Getting Started | LOREX Technology LH0181011C8F guide

Getting Started

The system comes with the following components:

DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) 12V DC POWER SUPPLY	REMOTE CONTROL
	(may not be exactly as
	shown)

USB MOUSE	ETHERNET CABLE	HDMI CABLE (BLACKBOX+
USB MOUSE		SERIES ONLY)
		SERIES ONLY)

QUICKSTART GUIDES

DOCUMENTATION CD

HARD DRIVE SIZE, NUMBER OF CHANNELS, AND CAMERA CONFIGURATION MAY VARY BY MODEL. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR PACKAGE FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS.

CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE.

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LOREX Technology LH0181011C8F instruction manual Getting Started, System comes with the following components

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 Product Information FCC/IC NoticeModification RoHS Connectivity Features2 Digital Video Recorder Features Connectivity Features4 ECO Blackbox+ Series FeaturesPage Table of Contents Enabling and Changing Passwords Adding Users Playback and Backup Lorex Client 11 Client Software for PC Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac Before you Begin iPhone / iPad Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Remote Connections Xvi System comes with the following components Getting Started ECO Blackbox Series LED IndicatorsDVR Overview Front Panel All Models Channel ECO Blackbox+ Series Channel Connect the Ethernet Cable Basic SetupConnect the BNC Cameras Connect the Mouse Channel Connect Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVRConnect the Monitor Verify Camera Image 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 Right-Button Mouse Control Playback Controls Remote Control Channel Remote Control Tip If you can’t see your mouse cursor on screen Using the On-Screen Display 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 To use the Zoom Mode Using the Zoom Mode To use Picture in Picture Mode Using Picture in Picture PIP Mode Click System Setting the Date and Time 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 Search results To search for recorded footage on the DVR Using the On-Screen Playback Controls To use the advanced playback controls Advanced Playback Controls ECO Blackbox+ Series Only To use zoom in playback mode Using Zoom in Playback Mode ECO Blackbox+ Series OnlyTo control the time range of the Playback bar To create a backup video clip Using Video Clip Backup ECO Blackbox+ Series Only To back up video Backing Up Video To start the AVI Generator To install the AVI converterViewing Backed Up Video Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files Locate the file in the folder you selected in step Enabling and Changing Passwords Managing PasswordsTo enable the admin password To add a new user Adding Users Select the menus and channels the user will have access to To open the Main Menu Using the Main Menu Changing the Position of the Channel Name Configuring Custom Channel NamesAdjusting Camera Color Settings Display Adjusting Menu Transparency Configuring the Time Recording Time DisplayConfiguring Sequence Time Changing the Video-out Resolution Adding Privacy Zones Adjusting the Video MarginTo adjust the video margin To configure a privacy zone To re-arrange the split-screen display Record Configuring Pre-recording SettingsConfiguring Backup File Duration Pack Duration Configuring the Recording Schedule Continuous and Motion Enabling Audio Recording To enable audio recording Searching for Video on the System Search To back up video files Using the Event SearchBacking up Video Files Video Playback Controls To perform an Event Search Click the Event Search tab Using the Log SearchTo perform a Log search Changing the DVR’s Client and Http Port Configuring Network Type Dhcp & Static IPNetwork Enabling Auto Port Forwarding To adjust the SubStream settings Setting up Email NotificationAdjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming Rates To set up email notification 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 To configure the Alarm tab Configuring Alarm Settings Channel ECO Blackbox+ Only To format the hard drive This step cannot be undone Configuring Hard Drive SettingsDevice Formatting USB Flash Drives System Viewing System Information Configuring the Auto Reboot featureTo enable the Auto Reboot feature Advanced To load system defaults Restoring to Factory Default SettingsTo upgrade the system firmware Click Advanced Click Firmware Update Restarting or Shutting Down Configuring System WarningsClick Advanced Click Reboot or Shut Down To configure system warnings Main Menu System Requirements Setting up your DVR for Remote ConnectivityRemote Viewing Client Not Included Accessing your DVR within a Local Network LAN3 Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network 3 Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address and Http Port 3 Enter the DVR’s Local IP Address into the Browser To connect using the DVR’s Local IP Address on a PC To connect to the DVR’s Local IP Address on a Mac Example Connecting to a Local IP Address using Safari To set up remote connectivity with your DVR, you must Accessing your DVR Remotely over the Internet 4 Port Forwarding To setup your free Lorex Ddns account Click 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 DVR For example 4 Enter the Ddns Address into the BrowserExample of a Ddns address Lorex Client 11 Client Software for PC Connecting to your DVR using Lorex Client Remote Viewing Interface Viewing options To change the DVR’s viewing modeChanging Viewing Modes Taking Screen Shots Showing / Hiding Channels Recording Video 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 To control the PTZ settings on the DVR Configuring PTZ Settings To playback video Video Playback Video Playback Controls Configuring Display Settings Configuring Privacy Zone Settings Configuring the Recording Schedule Configuring Recording Parameters Click the Remote Setting tab, and click RecordMainStream Configuring System Recording Quality 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 PTZ Parameters Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode Changing the System’s Menu Time Out Configuring the System Time and Date Configuring System User Accounts Upgrading System Firmware Viewing System InformationTo view system information Configuring Event Settings Restoring Default Settings Configuring Auto-Reboot Minimum System Requirements Installing Lorex PlayerLorex Player 11 Playing Backed up Video on PC Running Lorex Player To open the Advanced Config menu About the Advanced Config MenuLorex Player 11 Interface Overview Launching Lorex Player Mac To install Lorex Player MacLorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac Lorex Player Mac Interface To load multiple video files saved onto your hard drive Loading Individual Video FilesLoading Multiple Video Files To load files saved onto your hard drive Your DVR’s Ddns address Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile DeviceCompatible Devices and Platforms Before you Begin IPhone / iPad 3 Configuring Lorex Mobile ECO3 Downloading the App Tomsmith.lorexddns.net1 3 Connecting to your DVR To take snapshots Deleting AccountsTaking Snapshots Changing Channels 2 Downloading the App 2 Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile ECOAndroid Interface Overview 101 Viewing Controls BlackBerry 2 Downloading and Installing the App Click Import Files 2 Configuring Lorex Mobile ECO Enabling APN on Your Blackberry Connecting to the DVR through the Device List 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 To control the PTZ camera locally on your DVR Using the PTZ Menu Local DVRProtocol Select from Pelco-D or Pelco-P Parity Select from None, Odd, Even, Mark or Space Deleting PTZ Presets PTZ Presets and PTZ CruiseSetting PTZ Presets Selecting PTZ Presets BNC to RCA adapter Appendix C Connecting Additional External Monitors Appendix D Recording Audio Connecting Audio Cameras Click Record and select the MainStream tab Removing the Hard Drive Appendix E Replacing the Hard DriveTo remove the hard drive To replace the hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive This step cannot be undone To format the hard disk Formatting the Hard Drive Error Possible Causes Solutions Troubleshooting DVR Troubleshooting Tomsmith.lorexddns.net Troubleshooting Remote Connections Expand and Customize Your System