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Getting Started (LH150 Series)

The system comes with the following components:

DVR (Digital Video Recorder)

12V DC Power Supply

Remote Control

(may not be exactly as shown)

USB Mouse

Ethernet Cable

HDMI Cable

Quick Start Guides

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 re-
ceived the complete system, including all components shown above.

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Summary of Contents for LH150 ECO4 SERIES

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Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...4 6 11 1 Installing Cameras 14 6 11 2 Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVR 15 6 11 3 Connecting and Removing BNC Cables 16 7 Mouse Control 17 8 Remote Control 18 8 1 8 Channel Remote Control 18 8 2 16 C...

Page 6: ...ous Motion Alarm 47 15 2 4 Enabling Audio Recording 48 15 2 5 Configuring Recording Quality Resolution and Video Frame Rate 49 15 3 Search 51 15 3 1 Using the Event Search 51 15 3 2 Using the Log Sear...

Page 7: ...rded Video 79 17 7 Changing the Format of Recorded Video PC Only 79 17 8 Configuring PTZ Settings 80 17 9 Video Playback 81 17 9 1 Video Playback Controls 83 17 10 Configuring Display Settings 84 17 1...

Page 8: ...VRs 116 18 3 11 Managing Favorites 117 18 4 Android 118 18 4 1 Connecting to Your System Using Lorex Eco Stratus 118 18 4 2 Lorex Eco Stratus Interface 120 18 4 3 Taking Screenshots 121 18 4 4 Taking...

Page 9: ...46 24 3 Formatting the Hard Drive 148 25 DDNS Setup Advanced 149 25 1 Accessing your DVR within a local network LAN 149 25 1 1 Step 1 of 3 Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network 149 25 1 2 Step 2...

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Page 11: ...internal battery that will keep the product running in the event of a power outage CAUTION Maintain electrical safety Power line operated equipment or accessories connected to this product should bea...

Page 12: ...the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark 10 Ventilation Slots and openings in the case are provided for ventilation to ensure reli able operation of the product and to protect it from overheatin...

Page 13: ...cates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required have the service techni cian verify that the replacements used have the same safety characteristics as the orig inal pa...

Page 14: ...Mac compatible Instant email alerts with snap shot attachment Note 1 Recording time may vary based on recording resolution quality lighting conditions and movement in the scene 2 Requires a high speed...

Page 15: ...be exactly as shown USB Mouse Ethernet Cable HDMI Cable Quick Start Guides Hard drive size number of channels and camera configuration may vary by model Please refer to your package for specific detai...

Page 16: ...ssword required does not override scheduled recording Press and hold for 15 seconds to reset the DVR to the default resolution DVR will reboot Press to stop resume recording When the channel displays...

Page 17: ...y LED 2 Menu playback controls In Playback Mode press to rewind Press repeatedly to increase rewind speed In Playback Mode press to play pause video In Live Viewing Mode press to open Search Menu to s...

Page 18: ...h between split screen viewing modes 4 Navigation buttons Press to move cursor up Press to move cursor down Press to move cursor left Press to move cursor right 5 PTZ Within system menus Press to conf...

Page 19: ...d to view the system interface 5 RS485 Alarm Block Connect compatible PTZ cameras not included or alarm sen sor devices not included 6 IR EXT Service only not supported 7 On Off Switch Turns the DVR o...

Page 20: ...ncluded 4 VGA Connect a VGA monitor not included to view the system interface 5 RS485 Alarm Block Connect compatible PTZ cameras not included or alarm sen sor devices not included 6 IR EXT Service onl...

Page 21: ...ouse included to one of the USB ports 0 6 3 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 cabl...

Page 22: ...s an initial loading sequence After a few moments the system loads a live display view 6 6 Step 6 Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version if Available If a firmware upgrade is available you will be asked t...

Page 23: ...r own password For details see 14 Managing Passwords page 36 The system requires a user name and password to log in to the system remotely using a computer or mobile device After logging on remotely t...

Page 24: ...th power lines or telephone lines Ensure that the camera wiring is not exposed or easily cut Mount the camera in an area that is visible but out of reach Avoid pointing the camera at a glass window to...

Page 25: ...r 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...

Page 26: ...t 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 connec tor clockwise to tighten To remove a BNC con...

Page 27: ...Click to select a menu option During live viewing in Split screen View double click on a channel to view the selected channel in full screen double click the channel again to return to Split screen Vi...

Page 28: ...es MENU Press to open the Main Menu In menus press to go back exit menus 0 Press 0 three times to show the mouse cursor on the BNC monitor or the monitor connected with VGA HDMI 2 Navigation cursors P...

Page 29: ...rt Sequence Mode In Playback Mode press to pause video Press repeatedly to step through video frames Press to stop recording Password required does not override scheduled recording Record Press to res...

Page 30: ...ess System Information 3 MENU ESC Press to open the system menu In menus press to go back exit menu MUTE In Live Viewing and Playback Modes press to mute un mute audio PIP In Live Viewing Mode press o...

Page 31: ...nel Title Displays channel number or channel title To re name the channel number to a title see 15 1 1 Configuring Custom Channel Names page 41 Note If you can t see your mouse cursor on screen Press...

Page 32: ...e with one camera in full screen and one in a small window 11 PIP 1X2 Enable Picture in Picture Mode with one camera in full screen and two in small windows 12 Volume Adjust the DVR volume audio capab...

Page 33: ...000 1 2 2 1 Click and drag on the area of the screen you would like to enlarge The image zooms in on the selected area 2 2 The box in the lower right hand corner shows the entire camera picture with a...

Page 34: ...creen channel click anywhere in the main viewing area 2 2 To move the smaller channels around the screen click inside the white bar and drag 2 3 To change the smaller channels click inside the channel...

Page 35: ...MM DD YY DD MM YY or YY MM DD Optional Time Format Use the drop down menu to select 12HOURS or 24HOURS Optional DST Click the Setup button next to DST to configure automatic Daylight Savings Time adju...

Page 36: ...beginning of the week or on a specific date Start Time End Time Enter when DSTstarts and ends 3 Click Apply to save your settings 10 2 Using a NTP Server to set your System Time A NTP Network Time Pro...

Page 37: ...wing Enable Select Enable Server Address Select ntp lorexddns net recommended as the time server or select another time server Time Zone Select your region s time zone 4 Click Update Now to connect to...

Page 38: ...ails see 15 6 1 Formatting the Hard Drive page 61 The system also includes motion recording MRecording Motion The system records when motion is detected by the camera 11 1 Recording Audio The system c...

Page 39: ...all channels 3 2 Search Date Enter the month date and year you wish to search for video 3 3 Playback Time Enter the desired time you wish to search for video 4 Click Play to select the exact time spe...

Page 40: ...controls that allow you to see when you have re corded 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 Differ...

Page 41: ...eo footage available Con tinuous recordings are shown in green and motion or alarm recordings are in red Note Motion detection or alarms must be enabled for each channel before they will be highlighte...

Page 42: ...where you would like the range to start and click Then move your mouse to the time you where you would like the range to end and click The start and end times will be replaced by the 1st and 2nd time...

Page 43: ...n the area of the screen you would like to enlarge The image zooms in on the selected area 2 2 The box in the lower right hand corner shows the entire camera picture with a black box around the zoomed...

Page 44: ...re the following Search Date Enter the desired month date and year Search Time Enter the time range you wish to search CH Select the channel you wish to search To search all channels select All Type S...

Page 45: ...you want the backup clip to stop click again Note You can use fast forward or click and drag the video cursor to select the stop time for the clip This is useful because it allows you to backup longer...

Page 46: ...rotection user normal user only has access to live viewing search playback and other func tions You may set up multiple user accounts with varying levels of access to the system For security reasons i...

Page 47: ...ngs 14 2 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 you...

Page 48: ...channels the user will have access to 1 2 3 1 Select the menus the user account will be able to access 3 2 Select the channels the user account will be able to access for each function For example if...

Page 49: ...ssword Enter your desired password Confirm Re enter the password 6 Click Apply to save your settings Now you can log in to the system locally or remotely using the user name and password you created W...

Page 50: ...ideo and log files on the system Alarm Configure motion detection and external alarm device settings System Configure system time and user accounts Record Configure recording settings and recording sc...

Page 51: ...s 15 1 2 Changing the Position of the Channel Name 1 Select the Live tab 2 In the Channel drop down menu select the channel you would like to configure 3 In the Position drop down menu select where yo...

Page 52: ...e Channel drop down menu select the channel you wish to hide 3 In the Covert drop down menu select Enable 4 Click Apply to save your settings 15 1 5 Configuring the Time and Recording Time Display To...

Page 53: ...ll revert to the last se lected resolution and restart Note If you select a resolution that is greater than what your monitor supports you may see a blank screen when your DVR restarts If this occurs...

Page 54: ...g the Video Margin If you connect your DVR to a BNC monitor you can adjust the video margins Note You must select the BNC output mode to adjust the margins Press 0 three times on the remote control to...

Page 55: ...k Area The Privacy Area setup screen opens Click on a privacy area and drag to change its location Click on the edge of a privacy area and drag to resize a privacy area Right click when you are finish...

Page 56: ...select Enable This lets you select and arrange the chan nels you want to show on the screen Note Enabling View Setup disables your ability to change channels the normal way on the se lected monitor Yo...

Page 57: ...backed up file in the system By default a record ing is packaged into 15 minute video files To change the DVR s backed up file size 1 Select the Rec Para tab 2 In the Pack Duration drop down menu sel...

Page 58: ...he box is gray Note Sensor devices not included must be connected to the system to use Alarm recording 4 Optional Use the top Copy and Copy To drop down to copy the recording schedule to a specific da...

Page 59: ...for each channel To change the recording quality recording resolution and video frame rate 1 Click the MainStream tab 2 Under Mode select D1 or 960H 960H will enable larger wide screen formats but it...

Page 60: ...you want the DVR to record on each channel 6 Optional Use the Copy and Copy To drop down menus to copy recording settings to one or all channels Click Copy to copy recording settings 7 Click Apply to...

Page 61: ...cord ing type This allows you to quickly and easily sort though videos that only have alarm attributes Note Videos are not marked as Alarm unless continuous recording is turned off and motion or alarm...

Page 62: ...p button 15 3 2 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 Select t...

Page 63: ...Using the Main Menu 15 4 Optional Click the Backup button to backup system logs to a USB flash drive not included LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 53...

Page 64: ...68 2 89 in your router as a static IP as well Consult your router s user s manual for details 3 Click Apply to save your settings 4 Right click until you exit all menus You will be prompted to restart...

Page 65: ...ompted to restart 15 4 4 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...

Page 66: ...k menu 2 From the Email drop down menu select from Default Uses the Lorex email server to send out alarm notifications This is the rec ommended selection Enable Uses custom email server settings Disab...

Page 67: ...ilable as an optional connectivity option Please see 25 DDNS Setup Advanced page 149 for details The primary connectivity option uses Lorex Stratus Connectivity to connect to your system over the Inte...

Page 68: ...nd external Alarm devices not included 15 5 1 Configuring Motion Detection Configure motion settings to determine the area you wish to monitor for motion events and the outcome if a motion event occur...

Page 69: ...ystem will beep when motion is detected Or se lect OFF to disable the beep during motion events Send Email Select the checkbox if you want the system to send email notifications if an alarm triggers E...

Page 70: ...ckbox if you want the system to display a system message when an alarm triggers Buzzer Select the checkbox to enable the system to beep if an alarm triggers Send Email Select the checkbox if you want...

Page 71: ...be undone 1 Select the HDD tab 2 Click the checkbox under Select to choose the drive you wish to reformat 3 Click Format HDD 4 When the warning window appears click OK Wait for the system to format th...

Page 72: ...overwrite 4 Click Apply to save your settings 15 6 3 Formatting USB Flash Drives CAUTION Formatting a USB flash drive erases all data on the drive This step cannot be undone 1 Insert a USB flash drive...

Page 73: ...anguage 1 In the Language drop down menu select your desired system language 2 Click Apply to save your settings 3 Right click until you exit the menu Follow the on screen instructions to restart your...

Page 74: ...Using the Main Menu 15 For details on creating user accounts see 14 2 Adding Users page 37 15 7 7 Viewing System Information Click the Info tab LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 64...

Page 75: ...tarts 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 15 8 2 Configuring Firmware Upgrades WARNING Do...

Page 76: ...download firmware upgrades for free from www lorextechnology com and install them manually using a USB thumb drive not included You must have the latest DVR firmware and client software or mobile apps...

Page 77: ...reboot 15 8 4 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...

Page 78: ...estore the Network menu you will need to redo remote connectivity setup to access your DVR over the Internet 4 Click Apply 5 When the warning window appears click OK to restore your settings 6 Click O...

Page 79: ...6 Configuring System Warnings The system can send out email notifications or trigger a connected alarm device not in cluded if it detects system abnormalities For example the system can send out a war...

Page 80: ...em error 3 Click Apply to save your settings 15 8 7 Saving Your System Configuration to a USB Flash Drive The DVR allows you to save your current system configuration to a USB flash drive not in clude...

Page 81: ...Using the Main Menu 15 4 Click Load Settings The DVR will load the saved settings from the USB flash drive and then restart LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 71...

Page 82: ...c OSX 10 6 6 and above Intel processors only 1 Memory 256 MB RAM or greater Video 16 MB of video memory Network LAN 10 100 BaseT Network Network WAN 384 Kbps upload2 Browser Safari 6 0 and above Mac 1...

Page 83: ...em to handshake with the Lorex serv ers for a secure connection over the Internet To find the Device ID 1 The Device ID is located on a sticker on the DVR Device ID xxxxxxxxx You can also find the Dev...

Page 84: ...in screen appears 3 Configure the following 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 1 Under Login Type select Device ID 3 2 Under Device ID enter the DVR s Device ID See the label on the top of the DVR to find the Device ID 3...

Page 85: ...r the DVR s Device ID See the label on the top of the DVR to find the Device ID 4 3 Under User Name enter the DVR s user name default admin 4 4 Under Password enter the DVR s password default 000000 4...

Page 86: ...ng 2 Active Channel List Displays channels that are currently live 3 Main Screen Main display screen for live viewing and playback You can also drag the screens to any desired position 4 Viewing optio...

Page 87: ...umber 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...

Page 88: ...howing 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 1 Click beside the ch...

Page 89: ...d then click OK 4 Click Save to save your changes 17 7 Changing the Format of Recorded Video PC Only You can change the format of recorded video saved using Remote Surveillance This al lows you to dir...

Page 90: ...your changes 17 8 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 21 Connecting a PTZ...

Page 91: ...era position as a preset Click to delete the preset To go to a preset select the number of the preset you would like to go to and then click 8 Cruise Click to start a cruise Click to stop the cruise W...

Page 92: ...3 4 2 1 Under the Type drop down menu select the desired recording type you wish to search for Continuous Alarm or All 2 2 Check Synchronous playback to play all selected channels at the same time 2 3...

Page 93: ...ick to advance the video by one frame 8 Take Screenshot 9 Download Allows you to download recorded videos to your computer hard drive To download video click the channel you want to back up and click...

Page 94: ...when you log in remotely Show Time Select Enable or Disable to show or hide the time on the DVR s local display Record Time Select Enable or Disable to show or hide the record time on the re mote dis...

Page 95: ...cord Rec Parameters 2 Configure the following Channel Select the channel you wish to configure Record Select Enable or Disable to start or stop system recording Pack Duration Select the duration of ea...

Page 96: ...own to copy the recording sched ule to a specific channel or all channels Click Copy to copy the schedule 6 Click Save to apply your settings 17 14 Configuring System Recording Quality 1 Click the Rem...

Page 97: ...c you can edit the IP ad dress Subnet Mask Gateway and DNS settings Auto Port Forwarding Select Enable or Disable to enable or disable the Auto Port Forwarding feature 3 Click Save to apply your setti...

Page 98: ...t Rate Select the desired video bit rate Audio Select whether you want the system to record audio audio cameras re quired not included 3 Click Save to apply your settings 17 17 Configuring Email Notif...

Page 99: ...TP Server Enter your SMTP Server Sender Email Enter the sender email address This can be any address of your choice Sender Password Enter your email server s password Receiver Email Enter the recipien...

Page 100: ...sensitivity Buzzer Select OFF to disable the buzzer when the system detects a motion event or select the duration of the buzzer after the system detects a motion event Click and drag in the grid to co...

Page 101: ...or motion 6 Click Save to apply your settings Result The system beeps when it detects motion and a green M icon appears The green M icon indicates that the system is only detecting motion but not reco...

Page 102: ...t recording time after an alarm triggers Record Channel Select the channels that the system should record during an alarm trigger 3 Click Save to apply your settings 17 22 Configuring Hard Drive Recor...

Page 103: ...Z 2 Configure the following Channel Select the channel that the PTZ camera is connected to Protocol Select the protocol of the PTZ camera Baud Rate Select the baud rate of the PTZ camera Data Bit Sele...

Page 104: ...neral 2 In the Menu Timeout drop down menu select the duration the menu stays on screen before disappearing 3 Click Save to apply your changes 17 26 Configuring System User Accounts You can add user a...

Page 105: ...Click the Remote Setting tab and click Advanced Auto Upgrade 2 Under Auto Upgrade select Enable to enable automatic firmware updates Mes sages for firmware upgrades will appear on the DVR locally and...

Page 106: ...he firmware and click Open 4 Click Start to begin the firmware upgrade 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the firmware upgrade CAUTION DO NOT POWER OFF THE DVR OR DISCONNECT THE POWER CAB...

Page 107: ...on of the system buzzer after an event occurs Show Message Select the checkbox to enable the system to display a warning message when an event occurs Send Email Select the checkbox to enable email not...

Page 108: ...the PC Mac Client Software 17 3 Under Reboot select how often you want the system to reboot and the time you want the system to reboot 4 Click Save to apply your settings LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en...

Page 109: ...list of supported apps and devices visit www lorextechnology com support 18 2 iPhone Use the Lorex Eco Stratus application to connect to your DVR on the iPhone Prerequisites An iTunes account requires...

Page 110: ...p the QR code on the top of the DVR using the camera on your device OR If your device does not have a camera e g 1st generation iPad manually enter the Device ID printed on the label Device ID xxxxxxx...

Page 111: ...Save again to connect to the DVR The app opens in Live View and streams video from all connected cameras 18 2 2 Lorex Eco Stratus Interface 00 00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Live View Tap a channel to select i...

Page 112: ...n Tap again when you would like to stop recording If taking manual recordings from playback tap when you would like to stop recording 2 To view manual recordings see 18 2 8 Viewing Manual Recordings p...

Page 113: ...3 Set Speed 4 Zoom In Out 5 Focus In Out 6 Iris In Out 18 2 6 Using Remote Playback Mode on iPhone Remote Playback Mode allows you to view recorded video saved on your DVR s hard drive To use remote...

Page 114: ...annel with dots under the date Tap on a date to view video from that day Swipe up or down to change the month shown in the calendar 0 2 3 Note Swipe up or down to select the month 4 Playback begins at...

Page 115: ...9 Mute Unmute 10 Zoom Change scope of times shown in Playback Bar 18 2 7 Viewing Screenshots You can view screenshots or email them using the app Note To email screenshots you must have an email acco...

Page 116: ...hot Viewing Controls 1 2 3 4 1 Swipe left or right to select screenshot 2 Send screenshot as email attachment 3 Begin slideshow tap inside the picture to stop the slideshow 4 Delete screenshot 18 2 8...

Page 117: ...se the on screen controls Manual Recording Playback Controls 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Playback Bar Select playback time 2 Pause play 3 Stop 4 Slow 5 Fast Forward 6 Step forward Advance the video one frame...

Page 118: ...plication to connect to your DVR on an iPad 18 3 1 Prerequisites Connect your DVR to your router using an Ethernet cable Make sure to upgrade your DVR to the latest firmware version You must have the...

Page 119: ...and line up the QR code on the top of the DVR using the camera on your device OR If your device does not have a camera manually enter the Device ID printed on the label Device ID xxxxxxxxx 5 3 Under C...

Page 120: ...ll be prompted to change the DVR password Tap OK 7 Enter a new 6 character password and tap Done This password will be used to con nect to your system from now on 8 Tap Save again to connect to the DV...

Page 121: ...nnect Tap to disconnect from connect to the currently selected camera 9 Disconnect Connect All Tap to disconnect from connect to all cameras 10 Split screen Select desired split screen layout 11 Previ...

Page 122: ...1 Tap the channel with your PTZ camera 2 Tap to open PTZ controls 3 Double tap the channel to select it in full screen Use the PTZ controls PTZ Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Zoom In Out 2 Focus In Out 3 Iri...

Page 123: ...area to open the earliest available recordings from today OR 2 1 3 4 1 Tap cameras to select them Red dots will appear in the calendar on days that have video available 2 Tap a day to select it 3 Tap...

Page 124: ...ding the currently selected camera Tap again to stop recording 8 Slow 9 Fast Forward 10 Single Frame 11 Play All 12 Close All 13 Full screen 14 Synchronization Synchronizes playback time across all ca...

Page 125: ...ual Recordings You can view manual recordings using the app To view manual recordings 1 Tap 2 Tap the DVR you would like to view manual recordings from Then select the day you would like to open 3 Tap...

Page 126: ...o select a different video file 2 Pause Play 3 Stop 4 Slow 5 Fast Forward 6 Next Frame 7 Screenshot 8 Mute Unmute 9 Playback Bar Select playback time 18 3 10 Using Device Manager to Manage DVRs You ca...

Page 127: ...ge the connection details as needed and then tap Save 18 3 11 Managing Favorites You can use Device Manager to add or remove cameras from your favorites list Your fa vorites list appears in the Live V...

Page 128: ...re version You must have the latest DVR firmware and mobile apps to connect to the DVR over the Internet Note For the latest list of supported apps and devices visit www lorextechnology com support 18...

Page 129: ...ice ID xxxxxxxxx 5 3 Under Client Port enter the DVR s Client Port default 9000 5 4 Under User Name enter the DVR s User Name default admin 5 5 Under Password enter the DVR s Password default 000000 6...

Page 130: ...Live View Tap a channel to select it Double tap to view a channel in full screen Swipe left or right to change cameras or pages 2 Disconnect selected channel 3 Disconnect connect all channels 4 Screen...

Page 131: ...Tap again when you would like to stop recording If taking manual recordings from playback Tap when you would like to stop recording 2 To view manual recordings see 18 4 8 Viewing Manual Recordings pa...

Page 132: ...to control the camera 2 Call Preset 3 Set Speed 4 Zoom In Out 5 Focus In Out 6 Iris In Out 18 4 6 Using Remote Playback Mode on Android Remote Playback Mode allows you to view recorded video saved on...

Page 133: ...the app and restart it 3 The calendar shows any days that have recorded video for the selected channel with dots under the date Tap on a date to view video from that day Swipe up or down to change the...

Page 134: ...to start stop manual recording 8 Mute Unmute 9 Zoom Change scope of times shown in Playback Bar 18 4 7 Viewing Screenshots You can view screenshots or share them using the app Note To share screensho...

Page 135: ...the screenshot you would like to view Screenshot Viewing Controls 1 2 3 4 1 Swipe left or right to select screenshot 2 Tap to share screenshot 3 Begin slideshow tap inside the picture to stop the slid...

Page 136: ...e app s instructions to share the file 18 4 8 Viewing Manual Recordings You can view manual recordings using the app To view manual recordings 1 From the Main Menu tap Record Playback 2 Tap the DVR yo...

Page 137: ...4 Pause 5 Play Stop 6 Fast Forward 7 Step forward Advance the video one frame 8 Mute Unmute 18 4 9 Using Device Manager to Manage DVR s You can use the Device Manager to add delete or modify your DVR...

Page 138: ...r DVR Using a Mobile Device 18 To modify a DVR 1 From the Main Menu tap Device Manager 2 Tap on the DVR you would like to modify 3 Change the connection details as needed and then tap Save LX400012 r...

Page 139: ...memory Prerequisites Back up video files from the DVR to your local hard drive 19 1 Running Lorex Player 11 1 Download Video Player for PC from www lorextechnology com under the page for your DVR mode...

Page 140: ...ious File 5 Play 6 Next File 7 Stop 8 Fast Forward 9 Take Screenshot 10 Hide Show Playlist 11 Delete File 12 Remove File 13 Add File 14 Advanced Config Menu 19 2 1 About the Advanced Config Menu The A...

Page 141: ...hese files you must convert them into AVI files Note that the AVI generator can also back up audio from audio enabled cameras Note The AVI Generator is only available for PC To start the AVI Generator...

Page 142: ...l File that you wish to search for Click Open 5 Click Start to convert and save the file in the default save folder Or click Save As to select a desired save folder then click Start to convert the fil...

Page 143: ...Mac Click the Lorex Player for Mac icon in the Dock or in your Applications List in Finder 20 1 Opening Individual Video Files 1 00000 2 3 1 Click the Load new file button 2 Browse and select the desi...

Page 144: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 Video Playlist 2 Video Slider 3 Hide Show Playlist 4 Load File 5 Load Folder 6 Remove Selected File 7 Clear Playlist 8 Looped Playback 9 Play 10 Stop 11 Rewind 12...

Page 145: ...nel 3 Connect the video cable to a BNC port 0 TX TX BNC 21 1 Configuring PTZ Settings Before you can use the PTZ controls you must enter your camera s PTZ protocol details into the DVR Prerequisite Ob...

Page 146: ...ct from 1 or 2 stop bits Parity Select from None Odd Even Mark or Space Cruise Select Enable to enable PTZ cruise Address Enter the PTZ camera s address 4 Click Apply to save your settings 21 2 Using...

Page 147: ...ber of presets 2 No Shows the number of the currently selected preset Enter the desired preset number to select or configure a different preset 3 Time When cruise mode is activated the time field dete...

Page 148: ...Presets 1 In the No field select the number of the preset you would like to select 2 Click Go to to go to the preset 21 3 4 Deleting PTZ Presets 1 In the No field select the number of the preset you w...

Page 149: ...I port and the monitor connected to the Video Output port 22 1 Connecting the DVR to TV RCA Ports To connect the DVR to a television using RCA cables connect a BNC to RCA adapter not included Lorex mo...

Page 150: ...View Mode select the desired viewing mode Single Quad Nine Six teen or Twentyfive Note The options available depend on the number of channels your DVR has 4 3 Click Vout Setup A menu appears that all...

Page 151: ...rear panel of the DVR between 1 and 4 16 channel models or any Video Input port 8 channel For example connect the camera to Video INPUT port 1 2 Connect the RCA audio cable from the camera to the cor...

Page 152: ...ecurity certified hard drives which are designed to be reliable over long periods of time while recording 24 7 Security certified hard drives are available at www lorextechnology com 24 1 Removing the...

Page 153: ...the hard drive in place and remove the 4 screws securing the hard drive Keep holding the hard drive and turn the DVR back over Remove the hard drive from the DVR WARNING Make sure to hold the hard dri...

Page 154: ...ket and remove the hard drive from the bracket 4 3 Replace the hard drive bracket and hard drive bracket screws If your system has a 2 5 hard drive 0 4 1 Turn the DVR over carefully Hold the hard driv...

Page 155: ...lling a 3 5 hard drive 0 0 2 3 0 0 1 3 1 Insert 4 hard drive screws into the bottom of the hard drive and tighten them 1 2 of the way 3 2 Place the hard drive in the screw slots with the power and dat...

Page 156: ...panel screws 24 2 2 16 Channel WARNING Make sure that the power cable has been disconnected before changing the hard drive 1 Remove the screws from each side panel x2 and rear panel x4 of the cover 0...

Page 157: ...ctors facing the middle and replace the hard drive bracket screws If you are installing a 2 5 hard drive 0 1 2 3 1 Place the hard drive over one of the two sets of screw holes with the power and data...

Page 158: ...the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button 2 Click Device 3 Click the checkbox under Select to choose the drive you wish to reformat 4 Click Format HDD 5 When the warning window appears click OK Wai...

Page 159: ...nded to confirm connectivity over a local network before setting up your DVR for DDNS connectivity Note To complete the steps below your computer must be on the same network as your DVR Note Except wh...

Page 160: ...thing like this 192 168 5 118 Note that single digit numbers appear as three digits For example 005 is the same as 5 25 1 3 Step 3 of 3 Connect to the DVR s Local IP Address Follow the steps below to...

Page 161: ...fault 9000 4 Click Login If this is the first time connecting to your system you will be prompted to change the password Enter a new 6 character password and click OK To connect using the DVR s local...

Page 162: ...Access your DVR Remotely over the Internet Setting up DDNS connectivity allows you to view your DVR from any computer or compati ble mobile device with Internet access Note Except where noted the ins...

Page 163: ...our router you will not be able to access your system remotely 25 2 2 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...

Page 164: ...required to register for DDNS 4 The Warranty page opens Click Activate Warranty to register your product for warranty 5 Under Your Address select an address or click Enter a New Address to create a n...

Page 165: ...our product and purchase details Check the sticker underneath your DVR for the Product Model Number and Serial Number Click Save Warranty 7 A page pops up to prompt you to register your product for Lo...

Page 166: ...e you visit the DDNS page 8 3 MAC Address Enter the MAC address of your Lorex product To find the MAC address Press the button on the front panel or remote control to open the System Information windo...

Page 167: ...r select LOREXDDNS default 3 3 Under Domain Name enter your Domain name URL Request from the confirmation email that was sent after you created your DDNS account 3 4 Under User Name enter your DDNS Us...

Page 168: ...er name default admin 3 4 Under Password enter the DVR s password default 000000 3 5 Under Client Port enter the DVR s Client Port default 9000 4 Click Login To connect using the DVR s DDNS address on...

Page 169: ...P Address enter the Domain name URL Request followed by lorexddns net e g http www tomsmith lorexddns net 4 3 Under User Name enter the DVR s user name default admin 4 4 Under Password enter the DVR s...

Page 170: ...r surge protector try bypassing the bar and connecting the power directly to the wall outlet Confirm that there is power at the outlet Connect the power cable to another outlet Test the outlet with an...

Page 171: ...ystem needs to be reset Power off the system discon nect power cable Firmly connect a USB mouse to one of the USB ports Reconnect the power cable to the DC 12V port on the rear panel There is no pictu...

Page 172: ...email notification For details see 15 4 5 Setting up Email Notification page 56 Default setting is disabled but you have not entered your own SMTP information If you want to use your own SMTP server d...

Page 173: ...Output Resolution 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 1440x900 HDMI 1920x1080 PTZ control RS 485 Pelco D P Protocol Display Live Display 8 ch 1 4 8 16 ch 1 4 9 16 Live Display Speed 8 ch 240 NTSC 200 PAL 16 c...

Page 174: ...djustable Playback Speed Variable Max 16x Playback Players Backup player Search By time event Log Search Up to 10 000 lines for motion detected configura tion changes connects disconnects and video lo...

Page 175: ...3 75 Lbs 16 ch 3 kg 6 6 Lbs Operating Temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Humidity 10 90 RH Recording Resolution Pixels Speed FPS Frames per second Model FPS 960H Mode D1 Mode 960H 1 2 960H 1 4 960H D1 1 2 D...

Page 176: ...rence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to cor rect the interference by one or more of the following measures 1...

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Page 178: ...er registered trademarks or trademarks of Lorex Corporation and or its subsidiaries All other trademarks trade names or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the pro...

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