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L104 Series Quick Start Guide_R1

 

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STEP 2 - SET uP DVr PC VIEWEr SoFTWArE

The PC Viewer software (included with the DVR) allows the Video 

Data from the DVR to be viewed using a USB link to a PC. Video 

saved to the PC Hard Drive (from the DVR) is written as a *.MYS 

file format (can only be read using the PC Viewer Software) or 

as a *.AVI file (can be viewed on Windows Media Player -  Video 

CODEC is not included).

DVR PC Viewer Software:

1. Make sure that the power cable for the DVR is disconnected.

2. Use the provided USB Cable (Male to Male). Connect one end to

    the front USB Port on the DVR, and connect the other end to a PC.

    USB Port.

3. Connect the power cable to the DVR. The PC should automatically 

    detect the DVR as a New USB Device and install the Hardware.

4. Launch the PC Viewer Application. The software will automatically 

    detect the DVR, and launch the “PC Viewer Storage Device 

    Detection” window.

Connecting the DVR:

Other end to your 

computer’s USB 

drive

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Skill Level

Intermediate

easy 

advanced

Time 

under 30 minutes

under 15 minutes

under 60 minutes

Hand Tools

Hardware

Router

Hi Speed

over 60 minutes

Time

Skills - Intermediate

Plug & Play connectors, 
On screen set up

Under 30 Minutes*

* Installation time may vary 
based on application

Skill Level

Intermediate

easy 

advanced

Time 

under 30 minutes

under 15 minutes

under 60 minutes

Hand Tools

Hardware

Router

Hi Speed

over 60 minutes

Hardware

Computer & 
Router*

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

Computer - not included

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To run the PC Viewer Application, launch the PCViewer_V3.8_EN.exe  

file from the included CD-ROM. The application will attempt to detect a 

connection to the DVR before launching the viewing window:

• If the DVR is detected, the application will load and prompt the user

   to begin playing the most recent recorded video (Recent Position

   dialogue window).

• If the DVR is not detected, the application will open an error

   dialogue window (Detection Error dialogue window) indicating

   the storage device is not found, and will launch the MYS

   Player Window.

Starting the PC Viewer Application:

Congratulations! You have completed 

Step 2 successfully. You can now 

view DVR images on your PC.

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It’s all on the Web

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

information, please visit our website

 www.lorexcctv.com/support

Email Support: [email protected]

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

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