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LOREX Technology LH0181011C8F instruction manual Expand and Customize Your System

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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 RoHS FCC/IC NoticeModification Product Information Digital Video Recorder Features Connectivity Features2 ECO Blackbox+ Series Features Connectivity Features4Page Table of Contents Playback and Backup Enabling and Changing Passwords Adding Users Lorex Client 11 Client Software for PC Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Remote Connections Before you Begin iPhone / iPad Xvi Getting Started System comes with the following components Front Panel All Models LED IndicatorsDVR Overview ECO Blackbox Series Channel ECO Blackbox+ Series Channel Connect the Mouse Basic SetupConnect the BNC Cameras Connect the Ethernet Cable Verify Camera Image Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVRConnect the Monitor Channel Connect Quick Access to System Information Default System Password & Port NumbersSet the Time Installation Tips Connecting CamerasInstalling Cameras Connecting and Removing BNC Cables Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVRTo connect or remove a BNC connector Mouse Control Right-Button Remote Control Playback Controls Channel Remote Control Using the On-Screen Display Tip If you can’t see your mouse cursor on screen To access the Menu Bar Using the Menu BarMenu Bar Icons To use the Virtual Keyboard Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-KeyboardTo use the Virtual Mini-Keyboard Using the Zoom Mode To use the Zoom Mode Using Picture in Picture PIP Mode To use Picture in Picture Mode Setting the Date and Time Click System To enable automatic DST adjustments Configuring Daylight Savings Time DSTDaylight Saving Time Select Enable To enable NTP Using a NTP Server to set your System TimeEnable Select Enable Event Recording RecordingRecording Audio Playing Back Recorded Video Playback and BackupTo playback a specific date and time To search for recorded footage on the DVR Search results Using the On-Screen Playback Controls Advanced Playback Controls ECO Blackbox+ Series Only To use the advanced playback controls To use zoom in playback mode Using Zoom in Playback Mode ECO Blackbox+ Series OnlyTo control the time range of the Playback bar Using Video Clip Backup ECO Blackbox+ Series Only To create a backup video clip Backing Up Video To back up video Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files To install the AVI converterViewing Backed Up Video To start the AVI Generator Locate the file in the folder you selected in step Enabling and Changing Passwords Managing PasswordsTo enable the admin password Adding Users To add a new user Select the menus and channels the user will have access to Using the Main Menu To open the Main Menu Display Configuring Custom Channel NamesAdjusting Camera Color Settings Changing the Position of the Channel Name Changing the Video-out Resolution Configuring the Time Recording Time DisplayConfiguring Sequence Time Adjusting Menu Transparency To configure a privacy zone Adjusting the Video MarginTo adjust the video margin Adding Privacy Zones To re-arrange the split-screen display Configuring the Recording Schedule Continuous and Motion Configuring Pre-recording SettingsConfiguring Backup File Duration Pack Duration Record To enable audio recording Enabling Audio Recording Search Searching for Video on the System Video Playback Controls Using the Event SearchBacking up Video Files To back up video files To perform an Event Search Click the Event Search tab Using the Log SearchTo perform a Log search Enabling Auto Port Forwarding Configuring Network Type Dhcp & Static IPNetwork Changing the DVR’s Client and Http Port To set up email notification Setting up Email NotificationAdjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming Rates To adjust the SubStream settings To configure mobile connectivity settings If you select Enable, and want to use your own email serverIf you want to use Lorex’s email server recommended Configuring Ddns settings AlarmConfiguring Motion Detection Configuring Alarm Settings Channel ECO Blackbox+ Only To configure the Alarm tab Formatting USB Flash Drives Configuring Hard Drive SettingsDevice To format the hard drive This step cannot be undone System Advanced Configuring the Auto Reboot featureTo enable the Auto Reboot feature Viewing System Information Click Advanced Click Firmware Update Restoring to Factory Default SettingsTo upgrade the system firmware To load system defaults To configure system warnings Configuring System WarningsClick Advanced Click Reboot or Shut Down Restarting or Shutting Down Main Menu System Requirements Setting up your DVR for Remote ConnectivityRemote Viewing Client 3 Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address and Http Port Accessing your DVR within a Local Network LAN3 Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network Not Included To connect using the DVR’s Local IP Address on a PC 3 Enter the DVR’s Local IP Address into the Browser Example Connecting to a Local IP Address using Safari To connect to the DVR’s Local IP Address on a Mac Accessing your DVR Remotely over the Internet To set up remote connectivity with your DVR, you must To setup your free Lorex Ddns account 4 Port Forwarding Click 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 DVR For example 4 Enter the Ddns Address into the BrowserExample of a Ddns address Connecting to your DVR using Lorex Client Lorex Client 11 Client Software for PC Remote Viewing Interface Taking Screen Shots To change the DVR’s viewing modeChanging Viewing Modes Viewing options Recording Video Showing / Hiding Channels To show or hide video in the main video window Adjusting Sub-menu OptionsTo open the sub-menu Changing the Format of Recorded Video PC Only Configuring PTZ Settings To control the PTZ settings on the DVR Video Playback To playback video Configuring Display Settings Video Playback Controls Configuring Privacy Zone Settings Configuring Recording Parameters Configuring the Recording Schedule Configuring System Recording Quality Click the Remote Setting tab, and click RecordMainStream Configuring the System Substream Configuring Basic Network SettingsTo configure basic network settings Configuring Email Notification Settings Changing the Mobile User Name and Password Configuring Motion Detection Settings Configuring Ddns SettingsDdns Select Enable or Disable Configuring your System to Beep During Motion Setting tabRecordSchedule Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode Configuring PTZ Parameters Configuring the System Time and Date Changing the System’s Menu Time Out Configuring System User Accounts Upgrading System Firmware Viewing System InformationTo view system information Restoring Default Settings Configuring Event Settings Configuring Auto-Reboot Running Lorex Player Installing Lorex PlayerLorex Player 11 Playing Backed up Video on PC Minimum System Requirements To open the Advanced Config menu About the Advanced Config MenuLorex Player 11 Interface Overview Lorex Player Mac Interface To install Lorex Player MacLorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac Launching Lorex Player Mac To load files saved onto your hard drive Loading Individual Video FilesLoading Multiple Video Files To load multiple video files saved onto your hard drive Before you Begin Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile DeviceCompatible Devices and Platforms Your DVR’s Ddns address IPhone / iPad 3 Configuring Lorex Mobile ECO3 Downloading the App Tomsmith.lorexddns.net1 3 Connecting to your DVR Changing Channels Deleting AccountsTaking Snapshots To take snapshots Interface Overview 2 Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile ECOAndroid 2 Downloading the App 101 Viewing Controls 2 Downloading and Installing the App BlackBerry 2 Configuring Lorex Mobile ECO Click Import Files Connecting to the DVR through the Device List Enabling APN on Your Blackberry Select Advanced Options TCP/IP To enable APNExample Windows Mobile Symbian OS Click the Settings button Appendix a System Specifications 111 Prerequisite To enter PTZ camera settings in the DVR Appendix B Connecting a PTZ CameraTo connect a PTZ camera to the system Parity Select from None, Odd, Even, Mark or Space Using the PTZ Menu Local DVRProtocol Select from Pelco-D or Pelco-P To control the PTZ camera locally on your DVR Selecting PTZ Presets PTZ Presets and PTZ CruiseSetting PTZ Presets Deleting PTZ Presets Appendix C Connecting Additional External Monitors BNC to RCA adapter Connecting Audio Cameras Appendix D Recording Audio Click Record and select the MainStream tab Removing the Hard Drive Appendix E Replacing the Hard DriveTo remove the hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive To replace the hard drive Formatting the Hard Drive This step cannot be undone To format the hard disk Troubleshooting Error Possible Causes Solutions Troubleshooting DVR Troubleshooting Remote Connections Tomsmith.lorexddns.net Expand and Customize Your System