Basic Setup, Connect the Mouse | LOREX Technology LH0181011C8F

Basic Setup

Basic Setup

Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras

• Connect BNC cameras to the Video In ports on the rear panel of the DVR.

8-channel model shown

Push and twist the BNC connector clockwise to secure it to the BNC port.

Step 2: Connect the Mouse

• Connect a USB mouse (included) to one of the USB ports on the DVR.

8-channel model shown

Front panel		Rear panel
USB port		USB port

Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable

•Connect an ethernet cable (included) to the LAN port on the rear panel of the DVR. Connect the other end of the ethernet cable to a router on your network.

8-channel model shown

LAN port		Connect ethernet cable

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LOREX Technology LH0181011C8F Basic Setup, Connect the BNC Cameras, Connect the Mouse, Connect the Ethernet Cable

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 FCC/IC Notice ModificationRoHS 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 LED Indicators DVR OverviewFront Panel All Models ECO Blackbox Series Channel ECO Blackbox+ Series Channel Basic Setup Connect the BNC CamerasConnect the Mouse Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR Connect the MonitorVerify Camera Image Channel Connect Default System Password & Port Numbers Quick Access to System InformationSet the Time Connecting Cameras Installation TipsInstalling Cameras Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVR Connecting and Removing BNC CablesTo 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 Using the Menu Bar To access the Menu BarMenu Bar Icons Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-Keyboard To use the Virtual 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 Configuring Daylight Savings Time DST To enable automatic DST adjustmentsDaylight Saving Time Select Enable Using a NTP Server to set your System Time To enable NTPEnable Select Enable Recording Event RecordingRecording Audio Playback and Backup Playing Back Recorded VideoTo 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 Using Zoom in Playback Mode ECO Blackbox+ Series Only To use zoom in playback modeTo 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 To install the AVI converter Viewing Backed Up VideoConverting Backed Up Video to AVI Files To start the AVI Generator Locate the file in the folder you selected in step Managing Passwords Enabling and Changing 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 Configuring Custom Channel Names Adjusting Camera Color SettingsDisplay Changing the Position of the Channel Name Configuring the Time Recording Time Display Configuring Sequence TimeChanging the Video-out Resolution Adjusting Menu Transparency Adjusting the Video Margin To adjust the video marginTo configure a privacy zone Adding Privacy Zones To re-arrange the split-screen display Configuring Pre-recording Settings Configuring Backup File Duration Pack DurationConfiguring the Recording Schedule Continuous and Motion Record To enable audio recording Enabling Audio Recording Search Searching for Video on the System Using the Event Search Backing up Video FilesVideo Playback Controls To back up video files Using the Log Search To perform an Event Search Click the Event Search tabTo perform a Log search Configuring Network Type Dhcp & Static IP NetworkEnabling Auto Port Forwarding Changing the DVR’s Client and Http Port Setting up Email Notification Adjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming RatesTo set up email notification To adjust the SubStream settings If you select Enable, and want to use your own email server To configure mobile connectivity settingsIf you want to use Lorex’s email server recommended Alarm Configuring Ddns settingsConfiguring Motion Detection Configuring Alarm Settings Channel ECO Blackbox+ Only To configure the Alarm tab Configuring Hard Drive Settings DeviceFormatting USB Flash Drives To format the hard drive This step cannot be undone System Configuring the Auto Reboot feature To enable the Auto Reboot featureAdvanced Viewing System Information Restoring to Factory Default Settings To upgrade the system firmwareClick Advanced Click Firmware Update To load system defaults Configuring System Warnings Click Advanced Click Reboot or Shut DownTo configure system warnings Restarting or Shutting Down Main Menu Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity System RequirementsRemote Viewing Client Accessing your DVR within a Local Network LAN 3 Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network3 Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address and Http Port 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 4 Enter the Ddns Address into the Browser For exampleExample of a Ddns address Connecting to your DVR using Lorex Client Lorex Client 11 Client Software for PC Remote Viewing Interface To change the DVR’s viewing mode Changing Viewing ModesTaking Screen Shots Viewing options Recording Video Showing / Hiding Channels Adjusting Sub-menu Options To show or hide video in the main video windowTo 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 Basic Network Settings Configuring the System SubstreamTo configure basic network settings Configuring Email Notification Settings Changing the Mobile User Name and Password Configuring Ddns Settings Configuring Motion Detection 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 Viewing System Information Upgrading System FirmwareTo view system information Restoring Default Settings Configuring Event Settings Configuring Auto-Reboot Installing Lorex Player Lorex Player 11 Playing Backed up Video on PCRunning Lorex Player Minimum System Requirements About the Advanced Config Menu To open the Advanced Config menuLorex Player 11 Interface Overview To install Lorex Player Mac Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on MacLorex Player Mac Interface Launching Lorex Player Mac Loading Individual Video Files Loading Multiple Video FilesTo load files saved onto your hard drive To load multiple video files saved onto your hard drive Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device Compatible Devices and PlatformsBefore you Begin Your DVR’s Ddns address 3 Configuring Lorex Mobile ECO IPhone / iPad3 Downloading the App Tomsmith.lorexddns.net1 3 Connecting to your DVR Deleting Accounts Taking SnapshotsChanging Channels To take snapshots 2 Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile ECO AndroidInterface Overview 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 To enable APN Select Advanced Options TCP/IPExample Windows Mobile Symbian OS Click the Settings button Appendix a System Specifications 111 Appendix B Connecting a PTZ Camera Prerequisite To enter PTZ camera settings in the DVRTo connect a PTZ camera to the system Using the PTZ Menu Local DVR Protocol Select from Pelco-D or Pelco-PParity Select from None, Odd, Even, Mark or Space To control the PTZ camera locally on your DVR PTZ Presets and PTZ Cruise Setting PTZ PresetsSelecting 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 Appendix E Replacing the Hard Drive Removing 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