LOREX Technology LH0181011C8F instruction manual Adjusting the Video Margin, Adding Privacy Zones

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Using the Main Menu

Adjusting 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 on the remote control three times to switch the output mode between BNC mode and VGA mode. When BNC mode is selected, the mouse cursor appears on the BNC monitor.

To adjust the video margin:

1Click the Output tab.

2Click the Margin button.

3Drag the sliders to the left or right to adjust the Left, Right, Top, or Bottom Margin.

4Click Apply to save your settings and click OK to confirm.

Adding Privacy Zones

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

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

To configure a privacy zone:

1Click the Privacy Zone tab.

2In the Channel drop-down menu, select the channel you wish to configure.

Privacy Zone

3Configure the following:

•Channel: Select the channel you wish to configure.

•Privacy Zone: Select Enable to enable privacyzonesorDisable todisableprivacy zones.

•Area Setup: Select the Area1~4 checkboxes to enable up to 4 privacy zones.

NOTE: 16-channel ECO Blackbox (LH016) supports only one privacy area per channel.

4Click the Setup button next to Mask Area. The Privacy Area setup screen opens.

Click and drag to move privacy zones

Click on the edge and drag to resize

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

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Contents Digital Video Surveillance Recorder Expose this Unit to Rain or Moisture Need HELP? ¿NECESITA AYUDA? Before YOU Start Avant DE Antes DE Commencer Empezar Important Safeguards Service FCC/IC Notice ModificationRoHS Product InformationDigital Video Recorder Features Connectivity Features2ECO Blackbox+ Series Features Connectivity Features4Page Table of Contents Playback and Backup Enabling and Changing Passwords Adding UsersLorex Client 11 Client Software for PC Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Remote Connections Before you Begin iPhone / iPadXvi Getting Started System comes with the following componentsLED Indicators DVR OverviewFront Panel All Models ECO Blackbox SeriesChannel ECO Blackbox+ Series Channel Basic Setup Connect the BNC CamerasConnect the Mouse Connect the Ethernet CableConnect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR Connect the MonitorVerify Camera Image Channel ConnectSet the Time Default System Password & Port NumbersQuick Access to System Information Installing Cameras Connecting CamerasInstallation Tips To connect or remove a BNC connector Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVRConnecting and Removing BNC Cables Mouse Control Right-ButtonRemote Control Playback ControlsChannel Remote Control Using the On-Screen Display Tip If you can’t see your mouse cursor on screenMenu Bar Icons Using the Menu BarTo access the Menu Bar To use the Virtual Mini-Keyboard Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-KeyboardTo use the Virtual Keyboard Using the Zoom Mode To use the Zoom ModeUsing Picture in Picture PIP Mode To use Picture in Picture ModeSetting the Date and Time Click SystemDaylight Saving Time Select Enable Configuring Daylight Savings Time DSTTo enable automatic DST adjustments Enable Select Enable Using a NTP Server to set your System TimeTo enable NTP Recording Audio RecordingEvent Recording To playback a specific date and time Playback and BackupPlaying Back Recorded Video To search for recorded footage on the DVR Search resultsUsing the On-Screen Playback Controls Advanced Playback Controls ECO Blackbox+ Series Only To use the advanced playback controlsTo control the time range of the Playback bar Using Zoom in Playback Mode ECO Blackbox+ Series OnlyTo use zoom in playback mode Using Video Clip Backup ECO Blackbox+ Series Only To create a backup video clipBacking Up Video To back up videoTo install the AVI converter Viewing Backed Up VideoConverting Backed Up Video to AVI Files To start the AVI GeneratorLocate the file in the folder you selected in step To enable the admin password Managing PasswordsEnabling and Changing Passwords Adding Users To add a new userSelect the menus and channels the user will have access to Using the Main Menu To open the Main MenuConfiguring Custom Channel Names Adjusting Camera Color SettingsDisplay Changing the Position of the Channel NameConfiguring the Time Recording Time Display Configuring Sequence TimeChanging the Video-out Resolution Adjusting Menu TransparencyAdjusting the Video Margin To adjust the video marginTo configure a privacy zone Adding Privacy ZonesTo re-arrange the split-screen display Configuring Pre-recording Settings Configuring Backup File Duration Pack DurationConfiguring the Recording Schedule Continuous and Motion RecordTo enable audio recording Enabling Audio RecordingSearch Searching for Video on the SystemUsing the Event Search Backing up Video FilesVideo Playback Controls To back up video filesTo perform a Log search Using the Log SearchTo perform an Event Search Click the Event Search tab Configuring Network Type Dhcp & Static IP NetworkEnabling Auto Port Forwarding Changing the DVR’s Client and Http PortSetting up Email Notification Adjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming RatesTo set up email notification To adjust the SubStream settingsIf you want to use Lorex’s email server recommended If you select Enable, and want to use your own email serverTo configure mobile connectivity settings Configuring Motion Detection AlarmConfiguring Ddns settings Configuring Alarm Settings Channel ECO Blackbox+ Only To configure the Alarm tabConfiguring Hard Drive Settings DeviceFormatting USB Flash Drives To format the hard drive This step cannot be undoneSystem Configuring the Auto Reboot feature To enable the Auto Reboot featureAdvanced Viewing System InformationRestoring to Factory Default Settings To upgrade the system firmwareClick Advanced Click Firmware Update To load system defaultsConfiguring System Warnings Click Advanced Click Reboot or Shut DownTo configure system warnings Restarting or Shutting DownMain Menu Remote Viewing Client Setting up your DVR for Remote ConnectivitySystem Requirements Accessing your DVR within a Local Network LAN 3 Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network3 Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address and Http Port Not IncludedTo connect using the DVR’s Local IP Address on a PC 3 Enter the DVR’s Local IP Address into the BrowserExample Connecting to a Local IP Address using Safari To connect to the DVR’s Local IP Address on a MacAccessing your DVR Remotely over the Internet To set up remote connectivity with your DVR, you mustTo setup your free Lorex Ddns account 4 Port ForwardingClick Warranties to register your product for warranty Enter your address information Click Create Address ClickSetUpaNewDDNS 4 Enable Ddns on the DVR To enable Ddns in your DVRExample of a Ddns address 4 Enter the Ddns Address into the BrowserFor example Connecting to your DVR using Lorex Client Lorex Client 11 Client Software for PCRemote Viewing Interface To change the DVR’s viewing mode Changing Viewing ModesTaking Screen Shots Viewing optionsRecording Video Showing / Hiding ChannelsTo open the sub-menu Adjusting Sub-menu OptionsTo show or hide video in the main video window Changing the Format of Recorded Video PC Only Configuring PTZ Settings To control the PTZ settings on the DVRVideo Playback To playback videoConfiguring Display Settings Video Playback ControlsConfiguring Privacy Zone Settings Configuring Recording Parameters Configuring the Recording ScheduleConfiguring System Recording Quality Click the Remote Setting tab, and click RecordMainStreamTo configure basic network settings Configuring Basic Network SettingsConfiguring the System Substream Configuring Email Notification Settings Changing the Mobile User Name and Password Ddns Select Enable or Disable Configuring Ddns SettingsConfiguring Motion Detection Settings Configuring your System to Beep During Motion Setting tabRecordSchedule Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode Configuring PTZ ParametersConfiguring the System Time and Date Changing the System’s Menu Time OutConfiguring System User Accounts To view system information Viewing System InformationUpgrading System Firmware Restoring Default Settings Configuring Event SettingsConfiguring Auto-Reboot Installing Lorex Player Lorex Player 11 Playing Backed up Video on PCRunning Lorex Player Minimum System RequirementsLorex Player 11 Interface Overview About the Advanced Config MenuTo open the Advanced Config menu To install Lorex Player Mac Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on MacLorex Player Mac Interface Launching Lorex Player MacLoading Individual Video Files Loading Multiple Video FilesTo load files saved onto your hard drive To load multiple video files saved onto your hard driveMobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device Compatible Devices and PlatformsBefore you Begin Your DVR’s Ddns address3 Downloading the App 3 Configuring Lorex Mobile ECOIPhone / iPad Tomsmith.lorexddns.net1 3 Connecting to your DVR Deleting Accounts Taking SnapshotsChanging Channels To take snapshots2 Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile ECO AndroidInterface Overview 2 Downloading the App101 Viewing Controls 2 Downloading and Installing the App BlackBerry2 Configuring Lorex Mobile ECO Click Import FilesConnecting to the DVR through the Device List Enabling APN on Your BlackberryExample To enable APNSelect Advanced Options TCP/IP Windows Mobile Symbian OS Click the Settings button Appendix a System Specifications 111 To connect a PTZ camera to the system Appendix B Connecting a PTZ CameraPrerequisite To enter PTZ camera settings in the DVR Using the PTZ Menu Local DVR Protocol Select from Pelco-D or Pelco-PParity Select from None, Odd, Even, Mark or Space To control the PTZ camera locally on your DVRPTZ Presets and PTZ Cruise Setting PTZ PresetsSelecting PTZ Presets Deleting PTZ PresetsAppendix C Connecting Additional External Monitors BNC to RCA adapterConnecting Audio Cameras Appendix D Recording AudioClick Record and select the MainStream tab To remove the hard drive Appendix E Replacing the Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive To replace the hard driveFormatting the Hard Drive This step cannot be undone To format the hard diskTroubleshooting Error Possible Causes SolutionsTroubleshooting DVRTroubleshooting Remote Connections Tomsmith.lorexddns.netExpand and Customize Your System