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Lorex 16 channel security dvr with 500GB hard drive, remote viewing manual Viewing Backed Up Video

Models: 16 channel security dvr with 500GB hard drive, remote viewing

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Viewing Backed Up Video

To view the downloaded video, you must install the Lorex Player 11 software.

For details on viewing backed up video, see “Lorex Player 11” on page 82.

Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files

The DVR saves its backup files as proprietary video files. To share these files, you must convert them into .AVI files. Note that the AVI generator can also back up audio in audio-enabled cameras.

To install the AVI converter:

1Insert the software disc in your computer’s CD/DVD rom drive.

2Locate the AVI Generator software from the CD installation wizard.

3Follow the on-screen instructions to install AVI Generator.

To start the AVI Generator:

1Double-click the AVI Generator shortcut on the desktop ( ).

2Click Open and then locate the backed up video file on your hard drive.

Open

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Lorex 16 channel security dvr with 500GB hard drive, remote viewing Viewing Backed Up Video, To install the AVI converter

Contents

DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDER English VersionTHE ECONOMICAL SOLUTION TO PROTECT YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS Instruction ManualRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN to receive product updates and technical support OnlineBy Phone MexicoPor Teléfono NECESITA AYUDAVOUS AVEZ BESOIN D’AIDE? En LíneaLOREX IS COMMITTED TO FULFILLING YOUR SECURITY NEEDS THIS PRODUCT MAY REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATIONto receive product updates and technical support BEFORE YOU STARTANTES DE CE PRODUIT POURRAIT EXIGER UNE INSTAL- LATION PROFESSIONNELLEESTE PRODUCTO PUEDE EXIGIR UNA IN- STALACIÓN PROFESIONAL AVANT DEInstallation Important SafeguardsService FCC CLASS B NOTICE General PrecautionsFeatures Digital Video Recorder FeaturesConnectivity Features Mouse Control Remote Control 16 Channel Starting the System Table of ContentsGetting Started Front Panel Rear Panel Basic Setup Connecting CamerasDisplay AlarmManaging Passwords Using the Main MenuAdvanced Remote ConnectivityRemote Viewing Mobile Apps Appendix A System Specifications Appendix B Networking ChecklistAppendix D What is Port Forwarding? Lorex Player 11Appendix K Full Connectivity Diagram Appendix E Internet Setup Wizard PC onlyAppendix H Connecting a PTZ Camera Appendix I Connecting Additional External MonitorsPage DVR DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER Getting StartedREMOTE CONTROL The system comes with the following components5 PTZ Front PanelRear Panel Step 3 Connect the Ethernet cable Basic SetupStep 1 Connect the BNC cameras Step 2 Connect the mouseStep 5 Connect the power adapter Step 4 Connect the displayStep 6 Verify camera image Local DVR user name and password Default system password & port numbersQuick access to system information Step 7 Set the timeTable Mount Connecting CamerasCamera Stand Installation Installation TipsTo connect or remove a BNC connector Connecting BNC CamerasConnecting and Removing BNC cables To install BNC cameras to your system2 Right-Button Mouse ControlPAUSE/FRAME Remote Control 16 Channel4 Playback Controls PLAYTo power the system OFF PasswordStarting the System To power the system ONPrerequisite Restoring the system’s resolution if you see a blank screenAdjusting the DVR’s Output Resolution To restore the DVR’s default resolutionUsing the On-Screen Display Using the Menu bar About the menu bar iconsTo access the menu bar To use the Virtual Keyboard Using the Virtual KeyboardDate Format Select MM/DD/YY or , DD/MM/YY, or YY/MM/DD Setting the Date and TimeTo set the date and time 2 Click SystemDaylight Saving Time Select Enable Configuring Daylight Savings Time DSTUsing a NTP server to set your system time To enable NTPEnable Select Enable To enable audio recording RecordingEvent Recording Recording AudioTo begin playback PlaybackTo back up video Backing Up VideoOn-Screen Playback Controls To use the on-screen playback controls3 Configure the following To start the AVI Generator Viewing Backed Up VideoConverting Backed Up Video to AVI Files To install the AVI converterSave As Start Managing Passwords Changing The System PasswordTo change the admin password To add a new user Adding usersSelect the menus that the user will have access to Select which channels will have access to BackupPreview, Playback and PTZ Control To open the Main Menu Using the Main MenuChanging the position of the channel name Adjusting the image colorConfiguring the Time and Recording Time display Changing the channel nameAdjusting the video margin Configuring Sequence TimeChanging the output resolution Adjusting TransparencyTo configure a privacy zone Adding a privacy zoneTo configure pre-recording settings Configuring Pre-recording SettingsConfiguring Backup File Duration Pack Duration Configuring the recording type Continuous, Motion, AlarmTo change the recording quality of the system Configuring recording qualityEnabling audio recording To enable audio recordingVideo Playback Controls Video SearchSearch To search for video on the systemTo perform an Event Search 1 Click the Event Search tab Backing up video filesEvent Search To back up video filesTo perform a Log search Log SearchTo configure DHCP and Static IP settings Configuring Network type DHCP & Static IPEnabling Auto Port Forwarding Changing the DVR’s Client and HTTP PortTo set up e-mail notification Setting up E-mail NotificationAdjusting remote connectivity streaming rates To adjust the SubStream settingsConfiguring mobile connectivity settings To configure mobile connectivity settingsIf you want to use Lorex’s e-mail server Configuring DDNS settings To configure the system DDNS settingsDDNS Select Enable Configuring Motion Settings AlarmTo configure motion settings To configure the Alarm tab Configuring Alarm SettingsTo configure PTZ settings Configuring Hard Drive settingsConfiguring PTZ settings Formatting a USB memory stickParitySelectfromNone,Odd,Even,Mark or Space Protocol Select from Pelco-D or Pelco-PChanging Date format Configuring the system date and timeConfiguring DST Daylight Savings Time SystemTo configure Auto Logout Configuring Auto LogoutAdding Users & Changing the Admin password Viewing system informationTo upgrade the system firmware Configuring the Auto Reboot featureUpgrading the system firmware To enable the Auto Reboot featureTo load system defaults Loading System DefaultsConfiguring system warnings Restarting or shutting down the systemPage Mac remote viewing Remote ConnectivitySystem Requirements PC remote viewingINTERNET Accessing your DVR within a local network LANPrerequisites To connect your DVR to the Local Area Network LANFor example http//192.168.5.11880Step 1 of 2 Obtain the DVR’s local IP address and HTTP Port Step 2 of 2 Enter the DVR’s local IP address into the browserTo set up remote connectivity with your DVR, you must Accessing your DVR RemotelyStep 1 of 4 Port Forwarding Step 2 of 4 Create a DDNS Account3 Click Warranties to register your product for warranty Enter your product and purchase details Click Save Warranty Enter your address information Click Create AddressSelect your address or enter a new address 8 Fill out the My DDNS form Step 3 of 4 Enable DDNS on the DVR To enable DDNS in your DVR2 Click NetworkDDNS Example of a DDNS address http//tomsmith.lorexddns.net80Step 4 of 4 Enter the DDNS Address into the browser number of your DVR For exampleRemote Viewing Remote Viewing on the MacRemote Viewing on the PC Logging into the system 3 Viewing optionsTo log in to the DVR If you receive an error taking a screen shot Changing Viewing ModesTaking Screen Shots To change the DVR’s viewing modeRecording Video To record videoTo change the save directory of the image or recorded video To open the sub-menu Adjusting sub-menu optionsShowing & Hiding Channels To show or hide video in the main video windowTo control the PTZ settings on the DVR Configuring PTZ settingsTo playback video Video Playback PCVideo Playback Controls 1 Click the Remote Setting tabDisplayLive Configuring OSD SettingsConfiguring Privacy Zone Settings To configure system OSD settingsConfiguring Recording Parameters To configure system recording parameters1 Click the Remote SettingRecordRec Parameters 1 Click the Remote Setting tab RecordSchedule Configuring The Recording ScheduleConfiguring System Recording Quality To configure the recording scheduleConfiguring Basic Network Settings To configure basic network settings1 Click the Remote Setting tabNetwork Configuring the system Substream To configure the system’s substream1 Click the Remote Setting tabNetworkSubStream 1 Click the Remote SettingNetwork Email Configuring E-mail Notification SettingsConfiguring your system to beep during motion To configure e-mail notification settingsTo configure DDNS settings 1 Click the Remote Setting tabDDNS Configuring DDNS SettingsChanging the Mobile Port To change the mobile port 1 Click the Remote Setting tabNetworkMobileDrag the mouse cursor to select desired motion recording area Configuring Motion SettingsDDNS Select Enable To configure motion settings 1 Click the Remote SettingAAlarmMotionConfiguring Alarm Notifications To configure alarm notifications1 Click the Remote Setting tabAlarm Alarm 1 Click the Remote Setting tabDeviceHDD Configuring hard drive recording modeConfiguring PTZ Parameters To configure the hard drive recording mode1 Click the Remote Setting TabSystemGeneral Configuring the system timeChanging the system’s menu time out To configure the system timeConfiguring System User Accounts To configure the user accounts menu1 Click the Remote Setting Tab SystemUsers To upgrade the system firmware Viewing System InformationUpgrading System Firmware To view system information 1 Click the Remote Setting tabSystem Info1 Click the Remote Setting tabAdvancedLoad Default Restoring Default SettingsConfiguring Event Settings To restore the system’s system defaults1 Click the Remote Setting tabAdvanceMaintain Configuring Auto MaintainChanging the save directory To configure Auto MaintainPrerequisites Lorex PlayerTo install Lorex Player Minimum System RequirementsClick here to open the Advanced Config menu Add file Remove file About the Advanced Config menuLorex Client 11 Interface Overview To open the Advanced Config menuLogin Name and Password Mobile AppsiPhone Step 1 of 3 Downloading the AppStep 2 of 3 Configuring Lorex Mobile Eco Deleting Accounts Step 3 of 3 Connecting to your DVRMobile Apps Taking SnapshotsChanging channels in Quad View To take images3 Pan & Tilt camera PTZ only 4 Zoom in/out PTZ only Interface OverviewSystem requirements Step 2 of 2 Configuring Lorex Mobile EcoBlackBerry Step 1 of 2 Downloading the AppControls Connecting to the DVR through the Device ListWindows Mobile Step 1 of 2 Downloading the AppStep 2 of 2 Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile System requirements Step 2 of 2 Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile EcoStep 1 of 2 Downloading the App AndroidThen, touch the channelyouwant to add SettingsViewing Controls Touch +Step 1 of 2 Downloading the App Step 2 of 2 Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile EcoSymbian OS Play SettingsAppendix A System Specifications Appendix A System SpecificationsI have turned off the system and performed the following Appendix B Networking ChecklistI have enabled Port Forwarding on my router I have the followingTo enable DDNS on your system I have configured my system to connect to the DDNS serverI can access my system from a remote PC I have created a DDNS account for remote access to my systemAppendix C How do I find my IP & MAC address? Finding Your External IP AddressTo find your IP address and MAC address Router Appendix D What is Port Forwarding?NETWORK EXAMPLE RouterAppendix E Internet Setup Wizard PC only InstallationTo install the Lorex Auto Port Forwarding Wizard Example Obtaining Your Router Model Number and VersionConfiguration Initial Startup Select languageStep 1 Populate the router database Step 2 Enter your router settings 1 Click the Test Your Connection button Configuring multiple routersStep 3 Update the router settings Step 4 Test your connectionScenario A Router/Modem combination + Router Scenario B Multiple RoutersEXAMPLE EXAMPLE Configuring a DMZ host connectionExample Locating your Router IP - The Status PageExample Appendix F Assigning A Static IP To Your DVRWhat’s the difference between DHCP and Static IPs? DHCPStep 1 of 2 Enter the desired static IP address in the DVR Setting up a static IPScenario Example Static IPsPrerequisites Static DHCP Select Enabled and then click ApplyAbout IP Ranges Step 2 of 2 Enter the desired static IP address in the routerTo enable the Auto Port Forwarding feature Appendix G Auto Port Forwarding Router Compatibility ListAppendix H Connecting a PTZ Camera To enter PTZ camera settings in the DVRTo connect a PTZ camera to the system Press & hold 6 sec Using the PTZ Menu Local DVRAppendix H Connecting a PTZ Camera To control the PTZ camera locally on your DVRBNC to RCA adapter Appendix I Connecting Additional External MonitorsAppendix J Recording Audio Connecting Audio Cameras16 Channel Model Appendix K Full Connectivity DiagramAppendix L Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveTo remove the hard drive This step cannot be undone To format the hard disk Replacing the Hard DriveFormatting the Hard Drive To replace the hard driveYear Why is the DVR timestamp important?Appendix M Daylight Saving Time on your DVR When should I adjust my system clock?Appendix N Remote Viewing Mac Appendix N Remote Viewing MacRemote Viewing on the Mac Prerequisite3 Viewing options Launching Lorex Player Mac Viewing recorded video filesLorex Player Mac interface To install Lorex Player MacTo load multiple video files saved onto your hard drive Loading Individual Video FilesLoading Multiple Video Files To load files saved onto your hard drivech type Video Playback MacTo playback video Select year Select month Select dateConfiguring the system Solutions TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ErrorSolutions Troubleshooting cont’dTroubleshooting ErrorPage 1 - 8 8 8 - 4 2 - L O R E X 1 - 8 8 8 - 4 2 5 - 6 7 3 WITH A FULL RANGE OF CAMERAS & ACCESSORIESEXPAND AND CUSTOMIZE YOUR SYSTEM