LH340 EDGE3 Series Quick Setup Guide - English - R1
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BASIC INSTALLATION GUIDE
BASIC INSTALLATION GUIDE
BASIC INSTALLATION GUIDE
BASIC INSTALLATION GUIDE
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advanced
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under 15 minutes
under 60 minutes
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Intermediate
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advanced
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under 30 minutes
under 15 minutes
under 60 minutes
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Router
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over 60 minutes
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Digital ViDeo SurVeillance recorDer
LH340 EDGE3 SERIES
Quick Setup guide
ATTENTION:
• This guide refers only to the DVR set-up. Monitors and cameras are not included.
Unless purchased as a kit, see your specific package details.
• Broadband router and computer are required for local and remote monitoring
(not included).
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. As
our products are subject to continuous improvement, Lorex Technology
Inc. and our subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design,
specifications and prices, without notice and without incurring any
obligation. E&OE © 2013 LOREX. All rights reserved.
* For setup of Instant Mobile Viewing
refer to your Instruction Manual.
It’s all on the Web
Time: 30 Minutes
Skills - Intermediate
Hardware:
PC/Router
Skill Level
Intermediate
easy
advanced
Time
under 30 minutes
under 15 minutes
under 60 minutes
Hand Tools
Hardware
Router
Hi Speed
over 60 minutes
Skill Level
Intermediate
easy
advanced
Time
under 30 minutes
under 15 minutes
under 60 minutes
Hand Tools
Hardware
Router
Hi Speed
over 60 minutes
Congratulations! You can now view & playback video on your PC via your LAN.
1 x EDGE3 Digital Video Recorder with Pre-Installed HDD*
1 x USB Mouse
1 x Power Adapter
1 x Remote Control
1 x Ethernet Cable
1 x Flex IR Extender Cable
1 x Mounting Kit
1 x User’s Manual & Quick Start Guide
1 x CD
2 x Octopus BNC Connector Cables
(included only with 16 ch. DVR)
* DVR model, number of channels/port configuration and HDD (hard disk drive)
capacity may vary by model. Check your package for specific content information.
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
4
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
Connect one end of the Ethernet
cable to an available LAN port of
your router (not included) and the
other end to the DVR’s Network
Port (LAN).
2
Using a Mouse
1. Left-Button: Click to select a menu option.
While in Split-Screen mode (Live View or
Playback), click on a camera to view the
selected channel in full-screen.
2. Right-Button: Click to go back / exit menus.
3. Scroll-Wheel: Scroll up / down to change
values in selected menu options or position
markers in playback bar.
1
2
3
You have completed STEPS 1 & 2 successfully. Your DVR
is now ready to use. Refer to the instruction manual to
learn how to record, playback, search and for all other
features available with this DVR.
Using the Main Menu
Click
, OR press the
button on the front panel of
the DVR. Click on the icons
below to open sub-menus.
1
Other Control Options
4
Retrieve the
DVR
Information
In order to record your IP and MAC addresses, press the button
on the front panel to bring up the System Information window.
1
This step will provide information
on how to locally view your DVR
over the LAN (local area network)
using your computer.
NOTE: This method only works if your
computer is on the same network as the
DVR.
BASIC SETUP
BASIC SETUP
NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS
SET-UP LOCAL VIEWING ON YOUR
COMPUTER
Continued
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 1
6
Powering ON the DVR
Connect the power cable to the DC
12V port on the rear panel and the
power cord into an electrical outlet.
At startup, the system performs a
basic system check and runs an
initial loading sequence. After a few
moments, it will load a live display
view.
NOTE: Make sure all cameras
and cables are properly
connected prior to powering on
the system. Ensure the display is
connected and powered on. This
allows the DVR to detect the best
resolution for your display.
5
Connecting the ‘Flex’ IR Extender
Connect the ‘Flex’ IR extender for
the remote control to the ‘Flex’ IR
extender port on the front panel
of the system. Position the ‘Flex’ IR
extender near the front of the monitor
or where it will receive a clear signal.
NOTE: The Flex IR extender is not required
to use the DVR. Use the Flex IR extender if you
are installing the DVR somewhere it will not
have line of sight to the remote control, such
as in a cabinet or behind the monitor.
1. Camera
2. Setup
3. Record
1
2
3
4
5
6
NOTE: By default, passwords are disabled. With passwords enabled, you need
to enter your user ID and password to access the system Main Menu, Event List,
or Playback mode.
It is important to set the correct time to assure accurate time stamps on video
recordings.
Setting the Date & Time
1. Click
to open the Main Menu.
2. Click
to open the Setup menu.
3. Click Date/Time Setup. The
Date/Time Setup menu appears.
4. Configure the following:
• Date Mode: Scroll up / down to select the date format you would like to
use (Y/M/D, D/M/Y, or M/Y/D). The Date field automatically changes to
the chosen format.
• Date: Scroll up / down to manually select the date.
• Time: Scroll up / down to manually select the time.
NOTE: The DVR displays time in 24-hour format.
5. Click Exit/Update to save your settings. The system returns to the Setup
menu.
6. Right-click until all menus are closed. The date and time are displayed on
the bottom-left corner of the screen.
7
4. Alarm
5. Backup
6. LAN
Password Wheel
The Password Wheel is used to input and
change user IDs and passwords.
To use the Password Wheel:
1. Click 0~9 to enter your
user ID and password.
3
(RECOMMENDED)
(OPTIONAL)
IP ADDRESS
: _______._______ ._______._______
MAC ADDRESS
: _____:_____:_____:_____:_____:____
Record the information in the section below:
(Required for DDNS registration)
HTTP Port:
Setup Edge Lorex Client Software for Local Live Viewing
3
1. From the computer Desktop double-click Lorex Client. If a security warning appears, click Yes.
2. Click DVR List. The DVR list window opens.
3. Click Add.
4. Configure the following:
• Name: Enter the name you would like to use for your DVR. You can use your name,
your company or business name, or anything of your choice.
• IP / DDNS: Enter the IP address from the System Information window (as recorded in
Step 3-1)
• Port: Enter the HTTP port (default: 80) from the System Information window.
• ID: Enter the admin ID for local viewing (default: 9).
• Password: Enter the admin password for local viewing (default: 3333).
5. Click Change. Then click Close to return to the main client window.
6. Select your DVR from the drop-down menu at the top of the screen and click
to
connect. Live video from your cameras will appear when the connection is successful.
NOTE:
If there is no connection within 15 seconds, click
and click again
to refresh
the connection.
NOTE: You cannot select the options to the left of the Password Wheel (user ID,
password)—you can only select the digits. If you make a mistake, simply right-
click to exit or click
and re-select the option to try again.
Connecting the USB Mouse
2
Connect a USB mouse to one of
the USB ports on the front of the
system.
Connecting Cameras
(not included)
1
Connect BNC cameras to the BNC
ports (VIDEO INPUT) on the rear
panel.
NOTE: Test the cameras prior to selecting
a permanent mounting location by
temporarily connecting the cameras and
cables to your DVR.
NOTE: the 8 channel model is shown
16-CHANNEL:
Connect the Octopus
BNC connector for channels 1-8
(included) to the Video IN CH 1~8 port
on the rear panel of the DVR. Connect
the Octopus BNC connector for channels
9-16 (included) to the Video IN CH
9~16 port. The label at the end of each
connector indicates the channel number.
Connecting a Monitor
(not included)
OR
3c
Connect the VGA or HDMI cable (not
included) from the monitor to the VGA or
HDMI port on the rear panel of the DVR.
OR
3b
Connect a VGA cable (not
included) from your monitor to the
VGA port on the rear panel of the
DVR.
3a
Connect an HDMI cable (not
included) from your TV or monitor
to the HDMI port on the rear panel
of the DVR.
NOTE: The DVR cannot use multiple
monitors at the same time.
Connecting a Touch Monitor
(not included)
OCTOPUS
CABLE
Power ON
the Monitor.
(RECOMMENDED)
(RECOMMENDED)
(OPTIONAL)
Connect a USB cable (not included) from
the monitor to the USB port on the rear
panel of the DVR.
AND
This DVR features unique touch-screen
navigation capabilities. It supports Windows 7®
Touch compatible touch screen monitors without
needing any additional configuration.
Remote
Control
Front Panel Light Touch Controls
Touch Screen
(not included)
(OPTIONAL)
2
Install Edge Client Software
(ON YOUR LOCAL COMPUTER)
1. Insert the software CD into your computer.
The Autoplay window opens.
2. Click Run Lorex.exe
3. Click DVR Software then Edge Client
Software.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
Computer
-
not
included
NOTE: Check the user’s manual for how to install and use
the Edge Client software for Mac computers.
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To enable/disable passwords:
1. Click
to open the Main Menu.
Enter your user ID and password if
needed.
2. Click
. The Setup menu opens.
3. Click DVR Password. The DVR
Password menu opens.
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Office
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