LOREX Technology LH0181011C8F instruction manual To connect to the DVR’s Local IP Address on a Mac

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Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity

3An attention bar prompts you to install ActiveX® plug-ins. You must install the ActiveX® plug-in to connect to your DVR. Click inside the attention bar, and select Install this Add-on for All Users on This Computer to install the plug-in.

Click inside the attention bar

SelectInstallthisAdd-onforAllUsersonThisComputer

•If you are connecting using Internet Explorer 9, the attention bar appears on the bottom of the screen. Click Allow to install the plug-in.

AttentionBarinInternetExplorer9	Click Allow

4Under User Name and Password, enter the DVR’s username and password. By default, the username is admin and the password is left blank.

5Click Login to log into the system.

NOTE: If you are having difficulty logging into your system using Internet Explorer, it is recommended to use the Client Software provided on the CD or as a free download from www.lorextechnology.com. For instructions, see “Lorex Client 11: Client Software for PC” on page 67.

To connect to the DVR’s Local IP Address on a Mac:

1Open Safari.

2Enter http://, the IP address of the DVR, colon, and the HTTP port number of the DVR (e.g. http://192.168.5.118:80) into the address bar. You must include the HTTP port number of the DVR after the address. A page appears to prompt you to install a plug-in.

Example (Connecting to a Local IP Address using Safari):

http:// Colon

Local DVR IP

HTTP Port number

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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 Modification FCC/IC NoticeRoHS Product InformationConnectivity Features2 Digital Video Recorder FeaturesConnectivity Features4 ECO Blackbox+ Series FeaturesPage Table of Contents Enabling and Changing Passwords Adding Users Playback and BackupLorex Client 11 Client Software for PC Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac Before you Begin iPhone / iPad Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Remote ConnectionsXvi System comes with the following components Getting StartedDVR Overview LED IndicatorsFront Panel All Models ECO Blackbox SeriesChannel ECO Blackbox+ Series Channel Connect the BNC Cameras Basic SetupConnect the Mouse Connect the Ethernet CableConnect the Monitor Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVRVerify 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 Right-Button Mouse ControlPlayback Controls Remote ControlChannel Remote Control Tip If you can’t see your mouse cursor on screen Using the On-Screen DisplayMenu 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 To use the Zoom Mode Using the Zoom ModeTo use Picture in Picture Mode Using Picture in Picture PIP ModeClick System Setting the Date and TimeDaylight 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 Search results To search for recorded footage on the DVRUsing the On-Screen Playback Controls To use the advanced playback controls Advanced Playback Controls ECO Blackbox+ Series OnlyTo control the time range of the Playback bar Using Zoom in Playback Mode ECO Blackbox+ Series OnlyTo use zoom in playback mode To create a backup video clip Using Video Clip Backup ECO Blackbox+ Series OnlyTo back up video Backing Up VideoViewing Backed Up Video To install the AVI converterConverting 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 To add a new user Adding UsersSelect the menus and channels the user will have access to To open the Main Menu Using the Main MenuAdjusting Camera Color Settings Configuring Custom Channel NamesDisplay Changing the Position of the Channel NameConfiguring Sequence Time Configuring the Time Recording Time DisplayChanging the Video-out Resolution Adjusting Menu TransparencyTo adjust the video margin Adjusting the Video MarginTo configure a privacy zone Adding Privacy ZonesTo re-arrange the split-screen display Configuring Backup File Duration Pack Duration Configuring Pre-recording SettingsConfiguring the Recording Schedule Continuous and Motion RecordEnabling Audio Recording To enable audio recordingSearching for Video on the System SearchBacking up Video Files Using the Event SearchVideo Playback Controls To back up video filesTo perform a Log search Using the Log SearchTo perform an Event Search Click the Event Search tab Network Configuring Network Type Dhcp & Static IPEnabling Auto Port Forwarding Changing the DVR’s Client and Http PortAdjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming Rates Setting up Email NotificationTo 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 To configure the Alarm tab Configuring Alarm Settings Channel ECO Blackbox+ OnlyDevice Configuring Hard Drive SettingsFormatting USB Flash Drives To format the hard drive This step cannot be undoneSystem To enable the Auto Reboot feature Configuring the Auto Reboot featureAdvanced Viewing System InformationTo upgrade the system firmware Restoring to Factory Default SettingsClick Advanced Click Firmware Update To load system defaultsClick Advanced Click Reboot or Shut Down Configuring System WarningsTo configure system warnings Restarting or Shutting DownMain Menu Remote Viewing Client Setting up your DVR for Remote ConnectivitySystem Requirements 3 Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network Accessing your DVR within a Local Network LAN3 Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address and Http Port Not Included3 Enter the DVR’s Local IP Address into the Browser To connect using the DVR’s Local IP Address on a PCTo connect to the DVR’s Local IP Address on a Mac Example Connecting to a Local IP Address using SafariTo set up remote connectivity with your DVR, you must Accessing your DVR Remotely over the Internet4 Port Forwarding To setup your free Lorex Ddns accountClick Warranties to register your product for warranty Enter your address information Click Create Address ClickSetUpaNewDDNS To enable Ddns in your DVR 4 Enable Ddns on the DVRExample of a Ddns address 4 Enter the Ddns Address into the BrowserFor example Lorex Client 11 Client Software for PC Connecting to your DVR using Lorex ClientRemote Viewing Interface Changing Viewing Modes To change the DVR’s viewing modeTaking Screen Shots Viewing optionsShowing / Hiding Channels Recording VideoTo 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 To control the PTZ settings on the DVR Configuring PTZ SettingsTo playback video Video PlaybackVideo Playback Controls Configuring Display SettingsConfiguring Privacy Zone Settings Configuring the Recording Schedule Configuring Recording ParametersClick the Remote Setting tab, and click RecordMainStream Configuring System Recording QualityTo 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 PTZ Parameters Configuring Hard Drive Recording ModeChanging the System’s Menu Time Out Configuring the System Time and DateConfiguring System User Accounts To view system information Viewing System InformationUpgrading System Firmware Configuring Event Settings Restoring Default SettingsConfiguring Auto-Reboot Lorex Player 11 Playing Backed up Video on PC Installing Lorex PlayerRunning Lorex Player Minimum System RequirementsLorex Player 11 Interface Overview About the Advanced Config MenuTo open the Advanced Config menu Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac To install Lorex Player MacLorex Player Mac Interface Launching Lorex Player MacLoading Multiple Video Files Loading Individual Video FilesTo load files saved onto your hard drive To load multiple video files saved onto your hard driveCompatible Devices and Platforms Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile DeviceBefore you Begin Your DVR’s Ddns address3 Downloading the App 3 Configuring Lorex Mobile ECOIPhone / iPad Tomsmith.lorexddns.net1 3 Connecting to your DVR Taking Snapshots Deleting AccountsChanging Channels To take snapshotsAndroid 2 Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile ECOInterface Overview 2 Downloading the App101 Viewing Controls BlackBerry 2 Downloading and Installing the AppClick Import Files 2 Configuring Lorex Mobile ECOEnabling APN on Your Blackberry Connecting to the DVR through the Device ListExample 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 Protocol Select from Pelco-D or Pelco-P Using the PTZ Menu Local DVRParity Select from None, Odd, Even, Mark or Space To control the PTZ camera locally on your DVRSetting PTZ Presets PTZ Presets and PTZ CruiseSelecting PTZ Presets Deleting PTZ PresetsBNC to RCA adapter Appendix C Connecting Additional External MonitorsAppendix D Recording Audio Connecting Audio CamerasClick Record and select the MainStream tab To remove the hard drive Appendix E Replacing the Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive To replace the hard drive Replacing the Hard DriveThis step cannot be undone To format the hard disk Formatting the Hard DriveError Possible Causes Solutions TroubleshootingDVR TroubleshootingTomsmith.lorexddns.net Troubleshooting Remote ConnectionsExpand and Customize Your System