DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDER Instruction Manual English Version 5.0 *8 Channel Model Shown THE ECONOMICAL SOLUTION TO PROTECT YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS RETAIL INDUSTRY www.lorextechnology.com Copyright © 2012 Lorex Technology Inc.
Thank you for purchasing the LH110 Series Digital Video Surveillance Recorder. This manual refers to the following models: • LH114 Series (4-channel model) • LH118 Series (8-channel model) • LH116 Series (16-channel model) For the latest online manual, downloads and product updates, and to learn about our complete line of accessory products, please visit our website at: www.lorextechnology.com CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RICK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
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Important Safeguards In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture process of your video 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 assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operating and using your video product. Installation 1.
Service Use 13. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 19. Cleaning - Unplug the video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 14.
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 unit in humid or wet places. 4. Keep enough space around the unit for ventilation. Slots and openings in the storage cabinet should not be blocked. 5.
Features 8-channel model shown Digital Video Recorder Features • H.264 compression video compression¹ • Real time recording @ 360 x 240 resolution • Pentaplex operation: view, record, playback, backup, remote configuration simultaneously • 24/7 100% Duty cycle hard drive pre-installed Connectivity Features • Exclusive LOREX Easy Connect Internet Set-up Wizard ² • PC (Microsoft Windows™ 7/Vista/XP) compatible using Internet Explorer® • Mac (OSX 10.
Table of Contents Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4-channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 8- channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Onscreen Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Finding Events Using Log Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Accessing your DVR within a local network (LAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Step 1 of 2 : Obtain the DVR’s local IP address and Web Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1 of 3: Downloading the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Step 2 of 3: Configuring Lorex Mobile Eco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Step 3 of 3: Connecting to your DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Deleting Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the PTZ Menu (Local DVR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Appendix I: Connecting Additional External Monitors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Appendix J: Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Connecting Audio Cameras (4/8 channel ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Connecting Audio Cameras (16 channel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motion Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 User Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 DST Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started The system comes with the following components: DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) 12V DC POWER SUPPLY REMOTE CONTROL *4/8 channel model remote shown USB MOUSE ETHERNET CABLE INSTRUCTION MANUAL QUICKSTART GUIDE DOCUMENTATION CD AUDIO HARNESS CABLE 16-Channel models only HARD DRIVE SIZE, NUMBER OF CHANNELS, AND CAMERA CONFIGURATION MAY VARY BY MODEL. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR PACKAGE FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS.
Front Panel 4-channel 1 2 3 4 5 1 IR Sensor: IR receiver for the remote control. LED Indicators: • PWR : Power LED • HDD : Hard disk activity LED 2 Menu & Playback Controls: • : In Playback mode, press for reverse playback. Press repeatedly to speed up video. • : In Playback mode, press to Play video. Press again to pause video playback • : In Playback mode, press to fast forward video. Press repeatedly to speed up video. • : In Playback mode, press to stop video playback.
8- channel 1 2 3 4 5 1 IR Sensor: IR receiver for the remote control. LED Indicators: • PWR : Power LED • HDD : Hard disk activity LED 2 Menu & Playback Controls: • : In Playback mode, press for reverse playback. Press repeatedly to speed up video. • : In Playback mode, press to Play video. Press again to pause video playback • : In Playback mode, press to fast forward video. Press repeatedly to speed up video. • : In Playback mode, press to stop video playback.
16-channel 1 2 3 4 5 1 IR Sensor: IR receiver for the remote control. LED Indicators: • PWR : Power LED • HDD : Hard disk activity LED 2 Menu & Playback Controls: • : In Playback mode, press for reverse playback. Press repeatedly to speed up video. • : In Playback mode, press to Play video. Press again to pause video playback • : In Playback mode, press to fast forward video. Press repeatedly to speed up video. • : In Playback mode, press to stop video playback.
Rear Panel 4-channel 1 2 7 6 5 8 9 10 4 3 8-channel 5 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 4 1 DC12V: Connect the included AC power adapter to turn on the DVR. 2 PTZ Block: Connect the terminal wires for a PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) camera (not included) 3 LAN: Connect a CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable for local and remote connectivity. 4 USB Port (Firmware upgrades): USB port for firmware upgrades / media backup. 5 USB Mouse port: Connect a USB mouse (included) for local system navigation.
Rear Panel 16-channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 10 8 11 1 BNC Video IN: Connect up to 16 cameras. 2 Main & Spot Video Out: • Main: 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. • Spot Video Out: Outputs the DVR interface to a BNC connection. This allows you to see the DVR interface only, with no access to the mouse cursor. 3 Audio In: Connect up to 4 RCA audio-enabled cameras (not included).
Basic Setup Basic Setup Step 1: Connect the BNC cameras. • Connect the BNC cameras to the BNC ports (labeled VIDEO INPUT) on the rear panel of the system. *8-channel model shown Push and twist the BNC connector clockwise to secure it to the BNC port. Step 2: Connect the mouse • Connect a USB mouse to the USB port on the rear panel of the system.
Basic Setup Step 3: Connect the Ethernet cable • Connect the ethernet cable to the ethernet port on the rear panel of the system. Connect the other end of the ethernet cable to a router on your network. *8-channel model shown Ethernet Cable Step 4: Connect the display • Connect the VGA cable (not included) from the monitor to the VGA port OR; • Connect a BNC cable to the VIDEO OUTPUT BNC port using a BNC to RCA connector (not included), and a RCA cable.
Basic Setup 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 before installing it in a permanent location. Step 7: Set the time • Set the system time for accurate video time stamps. Videos with inaccurate times may not be valid as surveillance evidence.
Connecting Cameras Connecting Cameras Before you mount the cameras, test to ensure the cameras have no problems. Plan where you will route the wiring for the camera, and where you will aim the camera. Installation Tips • Mount the camera where the lenses are away from direct and intense sunlight. • Plan your cable wiring so that it does not interfere with power lines or telephone lines. • Ensure that the camera wiring is not exposed, or easily cut.
Connecting Cameras Connecting BNC Cameras To install BNC cameras to your system: 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. • Connect the BNC connector to the BNC port on the system. 3 Plug the power adapter to a power outlet.
Mouse Control Mouse Control The system is designed for mouse navigation. To use the mouse, connect the mouse to the rear USB panel on the DVR. 4/8 Channel Model *8-channel model shown Plug the mouse into the top USB port. 16 Channel Model Plug the mouse into the top USB port 1 Use the mouse buttons to perform the following: • Left-Button: Click to select a menu option; during live viewing in split-screen, double-click on a channel to view the selected channel in full-screen.
Remote Control (4 & 8 Channel) Remote Control (4 & 8 Channel) 1 The remote control is the secondary input device for navigating the system’s interface. To use the remote control: Number Keys (1 -9): Selects the desired channel in full screen mode • 0: Press 0 three times to switch between VGA output and BNC Video Out output. 1 • : Changes view of system channel (i.e. Channels 1-4, 5-8, split-screen etc.) • MENU: Opens the Main Menu. Within menus, the MENU button is used to exit the menu.
Remote Control (16 Channel) Remote Control (16 Channel) The remote control is the secondary input device for navigating the system’s interface. To use the remote control: 1 REC: Starts system recording. • SEARCH: Opens the Search menu. • Number Keys (1 -0): Opens the desired channel in full screen mode. Press 1+0 for channel 10, 1+1 for channel 11 etc. Press 0 three times to change to BNC or VGA out. • Display Mode: Press repeatedly to change 1 viewing modes (i.e.
Starting the System Starting the System To power the system ON: • 4/8 Channel: Connect the power cable to the DC 12V port on the rear panel. • 16- Channel: Press I on the power switch on the rear panel of the system. 16-Channel model At startup, the system performs a basic system check and runs an initial loading sequence. After a few moments, the system loads a live display view. Initial startup screen To power the system OFF: • 4/8 Channel: Unplug the power cord from the rear panel of the system.
Starting the System Restoring the system’s resolution if you see a blank screen If you see a blank screen on your monitor after turning on your system, the DVR’s output resolution may be higher than what your monitor supports. Follow the steps below to restore the DVR’s default resolution to 1024 x 768. Prerequisite: • Ensure video and power connections to the monitor and DVR are properly connected. .
Using the Onscreen Display Using the Onscreen Display Use the system’s graphical onscreen display to navigate menus and configure options and settings. 1. Date & Time C M 2. Record Status 3. Channel number / Channel Title C C 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 3 Channel number / Channel title: Displays channel number or channel title.
Using the Onscreen Display Using the Sub-Menu When using the mouse, use the Sub-Menu to access several system options, including the Main Menu and PTZ control. To open the Sub-Menu: 1 Right-click anywhere onscreen OR press the Sub Menu button (4/8 ch.) / MENU button (16ch.) on the remote. 2 Select one of the following options: • MAIN MENU: Opens the main system menu. • Multi-Pics: Displays the option to view channels in split screen mode. • PTZ: Opens the PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) camera menu.
Using the Onscreen Display Using the Virtual Keyboard You can input certain values using the on-screen Virtual Keyboard. You will need to use the Virtual Keyboard when entering your User ID and Password. To use the Virtual Keyboard: 1 Click on an option or field, such as the User ID and Password fields. The Virtual Keyboard opens. Virtual Keyboard • Click Shift to switch between upper and lowercase letters. • Click to move the cursor between letters. • Click to Backspace/Delete.
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. To set the date and time: 1 Right-click anywhere on the screen to open the Sub-Menu and select MAIN MENU. • The Main Menu opens. 2 Click Advance>Date/Time.
Recording By default, the system is set to immediately record video from connected cameras in Continuous Recording Mode. • C . Recording—Continuous: Normal, continuous recording You can set the system to stop recording once the hard drive is full, or to continually record by overwriting previously recorded data. For more details, see “Configuring Hard Drive settings” on page 42.
Playback Playback View recorded video on the system through the Search Menu. To begin playback: 1 Right-click anywhere onscreen and select Rec Search. NOTE: When you first open the Search Menu, it displays the current month and date. Playback Select channel to play back Double-click to select a day Double-click to select a time 2 Click Playback to playback the last minute of recorded video (Quick Search). or 3 In the CH drop-down menu, select a specific channel or select ALL.
Playback Onscreen Playback Controls To use the onscreen playback controls: 1 Move the mouse slightly to display the onscreen playback controls. You can also use the playback control buttons on the remote control or front panel of the system. Playback controls Reverse playback Fast Forward Frame by frame Play Slow Motion 2 Click the VCR-like controls to play, pause, fast forward, rewind, and slow down playback. 3 Drag the slider to adjust the volume (audio capable camera required, not included).
Playback 3 Under Log Type, select All for all log entries, Alarm for alarm events (includes motion events), or Operation for system events. Select event type to search Enter Start and End Time Click Search 4 Under Start Time, enter the start time for your search. 5 Under End Time, enter the end time for your search. 6 Click Search. A list of log entries appears. 7 Perform one of the following: Click log entries to playback video from the time of the log.
Playback 5 Select a date that you wish to back up in the Date field. 6 Click the Backup button. Backup 7 In the Type drop-down menu, select the type of recording you wish to back up. Select from Normal or Alarm recordings. Select video type Select checkbox Backup 8 Click Prev or Next to scroll through the list of videos. The videos are named by time. Videos are "packed" into 15 minute - 60 minute increments. 9 Click the checkbox beside the video you wish to back up.
Playback Viewing Backed Up Video To view the downloaded video, you must install the Lorex Player 10 software. To install the playback software: 1 Insert the software disc in your computer’s CD/DVD rom drive. 2 Locate the Lorex Player 10 software from the CD installation wizard. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install Lorex Player 10. 4 When installation finishes, double-click the Lorex Player icon on your desktop to open the program.
Playback 2 Locate the directory of the video file. Select the file and then click Open. Open 3 Double-click the video file in the file column on the right to watch the video.
Playback 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 in audio-enabled cameras. To install the AVI converter: 1 Insert the software disc in your computer’s CD/DVD rom drive. 2 Locate the AVI Generator software from the CD installation wizard. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install AVI Generator.
Playback 4 Click Save As. Save As 5 Select the video directory of where you want the AVI file to output. In the filename field, enter a desired file name. Click Save. Save Enter file name 6 Click Start to begin the file conversion. Start 7 Click OK once the file conversion is complete.
Managing Passwords Managing Passwords ATTENTION: By default, passwords are disabled on the system. You will not need a password to log in or access menus. You will not need a password to access your system using the browser-based remote software. When you first startup your system, you are technically logged in as the ADMIN. The system employs two user authorities connected to the system---ADMIN and USER.
Managing Passwords 1 To change the ADMIN password: Beside admin, select the checkbox under SEL. Select checkbox Edit 2 Click the Edit button. The User Password Setup window opens. 3 Configure the following: • Beside the PASSWORD ENABLE drop-down menu, select ENABLE. • Beside PASSWORD, enter your desired 6-digit password using the mouse. • Beside CONFIRM, re-enter the 6-digit password. 4 Click APPLY to save your settings and then click EXIT. 5 Click EXIT in each menu until all windows are closed.
Managing Passwords Changing User Settings and Authority You can add multiple users to the system. Each user can have different privileges in the system. To add a user to the system, and edit user preferences: 1 Right-click anywhere onscreen to open the Sub-Menu and select MAIN MENU. 2 Click System>User Setting. 3 In the User Setup window, select the SEL checkbox beside the user name of your choice. Select "SEL" checkbox beside desired user. 4 Click Edit. The user password window opens.
Managing Passwords 7 Select the SEL checkbox beside the user you recently added, and then click AUTHORITY. Select the checkbox beside the user you wish to configure Authority 8 Select the menu items you want the user to have access to. 9 Click APPLY and then EXIT to save your settings.
Using the Main Menu Using the Main Menu To open the Main Menu: • Right-click anywhere onscreen to open the Sub-Menu and select MAIN MENU (mouse only), or press the MENU button on the remote control or front panel of the system. NOTE: If passwords are enabled on the system, you need to enter the 6-digit numerical password to open the Main Menu. 1 4 2 3 5 6 1 Display: Configure system display options (i.
Using the Main Menu Display The display menu allows you to configure DVR image settings, and general settings on how your DVR displays names and titles on screen. Adjusting the image color 1 Click the Setup button. The Color Setup window opens. 2 Drag the slider to adjust the color values for the following: Hue, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation. 3 Click Apply to save your settings.
Record Adjusting Recording Quality The Record menu allows you to configure scheduled recording, recording resolution, and image quality settings. To open the Record menu: Right-click>Main Menu>Record Tip: When you want to apply the setting to multiple channels, click the "Copy To" drop-down menu, and select All. Click the Copy button to copy the setting across all channels.
Enabling / Disabling audio recording a. In the CH drop-down menu, select the channel that you wish to apply the setting to. Audio recording requires audio-enabled cameras (not included). Depending on your DVR model, you will have a different number of Audio-In ports. b. Select the type of recording you wish to apply: Alarm, Continuous, or No Record. c. Drag your mouse cursor to select the time and day you wish to apply the settings to. The grid changes colors as you apply the setting.
Using the Main Menu Network The Network menu allows you to configure the system’s DDNS and network settings. To open the Network menu: Right-click>Main Menu>Network 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 to the DVR. Static IP mode fixes the IP of the DVR. Fixing an IP of the DVR ensures that the IP will not change.
Using the Main Menu Configuring DDNS settings 3 Click Apply to save your settings. DDNS allows you to remotely connect to your system remotely. You must create a DDNS account, and enter your DDNS settings into the system before you can remotely view your system. For details on creating a DDNS account, see “Remote Connectivity” on page 54. Auto Port Forwarding To configure the system DDNS settings: 1 Click the DDNS Setup button near the bottom of the Network Setup window.
Using the Main Menu Search Video Playback Controls Move the mouse slightly to display the onscreen playback controls. You can also use the playback control buttons on the remote control or front panel of the system. The Search menu allows you to search for archived video on your system. To open the Search menu: Right-click>Main Menu>Search Video Playback You can quickly view events that occurred 1 minute ago using the Search menu.
Using the Main Menu 6 Select the channel that you wish to play back and then press Play to begin playback. 6 Click the Backup button. Backup 7 Play button In the Type drop-down menu, select the type of recording you wish to back up. Select from Normal or Alarm recordings. Backing Up Video After you find the event using the Search menu, write down the time so that you can archive the video into a USB flash drive. To back up video: 1 Right-click anywhere onscreen and select Rec Search.
Using the Main Menu Device 11 Click Backup. Wait for the backup to finish before removing the USB memory drive. The Device menu allows you to configure hard drive, alarm, PTZ, Mobile and ................Motion settings. To open the Device menu: Right-click>Main Menu>Device The Device menu contain the following sub-menus: • HDD • Alarm • PTZ • Mobile • Motion Viewing Archived Video For details on viewing archived video, see “Viewing Backed Up Video” on page 26.
Using the Main Menu Configuring Alarm Settings To set the hard drive recording mode (loop or linear): 1 Click HDD. 2 Click the checkbox under Select to choose the drive you wish to configure. 3 In the Overwrite drop-menu, select AUTO for the system to continually loop the recording (recommended). • If desired, select the duration you want the hard drive to store the content for "linear" recording. Select from 1hr ~ 90 days.
Using the Main Menu Setting up Email Notification • If you enable the buzzer, select the type of events you want to trigger the DVR from sending out an event: The system can send email notifications when it detects motion, or when an alarm parameter triggers. The 16 channel model sends email notifications if an alarm block device triggers (i.e. motion sensor detects movement).
Using the Main Menu For example, if you select a 3 minute interval, the DVR will send out email notifications every 3 minutes until the DVR stops detecting motion / alarm. The DVR will only send out notifications when it detects motion/alarm triggers. To configure PTZ settings: 1 From the Device menu, click PTZ. 3 Click Apply to save your settings. If you want to use Lorex’s email server: 1 In the Email drop-down menu, select Default.
Using the Main Menu Configuring mobile connectivity settings To configure Motion settings: 1 From the Device menu, click Motion. To remotely view your DVR using a mobile device, you must port forward the mobile port (by default port 1025) to your router, and enter the mobile port number in the DVR. To configure mobile connectivity settings: 1 From the Device menu, click Mobile. Motion 2 Mobile 2 Enter a new user name and password if you want to change your mobile login password.
Using the Main Menu To configure the Motion Area grid: 1 Drag the mouse cursor over the area where you want to disable motion detection. on that particular day. NOTE: By default, the entire screen has motion activation selected. • Areas marked with red boxes indicate motion detection is activated. • Areas marked with black boxes indicate motion detection is de-activated. Red box indicates an alarm / motion event Activated (Red) De-activated (Black) 2 Right-click to exit the window.
Advance The Advance menu allows you to configure system date/time, password, screen resolution, language, and system maintenance schedules. To open the Advance menu: Adjusting the system time and DST (Daylight Saving Time) Settings To change the system time : 1 From the Advance menu, click Date / Time.
Using the Main Menu 2 Configure the following: • Daylight Saving Time: Select Enable • Time Offset: Select how many hours the time should move forward or backward • Daylight Saving Time Mode: • Start Time: Select the Month, day, and time DST begins. • End Time: Select the Month, day, and time DST ends. 3 Click Apply to save your settings. Configuring User Settings The User Settings menu allows you to add users, and edit user and admin passwords for the system.
Using the Main Menu Configuring System Video and Audio settings • Video System: Select PAL or NTSC. • Video Output (16 ch. only): Select the port the video will output from. Select from the MAIN-OUT port or the SPOT OUT port. • View Setup (16 ch. only): For details, see “Appendix M: Assigning camera channels (16 Ch. only)” on page 124. • Init. DEV (16 ch. only): Select the output device that the mouse cursor appears on.
Using the Main Menu 3 Configure the following: • Channel: Select the channel you wish to assign a privacy area to. • Privacy Zone: Select ENABLE to enable a privacy zone. 4 Beside Area Setup click on the "Area 1" checkbox. You can block out up to 4 areas. 5 Beside Mask Area Setup, click the Setup button. 7 Right-click to exit the menu, and then click Apply. The privacy area blacks out the selected area. Privacy Area 8 Repeat steps 3-7 as required, selecting a different channel.
Using the Main Menu Viewing System Information 2 To view system information: • From the Advance menu, click Information. In the Auto Maintain drop-down menu, select Enable. Select Enable • The system information window displays the following: • Device Type • Firmware Version • IE Version • IP Address • MAC Address • DDNS Name • HDD Capacity • Video Signal Type • Net Client Port • Web Server Port 3 In the Auto Reboot drop-down menu, select the frequency of how often the system should reboot.
Using the Main Menu To reboot the system: 1 Click the Power Off button to halt all system processes. 2 7 Upgrading The System Firmware The latest firmware version can be found at www.lorextechnology.com. Navigate to the appropriate product page, and locate your system’s firmware. Firmware updates improve system reliability, and may include new features for the system. Unplug the system to turn it off.
Remote Connectivity 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® (PC) or Safari® (Mac). PC remote viewing Mac remote viewing For details on navigating the PC remote viewing interface, see “Remote Viewing” on page 63. For details on navigating the Mac remote viewing interface, see “Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac)” on page 127.
Remote Connectivity Accessing your DVR within a local network (LAN) You can connect to your DVR through Internet Explorer through the local area network (LAN). NOTE: This method only works if your computer is on the same network as the DVR.
Remote Connectivity Step 1 of 2 : Obtain the DVR’s local IP address and Web Port 1 Press the PTZ button on the front panel of the system to open the System Information window. DVR IP address Web Server Port 2 Write down the IP address and Web Server Port number of the DVR. • A local IP looks something like this: 192.168.5.118. Note that single digit numbers appear as three digits. For example, "005" means "5".
Remote Connectivity Accessing your DVR Remotely Setting up remote connectivity allows you to view your DVR from any computer with internet access, and your mobile device.
Remote Connectivity 2 The My Lorex account login screen opens (if you are already logged in, go 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. Enter your account Information and click Create Account Click Create Account 3 Click Warranties to register your product for warranty. Warranties NOTE: Warranty registration is required to register for DDNS. 4 58 The Warranty page opens.
Remote Connectivity 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. Enter your address information 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.
Remote Connectivity 7 A page pops up to prompt you to register your product for Lorex DDNS. Click Set Up a New DDNS. Click Set Up a New DDNS 8 Configure the following: 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 • Product Warranty: Select the product warranty you created in the previous steps. • Device Name: Enter a name for your device.
Remote Connectivity 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 for remote access to your system. Record your information below: Domain name/URL Request: DDNS User Name: DDNS Device password: Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the DVR To enable DDNS in your DVR: 1 Right-click in the main viewing window, and then click Main Menu>Network. 2 Click DDNS Setup.
Remote Connectivity 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 created earlier into Internet Explorer. The DDNS address must include http:// , the Domain name/URL Request you created, followed by .lorexddns.net, a colon, and then the Web port number of your DVR. For example: .lorexddns.
Remote Viewing Remote Viewing Remote Viewing on the Mac • For details, see “Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac)” on page 127. Remote Viewing on the PC Upon login, the Remote Surveillance main screen opens in your browser.
Remote Viewing Viewing your DVR remotely for the first time When connecting to your system the first time, you will have to install an ActiveX plug-in for Internet Explorer. To install ActiveX plugins on Internet Explorer: 1 Log in to your system using Internet Explorer. 2 Click the ActiveX banner near the top of the browser, and then click Run Add-on. Run Add-on 3 Once the ActiveX plugin installation finishes, log in to your system to begin remote connectivity.
Remote Viewing 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: 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 Select the channel that you wish to take an image of. to capture an image. 2 Click 3 Click OK when the confirmation window appears.
Remote Viewing 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 on the channel that you wish to capture video from. 2 Click Capture/) to record video. The video will record to the default save directory (C:/DVR/ 3 Click to stop video recording.
Remote Viewing Configuring PTZ settings The system supports PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom cameras. PTZ cameras are sold separately. • For details on connecting PTZ cameras to your system, see “Appendix H: Connecting a PTZ Camera” on page 116. To control the PTZ settings on the DVR: 1 Select the channel the PTZ camera is connected to. 2 Use the PTZ control panel to control the pan, tilt, zoom, focus and iris control of the camera.
Remote Viewing Video Playback Video playback allows you to watch video that has been archived in the DVR’s hard drive. To playback video: 1 Click the Playback tab. Playback tab 2 In the calendar window, click << or >> to select the desired year and click < or > to select the desired month. 3 Select the desired date. Click here to select desired year 4 Under the file list, click the desired file you wish to play back. Use the drop-down menus to filter your search by channel and event type.
Remote Viewing Video playback Controls Playback window Video slider Step Forward Play Pause Stop Forward Playback Volume* Reverse Playback • Forward and Reverse Playback: Click repeatedly to increase playback speed • Step Forward: Plays video frame by frame. Click the Step Forward button to advance the video by 1 frame. • Volume: Drag the volume slider to adjust video volume. Audio enabled cameras required (not included). • Video Slider: Drag the slider to view different parts of the video.
Remote Viewing To change the save directory: 1 Click the Local Setting tab. 2 Beside Record Save Path, click 3 Select the desired save directory, and then click OK. to browse for a save directory. Configuring Display Settings To configure channel display settings: 1 Click the Remote Setting tab.
Remote Viewing Configuring Recording Settings To configure the system’s recording settings: 1 Click the Remote Setting Tab>Record. 2 Configure the following: • Channel: Select the channel you wish to apply the settings to. • Record: Select Enable or Disable to start or stop recording. • Pack Duration: Select the file pack time.
Remote Viewing Configuring Scheduled Recording To configure scheduled recording: 1 Click the Remote Setting Tab>Record>Schedule. 2 Configure the following: • Channel: Select the channel that you want to configure • Record Type: Select Alarm (red), Continuous (green), or No Record (white) 3 In the recording calendar, select the time and day you wish to apply the particular recording setting to.
Remote Viewing Optional: Copying settings to different days You can copy the recording settings and apply them to different days. To copy the settings to different days, select the day you wish to copy the settings from in the "Copy" drop-down menu. In the "To" drop-down menu, select the day you wish to apply the setting to. Click the Copy button and then Apply to save your settings.
Remote Viewing Configuring Alarm Parameters The Alarm parameters menu allows you to select the type of events that will trigger the system to "beep" during an alarm event. To configure alarm parameters: 1 Click Remote Setting>Alarm>Alarm Parameters. 2 Configure the following: • Buzzer Time: Select the duration the system beeps if the DVR detects an alarm event. Choose from 10 - 60 seconds.
Remote Viewing Configuring Network Settings The Network settings menu allows you to configure the system DDNS, Email notification, and port settings. To configure network settings: 1 Click Remote Setting>Network>Basic. 2 Configure the following: • Type: Select DHCP or Static. DHCP allows the router to assign the DVR an IP address. Static fixes the IP address of the DVR. • If you select Static, fill in the IP Address, Netmask, DNS 1 and Gateway fields.
Remote Viewing Configuring DDNS Settings You must create a DDNS account, and port forward the Web Port (default port 80) and Net Client Port (default port 9000) in your router before you can view your DVR using DDNS. For details on creating a DDNS account, see “Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account” on page 57. To configure DDNS settings: 1 Click Remote Setting>Network>DDNS. 2 Configure the following: • DDNS Enable: Select Enable to turn on DDNS. • Service: By default, the service is fixed to LOREXDDNS.
Remote Viewing Configuring Email Notification Settings The DVR is capable of sending email notifications when an event occurs. For example, you can configure the system to send you an email notification if the system detects motion in one of the channels. To configure email notifications: 1 Click Remote Setting>Network>Email Setting. 2 Configure the following: • Email Enable: Select from Disable, Enable or Default. Select Default to enable the Lorex Email client.
Remote Viewing Enabling email notifications using the Lorex email server Lorex provides an email notification service free of charge. To enable email notifications using the Lorex email server: 1 Click Remote Setting>Network>Email Setting 2 Configure the following: • Email Enable: Select Default to enable the Lorex email server. • Enter the Sender and Receiver email address. • Select the Send Interval duration. NOTE: A password is not required. 3 Click Apply to save your settings.
Remote Viewing Configuring PTZ Parameters The system is capable of manipulating PTZ cameras (not included) that are connected to the system. Please note that you will need PTZ information from the PTZ manufacturer’s users guide. To configure PTZ settings: 1 Click Remote Setting>Device>PTZ Parameters.
Remote Viewing Configuring Mobile Device Settings You can change the user name, password and port number required to log in to the system using a mobile device (i.e. iPhone, Blackberry etc.) You must port forward the Mobile service port to your router before you can access your DVR using a mobile device. To configure mobile device settings: 1 Click Remote Setting>Device>Mobile.
Remote Viewing Configuring Motion Detection Settings Use the Motion Recording settings to set the DVR’s motion sensitivity, and the portion of the screen to monitor for motion. To configure motion settings: 1 Click Remote Setting>Device>Motion. Copy Settings To button Area button 2 Configure the following: • Channel: Select the channel you wish to configure motion detection. • Motion Detect: Select Enable or Disable. • Sensitivity: Select the desired sensitivity.
Remote Viewing Changing The System Time Zone To change the system’s time zone: 1 Click Remote Setting>System>System Setting. Time Zone drop-down menu 2 In the Time Zone drop-down menu, select your area’s time zone. 3 Click Apply to save your settings. Adding and Configuring User Settings You can add new users to the system, and customize the type of menus they have access to. To configure user settings: 1 Click Remote Setting>System>User.
Remote Viewing 2 Select a user from the User List that you wish to configure. User List 3 Configure the following: • Active: Select Enable to add the user. Select Disable to remove the user. • Pwd Enable: Select Enable to enable a user password. • User Name: Enter the desired user name. • Password: Enter the desired user password. • Confirm: Re-enter the password. 4 Select the check boxes to enable the menus the user will have access to.
Remote Viewing Configuring DST (Daylight Saving Time) Settings If your region observes DST, use the DST menu to configure when the system changes its time. To configure DST settings: 1 Click Remote Setting>System>DST. 2 Configure the following: • DST: Select Enable or Disable. • Time Offset: Select 1hr or 2hr time offsets. • Daylight Saving Time Mode: Select Week or Date. • Start Time: Select the starting month, date and time DST should begin.
Remote Viewing Viewing System Information The system information window displays key system information such as DDNS address, Web and Net Client port numbers and system mac address. To view system information: • Click Remote Setting>System>Information.
Remote Viewing Configuring DVR Save Directories You can change the directory where the DVR files are saved to on your computer’s hard drive. To configure the DVR save directory: 1 Click Local Setting near the top of the window.
Lorex Client 10 Lorex Client 10 Lorex Client 10 is a software that allows you to connect to your DVR without using Internet Explorer. Accessing your DVR using Lorex Client 10 is identical to accessing your DVR through Internet Explorer.
Lorex Player 10 Lorex Player 10 Lorex Player 10 allows you to view your downloaded video files from your DVR on your computer. Minimum System Requirements • Intel Pentium 4 or above • Microsoft Windows XP/ Vista / 7 • 256 MB Ram • 16 MB video memory Prerequisites • Back up video files from the DVR to your local hard drive. To install Lorex Player 10: 1 Insert the software CD that comes included with the system. 2 Locate the Lorex Player 10 software.
Mobile Apps Mobile Apps Mobile applications allow you to connect and view your system remotely using a smartphone. Prerequisites: • Port forward port 1025 (default mobile port) in your router • Create a DDNS account, and enable DDNS in your DVR Login Name and Password For mobile access: • The default user name is: admin • The default password is: 0000 iPhone System requirements • OS version 4.0 and above. Prerequisites • An iTunes account (requires valid credit card number).
Mobile Apps Step 2 of 3: Configuring Lorex Mobile Eco 1 From your iPhone, touch the Lorex Mobile Eco icon ( 2 Touch ). to open the Device List menu and then touch Add. Add 3 Enter the following: • Device Name: Enter the name of your system. This can be any name of your choice. • Address: Enter the local IP of the DVR OR enter the DDNS address of the DVR (i.e tomsmith.lorexddns.net). • Port: Enter the Mobile Port number of the DVR (by default, port 1025).
Mobile Apps Step 3 of 3: Connecting to your DVR 1 In Quad View, touch the plus button (+). + button 2 Touch the name of your DVR. Select the channel that you want to display in the channel. • The selected channel appears in the quad screen menu. Touch the name of your DVR. Select the desired channel. The channel appears in quad view. TIP: Double-tap the channel to view video in full screen. 3 Repeat steps 1~2 as required for the remaining channels.
Mobile Apps Taking Snapshots You can take a picture of the selected channel. The images save into your Photos directory. To take images: • Touch the camera button ( ). Camera button Changing channels in Quad View • Touch the button repeatedly to display channel 1~4, 5~8, 9~12, 13~16.
Mobile Apps Interface Overview 1 Add Device: Touch to add a DVR channel. 2 Channel List: Touch to view channel in full screen. 3 Pan & Tilt camera (PTZ only). 4 Zoom in/out (PTZ only). 5 Focus (PTZ only). 6 Iris (PTZ only). 7 Disconnect: Disconnects channel. 8 Snapshot: Takes an image of the channel. 9 Setup: Touch to enter the setup menu. 10 Channel button: Touch to change the quad channel numbers (Ch 1~4, 5~8, 9~16). 11 System info: Display system information.
Mobile Apps BlackBerry System requirements • 3G models only (model 9000 and up) • 9800 Touch Screen models only, running Blackberry 6 OS (6.0.0.448 and up) ! You must port forward the mobile port (default: 1025) on your router before you can connect to your system using a mobile device Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App 1 Go to www.lorextechnology.com, and go to the Eco’s product page. 2 Under the Downloads tab, download the appropriate app for the BlackBerry.
Mobile Apps Connecting to the DVR through the Device List 1 In the Device List, select and open the name of the account you created. Controls Select channel you wish to view Play Settings PTZ controls Snapshot Adjust channel view: Click repeatedly to view channel 9 or greater. Click repeatedly to view the PTZ controls. Windows Mobile System requirements • Version 6.
Mobile Apps Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile 1 Open the Lorex Mobile app on your phone. 2 Click the Setting button. Setting 3 Configure the following: • User Name: Enter the user name of the DVR (default: admin). • Password: Enter the DVR password (by default: 0000) • IP: Enter the local IP of the DVR OR enter the DDNS address of the DVR (i.e tomsmith.lorexddns.net). • Port: Enter the DVR’s Mobile Port number (by default, port 1025).
Mobile Apps Android Use the Lorex Mobile Eco application to connect to your DVR on an Android smartphone or tablet. NOTE: The instructions below may differ depending on the model of your Android device. ! You must port forward the mobile port (default: 1025) on your router before you can connect to your system using a mobile device System requirements • Android v. 1.5 and above. NOTE: For the latest device compatibility list, visit www.lorextechnology.
Mobile Apps 3 Configure the following: • DVR Title: Enter a name for your DVR of your choice. • Server: Enter the DDNS address of the DVR (e.g. tomsmith.lorexddns.net). • Port: Enter the DVR’s Mobile Port number (default: 1025). • User Name: Enter the mobile access ID (default: admin). • Password: Enter the DVR password (by default: 0000). • Max Channel: Enter the number of total channels your DVR can support (e.g. 4, 8, or 16). 4 Touch OK. Touch the Back button. In Quad View, touch +.
Mobile Apps Symbian OS System requirements • 3rd and 5th generation models Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App ! You must port forward the mobile port (default: 1025) on your router before you can connect to your system using a mobile device 1 Go to www.lorextechnology.com, and go to the Eco’s product page. 2 Under the Product Updates tab, download the appropriate app for Symbian devices. 3 Download and install the app on your Symbian-based phone.
Appendix A: System Specifications Appendix A: System Specifications As our products are subject to continuous improvement, Lorex Technology Inc. and its subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications, and prices without notice and without incurring any obligation.
Appendix B: Networking Checklist Appendix B: Networking Checklist Use this checklist to confirm you have completed all the steps of the Network Setup.
Appendix B: Networking Checklist I have created a DDNS account for remote access to my system: Go to www.lorexddns.net and click on Step 1. See “Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account” on page 57. Record your information below: Domain name/URL Request: DDNS User Name (Device Name): Device DDNS password: I have configured my system to connect to the DDNS server: ATTENTION: You MUST enter your DDNS information LOCALLY before attempting remote access.
Appendix C: How do I find my IP & MAC address? Appendix C: How do I find my IP & MAC address? The IP and MAC address of your system are necessary for DDNS setup. DDNS allows you to view and control your system from a remote location. NOTE: Make sure you have connected the DVR to your local or wide area network via the LAN port on the rear panel of the system. To find your IP address and MAC address: 1 Press the PTZ button on the front panel of the system.
Appendix D: What is Port Forwarding? Appendix D: What is Port Forwarding? You need to enable port forwarding on your router to allow for external communications with your system for all of the ports below. Ports must be forwarded to your DVR’s IP address. • 80 (Web port) • 9000 (Net Client/Media Port) • 1025 (Mobile Connectivity Port) NOTE: For added security, we strongly recommend changing Web port 80 on the system to any desired port—the port must not blocked by your Internet service provider (ISP).
Appendix E: Internet Setup Wizard (PC only) Appendix E: Internet Setup Wizard (PC only) The Lorex Auto Port Forwarding Wizard is an exclusive software that easily automates router port forwarding. Before setting up a DDNS account, it is recommended to run the Auto Port Forwarding Wizard to port forward the required ports. Installation To install the Lorex Auto Port Forwarding Wizard: 1 Insert the system’s software CD, and follow the instructions to launch the Lorex Auto Port Forwarding Wizard software.
Appendix E: Internet Setup Wizard (PC only) 5 Click the Next button and then click Finish to complete the software installation. Finish button 6 Double-click the Lorex Auto Port Forwarding shortcut ( the program. )from your desktop to start Obtaining Your Router Model Number and Version On most routers, the model and version number can be found underneath the router, printed on a sticker.
Appendix E: Internet Setup Wizard (PC only) Configuration You must have the following before you configure the software: 1. Your router’s model number and version number 2. Your router’s user name and password 3. Your Lorex device’s IP address 4. Your Lorex device’s port numbers that require port forwarding Initial Startup: Select language 1 Click the Language drop-down menu and select a language (English, French, Spanish). Click the Start button to continue.
Appendix E: Internet Setup Wizard (PC only) Step 2: Enter your router settings 1 Under the Router drop-down list, select the model of your router. OR • Click the Search button ( ) to enter the name of your router model. NOTE: Click the Auto Detect button ( most Linksys or Netgear models).
Appendix E: Internet Setup Wizard (PC only) Step 3: Update the router settings 1 Click the Update Router button. • You will see your router window open. The Auto Port Forwarding Wizard automatically populates your router with the relevant information. This will take a few moments. Update Router button 2 Close the update window when the update finishes. Step 4: Test your connection 1 Click the Test Your Connection button. • Your system’s default browser opens and connects to your Lorex device.
Appendix E: Internet Setup Wizard (PC only) • The "Possible 1st Router" refers to the router directly connected to your system. This is the router that requires the port forward information. • The "Possible 2nd Router" refers to the router immediate to the internet connection. This is the router that requires you to configure a DMZ host connection. Scenario A: Router/Modem combination + Router • You may have a router/modem combination, with a second router in your network.
Appendix E: Internet Setup Wizard (PC only) Configuring a DMZ host connection • Connect to "Router 1" on your network (referred to as "Possible 1st Router" in the Auto Port Forwarding Wizard). Obtain the IP address of Router 1. Usually this can be found in the "Status" section of your router menu. The IP should begin with "192.168...."This IP address is your DMZ IP. Example DMZ stands for Demilitarized Zone.
Appendix F: Assigning A Static IP To Your DVR Appendix F: Assigning A Static IP To Your DVR When connecting to your DVR through a local area network (LAN), you have the option of connecting to your system by entering the local IP of the DVR in a web browser. The local IP of your DVR is like your home’s address. If someone wants to visit you, they need to know your home address. Similarly, the local IP of your DVR is your DVR’s address. The problem arises when the local IP address of the DVR changes.
Appendix F: Assigning A Static IP To Your DVR Static IPs Setting a static IP on the router tells the router to reserve an IP address to a particular device. The static IP number is saved onto the router, and remains saved even if the router is powered off. Likewise, a static IP address must also be specified in your DVR so that even if your DVR turns off, the IP address of the DVR remains the same. The static IP address must be assigned in the router and DVR.
Appendix F: Assigning A Static IP To Your DVR About IP Ranges It is recommended to set the static IP address below the scope of your router. For example, if the router assigns an address ending between 100-254, choose an address ending between 2-99. Step 2 of 2: Enter the desired static IP address in the router Prerequisites: • Obtain the DVR’s MAC address To enter a static IP into the router: 1. Under the main menu, click on LAN & DHCP Server. 2.
Appendix G: Auto Port Forwarding Router Compatibility List Appendix G: Auto Port Forwarding Router Compatibility List The system features a built in port forwarding feature that is compatible with most routers. Below is a list of routers that is compatible with the Auto Port Forwarding feature. To enable the Auto Port Forwarding feature: 1 Right-click, and the click Main Menu>Network. 2 Beside the Auto Port Forwarding drop-down menu, select Enable. 3 Click Apply to save your settings.
Appendix H: Connecting a PTZ Camera Appendix H: Connecting a PTZ Camera You can connect RS-485 PTZ cameras (not included) to the PTZ Control Block on the rear panel. To connect a PTZ camera to the system: 1 Connect the Transmit Cable to the TX (+) port of the PTZ block on the rear panel. • 16-channel models: Connect the Transmit Cable to the RS-485 + port. 2 Connect the Receive Cable to the TX (-) port of the PTZ block on the rear panel. • 16-channel models: Connect the Receive Cable to the RS-485 - port.
Appendix H: Connecting a PTZ Camera Using the PTZ Menu (Local DVR) To control the PTZ camera locally on your DVR: 1 Select the channel that the PTZ camera is connected to. 2 Press and hold the PTZ button on the front panel of the system for 6 seconds. The PTZ menu opens. PTZ button Press & hold 6 sec. 3 Manipulate the PTZ controls on screen. Channel: Select the channel the PTZ camera connects to.
Appendix I: Connecting Additional External Monitors Appendix I: Connecting Additional External Monitors Use the VIDEO OUTPUTports (BNC) on the rear panel of the system to connect an external monitor(s). Monitor-out mirrors the entire screen image of your system. This is useful if you need to monitor the system from a second location (e.g. a back office).
Appendix J: Recording Audio Appendix J: Recording Audio To enable audio recording, Right-click in the main viewing window, and then click Main Menu> Record. In the Channel drop-down menu, select the channel that you wish to enable audio recording. In the Audio drop-down menu, select Enable and then click Apply. Connect RCA audio cables from an audio capable camera(s) to the AUDIO IN ports on the rear panel of the system. The audio port should correspond to the matching VIDEO IN port (i.e.
Appendix K: Full Connectivity Diagram Appendix K: Full Connectivity Diagram The following diagram outlines a general set of connections available with the system*. 4/8 Channel Model BNC CAMERAS (Not Included) SELF POWERED SPEAKERS (Not Included) AUDIO CAPABLE CAMERA Router (Not Included) (Not Included) POWER EXTERNAL MONITORS (Not Included) PTZ CAMERA (Not Included) VGA MONITOR (Not Included) USB MEMORY KEY (Not Included) *8-channel model shown.
Appendix K: Full Connectivity Diagram 16 Channel Model Router BNC CAMERAS (Not Included) AUDIO CAPABLE CAMERAS (Not Included) (Not Included) POWER PTZ CAMERA EXTERNAL MONITORS (Not Included) (Not Included) SELF POWERED SPEAKERS (Not Included) USB MOUSE Top USB port VGA MONITOR (Not Included) USB Memory Key (Not Included) Bottom USB port NOTE: Audio for channels 5-16 requires an audio harness cable (included) and BNC to RCA converters (not included).
Appendix L: Replacing the Hard Drive Appendix L: Replacing the Hard Drive The system comes with a pre-installed 3.5" SATA hard drive. You can expand the system with a replacement single hard drive up to 2 terabyte (TB). NOTE: Make sure that the system is OFF and the power cable has been disconnected before changing the hard drive. Removing the Hard Drive To remove the hard drive: 1 Remove the screws from the side panel (x2) and rear panel (x3) of the cover.
Appendix L: Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive To replace the hard drive: 1 Place the new drive in the housing. Note that the hard drive must be installed upside down on the 4/8 channel models only. 2 Reconnect the power and data cables. Each cable can only be connected one way. 3 Replace the cover, tucking the lip of the cover at the front panel. 4 Replace the screws on the side and rear panels of the cover.
Appendix M: Assigning camera channels (16 Ch. only) Appendix M: Assigning camera channels (16 Ch. only) In the 16 channel model, you can re-assign camera channels. For example, you can have the video feed from channel 16 appear on channel 1. This gives you the flexibility to re-arrange the order that your camera channels are displayed. To re-assign your cameras: 1 Right-click anywhere in the main menu>Main Menu> Advance> A/V Setup. 2 Configure the following: • Video Output: Select MAIN-OUT or SPOT OUT.
Appendix M: Assigning camera channels (16 Ch. only) 4 In the channel drop-down menus, select the channels that you wish re-arrange. • For example, selecting CH8 in the channel 1 drop-down menu will change the channel 1 channel to display channel 8. MAIN OUT menu shown. SPOT OUT menu will have a maximum of 9 configurable channels. NOTE: If you select MAIN-OUT as your Video Output, you can configure a maximum of 16 channels.
Appendix N: Daylight Saving Time on your DVR Appendix N: Daylight Saving Time on your DVR You may have to adjust your system’s time during daylight saving months. The table below illustrates the DVR’s that automatically adjust to Daylight Saving Time (DST), and DVRs that must have their system time manually adjusted. NOTE: You must configure and enable automatic DST on your DVR even if your system supports the feature.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) Prerequisite: • Follow the steps on page 55 to page 62 to set up remote viewing on the DVR. Remote Viewing Interface 1 2 5 3 4 1 Navigation Tabs: Allows you to access the following tabs: • Live: Live view of video • Playback: Revisit archived video footage • Remote Config: Configure DVR settings remotely. • Local Config: Configure where your saved files and images are saved.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) Logging Into Your System Log in to your system to begin remotely monitoring the system. admin To log in to the DVR: 1 In the User Name field, enter admin. 2 In the password field, leave the entry blank (default) NOTE: By default, the user name is admin. The password field is left blank. 3 Click Login to connect to the system. NOTE: If you recently upgraded your system firmware, you will see the screen below during the initial connection.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) Taking Screen Shots The system can take ascreen shots of a selected channel during live playback. To take a screenshot: 1 to capture an image. Beside the desired channel, click • The file saves onto the local hard disk. 2 A pop-up window appears on the bottom left corner of the window. Click preview or open folder to view the image. To change the save directory of the image: 1 Click the LOCAL CONFIG tab.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) Recording Live Video You can record live 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 live video: 1 Beside the channel that you wish to record, click the Record button ( turns purple to indicate the channel is currently being recorded. ).
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) Viewing recorded video files To view the files downloaded on your system, you will need to install Lorex Player Mac. To install Lorex Player Mac: 1 Go to www.lorextechnology.com, and search for your DVR’s model number (for example, LH114501, LH118501, or LH1161001). Click on the model of your DVR. 2 Download the Lorex Player Mac software from the Downloads tab. 3 Double-click the Lorex Player Mac installation file.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) Loading Individual Video Files To load files saved onto your hard drive: 1 Click the Load new file button ( ). 2 Browse and select the desired file. Click Open to add the file to the video playlist. NOTE: The default save directory is in your Home folder>dvr. Double-click file to begin playback 3 Double-click the video file in the playlist to begin playback. Loading Multiple Video Files You can load an entire folder of video files.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) Configuring PTZ settings The system supports PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom cameras. PTZ cameras are sold separately). • For details on connecting PTZ cameras to your system, see “Appendix H: Connecting a PTZ Camera” on page 116. To control the PTZ settings on the DVR: 1 Select the channel that the PTZ camera connects to. 2 Use the PTZ control panel to control the pan, tilt, zoom, focus and iris control of the PTZ camera.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) Video Playback Video playback allows you to watch video that has been recorded in the DVR’s hard drive remotely. To playback video: 1 Click the Playback tab. 2 In the calendar window, select the Month, Year, and date. Select month Select year Select date 3 Configure the following: • Beside ch, select the channel you wish to search under. • Beside type, select the type of recording you wish to search for.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) 4 Click the search button ( ). A list of videos populate in a list. List of populated videos 5 Double-click on the desired file in the list to begin playback.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) Navigating the playback window Video playlist Video playback screen Skip to previous file in video playlist Rewind Skip to next file in video playlist Volume slider Fast forward Stop Skip to previous page Skip to next page Skip to last page Skip to first page Download selected file 136
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) Downloading video files You can download the files from the DVR directly to your local hard drive. To download video files from the DVR: 1 Select the file you wish to download in the video playlist. 2 Click the download button ( ). • The video downloads into the default backup folder(Users/your user name/dvr/Backup) Download button 3 Use the Lorex Video Player Mac to view the file.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) Display menu To configure channel display settings: 1 Click the REMOTE CONFIG tab. Remote Config tab 2 Configure the following: • Channel: Select the channel that you want to apply the settings to. • Channel Name: Enter the desired channel name. • Position: Select the position of where the text appears in the channel.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) Record menu To configure the record menu: 1 Click REMOTE CONFIG>Record. Record 2 Configure the following: • Channel: Select the channel that you want to apply the settings to. • Record: Select Enable or Disable to start or stop the channel from recording. • Pack Duration: Select the duration you want each saved file to be (for example, every file can be 15 minutes long). • Record Mode: Select from "Time Schedule" recording, or "Continuous" recording.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) Configuring the Scheduled Setup settings If you decide to configure the recording schedule manually, you must click the "Schedule Setup button. The Schedule Setup menu allows you to configure if the system records in "Normal" or "Alarm" mode. To configure the Scheduled Setup menu: 1 Within the Record Setup menu, click the Schedule Setup button. Schedule Setup 2 Beside "Record Type" select from Alarm, Normal or No Record.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) 4 In the "Day to Day" and "Too" drop-down menu, select the day and channel you wish to apply the settings to. Select the channel(s) you wish to apply the settings to. Use the Copy button to copy the settings to multiple channels. Select the channel(s) you wish to apply the settings to. 5 Click Save to apply your settings. Alarm menu To configure the Alarm menu: 1 Click REMOTE CONFIG>Alarm.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) • HDD Loss: Select the "HDD Loss" checkbox if you want the system to record as an alarm event if there is a hard drive error. • HDD Space: Select the "HDD Space" checkbox if you want the system to record as an alarm event if there is low storage space. • Video Loss: Select the "Video Loss" checkbox if you want the system to record as an alarm event if video loss occurs in a channel.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) To configure the DDNS network menu: 1 Click REMOTE CONFIG>Network>DDNS. DDNS 2 Configure the following: • DDNS Enable: Select Enable or Disable to enable or disable DDNS. • Host Name: Enter the Domain Name/URL Request that was emailed to you after DDNS registration. NOTE: For example, if the Domain Name/URL Request is tomsmith, the address to access your video will be http://tomsmith.lorexddns.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) 2 Configure the following: • Email Enable: Select Enable or Disable to enable or disable the system from sending email notifications. • Interval: Select the time interval the system sends out email notifications. For example, if you select 3, the system sends out email intervals every 3 minutes if there are motion or alarm alerts. If there are no alarm or motion events, the system will not send out an email. • SSL: Select Enable or Disable.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) PTZ Menu The system is capable of manipulating PTZ cameras (not included) that are connected to the system. Please note that you will need PTZ information from the PTZ manufacturer’s users guide. To configure the PTZ Parameters menu: 1 Click REMOTE CONFIG>Device>PTZ Parameters.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) Mobile Menu You can change the user name, password and port number required to log in to the system using a mobile device (i.e. iPhone). You must port forward the mobile Service port to your router before you can access your DVR using a mobile device. To configure the Mobile menu: 1 Click REMOTE CONFIG>Device>Mobile. Mobile 2 Configure the following: • User Name: Enter the desired user name. • Password: Enter the desired password.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) 2 Configure the following: • Channel: Select the channel you wish to configure motion detection. • Motion Detect: Select Enable or Disable. • Sensitivity: Select the desired sensitivity. The greater the number, the greater the motion detection sensitivity. • Type: Select Set to allow the cursor to mark the grid as a motion detection zone. • Click the Copy button to copy the setting to multiple channels. Next, click on the channels that you wish to apply the settings to.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) User Menu You can add new users to the system, and customize the type of menus they have access to. To configure the User menu: 1 Click REMOTE CONFIG>System>User. User 2 Select a user from the User List that you wish to configure. User List 3 148 Configure the following: • User Name: Enter the desired user name. • Password: Enter the user password. • Confirm: Re-enter the user password. • Active: Select Enable to add the user.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) 4 Select the checkboxes to enable the menus the user will have access to. Select the menus that the users will have access to 5 Click Save to apply your settings. To change the Admin Password: 1 Click REMOTE Config>System>User. 2 Select admin in the user list. 3 In the Pws Enable drop-down menu, select Enable. 4 In the Password and Confirm fields, enter the new password. 5 Click Save apply the settings.
Appendix O: Remote Viewing (Mac) Information Menu To view your DVR’s system information: 1 Click REMOTE Config>System>Information. 2 The following system information is shown: • Device Name, Firmware, MAC Version, IP Address, System MAC address, DDNS Name, HDD (Hard drive capacity), Video type, Net Client Port, Web Port, and Mobile Port. Changing save directories You can change where the backup file and screen captures are stored on the local hard drive.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting When a malfunction occurs, it may not be serious and can be corrected easily. The following describes the most common problems and solutions.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (cont’d.) Error Possible Causes Solutions • Mouse not detected by system • Mouse cable is not firmly connected to the system • Firmly connect the mouse cable to the USB Mouse port on the front panel • Mouse is not connected to the system • System needs to be reset • Power off the system (disconnect power cable). Firmly connect a USB mouse to the USB Mouse port on the front panel of the system. Reconnect the power cable to the DC 12V port on the rear panel.
Troubleshooting the video display Troubleshooting the video display When connected to a VGA monitor, why can’t I see a mouse cursor, or access the system menus by using the front panel controls of the DVR? Solution 1 You may have accidently switched the system output by pressing the 0 button on the remote; or the DVR did not properly detect the VGA monitor. To switch back to VGA mode: 1 Turn on the DVR. Wait for it to boot into the main window. 2 Press the 0 (zero) button on the remote three times.
Troubleshooting the video display Manually setting the DVR output mode You can set the DVR to always output to the VGA port by manually configuring the output settings. To manually adjust the output settings: 1 2 3 Right-click and click Main Menu. Click Advanced>A/V Setup. In the Output Device drop-down menu, select VGA. NOTE: In the 16-channel model, select VGA in the Init DEV drop-down menu. Select VGA 4/8 Channel Select VGA 16 Channel 4 154 Click Apply to save your settings.
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