LOREX Technology LH010 ECO BLACKBOX SERIES

Appendix A: System Specifications

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Main DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDER Instruction Manual www.lorextechnology.com CAUTION NEED HELP? CONTACT US FIRST By Phone: 2 Easy Ways to Contact Us DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE NECESITA AYUDA COMUNQUESE PRIMERO CON NOSOTROS NO DEVUELVA ESTE PRODUCTO A LA TIENDA NE RETOURNEZ PAS CE PRODUIT AU MAGASIN www.lorextechnology.com En lnea: BEFORE YOU START AVANT DE COMMENCER ANTES DE EMPEZAR www.lorextechnology.com v Important Safeguards General Precautions Installation Caution: vi Installation (Continued) Service Use NOTICES www.lorextechnology.com Features TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Lorex Client 11: Client Software for PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Lorex Player 11: Playing Backed up Video on PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing Backed up Video on Mac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Mobile Apps: Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Page Page Getting Started The system comes with the following components: DVR Overview Front Panel (All Models) 4-Channel 8-Channel 16-Channel Basic Setup Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras Step 2: Connect the Mouse Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable Step 4: Connect the Monitor Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR Step 6: Verify Camera Image Step 7: Set the Time Default System Password & Port Numbers Quick Access to System Information Connecting Cameras Installation Tips Installing Cameras Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVR Connecting and Removing BNC Cables Mouse Control Remote Control 4 & 8-Channel Remote Control 16-Channel Remote Control Using the On-Screen Display C M CC Tip: If you cant see your mouse cursor on screen: Using the Menu Bar Menu Bar Icons Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-Keyboard Using the Zoom Mode (4/8-Channel Models Only) Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode (4/8-Channel Models Only) Setting the Date and Time Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST) Using a NTP Server to set your System Time Recording Event Recording Recording Audio Playback and Backup Page Using the On-Screen Playback Controls Backing Up Video Viewing Backed Up Video Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files Page Managing Passwords Enabling and Changing Passwords Adding Users Page Using the Main Menu Display Configuring Custom Channel Names Changing the Position of the Channel Name Adjusting Camera Color Settings Enabling Covert Recording Configuring the Time and Recording Time Display Configuring Sequence Time Changing the Video-out Resolution Adjusting Menu Transparency Restoring the Systems Resolution if you see a Blank Screen Adding Privacy Zones Record Configuring Pre-recording Settings Configuring Backup File Duration (Pack Duration) Configuring the Recording Schedule (Continuous and Motion) Enabling Audio Recording Configuring Recording Quality, Resolution, and Video Frame Rate Search Searching for Video on the System Backing up Video Files Using the Event Search Using the Log Search Network Configuring Network Type: DHCP & Static IP Enabling Auto Port Forwarding Changing the DVRs Client and HTTP Port Adjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming Rates Setting up Email Notification Changing the Mobile Connectivity Port, User Name, and Password Configuring DDNS settings Alarm Configuring Motion Detection Device Configuring Hard Drive settings Formatting USB Flash Drives System Changing Date Format Changing Time Format Changing the System Language Changing Video Output - NTSC & PAL Advanced Configuring the "Auto Reboot" feature Upgrading the System Firmware Restoring to Factory Default Settings Restarting or Shutting Down the DVR Configuring System Warnings Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity System Requirements Description Requirement Accessing your DVR within a Local Network (LAN) Step 1 of 3: Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network Step 2 of 3: Obtain the DVRs Local IP Address and HTTP Port Step 3 of 3: Enter the DVRs Local IP Address into the Browser To connect using the DVRs local IP address on a PC: Example (Connecting to a Local IP Address using Internet Explorer): To connect to the DVRs local IP address on a Mac: Example (Connecting to a Local IP Address using Safari): Accessing your DVR Remotely over the Internet Step 1 of 4: Port Forwarding Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account Page Page Page tomsmith http://tomsmith.lorexddns.net Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the DVR ****** Step 4 of 4: Enter the DDNS Address into the Browser http://tomsmith.lorexddns.net:80 Lorex Client 11: Client Software for PC Connecting to your DVR using Lorex Client 11 192.168.5.11 tomsmith Remote Viewing Interface Changing Viewing Modes Taking Screen Shots Recording Video Showing / Hiding Channels Adjusting Sub-menu Options Changing the Save Directory of Screenshots or Recorded Video Changing the Format of Recorded Video (PC Only) 64 Remote Viewing Interface Configuring PTZ Settings Video Playback Video Playback Controls Configuring Display Settings Configuring Privacy Zone Settings Configuring Recording Parameters Configuring the Recording Schedule Configuring System Recording Quality Configuring Basic Network Settings Configuring the System Substream Configuring Email Notification Settings Changing the Mobile User Name and Password Configuring DDNS Settings Configuring Motion Detection Settings Configuring your System to "Beep" During Motion Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode Configuring PTZ Parameters Configuring the System Time and Date Changing the Systems Menu Time Out Configuring System User Accounts Viewing System Information Upgrading System Firmware Restoring Default Settings Configuring Event Settings Configuring Auto-Reboot Lorex Player 11: Playing Backed up Video on PC Installing Lorex Player 11 Running Lorex Player 11 Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview About the Advanced Config menu Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing Backed up Video on Mac Lorex Player Mac interface Loading Individual Video Files Loading Multiple Video Files Mobile Apps: Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device Compatible Devices and Platforms Before you Begin Platform Supported Versions and Devices App Name Get App From ID PASSWORD iPhone / iPad Step 1 of 3: Downloading the App Step 2 of 3: Configuring Lorex Mobile Eco Step 3 of 3: Connecting to your DVR + Deleting Accounts Taking Snapshots Changing Channels Interface Overview Android Viewing Controls BlackBerry Step 1 of 2: Downloading and Installing the App Step 2 of 2: Configuring Lorex Mobile Eco Connecting to the DVR through the Device List Controls Enabling APN on Your Blackberry Page Windows Mobile Symbian OS Page Page Appendix B: Connecting a PTZ Camera Configuring PTZ Settings Using the PTZ Menu (Local DVR) PTZ Presets and PTZ Cruise Setting PTZ Presets Selecting PTZ Presets Deleting PTZ Presets Starting / Stopping PTZ Cruise Appendix C: Connecting Additional External Monitors Appendix D: Recording Audio Connecting Audio Cameras Appendix E: Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Formatting the Hard Drive must Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Continued) Troubleshooting Remote Connections tomsmith.lorexddns.net http://tomsmith.lorexddns.net:80 Page 1-888-42-LOREX (1-888-425-6739) EXPAND AND CUSTOMIZE YOUR SYSTEM WITH A FULL RANGE OF CAMERAS & ACCESSORIES www.lorextechnology.com