the admin password, then click the Edit button.

em and select the Users tab.

4 Configure the following:

Select checkbox beside "User1"

Configure Permissions

• User Name:

• Password Enable: Sel

• Password: Ent

• Confirm:

Enter the desired admin user name.

er your desired password.

Re-enter the password.

ect Enable to enable system passwords.

5 Click A

pply 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:

1 Rig

2 Click Sys

3 Select the checkbox beside User1 (or

ht-click to open the Menu Bar a

tem> Users tab.

nd Click the Main Menu button ( ).

any other user), then click the Permission button.

Managing Passwords

Select the menus that the user will have access to.

Select which channels will have access to: Backup, Preview, Playback and PTZ Control.

Select the menus and channels the user will have access to:

5 Click Apply to

6 Right-click and then click Ed

7 Configure th

save your settings.

it.

e following:

• User Name: Enter the desired user name.

• User Enable: Select Ena

• Password Enable: S

ble to enable the user account.

elect Enable or Disable to enable or disable the system from prompting

you for a user or admin password during log in.

• Password: Ent

• Confirm: Re-ente

er your desired password.

r the password.

8 Click Apply to save your settings.

Now, you can log in to the system locally, or remotely using the user name

or password you created. When logging into the system with a user account, the user will only have access to the menus you assigned.

Using the Main Menu

To open the Main Menu:

Using the Main Menu

• Right-click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button (

NOTE: If passwords are enabled on the system, you need to enter the 6-digit numerical password

to open

the Main Menu.

1 Display: Configure display options (e.g. camera color settings, camera title, video output).

2 Search: Sear

3 Alarm: Configure

4 System: Configur

5 Record:

6 Network: Configur

7 Device: Configur

8 Advanced: Configure

ch for recorded video and log files on the system.

motion detection settings.

e system time and user accounts.

Configure recording settings and recording schedules.

e system network settings (e.g. DDNS, email alert settings).

e PTZ settings, HDD recording mode, HDD format option.

system restart schedule, perform firmware upgrades.

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 want to apply settings to all channels, use the "Copy 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

the channel that you wish to rename.

To" drop-down

menu, select

• U-L: Upper l

• D-L: Lower left hand corner.

• U-R: Upper r

• D-R: Lower right hand corner.

• OFF/Disable: Do not display the channel name.

4 (Optional) Use the drop-downs next to

y to copy settings to another channel

Cop

or all channels. Click the Copy button to copy settings.

5 Click Apply

eft hand

ight hand corner.

to save your settings.

corner.

Adjusting Camera Color Settings

1 Select the Live tab.

2 In the Channel drop-down menu, select

the channel that you wish to configure.

3 Click the Setup butt

Color Setup window opens.

on next to Color. The

3 Click the Name field. Use the Virtual

Keyboard to enter in the new channel name.

ick A

4 Cl

pply to save your settings.

Changing the Position of the

Channel Name

1 Select the Live tab.

2 In the Channel drop-down

the channel you would like to configure.

3 In the Pos

where you would like the channel names to appear:

ition drop-down menu, select

menu, select

4 Drag the slider to adjust the Hue,

Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation.

5 Click 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:

1 Select the Liv

2 In the Channel dr

the channel you wish to hide.

e tab.

op-down menu, select

Using the Main Menu

SEQ Dwell time

3 In the Covert drop-down menu, select

Enable.

4 Click A

pply to save your settings.

Configuring the Time and

Recording Time Display

To add/remove the time stamp in the system display:

1 In the Show Time and Record Time

op-down menus, select Enable or

Disable.

2 Click A

pply 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.

To configure the sequence time:

Click the Output tab.

Changing the Video-out Resolution

1 Click the Output tab.

2 Click the dr

Resolution and select the output

resolution.

3 Click Apply

4 Right-click repeat

The DVR prompts you to restart. Click OK.

5 The DVR restarts and asks you to confirm

new resolution. Click Yes to confirm or

the No to revert to the old resolution. If you do nothing, the DVR will revert to the last selected resolution and restart.

op-down menu beside VGA

to save your settings.

edly to exit all menus.

Adjusting Menu Transparency

You can increase or decrease the transparency of the on-screen menus.

To adjust the transparency of on-screen menus:

1 Click the Output tab

2 Drag the T

transparency.

ransparency slider to adjust

2 Click the SEQ Dwell Time field

the time channels remains on-screen before changing to another channel.

3 Click A

pply to save your settings.

and enter

3 Click Appl

to save your settings.

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.

To restore the DVR to the default

lution (1024 x 768):

p (

• Press and hold the Sto remote control for 6 seconds. The resolution will be restart.

reset and the DVR will

) button on the

Using the Main Menu

ATTENTION: Areas covered by privacy

zones are not visible in recordings.

Privacy Zone

Click and drag to move privacy zones



Click on the edge and drag to resize

Adjusting the Video Margin

If you connect your DVR to a BNC monitor, you can adjust the video margins.

NOTE: Y

To adjust the video margin:

1 Cl

2 Click the Margin button.

3 Drag the sliders to the left or right to

adjus Margin.

ou must select the BNC output

mode t

o adjust the margins. Press 0 on the remote control three times to switch the output mode between BNC mode and VGA mode. When BNC mode is selected, the mouse cursor appears on the BNC monitor.

ick the Output ta

t the Left, Right, Top, or Bottom

2 In the Channel dr

op-down menu, select

the channel you wish to configure.

3 Configure the following:

• Channel: Sel

ect the channel you wish to

configure.

• Privacy Zone: Sel

ect Enable to enable privacy zones or Disable to disable privacy zones.

• Area Setup: Sel

ect the Area1~4 checkboxes to enable up to 4 privacy zones.

4 Click Apply to save your settings and click

OK to confirm.

Adding Privacy Zones

A privacy zone allows you to block out portions of each channel with a black square.

To configure a privacy zone:

1 Click the Privacy Zone tab

NOTE: 16-c

annel ECO Blackbox (LH016) supports only one privacy area per channel.

butt

4 Click the Setup

on next to Mask Area.

The Privacy Area setup screen opens.

• Click on a privacy area and drag to change its location.

Using the Main Menu

Select Enable

Select display mode

Click Vout Setup

Select the arrangement of channels on screen

• Click on the edge of a privacy area and drag to resize a privacy area.

• Right-click when you are finished to exit.

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.

6 Click A

pply to save your settings.

Creating a Custom Split-screen

Display (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)

You can create a custom split-screen display and re-arrange where channels are placed.

You can use the steps below to

TIP: create a cus 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.

To re-arrange the split-screen display:

lect the Output ta

1 Se

tom split-screen display on

You will need to disable View Setup to return to normal operation.

3 Under View Mode, select the desired

viewing mode: Single, Quad, Nine, or Sixteen.

4 Click Vou

t Setup. A menu appears that

allows you to select the arrangement of channels.

2 Under Vie

w Setup, select Enable. This lets

you select and arrange the channels you want to show on the screen.

NOTE: Enabling Vie

w Setup disables your ability to change channels the normal way on the selected monitor.

5 Click the

op-down menus to select which channels to show on the screen and the arrangement of channels.

6 Click Apply to save changes. Click Ok.

Right-click repeatedly to exit all menus and return to live viewing.

Using the Main Menu

File Size duration

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 drop-down

the desired channel you wish to configure.

3 In the Pr

Enable to enable pre-recording or Disable

to disable pre-recording.

4 Click Ap

ord drop-down menu, select

eRec

ply to save your settings.

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.

To change the DVR’s backed up file size:

lect the Rec Para ta

1 Se

menu, select

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 and Motion)

To configure the recording schedule:

1 Click the Schedule tab

2 Configure the

• Channel: Sel configure the schedule for.

• Week: to configure.

3 Click inside the grid

recording schedule:

• The recording schedule is arranged as a

id. Each row represents a reco rding type

g (Continuous and Motion), and each box represents an hour.

NOTE: The 16-Channel ECO Blackbo

Series has an additional row for Alarm recording. Sensor devices (not included) must be connected to the system to use Alarm recording.

following:

ect the channel you wish to

Select the day of the week you wish

to configure the

2 In the Pac

select the desired duration (15~60 minutes).

3 Click A

k Duration drop-down menu,

pply to save your settings.

• Recording for each recording type is

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.

during the selected hour when the

Using the Main Menu

Audio checkbox

Blackbox+ Series Only: Under Mode, select D1 or 960H. Select 960H only if you have 960H-capable cameras.

Frames per Second

Recording Resolution

Recording quality

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 bott

om 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 Click A

pply to save your settings.

Enabling Audio Recording

Audio-capable cameras are required (not included) for audio recording.

To enable audio recording:

1 Click the MainStream ta

to select D1 unless you have cameras that are 960H-capable.

NOTE: If y

ou change this setting, the DVR

will r

estart when you save changes.

2 Beside the corresponding channel, select

or deselect the checkbox under Audio to enable or disable audio recording.

3 Click A

pply 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.

To change the recording quality,

recording r rate:

1 Click the MainStream ta

2 Blackbox+ Series Only: Under Mo

select D1 or 960H. 960H will enable larger, wide-screen formats, but it will decrease the number of Frames Per Second available for recording. It is recommended

solution, and video frame

de,

3 Under the Quality drop-down menu, select

from Good, Better, or Best to adjust the quality of recordings on each channel.

4 Under

sel

the Resolution drop-down menu,

ect the Recording Resolution for each channel: CIF (320x240), HD1 (720x240), or D1 (720x480).

• Blackbox+ Only: I

f 96 0H mo d e i s s el ec te d, available options are 480x240, 960x240, or 960x480.

NOTE: The 16-ch

annel Blackbox model

(LH016) supports C1F only.

Using the Main Menu

Search Date

Click a date to see video available



Click a time to play video from that time and date

5 Under the FPS drop-down menu, select

the number of frames per second you want the DVR to record on each channel.

6 (Optional) Use the Copy and Copy

drop-down menus to copy recording settings to one or all channels. Click Copy to copy recording settings.

ick A

7 Cl

pply to save your settings.

NOTE: Increasing the resolution or quality

sett

ings 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.

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 ( menu bar.

2 In the CH drop-do

wn menu, select the channel you wish to search or select All to search all channels.

3 Click the Search Date

field, to enter the desired month, date, and year you wish to begin searching for video.

) in the

4 Click Search.

5 Click on a date in the calendar to see the

video av

ailable for that date.

Using the Main Menu

Use the video control buttons to manipulate video playback

Backup

6 Click on the hour of the video you want to

playback.

7 Select the channel or channels you want to

playback.

8 Click Play to begin playback.

Video Playback Controls

Move the mouse slightly to display the on-screen playback c

ontrols. You can also use the playback control buttons on the remote control or front panel of the system.

Backing up Video Files

You can back up video files on your USB flash drive.

To back up video files:

1 Perform a search.

2 Insert a blank USB flash driv

the USB ports.

3 Click on the de

sired date you wish to back

up.

4 Click the Backup

button. A list of files

appears in the Log menu.

5 Click the checkbox under BAK next to the

file you want to backup.

e into one of

• Drag the slider to adjust the volume (audio capable camera required, not included). Select the box to mute the audio.

• Click X to quit playback and return to the

ch menu.

Sear

6 Click the Backup bu

tton to begin copying

the video files to your flash drive.

NOTE: You will need the Lorex Player

(included on the CD) t

o 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.

NOTE: Videos are

unless continuous recording is turned off and motion settings are enabled.

not marked as Alarm

Using the Main Menu

To perform an Event Search:

1 Click the Event Search ta

2 Configure the following:

• Search Date: Ent

er the Month, Date, and

Year.

• CH: Select the channels you wish to sear

ch.

• Search Time: Ent

er the time range you

wish to search.

• Type: Sel

ect the recording type you wish

to search for.

3 Click Sear

ch. A list populates with videos.

Using the Log Search

A log search allows you to search system event logs.

To perform a Log search:

1 Click the Log tab

2 Configure the following to perform a Log

search:

• Log Type: search under. Choose from Alarm (i.e. motion events), Operation (i.e. Configuration changes, Setup), or All.

• Start Time: Enter the time y begin searching.

• End Time: Ent searching.

Select the log type you wish to

ou wish to

er the time you wish to end

4 Perform one of the following:

• Play video: Click on the desir

• Back up a file: Connect a blank drive to your system. Select the BAK checkbox beside the desired file name. Then, click the Backup button.

ed file.

USB flash

3 Click Search.

4 (Optional) Click the Backup butt

backup system logs to a USB flash drive (not included).

on to

Using the Main Menu

Select DHCP or Static

Network

The Network menu allows you to configure the system’s DDNS and network settings.

Configuring Network Type: DHCP &

Static IP

The system has the ability to operate in DHCP mode and Static IP mode.

DHCP allows the router to assign an IP t

the DVR . Static IP mode fixes the IP of

o the DVR. Fixing an IP of the DVR ensures that the IP will not change.

To configure DHCP and Static IP settings:

1 Sel

2 In the Typ

ect the Ne

or Static. If you select DHCP, the router automatically assigns an IP to your DVR.

twork tab.

e drop-down menu, select DHCP

3 Click Apply

4 Right-click until you

will be prompted to restart.

to save your settings.

exit all menus. You

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. If the Auto Port Forwarding feature does not work on your router, it is recommended to use the Auto Port Forwarding Wizard (PC only), located on the software CD. You may have to manually open the port on your router.

To Enable Auto Port Forwarding:

1 Sel

2 In the Auto P



3 Click Appl

ect the Network ta

ort Forwarding drop-down

menu, select Enable or Disable.

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. You must port forward the Client Port and HTTP port to your router for remote access.

If you select Static, click the field beside IP Addres your choice.

• Enter your custom Subn

• You must assign the IP in your router that

s, and enter in the IP address of

et Mask,

Gateway, DNS1 and DNS2 using the

mouse.

you wish 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.

to make static. For example, if

To change the default Client port and

TP port

1 Select the Network ta

Using the Main Menu

Client Port & HTTP Port fields

2 In Client Port, enter the desired Client

Port (default: 9000).

NOTE: 9000 is represented as "09000."

3 In HTTP Port, ent

(default: 80).

4 Click A

5 Right-click to ex

prompted to restart.

pply to save your settings.

er the desired HTTP Port

it all menus. You will be

2 Configure the following beside the desired

channel:

: Sel

• Video select Disabled, you will not be able to view the channel when connecting remotely to the system.

• FPS: Select the desired frames per

ond.

sec

• Bitrate/Quality: Select the desired video

ate.

bitr

• Audio: enable or disable the system from streaming audio when viewing the system remotely.

3 Click Apply

ect Enabled or Disabled. If you

Select or deselect the checkbox to

to save your settings.

Setting up Email Notification

The system can send email notifications when it detects motion.

To set up email notification:

1 Click the Email tab in

the Netw

ork menu.

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: Sett

To adjust the SubStream settings:

ick the SubStream ta

1 Cl

ing your system to stream with a

ower frame and bitrate may cause

the video to appear choppy or slow.

2 From the Email drop-down menu, select

from:

• Default: Uses the Lorex email server to send

out alarm notifications. This is the

recommended selection.

• Enable: Uses settings.

• Disable: Disabl

custom email server

es email notification.

Using the Main Menu

Select Default

If you want to use Lorex’s email server (recommended):

1 In the Email drop-do

wn menu, select

Default.

2 In the Sender Email field, enter the email

address of the sender. This can be any email address of your choice.

3 In the Rece

iver Email field, enter the

email address you want the DVR to send alarm notifications to.

• Sender Passwo

rd: Enter your email

server’s password.

• Receiver Email: Ent

er the recipient’s

email address.

• Interval: Ent

er the interval the DVR waits

before sending a new email notification.

2 Click Appl

to save your settings.

Changing the Mobile Connectivity

Port, User Name, and Password

To connect to your DVR using a mobile device, you must complete the entire remote setup process described in “Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity” on page 56.

Use the steps below to change your Mobile Port o password used to connect with a mobile device.

To configure mobile connectivity settings:

1 Click the Mobil

r the user name and

e tab.

4 In the Interval dr

op-down menu, enter the Duration the DVR must wait before sending out a new notification. 



For example, if you select a 3 minute

rval, the DVR will send out email

inte notifications every 3 minutes until the DVR stops detecting motion. The DVR will only send out notifications when it detects motion triggers.

5 Click A

pply to save your settings.

If you select "Enable", and want to use

ur own email server:

1 Configure the following:

• SSL: Sel

Secure Socket Layer protocol.

• SMTP Port: Ent

• SMTP Server: E

• Sender Email: Enter the

ect ON/OFF to enable/disable

er your SMTP address.

nter your SMTP Server.

sender email address. This can be any address of your choice.

2 If you want to change the user name and

sword used to connect to the DVR using

pas a mobile device:

• Under User

Name, enter a new user name. Under Password, enter a new password.

• By default, the user name is admin and the pass

word is 0000 to connect with a

mobile device.

3 To change the Mobile port, click the field

beside Mo

bile Port to enter a new port.

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.

• The default Mobile port is 1025. This must be port forwarded on your router to enable remote access. Note that 1025 is represented as "01025".

4 Click A

pply to save your settings.

Right-click until you have exited all menus. You will be prompted to restart.

Configuring DDNS settings

You must create a DDNS account and enter your DDNS settings into the DVR before you can remotely connect to your system.

For details on creating a DDNS account, see “Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity” on page 56.

To configure DDNS settings:

1 Click the DDNS tab

Alarm

The Alarm tab allows you to configure Motion Detection 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 Select the Mo

tion tab.

2 Configure the following:

• DDNS: Sel

• Server: Se

• Domain Name: E

ect Enable

lect LOREXDDNS (default).

nter the Domain name/ URL Request you received in the email after registering for DDNS.

• User Name: Enter y

• Password: Enter y

our DDNS User Name.

our DDNS Device

password.

3 Cl

pply to save your settings.

ick A

NOTE: Please allow 10~15 minutes for the

DDNS

servers to update with your new DDNS address before attempting to connect.

2 Configure the following:

• Channel: Sele

ct the channel you wish to

configure.

• Enable: Sel

ect Enable or Disable to

activate or deactivate motion recording.

• Area: Cl

ick the Setup button to configure

the area of the screen that detects motion.

Using the Main Menu

• Sensitivity: Select motion sensitivity. The greater the number, the greater the sensitivity.

• Show Message: Select the checkbox if you

the system to display a system

want message when an alarm triggers.

• Buzzer: Sel will "beep" when motion is detected. Or select OFF to disable the "beep" during motion events.

• Send Email: Sel want the system to send email notifications if an alarm triggers. Email notifications must be configured.

• Record Channel: Sel wish the DVR to record during motion recording.

• Full Screen: Select the Full Screen chec box so that the system goes into full screen mode when motion is detected.

• Post Recording: duration (the time the system continues to record after a motion event occurs).

ick A

3 Cl

pply to save your settings.

ect the duration the system

ect the checkbox if you

ect the channel you

Enter the post recording

Configuring Alarm Settings

(16-Channel ECO Blackbox+ Only)

The Alarm settings menu allows you to configure how the system behaves when an external alarm device (not included) is triggered.

2 Configure the following:

• Alarm In: Sel configure.

• Alarm Type: Sel device. Choose from N/O (normally open), N/C (normally closed).

• Alarm Out: Select the checkbo the system’s alarm block to trigger a connected external alarm.

• Latch Time: Ent continues to trigger after the event ends.

• Show Message: Select the checkbox if you want

the system to display a system

message when an alarm triggers.

• Buzzer: Sel system to "beep" if an alarm triggers.

• Send Email: Select the want the system to send email notifications if an alarm triggers.

• Post Recording: Sel 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.

• Full Screen: Sel box so that the system goes into full screen mode when motion or an alarm trigger is detected.

3 Click Apply t

ect the channel you wish to

ect the alarm type of the

x to enable

er the duration the alarm

ect the checkbox to enable the

checkbox if you

ect the duration the

ect the Full Screen check

o save your settings.

To configure the Alarm tab:

1 From the Alarm menu, click the Alarm

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 112.

Configuring Hard Drive Settings

To format the hard drive:

1 Select the HDD tab.

3 In the Overwrite dr

Auto. (recommended), or select the

desired duration the hard drive should retain its data.

NOTE: If overwrite recording is enabled, the

sys

tem’s hard drive automatically re-writes the hard drive’s oldest content (first in first out).

4 Click Appl

to save your settings.

op-down menu, select

Formatting USB Flash Drives

1 Insert a USB flash drive (not included) into

one of the USB ports on the DVR.

2 In the Main

3 Click For

formatting to complete.

Menu, Device>HDD.

mat USB, then click OK. Wait for

2 Click the checkbox under Select to choose

the drive you wish to reformat.

3 Cl

4 When the warning windo

the admin password (default: 000000) and click Apply. Wait for the system to format the hard drive.

To set the hard drive recording mode (loop

1 Select the HDD tab

2 Select the checkbox beside the hard drive

you wish to configure.

rmat HDD.

ick Fo

recording or line

w appears, enter

ar recording):

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 time, including ho Daylight Savings Time adjustments or NTP, see “Setting the Date and Time” on page 19.

Changing Date Format

You can change the way the system displays the time (i.e. Month, Day, Year)

To change the date format:

lect the General tab

1 Se

2 In the Date Format 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).

w to setup automatic

Changing Video Output - NTSC &

PAL

To change the video output:

1 In the Vide

select NTSC or PAL.

2 Click Apply

o Format drop-down menu,

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 configures the Auto Logout time, which allows the system to lock itself after a set duration of inactivity.

To configure Auto Logout:

1 Select the General tab Ge

Menu Time Out drop-down menu, select

the desired time before the system locks itself.

neral. In the

3 Click A

pply 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

1 Se

2 In the Time Fo

select 12 Hour or 24 Hour.

3 Cl

pply to save your settings.

ick A

rmat drop-down menu,

Changing the System Language

1 In the Language drop-down menu, select

your desired system language.

2 Click A

3 Right-click until you

the on-screen instructions to restart your system.

pply to save your settings.

exit the menu. Follow

2 Click Apply

NOTE: You will need your system’s user

to save your settings.

name system.

and password to unlock the

Adding Users & Changing the

Admin Password

• For details on changing admin and user passwords, see “Managing Passwords” on page 32.

• For details on creating User accounts, see “Adding Users” on page 33.

Using the Main Menu

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.

Viewing System Information

• Click the Info tab.

Advanced

The Advanced menu allows you to update system firmware, load system defaults.

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 Select the Mai

ntain tab.

2 Configure 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.

3 Click Apply

to save your settings.

ect Enable or Disable to

the drop down menu, select

Using the Main Menu

Firmware Update

Upgrading the System Firmware

Firmware upgrades can provide improved functionality to your DVR. When firmware upgrades become available, you can download them for free from www.lorextechnology.com.

To upgrade the system firmware:

1 In your web browser, visit

ww.lorextechnology.com and search for

the model number of your DVR (check the label underneath y number). Download the free firmware upgrade if one is available.

2 Extract 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 drive

ports on your DVR.

4 Right-click to open the Menu Bar and click

our DVR for the model

into one of the USB

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, or all menus.

To load system defaults:

1 Right-click t

the Main Menu button (

2 Click Adva

3 Select the menus that you wish to restore

o default settings, or click All to restore

t the entire system to default settings.

open the Menu Bar and click

nced. Then click Load Default.

Main Menu button (

the

5 Click Ad

6 Click Firmwar

7 Follow 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.

vanced.

e Update.

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 the warning window appears, click

OK to r

estore your settings.

Using the Main Menu

Reboot / Shut Down

6 Click OK to return to the menu.

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 Right-click to open the Menu Bar and click

the

Main Menu button (

2 Click Advanced.

3 Click Re

4 Follow the on-screen instructions to

restart or shut down your system.

boot or Shut Down.

Configuring System Warnings

The system can send out email notifications 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 Events

2 Configure the

• Event Type: Sel the system to send out a notification. Choose from Disk No Space (low hard drive space), Disk Error (hard drive error), or Video Loss.

ble: Sel

• Ena activate or deactivate the system from sending out notifications.

• Show Message: S the system to display an error message when an event occurs.

• Send Email: Sel system to send out email notifications when a system error occurs. Please note that email notifications must be configured.

• Buzzer: duration when the system detects a system error.

3 Click Apply

tab.

following:

ect the event that triggers

ect Enable or Disable to

elect the checkbox for

ect the checkbox for the

Select the buzzer (system beep)

to save your settings.

Using the Main Menu

Click to save all system settings to a USB flash drive

Saving Your System Configuration

to a USB Flash Drive (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)

The DVR allows you to save your current system configuration to a USB flash drive (not included). This is useful if you want to backup your current settings.

NOTE: This function

created in system menus. It does not save or backup any video.

To save your system configuration to a USB flash dr

1 Insert a USB flash

one of the USB ports.

2 Right-click to open the Menu Bar and click

Main Me

3 Click Ad

tab.

ive (not included):

nu (

vanced and select the Maintain

only saves settings

drive (not included) into

Loading a System Configuration

from a USB Flash Drive (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)

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 Right-click to

Main Menu (

3 Click Adva

tab.

4 Click Load Settings. The DV

saved settings from the USB flash drive and then restart.

open the Menu Bar and click

nced and select the Maintain

R will load the

4 Click Sav

save your settings.

e Settings. Wait for the system to

Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity

Remote Viewing Client

For details on navigating the remote viewing interface, see “Remote Viewing Interface” on page 68.

** For the latest compatibility list, check www.lorextechnology.com, as new software versions are released to the market.

Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity

The system features a built-in browser-based software that allows you to access your system remotely over your local area network (LAN) or over the Internet using Internet Explorer (see “Lorex Client 11: Client Software for PC” on page 67 for details).

(PC) or Safari® (Mac). There is also a client software for PC provided on the CD

System Requirements

Prior to using Lorex Web Client, make sure your system meets or exceeds the following system requirements:

Description Requirement

CPU

Operating Sys

tem

Memory 256 MB RAM or greater

Video 16 MB of video memory

Network (LAN) 10/100 BaseT Network

Network (WAN) 384 Kbps upstream*

Browser Internet Explorer 7 or later (PC) / Safari 6.0 and above** (Mac)

Pentium

Windows XP/Vista/7/8

Mac OSX 10.6.6 and above (Intel processors only)**

*High-speed Internet service is recommended when using DVR Netviewer.

NOTE: If a user connects to the system remotely, there may be slow performance when

accessing the system locally. This is normal, and not a malfunction.

4 or above

Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity

ROUTER

(Not Included)

COMPUTER

(Not Included)

(not required for local viewing)

INTERNET

Ethernet Cable (included)

8-channel model shown

DVR IP address

HTTP Port

Accessing your DVR within a Local Network (LAN)

You can connect to your DVR through Internet Explorer through the local area network (LAN). It is recommended to confirm connectivity over a local network before setting up your DVR for Internet connectivity.

NOTE: To complete the steps below, your computer must be on the same network as your DVR.

NOTE: Except where noted, the instructions below are the same for PC and Mac.

Step 1 of 3: Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network

1 Power off your DVR by disconnecting the power adapter.

2 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 an empty LAN port (usually numbered 1~4) on your router.

3 Rec

onnect the power adapter to power the DVR back on.

Step 2 of 3: Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address and HTTP Port

1 Right-click and then click the Main Menu button( )>System>Info to open the

System Information window.

Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity

32-bit Internet Explorer

Local DVR IP Address

HTTP Port number

Colonhttp://

2 Write down the IP Address and HTTP Port number of the DVR.

• A local IP looks something like this: 192.168.5.11

8. Note that single digit numbers appear as

three digits. For example, "005" is the same as "5".

• Write down the port number beside HTTP Port.

Step 3 of 3: Enter the DVR’s Local IP Address into the Browser

Follow the steps below to confirm connectivity over a local network on a PC or Mac.

To connect using the DVR’s Local IP Address on a PC:

1 Open Internet Explorer.

NOTE: If you are connecting using Internet Explorer 9, you must use the 32-bit version. From

the St

art Menu, click Internet Explorer. Do not click Internet Explorer (64-bit).

2 Enter http://, the IP address of the DVR, colon, and the HTTP port number of the DVR (e.g.

http://192.168.5.118:80) into the address bar. You must include the HTTP port number of the DVR after the address.

Example (Connecting to a Local IP Address using Internet Explorer):

Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity

Select Install this Add-on for All Users on This Computer

Click inside the attention bar

Attention Bar in Internet Explorer 9

Click Allow

Local DVR IP

HTTP Port number

Colon

http://

3 An attention bar prompts you to install ActiveX® plug-ins. You must install the ActiveX®

plug-in to connect to your DVR. Click inside the attention bar, and select Install this Add-on for All Users on This Computer to install the plug-in.

• If you are connecting using Internet Explorer 9, the attention bar appears on the bottom of the screen. Click Allow to install the plug-in.

4 Under User Name and Password, enter the DVR’s username and password. By default, the

username is admin and the password is left blank.

5 Cl

ick Login to

log into the system.

NOTE: If you are having difficulty logging into your system using Internet Explorer, it is

ecommended to use the Client Software provided on the CD or as a free download from

www.lorextechnology.com. For instructions, see “Lorex Client 11: Client Software for

PC” on page 67.

To connect to the DVR’s Local IP Address on a Mac:

1 Open Safari.

2 Enter http://, the IP a

ddress of the DVR, colon, and the HTTP port number of the DVR (e.g.

http://192.168.5.118:80) into the address bar. You must include the HTTP port number of the DVR after the address. A page appears to prompt you to install a plug-in.

Example (Connecting to a Local IP Address using Safari):

Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity

Click Download

Right-click SurveillanceClient.dmg and click Open

Right-click Safari and click Quit

3 Click Download to download the plug-in for Safari.

4 Click the downloads button ( ) on the top-right corner of Safari. Right-click

SurveillanceClient.dmg in the downloads lis

t and select Open. A web plugin folder appears.

5 Double-click SurveillanceClient and follow the on-screen instructions to install.

6 Quit Safari (right-click the Safari icon in the

k and select Quit) and then restart

doc Safari.

7 Enter http://, the IP address of the DVR,

colon, and the HTTP port number of the DVR (e.g. http://192.168.5.118:80) into the

address bar, as shown above.

8 Enter the DVR username and password to log in to the system. By default, the username is

min, and the password is left blank.

Accessing your DVR Remotely over the Internet

Setting up remote connectivity allows you to view your DVR from any computer or compatible mobile device with Internet access.

NOTE: Ex

To set up remote connec

1 Port forward the HTTP, Client, and Mobile ports (def

to your DVR’s IP address.

2 Create a DDNS account. 3 Enable DDNS on the DVR. 4 Test the remote connection by entering your DDNS address in a web browser.

cept where noted, the instructions below are the same for PC and Mac.

tivity wi

th your DVR, you must:

ault: 80, 9000, and 1025) on your router

Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity

Click Step 1

Step 1 of 4: Port Forwarding

You must port forward the HTTP, Client, and Mobile ports (default: 80, 9000, and 1025) on your router before you can remotely connect to your system. There are several methods to port forward your router:

• Use the Lore

x Easy Connect Auto Port Forwarding Wizard (PC only) to port forward the required ports (see CD for details). For instructions on how to use the Easy Connect Wizard, see the Easy Connect manual on the CD.

• Manually port forward the required ports on your router to your DVR’s IP address by foll

owing your router manufacturer’s instructions. For more information on port

forwarding, see the reference guides on www.lorextechnology.com.

NOTE: If the abov

e ports are not forwarded on your router, you will not be able to access your

system remotely.

Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account

Lorex offers a free DDNS service for use with your system. A DDNS account allows you to set up a web site address that points back to your local network. This allows you to connect to your system remotely. You must create a DDNS account in the same network as your

DVR.

To setup your free Lorex DDNS account:

n your browser, go to http://www

1 I

.lorexddns.net and click Step 1.

Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity

Enter your account Information and click Create Account

Click Create Account

Click Warranties

2 The My Lorex account login screen opens (if you are already logged in, skip to step 4). Create

a new account or log into an existing account. To create a new account, fill in the required fields on the right and click Create Account.

3 Click Warranties to register your product for warranty.

NOTE: Warranty registration is required to register for DDNS.

4 The Warranty page opens. Click A

ctivate Warranty to register your product for warranty.

Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity

Enter your address information

Click Create Address

Select your address or enter a new address

Enter your product and purchase details

Click Save Warranty

5 Under Your Address, select an address or click Enter a New Address to create a new address.

Fill in your address information and click Create Address.

6 Fill in the warranty registration form with your product and purchase details. Check the

sticker underneath your DVR for the Product Model Number and Serial Number. Click Save Warranty.

Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity

Click Set Up a New DDNS

Select your product warranty

Enter a Device Name of your choice

Enter the product’s MAC address

Enter the web site address that will be used to connect

Click Save

MAC Address

7 A page pops up to prompt you to register your product for Lorex DDNS. Click Set Up a New

DDNS.

8 Configure the following:

• Product Warranty: Select the product warranty you created in the previous steps.

• Device Name: Ent

er a name for your device. You can enter your name, business name, or anything of your choice. This is used to identify this device in your list of activated DDNS accounts that appears anytime you visit the DDNS page.

• MAC Address: Ent

Main Menu button(

permanent, unique 12-digit address used to identify a de

er the MAC address of your Lorex product. Right-click and then click the

)>System>Info to find your MAC address. A MAC address is a

vice on a network.

Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity

Domain name/URL Request:

DDNS User Name:

Device DDNS password:

Select Enable

Domain Name: Enter Domain name/URL Request User Name: Enter DDNS User Name Password: Enter DDNS Device password

tomsmith

tsmith01

******

Example of entering DDNS information in the DDNS setup menu

• URL Request: Enter the web site address that will be used to connect to your Lorex product. For example, if you enter

tomsmith

, the address to access your video will be 

http://tomsmith.lorexddns.net

9 Click Save to register your product for DDNS. A confirmation email will be sent to the email

address used to register for My Lorex.

You will need this information to enable

remote access to your system. Record your

information below:

Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the DVR

To enable DDNS in your DVR:

1 Right-click to

2 Click Netw

3 In the DDNS drop-down menu, select Enabl

open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button ( ).

ork and select the DDNS tab.

Beside Server, select LOREXDDNS (default).

4 Under Domain Name, enter your Domain name/URL Request fr

that was sent after you created your DDNS account.

5 Under User Name, enter y

our DDNS User Name that was emailed to you after DDNS

registration.

6 Under Pa

registration.

ssword, enter your DDNS Device password that was emailed to you after DDNS

7 Click A

pply to save your settings.

om the confirmation email

Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity

Domain name/URL Request

HTTP Port number

Colon

Example of a DDNS address

http://tomsmith.lorexddns.net:80

DDNS Domain name created by you

Colon

Web Server Port number

http://

.lorexddns.net

Step 4 of 4: Enter the DDNS Address into the Browser

NOTE: Please allow 10~15 minutes for the DDNS servers to update with your new DDNS address

before attempting to connect.

To access your DVR remotely, enter the DDNS address that you Internet Explorer (PC) or Safari (Mac). The DDNS address must include http:// , the name of your DDNS URL, followed by .lorexddns.net, a colon, and then the HTTP port number of

your DVR.

For example:

created earlier into

Once you have entered your DDNS address into Internet Explorer or Safari, enter the DVR user name and password at the login screen and click Login.

NOTE: T

NOTE: If you are having difficulty logging into your system using Internet Explorer, it is

o log in remotely, the default user name is ad

ecommended to use the Client Software provided on the CD or as a free download from

www.lorextechnology.com. For instructions, see “Lorex Client 11: Client Software for

PC” on page 67.

min. The password is left blank.

Lorex Client 11: Client Software for PC

Lorex Client 11 is a client software for PC that allows you to connect to your DVR on a PC and view your cameras from anywhere in the world.

NOTE: Before you can connect to your DVR over the Internet, you must complete port forwarding

and DDNS setup. F over the Internet” on page 60.

Connecting to your DVR using Lorex Client 11

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 Lorex

Client 11.

• OR, download the Cl

or details, see steps 1, 2, and 3 under “Accessing your DVR Remotely

ient Software for PC from www.lorextechnology.com.

2 Once installation is finished, double-click the Lo

The DVR login screen appears.

3 Co

nfigure the following:

• IP Address: Enter the DDNS address or local IP address of your DVR.

• The DDNS address must include the URL Request DDNS, followed by .lorexddns.net. For example, if your URL request is

tomsmith.lorexddns.net

• The DVR's local IP address can be obtained by right-clicking and then clicking the Main

Menu butto

• User Name: Ent

• Password: En

• Client:

Enter the Client Port number of your DVR. By default, this is 9000.

n (

er the DVR's username. The default user name is admin.

ter the DVR's password. By default, the password is left blank.

) >System>Info (an example of a local IP address is

rex Client 11 icon ( ) from the desktop.

you created when you registered for

tomsmith

192.168.5.11

, enter

)

4 Click Login t

from your cameras. The interface for Lorex Client 11 is identical to the web client interface used when you connect to your DVR using Internet Explorer. For details, see “Remote Viewing Interface” on page 68.

o access your DVR. Lorex Client 11 connects to your DVR and streams live video

Remote Viewing Interface

3 4

Remote Viewing Interface

Upon login, the Live tab opens. The Remote Viewing interface is the same on PC or Mac.

1 Navigation Tabs: Allows you to access the following tabs:

• Live: Watch live video.

• Playback: View sav

• Remote Setting: Configur

• Local setting: Configur

• Logout: Exits r

2 Active Channel List: Displays channels tha

ed video footage.

e system and networking options.

e where local files are stored on your hard drive.

emote viewing.

t are currently live.

3 Viewing options:

Remote Viewing Interface

•

4 Split screen v

5 Mute: Click

6 Main Screen:

screens to any desired position.

7 PTZ Controls: PTZ (Pan, Til

: Click to open all connected channels.

: 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.

iewing: Click the desired viewing mode.

to mute audio.

Main display screen for live viewing and playback. You can also drag the

t, Zoom) control for connected PTZ cameras (not included).

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

Taking Screen Shots

The system can take screen shots of a selected channel during live playback.

To take a screen shot of a channel:

1 Click

beside the desired channel to capture an image.

Remote Viewing Interface

2 A pop-up window opens on the bottom left corner of the window. Click Preview to view the

image or Folder to show the image in the save folder.

If you receive an error taking a screen shot:

You may receive an error when taking a screen capture. This is caused by an Internet

Expl

To reduce the security setting in Internet Explorer:

1 Click on T

er security setting.

ools>Internet Options. (In IE9, click the gear icon on the top-right corner).

2 Click the Security ta

3 De-select Ena

4 Click A

5 Refresh Internet Explorer.

pply to save your settings.

ble Protected Mode.

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:

1 Click

the default save directory.

next to the channel that you wish to capture video from.The video will record to

2 Click to stop video recording.

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 the main video window:

Click here to show or hide video

Browse button

Local Setting tab

Remote Viewing Interface

1 Click

beside the channel number to show a channel. Click again to hide the channel.

Adjusting Sub-menu Options

The sub-menu option gives you quick access functions such as viewing video bit rate, and viewing video in its original aspect ratio.

To open the sub-menu:

1 Right-click

opens.

2 Click on one of the following:

• Show Bit rate: Dis

• Original Proportio original proportions.

on a desir

ed channel. A sub-menu

plays video bit rate.

ns: Displays live video in its

Changing the Save Directory of Screenshots or Recorded Video

1 Click the Local Setting tab.

2 Click

beside the desired category to browse for a save directory.

Remote Viewing Interface

Local Setting tab

File Type

Interval

3 Select the desired save directory, and then click OK.

4 Click Sav

e 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: This feature is not available via Mac.

1 Click the Local Setting ta

2 Under File

Type, select the file format you would like to use when saving video (264 or avi).

3 (Optional) Under Interval, select the maximum length (in minutes) for video saved on the

remote computer.

4 Click Sav

e to save your changes.

Remote Viewing Interface

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

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 112.

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.

Remote Viewing Interface

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:

1 Click the Playback ta

2 In the calendar window, click the desired month, year, and date.

3 Under the Type drop-down menu, select the desired recording type you wish to search for

4 Select the channels you wish to search. Check Synchr

5 Click the Search button.

4 Click Play t

(Continuous, Alarm, or All).

onous playback to play all selected

channels at the same time.

o begin playback.

Video Playback Controls

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 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

Download content

Drag the line left or right to select the playback time

Volume

Stop all video

Remote Viewing Interface

Configuring Display Settings

1 Click the Remote Setting tab, and then click Display>Live.

Remote Viewing Interface

ATTENTION: Areas covered by privacy zones are not visible in recordings.

Drag mouse over desired area

2 Configure the following:

• Channel: Select the channel y

ou want to modify.

• Name: Enter the channel name if you want to re-name the channel

• Position: Sel

• Covert: Enabl

ect the position of where the title appears in the channel.

e or Disable covert recording. Covert recording will hide the channel on the

DVR’s local display. You will be able to see the channel when you log in remotely.

• Show Time: Sel

• Record Time: S

ect Enable or Disable to show or hide the time on the DVR’s local display.

elect Enable or Disable to show or hide the record time on the remote display.

3 Click Sav

e to apply your settings.

Configuring Privacy Zone Settings

You can blank out a certain portion of the channel with a black box.

To configure a privacy zone:

1 Click the Remote Setting t

2 In the Channel drop-down

ab, and then click Display>Privacy Zone.

menu, select the channel you wish to configure.

3 Select the Privacy Zone

checkbox to enable privacy masking.

4 Drag your mouse cursor over the areas you wish to black out. A red box indicates the area

is masked (blocked out).

that

• To remove a privacy area, click on the red box, then click the Delete button.

5 Click Sav

e to apply your settings.

Configuring Recording Parameters

The recording schedule is arranged as a grid. Each row represents a recording type (Continuous and Motion), and each box represents an hour.

To configure system recording parameters:

1 Click the Remote Setting t

2 Configure the following:

• Channel: Select the channel y

• Record: Sel

• Pack Duration: Sel

ect Enable or Disable to start or stop system recording.

ect the duration of each saved file on the system. For example, if you select

15 minutes, then every file will contain 15 minutes of footage.

• Pre-record:

Select whether to enable or disable pre-recording.

ab, and then click Record>Rec Parameters.

ou wish to configure.

Remote Viewing Interface

3 Click Sav

e to apply your settings.

Configuring the Recording Schedule

To configure the recording schedule:

1 Click the Remote Setting t

2 Configure the following:

• Channel drop-do

• Week: Sel

ect the day of the week you would like to apply the settings to.

wn menu: Select the channel you wish to configure.

ab, and then click Record>Schedule.

Remote Viewing Interface

3 Click the recording grid, and select the type and duration of recording.

• 16-Channel ECO Blackbox Alarm recording requires external alarm devices (not included).

+ Only: An additional row is shown in the chart for Alarm recording.

4 (Optional)

specific day or all days. Click Copy to copy the schedule.

5 (Optional)

specific channel or all channels. Click Copy to copy the schedule.

6 Cl

ick Sav

Use the t

Use the bott

e to apply your settings.

op Copy and Copy To drop-down to copy the recording schedule to a

om Copy and Copy To drop-down to copy the recording schedule to a

Configuring System Recording Quality

1 Click the Remote Setting tab, and click Record>MainStream.

2 ECO Blackbox+ Series Only: Under Resolution Mode, select D1 or 960H. It is recommended

to select D1 unless you have 960H-capable cameras, as D1 will provide a higher number of total frames per second (FPS) for recording. If you change the Resolution Mode setting, the system will restart once you save your changes.

3 Configure the following:

• Channel: Sele

• Resolution: S

• FPS (Framerate): Sel require greater bandwidth consumption during remote viewing.

• Audio: Select whether y included).

4 Click Sav

e to apply your settings.

ct the channel you wish to apply the settings to.

elect the desired recording resolution.

ect the desired recording frame rate. Note that higher frame rates

ou want the system to record audio (audio cameras required, not

Remote Viewing Interface

Configuring Basic Network Settings

The basic network menu allows you to configure the network protocol type (DHCP or Static), UPnP and mobile phone login information.

To configure basic network settings:

1 Click the Remote Setting t

ab, and click Network.

2 Configure the following under Basic Configuration:

• Type: Sel Mask, Gateway, and DNS settings.

• Auto Port Forwarding: Select Ena feature.

3 Click Sav

ect between DHCP or Static. If you select Static, you can edit the IP address, Subnet

ble or Disable to enable or disable the Auto Port Forwarding

e 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 your sys

appear choppy or slow.

To configure the system’s substream:

1 Click the Remote Setting t

tem to stream with a lower frame and bitrate may cause the video to

ab, and click Network>SubStream.

Remote Viewing Interface

2 Configure the Substream settings:

• Channel: Sele

• Resolution: S

• FPS (Framerate): Sel require greater bandwidth consumption during remote viewing.

• Bit Rate: Sel

• Audio: Select whether y included).

ct the channel you wish to apply the settings to.

elect the desired recording resolution.

ect the desired recording frame rate. Note that higher frame rates

ect the desired video bit rate.

ou want the system to record audio (audio cameras required, not

3 Click Sav

e to apply your settings.

Configuring Email Notification Settings

To configure email notification settings:

Click the Remote Setting tab, and click Network> Email

2 In the Email drop-down menu, select Def

(recommended) or select Custom to use your own custom SMTP email server.

If you want to use Lorex’s em

1 In the Sende

address of your choice.

r Email field, enter the email address of the sender. This can be any email

ail server (recommended):

ault to use the default Lorex email server

2 In the Rece

notifications to.

3 In the Interval dr

new notification. 



For example, if you select a 3 minute interval, the DV 3 minutes until the DVR stops detecting motion. The DVR will only send out notifications when it detects motion triggers.

4 Click Sav

If you select "Enable", and want to use y

1 Configure the following:

iver Email field, enter the email address you want the DVR to send alarm

op-down menu, enter the Duration the DVR must wait before sending out a

R will send out email notifications every

e to save your settings.

our own email server:

• SSL: Select ON/OFF to enable/disable Secure Socket Layer protocol.

• SMTP Port: Ent

• SMTP Server: E

• Sender Email: Enter the

• Sender Password: Ent

• Receiver Email: Enter the r

• Interval: Ent

er your SMTP address.

nter your SMTP Server.

sender email address. This can be any address of your choice.

er your email server’s password.

ecipient’s email address.

er the interval the DVR waits before sending a new email notification.

Remote Viewing Interface

2 Click Sav

e to save your settings.

Changing the Mobile User Name and Password

You can change the User Name and Password used to connect to the system with a mobile device.

To change the mobile user name and password:

Click the Remote Setting tab, and click Network>Mobile.

2 Under User

Name, enter the desired mobile user name (default: admin).

3 Under Pas

NOTE: The user name and pas

4 Click Sav

NOTE: The DVR may

sword, enter the desired mobile password (default: 0000).

e to apply your settings.

reboot after the settings are changed.

sword applies only to mobile devices connecting to the system.

Remote Viewing Interface

Configuring DDNS Settings

To configure DDNS settings:

1 Click the Remote Setting, and cl

ick DDNS.

2 Configure the following:

• DDNS: Sel

• In the Server

• Domain Name: Enter y sent after you created your DDNS account.

• User name: Ent

• Password: Ent

3 Click Sav

ect Enable or Disable.

drop-down menu, select LOREXDDNS.

our Domain name/URL Request from the confirmation email that was

er your DDNS User Name that was emailed to you after DDNS registration.

er your DDNS Device password that was emailed to you after DDNS registration.

e to apply your settings.

Configuring Motion Detection Settings

To configure motion settings:

1 Click the Remote Setting, and cl

2 Configure the following motion recording parameters:

• Channel: Sel

• Enable: Sel

• Sensitivity: Sel the motion sensitivity.

ect the channel you wish to apply the settings to.

ect this checkbox to enable motion recording.

ect the desired motion detection sensitivity. The greater the value, the greater

ick Alarm>Motion.

LOREX Technology LH0181011C8F User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting Started

DVR Overview

Front Panel (All Models)

ECO Blackbox Series

4-Channel

8-Channel

16-Channel

ECO Blackbox+ Series

4-Channel

8-Channel

16-Channel

Basic Setup

Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras

Step 2: Connect the Mouse

Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable

Step 4: Connect the Monitor

Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR

Step 6: Verify Camera Image

Step 7: Set the Time

Default System Password & Port Numbers

Quick Access to System Information

Connecting Cameras

Installation Tips

Installing Cameras

Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVR

Connecting and Removing BNC Cables

Mouse Control

Remote Control

16-Channel Remote Control

Using the On-Screen Display

Using the Menu Bar

Menu Bar Icons

Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-Keyboard

Using the Zoom Mode

Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode

Setting the Date and Time

Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST)

Using a NTP Server to set your System Time

Recording

Event Recording

Recording Audio

Playback and Backup

Playing Back Recorded Video

Using the On-Screen Playback Controls

Advanced Playback Controls (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)

Finding Events in the Playback Bar (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)

Controlling the Time Range of the Playback Bar (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)

Using Zoom in Playback Mode (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)

Using Video Clip Backup (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)

Backing Up Video

Viewing Backed Up Video

Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files

Managing Passwords

Enabling and Changing Passwords

Adding Users

Using the Main Menu

Display

Adjusting Camera Color Settings

Enabling Covert Recording

Configuring Sequence Time

Changing the Video-out Resolution

Adjusting Menu Transparency

Adjusting the Video Margin

Adding Privacy Zones

Record

Configuring Pre-recording Settings

Enabling Audio Recording

Search

Searching for Video on the System

Backing up Video Files

Using the Event Search

Using the Log Search

Network

Enabling Auto Port Forwarding

Setting up Email Notification

Configuring DDNS settings